HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 3871 - 10/8/2024 - TITLE 8, CHAPTERS 3 - 2024 Code updateORDINANCE NO. 3871
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTERS 3B,3C,3D,3E,3F,3G,3H,3I, 3J, 3K
AND 3L OF THE BUILDING ACTIVITY CODE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: That 8-3B-1 be amended to read as follows:
A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out
herein, that certain code known as the International Residential Code
for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2024 edition, prepared and
published by the International Code Council, together with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy which
is available for inspection and on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
This code shall govern the construction of detached one- and two-family
dwelling units, their appurtenances, and their accessory structures
except that the provisions of the International Building Code, 2024
edition, as amended, shall apply to items not specifically covered by the
International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings,
2024 edition.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and
changes are hereby made to the International Residential Code for One-
and Two-Family Dwellings, 2024 edition:
1. Section R101.1. Under "Name of Jurisdiction" insert "Village
of Elk Grove Village".
2. Add Section R105.1.1 Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
Permits. Where work taking place within the structure meets
the definition of a kitchen, bathroom or half bathroom remodel,
a permit is required and all work shall comply with currently
adopted codes as they relate to new installations.
Definitions: Kitchen Remodel - A kitchen remodel
includes, but is not limited to, the removal and
replacement of cabinets.
Bathroom Remodel - A bathroom remodel includes, but
is not limited to, the removal and replacement of a
water closet, lavatory and bathtub/bathtub
enclosure/shower or shower enclosure.
Half Bathroom Remodel - A remodel including the
removal and replacement of the water closet and
lavatory.
3. Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Delete items 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 9, and 10 under the "building" section.
4. Section R107 Temporary Structures and Uses.
Amend section R107.1 General to read as follows:
R107.1 General. Temporary structures and uses are
permitted during and for construction purposes only.
Delete Sections R107.2 Conformance; R107.3 Temporary
Power; and R107.4 Termination of Approval.
5. Section R112-Means of Appeals is hereby amended to read
as follows:
R112.1. General. Board of Appeals – Board of Appeals as
specified in Title 8-3B-2B-4 of this Code.
Delete Section R112.2, 112.3, & R112.4
6. Section R113.4 Violation Penalties is hereby amended to read
as follows:
R113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate any
provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repairs
a building or structure is in violation of the approved
construction documents or directive of the code official or of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code
shall be subject to the penalties as provided for by Title 8,
Chapter 3, Article L of the Municipal Code.
7. Section R202 Definitions. The definition of Structure is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Structure. Any construction, or any production or piece of work
artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in
some definite manner; or, any combination of materials to
form a construction for occupancy, use or ornamentation
whether installed on, above or below the surface of a parcel
of land.
8. Section R202 Definitions. Add new definition of Temporary
Structure as follows:
Temporary Structure. All Membrane-Covered structures (as
defined in Section 202 of the International Building Code); or
any structure originally designed for mobile or transportation
purposes (i.e., truck trailers, shipping or freight containers,
etc.); or any structure without a permanent foundation
(excepting there from residential storage sheds not exceeding
one-hundred fifty (150) square feet in floor area).
9. Section R301.1.4 Intermodal shipping containers is deleted in
its entirety.
10. The following information shall be utilized to complete Table
R301.2 (Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria) of the 2024
IRC:
TABLE R301.2 - CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN
CRITERIA.
Ground Snow Load: 25 pounds per square foot
Wind Design:
(1) Wind speed 115 mph; 3 second gusts
(2) Topographic Effects: No
(3) Special Wind Region: No
(4) Wind-Borne Debris Zone: No
Seismic Design Category: B
Subject to Damage From:
(1) Weathering: Severe
(2) Frost Line Depth: 42 inches
(3) Termite: Slight to Moderate
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required? Yes
Flood Hazards: (See current FIRM maps)
Air Freezing Index: 2000
Manual J Design Criteria: As referenced in current ACCA
Manual J
11. Section R306 Flood-Resistant Construction is deleted in its
entirety.
12. Section 308.1. is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1. Premises identification as specified in 8-3A-15 of this
Code.
13. Amend section R310.6 exception 2 to read as follows:
Smoke alarms installed in accordance with section R310.2.2
shall be permitted to be battery powered however; one (1)
smoke alarm within the general vicinity of the construction
must be hardwired.
14. Section R311 Carbon Monoxide Alarms is amended as
follows:
Delete the first sentence in section R311.3 Location and
amend to read as follows:
Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with at least one
approved carbon monoxide alarm in an operating condition
within fifteen feet (15') of every room used for sleeping
purposes. The carbon monoxide alarm may be combined with
smoke detecting devices provided that the combined unit
complies with the respective provisions of the administrative
code, reference standards, and departmental rules relating to
both smoke detecting devices and carbon monoxide alarms
and provided that the combined unit emits an alarm in a
manner that clearly differentiates the hazard.
Amend section R311.6 exception 2 to read as follows:
Carbon monoxide alarm installed in accordance with Section
R311.2.2 shall be permitted to be battery operated however,
if construction associated with the permit is taking place at a
level where rooms used for sleeping purposes exist than one
(1) carbon monoxide detector must be hardwired.
Add section R311.8 General.
i. Every structure that contains more than one
dwelling unit shall contain at least one approved
carbon monoxide alarm in operating condition
within fifteen feet (15') of every room used for
sleeping purposes.
ii. It is the responsibility of the owner of a structure
to supply and install all required alarms. It is the
responsibility of a tenant to test and to provide
general maintenance for the alarms within the
tenant's dwelling unit or rooming unit, and to
notify the owner or the authorized agent of the
owner in writing of any deficiencies that the
tenant cannot correct. The owner is responsible
for providing one tenant per dwelling unit with
written information regarding alarm testing and
maintenance.
The tenant is responsible for replacement of any
required batteries in the carbon monoxide
alarms in the tenant's dwelling unit, except that
the owner shall ensure that the batteries are in
operating condition at the time the tenant takes
possession of the dwelling unit. The tenant shall
provide the owner or the authorized agent of the
owner with access to the dwelling unit to correct
any deficiencies in the carbon monoxide alarm
that have been reported in writing to the owner
or the authorized agent of the owner.
15. Section R317 Garages and Carports is amended as follows:
Section R317.5 Fire sprinklers is amended by adding "When
required by section R309.2 of this code" to the beginning of
the first sentence.
Add Section R317.8 General. Off-street parking spaces
required by the Zoning Ordinance shall be provided in a
completely enclosed building for the following construction:
i. All new single-family dwellings.
ii. All reconstructed single-family dwellings where
over fifty percent (50%) of the structure above
the foundation is razed.
16. Add Section R328.2 Drainage Systems as follows:
Drainage Systems: Water discharged from swimming pools,
spas, or hot tubs shall be directed to the public street through
the use of a discharge hose unless such discharge can occur
directly into a storm sewer structure located in rear yards by
the use of a continuous discharge hose from the swimming
pool, spa, or hot tub to the storm sewer structure. Any
encroachment of adjacent property by the discharge hose
must first have the approval of the appropriate homeowner(s).
At no time, shall water discharged from a swimming pool, spa,
or hot tub be permitted to encroach upon any adjacent
property and in no case shall the overland discharge of
swimming pool, spa, or hot tub water be permitted unless such
overland flow can be confined to the property upon which the
swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is located.
Water discharged from swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs
shall not create hazards to either pedestrians using the public
sidewalk or vehicles using the public street. Water shall not
be discharged during periods of rain or storms and at no time
shall the discharge rate exceed a flow of 200 gallons per
minute.
17. Section R329.6.2 Setback at ridge is amended to read as
follows:
For photovoltaic arrays occupying thirty-three (33) percent or
less of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than
twenty-four (24) inches wide is required on both sides of a
horizontal ridge. For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than
thirty-three (33) percent of the plan view total roof area, a
setback of not less than forty-eight (48) inches wide is
required on both sides of a horizontal ridge.
Section R329.6.2.1 Alternative setback at ridge is amended
to read as follows:
Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed within the
dwelling or townhouse in accordance with NFPA 13D or
Section P2904, setbacks at the ridge shall conform to one of
the following:
1. For photovoltaic arrays occupying sixty-six (66)
percent or less of the plan view total roof area, a
setback of not less than twenty-four (24) inches wide is
required on both sides of a horizontal ridge.
2. For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than sixty-six
(66) percent of the plan view total roof area, a setback
of not less than forty-eight (48) inches wide is required
on both sides of a horizontal ridge.
Add Section R329.6.5 Roof Pathway access labeled on the
ground to read as follows:
Roof pathway access shall be labeled on the ground and shall
be visible at night (reflective) where the roof access is greater
than ten (10’) feet.
Add Section R329.6.6 Roof Pathway access to read as
follows:
Any roof pathway access shall not be above windows or
doors.
18. Section R402.1 Wood Foundations is deleted in its entirety.
Section R405.1 Concrete or Masonry Foundations is
amended to read as follows:
Drains shall be provided around all concrete or masonry
foundations enclosing habitable or usable spaces located
below grade. Drainage tiles, gravel or crushed stone drains,
perforated pipe or other approved systems or materials shall
be installed at or below the area to be protected and shall
discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved
drainage system.
Foundation drainage shall be directed out of the side or rear
of the foundation wall and directed to the rear of the property.
Foundation drainage shall not discharge in such a manner so
as to create a nuisance on adjacent properties. When, in the
opinion of the Director of Community Development the
discharge of foundation drainage is creating a nuisance on
adjacent properties, the Director shall require the discharge
pipe to be relocated so that it terminates no closer than ten
feet (10') from any adjoining property line.
Gravel or crushed stone drains shall extend at least one foot
(1') beyond the outside edge of the footing and six inches (6")
above the top of the footing and be covered with an approved
filter membrane material. The top of open joints of drain tiles
shall be protected with strips of building paper, perforated
drains and the drainage tiles or perforated pipe shall be placed
on a minimum of two inches (2") of washed gravel or crushed
rock at least one sieve size larger than the joint opening or
perforation and covered with not less than six inches (6") of
the same material.
Delete the Exception in Section R405.1.
19. Delete Section R504 Pressure Preservative-Treated Wood
Floors (On-Ground).
20. Section M1411.10 Condensate Pumps is amended as
follows:
Condensate pumps are only permitted where gravity drainage
is not feasible due to the sanitary sewer elevation.
21. Plumbing. Amend Chapters 25 through 33 to read as follows:
The plumbing requirements shall conform to the provisions of
the most current edition of the Illinois State Plumbing Code,
Illinois Administrative Code 77, Code 890 and Title 8, Chapter
3, Article D of the Elk Grove Village Municipal Code.
22. Electrical. Amend Chapter 34 General Requirements to read
as follows:
The electrical requirements shall conform to the provisions of
the most current edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
and Title 8, Chapter 3, Article C of the Elk Grove Village
Municipal Code.
Section 2: 8-3B-2: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:
A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set out
herein, governing the construction of all other structures (exclusive of
one- and two-family dwelling units) within the Village, that certain code
known as the International Building Code, 2024 edition, prepared and
published by the International Code Council, together with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes hereafter set forth, one copy which is
available for inspection and on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and
changes are hereby made to the International Building Code, 2024
edition:
1. Section 101.1: Insert "Village of Elk Grove Village".
2. Section 101.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes.
The other codes specified in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8
and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered to
be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference.
Section 101.4.8 is added to read as follows:
Electrical. The provisions of the most current edition of NFPA
70: National Electrical Code and Title 8, Chapter 3, Article C
of the Elk Grove Village Municipal Code shall apply to the
installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs,
replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances thereto.
3. Section 103.1: Insert "Community Development Department".
4. Section 113.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
APPEAL PROCESS.
a. In the event a building permit is denied and or there is a
request for variation relative to the application,
interpretation, order, determination or decision of the
Director of Community Development regarding the
Village's adopted codes, or a waiver or modification to the
building regulations herein, the applicant shall have the
right to appeal.
b. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that
the true intent of this code or other regulations legally
adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally
good or better form of construction is proposed, or that an
appellant can demonstrate a practical difficulty or
particular hardship in attaining compliance.
c. The appeal process would begin with a written appeal
detailing the basis of the appeal. It shall be filed with the
Director of Community Development, who will set it for a
preliminary hearing with the Director of Community
Development and the applicant. If requested by the
Director of Community Development, the Village Attorney,
or their designee, may be present as well.
d. In the event the applicant is not satisfied with the
preliminary meeting, the applicant may further appeal to
the Mayor and Board of Trustees by way of its Judicial,
Planning, and Zoning committee (the "Committee"). Once
a second written appeal is made, a meeting shall be set
within a reasonable period of time.
e. At the meeting prescribed in item d of this section,
evidence shall be received from the applicant, Village staff
and any other interested party. The applicant shall provide
evidence which demonstrates that the true intent of this
code or other regulations legally adopted thereunder has
been incorrectly interpreted, and/or the practical difficulty
or particular hardship of attaining compliance.
f. The Committee shall recommend granting or denying the
appeal to the Mayor and Board of Trustees however, the
granting of the appeal will not endanger the public health,
safety and welfare and will result in a standard of
construction which is reasonable, practical and
comparable to that required by the existing codes. No
appeal may be granted without final action by the Mayor
and Board of Trustees.
5. Delete Section 113.2 Limitations on authority.
6. Delete Section 113.3 Qualifications.
7. Section 114.4: is hereby amended to read as follows:
114.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate any
provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repairs
a building or structure is in violation of the approved
construction documents or directive of the code official or of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code
shall be subject to the penalties as provided for by Title 8,
Chapter 3, Article L of the Elk Grove Village Municipal Code.
8. Section 202 Definitions. The definition of Structure is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Structure. Any construction, or any production or piece of work
artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in
some definite manner; or, any combination of materials to
form a construction for occupancy, use or ornamentation
whether installed on, above or below the surface of a parcel
of land.
Section 202 Definitions. Add new definition of Temporary
Structure as follows:
Temporary Structure. All membrane structures (as defined in
Section 3102.1 of this Code); or any structure originally
designed for mobile or transportation purposes (i.e. truck
trailers, shipping or freight containers, etc.); or any structure
without a permanent foundation.
9. Add new Sections 403.3.5 and 403.3.6 as follows:
403.3.5 Shut-off Valves and Waterflow Devices. Shut-off
valves and a waterflow device shall be provided for each floor.
403.3.6 Valve Supervision. Valves shall be supervised by a
continuously manned control station or central station.
10. Section 415.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
The provisions of Sections 415.1 through 415.11 shall apply
to the storage and use of hazardous materials in excess of the
maximum allowable quantities per control area listed in
Section 307.1. ALL BUILDING AND STRUCTURES WITH AN
OCCUPANCY IN USE GROUP H SHALL BE LOCATED IN A
SEPARATE FREE-STANDING BUILDING AND NOT IN A
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING.
11. Section 502.1. is hereby amended to read as follows:
Premises identification as specified in 8-3A-15 of this Code.
12. Table 504.4 Allowable Number of Stories Above Grade Plane
is hereby amended as follows:
The height limitations for F-2 and S-2 shall be the same as F-
1 and S-1.
Lines R-1 and R-2 under columns 3B, 5A and 5B shall be
eliminated. 3B, 5A and 5B construction shall not be permitted
for R-1 and R-2 use groups.
13. Table 506.2 Allowable Area Factor is hereby amended as
follows:
The area limitations for F-2 and S-2 shall be the same as F-1
and S-1.
Lines R-1 and R-2 under columns 3B, 5A and 5B shall be
eliminated. 3B, 5A and 5B construction shall not be permitted
for R-1 and R-2 use groups.
14. Section 705.4 Materials is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 705.4 Materials. In the ITC, I-1 and I-2 zoning districts,
exterior walls of all principal and accessory structures shall
consist of brick, masonry, stone, split face block, precast or
cast in place concrete or other equivalent non- combustible
rigid construction. Metal clad buildings or parts thereof and
membrane structures shall not be permitted. In all other
districts, exterior walls shall be of materials permitted by the
building type of construction.
15. Section 706.5 Horizontal Continuity is hereby amended by
deleting Exceptions 1 and 2.
16. Section 706.6 Vertical Continuity is hereby amended by
deleting Exceptions 2, 3 and 4.
17. Add new Section 706.8.1 Hold-Open Devices as follows:
Hold-Open Devices: heat-actuated hold-open devices shall
be installed on both sides of the wall, and shall be
interconnected so that the operation of any single device will
permit the door to close. Heat detectors of fusible links shall
be installed at the door opening and at the ceiling in
compliance with NFPA 80 when required by Elk Grove Fire
Department Inspectional Services.
18. Section 901.1 is hereby amended by adding hereto the
following:
Reference Chapter 9 amendments of the International Fire
Code in Title 5-3-2 of the Elk Grove Village Municipal Code
titled Fire Protection and Prevention Code. Most restrictive
interpretations of the currently adopted codes take
precedence.
19. Add new Section 913.1.1 Fire Pump Access as follows:
Fire pump room access shall be located on the main level of
exit discharge. Access to the fire pump shall be from both the
exterior and interior of the building
20. Section 913.2.1 is hereby amended as follows:
Where provided, rooms containing fire pumps shall be
separated from the remainder of the building by a minimum of
two (2) hour construction.
The exceptions are deleted.
21. Section 1003.1 is hereby amended by adding the following
sentence:
The provisions of the 2024 International Existing Building
Code shall not be used to eliminate the installation
requirements for exit signs and means of egress illumination
systems.
22. Section 1008.2 Illumination required is hereby amended by
deleting exceptions 1,2 and 3.
23. Section 1008.3 is hereby amended by adding hereto the
following:
3.6 Conference rooms, training rooms, break rooms or
lunchrooms, and restrooms that accommodate more than one
occupant.
24. Section 1010.1.1 Size of Doors is hereby amended by
deleting the exceptions.
25. Section 1010.2.4 Locks and latches is hereby amended by
deleting item 3.
26. Section 1013.1 Exit Signs Where required is hereby amended
by deleting Exception 2.
27. Section 1013.2. is hereby amended as follows:
Low-level exit signs
The installation of low-level exit signs to supplement regular
exit signs shall be placed in all new occupancies to include
places of assembly, hotels, department stores, or other
buildings subject to transient occupancy and semi-permanent
occupancy such as an apartment house, and as deemed
necessary by the Fire Code Official. Such exit signs may be
approved luminescent, photo luminescent, self-luminous, or
self-illuminated types. They are not intended to replace
standard exit signs but are designed as a supplementary aid
for a building occupant seeking egress in smoke-filled
environment at a location that is the last to become obscured.
Existing facilities shall be required to have this signage within
two (2) years. Such signs shall be located near the floor level
in addition to those signs required for doors or corridors. The
bottom of the sign shall be not less than ten (10) inches, but
not more that eighteen (18) inches above the floor. For exit
doors, the sign shall be mounted on or adjacent to the door
with the nearest edge of the sign within four (4) inches of the
door frame. Photo luminescent signs may be used in place of
externally illuminated signs.
Delete the exception.
28. Section 1023.9.2 Floor landing and stairwell signs is added to
read as follows:
Floor landing and stairwell signs shall be required in all
enclosed stairwells on every floor per use groups specified in
Section 1025.1 and all existing hotels, apartments, and
nursing homes. Signs shall also be mounted on the wall
adjacent to the door at not less than five (5) feet above the
finished floor indicating floor level and stairwell designation.
29. Section 1028.5 Access to a public way is hereby amended to
read as follows:
1028.5 Access to a public way. From each grade floor exit
from a building there shall be provided a hard surface area, a
minimum of forty-eight inches (48") in width centered on that
door, extending from the door to a property line adjoining a
public street.
30. Delete Section 1809.5 Frost Protection.
31. Section 3001.2.1 Elevator Phone is added to read as follows:
All required emergency elevator phones shall directly dial the
Village of Elk Grove Village’s Communications Center through
the phone number designated by the Fire Code Official.
32. Section 3001.3 Referenced standards is hereby amended to
read as follows:
3001.3 Referenced standards. Referenced Standards to be
as stringent and comply with current Illinois Elevator Safety
Act (225 ILCS 312) and its Rules. For private residential
conveyance application, the Act does not apply; however, the
IBC code shall apply for new installation, permits, final
acceptance. For applications not covered by the Illinois
Elevator Safety Act, those conveyance applications shall be
covered under the IBC code by the AHJ for new installation,
permits, final acceptance, periodic inspections and testing,
unsafe conditions, power to seal equipment, put conveyance
out of service, and certificate compliance as well as
owner/agent responsibility for contractor, maintenance,
accident/injury responsibility.
Referenced Standard from IBC 2024: Safety Code for
Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1), Performance Based
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (A17.7), Safety
Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (ASME
A18.1), Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts (A90.1), Safety
Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment (B20.1).
Referenced Standards from (225 ILCS 312): Safety Code for
Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1), the Standard for the
Qualification of Elevator Inspectors (ASME QEI-1), the
Automated People Mover Standards (ANSI/ASCE/T&DI 21),
and the Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway
Chairlifts (ASME A18.1).
33. Section 3001.4 Accessibility is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Passenger elevators required to be accessible or to serve as
part of an accessible means of egress shall comply with
Section 1009 and 1110.10 of the 2024 IBC along with
requirements set forth in the most recently adopted Illinois
Accessibility Code.
34. Section 3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance
stretcher is hereby amended to read as follows:
Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. Where
elevators are provided in buildings, no less than one elevator
shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all
floors regardless of rise.
Such elevator car shall be of such size and arrangement to
accommodate a minimum 24-inch by 84-inch ambulance
stretcher in the horizontal open position and shall be identified
by the International Symbol for emergency medical services
(Star of Life).
The symbol shall not be less than 3 x 3 inches high and wide
(76 mm x 76 mm) and shall be placed inside on both sides of
the main lobby hoist way doorframe.
Additional Automatic elevator requirements applicable as
referenced in Title 5-4-3 Section 604 amendments as required
by the Fire Code Official.
35. Section 3003.3 Standardized fire service elevator keys is
hereby amended to add the following to the end of the
sentence:
for new and modernized (existing) elevators only.
36. Section 3004.4 Personnel and material hoists is hereby
amended to modify the last sentence and add an additional
sentence to read as follows:
Field tests shall be conducted upon the completion of an
installation or following a major alteration jump of a personnel
hoist. All miscellaneous hoisting and elevating equipment
shall be subjected to tests and inspections as required by the
AHJ to ensure safe operation.
37. Section 3005.1 Access is hereby amended to read as follows:
An approved means of access shall be provided to elevator
machine rooms and overhead machinery equipment spaces.
This means is not to be used as a passageway through the
machine room to other areas of the building or roof.
38. Section 3005.4 is hereby amended by deleting exception 2.
39. Section 3009.1 is hereby amended by adding the following to
the end of the sentence:
“of the current state adopted elevator code edition.”
40. Section 3009.3 is hereby amended by adding the following to
the end of the sentence:
“for new or altered elevators.”
41. Add new Section 3010 entitled Certificate of Compliance.
Add Section 3010.1 General to read as follows:
The operation of all equipment governed by the provisions of
this chapter and hereafter installed, relocated or altered shall
be unlawful by persons other than the licensed installer until
such equipment has been inspected and tested as herein
required and a final certificate of compliance has been issued
by the AHJ.
Add Section 3010.2 Posting Certificate of Compliance to read
as follows:
The owner or lessee shall post the current-issued certificate
of compliance in a conspicuous place inside the conveyance.
A copy of the current issued certificate is acceptable. Please
refer to Illinois Elevator Safety Act.
42. Section 3103 Temporary Structures.
Section 3103.1 General is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Temporary structures and uses are permitted during and for
construction purposes only.
Delete Sections 3103.1.2 Conformance; 3103.1.3 Permit
Required; 3103.2 Construction Documents; 3103.3 Location;
and 3103.4 Means of egress.
43. Add new Section 3309.1.1 Fire Extinguishers for roofing
operations to read as follows:
Fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with
Section 906.There shall be not less than one multi- purpose
portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4A60BC on the roof
being covered or repaired.
44. Section 3111.3 Photovoltaic solar energy systems.
Section 3111.3 Photovoltaic solar energy systems is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Photovoltaic solar energy systems shall be designed and
installed in accordance with this section, the International Fire
Code as amended by the Village of Elk Grove Village, NFPA
70 and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Section 3: That 8-3C-1 be amended to read as follows:
A. Code Adopted. There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set out
herein, the most current published edition of that certain code known as
NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code as sponsored and published by
the National Fire Protection Association, together with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one (1) copy
which is available for inspection and on file in the office of the Village
Clerk.
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Article and the
provisions of the most current published edition of NFPA 70, the National
Electrical Code, the provisions contained in this Article shall prevail and
the conflicting provisions contained in NFPA 70, the National Electrical
Code, shall be of no force and effect.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and
changes are hereby made to NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code:
1. Section 210.8(F) GFCI Protection for Outdoor Outlets shall
be amended by deleting Exception No. 2.
2. Section 230.70(A)(1) Readily Accessible Location shall be
amended as follows:
230.70(A)(1) Readily Accessible Location. Add the following
text to the end of the sentence: "and within five feet (5') of
the point of entrance of the service conductors."
3. Section 310.3(B) Conductor material shall be amended to
read as follows:
310.3(B) Conductor Material. Conductors in this Article shall
be of copper material only. No other type of material may be
used for conductors.
4. Section 320.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as
follows:
Section 320.10 Uses Permitted. Type AC cable shall only be
permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical
equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6) in accessible
spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
5. Section 330.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as
follows:
Section 330.10 Uses Permitted. Type MC cable shall only be
permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical
equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible
spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
6. Section 334.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as
follows:
334.10 Uses Permitted. Type NM and Type NMC cables are
not permitted to be used within the Village.
7. Section 348.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as
follows:
Section 348.10 Uses Permitted. Type FMC shall only be
permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical
equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible
spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
8. Section 350.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as
follows:
Section 350.10 Uses Permitted. Type LFMC shall only be
permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical
equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6’) in accessible
spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
9. Section 352.10 Uses Permitted for PVC conduit is hereby
amended by deleting paragraph (G) Exposed.
10. Section 356.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as
follows:
Section 356.10 Uses Permitted. Type LFNC shall only be
permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical
equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible
spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
11. Section 360.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as
follows:
Section 360.10 Uses Permitted. Type FMT shall only be
permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical
equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible
spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
12. Section 362.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as
follows:
Section 362.10 Type ENT Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing is
not permitted to be used within the Village.
13. Section 400.10 Uses Permitted, paragraph (A) Uses,
subparagraph (1) Pendants is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Pendants. Pendant hung flexible cable and cord is
prohibited.
Exception: Pendant hung flexible cable may be permitted
only with the written permission of the Director of Community
Development and only under circumstances where the use
of flexible cord as a wiring method is necessary to the
method of operation due to the frequent alteration, change or
relocation of electrical equipment. Such permission shall be
granted only upon evaluation of written documentation
submitted to the Director of Community Development that
clearly demonstrates exceptional practical hardship as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience to the owner or
tenant. All pendant hung flexible cable approved under this
section shall contain a ground conductor and shall be
terminated in approved fittings.
14. 8-3C-3 be herby amended as follows:
CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL I-1, I-2, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, O-T AND
ITC:
Section 4: That 8-3D-1 be amended to read as follows:
A. Codes Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set
out herein, those certain codes known as the International Plumbing
Code, 2024 edition, prepared and published by the International Code
Council and the most recently published edition of the State of Illinois
Plumbing Code, prepared and published by the Illinois Department of
Public Health, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and
changes hereinafter set forth, one copy which is available for
inspection and is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
B. International Plumbing Code Amendments: The following additions,
insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the International
Plumbing Code, 2024 edition:
1. Section 101.1: Insert "Village of Elk Grove Village".
2. Section 103.1: Insert “Community Development
Department”.
3. Section 112. Means of Appeals is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
4. Section 113.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.1 Board of Appeals – Board of Appeals as specified in
Title 8-3B-2B-4 of this Code.
5. Section 114.4: Violation Penalties is hereby amended to
read as follows:
114.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate any
provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair
plumbing work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of the code official or of a permit or
certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be
subject to the penalties as provided for by Title 8, Chapter 3,
Article L of the Municipal Code.
6. Section 305.4.1 Sewer Depth is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
7. Table 605.3: Water Service Pipe is hereby amended to
permit only the following pipe materials for water service
pipe:
i. Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing Type K - ASTM B 75;
ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251; ASTM B 447.
ii. Ductile Iron Water Pipe - AWWA C151/A 21.51;
AWWA C115/A 21.15.
8. Table 605.4 Water Distribution Pipe is hereby amended to
permit only the following materials for water distribution pipe:
i. Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe (Types K or L only) -
ASTM B 42; ASTM B 302.
ii. Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing (Types K or L only) -
ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251; ASTM B 447.
iii. Galvanized Steel Pipe - ASTM A 53.
9. Section 605.6 Flexible Water Connectors shall be amended
by adding thereto the following final sentence:
Flexible water connectors shall not be permitted for the
installation of water heaters.
C. State Plumbing Code Amendments: The following additions, insertions,
deletions and changes are hereby made to the most recently published
edition of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code:
1. Add new Section 890.1220 a) 11) as follows:
890.1220 a) 11) Water Heater Connection. Flexible water
connectors shall not be permitted for the installation of water
heaters.
2. Section 890. Appendix A, Table A. Approved Materials for
Water Service Pipe is hereby amended to permit only the
following pipe materials for water service pipe:
i. Cast iron (Ductile Iron) - ASTM A 377-1984.
ii. Copper/Copper Alloy Tubing Type K - ASTM B
88-1988.
3. Section 890. Appendix A, Table A. Approved Materials for
Water Distribution Pipe is hereby amended to permit only the
following pipe materials for water distribution pipe:
i. Copper/Copper Alloy Pipe (Types K or L only) -
ASTM B 42-1988: ASTM B 302-1988.
ii. Copper/Copper Alloy Tubing (Types K or L
only) - ASTM B 88-1988.
iii. Galvanized Steel Pipe - ASTM A 53-1988;
ASTM A 120-1984.
4. Pursuant to 17 Illinois Administrative Code 3730.307(c)(4)
and subject to the Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. adm. code
890) and the lawn irrigation contractor and lawn sprinkler
system registration code (77 Ill. adm. code 892), all new
plumbing fixtures and irrigation controllers installed shall
bear the WaterSense label (as designated by the U.S.
environmental protection agency WaterSense program),
when such labeled fixtures are available. (Ord. 3457, 7-19-
2016)
Section 5: That 8-3E-1 be amended to read as follows:
A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set
forth herein, that certain code known as the International
Mechanical Code, 2024 edition, prepared and published by the
International Code Council, together with the additions, insertions,
deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy which is
available for inspection and is on file in the Office of the Village
Clerk.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and
changes are hereby made to the International Mechanical Code,
2024 edition:
1. Section 101.1: Insert “Village of Elk Grove Village”.
2. Section 103.1: Insert "Community Development
Department".
3. Section 112 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
4. Section 113.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.1 Board of Appeals – Board of Appeals as specified in
Title 8-3B-2B-4 of this Code.
5. Section 114.4: Violation Penalties is hereby amended to
read as follows:
114.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate any
provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair
work covered by this code in violation of the approved
construction documents or directive of the code official or of
a permit or certificate issued under the provision of this code
shall be subject to the penalties as provided by Title 8,
Chapter 3, Article L of the Municipal Code.
6. Section 307.3 Condensate Pumps is amended to read as
follows:
Condensate pumps are only permitted where gravity
drainage is not feasible due to the sanitary sewer elevation.
7. Section 502.14.1 Garage Exhaust System is added to read
as follows:
In garage settings where a carbon monoxide detection
device(s) control the activation of an exhaust system this
system must shut down upon the activation of the fire
detection and/or suppression systems. A manual override
control shall be installed under direction of the Fire Code
Official.
8. Section 606.4.1 Supervision is amended as read as follows:
Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building’s
fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is
provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a
visible and audible fire signal and shut down the individual
units. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute
for required open area detection. Duct smoke detectors
shall be required in all air handling units 2000 CFM or
greater. All test switches shall be labeled and installed in a
proximate area near the Fire Alarm panel or as determined
by the Fire Code Official. All duct detectors should be
labeled in correlation with the HVAC units and clearly
marked on the inside ceiling, visible from the floor. All
rooftop units will be visibly marked.
The exceptions are deleted.
9. Section 1101.10 Use of Water for Comfort Air Conditioning
be added as follows:
1101.10 Use of Water for Comfort Air Conditioning. In all
apparatus or equipment installed for the purpose of changing
the dry bulb temperature or humidity content of the air,
whether used in conjunction with summer comfort air
conditioning or other refrigeration, the following regulations
shall apply:
1. The use of water is prohibited when used directly from
the water system as a cooling medium in air washers or
any type of equipment whereby the air to be conditioned
comes into direct contact with sprays or wet surfaces, or
where the water is used as the direct or indirect cooling
system medium in coils.
2. The use of water is permitted in all compressor type
refrigeration units having standard rated capacities of one
and one-half (11/2) tons or less.
3. All compressor type refrigeration units having standard
rated capacities of over one and one-half (11/2) tons
shall be equipped with evaporate coolers and
condensers, water cooling towers, spray ponds, and or
other water cooling equipment so that all water from the
water system is used for make-up purposes only.
NOTE: In paragraphs 2 and 3 above the capacities shall
be established in accordance with conditions given in
standard ASRE Testing and Rating Codes.
4. If other than compressor types of refrigeration units are
used, the consumption of water from the water system
shall be limited in amount to not more per ton of
refrigeration produced than would be used by a
compressor type refrigeration unit as described under
paragraph 3 above when such type is operating under
normal conditions.
Section 6: That 8-3F-1 be amended to read as follows
A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set
forth herein, that certain code known as the International Fuel Gas
Code, 2024 edition, prepared and published by the International Code
Council, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes
hereinafter set forth, one copy which is available for inspection and is
on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and
changes are hereby made to the International Fuel Gas Code, 2024
edition:
1. Section 101.1: Insert "Village of Elk Grove Village".
2. Section 103.1: Insert “Community Development
Department”
3. Section 112 is hereby deleted in its entirety and amended
to read as follows:
112.1 Board of Appeals – Board of Appeals as specified
in Title 8-3B-2B-4 of this Code.
4. Section 113.4: Violation Penalties is hereby amended to
read as follows:
113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate
any provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any
of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,
alter or repair work covered by this code in violation of
the approved construction documents or directive of the
code official or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provision of this code shall be subject to the penalties as
provided by Title 8, Chapter 3, Article L of the Municipal
Code.
5. Section 403.4.5 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Corrugated stainless steel tubing is not permitted to be
used within the Village.
Section 7: That 8-3G-1 be amended to read as follows
A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set
out herein, that certain code known as the most recently published
edition of the State of Illinois Energy Code, prepared and published
by the Illinois Capitol Development Board, together with the
additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth,
one copy which is available for inspection and is on file in the Office
of the Village Clerk.
Section 8: That 8-3H-1 be amended to read as follows
A. Codes Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully
set out herein, that certain code known as the International
Property Maintenance Code, 2024 edition, prepared and published
by the International Code Council, together with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy of
which is available for inspection and is on file in the Office of the
Village Clerk.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and
changes are hereby made to the International Property
Maintenance Code, 2024 edition:
1. Section 101.1: Insert "Village of Elk Grove Village".
2. Section 103.1: Insert “Community Development
Department”.
3. Section 106 is hereby deleted in its entirety and amended
to read as follows:
106.1 Board of Appeals – Board of Appeals as specified
in Title 8-3B-2B-4 of this Code.
4. Section 107.4: Violation Penalties is hereby amended to
read as follows:
107.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate
any provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any
of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,
alter or repair work covered by this code in violation of
the approved construction documents or directive of the
code official or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provision of this code shall be subject to the penalties as
provided by Title 8, Chapter 3, Article L of the Municipal
Code.
5. Section 302.4: Insert “as specified in Title 4-5-2 of the
Municipal Code”.
6. Section 304.3. is hereby amended to read as follows:
304.3. Premises identification as specified in 8-3A-15 of
this Code.
7. Section 304.14: Insert "April 1" and "December 1".
8. Add new Section 304.20 to read as follows:
Section 304.20 Residential Exterior Storage. No exterior
storage of items is permitted.
9. Section 602.3: Insert "October 1" and "May 15".
10. Section 602.4: Insert "October 1" and "May 15".
11. Amend Section 702.2 to read as follows:
702.2 Aisles: Arrangements of chairs or tables and chairs
shall provide for ready access by aisle access ways and
aisles to each egress door. The minimum clear width of
each aisle in occupancies of Use Groups A, E, and I-2
shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements
of the most recent edition of the Building Code adopted
by the Village of Elk Grove Village. In all other
occupancies, aisles shall have a minimum required clear
width of 44 inches where serving an occupant load
greater than 50, and 36 inches where serving an
occupant load of 50 or less. The clear width of aisles
shall not be obstructed by chairs, tables or other objects.
12. Add Section 702.5 as follows:
702.5 Exit Signs: All means of egress shall be indicated
with approved "Exit" signs where required by the most
recent edition of the Building Code adopted by the Village
of Elk Grove Village. All "Exit" signs shall be maintained
visible and all illuminated "Exit" signs shall be illuminated
at all times that the building is occupied.
13. Add Section 702.6 as follows:
702.6 Dead-end Travel Distance: All corridors that serve
more than one exit shall provide direct connection to
such exits. The length of a dead-end corridor shall not
exceed 35 feet where the building is not equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. The dead-
end travel distance limitation shall be increased to 70 feet
where the building is equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system.
14. Section 704.7 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms
is hereby amended by adding thereto the following final
sentence:
Anyone tampering or interfering with the effectiveness of
a smoke alarm shall be in violation of this Code.
15. Add Section 704.8 as follows:
704.8 Fire Extinguishers: All portable fire extinguishers
shall be visible, provided with ready access thereto, and
maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition.
Extinguishers shall be of an approved type.
16. Add Section 704.9 as follows:
704.9 Manual Fire Alarm Boxes: All manual fire alarm
boxes shall be operational and unobstructed.
17. Add Section 704.10 as follows:
704.10 Smoke and Heat Detectors: All smoke and heat
detectors shall be operational and free from any
obstructions that prevent proper operation, including
smoke entry.
Section 9: That 8-3I-1 be amended to read as follows
A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set
out herein, that certain code known as the most current edition of
the Illinois Accessibility Code, prepared and published by the Illinois
Capitol Development Board, together with the additions, insertions,
deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy of which is
available for inspection and is on file in the Office of the Village
Clerk.
Section 10: That 8-3J-1 be amended to read as follows
A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set
out herein, that certain code known as the International Existing
Building Code, 2024 edition, prepared and published by the
International Code Council, together with the additions, insertions,
deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy of which is
available for inspection and is on file in the Office of the Village
Clerk.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions, and
changes are hereby made to the International Existing Building
Code, 2024 edition:
1. Section 101.1:Insert "Village of Elk Grove Village".
2. Section 103.1: Insert “ Community Development
Department”.
3. Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Delete items 1 and 6 under the "building" section.
4. Section 112 is hereby amended to read as follows:
112 Board of Appeals – Board of Appeals as specified in
Title 8-3B-2B-4 of this Code.
5. Section 113.4: Violation Penalties is hereby amended to
read as follows:
113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate
any provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any
of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,
alter or repair work covered by this code in violation of
the approved construction documents or directive of the
code official or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provision of this code shall be subject to the penalties as
provided by Title 8, Chapter 3, Article L of the Municipal
Code.
6. Add Section 302.6 Automatic Sprinkler Systems in
Existing Buildings or Structures. Additions or alterations to
any building or structure shall comply with the
requirements of the code for new construction except for
the installation of approved automatic sprinkler systems.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in
accordance with Section 903.2 of the 2024 International
Building Code as amended in Title 8, Chapter 3, Article B
of the Municipal Code. Additions or alterations shall not be
made to an existing building or structure that will cause
the existing building or structure to be in violation of any
other provisions of this Code. An existing building plus
additions shall comply with the height and area provisions
of Chapter 5. Portions of the structure not altered and not
affected by the alteration are not required to comply with
the code requirements for a new structure except as
required for the installation of approved automatic
sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903.2 of the
2024 International Building Code as amended in Title 8,
Chapter 3, Article B of the Municipal Code.
Section 11: That 8-3K-1 be amended to read as follows:
A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set
out herein, that certain code known as the International Swimming
Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition, prepared and published by the
International Code Council, together with the additions, insertions,
deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy of which is
available for inspection and is on file in the Office of the Village
Clerk.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions, and
changes are hereby made to the International Swimming Pool and
Spa Code, 2024 edition:
1. Section 101.1. Insert "Village of Elk Grove Village".
2. Section 103.1. Insert “Community Development
Department”.
3. Section 112 is hereby amended to read as follows:
112 Board of Appeals – Board of Appeals as specified in
Title 8-3B-2B-4 of this Code.
4. Section 113.4: Violation Penalties is hereby amended to
read as follows:
113.4. Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate
any provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any
of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,
alter or repair work covered by this code in violation of
the approved construction documents or directive of the
code official or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provision of this code shall be subject to the penalties as
provided by Title 8, Chapter 3, Article L of the Municipal
Code.
Section 12: That 8-3L-1: Violations; Penalties be added
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars
($50.00) nor more than seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00)
for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed on each day, commencing from date of official
notification, during or on which a violation or failure to comply
occurs or continues.
In addition, the Village shall have the right to seek injunctive relief
from the Circuit Court of Cook or DuPage County, including the
Third Municipal District thereof to abate or enjoin any violation of
this chapter when the continuation thereof would cause a serious
injury to the public health, safety and welfare.
Section 13: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to publish this
Ordinance in pamphlet form.
Section 14: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval and publication according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
PASSED this 8th day of October 2024
APPROVED this 8th day of October 2024
APPROVED:
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
ATTEST:
Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk
PUBLISHED in pamphlet form this 10th day of October 2024.