(A) Code Adopted: The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, is hereby adopted for detached one and two family dwellings and townhouses, except for such exceptions and additions as are hereinafter provided.
(B) Exceptions: Chapters 25 - 32 of the International Residential Code are not adopted as part of the Barrington Hills Building Code.
(C) Additions To The International Residential Code:
1. Add section 106.1.5: The Building Officer shall require the plans and specifications for one and two family dwellings and townhouses to be certified and stamped by a registered architect or professional engineer licensed by the State of Illinois and may require such certification and stamps for nonresidential plans and specifications. Soil tests may be required if in the opinion of the Building Officer such tests are deemed necessary.
2. In lieu of Section R-111:
a. The following inspections are required:
1. FOOTING FORMS
When the forms are set and before the concrete is poured.
2. FOUNDATION FORMS
When the forms are set and before the concrete is poured.
3. BACKFILL
When the concrete is poured, waterproofed, drain tile is in place and covered with gravel but before the foundation is backfilled.
4. PLUMBING UNDERGROUND
When piping is located between the floors or underground but before the covering is in place. Flushing of the underground shall be witnessed.
5. FRAMING OR STRUCTURAL
Before any drywall, plaster or interior finish is applied. Rough-in of the electrical, plumbing, ductwork must be in place before the inspection. An inspection per floor is required.
6. HVAC ROUGH
When piping and ductwork is installed.
7. ELECTRICAL ROUGH IN
When rough-in work is complete and before drywall, concrete or backfill is in place.
8. AIR LEAKAGE
When all roughs are complete and exterior finish is complete.
9. PLUMBING ROUGH IN
When rough-in work is complete.
10. SEPTIC FIELD INSPECTIONS
When tanks and field tile are complete, before backfill.
11. INSULATION
When insulation is installed prior to drywall.
12. CONCRETE FLOOR BASEMENT
When base reinforcing is prepared and in place, and before the concrete is poured. All utilities and service equipment in the concrete must be in place before the inspection.
13. CONCRETE FLOOR GARAGE
When base reinforcing is prepared and in place, and before the concrete is poured. All utilities and service equipment in the concrete must be in place before the inspection.
14. ELECTRIC SERVICE
When meter socket and main panel are installed.
15. FINAL PLUMBING
When final work is complete and before the system is operational.
16. FINAL HVAC
When all HVAC components are complete.
17. FINAL ELECTRIC
When all electrical components are complete.
18. FINAL ENERGY
When all Building components are complete.
19. FINAL BUILDING
When all Building components are complete.
20. DRIVEWAY CULVERT
When driveway culvert is installed.
Note: the inspections for all exterior structures and accessory building are additional.
Swimming Pool Inspection, in order of occurrence:
1. When bottom is ready to be poured and all grounding in place.
2. When deck is ready to be poured and all grounding in place.
3. When all work described in the building permit application is completed.
Satellite Antenna Inspection: When antenna is anchored to the concrete platform and effectively grounded and screening is in place as described in the building permit application.
Final Inspection: When the building, including pole buildings, is completely finished with those items required by the provisions of this Chapter and rough grading done.
Inspection for Certificate of Occupancy or Completion: A certificate of occupancy or completion shall be issued when all final corrections are made and a spotted survey is received. In addition, for a residence, there is required prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (i) an as-built drawing of the septic system, a final grading plan and (ii) a water sample report indicating the water complies with the IEPA (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) requirements. Occupancy of any building, including, but not limited to, storage of furniture, equipment or other personal property, or the use of such building, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or completion, shall be subject to the fines and penalties of Section 4-1-9 of the village code.
Re-inspections occur when a project fails their scheduled inspection. A re-inspection fee or additional inspections on a project that are necessary to ensure compliance that are in excess of the original list of inspections as determined by the Building Official is $75.00 per inspection.
Other Inspections: In addition to the called inspections above, the Building Officer may make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this Code and any other laws enforced by the Building Officer. Work shall not be done on any part of the building or structure beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the written approval of the Building Officer. Such written approval shall be given only after an inspection has been made at each successive step in the construction as indicated by each of the inspections required above.
3. Add section 106.3: A building plan for each model must be filed with the Building Officer incorporating all off-site constructed aspects of the structure as well as its final site assembly down to the foundation. These plans must bear the seal and signature of a registered architect or professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
4. Section 301.2
Ground Snow Load | 30 |
Wind Speed (mph) | 3 second 90 normal 75 |
Topographic Effects | No |
Seismic Design Category | C |
Special wind region | No |
Wind-borne debris zone | No |
Seismic Design Category | A |
Weathering | Severe |
Frost line depth | 42 inches |
Termite | Moderate to heavy |
Winter Design Temperature | -4 degrees |
Ice Shield Underlayment | Yes |
Flood Hazard | See Village Stormwater Requirements |
Air Freezing Index | 2000 |
Mean Annual Temperature | 50 degrees |
5. Delete section R304.1 and insert the following: Minimum area: Every dwelling unit shall have at least one habitable room which shall have not less than 150 square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms shall have an area of not less than 100 square feet. Every kitchen shall have not less than 80 square feet of floor area. Habitable rooms except kitchens shall be not less than seven feet in any horizontal dimension.
6. Add section R309.6 Any door connecting a garage to a residence must be a minimum of 6" higher than the garage floor.
7. Delete section R313 Automatic Sprinklers are not required in Single Family, Duplexes and Townhomes.
8. Add section R401.4.3 Footing design shall be based upon a soil bearing capacity of 4,000 pounds per square foot, the following minimums shall be met and where unusual loading conditions or less than 4,000 pounds per square foot bearing value exists, larger footings may be required. Additionally, footings of lesser dimensions as well as trenched foundations will be allowed provided soils information prepared and certified by a recognized soils testing laboratory is provided in substantiating the use of same. Trenched foundations will be allowed only in those areas where the character of the soil is such that the trench walls will, in the opinion of the Building Officer, remain stable and in place during the pour.
9. Add section R401.1.1.1 Minimum footing for residential buildings shall be a minimum of 8" x 16" with an 8" foundation wall centered on footings. Column footings for one-story dwellings shall be a minimum of four (4) square feet in area and twelve (12) inches thick; for dwellings over one story the minimum shall be six (6) square feet and twelve (12) inches thick.
10. Add the following to section R402.1 all references to wood footings and foundations are deleted. The use of wood footings and foundations are not allowed.
11. Add section R408.8: The underfloor grade shall be a minimum of 18 inches below the bottom of the floor joist or beams, shall be cleaned of all vegetation and organic material and shall have a sub base of 4" pea gravel with a vapor barrier.
12. Add Section R501.3 Floor framing utilizing Engineered I-Joists, Trusses and nominal framing less than 2 x 8 shall be protected with 1/2 inch gypsum wall board to the underside of the joist when an automatic sprinkler is not installed.
13. Add section R503.2.4 Floor sheathing shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch.
14. Add section R602.3.6: Wall sheathing shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch thickness over studs for an exterior wall.
15. Add section R803.2.4 Roof sheathing shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch in thickness.
16. Add section R807.2 Theattic access panel shall not be located over a shelf or other obstruction.
17. Delete Chapter 11 and insert the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code.
18. Delete Chapters 25 - Chapter 32 and insert the Illinois Plumbing Code.
19. Add section E3801.2.1 all electric wiring systems shall be in EMT, IMC or rigid conduit.
20. Chapter 44 delete all references to plumbing shall be deleted and the Illinois Plumbing Code inserted.
21. Adopt the following appendices F, K, O.
(Ord. 18-09, 8-27-2018, eff. 1-1-2019)