9-2-4: SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE:

The international residential code, as herein above adopted by reference, is specifically amended as follows:

CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION

Section 101.2 Scope: Revise to read as follows:

101.2 Scope. The provisions of the international residential code for one and two family dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of detached one and two family dwellings not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

Section R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit: Delete this section.

Section R105.2.3 Public Service Agencies: Delete this section.

Section R105.5 Expiration: Revise to read as follows:

R105.5 Expiration. Every permit, except demolition permits, shall become invalid or void unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Demolition permits shall become invalid unless work is commenced within 10 days after its issuance, or 30 days after the date of issuance of such permit. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for any permits, for a period not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section R105.7 Placement Of Permit: Revise to read as follows:

R105.7 Placement Of Permit. The building permit weather card shall be kept on the site of the work and be visible from the street until such time as a certificate of occupancy permit has been issued, or a final inspection has been performed.

Section R106.1.3 Information For Construction In Areas Prone To Flooding: Revise to read as follows:

R106.1.3 Information For Construction In Areas Prone To Flooding. For buildings and structures in flood hazard areas, as established on local floodway rate maps, locally adopted flood plain ordinances shall apply.

Section R106.3.1 Approval Of Construction Documents: Revise to read as follows:

R106.3.1 Approval Of Construction Documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or by stamp. One set of the approved construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the project and shall be open to inspection by the building official or his or her authorized agent/representative.

Section R106.3.4 Pre-Application Conference: Add a new section to read as follows:

R106.3.4 Pre-Application Conference. All applicants and owners seeking demolition permits for principal buildings on a lot or site shall first be required to attend a pre- application conference with the building commissioner and other city staff as directed, for the purpose of discussing the city of Batavia requirements for demolition and reconstruction.

Section R109.1.3 Flood Plain Inspection: Delete this section.

Section R110.1 Use And Occupancy: Delete the exceptions.

Section R110.3 Certificate Issued: Delete lines 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9.

Section R112 Board Of Appeals: Revise to read as follows:

1.   Appeal Of Building Officials Decision: Any person aggrieved by a decision of the code official may appeal said decision. Application for appeal may be made when the party asserts that the intent of the code has been met by the party's submitted plans or construction or that the code has been incorrectly interpreted or that substitute construction and protective assemblies and systems will provide as good as or better structure or building when completed. Any appeal shall be in writing as set forth below.

2.   The committee of the city council as designated by the city administrator from time to time shall receive and review any written application for appeal of any such decision of the code official. Such appeal must be filed with the code official within ten (10) days of the code official's written decision.

3.   Within forty-five (45) days of the date of filing the written appeal, the designated committee shall meet in public session and take evidence from the party filing the appeal and the code official with respect to the subject of the appeal.

4.   At the conclusion of the taking of the evidence, the committee shall make written findings of fact together with its recommendation and forward same to the full Batavia city council.

5.   The final decision as to whether the appeal shall be granted shall be made by the city council. In making this decision, the city council shall review only the record of the evidence taken by the designated committee, which shall include the committee's findings of fact and recommendation. No further evidence may be presented to the city council. The granting of an appeal not constituting a variation to the Batavia municipal code shall be accomplished by a majority vote upon an appropriate motion. Any variation to the Batavia municipal code shall be by duly adopted ordinance.

CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS

Change the stated term Manufactured Home to Manufactured/Mobile Home.

Delete the stated definition of Townhouse and substitute therefor:

Townhouse. A single-family dwelling unit constructed as attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with open space on at least three sides.

CHAPTER 3
BUILDING PLANNING

Table R301.2(1) Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria: Revise to read as follows:

 

Ground Snow Load # Per Square Foot	Wind Speed In mph	Seismic Design Category f,g	Subject To Damage From				Winter Design Temp f	Flood Hazard h
			Weathering a	Frost Line Depth b	Termite c	Decay d
30	90	B	Severe	42"	M–H	S–M	-5F	See local ordinance

 

See captions under table R301.2(1) in the book for exceptions and conditions of approval.

Section R301.2.4 Floodplain Construction: Delete this section.

Section R302.1 Exterior Walls: Delete exceptions 1 & 2.

Section R303.3 Bathrooms, Exception: Revise to read as follows:

Exception: The glazed area shall not be required where artificial light and mechanical ventilation systems are provided. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm for intermittent ventilation or 20 cfm for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside of the structure by means of either the soffit area with an approved connection to the soffit or through the roof with an insulated (r-3) duct and approved roof fitting.

Section R309.1 Opening Protection: Revise to read as follows:

R309.1 Opening Protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inch in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches thick. All such doors shall be equipped with self-closing hinges.

Section R309.2 Separation Required: Revise to read as follows:

R309.2 Separation Required. The garage shall be separated from the residence and any attic area by not less than 5/8-inch type X gypsum board applied to the garage side and taped with a minimum one coat of approved joint tape and compound. Where the separation is a floor-ceiling assembly, the structure supporting the separation shall be protected by not less than 5/8-inch type X gypsum board with one coat of approved joint tape and compound or equivalent. The garage floor shall be poured a minimum of four (4) inches below the top of the foundation to form a gas curb on three walls of the garage abutting the house.

Section R309.5 Flood Hazard Areas: Delete this section.

Section R310.1 Emergency Escape And Rescue Required: Revise to read as follows:

R310.1 Emergency Escape And/Or Rescue Required. All basements and sleeping rooms shall have at least one openable emergency escape and/or rescue window or exterior door opening for emergency escape and/or rescue. Where windows are provided as a means of escape and/or rescue, they shall have a sill height of not more than 44 inches above the finished floor. Where a window(s) is provided as a means of egress and/or rescue from a basement or basement bedroom, they shall have a sill height not more than 36 inches above the finished floor. Where a door opening having a threshold below the adjacent ground elevation serves as an emergency escape and rescue opening and is provided with a bulkhead enclosure, the bulkhead enclosure shall comply with section 310.3. The net clear opening dimension required by this section shall be obtained by the normal operation of the window or door opening from the inside. Escape and rescue window openings with a finish sill height below the adjacent ground elevation shall be provided with a window well in accordance with section R310.2 of this code.

Section R310.2.1 Ladder And Steps: Revise to read as follows:

R310.2.1 Ladder And Steps. Window wells with a vertical depth greater than 36 inches below the adjacent ground level shall be equipped with a permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the window in the full open position. Ladders and steps required by this section shall not be required to comply with section R314 and R315. Ladders or rungs shall have an inside width of at least 12 inches, shall project at least 3 inches from the wall, and shall be spaced not more than 18 inches on center vertically for the full height of the window well.

Section R311.1.4.1 Exit Door Required: Revise to read as follows:

R311.1.4.1 Exit Door Required. Not less than two (2) exits with a minimum of one (1) exit conforming with this chapter, shall be required from each dwelling unit. All such exits shall discharge at grade. The required exit doors shall not pass through a garage.

Section R312.1.2.1 Landings At Doors: Revise to read as follows:

R312.1.2.1 Landings At Doors. A minimum of 3 foot by 3 foot landing shall be required on each side of an egress door. The floor or landing shall not be more than 11/2 inches lower than the top of the threshold.

Exception:

   1.   At the top of a flight of all stairs, provided the door does not swing over the stairs.

Section R311.5.6 Handrails: Revise to read as follows:

R311.5.6 Handrails. Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continuous run of treads or flight with more than three (3) risers.

Section R311.5.8.3 Under Stair Protection: Add a new section to read as follows:

R311.5.8.3 Under Stair Protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under stair surfaces, and any soffits, protected on the enclosed side with 5/8" type X gypsum board.

Section R313.1 Single-Multiple Station Smoke Alarms: Revise to read as follows:

R313.1 Single- And Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:

   1.   In each sleeping room;

   2.   Outside of each separate sleeping room or area, within 15 feet of all bedrooms.

   3.   On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and cellars, but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics.

   4.   In dwellings or dwelling units with split-levels. For the purposes of this section each split-level shall be considered a story.

   5.   In any enclosed mechanical rooms containing fuel fired equipment in basements or attics.

When more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit, the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all the alarms in the dwelling unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels, with all intervening doors closed.

All smoke alarms shall be listed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and the household fire warning provisions of NFPA 72.

Carbon monoxide detector(s) shall be installed in every dwelling unit within 15 feet of all bedrooms. Carbon monoxide detectors shall not be required in dwelling units that have no fossil fuel fired equipment.

Carbon monoxide detectors shall be powered by the primary power from the building, or battery operated.

Section R317.1 Two Family Dwellings: Revise to read as follows:

R317.1 Two Family Dwellings. Dwelling units in two family dwellings shall be constructed with a minimum of a two (2) hour fire resistance rated masonry wall and/or floor/ceiling assemblies between living units. Floor/ceiling assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the exterior wall, and wall assemblies shall extend from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing and shall extend the full length of the common wall.

Section R317.1 Two Family Dwellings: Delete the exception.

Section R317.2 Townhouses: Revise to read as follows:

R317.2 Townhouses. Each townhouse as defined in this code, shall be constructed as a separate single-family dwelling unit with a minimum of a two (2) hour fire resistance rated masonry wall assembly between living units. Wall assemblies shall extend from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing and shall extend the full length of the common wall. The number of dwelling units attached in this manner shall not exceed two (2) single family dwelling units.

Section R319.1.2 Ground Contact: Revise to read as follows:

R319.1.2 Ground Contact. Supports for permanent structures intended for human occupancy and which come in contact with the ground shall not be constructed of wood.

Section R319.1.4 Wood Columns: Revise to read as follows:

R319.1.4 Wood Columns. Posts, poles and columns supporting structures that are embedded in concrete, in direct contact with the earth or are embedded in concrete exposed to the weather are prohibited.

Section R324 Flood Resistant Construction: Delete this section.

CHAPTER 4
FOUNDATIONS

Section R401.1 Application: Amend to read as follows:

R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces of all buildings and structures.

Sections R402.1, 402.1.1, 402.1.2: Delete these sections.

Section R403.1 General: Delete the words "wood foundations" within the first sentence.

Table R403.1 Minimum Width Of Concrete Or Masonry Footings (Inches): Delete this table.

Section R403.1.1 Minimum Size: Amend to read as follows:

R403.1.1 Minimum Size. Minimum sizes for concrete and masonry footings shall be as follows. Footing width shall be a minimum of twice the width of the wall it is supporting, or a minimum of 18 inches, whichever is greater. Unless soil conditions warrant a greater width, or so designed and certified by a licensed design professional, footing projections shall be equal to 1/4 the width of the footing and the wall must fit center on the footing. Footing thickness shall be a minimum of 8 inches or the same depth as the wall thickness, whichever is greater, or as designed by a licensed design professional. See figure R403.1(1) for an illustration.

Figure R403.1(1) Concrete And Masonry Foundation Details: Delete this figure and substitute the following therefor:

   A   =   Typical turned down garage slab.

   B   =   Typical foundation detail for attached garage with gas curb.

   C   =   Typical footing and wall detail.

   D   =   Typical pier pad for lolly column in basement.

   E   =   Typical footing and wall detail for masonry block wall.

   F   =   Typical trench foundation

   G   =   Typical wall and footing for brick facade home.

   H   =   Typical post hole detail for deck.

Figure R403.1(2) Permanent Wood Foundation Basement Wall Section: Delete this figure.

Figure R403.1(3) Permanent Wood Foundation Crawl Space Section: Delete this figure.

Section R403.2 Footings For Wood Foundation: Delete this section.

Section R404.1.5.1 Pier And Curtain Wall Foundations: Delete this section.

Section R404.2 Wood Foundation Walls: Delete this section.

Section R404.2.1 Identification: Delete this section.

Section R404.2.2 And R404.2.3 Stud Size And Height Of Backfill: Delete these sections.

Table R404.2.3d Plywood Grade And Thickness For Wood Foundation Construction: Delete this table.

Sections R404.2.4 Backfilling; R404.2.5 Drainage And Damp Proofing; R404.2.6 Fastening: Delete these sections.

Sections R405.2 And R405.2.1 Through R405.2.3 Wood Foundations: Delete these sections.

Sections R406.3 Damp Proofing Of Wood Foundations; R406.3.1, R406.3.2, R406.3.3, And R406.3.4: Delete these sections.

Section R407.1 Wood Column Protection: Delete this section.

Section R408.4.1 Crawl Space Floor: Add a new section to read as follows:

R408.4.1 Crawl Space Floor. A minimum of a two (2) inch thick slush coat of poured concrete shall be installed over a minimum of four (4) inch thick stone in the crawl space, with a minimum of a six (6) mil thick polyethylene film moisture barrier with all joints lapped a minimum of six (6) inches.

CHAPTER 5
FLOORS

Section R502.1.4.1 Fire Protection. Prefabricated Wood I-Joists: Add a new section to read as follows:

R502.1.4.1 Fire Protection. Prefabricated Wood I-Joists. When prefabricated wood I-joists are used and there is usable space above and below a floor/ceiling assembly, the assembly shall be protected from fire impingement by one of the following:

   1.   The minimum application of one layer of 5/8 inch drywall and draftstopped per section 502.12 of the 2006 international residential code.

   2.   The installation of an approved sprinkler system.

Section R502.7.1 Bridging: Amend to read as follows:

R502.7.1 Bridging. Joists shall be supported laterally by solid blocking, or diagonal bridging (wood or metal) at intervals not exceeding 8 feet.

Section R502.11.4 Truss Design Drawings: Amend to read as follows:

R502.11.4 Truss Design Drawings. Truss design drawings shall be submitted to and approved by the building official prior to a permit being issued for the structure. Truss design drawings shall be provided with the shipment of trusses to the job site. These truss design drawings shall include, at a minimum, the information specified below.

   1.   Slope or depth, span, and spacing;

   2.   Location of all joints;

   3.   Required bearing widths;

   4.   Design loads as applicable;

      4.1   Top cord live load (including snow load)

      4.2   Top cord dead load

      4.3   Bottom cord live load

      4.4   Bottom cord dead load

      4.5   Concentrated loads and their points of application

      4.6   Controlling wind and earthquake loads

   5.   Adjustments to lumber and joint connector design values for conditions of use;

   6.   Each reaction force and direction;

   7.   Joint connector type and description (e.g., size, thickness or gauge) and the dimensioned location of each joint connector except where symmetrically located relative to the joint interface;

   8.   Lumber size, species and grade for each member;

   9.   Connection requirements for:

      9.1   Truss-to-truss girder

      9.2   Truss ply-to-ply

      9.3   Field splices

   10.   Calculated deflection ratio and/or maximum description for live and total load;

   11.   Maximum axial compression forces in the truss members to enable the building designer to design the size, connections and anchorage of the permanent, continuous lateral bracing. Forces shall be shown on the truss drawing or on supplemental documents;

   12.   Required permanent truss member bracing location; and

   13.   Layout design.

Section R504 Pressure Preserved Treated Wood Floors (On Ground): Delete this section.

Section R506.1 General: Amend to read as follows:

R506.1 General. Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum four (4) inches thick with a minimum of 6x6 welded wire fabric embedded in the mid cross section of the slab. The compressive strength of concrete shall be as set forth in section R402.2. Fiber mesh can be used in place of welded wire.

Section R506.2.1.1 Back-Fill In Garages (Attached): Amend to read as follows:

R506.2.1.1 Back-Fill Under Concrete Garage Floors (Attached). The sub-base for poured concrete garage floors shall be undisturbed inorganic soil. All fill material shall be clean graded sand, crushed stones, or gravel. The use of any soils as fill material is prohibited. In lieu of the above, the exercise of doweling #4 rebar into the foundation wall a minimum of 4 inches extending into the garage floor area a minimum of 3 feet, places 24 inches on center around the 3 walls forming the garage area, may be used. Any practice of soaking the soils within this area will be done in strict conformance with the locally applicable water conservation ordinance and shall be metered.

CHAPTER 6
WALL CONSTRUCTION

Section R602.2 Grade: Amend to read as follows:

R602.2 Grade. Studs shall be a minimum no. 2, standard or stud grade lumber.

Section R602.3.2 Top Plate: Delete the exception.

Section R602.10.3 Braced Wall Panel Construction Methods: Delete methods number four (4) and five (5).

CHAPTER 7
WALL COVERING

Section R703.9 Exterior Insulation Finish Systems, General: Amend to read as follows:

R703.9 Exterior Insulation Finish Systems, General. All exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) shall only be installed on residential structures with masonry or metal substructure components. EIFS shall not be installed over, next to, or in contact with wood materials.

CHAPTER 8
ROOF-CEILING CONSTRUCTION

Section R802.10.1 Truss Design Drawings: Amend to read as follows:

R802.10.1 Truss Design Drawings. (See section R502.11.4, as amended by this ordinance.)

CHAPTER 9
ROOF ASSEMBLIES

Section R905.2.7.1 Ice Protection: Amend to read as follows:

R905.2.7.1 Ice Protection. On all new roof construction and roof tearoffs an ice protection barrier that consists of a self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the eave's edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the structure.

CHAPTER 10
CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES

Section R1003.9 Termination: Amend to read as follows:

R1003.9 Termination. Chimneys shall extend at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet, but shall not be less than 3 feet above the point where the chimney passes through the roof. All wood or solid fuel burning fireplaces and stoves shall be equipped with an approved spark arrestor.

CHAPTER 11
ENERGY EFFICIENCY

No Changes

CHAPTER 12
MECHANICAL ADMINISTRATION

No Changes

CHAPTER 13
GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Section M1307.3.2 Heating Units In Garages: Add a new section to read as follows:

M1307.3.2 Heating Units In Garages. Units designed to heat the habitable space of the home shall not be located in a garage.

CHAPTER 14
HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

No Changes

CHAPTER 15
EXHAUST SYSTEMS

No Changes

CHAPTER 16
DUCT SYSTEMS

Section M1602.2.1 Return Air Vents: Add a new section to read as follows:

M1602.2.1 Return Air Vents. Return air vents connected to the heating and cooling system, shall be located in every habitable room of the home, except as prohibited in section M1602.2 of the code.

CHAPTER 17
COMBUSTION AIR

No Changes

CHAPTER 18
CHIMNEYS AND VENTS

No Changes

CHAPTER 19
SPECIAL FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT

No Changes

CHAPTER 20
BOILERS/WATER HEATERS

No Changes

CHAPTER 21
HYDRONIC PIPING

No Changes

CHAPTER 22
SPECIAL PIPING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS

Delete chapter 22.

CHAPTER 23
SOLAR SYSTEMS

No Changes

CHAPTER 24
FUEL GAS

No Changes

CHAPTER 25 THROUGH 32
PLUMBING

Delete chapters 25 through 32. Substitute therefor: The most current state of Illinois plumbing code as adopted and/or amended by the city of Batavia.

CHAPTERS 33 THROUGH 42
ELECTRICAL

No Changes

CHAPTER 43
REFERENCED STANDARDS

No Changes

APPENDIX ADOPTION
ADOPT THE FOLLOWING APPENDICES

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix F

Delete figure AF102.

Appendix G

Appendix J

Appendix K

Appendix Q

Delete appendices E, H, I, L, M, N, O, P.

(Ord. 07-04, 3-19-2007, eff. 4-1-2007)