(A) The Fuel Gas Code of the village (hereinafter referred to as the "Fuel Gas Code") shall hereafter be identical with the provisions of that publication entitled International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition, and which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth, except as amended in this chapter.
(B) Amendments to code. Additions, insertions, changes and deletions to sections of the International Fuel Gas Code are hereby revised as follows:
(1) Subsection [A] 101.1 Title (page 1, second line insert).
Insert: Village of Bellwood.
(2) Subsection [A] 103.1 Department of Inspections - General (change).
Delete: Entire subsection.
Insert: The Building and Zoning Department shall be charged with the enforcement of the Fuel Gas Code, and the Building Commissioner shall be known as the Code Official.
(3) Subsection [A] 106.5.3 Permit Expiration (delete subsection and insert).
Delete: Entire subsection.
Insert: Permit expiration shall be governed by the village code.
(4) Subsection [A] 106.5.4 Permit Extensions (delete subsection and insert).
Delete: Entire subsection.
Insert: Permit extensions shall be governed by the village code.
(5) Subsection [A] 106.6.2 Permit Fees (insert).
Delete: Entire subsection.
Insert: Permit fees shall be governed by the village code.
(6) Subsection [A] 106.6.3 Fee Refunds (delete entire subsection).
Delete: Entire subsection.
(7) Subsection [A] 108.4 Violation Penalties (delete entire subsection).
Delete: Entire subsection.
(8) Subsection [A] 108.5 Stop Work Orders, Fine Amounts (insert at each [$500.00]).
Insert: ... as provided in the village code for each violation.
(9) Section 109 Means of Appeal (delete entire appeals section and insert).
Delete: Entire section.
Insert: See Village Ordinance, Chapter 32, Code Enforcement Board of Appeals, Section 32.007 Appeal Procedure.
(10) Subsection [A] 301.6 Plumbing Connections (delete “International Plumbing Code" and insert).
Delete: International Plumbing Code.
Insert: State Plumbing Code.
(11) Subsection 309.2 Electrical, Connections (delete "NEPA 70" and insert).
Delete: NFPA 70.
Insert: NEC 2017.
(C) Compliance required; application of provisions.
(1) Compliance required. It shall he unlawful to design, install. construct reconstruct, alter or use/maintain fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances in any building or structure or on property in the village in violation of the terms and provisions of this chapter.
(2) Application to existing permits. This chapter shall not be construed to extend to or affect any construction activity for which a permit was issued or application for permit filed prior to the. effective date hereof, except for fees not yet due or payable, unless the Building Commissioner determines that any provision of this chapter or the regulations incorporated herein by reference should be applied for reasons of public health and safety.
(D) Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating the terms and provisions of this chapter shall be liable for a penalty in the amount of 100% of any unpaid fee and, in addition, shall he punishable as provided in this code for each violation.
(Ord. 20-08, passed 3-18-20)