9-2-2: AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:
   100   Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION
      R101.1   Revise as follows:
            "These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of the Village of Bensenville, shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as 'this code.'"
      R102.4.1   Revise the last sentence as follows:
            "Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the most restrictive provisions shall apply.
      R102.4.3   Add new Section R102.4.3 as follows:
            "Zoning. The restrictions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Bensenville and all amendments thereto, shall not be deemed to be modified by any provisions of this Code; and such restrictions shall be controlling except insofar as this Code imposes greater restrictions by reason of the type of construction used, in which case the provisions of this code shall control."
      R105.2   Revise as follows:
            Building:
            1.   One-story detached accessory structures provided… Delete in its entirety.
            2.   Fences not over 7 feet high. Delete in its entirety.
            4.   Water tanks supported directly upon grade… Delete in its entirety.
            5.   Sidewalks and driveways. Delete in its entirety.
            10.   Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, which are… Delete in its entirety.
            Electrical:
            3.   Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices… Delete in its entirety.
            4.   Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment… Delete in its entirety.
            Mechanical:
            4.   Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping within any heating or… Delete in its entirety.
      R106.2.1   Add new Section R106.2.1 as follows:
            "Spot survey. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to submit to the Department of Community Development a spot survey prepared by a Illinois Registered Land Surveyor after the foundation is constructed indicating the placement or setback of the structure in relation to all lot lines. This survey must be at a scale of not less than one inch equal to thirty feet (1" = 30'-0"). The survey must also indicate the elevation above sea level of the top of foundation wall(s) and the top of the curb and sidewalk at lot lines extended relative to a United States Geological Survey benchmark. No construction will be allowed to proceed except for decking, underground water and sewer and related items until the spot survey is approved by the Building Division of the Department of Community Development. This Section applies to principal structures only and not to accessory structures."
      Section R112 delete the text in its entirety and see section 113 of the International Building Code
   300   Chapter 3 - BUILDING PLANNING
      Table   R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
      R301.2(1)   Add the following beneath the respective column headings:
Ground Snow Load:"30 pounds per sq.ft."
Wind Speed:"115 miles per hour"
Seismic Design Category:"A"
Damage From Weathering:"Severe"
Frost Line Depth:"42 inches"
Damage From Termites:"Moderate to heavy"
Damage From Decay:"Slight to moderate"
Winter Design Temperature:"0 degrees F"
Ice Shield Underlayment Required:"Yes"
Flood Hazards:"See current FIRM and FBFM maps"
Air Freezing Index:"2,000 cumulative degree days below 32 degrees F"
 
Table 301.2
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Table 301.2
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND SNOW LOAD
WIND DESIGN
SEISMIC DESIGN
CATEGORY
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
ICE BARRI ER UNDER LAYM ENT REQUIRED
FLOOD HAZARD
AIR FREEZING INDEX
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP
 
Speed (mph)
Topogra phic effects
Special Wind region
Windborne Debris zone
 
Weathering
Frost Line depth
Termite
 
 
 
 
30
115
No
No
No
A
Severe
42
Severe
Yes
See maps
2000
50
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA
Elevation
Altitude Correcti on factor
Coincid ent wet bulb
Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperat ure
Indoor winter design
Dry-bulb temperature
Outdoor winter design
Dry-bulb temperature
Heating temperature difference
673
1
73
70
70
2
68
Latitude
Daily range
Indoor summer Design Relative humidit y
Summer design gains
Indoor summer design
Dry-bulb temperature
Outdoor summer design
Dry-bulb temperature
Cooling temperature difference
42
M
50
36
75
89
14
 
      Table 302.6   Table 302.6 Dwelling- garage separation. Delete the last line of the table. Accessory structures are required to be 10'-0" away from the principal structure.
      R309.1   Revise as follows:
            "… to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway. A minimum 4-inch-high gas curb shall be provided against all common walls with the dwelling unit of all attached garage walls."
      R309.5   Delete in its entirety.
      R313.2   An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all buildings constructed per the IBC. AND WITH A CHANGE OF USE.
   400   Chapter 4 - FOUNDATIONS
      R402.1    Delete in its entirety.
      R402.2   Add the following: When concrete is placed at grade with. reinforcing bar. The bar shall be supported with an approved devices such as a chair or standoff.
      R403.2   Delete in its entirety.
      R404.1.2   Delete in its entirety.
      R404.1.8   Delete in its entirety.
      R404.2   Delete in its entirety.
      R405.1   Delete the exception in its entirety.
      R405.2    Delete in its entirety.
      R406.3    Delete in its entirety.
      R408.6    Revise as follows:
            "… unless an approved drainage system is provided. The clear height of a crawl space shall be no less than 36 inches from the finished grade to the bottom of the lowest joist. Additionally, a minimum 2" concrete slush coat shall cover the entire floor surface of the crawlspace."
   500   Chapter 5 - FLOORS
      R504   Delete in its entirety. Treated wood floors on the ground are not permitted.
   600   Chapter 6 - WALL CONSTRUCTION
      R602.3   Revise as follows:
            "Exterior walls of wood-frame construction shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Figures R602.3(1) and R602.3(2) or in accordance with AF&PA's NDS, except that in no case shall the spacing of studs be greater than 16 inches on center. All references and provisions in this chapter or the AF&PA's NDS for stud spacings other than sixteen inches on center are not applicable for the purpose of this Code. In addition, all studs shall be one continuous length from sill plate to top plate. Components of exterior walls shall be fastened…"
      R602.5   Delete in its entirety and, in lieu of, add the following:
            "Interior nonbearing walls. Interior nonbearing walls shall have studs which are perpendicular to the plates (not flat), and such studs shall not be less than 2-inch by 4-inch. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section R602.8."
      R606.1.1   Delete in its entirety. All masonry designs shall be signed and sealed by an approved Illinois registered design professional.
   900   Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies
      908.7   When over 50% of the roof is replaced or recovered the roof in its entirety shall be replaced.
   1300   Chapter 13 - GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
      M1305.1.3   Revise as follows:
               "… not less than of 20 inches by 30 inches, and large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. The equipment shall be installed in a 1-hour rated room with a self-closing, self-latching 45-minute fire door. A one hour room with a rated door shall be provided when mechanical equipment is installed in the attic or crawl space. "
   1600   Chapter 16 - DUCT SYSTEMS
      M1601.5   Delete in its entirety, including all subsections, and in lieu of, add the following:
               "Under-floor and wall cavity plenums. An under-floor space or wall cavity shall not be used as a supply or return air plenum. Ducted supplies and returns are required throughout all areas of the structure. All references in this code to under-floor plenums or wall cavity plenums shall be deleted."
      G2406.1    Revise as follows:
               "Appliances shall be located as required by this section, specific requirements elsewhere in this code and the conditions of the equipment and appliance listing. Fuel-gas meters shall be readily accessible for inspection, reading, and replacement, and shall be located outdoors only."
   G2445.8 Add new section 2445.8 as follows:   
   2500   Chapter 25 - PLUMBING ADMINISTRATION. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   2600   Chapter 26 - GENERAL PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   2700   Chapter 27 - PLUMBING FIXTURES. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   2800   Chapter 28 - WATER HEATERS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   2900   Chapter 29 - WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3000   Chapter 30 - SANITARY DRAINAGE. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3100   Chapter 31 - VENTS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3200   Chapter 32 - TRAPS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3400   Chapter 34 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3500   Chapter 35 - ELECTRICAL DEFINITIONS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3600   Chapter 36 - SERVICES. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3700   Chapter 37 - BRANCH CIRCUIT AND FEEDER REQUIREMENTS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3800   Chapter 38 - WIRING METHODS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   3900   Chapter 39 - POWER AND LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   4000   Chapter 40 - DEVICES AND LUMINAIRES. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   4100   Chapter 41 - APPLIANCE INSTALLATION. Delete chapter in its entirety.
   4300   Chapter 43 - CLASS 2 REMOTE-CONTROL, SIGNALING AND POWER-LIMITED CIRCUITS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
(Ord. 40-2015, 10-27-2015; amd. Ord. 11-2024, 3-26-2024)