100 Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION
101.1 Revise as follows:
"These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the Village of Bensenville, hereinafter referred to as 'this code.'"
101.4.3 Revise as follows:
"The provisions of the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted and amended by the Village of Bensenville, shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances and were connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems. References to the International Plumbing Code within this or any other code adopted by the Village of Bensenville, shall be deleted, and the words, "2014 Illinois Plumbing Code, as adopted and amended herein" shall be added in its place."
101.4.8 Add new Section 101.4.8 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."
102.4.1 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.
107.2.6 Add the following to the section:
"It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to submit to the Department of Community & Economic Development a spot survey prepared by an 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."
113 Means of Appeal Delete all text and insert the following:
All initial appeals by a Contractor, Design Professional or homeowner about the proper application of a code related item shall be to the Building Official.
The Building Code Official has a maximum of 10 days to respond.
If the appellant does not agree with the Building Code Official the appellant may appeal to the Village Manager. The Village Manager has 10 days to respond.
If the appellant does not agree with the Village Manager, the appellant may appear to the Village Board.
The Village Board has a maximum of 45 days. to respond.
This procedure does not eliminate the appellant's right to appeal to a court of law.
114.4 Revise as follows:
"…shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law, including the assessment of a fine as specified in Chapter Four of the Bensenville Village Code or the Building Permit Fee Schedule."
115.3 Revise as follows:
"…shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law, including the assessment of a fine as specified in Chapter Four of the Bensenville Village Code or the Building Permit Fee Schedule."
200 Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS
202 Add new definition as follows:
"Fire Marshal the Village Manager appoints the Fire Marshal and his designees and agents."
700 Chapter 7 - FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
708.1 Add new Item 9 as follows:
"Tenant separations. All tenant spaces shall be separated with tenant separation assemblies of not less than a 1-hour fire partition."
708.3 Delete Exception 2 in its entirety.
718.6 Add the following: All wood frame construction shall fire stopping in the interstitial space between floors and between units
900 Chapter 9 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
901.8 Add to end of Section 901.8 as follows:
…of the largest piece of equipment. "Heat and light requirements. All rooms or areas containing the building fire sprinkler riser(s), fire pump(s) and fire alarm control panel(s) shall be provided with approved emergency lighting, in accordance with Section 1006, and a thermostatically controlled heating system. A low temperature trouble alarm shall be installed within the pump room and shall be connected to the Village designated dispatch center."
903.3.9 Add new Section 903.3.9 as follows:
"Hydrant water flow data used for the design of any fire sprinkler system shall be approved by the fire official and shall not be more than two (2) years old."
903.4.2 Amend as follows:
An approved audible "and visual" device, located on the exterior… actuate the building fire alarm system. "An exterior rated audio/visual alarm device with a red strobe shall be installed over the fire department connection for all sprinkler and standpipe systems. In addition, a white strobe alarm device shall be installed above the key box if deemed necessary by the Fire Official. Furthermore, an additional horn/strobe device shall be installed on the exterior of all multi-family, tenant spaces buildings to identify the building in alarm from a distance, the location of which shall be determined by the Fire Official.
903.6 Add new Section 903.6 as follows:
"Design. Sprinkler hydraulic designed systems shall be designed with a minimum difference between the sprinkler system design, including hose requirements, and the available water supply of 10% or 5 psi, whichever is greater. The system's designed demand shall be at least 5 psi below the seasonal low water flow test supply."
903.7 Add new Section 903.7 as follows:
"Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants installed on private property shall be located and installed around the perimeter(s) of the building(s) at a maximum spacing of 300 feet. Required hydrants adjacent to a building shall be located between 40 and 100 feet from the building. All hydrant mains shall be tied into the domestic water system.
903.8 Add new Section 903.8 as follows:
"Fire flow requirements. Appendix B of the 2021 International Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety.
903.9 Add new Section 903.9 as follows:
"Check Valve. Provide a check valve for each sprinkler riser in a multi-riser system."
903.10 Add new Section 903.10 as follows:
"Provide a minimum 2-hour fire rated separation wall for sprinkler riser/ pump room and all related equipment. Maintain a minimum of three feet clear space around all equipment."
907.1.4 Add new Section 907.1.4 as follows:
"Addressable fire alarm system. All fire alarm systems and panels shall be of the addressable type installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and shall use UL listed or other approved equipment."
907.2 Delete section in its entirety and in lieu of, add the following:
"All new occupancies greater than 500 square feet shall be equipped with an approved manual and/or automatic fire alarm system. All fire alarm control panels or full function annunciator panels shall be installed within 10'-0" of the main entrance unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Any change of use will require the installation of an automatic fire alarm and a sprinkler system in all existing building."
907.2.1 Delete in its entirety except for Subsections 907.2.1.1 and 907.2.1.2.
907.2.2 Delete in its entirety.
907.2.3 Delete in its entirety.
907.2.4 Delete in its entirety.
907.2.5 Delete in its entirety.
907.2.7 Delete in its entirety.
907.2.8 Delete in its entirety except for Subsection 907.2.8.3.
907.2.9 Delete in its entirety.
907.2.24 Add new Section 907.2.24 as follows:
"Multi-tenant commercial buildings with Use Group M occupancies shall be "ring by tenant" activated by the fire sprinkler system flow switch or the automatic fire detection dedicated to each tenant space. Additionally, a weatherproof, clear horn/strobe device, having a minimum of seventy-five candelas, shall be installed over each tenant space entrance as directed by the fire official to identify the space in alarm."
907.9 Add the following Access control: All building with access control systems shall default to the open position upon activation of any building alarm.
912.1.1 Add new Section 912.1.1 as follows:
"All fire department inlet connections (FDC) shall be a 4" x 4" Storz fitting with cap and a 30-degree angle fitting.
1000 Chapter 10 - MEANS OF EGRESS
1100 Chapter 11 Accessibility
Chapter 11 Delete the Chapter in its entirety and insert the 2018 Illinois Accessibility Code
1500 Roof Assemblies
Section 1512.6 Add the following: When over 50% of the roof is replaced or recovered the roof in its entirety shall be replaced.
1800 Chapter 18 - FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS
1807.1.3 Delete in its entirety.
1807.1.4 Delete in its entirety.
1809.9 Delete in its entirety.
1809.12 Delete in its entirety.
1809.13 Add the following Sheds All sheds shall be on a concrete base a minimum of four inches thick with a four-inch stone base As approved by the building official
1900 Concrete
1901.8 Add the following: When concrete is placed at grade with reinforcing bar. The bar shall be supported with an approved device such as a chair or standoff.
2300 Chapter 23 - WOOD
2308.5.1 Revise the table such that the maximum spacing of all wood studs is 16 inches on center.
2700 Chapter 27 - ELECTRICAL
Delete in its entirety. Electrical compliance shall be in accordance with the 2023 National Electrical Code.
2900 Chapter 29 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Delete in its entirety. Plumbing system compliance shall be in accordance with the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code with local amendments as approved by the State of Illinois.
3000 Chapter 30 - ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS
3001.2 Revise as follows:
"… established in Section 1612.3. All existing elevators and escalators shall conform to the current code adopted by the Village of Bensenville, as referenced in Title 9, Building Regulations, Chapter 1, Building Code." Elevator Code
3100 Chapter 31 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
3107.1 Revise as follows:
"Signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with this code and the Bensenville Sign Ordinance. Where more restrictive in respect to location, purpose, size or height of signs, the limitations of zoning laws as contained in the Bensenville Sign Ordinance shall take precedence."
(Ord. 40-2015, 10-27-2015; amd. Ord. 11-2024, 3-26-2024)