10-3-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:

Add: Attached dwelling units shall be vertically separated by a U.L. listed three (3) hour rated fire resistive masonry wall assembly in compliance with Subsections R302.2 and R302.3 as amended, with an STC rating of not less than 50 with a separate means of egress.

Subsection R101.4 Zoning (Page 1-1, new subsection)

Add: Zoning - The restrictions of the Village Code zoning regulations and all amendments thereto, shall not be deemed to be modified by any provision 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.

Subsection R101.5 Legislative (Page 1-1, new subsection)

Add: Legislative - If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, or shall be for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The village board hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared invalid.

Subsection R103.1 Department of Building Safety (Page 1-2, Creation of Enforcement Agency)

Change: The building and zoning department shall be charged with the enforcement of the residential building code, and the building commissioner shall be known as the building official.

Subsection R105.2 Work Exempt from Permits (Pages 1-3 and 1-4, building section)

Delete: Building permit exemptions 1 through 10.

Subsection R105.5 Permit Expiration (Page 1-5)

Delete: Entire subsection.

Insert: Permit expiration shall be governed by title 10, chapter 1 of the village code.

Subsection R106.1 Construction Documents (Page 1-6, Submittal Documents, add to ninth line)

Insert: Unless otherwise specified by the building commissioner, each application shall be accompanied by a minimum of four sets of drawings and specifications signed and sealed by an architect licensed to practice architecture as provided by the Illinois architectural act, or by a structural engineer licensed to practice structural engineering as provided by the Illinois architectural act, or by the owner of said proposed building when it is determined to be sufficient by the building commissioner. To obtain a permit, the owner or his representative shall file an application on a form furnished by the village for that purpose, and shall include a signed statement indicating the proposed occupancy or use of all parts of the building and the estimated construction cost thereof.

Subsection R110.1.1 Final Occupancy Inspection (Page 1-8, Final Occupancy Inspection, new subsection)

Insert: Unlawful to Occupy Building Before Final Inspection. No building or part thereof, hereafter erected, or the structure of which shall hereafter be altered or repaired and for which erection, alteration or repair a permit shall be required as provided in sections R105 and R106 of this chapter, and no existing building in which the character of the occupancy is to be changed, shall be occupied or used in whole or in part until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the building commissioner. Such certificate shall carry the certification of the building commissioner that said building or part thereof conforms to the requirements of this code and any other applicable village ordinance; and that said building, construction, alteration, or repair has been substantially completed in accordance with the plans and specifications upon which the building permit required by this chapter was issued.

Subsection R110.2 Change in Use (Page 1-8, Occupancy Certificate Requirements, replace entire subsection)

Delete: Entire subsection.

Insert: Certificate of Occupancy Required for Change in Use or Occupancy. No building upon which a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued shall be used for a different classification or group occupancy until a certificate of occupancy for such different use shall have been issued by the building commissioner; provided, however, that no certificate of occupancy shall be issued in any event unless the occupancy or use of the building complies with title 11 (Zoning Regulations) of the village code. "Change of occupancy" is not intended to mean change of tenant or proprietor, provided the new tenant is to occupy the building for a purpose, which would not involve its reclassification into a different occupancy group.

Subsection R110.4 Temporary Occupancy (Page 1-8, Occupancy Certificate Requirements, addition to subsection)

Insert: A cash performance bond, or other method of surety acceptable to the building commissioner, shall be posted in the amount of one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the cost of the remaining work necessary for a certificate of occupancy to be issued. Completion of the incomplete work and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be secured prior to the expiration date of the temporary occupancy. Failure to comply with this occupancy requirement shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall punishable as provided in section 1-4-1 of the village code.

Section R112 Appeals (Page 1-9, Board of Appeals)

Delete: Entire section.

Insert: That any person, firm or corporation shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building commissioner to the zoning board of appeals. Means of appeal shall follow requirements set forth in section 11-3-7 (Appeals) of the village code.

Section R115 Building Condemnation (Page 1-9, Condemnation Order, new subsection)

Insert: R115.1 Existing Buildings Contrary to Code. If the building commissioner finds that any building or other structure has become dangerous to life, limb or property or to the public because of structural defects, deterioration, or fire damage, or has become so unsanitary or out of repair as to render the same unsafe and unfit for occupancy or human habitation, it shall be deemed a nuisance, and the building commissioner shall declare such building or other structure a nuisance and shall condemn the same, and no person, firm or corporation shall occupy, rent, lease or use such building or other structure. The violations of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor, and any person, firm or corporation found guilty of a violation thereof shall be subject to a fine in the manner and amount as provided by section 1-4-1 of the village code.

Subsection R115.2 Rebuilding or Removal After Notice of Condemnation (Page 1-9, Rebuilding or Removal, new subsection)

Insert: R115.2 Rebuilding or removal must begin within five (5) days of condemnation notice. Any building or other structure condemned and declared to be a nuisance by the building commissioner under the provisions of subsection R115.1 of this chapter shall be put in a safe or sanitary condition or be demolished and removed. Within five (5) days after the service of notice in the manner and form provided in subsection R115.3 and R115.4 of this chapter, to make such building or other structure safe or sanitary or to remove and demolish the same, the owner or owners or the party or parties interested therein shall proceed to begin the work of making said building or other structure safe or sanitary or the work of removing and demolishing the same and shall prosecute said work continuously without unnecessary delay to completion; provided, however, that should the owner or person in possession of said building or structure deem himself aggrieved by any direction to repair or remove such building or other structure alleged by the building commissioner to be a nuisance, he shall, within a period of five (5) days after the giving of the notice as required by subsection R115.3 and subsection R115.4 in this chapter, have the right to appeal in writing, from the judgement of the building commissioner to the planning and zoning commission, which shall make the investigation and report its findings to the village board. If in the judgement of the village board upon consideration of the report of the planning and zoning commission, said building or other structure is unsafe or unsanitary and should be declared a nuisance, it shall order the owner or other person in possession of the building or other structure to begin the work of making safe or sanitary or of demolishing and removing said building or other structure.

Subsection R115.3 Notification of Unsafe Buildings (Page 1-9, Notice of Unsafe Buildings, new subsection)

Insert: R115.3 Building Commissioner to Give Notice in Writing on Unsafe Buildings - Method of Service. Whenever the building commissioner shall under the provision of subsection R115.1 in this chapter, condemn and declare any building or other structure to be a nuisance because of dangerous or unsanitary condition, he shall cause a notice in writing to be served upon the owner or owners, upon the tenant and occupant, if any, and upon the holder or holders of any encumbrances or general tax lien, if any, ordering and directing said building or other structure to be put in a safe or sanitary condition or be demolished and removed. Service of said notice may be effected by personal delivery, or by mailing a copy by registered mail directed to the person involved, at his last address known to the building commissioner or available to him upon examination of the property tax records of DuPage County, Illinois, and by posting a copy upon the premises subject to such condemnation.

Subsection R115.4 Noncompliance with Notification of Unsafe Buildings (Page 1-9, Noncompliance Procedures, new subsection)

Insert: R115.4 Procedures Upon Failure to Comply After Notice. Upon the failure of the owners of said building or other structure, or the party or parties interested therein, within five (5) days after the service of the notice provided in subsection R115.3 of this chapter or upon the failure to comply with an order of the village board as provided in subsection R115.2 of this chapter to begin the work of making safe or sanitary or of removing and demolishing said building or other structure, or upon the failure of the owner or owners or the party or parties of interest after beginning such work to proceed continuously without unnecessary delay to completion, the village may take any action at law or in equity to restrain the use of such structure, or may proceed against the owner or any person in possession of the same in a penal action before the circuit court for violation of the provisions of this chapter. The village may also, in its discretion, cause said structure to be secured to prevent access, cleaned of unsanitary conditions detrimental to the public or removed in its entirety, after the failure, within the time provided for, to restore the same to a safe condition.

Subsection R115.5 Reconstruction (Page 1-9, Reconstruction Requirements, new subsection)

Insert: R115.5 Reconstruction to Conform to Requirements for New Structures If Cost Exceeds 50% Of Value. A structure declared unsafe by the building commissioner may be restored to safe condition as provided in section R115.2 of this chapter; provided that if the damage or cost of reconstruction or restoration is in excess of 50% of the value of the structure if reconstructed or restored, it shall be made to conform, with respect to materials and type of construction, to the requirements for new structures as provided for in this chapter.

Section R202 Definitions (Pages 2-16, [RB] Townhouse Unit, add to third line)

Addition: Adjoining townhouse units shall be constructed in compliance with section R302.2 as amended with an STC rating of not less than 50. Two-family dwellings (duplex) are considered the same as a townhouse.

Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Page 3-3, Information, insert)

Ground Snow Load - 30 pounds per square foot.

Wind Speed - 115 miles per hour.

Topographic Effects - No

Seismic Design Category - A.

Damage From Weathering - Severe.

Frost Line Depth - Forty-two (42) inches.

Damage From Termites - Moderate to Heavy.

Damage From Decay - Slight to Moderate.

Winter Design Temperature - -4 degrees F.

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required - Yes.

Flood Hazards - See current FIRM and FBFM maps.

Air Freezing Index - 1700 cumulative degree days below 32 degrees F.

Mean Annual Temperature - 49.4 degrees F.

Subsection R302.1 Exterior Walls (Page 3-33, line 6)

Add: All one (1) hour wall and projection ratings listed in table R302.1(1) shall be changed to not less than three (3) hour fire-resistive rated with exposure ratings from both sides, unless adjacent buildings are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in compliance with NFPA 13D. Three (3) hour walls are to be masonry construction only.

Subsection R302.2.2 Townhouses (Page 3-34, change wall assembly within Items 1 and 2)

Change: Item 1, line 3, 2-hour fire-resistance-rated

Change: Item 2, line 3, 3-hour fire-resistance-rated masonry

Subsection R302.3 Two-Family Dwellings (Page 3-35, delete entire subsection and insert)

Delete: Entire subsection.

Insert: Two-family dwelling units shall be separated and constructed to meet the same requirements as a townhouse.

Subsection R302.6 Dwelling- Garage Separation (Page 3-37, Table R302.6)

Change: ... 5/8 -inch (15.9 mm) type "X" fire code gypsum board material shall be required for all separations (Changed from 1/2 -inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board).

Subsection R309.1 Floor Surface (Page 3-46, change first sentence)

Change: Garage floor surfaces shall be improved with portland cement concrete, 3,500 psi, not less than four (4) inches (102 mm) in thickness over compacted crushed aggregate base not less than four (4) inches (102 mm) in thickness. Vapor barrier minimum 6 mil in thickness shall be installed where living area exists above garage space. Garage floor surfaces attached to living area shall be provided with a six (6) inch (153 mm) concrete gas curb, above the floor surface, adjacent to the living area portion of the building. If building foundation extends the minimum six (6) inches above floor surface, it can serve as the gas curb.

Subsection R309.2 Carports (Page 3-46, add after second sentence)

Add: Carport floor and gas curb requirements and area requirements shall be the same as amended requirements for garages in subsection R309.1.

Subsection R310.4.4 Bars, Grills, Covers and Screens (Page 3-47, addition to end of subsection)

Add: Window well covers are to be able to support a minimum 250-pound weight load.

Subsection R312.1.3 Guard Opening Limitations (Page 3-51, add after first sentence, fourth line)

Add: Required guards shall not be constructed with horizontal rails or other ornamental pattern that results in a ladder effect.

Subsection R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems (page 3-52, add to subsection)

Add: Provide an outside UL Listed weatherproof audio/visual device on the front elevation of the dwelling unit visible from the public right-of-way in a location approved by the fire code official. The visual device shall be equipped with a blue lens. The warning device on the interior of the dwelling is required to be heard in all sleeping rooms.

Subsection R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems (page 3-52, add to subsection)

Subsection R319.1 Site Address - Premises Identification (Page 3-58, add to end of subsection)

Add: Addresses are not permitted on garage doors. Address numbers on mailboxes shall be installed on both sides of the mailbox.

Subsection R402.1 Wood Foundations (Pages 4-1 and 4-2, delete entire subsection)

Delete: Entire subsection. Wood foundations not permitted.

Subsection R403.2 Footings for Wood Foundations (Page 4-12, delete entire subsection)

Delete: Entire subsection. Wood foundations not permitted.

Subsection R404.2 Wood Foundation Walls (Page 4-40, delete entire subsection)

Delete: Entire subsection. Wood foundations not permitted.

Subsection R405.1 Foundation Drainage - Concrete or Masonry Foundations (Page 4-42, delete masonry, second line of subsection)

Delete: "masonry" in second line of subsection.

Subsection R405.2 Wood Foundations (Page 4-43, delete entire subsection)

Delete: Entire subsection. Wood foundations not permitted.

Subsection R405.3 Drainage System Discharge (Page 4-43, add new subsection)

Add: The drainage system sump shall discharge to grade a minimum of three (3) feet (914 mm) from the exterior wall of the building. Sump pump discharge shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer. Splash blocks shall be required at all sump pump discharge lines. Splash blocks shall be constructed of concrete or other material acceptable to the building commissioner and be designed to carry water at least three (3) feet (914 mm) but not more than five (5) feet from the exterior wall of the building. It shall be mandatory to carry the water flow away from the direction of the adjacent side lot so that the water will not empty onto such property as it flows from the sump pump discharge. If an underground drainage system is used to carry sump discharge water away from the building instead of using splash blocks, there shall be an "air-gap" between the discharge pipe at the house prior to entering the sump extension. Sump pump discharge shall be dispersed so as not to saturate the ground or run off into adjacent properties. Sump pump discharge water shall not accumulate on to public walkways.

Subsection R406.3 Damp Proofing for Wood Foundations (Page 4-43, delete entire subsection)

Delete: Entire subsection. Wood foundations not permitted.

Subsection R408.6 Under-Floor Space, Finished Grade (Page 4-45, line 8)

Addition: Crawl space or under-floor surface shall be finished with an approved vapor barrier minimum 6 mil thick (0.15 mm) under a slurry coat of concrete, minimum two (2) inches (51 mm) in thickness.

Subsection R504 Pressure Preservative Treated-Wood Floors, On Ground (Page 5-12, delete entire subsection)

Delete: Entire subsection.

Table R702.3.5 Minimum Thickness and Application of Gypsum Board (Page 7-4, deletion)

Delete: Use of any referenced single layer 3/8 -inch (9 mm) drywall installations - not permitted.

Subsection R801.3 Roof Drainage (Page 8-1, delete entire subsection and insert new subsection)

Delete: Entire subsection.

Insert: Gutters shall be installed on all roofs with back edge not less than one (1) inch (25.4 mm) higher than the front (outside) edge. All gutters and downspouts shall be securely fastened to the building. Downspouts shall not be connected to the sanitary or storm sewer. Splash blocks are required at the bottom of downspouts and shall be construction of concrete or other material acceptable to the building commissioner and shall be designed to carry water at least three (3) feet (914 mm) but not more than five (5) feet (1523 mm) from the exterior wall of the building. It shall be mandatory to carry the water flow away from the direction of the adjacent side lot so that the water will not empty onto such property as it flows from the downspout channel. If an underground drainage system is used to carry downspout discharge water away from the building instead of using splash blocks, there shall be an "air-gap" between the downspout discharge at the house prior to entering the downspout extension. Downspout discharge shall be dispersed so as not to saturate the ground or run off into adjacent properties. Downspout discharge water shall not accumulate on to public walkways.

Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency (Pages 11-1 through 11-64, delete entire chapter - insert)

Delete: Entire chapter.

Insert: The design and construction of buildings and associated systems and equipment shall conform to the current provisions of the village of Bloomingdale energy code title 10, chapter 8.

Chapter 22 Special Piping and Storage Systems (Pages 22-1 and 22-2, delete entire chapter - Fuel Oil Installations)

Delete: Entire chapter. Installations not permitted.

Chapter 25 Plumbing Administration (Pages 25-1 and 25-2, delete entire chapter - insert)

Delete: Entire chapter.