The provisions of Section 302 of IEBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise Section 302.2 to read:
"302.2 Dangerous or unsafe conditions.
The building official shall require the elimination of dangerous conditions. The building official shall have the authority to require the elimination or abatement of unsafe conditions."
1.1 Revise Section 302.3 by deleting "International Private Sewage Disposal Code," and "International Residential Code."
1.2. Insert a new Section 302.3.1 to read:
"302.3.1. Minimum requirements.
Existing buildings undergoing repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition or relocation shall also comply with the Chicago Minimum Requirements for Existing Buildings."
2. Revise Section 302.4 to read:
"302.4 Existing materials.
Materials already in use in a building in compliance with requirements or approvals in effect at the time of their erection or installation shall be allowed to remain in use unless determined by the building official to be hazardous."
3. Revise Section 302.5 to read:
"302.5 New and replacement materials.
Except as otherwise required or allowed by this code, materials allowed by the applicable code for new construction shall be used. Like materials shall be allowed for repairs and alterations, provided that unsafe conditions are not created. Hazardous materials shall not be used where the code for new construction would not allow their use in buildings of similar occupancy, purpose and location."
4. Revise Section 302.5.1 to read:
"302.5.1 New structural members and connections.
New structural members and connections shall comply with the material and detailing provisions of the Chicago Building Code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose and location.
Exception: Where alternative design criteria are specifically approved by the building official."
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. IV, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. IV, § 2)