A. Adoption: In order to establish rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures within the city which are in substantial conformity with present day building practices, the international building code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapters C, E, G, I and J (see international building code section 101.2.1, 2012 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the building code of the city of Colona, in the state of Illinois for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said building code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this section and the most recent editions of the following related codes also recommended by the International Conference Of Building Officials: (1997 Code; amd. Ord. 02-08, 2-11-2008; Ord. 0-09-13, 2-10-2014)
1. International building code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapters C, E, G, I and J (see international building code section 101.2.1, 2012 edition), as published by the International Code Council; (Ord. 0-09-13, 2-10-2014)
2. International property maintenance code, 2012 edition, as published by the International Code Council; (Ord. 0-12-13, 2-10-2014, eff. 2-10-2014)
3. Illinois plumbing code. (1997 Code)
B. Exemptions: The parties of the 2012 Illinois building code in reference to residential sprinkler systems section 310 group are exempted from this adoption and are not to be considered adopted.
Section 105 Permits, [A] 105.2 Work Exempt From Permit, is not adopted as to portion under building: sub paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 6 which are exempted from adoption. Below are the sections as quoted:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as a tool and storage shed, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet.
2. Fences not over 7 feet high.
3. Oil derricks.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
C. Amendments To Adopted Codes: The following are amended sections of the codes adopted in subsection A of this section:
1. International building code:
Section 101.1. Insert: city of Colona, Illinois
Section 1612.3. Insert: city of Colona, Illinois
Section 1612.3. Insert: September 17, 1980
Section 3412.2. Insert: October 27, 1997
(Ord. 0-09-13, 2-10-2014)
2. International property maintenance code:
Section 101.1. Insert: city of Colona, an Illinois municipal corporation
Section 103.5. Not applicable (no schedule)
Section 112.4. Insert: Not less than $200.00 nor more than $700.00
Section 302.4. Insert: Eight (8) inches
Section 304.14. Insert: April 1 to November 1
Section 602.3. Insert: November 1 to April 1
Section 602.4. Insert: November 1 to April 1
D. Copies On File: Three (3) copies of the building code and related codes adopted above shall remain on file with the city for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 0-12-13, 2-10-2014, eff. 2-10-2014)