A. Those certain documents, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk, city of Countryside, being marked and designated as the:
1. International building code, 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council,
2. International mechanical code, 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council,
3. International property maintenance code, 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council,
4. International residential code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council,
5. International fire code, 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council,
6. International energy conservation code, latest edition, as published by the International Code Council,
7. International fuel gas code, 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council,
8. NFPA 70 - national electric code, 2014 edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association,
9. Illinois plumbing code, latest edition, as published by the state of Illinois,
10. International existing building code, 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council,
11. International swimming pool and spa code, 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council,
be and are hereby adopted as the building codes of the city for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said codes are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in subsection B of this section.
In these adopted codes, where there is reference to "building official", "code official", "building commissioner", "authority having jurisdiction", or "manager of building administration" the manager of building administration, as appointed by the city council shall be the named party.
B. The following sections of the adopted codes are hereby revised:
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Section 101.1 Insert: The city of Countryside, Cook County, Illinois.
Section 102.6.2 Add: Items Not Covered Under The Existing Structures Exemption. The following items are required to be corrected and made code compliant as follows:
Section 102.6.2.1 Add: Door Hardware. All door hardware along the means of egress shall be made compliant with the international building code and the Illinois accessibility code at time of property transfer, business license inspection, annual fire inspection, or within 30 days of notice from the city of Countryside.
Section 102.6.2.2 Add: Accessible Parking Spaces. All parking lots shall be provided with the proper number of accessible parking spaces and have sizing, striping, and signage per the Illinois accessibility code at time of property transfer, business license inspection, or within 30 days of notice from the city of Countryside.
Section 102.6.2.2 Add: Emergency Lighting And Exit Signs. All building or tenant spaces shall be provided with the proper emergency lights and lighted exit signs per the international building code at time of property transfer, business license inspection, or within 30 days of notice from the city of Countryside.
Section 102.6.2.2 Add: Bathroom Fixtures. All fixtures in bathrooms that were originally intended to be accessible, or bathrooms that have been modified since the original construction shall be made to be compliant with the Illinois accessibility code. This includes, but is not limited to, lavatory faucets, lavatory bases, toilets, grab bars, etc. This work shall be required at time of property transfer, business license inspection, or within 30 days' notice from the city of Countryside.
Section 102.6.2.2 Add: Health And Safety Items. Any item related to the building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing system deemed to be a health or safety risk by the building official shall be corrected at time of property transfer or within 30 days of notice from the city of Countryside.
Section 105.2 Delete building numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10.
Section 105.5 Change to read: Expiration. Every permit issued shall become expired unless the work authorized by such permit is completed within 365 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extensions shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. If there is found to be no justifiable cause, the permit will expire and must be re-instated per section 105.6.
Section 105.5.1 Completion Of Work Upon Which A Permit Has Expired. Once a permit has expired, a permit extension shall be required for completion and/or a certificate of occupancy. The outstanding work shall be viewed under the codes and ordinances adopted at the time of original submittal. There shall be a permit extension fee of 50% of the original permit fee. The responsible party shall immediately commence a good faith effort to obtain the required permit extension, including the submittal of all fees and bonds within fifteen days (15 days) of expiration. Any permit which has been expired for more than fifteen days without a good faith effort to renew shall be revoked and shall require re-submittal per section R105.6.2.
Section 105.6.1 Suspended Permits. Permits may be suspended for no more than 60 days. Within that 60 day period, the cause or reason for suspension shall be corrected to meet the requirements of this code, or the building official shall revoke the permit. If the cause or reason for the suspension is corrected, the building official shall reinstate the permit with the expiration timeframe starting on the date of reinstatement. There shall be an administrative fee of 50% of the total permit fee(s) for each reinstatement granted.
Exception: The administrative fee shall be waived if the suspension was due to no fault of the applicant, owner or their agent(s).
Section 105.6.2 Revoked Permits. Any permit which has been revoked shall become permanently invalid, any and all fees and/or restoration/completion bond(s) with the city of Countryside for this project shall be forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the city's right to collect from the applicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond. The city shall retain the right to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for collection of such deficiency.
Exception: Permit fees and restoration/completion bond(s) for permits revoked due to no fault of the applicant, owner, or fee remitter may be refunded. This provision shall not be construed to allow refund of a bond while there are outstanding fees, charges or conditions needing to be brought into compliance. This provision shall not be construed to allow for the refund of plan review fees, inspection fees, engineering fees, or other expenses incurred by the city of Countryside.
Section 105.6.2.1 Completion Of Work Upon Which A Permit Has Been Revoked. Once a permit has been revoked, a new permit shall be required for completion and/or a certificate of occupancy. The outstanding work shall be viewed under the codes and ordinances adopted at the time of re-submittal. All fees and bonds shall be required as for a new permit for the original entire scope of work. The responsible party shall immediately commence a good faith effort to obtain the required new permit, including the submittal of all fees and bonds within fifteen days (15 days) of revocation. The requirements of permit(s) for completion and/or certificate of occupancy shall not be utilized to preclude or be construed as a defense against other legal remedies available to satisfy the intent of this code.
Section 111.3 Change to read: Temporary Occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. All requests for temporary occupancy must be submitted in writing at least 14 days prior to the requested occupancy date. All temporary certificates of occupancy must be approved by the city administrator and the director of community development.
Section 111.3.1 Add: Temporary Certificates Of Occupancy May Be Issued Under The Following Circumstances:
1. When driveways, sidewalks and/or landscaping cannot be installed for weather-related reasons between the dates of November 1st and April 30th, but the building or structure is otherwise fully completed and is safe for occupancy, subject to the requirement that a final re-inspection for missing items shall be required before a full certificate of occupancy is issued. All temporary certificates of occupancy for exterior weather related items shall expire no later than June 1st.
2. For multi-family or multi-tenant "model" units and "spec" units, which the city deems to be the equivalent of a model home, where no occupancy is planned at the time the unit is completed, but the public is to enter the unit, and when an extended period of time is anticipated before a final occupancy occurs, subject to the requirement that a final re-inspection shall be required to ensure that the building still meets all building code requirements before a full certificate of occupancy is issued.
3. Temporary certificates of occupancy may contain such terms and conditions of occupancy as the city of Countryside deems necessary for the circumstances.
4. All fees due at the time of issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be payable when a temporary certificate of occupancy is issued.
5. A cash performance bond or letter of credit shall be posted in the amount of 110 percent of the cost of the outstanding work necessary for the issuance of a full certificate of occupancy. Completion of the outstanding work and the issuance of a full certificate of occupancy shall be secured prior to the expiration date of the temporary certificate of occupancy. Additionally, notification to the city of the completion of said outstanding work prior to the expiration date of the temporary certificate of occupancy shall be the responsibility of the permit applicant. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute a violation of this code be subject to a penalty of up to $750.00 which shall be paid prior to the release of the full certificate of occupancy.
6. Full certificates of occupancy shall be issued only after a final inspection has occurred, which shall not be scheduled until all work has been completed, and only if there are no remaining punch list items that arise from the final inspection. If a final inspection has been scheduled and upon the arrival of the inspector, the work is not completed, then the inspector will not perform the final inspection. A new final inspection must be scheduled and a re-inspection fee shall be charged.
Section 110.5 Add: Partial Occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a partial certificate of occupancy for multi-family and multi-tenant buildings prior to the completion of the entire building, provided that such portion or portions and all common building elements shall be occupied safely. All requests for partial occupancy must be submitted in writing at least 14 days prior to the requested occupancy date. All partial certificates of occupancy must be approved by the city administrator and the director of community development.
Section 110.5.1 Add: Requirements For Partial Occupancy:
1. The fire alarm and fire sprinkler (if required) shall be completely installed, tested and actively monitored.
2. All required entrances must be complete and pass final inspection.
3. All common elements of the building must be complete and pass final inspection.
4. All un-finished portions of the building must be kept secure and signs shall be posted to prohibit access to the public.
Section 113 Delete entire section and replace with section 113.1 Application For Appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
Section 114.4 Change to read: Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 115.2 Change to read: Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the agent of the property, or to the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place on the building or structure. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 903.2 Delete sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.11.6.
Section 903.2.1 Add: All new building and structures shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed. This includes duplexes and townhomes.
Exception: Detached buildings which comply with all of the following:
1. Less than 1,000 square feet.
2. Maximum of one story.
3. No below grade areas.
4. No high hazard storage or processes.
5. No residential or dwelling units.
6. Minimum separation distance of 20 feet.
Section 907.2 Change to read: An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with this section and sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with section 907.5.
An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in all buildings with use groups A, B, E, I, M and R.
Manual pull stations shall be provided throughout all buildings with use groups F, H and S. Additionally, smoke and heat detection is required in all accessory areas that are classified as A, B, E, I, M or R.
Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for the fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices.
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
Section 101.1 Insert: The city of Countryside, Cook County, Illinois.
Section 106.1.1 Delete.
Section 106.1.2 Delete.
Section 106.6.2 Delete.
Section 106.6.3 Delete.
Section 108.4 Change to read: Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 108.5 Change to read: Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the agent of the property, or to the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place on the building or structure. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 109 Delete entire section and replace with section 109.1 Application For Appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Section 101.1 Insert: The city of Countryside, Cook County, Illinois.
Section 103.5 Change to read: Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 111 Delete entire section and replace with section 111.1 Application For Appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
Section 112.4 Change to read: Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the agent of the property, or to the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place on the building or structure. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1
of the city code.
Section 302.3.1 Add: Illumination Requirements: For security and life safety reasons, all existing commercial and multifamily residential buildings greater than 2 dwellings units (with a common entry) shall have parking lots, access aisles and loading areas be illuminated from sun down to sunrise based on meteorological calendar.
Section 302.4 Insert: "Ten inches (10")".
Section 302.4.1 Add subsection: Continuous maintenance includes, but is not limited to, the removal of weeds; mowing, trimming, edging, cultivation, reseeding, plant replacement, appropriate fertilization, spraying, control of pest, insects and rodents by non-toxic methods whenever possible, watering / irrigation and other operations necessary to assure normal plant material growth. The maintenance, repair, and replacement of all landscaping materials and barriers, including refuse disposal areas, walls.
Section 304.14 Insert: "June 1 to September 15".
Section 505.5 Create section: Testing And Certification Of Reduced Pressure Zone (R.P.Z.) Backflow Protection Devices. Every R.P.Z. shall be tested at the time of installation and shall maintain a valid test report for as long as the device is in service.
Section 505.5.1 Create section: R.P.Z. Test Reports. R.P.Z. test reports shall be valid for a period not to exceed 365 days from the date of testing. All test reports shall be submitted to the city of Countryside community development department prior to the expiration of the previous test.
Section 505.5.2 Create section: Removal From Service. In order for an R.P.Z. device to be removed from service, the applicant must request an inspection by the city's plumbing inspector.
Section 602.3 Change to read: Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants therefor shall supply heat during the period of September 15 to June 1 to maintain a temperature in accordance with city code section 6-2-1 in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Section 602.3 Delete exceptions 1 and 2.
Section 602.4 Insert: "September 15 to June 1".
Section A101.2 Add: Temporary boarding of building openings: All temporary boarding of window and door openings is allowed on a fire damaged properties for a maximum of thirty (30) days. Extensions requested by writing can be granted by the building commissioner for extenuating circumstances. Temporary boarding is prohibited on abandoned buildings so as to not blight residential or commercial properties.
Exception: Building or structures under construction with a current issued permit.
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Section R101.1 Insert: The city of Countryside, Cook County, Illinois.
Section R102.7.2 Add: Items Not Covered Under The Existing Structures Exemption. The following items are required to be corrected and made code compliant as follows:
Section R102.7.2.1 Add: Driveways. All residential properties shall replace stone, gravel, dirt or similar non- conforming driveways at time of property transfer or within 180 days of notice from the city of Countryside with code compliant concrete, asphalt or brick pavers per city code section 7-2-7.
Section R102.7.2.2 Add: Health And Safety Items. Any item related to the building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing system deemed to be a health or safety risk by the building official shall be corrected at the time of property transfer or within 30 days' notice from the city of Countryside.
Section R105.2 Delete building numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10.
Section R105.5 Change to read: Expiration. Every permit issued shall become expired unless the work authorized by such permit is completed within 365 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extensions shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. If there is found to be no justifiable cause, the permit will expire and must be re-instated per section R105.8.
Section R105.5.1 Completion Of Work Upon Which A Permit Has Expired. Once a permit has expired, a permit extension shall be required for completion and/or a certificate of occupancy. The outstanding work shall be viewed under the codes and ordinances adopted at the time of original submittal. There shall be a permit extension fee of 50% of the original permit fee. The responsible party shall immediately commence a good faith effort to obtain the required permit extension, including the submittal of all fees and bonds within fifteen days (15 days) of expiration. Any permit which has been expired for more than fifteen days without a good faith effort to renew shall be revoked and shall require re-submittal per section R105.6.2.
Section R105.6.1 Suspended Permits. Permits may be suspended for no more than 60 days. Within that 60 day period, the cause or reason for suspension shall be corrected to meet the requirements of this code, or the building official shall revoke the permit. If the cause or reason for the suspension is corrected, the building official shall reinstate the permit with the expiration timeframe starting on the date of reinstatement. There shall be an administrative fee of 50% of the total permit fee(s) for each reinstatement granted.
Exception: The administrative fee shall be waived if the suspension was due to no fault of the applicant, owner or their agent(s).
Section R105.6.2 Revoked Permits. Any permit which has been revoked shall become permanently invalid, any and all fees and/or restoration/completion bond(s) with the city of Countryside for this project shall be forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the city's right to collect from the applicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond. The city shall retain the right to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for collection of such deficiency.
Exception: Permit fees and restoration/completion bond(s) for permits revoked due to no fault of the applicant, owner, or fee remitter may be refunded. This provision shall not be construed to allow refund of a bond while there are outstanding fees, charges or conditions needing to be brought into compliance. This provision shall not be construed to allow for the refund of plan review fees, inspection fees, engineering fees, or other expenses incurred by the city of Countryside.
Section R105.6.2.1 Completion Of Work Upon Which A Permit Has Been Revoked. Once a permit has been revoked, a new permit shall be required for completion and/or a certificate of occupancy. The outstanding work shall be viewed under the codes and ordinances adopted at the time of re-submittal. All fees and bonds shall be required as for a new permit for the original entire scope of work. The responsible party shall immediately commence a good faith effort to obtain the required new permit, including the submittal of all fees and bonds within fifteen days (15 days) of revocation. The requirements of permit(s) for completion and/or certificate of occupancy shall not be utilized to preclude or be construed as a defense against other legal remedies available to satisfy the intent of this code.
Section R110.4 Change to read: Conditional Occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a conditional certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. All requests for conditional occupancy must be submitted in writing at least 14 days prior to the requested occupancy date. All conditional certificates of occupancy must be approved by the city administrator and the director of community development.
Section R110.4.1 Add: Conditional Certificates Of Occupancy May Be Issued Under The Following Circumstances:
1. When driveways, sidewalks and/or landscaping cannot be installed for weather-related reasons between the dates of November 1st and April 30th, but the building or structure is otherwise fully completed and is safe for occupancy, subject to the requirement that a final re-inspection for missing items shall be required before a full certificate of occupancy is issued. All residential conditional certificates of occupancy for exterior weather related items shall expire no later than June 1st.
2. For “model” homes and “spec” homes, which the city deems to be the equivalent of a model home, where no residency is planned at the time the dwelling is completed, but the public is to enter the dwelling, and when an extended period of time is anticipated before a final residency occurs, subject to the requirement that a final re-inspection shall be required to ensure that the building still meets all building code requirements before a full certificate of occupancy is issued.
3. Conditional certificates of occupancy may contain such terms and conditions of occupancy as the city of Countryside deems necessary for the circumstances.
4. All fees due at the time of issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be payable when a conditional certificate of occupancy is issued.
5. A cash performance bond or letter of credit shall be posted in the amount of 110 percent of the cost of the outstanding work necessary for the issuance of a full certificate of occupancy. Completion of the outstanding work and the issuance of a full certificate of occupancy shall be secured prior to the expiration date of the conditional certificate of occupancy. Additionally, notification to the city of the completion of said outstanding work prior to the expiration date of the conditional certificate of occupancy shall be the responsibility of the permit applicant. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute a violation of this code be subject to a penalty of up to $750.00 which shall be paid prior to the release of the full certificate of occupancy.
6. Full certificates of occupancy shall be issued only after a final inspection has occurred, which shall not be scheduled until all work has been completed, and only if there are no remaining punch list items that arise from the final inspection. If a final inspection has been scheduled and upon the arrival of the inspector, the work is not completed, then the inspector will not perform the final inspection. A new final inspection must be scheduled and a re-inspection fee shall be charged.
Section R113.4 Change to read: Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section R114.1 Change to read: Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the agent of the property, or to the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place on the building or structure. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section R313.3 Add: New Construction, Additions And Alterations. For the purposes of this section an addition or alteration shall fall under the category of "new construction" and require the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system if, in the opinion of the building official, the scope of work renders the structure to look like new construction. Criteria used to make the determination shall include: remodeling or reconstructing near to or greater than 50% of the structure and additions of substantial size compared to the original structure.
Chapter 11 Delete sections N1101.2 through N1111.2.
Section N1101.1 Change to read: Compliance. All structures governed by this code shall comply with the Illinois energy conservation code as adopted and amended by the state of Illinois - latest edition.
Chapter 25 Delete sections P2501.2 through P2503.9.
Section P2501.1 Change to read: Compliance. All structures governed by this code shall comply with the Illinois plumbing code as adopted by the state of Illinois - latest edition.
Chapters 26-33 Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 34 Delete sections E3401.2 though E3407.4.2.
Section E3401.1 Change to read: Compliance. All structures governed by this code shall comply with the national electric code, 2014 edition, as adopted and amended by the city of Countryside.
Chapters 35-43 Delete in its entirety.
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Section 101.1 Insert: The city of Countryside, Cook County, Illinois.
Section 105.1.6 Delete section.
Section 105.1.6.1 Delete section.
Section 108 Delete entire section and replace with section 108.1 Application For Appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
Section 109.4 Change to read: Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 111.1 Change to read: Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the agent of the property, or to the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place on the building or structure. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 111.2 Delete section.
Section 111.4 Delete section.
Section 903.2 Delete sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.11.6.
Section 903.2.1 Add: All new building and structures shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed. This includes duplexes and townhomes.
Exception: Detached buildings which comply with all of the following:
1. Less than 1,000 square feet.
2. Maximum of one story.
3. No below grade areas.
4. No high hazard storage or processes.
5. No residential or dwelling units.
6. Minimum separation distance of 20 feet.
Section 907.2 Change to read: An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with this section and sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with section 907.5.
An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in all buildings with use groups A, B, E, I, M and R.
Manual pull stations shall be provided throughout all buildings with use groups F, H and S. Additionally, smoke and heat detection is required in all accessory areas that are classified as A, B, E, I, M or R.
Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for the fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices.
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
Section 101.1 Insert: The city of Countryside, Cook County, Illinois.
Section 106.1.1 Delete.
Section 106.1.2 Delete.
Section 106.6.2 Delete.
Section 106.6.3 Delete.
Section 108.4 Change to read: Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 108.5 Change to read: Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the agent of the property, or to the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place on the building or structure. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 109 Delete entire section and replace with section 109.1 Application For Appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
National Electric Code
Article 320 Delete.
Article 322 Delete.
Article 324 Delete.
Article 326 Delete.
Article 328 Delete.
Article 330 Delete.
Article 332 Delete.
Article 334 Delete.
Article 338 Delete.
Article 340 Delete.
Article 360 Delete.
Article 362 Delete.
Article 393 Delete.
Article 394 Delete.
Article 396 Delete.
Article 398 Delete.
Article 399 Delete.
ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE
Section 890.610(d) All new plumbing fixtures shall bear the "WaterSense" label when such fixtures are available.
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Section 101.1 Insert: The city of Countryside, Cook County, Illinois.
Section 105.1.1 Delete.
Section 105.1.2 Delete.
Section 105.2 Delete items 1, 3, 4, and 5.
Section 108.3 Delete.
Section 108.4 Delete.
Section 108.5 Delete.
Section 108.6 Delete.
Section 110.3 Delete.
Section 112 Delete entire section and replace with section 112.1 Application For Appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
Section 113.4 Change to read: Violation Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 114.1 Change to read: Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the agent of the property, or to the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place on the building or structure. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 114.2 Delete.
Section 114.3 Delete.
Section 804.2.2 Delete the exception under condition 2.
Section 804.2.4 Delete condition 2.
Section 1012.2.1 Change to read: Fire Sprinkler System. Where a change in occupancy classification occurs or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in chapter 9 of the international building code that requires an automatic fire sprinkler system to be provided based on the new occupancy in accordance with chapter 9 of the international building code, such system shall be provided throughout the entire building.
Section 1012.2.2 Change to read: Fire Alarm And Detection System. Where a change in occupancy classification occurs or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in chapter 9 of the international building code that requires a fire alarm and detection system to be provided based on the new occupancy in accordance with chapter 9 of the international building code, such system shall be provided throughout the entire building.
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
Section 101.1 Insert: The city of Countryside, Cook County, Illinois.
Section 105.6.2 Delete.
Section 105.6.3 Delete.
Section 107.4 Change to read: Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 107.5 Change to read: Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the agent of the property, or to the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place on the building or structure. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1 of the city code.
Section 108 Delete entire section and replace with section 108.1 Application For Appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
Section 305.1 Delete exception #2.
(Ord. 16-06-0, 2-10-2016, eff. 4-10-2016; amd. Ord. 20-24-O, 9-9-2020; Ord. 21-35-O, 9-22-2021)