(A) For the purpose of regulating the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location, and use of detached one and two family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures in the jurisdiction of the city, and providing for the issuance of permits therefor, the International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, and any amendments thereto that may from time to time be made, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted. Said Code shall be administered by the Department.
(B) Amendments to the International Residential Code.
(1) Appendix G is hereby adopted to control the design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs installed in or on the lot of a one or two family dwelling.
(2) Appendix H is hereby adopted to control the design and construction of patio covers installed in or on the lot of a one or two family dwelling.
(3) Appendix E governing the design and construction of manufactured housing used as dwellings is hereby adopted.
(4) Appendix J governing existing buildings and structures is hereby adopted.
(5) Appendix K governing sound transmission between dwelling units is hereby adopted.
(6) Appendix M governing home day cares operated within a dwelling is hereby adopted.
(7) Section R101.1. Insert "City of Danville, Illinois."
(8) Section R103 shall be deleted in its entirety.
(9) Section R105.1 shall be deleted in its entirety and be replaced with:
"Any person desiring to perform any of the following activities shall first submit an application for a permit to the Building Official, and these activities shall not commence without a permit being issued in accordance with Section R105.3.
1. Construct or alter a structure.
2. Construct an addition.
3. Demolish or move a structure.
4. Install or alter any equipment which is regulated by this code.
5. The construction or placement of structures, either above-ground or in-ground, such as:
a. Fences.
b. Patios and decks.
c. Swimming pools greater than 24" deep.
d. Sheds.
6. New windows, replacement or others.
7. Roofs: All roofing being either new or recover involving more than one (1) square of shingles or more than 100 square feet on other type of roofing. Less than that amount is a minor repair.
8. New interior partition walls.
9. Sidewalks.
10. Driveways.
11. Parking lots.
12. Retaining walls in hazardous locations and/or abutting property lines.
13. These specific activities do not require a permit: installation or replacement of exterior siding: installation or replacement of gutters or downspouts; installation of cabinets, countertops and similar finish work; carpeting, tiling and other floor finishing; drywall installation and finishing; and painting and wallpapering."
(10) Section R105.2 shall be amended by striking items 1, 2, 5 and 10 under "Building".
(11) Section R112.1 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with: "R112.1 General. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official may be made pursuant to Chapter 164 of the City Code."
(12) Section R112.3 shall be deleted in its entirety.
(13) Section R113.2 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with: "R113.2 Enforcement. Enforcement of any violation of this code shall be conducted pursuant to this Chapter and Chapter 166 of the City Code."
(14) Sections R113.3 and R113.4 shall be deleted in their entirety.
(15) Table R301.2(l) shall be amended by inserting Ground Snow Load = "20", Wind Design Speed = "90", Seismic Design Category = "B". Subject to damage from weathering = "severe", Frost line depth = "36 inches". Termite - "Mod-Heavy". Winter Design Temp = "0". Ice Barrier Underlayment Required = "Yes", Air freezing index = "1500". Mean Annual Temp = "52 degrees".
(16) Section R309.5 shall be deleted in its entirety.
(17) Section R313.2 and its accompanying subparagraphs shall be deleted in their entirety.
(18) Chapter 25 Plumbing Administration, Chapter 26 General Plumbing Requirements, Chapter 27 Plumbing Fixtures, Chapter 28 Water Heaters, Chapter 29 Water Supply and Distribution, Chapter 30 Sanitary Drainage, Chapter 31 Vents, Chapter 32 Traps, and Chapter 33 Storm Drainage shall all be deleted in their entirety.
(Ord. 7547, passed 10-1-91; Am. Ord. 7822, passed 3-5-96; Am. Ord. 8023, passed 4-6-99; Am. Ord. 8343, passed 3-2-04; Am. Ord. 8932, passed 4-1-14; Am. Ord. 9033, passed 2-2-16)