(A) Code adopted. There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, that certain Building Code known as the International Building Code - 2015 edition, including Appendix C, Group U-Agricultural Buildings; Appendix F, Rodentproofing; Appendix H, Signs; and Appendix I, Patio Covers, and as thereafter amended and on file with the Village Clerk as the Building Code for the Village.
(B) Copies on file. At least one copy of the International Building Code-2015 has been on file in the Village Hall for more than 30 days prior to the adoption hereof and is now on file. The Building Official shall keep on file in his or her office at least one copy of the International Building Code - 2015, which shall be available for inspection.
(C) Special provisions. The following words, provisions, and paragraphs are to be added to the following designated sections of the International Building Code - 2015. These provisions supersede the requirements of the indicated provisions of such code.
101.1 Title: Insert Village of Diamond.
101.4 Referenced codes (add to the end of the fourth line).
Add: .. .as amended and adopted by the Village of Diamond.
101.4.3 Plumbing. Delete the reference to the “International Plumbing Code” and the “International Private Sewage Disposal Code” and replace then with the “Illinois State Plumbing Code, current edition”.
103 Department of Building Safety. Delete in its entirety and insert as follows:
The Building Official shall be charged with the enforcement of the Building Code as amended herein.
105.2 Work Exempt From Permit: Delete the following:
Building: Number 2
Add the following:
Retaining walls with an unbalanced soil load of 30 inches or less in height
105.3 Application For Permit: Add the following:
8. Where applicable, describe the land in which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address, and signed sealed copy of plat of survey prepared by an Illinois Licensed Professional Land Surveyor.
107.1 General: Shall be added as follows:
Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn on 36" x 24" paper and have an Illinois Licensed Professional Architect stamp on all pages, or as required by the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989. Deviations from the size requirement may be approved by the Building Official,
R109.4 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance: Shall be added as follows:
Persons who commence or complete work without obtaining the required building permit, in addition to any other fines or penalties, shall be required to pay a penalty prior to issuance of the building permit. The penalty for commencing or completed work without obtaining the required building permit shall be the cost of the standard building permit fee, with a maximum penalty as set forth in Section 10.99 of the Village Code.
109.6 Refunds: Shall be deleted in its entirety.
113 Board of Appeals (Board of Appeals, delete section and insert):
That any person, firm or corporation shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Building Official to the Village Planning and Zoning Commission. Means of appeal shall follow requirements set forth in Section 14.06, Appeals of Administration Decisions, of the Village Zoning Code.
114.1 Unlawful Acts: Shall read as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by the International Building Code or amendments to the International Building Code as herein provided, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of the International Building Code or amendments to the International Building Code as herein provided.
114.2 Notice Of Violation: Shall read as follows:
The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of the International Building Code or amendments to the International Building Code as herein provided, or In violation of a permit certificate Issued under the provisions of the International Building Code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. Administrative notices are attempts to secure voluntary compliance and are not the start of prosecution for jurisdictional purposes.
114.3 Prosecution Of Violation: Shall read as follows:
If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the Building Official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the Village to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of the International Building Code or amendments to the International Building Code as herein provided or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
114.4 Violation Penalties: Shall read as follows:
Any person who violates a provision of the International Building Code or amendments to the International Building Code as herein provided or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the International Building Code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law and as provided in Section 10.99 of the Village Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
115.1 Authority: Shall read as follows:
Whenever the Building Official finds any work regulated by the International Building Code, amendments to the International Building Code as herein provided, or Village ordinances being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of the International Building Code, amendments to the International Building Code as herein provided, Village ordinances, or dangerous or unsafe, the Building Official is authorized to issue a stop work order,
115.3 Unlawful Continuance: Shall read as follows:
Any person who shall continue any work 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 subject to penalties as prescribed by law and as provided In Section 10.99 of the Village Code.
116.5 Restoration (add to section):
A structure declared unsafe by the Building Official may be restored to safe condition as provided in Section 116.1 hereof; provided that if the damage or cost of reconstruction or restoration is fifty percent (50%) or more of Its current replacement value, it shall be made to conform, with respect to materials and type of construction, to the requirements for new structures as provided for In the Building Code. Replacement value is three times the assessed valuation of the improvement (based on Information obtained from the Grundy or Will County Assessor). When assessed valuation data is not available, replacement value shall be determined by an insurance adjuster. If the property is not insured and assessed value Information is not available, the average quotes from a minimum of two general contractors shall be used.
1612.3 Establishment Of Flood Hazard Areas: Insert Refer to Chapter 155, Flood Damage Prevention, of the Village of Diamond Code of Ordinances.
H101.2 Signs exempt from permits: Delete as follows:
Number 1 - Painted non-illuminated signs.
(Ord. 2018-03, passed 1-23-2018)