(A) Chapter 1, section R101.1 Title, of the international residential code of the city of Dixon, shall be amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code For One- And Two-Family Dwellings Of The City Of Dixon, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
(B) Chapter 1, section R102.2 Other Laws, of the international residential code of the city of Dixon, shall be amended to read as follows:
R102.2 Other Laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provision of local, state, or federal law. In any case where a provision of this code is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health chapter or code of the city existing on the effective date of this code, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the safety and health of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this code is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other chapter or code of the city existing on the effective date of this code which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the safety and health of the people, the provisions of this code shall prevail, and such other chapters or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this code.
(C) Chapter 1, section R103 Department Of Building Safety, of the international residential code of the city of Dixon, is deleted in its entirety.
(D) Chapter 1, section R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit, of the international residential code of the city of Dixon, shall be amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
2. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) maximum depth, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 l) and are installed entirely above ground.
3. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
4. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than forty eight (48") inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
Electrical:
Repairs And Maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling units.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative coolers.
7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
8. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
(E) Chapter 1, section R105.5 Expiration, of the international residential code of the city of Dixon, shall be amended to read as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within one hundred and twenty (120) days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after the time the work is commenced. Every permit issued shall become invalid after three hundred sixty five (365) days from the date of issuance, regardless of progress. Every permit issued for electrical services shall become invalid after ninety (90) days after its issuance, regardless of progress. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than one hundred eighty (180) days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(F) Chapter 1, section R113.2.1 Notice Of Violation - Service, of the international residential code of the city of Dixon, shall be amended to read as follows:
R113.2.1 Notice Of Violation - Service. Notices of violations hereof shall be served upon the person or persons responsible therefor by delivering same to said person personally, or by leaving a copy thereof at said person's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion who shall be informed of the contents thereof, or by sending a copy thereof by U.S. mail to said person's last known address, or, if the letter with a copy is returned showing it has not been delivered to said person, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice.
(G) Chapter 1, section R113.4 Violation Penalties, of the international residential code of the city of Dixon, shall be amended to read as follows:
R113.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 1-4-1
of the Dixon city code. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(H) Chapter 3, table R301.2(1) Climate And Geographic Design Criteria, of the international residential code of the city of Dixon, shall be amended to read as follows:
Table R301.2 (1) Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load | Wind Speed (mph) | Seismic Design Category | Subject To Damage From | Winter Design Temp | ||
Weathering | Frost Line Depth | Termite | ||||
30 | 115 | A | Severe | 42" | Moderate to heavy | -4 Deg F |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required | Flood Hazards | Air Freezing Index | Mean Annual Temp |
Yes | See local | See table | See table |
(I) Section R313 is deleted and amended by the addition of a new section R313, to provide as follows:
Section R313
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
R313.1 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required where additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed, unless the installation of automatic fire sprinklers is required by local municipal ordinance or ordinance of the local fire protection district.
R313.1.1 Design And Installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with the current edition of the Illinois plumbing code and NFPA 13D.
R313.1.2 Other Code Requirements. All structures built without automatic fire sprinkler systems shall comply with all code requirements of the international residential code for non-sprinklered construction.
R313.2 One- And Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required to be installed in one- and two-family dwellings, including additions and alterations to such dwellings.
Exceptions:
1. This provision shall not apply where the installation of automatic fire sprinklers is required by local municipal ordinance or ordinance of the local fire protection district.
R313.2.1 Design And Installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and installed in accordance with the current edition of the Illinois plumbing code and NFPA 13D.
R313.2.2 Other Code Requirements. All structures built without automatic fire sprinkler systems shall comply with all code requirements of the international residential code for non-sprinklered construction.
(J) Section R322.1.5 is amended, to provide as follows:
R322.1.5 Lowest Floor. The lowest floor shall be the floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basement.
(K) Section R322.2.1 (subsections 1 and 3) are hereby amended to read as follows:
R322.2.1 Elevation Requirements.
1. Buildings and structures in flood hazard areas not designated as coastal A zones, shall have the lowest floors elevated 12" (30.5 cm) above the design flood elevation.
3. Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated 12" (30.5 cm) above the design flood elevation.
(L) Section R322.2.2 is deleted in its entirety.
(M) Section R403.3.5 is added to read as follows:
R403.3.5 Detached Garages Or Sheds. The code official may approve a continuous slab on ground foundations which are located where adequate subsoil drainage frost protection is provided and the following conditions are met:
1. Structure is non-occupiable, unconditioned, detached, of use groups S or U, does not contain any masonry and does not exceed (1) one story or 25 feet (7.62 m) in height.
2. Slab/foundation may not bear on peats, organic or other questionable soils.
3. Slab thickness is not less than 4" with a minimum of 6" x 6" 10#/10# WWF reinforcing.
4. The perimeter of the slab turns down to a minimum of 12" below grade and is reinforced with a minimum of 1 continuous [minimum 12" tied laps] #4 steel reinforcing bar.
5. A minimum of 4 inches of screened and washed gravel or crushed stone under entire slab.
The grade surrounding the building shall fall a minimum of 6" within the first 10'.
(N) Section R1005.1 is amended to provide as follows:
R1005.1 Listing And Clearances. Factory-built chimneys shall be listed and labeled and shall be installed and terminated in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instruction. Where, upon inspection, listing specifications are not present or visible, combustible materials within 18 inches of the chimney shall be protected with 5/8" type X gypsum board or equivalent.
(O) Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency, is deleted and replaced as follows:
Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency
Section 1101 General
N1101.1 Scope. The provisions of the Illinois efficient buildings act, which adopts the international energy conservation code with state of Illinois amendments, shall govern the design and construction of buildings under this code for energy efficiency.
(P) Section N1101.4 (R102.1.1) is amended to provide as follows:
N1101.4 (R102.1.1) Above Code Programs. Compliance shall be demonstrated by meeting the requirements of the current international energy conservation code as mandated by the state of Illinois.
(Q) Section M1201.2 is amended to provide as follows:
M1201.2 Application. In addition to the general administration requirements of chapter 1, the administrative provisions of this chapter shall also apply to the mechanical requirements of chapters 12 through 24, and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
(R) Section M1201.3 is added to provide as follows:
M1201.3 Licenses And Permits. Mechanical licenses and permits shall be obtained in accordance with chapter 1 and the 2015 international mechanical code as amended.
Exception:
1. Jurisdiction with no mechanical licensing requirements.
(S) Section M1203 is added to provide as follows:
M1203 Heating Requirements.
M1203.1 Heating Required. Heat/supply air is required in all rooms (including bathrooms).
Exception:
1. Unoccupied storage or other unoccupied spaces.
(T) Section M1401.3.1 is added to provide as follows:
M1401.3.1 Calculations Required. The permit applicant shall submit a room by room manual J, S, and D calculations for all HVAC equipment and/or replacement prior to permit issuance.
(U) Section M1401.6 is added to provide as follows:
M1401.6 Furnace Repair. The use of furnace cement or welding for the repair of a furnace heat exchanger is prohibited.
(V) Section M1408, Vented Floor Furnaces, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(W) Section M1602.2 - 4 is amended to provide as follows:
4. Return air openings for HVAC systems for all dwelling units, including manufactured and modular homes shall comply with all of the following: (Exceptions unchanged)
(X) G2414.10.1 is added as follows:
G2414.10.1 Welded Connections Required. All gas lines two and one half inches (21/2") inside diameter size or larger shall be of welded construction between the consumer's connection to the gas meter and the shut-off valve located immediately adjacent to any gas burning unit. All gas fuel lines carrying gas at one (1) P.S.I.G. or greater shall be of welded construction between the consumer's connection to the gas meter and the shut-off valve located immediately adjacent to any gas burning unit.
(Y) Section G2415.12 (404.12) is amended to provide as follows:
G2415.12 (404.12) Minimum Burial Depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 12 (30.5mm) inches below grade except as provided for in section G2415.12.1. Piping systems and electrical wiring shall be separated a minimum of 12 inches horizontal when sharing the same trench. Burial depth may be less than 12 inches as provided for in section 404.12.1.
(Z) Section G2445 (621) Unvented Room Heaters, is deleted.
(AA) Section P2501.1 is amended to provide as follows:
P2501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the Illinois plumbing code, including local amendments, shall govern the installation of plumbing. All work shall be performed by state of Illinois licensed plumbers in accordance with the plumbing licensing act.
(Ord. 2991, 2-1-2016)