“Chapter 1. ADMINISTRATIVE.
Section R-101: Title. Scope, and Purpose.
R-101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings of the Village of East Dundee and shall be cited as such and will be referred herein as “this Code.”
Section R-105: Permits.
R-105.5.1 Expiration. Every permit issued by the village shall expire by limitation under the provisions of this chapter after 360 days and at that time all work must cease. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply in writing to the Building Official for an extension for an additional 180 days at a cost of one-half (1/2) of the original permit fee before the work may recommence.
Section R-113: Violations:
R-1 13.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Code 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 this Code shall be subject to a fine as prescribed by § 151.999 of the village Code of Ordinances. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense and shall be subject to additional fines.
Section R-114: Stop Work Order.
R-114.1 Notice to Owner. Upon notice from the Building Official that work on any building or structure is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this Code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The Stop Work Order shall be in writing and shall be posted in a conspicuous place visible from the street.
R-114.2 Unlawful Continuance. 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 subject to a fine as prescribed by § 151.999 of the village Code of Ordinances.
Chapter 3. BUILDING PLANNING.
Section 309: Garages and Carports.
R-309.1 Opening Protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes or into a room containing a house heating unit or other fuel burning appliance shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and the residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1-3/4 inch in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 1-3/4 inch in thickness, or 20 minute fire rated doors. All doors that open directly into a residence from an attached garage shall be equipped with a self closing device.
R-309.2 Separation Required. The garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic by not less than 5/8 inch, type X fire rated gypsum board applied to the garage side. Where the separation is a floor ceiling assembly, the structure supporting the separation shall also be protected by not less than 1-3/4 inch, type X, fire rated gypsum board or equivalent.
R-309.3 Floor Surface and Gas Curb. Garage floor surfaces shall be a minimum of 4 inches of concrete on top of 4 inches of compacted crushed stone (CA 6 or better). A 6 inch curb shall be provided between the residence and the garage.
The area of the floor used for parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main doorway.
R-309.6 Detached Garages on Slab-On-Grade. Detached garages may be constructed on a slab-on-grade with a thickened edge grade beam a minimum of 18 inches thick and 20 inches in width and a minimum floor thickness of 4 inches. The grade beam shall extend a minimum of 12 inches below grade and extend a minimum of 6 inches above grade. The grade beam shall be poured and undisturbed soil and the floor area shall be poured on a minimum of 4 inches of compacted crushed stone (CA-6 or better).
Section R-314: Stairways.
R-314.2 Treads and Risers. The maximum riser height shall be 7-3/4 inches (196 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 10 inches (254 mm). The riser height shall be measured vertically between the leading edges of the adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the tread’s leading edge. The walking surface of treads and landings of a stairway shall be sloped no steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2 percent slope). The riser height of adjacent reads shall not vary more than 3/16 inch (5 mm). The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
Section R-317: Smoke Detectors.
R-317.2 Power Source. In new construction, the required smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building writing when such wiring is served from a commercial source, and when primary power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for over current protection. Smoke detector wiring shall be installed in dedicated conduit and shall not terminate at any junction box except those required for smoke detectors. Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be battery operated when installed in buildings without commercial power or in buildings that undergo alterations, repairs, or additions regulated by Section R-317.1.1.
Section R-321: Dwelling Unit Separation.
R-321.1 Two Family Dwellings. Dwelling units in two family dwellings shall be separated from each other by a wall and/or floor assemblies of not less than two (2) hour fire resistive rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E 119. Fire resistance rated floor-ceiling and wall assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the exterior wall, and wall assemblies shall extend to the underside of the roof sheathing.
R-321.2 Townhouses. Each townhouse shall be considered a separate building and shall be separated by two (2) hour fire resistance rated wall assemblies.
Chapter 4. FOUNDATIONS.
Section R-401: General.
R-401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings.
Exceptions: Exception No’s. 1, 1.1, and 1.2 are hereby deleted in their entirety and the following inserted in their place. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R-301.2(1) shall meet the provisions of Section R-327.
R-401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R-301 and of transmitting the resulting loads according to Section R-301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed, and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
R-401.2.1 Detached Masonry and Masonry Veneer Garages. Detached masonry and masonry garages shall be supported by a frost protected footing and wall foundation. The footing shall be a minimum of 16 inches wide and 8 inches thick. The foundation wall shall not be less than 8 inches and shall extend a minimum of 6 inches above grade.
Section R-402: Materials.
R-402.1 Wood Foundations. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-402.1.1 Fasteners. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-402.1.2 Wood Treatment. This section is deleted in its entirety.
Section R-403: Footings.
R-403.1.1 Minimum Size. Minimum sizes for concrete and masonry footings shall be as set forth in Table R-403.1 and Figure R-403.1(1). The footing width, W, shall be based on the load-bearing value of the soil in accordance with Table R-401.1. Spread footings shall be at least 8 inches (152 mm) in thickness and 16 inches in width. Footing projections, P, shall be at least 2 inches (51 mm) and shall not exceed the thickness of the footing. The size of footings supporting piers and columns shall be based on the tributary load and allowable soil pressure in accordance with Table 401.4.1.
R-403.2 Footings for Wood Foundations. This section is deleted in its entirety.
Section R-404: Foundation Walls.
R-404.1.2 Concrete Foundation Walls. Concrete foundation walls shall be constructed as set forth in Tables R-404.1.1(1), R-404.1.1(2), R-404.1.1(3), and R-404.1.1(4) and shall also comply with the provisions of this section and the applicable provisions of Section R-402.2. In Seismic Design Categories D and D concrete foundation walls shall comply with Section R-404.1.4.
The use of trench footings and foundations shall not be permitted.
Section R-405: Foundation Drainage.
R-405.2 Wood Foundations. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-405.2.1 Base. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-405.2.2 Moisture Barrier. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-405.2.3 Drainage System. This section is deleted in its entirety.
Section R-406: Foundation Waterproofing and Damp Proofing.
R-406.3 Damp Proofing for Wood Foundations. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-406.3.1 Panel Joint Sealed. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-406.3.2 Below Grade Moisture Barrier. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-406.3.3 Porous Fill. This section is deleted in its entirety.
R-406.3.4 Backfill. This section is deleted in its entirety.
Section R-407: Columns.
R-407.1 Wood Column Protection. This section is deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 5. FLOORS.
Section R-502: Wood Floor Framing.
R-502.14 Protection of Engineered Floor Systems. Prefabricated wood I-joist and open web floor truss systems supporting first floor construction shall be protected from fire by unpenetrated 5/8 Type X, fire drywall or a sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13D.
Chapter 10. CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES:
Section R-1001: Masonry Chimneys.
R-1001.6.1 Spark Arrestors. Spark arrestors with a maximum of 1/2 inch wire mesh shall be installed on all solid fuel burning fireplaces.
Chapter 24. FUEL GAS:
Section G-2419 (409): Gas Shutoff Valves.
G-2419.5 Equipment Shutoff Valve. Each appliance shall be provided with a shutoff value separate from the appliance. The shutoff valve shall be located in the same room as the appliance, not further than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the appliance and shall be installed upstream from the union, connector, or quick disconnect device it serves. Such shutoff valves shall be provided with ready access.
Exception. The exception is hereby deleted in its entirety.
G-2419.5.1 (409.5.1) Shutoff Value in Fireplace. Equipment shutoff valves located in the firebox shall be installed in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. An equipment shutoff valve complying with Section G-2419.5 (409.5) is required in fireplaces with approved shutoffs in the firebox.
Section G-2443 (620): Unvented Room Heaters.
G-2443.1 (620.1) General. Unvented room heaters, fireplaces, and other unvented appliances shall not be allowed.
G-2443.2 (620.2) Prohibited Use. This section is hereby deleted in its entirety.
G-2443.3 (620.3) Input Rating. This section is hereby deleted in its entirety.
G-2443.4 (620.4) Prohibited Locations. This section is hereby deleted in its entirety.
G-2443.5 (620.5) Room or Space Volume. This section is hereby deleted in its entirety.
G-2443.6 (620.6) Oxygen-Depletion Safety System. This section is hereby deleted in its entirety.
G-2443.7 (620.7) Unvented Log Heaters. This section is hereby deleted in its entirety.
PART VII — PLUMBING:
Chapter 25. PLUMBING ADMINISTRATION. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 26. GENERAL PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 27. PLUMBING FIXTURES. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 28. WATER HEATERS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 29. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 30. SANITARY DRAINAGE. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 31. VENTS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 32. TRAPS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
PART VIII — ELECTRICAL:
Chapter 33. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 34. ELECTRICAL DEFINITIONS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 35. SERVICES. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 36. BRANCH CIRCUITS AND FEEDER REQUIREMENTS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 37. WIRING METHODS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 38. POWER AND LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 39. DEVICES AND LIGHTING FIXTURES. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 40. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 42. CLASS 2 REMOTE CONTROL, SIGNALING, AND POWER LIMITED CIRCUITS. This chapter is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Appendix F: RADON CONTROL METHODS is here adopted in its entirety.
Appendix G: SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND HOT TUBS is here adopted in its entirety.”
(Ord. 2001-17, passed 9-17-2001; Am. Ord. 04-22, passed 6-21-2004; Am. Ord. 06-43, passed 10-16-2006)