A. Codes Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set out herein, that certain code known as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, prepared and published by the International Code Council, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy of which is available for inspection and is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition:
1. Section 101.1: Insert "Elk Grove Village".
2. Section 103.5: Fees is hereby deleted in its entirety.
3. Section 107.3: Method of Service is hereby amended by adding thereto the following sentence:
Service of such notice in any of the foregoing manners upon the owners' agent or upon the person responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.
4. Section 304.14: Insert "April 1" and "December 1".
5. Section 602.3: Insert "October 1" and "May 15".
6. Section 602.4: Insert "October 1" and "May 15".
7. Amend Section 702.2 to read as follows:
702.2 Aisles: Arrangements of chairs or tables and chairs shall provide for ready access by aisle access ways and aisles to each egress door. The minimum clear width of each aisle in occupancies in Use Groups A, E and I-2 shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the building code listed in Chapter 8. In all other occupancies, aisles shall have a minimum required clear width of 44 inches (1118mm) where serving an occupant load greater than 50, and 36 inches (914mm) where serving an occupant load of 50 or less. The clear width of aisles shall not be obstructed by chairs, tables or other objects.
8. Add new Section 702.5 as follows:
702.5 Exit Signs: All means of egress shall be indicated with approved "Exit" signs where required by the building code listed in Chapter 8. All "Exit" signs shall be maintained visible and all illuminated "Exit" signs shall be illuminated at all times that the building is occupied.
9. Add new Section 702.6 as follows:
702.6 Dead-end Travel Distance: All corridors that serve more than one exit shall provide direct connection to such exits. The length of a dead-end corridor shall not exceed 35 feet (10668 mm) where the building is not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. The dead-end travel distance limitation shall be increased to 70 feet (21336 mm) where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
10. Section 704.7 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms is hereby amended by adding thereto the following final sentence:
Anyone tampering or interfering with the effectiveness of a smoke alarm shall be in violation of this code.
11. Add new Section 704.8 as follows:
704.8 Fire Extinguishers: All portable fire extinguishers shall be visible, provided with ready access thereto, and maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition. Extinguishers shall be of an approved type.
12. Add new Section 704.9 as follows:
704.9 Manual Fire Alarm Boxes: All manual fire alarm boxes shall be operational and unobstructed.
13. Add new Section 704.10 as follows:
704.10 Smoke and Heat Detectors: All smoke and heat detectors shall be operational and free from any obstructions that prevent proper operation, including smoke entry.
(Ord. 3597, 3-12-2019)