The 2012 Edition of the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, first edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as a Residential Building Code of the village for the control of buildings and structures as therein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of the 2012 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings are hereby referred to, adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this subchapter, except with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes to such Code as follows:
(A) Section R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Codes for One and Two-Family Dwellings of the Village of Frankfort, and shall be sited as such, and will be referred to herein as “this code.”
(B) Section R102.5 Appendices. Hereby adopted.
Appendix A SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING
Appendix B SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH DRAFT HOODS, CATEGORY I APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE AND TYPE B VENTS
Appendix C EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT VENT VENTING SYSTEMS
Appendix F RADON CONTROL METHODS
Appendix G SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS. Delete the following sections under Section AG105 Barrier Requirements:
Section 9.1. Delete this provision in its entirety.
Section 10.1. Delete this provision in its entirety.
Appendix H PATIO COVERS
Appendix J EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
(C) Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Delete this section in its entirety:
Building, Electrical, Gas and Mechanical.
(D) Section Rl05.3 Application for Permit. Add the following to the list of application requirements:
8. Three sets of all drawings for a project shall be prepared, signed and sealed by an architect licensed in the State of Illinois, and submitted to the village for review with application.
9. Include window and sliding glass door energy conservation information, R and U Values.
10. Include HVAC heating and cooling load calculations.
(E) Section Rl05.5 Expiration. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Delete one hundred eighty (180) days in this section and replace it with ninety (90) days.
(F) Section 108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Fee Schedule. A fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspections shall be paid in accordance with the schedule as set forth in applicable village ordinances, including Ordinance Nos. 1347 and 1449 entitled, “An Ordinance Amending Building Permit Fees and Inspection Charges for the Village of Frankfort, Will County, Illinois,” as it now exists or from time to time is amended.
(G) Section R109.1 Types of Inspections. Hereby amended to read as follows:
1. INITIAL ON-SITE SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION
A. Sediment and erosion control measures must be installed and maintained during the duration of the entire project in accordance with the applicable village ordinances, including Village of Frankfort Design Standards, Ordinance No. 2487, as from time to time amended.
2. FOOTING INSPECTIONS
1. Inspections required prior to placement of concrete.
2. If poor soil conditions exist, Illinois state-licensed professional engineer will be required to provide a signed and sealed written determination, and inspection prior to placement of concrete.
3. Installation of stone drive.
3. FOUNDATION INSPECTION
1. Inspection of concrete forms in-place prior to any concrete being poured.
2. Reinforcing steel in-place.
3. Forms centered on footing.
4. Installation of stone drive.
4. FOUNDATION BACKFILL INSPECTION
a. Dampproofing in-place.
b. Drain tile in-place.
c. Anchor bolt installation and location.
d. Upon approval of the drain tile inspection, the foundation can be backfilled. The Building Department will permit construction of the deck over the basement or crawlspace areas only, prior to or after backfilling. This will help provide extra safety at the job site and structural integrity to the foundation.
e. Submit spot survey (top of foundation elevation and all setback dimensions).
f. Sediment control inspection.
5. UNDERGROUND PLUMBING INSPECTION
A. Basement Floor - inspection necessary prior to placement of concrete.
6. SANITARY SEWER & WATER INSPECTION
7. ROUGH ELECTRIC INSPECTION
8. ROUGH PLUMBING INSPECTION
9. ROUGH MECHANICAL INSPECTION
10. ROUGH BUILDING INSPECTION
A. No insulation may be installed until the rough inspections have been approved.
11. INSULATION INSPECTION
A. No wall/ceiling coverings may be applied until an insulation inspection has been performed and approved by the village.
12. MASONRY THRU-WALL “SILL” FLASHING AND WINDOW FLASHING INSPECTION
A. Prior to the installation of brick veneer, or stone.
13. CONCRETE FLAT WORK INSPECTION
A. Basement floors
B. Garage floors
C. Patios and stoops
D. Driveways
E. Sidewalks and service walks
14. EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM INSPECTION
The following inspections shall be required for all E.I.F.S. installation:
A. Substrate/flashing inspections
B. E.P.S. board inspection
C. Base coat application inspection
D. Final inspection
E. The installer must adhere to all manufacturers’ requirements for installation, and include a drainage system or equivalent.
15. FINAL PLUMBING INSPECTION
16. FINAL ELECTRIC INSPECTION
17. FINAL MECHANICAL INSPECTION
18. FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION
19. FINAL GRADE INSPECTION
A. Erosion control methods installed.
20. ASPHALT INSPECTION (Minimum Standards)
A. Residential driveway apron (public R.O.W.)
4" compacted asphalt
8" compacted crushed stone CA-6, Grade 8
B. Residential driveway
2-1/2" asphalt
8" compacted crushed stone CA-6, Grade 8
21. LANDSCAPE PERMIT INSPECTION (per applicable village ordinances, including Ordinance No.. 2341, as from time to time amended):
A. Provide complete landscaping plans.
B. Indicate foundation and all top of grade elevations.
C. Provide drawing showing the location of all lawn sprinkler heads on final plat of survey.
(H) Section R109.1-1 Requests for Inspections is added as follows:
A. CONCRETE INSPECTIONS. The owner or contractor shall call a request for an inspection into the Building Department at least 24 hours prior to the requested inspection. All forms and/or concrete will be inspected prior to the placement.
B. BUILDING INSPECTIONS. The owner or contractor shall call a request for an inspection into the Building Department at least 48 hours prior to the requested inspection. For rough inspections, no insulation can be installed, or any type of covering placed over the area remodeled or constructed.
C. FINAL INSPECTIONS. The owner or contractor shall call a request for an inspection into the Building Department at least 48 hours prior to the requested inspection. A building shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Building Official. Before final occupancy certificate is issued, all outstanding re-inspection and other village fees and costs must be paid, and a $10,000 bond must be posted in a form acceptable to the village, to secure, in part, that the construction and improvements comply with all applicable village building codes for that property.
D. ON-SITE IMPROVEMENT INSPECTIONS. The Director of Building and Zoning, or approved agent of the village, shall authorize the inspection of all on-site improvements for commercial, industrial and residential construction projects. On-site improvements include, but are not limited to, curb, gutters, grading, drainage, paving and driveways. The cost of all inspections and reports required under this provision shall be paid by developer/contractor.
(I) Section R113.4 Violation Penalties. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Any person who violates any provisions of this code or who 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, or the requirements of this code, shall be subject to the following penalties as prescribed by law:
1. Civil Remedies. The village can enforce this code as provided by law, including seeking injunctive relief for any violations.
2. Ordinance Violations. In addition but not in lieu of any other penalties, any person violating this code is subject to a fine of not less than $250 or more than $750 per day for each day any violation exists, with each calendar day an offense exists constituting a separate offense.
(J) Section R114.2 Unlawful Continuance. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be penalized as provided by this chapter.
(K) Section Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Roof Snow Load 34 lbs. | Wind Speed 90 mph | SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY B | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | Winter Design Temp 0 degrees Fahrenheit | Flood Hazards Per Ordinance | |||
Weathering Severe | Frost Line Depth 42 inches | Termite Moderate to Heavy | Decay Slight to Moderate | |||||
(L) Section R311 Means of Egress. Add the following:
Section R311.4.1 Landing at Doors. Temporary exterior landing/stairs are permitted for a period not to exceed six months from date of installation.
(M) Section R315 Where required. Hereby amended to read as follows:
4. Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All residential buildings constructed after the effective date of this section shall be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors. This provision shall also apply to existing residential buildings equipped with new oil and gas combustion furnaces and boilers.
a) Power Source. Required carbon monoxide detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring 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.
b) Location. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the immediate vicinity where the fossil fuel-burning appliance, boiler or furnace is located. Carbon monoxide detectors must also be installed within fifteen (15) feet of all sleeping rooms.
c) Compliance. All approved carbon monoxide detectors herein required shall comply with all federal, state and local standards for such devices. Carbon monoxide detectors shall bear the label of a nationally recognized standards testing laboratory, which indicates that each such detector that has been tested and listed as a single carbon monoxide detector.
d) FOSSIL FUEL. Includes coal, natural gas, kerosene oil, propane and wood.
(N) Section R302.2, 302.3, and Table 302.6 Townhomes and Two-Family Dwellings. Revised one hour fire rated construction to 2 hour fire rated construction minimum, with no exceptions.
(O) Section R402.I Wood Foundations. Hereby amended to read as follows:
THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WILL BE DELETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY:
3. Section R403.1 General
4. Figure R403.1(2) & Figure R403J(3)
5. Section R403.2 Footing for Wood Foundations
6. Section R404.2 Wood Foundation Walls
7. Section R404.2.1 Identification
8. Section R404.2.2 Stud Size
9. Section R404.2.3 Height of Backfill
10. Table R404.2.3
11. Table R404.2.4 Backfilling
12. Section R404.2.5 Drainage and Dampproofing
13. Section R404.2.6 Fastening
14. Section R405.2 Wood Foundations
15. Section R406.3 Dampproofing for Wood Foundations
16. Section R406.3.1 Panel Joint Sealed
17. Section R406.3.2 Below Grade Moisture Barrier
18. Section R406.3.3 Porous Fill
19. Section R406.3.4 Backfill
(P) Section R403.1 Footings. The following is added at the end of Section R403.1:
All open and screened porches that are roofed require a minimum 8" wide trench footing foundation that extends at least 42" below finished grade.
Trench footings are not permitted for brick veneer, solid masonry and 1-1/2 story or greater wall construction.
(Q) Section R703.4 Attachments. Table R703.4 Weather-Resistant Siding Attachment and Minimum Thickness:
Siding Material | Nominal Thickness (Inches) |
Vinyl siding | 0.046 |
(R) Section R703.7.5 Flashing. The following shall be added at the end of Section R703.7.5:
“Foundation/Sill Flashing the minimum shelf angle, coping, base flashing, lintel and window sill flashing shall be:
Minimum flashing shall be rubberized asphalt flashing: Manufacturers’ standard composite flashing product, consisting of a pliable and highly adhesive rubberized-asphalt compound bonded to a high density, cross-laminated polyethylene film, to produce an overall thickness of 0.040 inch (1.0 mm) or a rubberized flashing material of similar thickness. Six mil (6 mil) polyethylene is not acceptable.”
(S) Section R703.8 Flashing. The following shall be added at the end of Item 1:
“Exterior Window and Door Flashing shall be:
Minimum flashing shall be a multilayer composite employing polyethylene and fiberglass with an integral adhesive strip that produces a perm rating of less than .30 perms, and complying with ASTM E331. Infiltration barrier joint tape is not acceptable.”
Window and door flashing must be installed in accordance with the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) guidelines.
(T) Section R703.11 Vinyl Siding. Vinyl siding shall be certified and labeled as conforming to the requirements of ASTM D 3679 by an approved quality control agency and shall have a minimum thickness of 0.046 inches.
(U) Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Delete in its entirety.
(Ord. 1478, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 1557, passed 3-4-96; Am. Ord. 1595, passed 11-4-96; Am. Ord. 1877, passed 1-7-02; Am. Ord. 2417, passed 9-17-07; Am. Ord. 2480, passed 6-16-08; Am. Ord. 2595, passed 6-15-09; Am. Ord. 2930, passed 7-21-14; Am. Ord. 3156, passed 5-21-18)