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(A) The designation of dwellings or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the determination and placarding of the unfit dwellings or dwelling units shall be carried out in compliance with the requirements of this section.
(B) Any dwelling or dwelling unit which fails to meet the requirements of §§ 150.165, 150.166, 150.167 and 150.168, or any of them
to the extent that health, safety and welfare of occupants or adjacent occupants or properties is at risk of health or harm such as the structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the building is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the building or to the public, hereof, may be declared to be unfit for human habitation and may be so designated and placarded by the City Manager or his/her designee.
(C) Any dwelling or dwelling unit determined as unfit for human habitation, and so designated and placarded by the City Manager or his/her designee, shall be vacated within a reasonable period, not to exceed five business days as ordered by the City Manager or his/her designee.
(D) No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been determined and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from and the placard is removed by the Inspector who shall remove the placard only when the defect or defects upon which the determination and placarding action were based have been eliminated, and after the dwelling or dwelling unit has been inspected and been found to comply in all respects with the requirements of this subchapter.
(E) No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been determined and placarded as such, except as provided in division (D) above.
(F) An owner may file a written appeal of this designation with the City Clerk’s office. This appeal shall be filed within five business days of placarding of the building. Appeals shall be heard by the city’s administrative hearing officer at the next regularly scheduled administrative court date.
(1990 Code, § 6-265) (Ord. 63-722, passed 7-29-1963; Ord. 72-235, passed 11-20-1972; Ord. 18-3568, passed 6-18-2018) Penalty, see §
150.999
Statutory reference:
Unsafe buildings, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, §§ 11-31-1 et seq.
HOUSING CODE MINIMUM STANDARDS
(A) No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein, which does not comply with the minimum requirements of this section.
(B) Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system, meeting the requirements of the State Department of Public Health.
(C) Every dwelling unit (except as otherwise permitted under division (E) of this section) shall contain a room which affords privacy to a person within the room and which is equipped with a flush water closet and lavatory basin in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system meeting the requirements of the State Department of Public Health.
(D) Every dwelling unit (except as otherwise permitted under division (E) of this section) shall contain, within a room which affords privacy to a person within the room, bathing facilities; the room may be the same room as required under division (C).
(E) The occupants of not more than one dwelling unit may share a single flush water closet, a single lavatory basin and bathtub or shower. The water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system meeting the requirements of the State Department of Public Health.
(F) Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with adequate rubbish and garbage disposal facilities or storage containers with tight-fitting lids or covers adequate to prevent access to the garbage and rubbish by insects, rodents or other pests.
(G) Every dwelling unit shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress leading to a safe and open space at ground level as required by the laws of this state and the city.
(H) (1) In dwelling unit(s) every sleeping room shall have not less than one primary means of escape and one secondary means of escape. A secondary means of escape shall not be required where one of the following conditions are met:
(a) The bedroom has a door leading directly to the outside of the building at or to grade level.
(b) The dwelling unit is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
(2) The requirements of this division shall apply to new dwellings or modified dwellings only. All other dwellings shall meet the requirements of the code applicable at the time of its construction.
(I) Every rental premises with more than two units shall have a fire extinguisher placed in a common area, indoor or outdoor, in which all tenants have access.
(J) Every dwelling shall have running water properly connected to a water and sewer system, meeting the requirements of the State Department of Public Health.
(1990 Code, § 6-281) (Ord. 63-722, passed 7-29-1963; Ord. 63-741, passed 12-16-1963; Ord. 69-6, passed 1-20-1969; Ord. 18-3568, passed 6-18-2018) Penalty, see §
150.999
(A) No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the minimum requirements of this section.
(B) Every common hall and stairway in residential dwellings, other than one- and two-family dwellings, shall be lighted at all times with at least 60-watt standard incandescent light bulb or equivalent illumination for each 200 square feet of floor area, provided that the spacing between lights shall not be greater than 30 feet.
(C) Every habitable room shall be provided with light by one of the following methods:
(1) Natural light by at least one exterior window, facing directly to a public way, yard or court with a minimum total window area of not less than 8% of the floor area of the room served; or
(2) Artificial light sufficient to permit the maintenance of sanitary conditions, and the safe occupancy of the space and utilization of the appliances, equipment and fixtures.
(D) Every habitable room and bathroom shall be provided with ventilation by one of the following methods:
(1) Natural ventilation through at least one window that can be easily opened to the outdoors. The total openable window area in every habitable room shall be equal to at least 4% of the floor area being ventilated. Every window, or other opening to the outside of a dwelling, used for ventilation shall be supplied with tightly fitting screens that provide protection against flies, mosquitos and other insects.
(2) Mechanical ventilation shall be provided by a method of supply air and return or exhaust air, in accordance with the adopted Mechanical Code.
(3) A bathroom that is equipped with a mechanical ventilation system shall discharge directly to the outdoors and shall not be recirculated.
(E) Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with water-heating facilities properly installed and maintained in good and safe working order to furnish water at a minimum of 120ºF.
(F) When there is electrical service available to the building or structure, every habitable room of a dwelling or multi-family dwelling shall contain at least two separate and remote outlets, one of which may be a ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. In kitchens, three separate and remote wall-type electrical convenience outlets or two convenience outlets and one ceiling or wall-type electric fixture shall be provided. Every public hall, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room shall contain at least one electric light fixture. In addition to the electric light fixture in every bathroom and laundry room, there shall be provided at least one electric outlet. Every electrical outlet and fixture, as required, shall be installed, maintained and connected to the source of electric power in accordance with the provisions of the Electrical Code of the city. Where it is found that the electrical system in a building constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the building by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the Electrical Inspector shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
(G) Every dwelling and multi-family dwelling shall have heating facilities and the owner of the heating facilities shall be required to see that they are properly installed, safely maintained and in good working condition, and that they are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms located therein, to a temperature of at least an average of 68ºF. The owner shall maintain a minimum average room temperature of 68ºF in all habitable rooms, including bathrooms and toilet rooms, when rented, at all times. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature (-4°F), maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full capacity. Cooking appliances or portable, unvented, fuel- burning space heaters shall not be used to provide required heating.
(H) Every laundry or furnace room, and all similar nonhabitable work space located in a dwelling or multiple dwelling shall have one supplied electric light fixture available at all times.
(I) Every basement window used or intended to be used for ventilation and every other opening to a basement or cellar which might provide an entry for rodents shall be supplied with a screen or any other device as will effectively prevent the entry.
(J) All construction done and installations made to comply with the provisions of this subchapter shall be in accordance with the ordinances of the city and statutes of the state regulating the construction and installations.
(K) All exterior walls shall have exterior wall coverings and flashing installed, and maintained, in such a manner so as to provide a weather resisting barrier for the protection of building structural members and interior space from the detrimental effects of the exterior environment.
(L) On every dwelling every chimney shall be kept in safe repair.
(M) Every inside and outside stairway, porch and every appurtenance thereto of every dwelling shall be maintained in a good state of repair as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed upon it.
(N) All garages, toolsheds and all other outbuildings shall be kept in good repair so as not to be unsafe or become a harborage for rats and other rodents.
(O) Habitable rooms in existing buildings shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than seven feet except that in attics on top half-stories the ceiling height can be less than seven feet no more than one-third of the area when used for sleeping, study or similar activity. In calculating the floor area of the rooms those portions of the floor area of the room having a clear ceiling height of five feet or more may be included.
(1990 Code, § 6-282) (Ord. 63-722, passed 7-29-1963; Ord. 69-6, passed 1-20-1969; Ord. 69-29, passed 6-30-1969; Ord. 70-108, passed 11-2-1970; Ord. 71-164, passed 9-7-1971; Ord. 18-3568, passed 6-18-2018) Penalty, see §
150.999
(A) No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for human habitation which does not comply with the requirements of this section.
(B) Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and roof shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof; capable of affording privacy; and kept in good repair.
(C) Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof and kept in good repair.
(D) Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstruction.
(E) Every water closet compartment floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit the floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(F) Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this subchapter shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition so that it will function safely and effectively.
(1990 Code, § 6-283) (Ord. 63-722, passed 7-29-1963) Penalty, see § 150.999
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