The following sections are hereby revised.
(A) Amendments: code references.
(1) The additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in this section are hereby made to the 2018 International Code Council’s International Residential Code, as adopted by the County Board.
(2) Any reference in the residential code to the “building official” shall mean the County Code Administrator and Certified Floodplain Manager.
(3) Any reference in the International Residential Code to the “name of jurisdiction” shall mean the County of Jersey.
(4) Any reference in the International Residential Code to the “chief appointing authority” shall mean the County Board, as prescribed by ordinance.
(5) Any reference in the International Residential Code to the “Department of Building Safety” shall mean the County Code Administrator’s office.
(6) Any reference in the International Residential Code to the date or time at which the provisions of such code became applicable shall mean the adopted date, which shall be the effective date of the ordinance from which subchapter article is derived, being November 3, 2021, or as provided by law.
(7) If any provision of the International Residential Code is in conflict with any provision of county ordinance, and any amendments thereto, the provisions of the latter shall prevail.
(B) The following sections of the 2018 International Residential Code, are hereby added, amended, revised and changed as follows.
Chapter 1: Scope and Administration
R101.1 Title. Amended: These provisions shall be known as Jersey County and the Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of Jersey County, Illinois, will herein be referred to as “this code” or IRC.
a. Add the following sentence at the end of this section: In addition, when other codes, ordinances, or regulations of the county impose more rigid requirements (as determined by the County Code Administrator), such more rigid requirements shall apply, notwithstanding any conflict with provisions of this code.
R101.2 Scope. Amended to read as follows:
R101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings not more than 3 stories in height with a separate means of egress and townhouses not more than two stories above the grade plane in height with a separate means of egress; and accessory buildings, garages, decks, carports, pole barns (accessory or residential), grain bins or shed in reference to R105.1 below.
Exceptions: Modify exception #2 and adding exceptions #3 to read as follows:
2. Bed & Breakfast facilities providing accommodations for 5 guest rooms or less that are also occupied as the single family residence of the proprietor are permitted to comply with this code.
3. Lodge/cottages providing accommodations for 5 guests or less are permitted to comply with this code.
R102.5 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Adopted appendices are as follows:
a. Appendix (F), Appendix (H), Appendix (J), Appendix (R), Appendix (S).
R102.7 Existing Structures. Amending: The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the International Property Maintenance Code with amendments or the International Fire Code, or as deemed necessary by the County Code Administrator or the Jersey County Board for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
Administration and Enforcement
Section R103 Department of Building Safety.
R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Amend: The office of the Jersey County Code Administrator is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the County Code Administrator.
R103.2 Appointment. Amend: The Jersey County Code Administrator shall be appointed by the Jersey County Board.
Duties and Powers of the Building Official
R104.6 Right of entry.
Add Rl04.6.1. In the event of a disaster such as windstorm, tornado, flood, fire, earthquake, bomb blast or explosion, the building official is hereby authorized to enter and inspect structures within the affected area, subject to restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. When, in the opinion of the building official, there is imminent danger of an unsafe condition, the building official shall take emergency measures in accordance with this code. If the building official determines, after inspection, that a structure is unfit, the building official shall declare it a public nuisance, cause a report to be prepared and notify the affected parties in accordance with this code.
Section R105 - Permits.
R105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, move, or demolish or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, move, remove, convert, or demolish of a building or structure, to erect or construct a sign or billboard of any description, to erect certain towers, shall first make application to the County Code Administrator and obtain any required permit.
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend: Exemption 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. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 100 square feet.
2. Fences.
3. Retaining walls.
4. Water tanks.
5. Sidewalks and driveways.
6. Pools.
7. Siding, window awnings.
8. Interior redecorating.
9. Roof repairs.
10. Decks not exceeding over 25 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling do not serve the exit door required by Section 311.4.
R105.2.1. Emergency repairs. Delete in its entirety.
Add R105.2.4 Damaged building repair. Buildings located in the determined floodplain of Unincorporated Jersey County that are determined by the building official to have sustained light or moderate building damage due to fire, earthquake, wind, flood or other natural disasters shall require a building permit for repairs. The building permit application will include construction drawings showing the scope of work and a report prepared, sealed, signed, and dated by an Illinois-licensed design professional stating that the building damage is light with no structural damage. The 50% Rule for substantial damage or substantial improvements will apply.
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. Amended to read as: An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the Jersey County Code Administrator is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. If a second 90 day extension is granted a fee of one half the original cost of the permit shall be paid before work shall commence. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Exception: Carports, decks, demolition, accessory buildings, grain bins, pole barns, and detached garages must be completed within 180 days from the issuance of the permit.
R105.8 Responsibility. Amend to read as follows: It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of a building, structure or electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems to comply with the applicable codes adopted by Jersey County.
Rl05.8.1 It shall be the duty and responsibility of every person including the homeowner or land owner to verify the required building setbacks, subdivision restrictions if applicable, highway and property lines, and accessibility standards.
R106 - Construction Documents.
R106.1 Submittal documents. Amended: Submittal documents consisting of auto-cad construction documents, detailed plans, and other data shall be submitted in one set with each application for a permit. The Jersey County Code Administrator is authorized to require; when conditions exist, construction documents that shall be prepared by an Illinois licensed design engineer. Submittal of construction documents and other required data shall be retained by the Jersey County Code Administrator.
Section 108 - Fees.
R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Amended: A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by the Jersey County Fee Schedule as adopted by the Jersey County Board have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
R109 - Inspections.
Add Section 109.1.2.1, Backfill inspection, to read as follows:
R109.1.2.1 Backfill inspection. Inspection made after foundation walls are erected. Prior to backfilling the following systems or components including, but not limited to, damp/waterproofing, subsurface drainage system, exterior insulation and anchoring, shall be placed.
Add Section 109.1.2.2 “Concrete slab and under-floor inspection” to read as follows:
109.1.2.2 Concrete slab and under-floor inspection. Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems or service equipment, conduit, piping, accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
R108.7 Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee as set forth in an adopted fee schedule may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re- inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling a practice of calling inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re- inspection. Re-inspection fees may also be assessed for the following:
1. When the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector;
2. For failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested;
3. For deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.
To obtain re-inspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with the fee schedule. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
Section 110 - Certificate of Occupancy.
R110.01 Use and Occupancy. Delete Exception 2.
R110.4 Temporary occupancy. Amended as follows: The building official is authorized to issue a temporary occupancy certificate before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. There will be a $100.00 fee for a temporary Certificate of Occupancy and shall only be valid for 60 days. No structure or building may be occupied until the fee is paid to the building official. The fee is non-refundable.
Section 112 - Board of Appeals.
R112.5 Fees. Add the following: A nominal appeal fee to the Board of Appeals shall be paid as set forth in the Schedule of Fees as adopted by the Jersey County Board. The appeal shall be valid for 180 days and is non refundable.
Section R112 - Violations.
Chapter 2: Definitions
R202 Definitions. The following section is hereby amended by adding these terms to read as follows:
(a) ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure the use of which is incidental to that of the main structure and is located on the same lot.
(b) BED & BREAKFAST FACILITY. A facility providing accommodations for 5 or fewer guest that is also occupied as a single family residence by the proprietor.
(c) CABIN. A structure that contains at least one habitable room for living, sleeping, eating or cooking that is designed, arranged and intended to be occupied by one or two occupants on a temporary basis. Cabins require a sanitary sewage system approved by the Jersey County Environmental Health Department.
(d) TOWNHOUSE (DUPLEX). A single-family dwelling unit constructed of two or more attached units. Each unit extends from foundation to roof, not more than 2 stories in height, with a separate means of egress, and with an open space/yard or public way on at least two sides. Each townhouse shall be considered a separate building with independent exterior walls and shall be separated by a 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly.
Chapter 3: Building Planning
Table R301.2(1) to be amended as follows:
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria | ||||||||||||
Gro und Sno w Load | Wind Design | Seis mic Desig n Cate- gory | Subject to Damage From | Win ter Desi gn Tem p | Ice Barrie r Under lay- ment Requi red | Flood Hazards | Air Free z- ing Inde x | Mea n Ann ual Tem p. | ||||
Spee d mph | Top o- grap hic effec ts, Spec ial wind regio n, or Win d- born e debri s zone
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20 | 115 | No | C | Severe | 40 in. | Mod / Hea vy | 2 | Yes | 198 5 | 4-2-2 009 | 1000 | 50°F |
Section R309 - Garages and Carports.
R309.5 Fire sprinklers. Amended as follows: Private garages may be protected by fire sprinklers where the garage wall has been designed based on Table R302.1(2), Footnote a. Sprinklers in garages shall be connected to an automatic sprinkler system that complies with Section P2904. Garage sprinklers shall be residential sprinklers or quick -response sprinklers, designed to provide a density of .0.05 gym/ft2. Garage doors shall not be considered obstructions with respect to fire sprinkler placement.
Section R313 - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
R313.1 Townhouse automatic sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system may be installed in townhouses. An automatic residential fire sprinkler shall be installed if any of the following conditions occur:
1. The townhouses are constructed in a group of more than four attached units.
2. Any individual townhouse dwelling unit of a structure with four or fewer attached townhouses has a floor area greater than 4,000 square feet on any one story or greater than 8,000 square feet of total floor area for all stories, excluding non-habitable areas separated from the rest of the building by a minimum of one-hour fire-resistive construction and containing smoke or heat detection interconnected with the dwelling unit smoke detectors.
3. Bed & Breakfast facilities providing accommodations for more than 5 guest rooms that are also occupied as the single family residence of the proprietor.
4. Lodge/cottages that are constructed less than five (5) feet apart or over 4000 square feet on any one story or greater than 8000 square feet of total floor area for all stories, excluding non-habitable areas separated from the rest of the buildings by a minimum of one-hour fire resistive construction containing smoke or heat detection interconnected with the dwelling smoke detectors.
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.
R313.2 One- and two- family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system may be installed in one- and two-family dwellings. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be required when the following conditions exist:
1. The one- or two-family dwelling has a floor area greater than 4,000 square feet on any one story or greater than 8,000 square feet of total floor area for all stories, excluding non-habitable areas separated from the rest of the building by a minimum of one-hour fire resistive construction and containing smoke or heat detection interconnected with the dwelling smoke detectors.
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing one- and two-family dwellings that do not have automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.
Chapter 10: Chimneys and Fireplaces
R1005.1 Listing and clearances. Amend to read as follows: 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 inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent.
(Ord. 3, passed 11-9-2021)