The following sections are hereby revised:
2015 International Building Code Amendments
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2015 International Building Code Amendments
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Section 101: General |
Section 103: Department of Building Safety |
Section 104: Duties and Powers of Building Official |
Section 105: Permits |
Section 107: Submittal Documents |
Section 109: Fees |
Section 110: Inspections |
Section 111: Certificate of Occupancy |
Section 113: Board of Appeals |
Section 114: Violations |
101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as “Jersey County” and the 2015 International Building Code of Jersey County, Illinois, will herein be referred to as “this code” or IBC.
Add Exception 2: Bed & Breakfast facilities providing accommodations for five (5) guest rooms or less that are also occupied as the single family residence of the proprietor are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.
Add Exception 3: Lodge/Cottages providing accommodations for three (3) guest rooms or less are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.
101.4.3 Plumbing. Remove International Plumbing Code and replace with the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code.
101.4.6 Energy. Remove International Energy Conservation Code and replace with the latest adopted version of the Illinois Energy Conservation Code as per State Statute 20 ILCS 3125.
Section 102 Applicability.
Change section 102.6 as follows:
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of the adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the Existing Building Code, the Property Maintenance Code, the Fire Code or as deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
Administration and Enforcement
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The office of the Jersey County Code Administrator and Floodplain Manager is hereby created and the official in charge and in thereof shall be known as the County Code Administrator and Certified Floodplain Manager.
103.2 Appointment. The Jersey County Code Administrator shall be appointed by the Jersey County Board.
Section 104 Duties and Powers of Building Official.
Change section 104.4 to read as follows:
104.4 Inspections. The building official is authorized to make all of the required inspections, or the building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority. The owner shall provide such special inspections at their cost as are acquired by the building official.
Add new section as follows:
104.6.1 Disasters. 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 constitutional 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 105 Permits.
105.1 Required. Amend as: Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, move, remove, convert, or demolish of a building or structure, to erect or construct a sign of any description, to erect certain towers, shall first make application to the County Code Administrator and obtain any required permit. Permits are required even though the structure may be movable. Types of permits:
1. One-Two Family Residential Dwelling/Residential Construction (new construction of dwelling, addition, attached garage, unattached garage, unfinished basement, finished basement).
2. Commercial Building (new construction, additions).
3. Demolition Permits (existing structures)
4. Limited (accessory building, pole barn, playhouses, containers).
5. Decks/Carports/Gazebos/Handicap Ramps.
6. Signs/Billboard Permit.
7. Floodplain Development Permit (elevation, human-made change to real estate, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials).
8. Floodplain Minor Development Permit (improvements, repairs, accessory building).
9. Stormwater Development Permit (disturbance of ground over 10,000 sq. ft.).
10. Occupancy Permit (residential, commercial, or floodplain).
11. Platted Subdivision Application.
12. Cell Tower Permit.
13. Solar Farm Development
14. Permits deemed necessary by the County Board
105.1.1 Annual Permit. Delete entirely.
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, proved the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
2. Retaining walls.
3. Water tanks.
4. Sidewalks and driveways.
5. Siding/window awnings.
6. Interior redecorating.
7. Roof repairs.
105.3 Application for Permit. Prior to issuance of building permits, it is the joint duty of the property owner, the construction contractor, and any sub-contractor to complete and file with the building official the building permit application and any other required documentation.
105.3.2 Time, limitation, validity and expiration of application. Permits are valid for 180 days, if no request for inspection has occurred within the 180 days, the application is considered abandoned and no longer valid.
Extensions: One (1) extension of 90 days with no fee. A Second (2) extension of 90 days with fee of 1/2 original cost of the permit. After 12 months a new permit application will be required at full cost of fee.
Section 107 Submittal Documents.
107.1 General. Insert energy efficiency documents required by the 2018 Illinois Energy Conservation Code and amendments.
Section 109 Fees.
109.1 Fees. Work requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with the Permit Fee Schedule as established by the Jersey County Board. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed have been paid. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee has been paid. Permit fees are non-refundable.
Add new section as follows:
109.1.1 Fees other than herein prescribed. The payment of fees listed in the Jersey County Fee schedule shall not relieve the applicant or holder of any permit or any certificate of occupancy from the payment of other fees which shall be prescribed by law or ordinance for inspections, plan reviews or other privileges or requirements, both within and without the jurisdiction of the building official.
109.3 Determination of value of project. The total value of the construction work shall be submitted in itemized detail at the time of application for permit, (all finish work, painting, site grading, paving, landscaping, elevator, other permanent equipment).
Add new section as follows:
109.7 Fees waived for disaster related permits. In the event of a tornado, earthquake, flood or any other disaster of such magnitude to activate a Federal Disaster Declaration, the building official is authorized to waive all permit fees normally collected by the County Code Administrator for repairs or demolition to correct the damage caused by such disaster. These permit fees shall be permitted to be waived for a period not to exceed six months or as otherwise determined by the building official.
Section 10 Inspections.
110.3 Required inspections. Sections 110.3 through 110.3.10 replace “shall make” or “shall be made” with “may make” or “may be made”.
Section 113 Board of Appeals.
113.4 Appeal fee. Insert an administrative fee for said appeal as set by the Jersey County Board.
Section 114 Violations.
114.4 Violation of penalties. Insert a fine of not less than $50.00 and not more than $750.00 for each violation. Each day that such violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
Chapter 2: Definitions
Section 201 Definitions.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Amend to read as follows:
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the 2018 Illinois Energy Conservation Code, 2017 National Electric Code (NFPA 70), or the 2017 Illinois Plumbing Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in these codes.
Section 202 Definitions.
Modify:
ACCESSIBLE. A site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with Chapter 11 of this code and the Illinois Accessibility Code.
CONSTRUCTION COST. The cost of all construction portions of a project, generally based upon the sum of the labor and materials used in the performance of the construction contract and other direct construction cost; does not include compensation paid to the architect and consultants, the cost of the land, right-of-way or other costs which are defined in the construction documents as being the responsibility of the owner.
LICENSED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual who is licensed to practice their respective design profession as defined by 225 ILCS 305/21 - Illinois General Assembly.
PROJECT COST. The total cost of a project including professional compensation, land cost, furnishings and equipment, financing, and other charges as well as the construction cost.
Chapter 10: Means of Egress
Section 1002 Maintenance and Plans. Delete entirety.
Section 1030 Emergency and Rescue.
1030.6 Emergency Escape and Rescue to read as follows:
1030.6 Emergency escapes under decks. Emergency escape windows are allowed to be installed under decks provided the location of the deck allows the emergency escape window to be fully opened and provides a clear path not less than 36 inches in height to an open yard or court.
Chapter 16: Structural Design
Section 1612. Insert “County of Jersey”.
Section 1612. Insert “April 2, 2009”.
Chapter 29: Plumbing Systems
Delete in its entirety.
(Ord. 3, passed 11-9-2021)