The following words and phrases as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is required by the context. Where terms are not defined herein and are defined elsewhere in this Code, they shall have the meanings as so defined.
ALTERATION. A change in size, shape, character or use of a structure.
APPROVED. "Approved," as applied to a material, device, or method of construction, shall mean approved by the Director of Fire and Building under the provisions of this chapter, or approved by other authority designated by law to give approval in the matter in question.
BUILDING, EXISTING. A building erected prior to the adoption of this chapter, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued prior to the adoption of this chapter.
BUILDING HEIGHT. The height in feet shall be taken as the vertical distance from the average grade adjacent to the building to the mean height of the roof. In determining height, parapet walls not exceeding three feet in height from the roof surface shall not be considered. Any projection, penthouse, roof tank, chimney and similar roof structure shall not be included in height unless the aggregate area of such structures exceeds one-third of the area of the roof of the building.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. Those individual(s) authorized by the Director of Fire and Building from time to time to administer and enforce this chapter. The Building Official may be an employee of the village or an independent contractor hired by the village to act in this role.
BUILDING PERMIT. A permit issued by the village for construction, erection or alteration of a structure or building.
CONTRACTOR. A person or business who agrees to furnish construction materials and/or perform construction services, for a specific price.
CONTRACTORS. Shall include, but not be limited to: carpenters, electricians, plumbers, cement contractors, siding installers, excavators, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sheet metal, masonries, sewer, house moving and window installers. Any contractor performing work requiring a building permit shall be licensed.
DRAFT STOPPING. Building materials installed to prevent the movement of air, smoke, flames and gases to other areas of a building through large concealed passages such as attic spaces and floor assemblies with suspended ceilings or open web trusses.
ELEVATOR. A hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform which moves in guides for the transportation of individuals or freight in a substantially vertical direction through successive floors or levels of a building or structure.
FIRE STOPPING. Building materials installed to prevent the movement of flame and gases to other areas of a building through small-concealed passages in building components such as floors, walls and stairs.
HORIZONTAL SEPARATION. A permanent open space between the building wall under consideration and the nearest line to which a building is or may be legally built. Cornices and eaves projecting less than 12 inches, belt courses, bay windows and window sills projecting less than four inches and drop awnings shall not be considered in determining horizontal separation.
LATCH. A spring-loaded device which automatically holds a swinging door shut upon closing by engaging a strike and which is released by turning a knob, lever or similar actuator from inside or outside.
MUNICIPALITY. Whenever used in this Code, it shall mean the Village of La Grange Park.
REPAIR. The replacement of existing work with equivalent materials for the purpose of its maintenance, but not including additional work that would affect safety, or affect required exit facilities, or a vital element or an elevator, plumbing, gas piping, wiring, ventilating or heating installation or any work that would be in violation of a provision of this chapter or any other law governing building construction.
SHALL. As used in this Code, means mandatory.
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)