§ 150.24 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED.
   (A)   Code adopted. There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as the International Residential Code (One and Two Family Dwellings), 2015 edition, prepared and published by the International Code Council, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy of which has been on file for a period of more than 30 days prior to the adoption of this chapter and shall continue to be available for review in the office of the Village Clerk.
   (B)   Amendments. The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the International Residential Code:
      (1)   Subsection R101.1 is amended to insert in the blank: "The Village of La Grange Park."
      (2)   Subsection R101.2 is amended to delete Exceptions 1 and 2.
      (3)   Subsection R103.2 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "The Building Official shall serve as the Code Official for the Village of La Grange Park."
      (4)   Subsection R105.2 is amended to delete the following subsections of work exempt from permit: Building 1, 2,4, 5, 9,10, Mechanical 4.
      (5)   Subsection R105.5 is amended to add the following sentences: "Every permit shall expire and become invalid after a period of one (1) year from the date of its issuance. Invalid and expired permits shall be subjected to additional plan review including new fees for such review as well as administrative fees for issuing said permit."
      (6)   Subsection R105.7 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted In its place: The building permit original copy shall kept on site and shall be displayed in a manner to be plainly visible from the street side of the property until the completion of the project, or until permission has been given to remove it."
      (7)   Subsection R106.1 is amended to add the following sentence: "Construction documents shall be signed and stamped by a State of Illinois licensed and registered design professional for all new one and two family dwellings and or any additions or alterations that require additional or changes to structural design and will be utilized for human occupancy."
      (8)   Subsection R106.3.1 is amended to delete the first sentence and the following inserted in its place: "When the Building Official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing and shall contain a corresponding Village approval stamp with signature".
      (9)   Subsection R106.4 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents. Any changes must be submitted and approved prior to the start of any work. Failure to comply will result in revocation of permit, possible fines and stoppage of work."
      (10)   Subsection R108.5 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "The Building Official shall authorize the refunding of fees on a case by case basis."
      (11)   Subsection R109.1.6.1 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "If located in a flood hazard area, all elevations, engineering and other associated documentation shall be required from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps and any applicable Cook County floodplain ordinance, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago or other Village of La Grange Park ordinances or Village Engineer Requirements."
      (12)   Subsection 109.4 is amended to add the following sentences: "Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official or duly appointed designee and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the Village of La Grange Park. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of the village shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant or property owner to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the Building Official nor the Village of La Grange Park shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection."
      (13)   Subsection R110.4 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Any temporary certificate of occupancy issued will cost the same as a permanent certificate of occupancy and compliance."
      (14)   Subsection R112.3 is amended to delete the text entirely and adding: “The board of appeals shall consist of the village board of the Village of La Grange Park.”
      (15)   Subsection R113.4 is amended to replace "shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law" with "shall be guilty of a petty offense punishable by a fine of not more than $750.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months or both. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed as a separate offense."
      (16)   Subsection R114.2 is amended to replace "shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law" with "shall be liable for a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $750.00."
      (17)   Subsection R114.3 is created to read as follows: "Emergency. Where an emergency exists the Building Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to the stopping of the work."
      (18)   Section R202 is amended to replace the following definition: "Accessory Structure. A use or structure which: is subordinate to and serves a principal building or principal use; is subordinate in area, extent or purpose to the principal building or principal use served; contributes to the comfort, convenience or needs of occupants of the principal building or principal use; and is located on the same zoning lot as the principal building or principal use served. All accessory structures shall conform to all area, height, and setback requirements set forth in the Village of La Grange Park Zoning Ordinance."
      (19)   Section R202 is amended to add the following definition: "Modular Home. A building assembly or system of building sub-assemblies, designed for habitation as a dwelling for one or more persons, including the necessary electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and other service systems, which is of closed or open construction and which is made or assembled by a manufacturer, on or off the building site, for installation, or assembly and installation, on the building site, with a permanent foundation."
      (20)   Table R301.2 (1) is amended to delete the table and replace it with the following table and sentence: "All design criteria for residential construction shall comply with this code and all applicable provisions of the current version of the International Energy Conservation Code as adopted by the State of Illinois."
Ground Snow Load
25 LBS. no reductions
Wind Speed Design (MPH)
90 MPH
Subject to Damage From:
Weathering
Severe
Frost Line
42 Inches
Termite
Moderate to
Winter Design Temperature
-4 degrees F
Summer Design Temperature
89 degrees F dry bulb
76 degrees F wet bulb
Ice Barrier Underlayment
Required
Air Freezing Index
1543 (degrees F days)
Annual Mean Temperature
49.4 degrees F
Heating Degree Days (HDD)
6,155
Cooling Degree Days (CDD)
942
Climate Zone
5A
Indoor design Conditions
Max 72 degrees F - Heating
Min 75 degrees F - Cooling
100 Year Hourly Rainfall Rate
4 inches
Flood Hazards
See Local Ordinances
 
      (21)   Subsection R301.2.4 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "and any applicable Cook County storm water ordinance, FEMA, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago or other Village of La Grange Park codes, ordinances or requirements."
      (22)   Section R302 is amended by deleting Table 302.1 (1) entirely and inserting in its place:
EXTERIOR WALL ELEMENT
MINIM UM FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING
MINIMU M FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE
Walls
Fire-resistance rated
1 hour in accordan ce with ASTME 119 or UL 263 with exposure from both sides
< 3 feet
Not fire-resistance rated
0 hours
> 3 feet
Projections
Fire-resistance rated
1 hour on the underside a,b
< 3 feet
Openings in walls
Not allowed
N/A
< 2 feet
25% maximum of wall area
0 hours
< 5 feet
Unlimited
0 hours
> 5 feet
Penetrations
All
Comply with Section R302.4
< 5 feet
None Required
> 5 feet
 
      (23)   Subsection R302.5.1 is amended to delete the text "20-minute fire rated doors" and replace with "minimum 60-minute fire rated doors"
      (24)   Subsection R302.S.2 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Ducts shall not penetrate the walls or ceilings of a garage, and shall not have openings into the garage."
      (25)   Subsection R302.6 is amended to delete the section entirety and the following inserted in its place: "The interior of an attached garage shall have not less than 5/8 inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent throughout."
      (26)   Table R302.6 is amended by deleting the table entirely.
      (27)   Subsection R302.11.1.1 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "All fire blocking materials shall comply with Subsection 302.11.1 and only rigid materials shall be permitted for compliance with the 10 foot horizontal fire blocking requirement."
      (28)   Subsection R302.11.1.2 is amended to delete the subsection entirely.
      (29)   Subsection R302.11.1.3 is amended to delete the subsection entirely.
      (30)   Subsection R302.12 is amended to delete "1,000 square feet" and replace with "500 square feet."
      (31)   Subsection R303.5 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "or installed per manufacturer's installation instructions."
      (32)   Subsection R303.5.2 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Exhaust air shall not be directed onto walkways, stairs, decks, cooling equipment, electric meter boxes, any part or portion of the building or accessory structure or discharged under decks or porches, without specific written permission from the Building Official due to specific existing conditions."
      (33)   Subsection 305.1.1 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Where allowed by the Building Official due to specific existing conditions, basement ceiling height for all habitable and non-habitable rooms in basements may be reduced to a minimum 6 feet 5 inches without encroachment as outlined in the exception."
      (34)   Subsection R309.1 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "The garage floor shall be poured a minimum of four inches below the top of the foundation or have a concrete gas curb a minimum of 4 inches tall at all walls of the garage abutting the house."
      (35)   Subsection R310.2.4 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Doors, hatches, and covers under decks and porches shall comply with Subsection 310."
      (36)   Subsection R311.7.8.1 is amended to delete Exception 1 and add the following: "The use of volute, turnout or starting easing shall be allowed over the lowest two treads."
      (37)   Section R313 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "All new residential construction (including) single family homes and attached townhomes) shall require the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system with warning devices designed and installed in accordance with Village of La Grange Park ordinances, NFPA 13D Subsection P2904 of this code and the more stringent shall always apply."
         Exception:
         An automatic fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that do not already have an automatic sprinkler system unless requirements that supersede Village authority exist."
      (38)   Subsection R314.1 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "In addition to the requirements outlined in this section, all smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with the State of Illinois Smoke Detector Act, Village of La Grange Park ordinances and the more stringent requirements shall always apply."
      (39)   Subsections 314.7, 314.7.1, 314.7.2, 314.7.3, 314.7.4 are deleted.
      (40)   Subsection R315.1 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "In addition to the requirements outlined in this Subsection, all carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in accordance with the State of Illinois Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act, Village of La Grange Park ordinances and the more stringent requirements shall always apply."
      (41)   Subsection 315.6, 315.6.1, 315.6.2, 315.6.3, 315.6.4 are deleted.
      (42)   Subsection R317.1.2 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Wood framing, supports, posts or poles shall not be permitted to be installed in a manner so as to be in direct contact with the ground or encased In concrete in the ground. All wood framing, supports, post or poles shall be properly supported on piers secured by approved attachment methods and at no time shall any wood framing, supports, posts or poles be installed in a manner to be in contact with groundwater or submerged in fresh water.
         Exception:
         This Subsection shall not apply to fences or other decorative construction not intended to support human occupant loads.
      (43)   Subsection R322.1 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "and any applicable Cook County floodplain ordinance, FEMA, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago or other Village of La Grange Park ordinances."
      (44)   Subsection 324.4 is amended to adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph the end of the paragraph: "and have the seal of a state licensed architect or structural engineer."
      (45)   Subsection R401.3 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph at the end of the paragraph: "All surface drainage and storm water management shall comply with all applicable Village of La Grange Park ordinances and best practice engineering guidelines."
      (46)   Subsection R402.1 is amended to delete the section entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Wood footings and foundations shall be prohibited."
      (47)   Subsection R403.1 is amended by deleting the words "crushed stone footings and wood foundations".
      (48)   Subsection R403.1.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph at the end of the paragraph: "The footing width, W, shall be at least twice the width of the foundation wail being supported. The footing thickness, T, shall be at least as thick as the width of the foundation wall being supported. Footing projections, P, shall be at least 2 inches (51mm)."
      (49)   Subsection R403.1.4.1 is amended by deleting all exceptions and adding the following exception:
         Exceptions:
         Protection of free standing accessory structures with an area of 660 square feet or less, of light frame construction, with an eave height of 10 feet or less, no more than one story, without an accessible staircase, shall not be required.
      (50)   Subsection R403.3 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Frost protected shallow footings shall be prohibited."
      (51)   Subsection R403.4.1 is amended by deleting the text entirely and adding the following: "Crushed stone footings are prohibited."
      (52)   Subsection 404.1.3 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "All foundations for primary structures or habitation shall bear the seal of a licensed architect or structural engineer."
      (53)   Subsection 404.1.7 is amended by adding the following at the end of the paragraph: "Backfill soil being placed against the foundation wall shall not contain any portion compacted together that is more than 6 inches in diameter and no backfill shall consist of broken concrete, foreign matter or frozen soils."
      (54)   Subsection R404.2 and all subsections and related tables are amended by entirely deleting and adding the following: "Wood foundations shall be prohibited".
      (55)   Subsection R405 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "All drains, drainage tile, pipe, material or systems shall be a minimum of 4" round perforated pipe."
      (56)   Subsection R405.2 is amended by deleting the text entirely and inserting in its place: "Wood foundations are prohibited."
      (57)   Subsection R405.2.3 is amended by deleting: "The drainage system shall discharge into an approved sewer system or to daylight" and inserting "The drainage system shall discharge to grade and in accordance with Village of La Grange Park ordinances and as approved by the Building Official."
      (58)   Subsection R406.3 and all references to wood foundations are deleted and the following added: "Wood foundations shall be prohibited."
      (59)   Subsection R40.8 is created to read as follows: "R408.8 Crawl Space Floor Slab. Crawl space areas proposed to have a finished floor are required to meet or exceed the following minimum requirements: Two (2") inch slush coat of poured concrete installed over a six (6) mil-thick polyethylene film moisture barrier with all joints lapped a minimum of six (6) inches, over a minimum two (2") inches of compacted stone".
      (60)   Subsection R502.7.1 is amended by deleting the words "Joists exceeding a nominal 2 inches by 12 inches (51mm by 305mm)" and replacing it with "All joists".
      (61)   Subsection R504.1 is amended to delete the text entirely and the following inserted In its place: "General. Pressure preservative treated-wood floors on ground shall only be allowed for accessory structures 100 square feet or less".
      (62)   Subsection R506.1 is amended by replacing the words "3.5 inches" with "4 inches".
      (63)   Subsection R506.2.1.1 is created to read as follows: "R506.2.1.1 Back-Fill under Concrete Floors at Attached Garages. The sub-base for poured concrete garage floors shall be undisturbed inorganic soil. All fill material shall be clean, compactable graded sand, crushed stone, or gravel placed in compacted lifts. The use of organic soils as fill material is prohibited."
      (64)   Subsection R506.2.2 is amended by deleting the exception.
      (65)   Subsection R602.6.1 is amended by deleting the exception.
      (66)   Subsection R703.9 is amended by adding the following: "All exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) installed on any portion of a one- or two-family dwelling or accessory structure shall be installed only on masonry or metal substructure components. EIFS shall not be installed over, next to, or in contact with wood materials."
      (67)   R703.9.2.1 is created to read as follows: "(EIFS) Special Inspections. Any and all exterior insulation finish system (EIFS) installed on any portion of a one- or two-family dwelling for an exterior covering requires that a certification of proper installation be submitted as a special inspection. Before permit issuance, a statement of special inspections prepared by the registered design professional shall be submitted detailing the individuals and approved agencies intended to be retained for conducting these inspections. This report and signed certification shall be submitted to the village before any occupancy will be granted."
      (68)   Subsection R802.8.1 is amended by replacing: "1-inch by 3-inch wood strip" with "2-inch by 4-inch wood strip".
      (69)   Subsection R1003.9.2 is amended by replacing: "Where a spark arrester is installed on a masonry chimney, the spark arrester shall meet all of the following requirements:" with "A spark arrester shall be installed on masonry chimneys that serve all wood or solid fuel burning hearths, fireboxes, stoves or appliances and shall meet all of the following requirements:"
      (70)   Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency is amended by deleting the entire chapter and replacing with: "All energy efficiency requirements shall be dictated by the current version of the International Energy Conservation Code with amendments as adopted by the State of Illinois".
      (71)   Subsection M1307.6 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in Its place: "Potable water and drainage system connections to equipment and appliances regulated by this code shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health Plumbing Code, current version."
      (72)   Subsection M1411.3.1.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Water level monitoring devices shall be installed so the float or sensor is as close to the bottom of the drain pan as possible to shut down the equipment when a minimal amount of condensate is detected."
      (73)   Subsection M1411.3.2 is amended by inserting the following sentence: "All condensate disposal systems, drain piping and materials shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health Plumbing Code, current version".
      (74)   Subsection M1502.3 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "In addition to the above requirements exhaust duct terminations shall not terminate any closer than 3 feet (914mm) to meter boxes, cooling equipment, and generators and shall never terminate under decks or porches unless specifically approved by the Building Official due to specific existing conditions."
      (75)   Subsection M1601.1.1 is amended by entirely deleting provisions 5, 7, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4 and by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraphs: "All supply and return ducts shall be made of galvanized sheet metal in the appropriate thickness as specified in table M1601.1.1 (2) or other approved materials as outlined in ASHRAE or SMACNA standards. The use of stud or joist bays as returns or supplies is prohibited. The use of flex duct shall be permitted providing such duct does not exceed 10 feet in length and complies with the current version of the International Energy Conservation Code as adopted by the State of Illinois."
      (76)   Subsection M2005.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "In addition to the requirements listed In this Subsection, all water heaters shall be installed in accordance with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health Plumbing Code, current version."
      (77)   Subsection M2105.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "All testing as required by this Subsection shall be witnessed by the Building Official or his designee. An inspection performed by the Building Official or his designee shall be required prior to the closing of any trench or ground opening associated with ground source heat pump system loop piping."
      (78)   Subsection G2401.1 is amended by adding the following to the end of the third paragraph after International Fuel Gas Code: "and Village of La Grange Park adopted ordinances."
      (79)   Subsection G2404.10 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Auxiliary drain pans shall comply with this Subsection and Subsection M1411.3.1.1 as amended."
      (80)   Subsection G2405.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraphs: "All gas piping shall be properly supported and attached directly to the building structure only. No gas piping shall ever be attached to or supported by other piping or ductwork."
      (81)   Subsection G2407.11 is amended by entirely deleting Exception 1 and adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Ducts required for conveying combustion air shall be constructed with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this code and Village of La Grange Park applicable ordinances and amendments."
      (82)   Subsection G2412.1.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraphs: "No utility service piping shall ever be attached to or supported by other piping or ductwork or hung from the floor or roof deck above. All piping shall be properly supported and attached directly to the building structure only."
      (83)   Subsection G2414.5.2 is amended by entirely deleting the subsection and the following inserted in its place: "Copper tubing of any type shall not be utilized for the conveyance or supply of any type of natural or propane gases".
      (84)   Subsection G2414.6 is amended by adding the following sentence at the beginning of the first paragraph: "Polyethylene plastic pipe, tubing fittings and any other type of plastic piping shall be utilized for the conveyance or supply of any type of natural or propane gases below ground only, no installations above grade or within a structure".
      (85)   Subsection G2415.12 is amended by deleting "12 inches (305mm)", and replacing it with "18 inches."
      (86)   Subsection G2415.12.1 is amended by deleting "8 inches (203mm)", and replacing it with "12 inches."
      (87)   Subsection G2415.13 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Any trench containing gas pipe shall be inspected and approved by the Building Official or his designee prior to closing the trench."
      (88)   Subsection G2415.17.3 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: Tracer wires shall only be yellow in color and shall terminate a minimum of 6 inches above grade."
      (89)   Subsection G2418.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraphs: "All gas piping shall be properly supported and attached directly to the building structure only. No gas piping shall ever be attached to or supported by other piping or ductwork or hung from the floor or roof deck above."
      (90)   Subsection G2420.1.3 is amended to delete that Subsection entirely and replace it with: "All shutoff valves shall be installed and located in a manner to be readily accessible and shall be installed so as to be protected from damage."
      (91)   Subsection G2422.1 is amended by adding the following exception: "Exception. All furnaces, boilers, and water heaters shall be connected to the piping system with rigid metallic pipe and fittings only, unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer or in the case of emergency as determined and approved by the Building Official."
      (92)   Subsection G2422.1.2.1 is amended by deleting "6 feet (1829mm)" and replacing it with: "3 feet or as approved by the Building Official."
      (93)   Subsection G2422.1.3.1 is created to read as follows: "Connection of Standby Generators. Standby generators, whether permanent or temporary, shall not be connected to the gas piping system through the use of a rigid pipe connection."
      (94)   Subsection G2427.3.5 is amended by deleting the text entirely and adding: "No appliance venting system shall pass through or be in contact with above ceiling air handling spaces."
      (95)   Chapters 25 through 33 are not formally adopted and the following sentence inserted: "All plumbing work within the Village of La Grange Park and requirements outlined in chapters 25 thru 33 shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health Plumbing Code, current version."
      (96)   Section P2904 is amended by adding the following sentence: "All residential fire sprinkler systems shall comply with the provisions of this code and applicable Village of La Grange Park ordinances."
      (97)   Subsection P3303.1 is amended by entirely deleting that Subsection and replacing it with the following sentence: "The sump pit and discharge piping shall comply with all applicable Village of La Grange Park ordinances, regulations, storm water management plans, directions provided by the Village Engineer, and all applicable provisions of the State of Illinois Department of Public Health Plumbing Code, current version."
      (98)   P3303.1.2 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "No sump pit shall be constructed of steel or cast iron."
      (99)   Chapter 34 through 39 are not being formally adopted and the following sentence inserted: "In addition to the outlined provisions to this code, all Village of La Grange Park amendments to NFPA 70 shall apply to all electrical work in one and two family dwellings located within village limits."
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)