(A) Code adopted. There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as the International Mechanical Code, 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 available in the village for inspection for a period of more than 30 days prior to the adoption of this chapter and shall continue to be available for inspection in the office of the Village Clerk.
(B) Amendments. The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the International Mechanical Code:
(1) Subsection 101.1 is amended by inserting in the blank: "The Village of La Grange Park".
(2) Subsection 103.2 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: The Building Official shall serve as the code official for the Village of La Grange Park".
(3) Subsection 106.4.3 is amended to delete the text entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall become invalid unless the work is commenced within six (6) months from its issuance or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of six (6) months after the work is commenced. Every permit shall expire and may 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, in accordance with the La Grange Park Ordinance."
(4) Subsection 106.5.2 is amended by inserting in the blank: "fees shall be determined by the Village of La Grange Park."
(5) Subsection 106.5.3 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following Inserted in its place: "The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees on a case by case basis".
(6) Subsection 107.2.5.4 is created to read as follows: "Certified Test and Balance Report. A certified test and balance report shall be submitted and approved prior to final occupancy. The code official shall have the authority to waive this requirement at his/her discretion."
(7) Subsection 108.4 is amended by inserting in the blanks: "petty offense", "$750.00", and "six (6) months".
(8) Subsection 108.5 is amended by inserting in the blanks: "$100.00", and "$750.00".
(9) Subsection 109.2 is amended to delete the text entirely and the following inserted in Its place: "The board of appeals shall consist of the village board of the village of La Grange Park".
(10) Subsection 305.3 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraphs: "All mechanical piping and ductwork shall be supported or fastened directly to the structural supports of the building. Mechanical piping and ductwork shall not be hung from the roof decking or floor deck above, or from other ductwork or piping."
(11) Subsection 501.5 is created to read as follows: "Independent System Required. Single or combined mechanical exhaust systems from bath, toilet, urinal, service sink closets, and similar rooms shall be independent of all other exhaust systems."
(12) Subsection 602.3 is amended by deleting the subsection entirely.
(13) Subsection 603.10 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraphs: "All mechanical piping and ductwork shall be supported or fastened directly to the structural supports of the building. Mechanical piping and ductwork shall not be hung from the roof deck or floor deck above, or from other ductwork or piping."
(14) Subsection 603.12 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "All ductwork passing through unconditioned spaces shall be insulated either internally or externally in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 604."
(15) Subsection 801.14.1 is created to read as follows: "Automatic shut off. Power exhausters shall be electrically connected to each appliance to prevent the operation of the appliance when the power exhauster is not in operation."
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)