(A) Code adopted. There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as the International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition, prepared and published by the International Code Council, together with the additions, Insertion, 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 Fuel Gas 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 106.5.3 is amended to delete the subsection 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 time the work is commenced. Every permit shall expire and become invalid after a period of one 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."
(4) Subsection 106.6.2 is amended by Inserting in the blank: "fees shall be determined by the Village of La Grange Park."
(5) Subsection 106.6.3 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 107.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraphs: "The approval of prefabricated construction assemblies in modular housing and mobile structures containing concealed fuel gas work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Neither the Building Official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for the expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow Inspection."
(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 subsection 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 402.4 is amended to delete all tables and references regarding the usage of semi-rigid copper for the conveyance or supply of natural or propane fuel gases from the point of delivery to the connections of the appliances.
(11) Subsection 403.4.3 is amended to delete that subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "The use of copper and brass piping and fittings for the conveyance of fuel gas is prohibited."
(12) Subsection 403.4.4 is amended to delete that subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "The use of aluminum alloy pipe for the conveyance of fuel gas is prohibited."
(13) Subsection 403.5.2 is amended by entirely deleting that subsection.
(14) Subsection 403.5.3 is amended by entirely deleting that subsection.
(15) Subsection 407.2.1 is created to read as follows: "Structural Attachment. All fuel gas piping shall be supported or fastened directly to the structural supports of the building. Fuel gas piping shall not be hung from the roof deck or floor deck above or from any ductwork or piping."
(16) Subsection 411.1 is amended by replacing the words: "Except as required by Subsection 411.1.1, appliances shall be connected to the piping system by one of the following:" with the following words: "Furnaces, water heaters, boilers and other gas appliances other than range top units and clothes dryers, unless specifically required by the manufacturer shall be connected to the gas piping system by only rigid metallic pipe and fittings. Appliances as outlined in Subsection 411.1.1 shall be connected to the piping system by one of the following:"
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)