(A) Adoption of residential code. A certain document, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of LaSalle, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Inspector and 1 copy of which is available at the LaSalle Public Library, all copies being marked and designated as the International Residential Code, 2003 edition, including Appendix Chapter A, Chapter B, Chapter C, Chapter D, Chapter F, Chapter G, Chapter K and Chapter L, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. be and is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of LaSalle in the State of Illinois; for regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached 1 and 2 family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than 3 stories in height with separate means of egress as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Residential Code on file in the office of the City of LaSalle are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in division (B) of this section.
(B) Additions, insertions and changes. The following sections are hereby revised as follows:
(1) Section R101.1 Title. Insert: “City of LaSalle.”
(2) Section R101.2 Exception. Delete the text of the exception of Section RIO 1.2 and substitute the following: “Exception: Existing buildings undergoing repair , alteration or additions, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Building Code.”
(3) Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. Add the following to the exception: “The provisions of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. Private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health regulations. The provisions of the National Electric Code, as amended by City ordinances shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of electrical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. All references in the Residential Code to the International Electric Code shall be replaced by the National Electric Code as amended by City ordinances. All regulations related to flood loads and construction in the floodplain shall be governed by Ordinance 2282.”
(4) Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Delete the text of No. 1 and No. 2 in the listing under the subtitle “Building.”
(5) Section R106.1 Submittal documents. Add: “If additional permits, approvals or certificates are required by other agencies, including but not limited to the Illinois Environmental Pollution Agency, LaSalle County Health Department, Department of Natural Resources or Illinois Department of Transportation, such permits, approvals or certificates shall be submitted with the building permit application and no permit shall be issued unless said documents are received by the Building Inspector.”
(6) Section R108.4 Related fees. Add: “The additional fee required to be paid by anyone failing to obtain a permit prior to beginning of construction shall be set at $100.”
(7) Section R112.3 Qualifications. Add: “The Zoning Board of Appeals shall serve as the Board of Appeals for the City Building Code.”
(8) Section R113.2 Notice of Violation - Add: “All notices and orders shall be in writing and shall indicate the conduct which constitutes a violation and make reference to the section(s) violated thereby. The notices or orders shall be served in person or by certified mail, or in such other manner as appropriate to provide notice.”
(9) Section R113.4 Violation Penalties - Delete the text of Section 113.4 and substitute the following: “Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the building inspector or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall fail to comply with an order issued by the Building Inspector shall, upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.”
(10) Section R112.3 Qualifications. Delete the text of this section and insert the following: “The board of appeals shall consist of the membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals.”
(11) Section R502.11.1 Design. Add the following: “Engineered trusses for flooring which utilize metal for the truss portion of the floor joist shall not be allowed.”
(C) Additional definitions. As used in this section and the International Building Code, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) The term “jurisdiction” shall mean the City of LaSalle.
(2) The term “Building or Code Official” and/or “Building Inspector” shall mean the person referred to in this section who is responsible for code administration and enforcement for the City of LaSalle or the person so designated as such by the City of LaSalle.
(3) The term “International Building Code” or “Code” shall mean the edition of the International Building Code most recently adopted by the City of LaSalle.
(Ord. 1798, passed 3-31-2003)