(A) General Amendments To Building And Other Construction- Related Codes:
(1) Insert "Village of Lindenhurst" in place of [Name of Jurisdiction].
(2) Any reference to "fire official" shall mean "building code official."
(3) Three copies of specifications and plans drawn to scale must accompany any permit application.
(4) See section 150.11 of the village code for fee schedule.
(5) See section 10.99 of the village code for penalties and stop work orders.
(B) Amendments To The IBC: Modifications to the text of the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) are as follows:
(1) Section 310.1 (page 49). Add the following paragraph under the R-3 Group:
"All two (2) hour fire separation assemblies between R-3 residential units shall not contain any mechanical or plumbing systems, unless the mechanical or plumbing system is part of a tested assembly. Electrical systems shall be allowed in accordance with the 2011 National Electric Code."
(2) Section 403.1 (page 40). Add a sentence to the end of the paragraph that reads:
"The height of the building for fire department access shall be measured from the average grade elevation to the highest finished floor level."
(3) Section 411.1 (page 72). Change the existing exception to number 1 and add a second exception to read:
"2. A temporary use permit (not to exceed 30 days) may be issued for a haunted house in an existing structure provided the following criteria is approved:
A. A special inspection has been conducted and the report is in the office.
B. A plot plan showing sufficient parking for the anticipated customers and all structures on the property.
C. A floor plan showing the existing and proposed layout of partitions, windows and means of egress.
D. A list of all interior finishes and materials to be used for decorations and their flame spread and smoke development ratings.
E. Plans showing permanent, temporary and emergency lighting.
F. Methods of assuring continuous movement of occupants through the amusement such as but not limited to:
1. Permanently stationed supervisory personnel.
2. Directional arrows.
3. Other means.
G. Method of assuring fire protection such as but not limited to:
1. An automatic sprinkler system.
2. Fire detection/alarm system.
3. Portable fire extinguishers."
(4) Section 505.2.2 (page 97). Delete the words "Section 1007" and insert the words "State of Illinois Accessibility Standard."
(5) Section 903.3.1.4 (page 208). Add a subsection to read:
"903.3.1.4 Emergency power supply. Every automatic fire suppression system that requires or is equipped with an electric fire pump shall have an emergency generator to provide power in the case of primary power loss.
Exception. Upon submittal of documentation from the Fire Chief having jurisdiction in the area, stating that he has reviewed all pertinent information concerning the interruption of the power supply of the area and is accepting the utility provider as a reliable power supply for the fire pump."
(6) Section 1007 (page 243). Delete the entire section and insert a new section to read:
"Section 1007 Accessible Means of Egress
1007.1 Accessible Means of Egress Required. Accessible means of egress shall comply with the Illinois Capitol Development Board, Accessibility Standards."
(7) Section 1008.1.5 (page 248). Add a new subsection to read:
"1008.1.5 Grade Exit Discharge Doors: Where required to swing in the direction of egress travel, all required grade exit doors shall be provided with a hard surfaced area underneath the door swing.
1008.1.5.2 Stoop Surface: The exterior surface shall have a slip resistant surface that has a slope not greater than 1:50 in any direction.
1008.1.5.3 Support: Sufficient wing walls and/or foundation wall is required under all stoops. Wing walls not more than six (6) inches beneath the top edge of concrete and extending downward into the foundation wall not less than two (2) feet.
1008.1.5.4 Stoop Extension: The outer perimeter of the stoop shall not project out beyond the wing wall and/or foundation wall more than twelve (12) inches in any direction."
(8) Chapter 11 (page 281). Delete entire chapter and replace with the following:
"Chapter 11
Accessibility
1101.1 Scope: The provisions of the State of Illinois Accessibility Standards shall control the design and construction of facilities for accessibility to physically disabled persons."
(9) Section 1608.1 (page 345). Add to the end of the paragraph:
"In no case shall the design snow load be less than 30 pounds per square foot."
(10) Section 1809.5 (page 407). Delete from item #1 the words "below the frost line of the locality" and insert the words "a minimum of forty-two (42) inches measured from adjacent finished grade level."
(C) Amendments To The IRC: Modifications to the text of the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) are as follows:
(1) Table R302.6 (page 51).
A. All references to 1/2 inch gypsum board should be changed to 5/8 inch Type X.
B. Delete the last line in the table.
C. Add the following exception:
"Exception: One and two family dwellings that are protected by automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be allowed to substitute 1/2 inch gypsum board in place of 5/8 inch Type X gypsum board."
(2) Section R305.1.
(a) Change the section to read as follows:
"Minimum height. Habitable space, hallways, bathrooms, toilet rooms, laundry rooms and portions of basements containing the spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7'6".
(b) Add an additional exception number 3 to read as follows:
"3. Ceilings and finished basements can have a minimum height less than 7'6" provided that no permanently installed fixtures will extend below 7 feet."
(3) Section R313 (page 62). Delete the entire section with no substitution.
(4) Section R408.6 (page 112). Rewrite this section as follows:
"Finished Grade. The finished grade of under floor surfaces must be located a minimum of 24 inches and a maximum of 42 inches below the bottom of the floor framing."
(5) Section 903 (page 439). Add the following section:
"903.5. When a dwelling is provided with a basement or has habitable rooms below grade, gutters and downspouts shall be installed unless omission is specifically permitted by the building official. All exterior doors not protected by gutters shall be protected from roof runoff by a continuous gutter and downspouts or an approved type diverter."
(Ord. 87-8-656, passed 8-24-1987; Am. Ord. 91-1-760, passed 1-14-1991; Am. Ord. 98-3-1074, passed 3-9-1998; Am. Ord. 99-2-1122, passed 2-22-1999; Am. Ord. 99-3-1124, passed 3-8-1999; Am. Ord. 08-5-1714, passed 5-12-2008; Am. Ord. 17-4-2072, 4-10-2017)