Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration
SECTION 101 GENERAL
101.1 Title. Amend as follows. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of "City of Lockport" hereinafter referred to as "this Code".
101.2.1 Appendices. Amend as follows: The following appendices are hereby adopted in their entirety: Appendix C- Group U Agricultural Buildings; Appendix F-Rodent-proofing; Appendix G-Flood-Resistant Construction; Appendix l-Patio Covers.
101.4.3 Plumbing. Amended as follows: The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply only to Chapter 11, Storm Drainage, and Section 403.3.2 prohibited toilet room location. Toilet rooms shall not open directly into a room used for the preparation of food for service to the public.
101.4.6 Energy. Amend as follows: "The provisions of the current Illinois Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency." In all cases where the International Energy Conservation Code is referenced within this book, such reference is hereby replaced with "Illinois Energy Conservation Code".
SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Amended as follows: The Building Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official.
SECTION 105 PERMITS
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Delete.
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m2).
2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
SECTION 109 FEES
109.4. Work commencing before permit issuance. Amend as follows: Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to double the permit fee cost, if and when issued.
113.1 General. Amend as follows: in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or their designee relative to the application and interpretation of this code, the International Code Council Board of Appeals shall act as the board of appeals. The Building Official or their designee shall be an ex-officio member of such board, but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The International Code Council Board of Appeals s hall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the applicant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official or their designee.
Section 113.3 Amend as follows: Application for appeal.
Any person shall have the right to appeal to the International Code Council Board of Appeals from the decision of the Code Official concerning the following:
1. Issuance of permits.
2. Issuance of temporary and permanent occupancy and/or compliance certificate.
3. A claim that the true intent of this code or the rule legally adopted there under has been incorrectly interpreted.
4. Provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent form of construction can be used.
5. A variance from the code regulations and policies provided that safety of the structure shall not be risked by such variance.
ADD. Section 113.4: Membership of the Board.
The International Code Council Board of Appeals shall consist of five voting members, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, who reside in the city, and two ex-officio, nonvoting members consisting of City Council members appointed by the Mayor. The voting members appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council shall consist of the following:
(A) Three members shall be citizens at large;
(B) One member shall be a building contractor or have building experience; and
(C) One member shall be a member of the Lockport business community.
ADD. Section 113.4.1: Term.
Current members shall remain on the Board until a successor has been appointed. Currently, all the terms of the Board members have expired. New appointments for the five members shall be two for three years, two for two years, and one for one year. Thereafter, each successive appointment shall be for a term of three years or until a successor has been appointed. The two City Council members serving as ex-officio members of this board shall serve during their terms of office.
ADD. Section 113.4.2: Alternate members.
The Mayor shall appoint two alternate members, residents of the city, who shall be called by the Board Chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member or members. Such alternates shall also serve for terms of three years.
ADD. Section 113.4.3: Chairman.
The Board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.
ADD. Section 113.4.4: Disqualification of member.
A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has any personal, professional or financial interest.
ADD. Section 113.4.5: Secretary.
The Mayor shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as secretary to the Board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings in the office of the City Clerk.
ADD. Section 113.5: Notice of meeting.
The Board shall meet upon notice from the chairperson, within 30 days of the filing of an appeal.
ADD. Section 113.6: Quorum.
Three members shall constitute a quorum for holding a hearing.
ADD. Section 113.7: Postponed hearing.
When three members are not present to hear an appeal, any member present may continue the hearing to a definite time and date,
ADD. Section 113.8: Board decision.
The Board shall modify or reverse the decision of the Code Official by a majority vote of the members present. A tie vote of the members present shall not be sufficient in order to modify or reverse the decision of the Code Official.
ADD. Section 113.9: Resolution.
The decision of the Board shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to the Code Official.
ADD. Section 113.10: Administration.
The Code Official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the Board.
ADD. Section 113.11: Professionals.
The Chairman of the International Code Council Board of Appeals shall have the authority to retain professionals in the area of building construction, architecture, or engineering in order to aid the Board in rendering its decision.
ADD. Section 113.12: Code Official.
Prior to a hearing the Code Official shall forthwith transmit to the Board all of the papers constituting the records upon which he made the decision from which the appeal has been taken.
ADD. Section 113.13: Application fee.
There shall be a $100 application fee for the filing of the appeal, which shall be paid at the time of filing the appeal from the Code Official.
Chapter 7 - Fire and Smoke
Protection Features
SECTION 708 FIRE PARTITIONS
708.3 Fire-resistance rating. Delete.
Exceptions:
2. Dwelling unit and sleeping unit separations in buildings of Type IIB, IIIB and VB construction shall have fire-resistance ratings of not less than ½ hour in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
SECTION 711 FLOOR AND ROOF ASSEMBLIES
711.2.3. Supporting construction. Delete.
Exceptions:
2. Horizontal assemblies at the separations of dwelling units and sleeping units as required by Section 420.3.
Chapter 9 - Fire Protection Systems
SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
903.2 WHERE REQUIRED: Amend as follows:
Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided In the locations described in sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12; however these provisions will only pertain to all new standalone buildings that are constructed after the effective date of adoption of this code regardless of fire area and existing buildings shall comply with the provisions of the adopted Existing Building Code and Fire Code.
903.2.1.1 GROUP A-1: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.1.3 GROUP A-3: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.1.4 GROUP A-4: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.1.8 GROUP B: ADD.
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.3 GROUP E: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.4 GROUP F: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.5 GROUP H: Amend as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group H occupancies.
903.2.6 GROUP I:
Exceptions: Delete in its entirety.
1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group I-1 Condition 1 facilities.
2. An automatic sprinkler system is not required where Group I-4 day care facilities are at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has not less than one exterior exit door.
3. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided, all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge and all floors below the level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage,
903.2.7 GROUP M: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.8 GROUP R: Amend as follows:
Exception:
1. Detached single family structures.
903.2.9 GROUP S-1: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.10 GROUP S-2: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.4.1 Monitoring. Amend as follows: Signals. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be directly connected to the communications center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official, as defined in NFPA 72.
Exceptions: Delete in its entirety.
1. Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored.
2. Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position. In occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.
903.4.2.1 TENANT SPACE LIGHT, NON-SPRINKLED BUILDINGS: ADD. In addition to being supervised, every tenant space in a non-sprinkled shopping center, strip mall, or other building where there are multiple tenants, shall have a flashing or blinking light (to identify system activation) visible in a location approved by the Fire Code Official.
SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND
DETECTION SYSTEMS
907.2.1 GROUP A: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in all Group A occupancies. In occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more, the provisions of Section 907. 2.1.1 shall be followed.
Exception: Delete in its entirety. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
907.2.2 GROUP B: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center or the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group B occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet, or having an occupant load greater than 50 people or more than 10 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
Exception: Delete in its entirety. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
907.2.3 GROUP E: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communications center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official, in Group E occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less.
2. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group E occupancies with the occupant loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
3.1 Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors.
3.2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
3.3 Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
4. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
4.1 The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
4.2 The emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on sprinkler water flow.
4.3 Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
907.2.4 GROUP F: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group F occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet.
Exceptions: Delete in its entirety. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
907.2.4.1 GROUP S: ADD. An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group S occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet.
907.2.4.2 GROUP B: ADD. An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group H occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet.
907.2.7 GROUP M: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group M occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in covered or open mall buildings complying with Section 402 of the International Building Code.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
907.2.8.1 Manual fire alarm: Amend as follows: A manual fire alarm system and an automatic fire detection system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in ail Group R-1 occupancies.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height where all individual sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces to those units are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 11 -hour fire partitions and each individual sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where all of the following conditions are met:
2.1 The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2.2 The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2.3 Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location.
907.2.9 GROUP R-2: Amend as follows: A fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communications center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in the common areas of all Group R-2 occupancies.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
1. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height where all dwelling units or sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 1-hour fire partitions and each dwelling unit or sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon a sprinkler water flow.
3. Afire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units and are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1027.6. Exception 3.
907.6.4 ZONES: Amend as follows: Each floor shall be zoned separately and a zone shall not exceed 20,000 square feet. The length of any zone shall not exceed 200 feet in any direction; a zoning indicator panel and the associated controls shall be provided in an approved location. The visual zone indication shall lock in until the system is reset and shall not be cancelled by the operation of a public alarm-silencing switch. A separate zone by floor shall be provided for the following types of alarm initiating devices where provided;
A. Detection devices.
B. Sprinkler water-flow alarms.
C. Manual fire alarm boxes.
D. Each tenant space in multi-tenant occupancies, and
E. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression systems.
Exception deleted.
Chapter 10 - Means of Egress
1010.1.9.3 LOCKS AND LATCHES: Amend as follows: Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of doors where any of the following exist, with written permission from the building official.
Chapter 11 - Accessibility
Delete in its entirety. Replace with the Illinois Accessibility Code 2018 Edition- Title 71 Part 400.
Chapter 13 - Energy Efficiency
Delete in its entirety. Replace with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code 2015 Edition -Title 71 Part 600.
Chapter 16 - Structural Design
SECTION 1612 FLOOD LOADS
1612.3 - Establishment of flood hazard areas. Amend as follows: To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled "The Flood insurance Study for the City of Lockport", dated December 20, 2018, as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate map (FIRM) and Flood boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section.
Chapter 18 - Soils and Foundations
SECTION 1805 DAMPPROOFING
AND WATERPROOFING
1805.2 - Dampproofing. Amend as follows: Where hydrostatic pressure will not occur as determined by Section 1803.5.4, floors and walls shall be dampproofed in accordance with this section.
SECTION 1807 FOUNDATION WALLS, RETAINING WALLS AND EMBEDDED POSTS
AND POLES
1807.1A - Permanent wood foundation systems. Delete in its entirety.
SECTION 1809 SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS
1809.1 - General. Ament as follows: Shallow foundations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 1809.2 through 1809.13. Shallow foundations can be used only with written approval from the Building Official.
1809.12 - Timber footings. Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 23-Wood
SECTION 2304 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
2304.10.5.2 - Fastenings for wood foundations. Delete In its entirety.
2308.6.7.4 - Anchorage to all wood foundations. Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 27 - Electrical
SECTION 2701 GENERAL
Delete in its entirety. Replace with the National Electrical Code (NEC) - 2014 Edition -NFPA 70
Chapter 29 - Plumbing Systems
Delete In its entirety. Replace with the State of Illinois Plumbing Code (Most current edition adopted by the State of Illinois)
Chapter 35 - Referenced Standards
Delete. Any and all references to wood foundations, wood foundation systems and/or wood foundation design standards within these referenced standards.
(Ord. 20-001, passed 3-4-20)