(A) Definitions: For the purpose of this chapter, and Building Codes, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future; words in the plural include the singular; words in the singular include the plural; and the word "shall" is mandatory while the word "may" is permissive.
OCCUPANT: Also known as lessee, renter, inhabitant, tenant, landlord, owner, and/or responsible party for any premises in the City.
(B) Scope: The purpose of this section is to provide rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location, repair and maintenance, of buildings and structures within the City.
(C) Building Codes: The technical codes listed below are hereby adopted as the Building Codes for the City of Momence and are incorporated herein as fully as if set out at length. Three (3) copies are on file at Momence City Hall:
1. 2012 International Building Code.
2. 2012 International Residential Code.
3. 2012 International Property Maintenance Code.
4. 2012 International Fire Code unless there is a conflict with the State's minimum edition requirement of the State Fire Code, or Life Safety Code in which case, the State's minimum edition requirement of the State Fire Code, or Life Safety Code, will supersede.
5. Most recent edition of the Illinois Plumbing Code. (Ord. 755, 1-7-2013)
Violations of all adopted Building Codes can be enforced through issuance of citation(s) by the Momence police or the Momence building inspector. The minimum fine for each cited violation shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). The maximum fine shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) each day that a violation of an adopted Building Code exists. Each day shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 848, 8-19-2019)
(D) International Building Code: The following insertions, deletions, additions, or changes shall be made and supersede any of the regulations of the 2012 International Building Code:
Section 101.1 Insert: city of Momence.
Section 113.1.1 Delete in its entirety, and insert: Application For Appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the zoning board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal and a $100.00 (one hundred dollars) fee is paid and filed with the city collector within 20 (twenty) days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means.
Section 113.2 Delete in its entirety.
Section 113.3 Delete in its entirety.
Section 1612.3 Insert: city of Momence.
Section 1612.3 Insert January 9, 1974.
Section 3412.2 Insert June 30, 2012.
(E) International Property Maintenance Code: The following insertions, deletions, additions, or changes shall be made and supersede any of the regulations of the 2012 Property Maintenance Code:
Section 101.1 Insert: city of Momence.
Section 103.5 Delete in its entirety. See title 4, chapter 1, section 2 of the Momence city code.
Section 111.1 Delete in its entirety, and insert: Application For Appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the zoning board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal and a $100.00 (one hundred dollars) fee is paid and filed with the city collector within 20 (twenty) days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means.
Section 111.2 Delete in its entirety.
Section 111.2.1 Delete in its entirety.
Section 111.2.2 Delete in its entirety.
Section 111.2.4 Delete in its entirety.
Section 111.2.5 Delete in its entirety.
Section 112.4 Insert: Fifty dollars ($50.00) minimum, five hundred dollars ($500.00) maximum.
Section 302.4 Insert: Eight (8) inches.
Section 303.2 Insert: Existing private residential swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas, may continue without change as it relates to self latching and locking gates and doors.
Section 304.13.2 Insert: Every openable window shall have either a tightly fitting screen of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm.) or storm sash.
Section 304.14 Insert: January 1 and December 31.
Section 602.3 Insert: October 1 and April 1.
Section 602.4 Insert: October 1 and April 1.
(F) International Residential Code: The following insertions, deletions, additions, or changes shall be made and supersede any of the regulations of the 2012 international residential code:
Section R101.1 Insert: city of Momence.
Section R112.1.1 Delete in its entirety, and insert: Application For Appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the zoning board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal and a $100.00 (one hundred dollars) fee is paid and filed with the city collector within 20 (twenty) days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means.
Section R112.2 Delete in its entirety.
Section R112.3 Delete in its entirety.
Table R301.2 (1) Insert: Ground snow load: 25#/sq.ft.
Wind design speed: 90 mph.
Wind design topographic effects: No.
Seismic design category: B.
Damage from weathering: Severe.
Frost line depth: 42 inches.
Termite: Moderate to severe.
Winter design temperature: 0 degrees.
Ice barrier underlayment required: Yes.
Flood hazards: January 9, 1974.
Air freezing index: 1500.
Mean annual temperature: 51 degrees F.
Section P2603.5.1 Insert: 18 inches and 30 inches.
(G) International Fire Code: The following insertions, deletions, additions, or changes shall be made and supersede any of the regulations of the 2012 international fire code:
The minimum edition requirement of the state of Illinois fire code and life safety code will supersede any of the regulations of the 2012 international fire code.
Section 101.1 Insert: city of Momence.
Section 108 Board Of Appeals: Delete in its entirety.
Section 109.4 Delete in its entirety. See title 1, chapter 4, section 1 of the Momence city code.
Section 111.4 Delete in its entirety. See title 1, chapter 4, section 1 of the Momence city code.
(Ord. 755, 1-7-2013)