For the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, there is hereby adopted the 2021 edition of the International Building Code promulgated by the International Code Council, together with all appendices, except such portions thereof as are hereinafter expressly deleted, modified or amended.
A. While the 2021 edition of the International Building Code and all appendices have hereinabove been adopted, the following exceptions thereto (consisting of certain deletions and changes) shall control wherever such exceptions are applicable or are in conflict with certain other provisions of that code:
1. A new Section 101.1, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
Section 101.1, Jurisdiction - Village of Mount Prospect
2. Subsection 101.2.1, shall be deleted in its entirety.
3. Subsection 101.4.3, Plumbing, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "international plumbing code" and replacing it with the phrase "Current Illinois State Plumbing Code with local amendments.
4. Section 101.4.6, Energy, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "International Energy Conservation Code" and replacing it with the phrase "Illinois Energy Conservation Code with local amendments."
5. Section 105, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted in its place:
105. Permits. Refer to Article II General Provisions, Section 21.203 of the Village Code for building permit requirements.
6. Section 109, Appropriate Schedules, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted in its place:
109. Appropriate Schedules. Refer to article III - Fees, Bonds and Deposits of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code.
7. Section 111, Certificate of Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
8. Section 113, Means of Appeal, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted in its place:
113. Appeals. Any person shall have the right to appeal to the village manager a decision of the code official concerning the interpretation of this code or to request a modification of this code. Any application for appeal to the village manager shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted or the provisions of this code do not fully apply.
9. Section 114.4 Violation Penalties shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted in its place:
114.4. Penalty: Section 21.403 of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code shall apply.
10. Section 202.0, General Definitions, shall be amended by inserting a definition for the phrase "fire official" to be and read as follows:
Fire Official: The chief of the fire department or of the fire prevention bureau or duly authorized representative appointed by the authority having jurisdiction.
11. Subsection 403.1 shall be amended by deleting exceptions 4 and 5.
12. A new subsection 910.2.3, Smoke And Heat Vents, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
910.2.3. Smoke And Heat Vents: An approved smoke hatch shall be installed at the top of all interior stairwells in non-residential buildings and are not required in single family dwellings.
13. Subsection 1807.1.3 Rubble stone foundation walls, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1807.1.3 Rubble stone foundation walls, All rubble stone foundation walls are hereby prohibited.
14. Subsection 1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems, All permanent wood foundation systems are hereby prohibited.
15. Subsection 3001.2, Referenced Standards, shall be amended by deleting the text and replacing it with the following:
3001.3. Referenced Standards: All referenced standards shall be as stringent as, and comply with, the Illinois elevator safety act, as amended, and related rules, then in effect.
16. Subsection 3001.4, Change In Use, shall be amended by inserting a new sub-subsection 3001.4.1, Elevator Car Size, to be and read as follows:
3001.4.1. Elevator Car Size: In all buildings at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors in building. Such elevator car shall be of such size and arrangement as to accommodate a minimum 24 inch by 80 inch (610 mm to 2032 mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (the star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 x 3 inches high and wide (76 mm x 76 mm) and shall be placed inside on both sides of the main lobby hoistway door frame.
17. Subsection 3005.1, Access, shall be amended as follows:
3005.1. Access: An approved means of access shall be provided to elevator machine rooms, control rooms, control spaces and machinery spaces. This means is not to be used as a passage way through the machine room to other areas of the building or roof.
18. A new section 3009, Existing Elevators, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3009. Existing Elevators.
3009.1. All existing elevators shall comply with subsection 3001.2.
19. A new section 3010, Maintenance And Accidents, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3010. Maintenance And Accidents.
Owner Responsibility: The owner or the owner's legal agent for the building in which the equipment is located shall be responsible for the care, maintenance and safe operation of all equipment covered by this code after the installation thereof and acceptance by such owner or agent. The owner or legal agent shall make or cause to be made all periodic tests and inspections, and shall maintain all equipment in a safe operating condition, as required by this article.
Contractor Responsibility: The person installing any device covered by this code shall make all acceptance tests and shall be responsible for the care and safe operation of such equipment during its construction and until temporarily or finally accepted by the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) elevator inspector.
Maintenance Items: All operating and electrical parts and accessory equipment or devices subject to this code shall be maintained in a safe operating condition. The maintenance of elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall conform to ASME A17.1, which is listed in appendix A.
Unsafe Conditions: If, upon inspection, any equipment covered in this code is found to be in an unsafe condition, or not in accordance with the provisions of this code, the AHJ shall thereupon serve a written notice of such finding upon the building owner or lessee, stating the time when recommended repairs or changes shall be completed. After the service of such notice, it shall be the duty of the owner to proceed within the time allowed to make such repairs or changes as are necessary to place the equipment in a safe condition. It shall be unlawful to operate such equipment after the date stated in the notice unless such recommended repairs or changes have been made and the equipment has been approved, or unless an extension of time has been secured from the AHJ in writing.
Power To Seal Equipment: In cases of emergency, the AHJ, in addition to any other penalties herein provided, shall have the power to seal out of service any device or equipment covered by this code when, in the opinion of the AHJ, the condition of the device is such that the device is rendered unsafe for operation or for willful failure to comply with recommendations and orders.
Notice Of Sealing Out Of Service: Before sealing any device out of service, the AHJ, except in case of emergency, shall serve written notice upon the building owner or lessee stating intention to seal the equipment out of service and the reasons therefore.
Unlawful To Remove Seal: Any device sealed out of service by the AHJ shall be plainly marked with a sign or tag indicating the reason for such sealing. Any tampering with, defacing or removal of the sign, tag or seal without approval shall constitute a violation of this article.
Accidents Reported And Recorded: The owner of the building shall immediately notify the AHJ of every accident involving personal injury or damage to apparatus on, about or in connection with any equipment covered by this article, and shall afford the AHJ every facility for investigating such accident. When an accident involves the failure, breakage, damage or destruction of any part of the apparatus or mechanism, it shall be unlawful to use such device until after an examination by the AHJ is made and approval of the equipment for continued use is granted. It shall be the duty of the AHJ to make a prompt examination into the cause of the accident and to enter a full and complete report thereof in the records of the building department. Such records shall be open for public inspection at all reasonable hours.
Removal Of Damaged Parts: It shall be unlawful to remove from the premises any part of the damaged construction or operating mechanism of elevators, or other equipment subject to the provisions of this article, until permission to do so has been granted by the AHJ.
20. A new section 3011, Certificate Of Compliance, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3011. Certificate Of Compliance.
Operation And Inspection: The operation of all equipment governed by the provisions of this chapter and hereafter installed, relocated or altered shall be unlawful by persons other than the installer until such equipment has been inspected and tested as herein required and a final certificate of compliance has been issued by the AHJ.
Posting Of Certificate Of Compliance: The owner or lessee shall post the current-issued certificate of compliance in a conspicuous place inside the elevator.
21. A new section 3012, Construction Documents And Permits, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3012. Construction Documents And Permits.
Applications: The application for a permit shall be accompanied by construction documents in sufficient detail and indicating the location of the machinery room and equipment to be installed, relocated or altered; and all supporting structural members, including foundations. The construction documents shall indicate all materials to be used and all loads to be supported or conveyed. Documents shall be reviewed and approved before a permit is issued.
Permit: Equipment or devices subject to the provisions of this code shall not be constructed, installed, relocated or altered unless a permit has been issued by the AHJ before the work is commenced. A copy of such permit shall be kept at the construction site at all times while the work is in progress.
22. A new section 3013, Tests And Inspections, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3013. Tests And Inspections.
General: All equipment and devices covered by the provisions of this code shall be subjected to acceptance and maintenance tests and periodic inspections as required herein.
Acceptance Tests: Acceptance tests and inspections shall be required on all new, relocated and altered equipment subject to the provisions of this code. Tests and inspections shall be of such a nature as to determine whether the entire installation is designed, constructed and installed in compliance with this code, and shall include all parts of the equipment and machinery. In addition, full load tests shall be performed on all equipment. All such tests shall be conducted in compliance with the requirements of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code, and in the presence of the AHJ, or by an approved agency for the AHJ and by the person installing such equipment.
Periodic Tests And Inspections: Periodic tests shall be required on all new and existing power elevators, and periodic inspections shall be performed on all new and existing equipment subject to the provisions of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code.
Periodic Tests: Periodic tests shall be made by the AHJ, or by an approved agency, and shall be made at the expense and responsibility of the owner. Where such tests are not made by the AHJ, the approved agency shall submit a detailed report of the tests to the AHJ on approved forms not more than 30 days after the completion of the tests.
Periodic Inspections: Periodic inspections shall be made by the AHJ or by an approved agency. Where such inspections are not made by the AHJ, the approved agency shall submit a detailed report of the inspection to the AHJ on approved forms not more than 30 days after completion of the inspection.
Frequency Of Tests And Inspections: Tests and inspections shall be conducted at intervals of not more than those set forth in ASME A17.1.
23. A new section 3014, Miscellaneous Elevator Requirements, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3014. Miscellaneous Elevator Requirements.
Miscellaneous Hoisting And Elevator Equipment: All miscellaneous hoisting and elevating equipment shall be subjected to tests and inspections as required by the AHJ to ensure safe operation.
Conveyors: Conveyors and related equipment shall be inspected and tested in accordance with ASME B20.1.
(Ord. 6303, 2-21-2017; amd. Ord. 6607, 2-15-2022)