10-1-2: BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS:
   A.   International Building Code Amendments:
   Chapter 1 Administration
      101.1 Title is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL."
      102.4 Referenced Codes And Standards. Is amended to read as follows:
         The other codes listed in sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where differences occur between provisions of this and any other provision of the village code, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
      103.2 Appointment. Is deleted in its entirety.
      104.8 Liability. Delete reference to "member of the board of appeals."
      105.1.1 Semi-Annual Permit. A semi-annual permit is required for the installation and/or continuance of boarding on a vacant building. The building official is authorized to approve additional permit(s) for individual cases, upon application of the owner or the owner's authorized agent, providing that the applicant demonstrates approved cause and provides an approved plan and timeframe for restoration or demolition of the building. The details of action granting the additional permit(s) shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety.
      105.1.2 Annual Permit Records. Is deleted in its entirety.
      105.2 Work Exempt From Permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
         Building:
         1.   One-story detached accessory structures, without foundations, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 32 square feet and the cubic volume does not exceed 256 cubic feet.
         2.   Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets & counter tops (not associated with kitchen or bath), and similar finish work with the condition that no structural, plumbing, or electrical changes or alterations are associated with these activities.
         3.   Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
         4.   Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a one- or two-family occupancy that meet all of the following:
            a)   Less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, and do not exceed 2,500 gallons (9,463.5 l) - when filled to the highest level that water can reach before it spills out,
            b)   There is no pump, filtration or mechanical circulation of the water, and
            c)   Installed entirely above ground.
         5.   Swings and other playground equipment less than fifteen feet (15') in height above grade.
         6.   Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
         7.   Storm windows or storm doors installed over existing fenestration.
         8.   Retaining walls without integral stairways that are not over 30 inches in height measured from the lowest adjacent grade to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or IIIA liquids.
         Electrical:
         1.   Repairs And Maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
         2.   Radio And Television Transmitting Stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
         3.   Temporary Testing Systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
         Gas:
         1.   Portable heating appliance.
         2.   Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
         Mechanical:
         1.   Portable heating appliance.
         2.   Portable ventilation equipment.
         3.   Portable cooling unit.
         4.   Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
         5.   Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
         6.   Portable evaporative cooler.
         7.   Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
         Plumbing:
         1.   The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
         2.   The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
         Tents:
         Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 m2) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official or building official.
         Exceptions:
         1.   Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
         2.   Tents open on all sides that comply with all of the following:
            2.1.   Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m2).
            2.2.   The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm), not exceeding 700 square feet (65 m2) total.
            2.3.   A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to all structures and other tents.
            2.4.   Individual tents having an occupancy load of 49 or less - as calculated by section 1004 of this code.
      105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
      105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 90 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 90 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
      105.5.1 Permit Expiration. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time. The extension shall be requested in writing, prior to the expiration of the permit, and justifiable cause demonstrated. If work is not completed after the expiration of the granted extension(s), the applicant shall pay an additional permit fee of one-half (1/2) of the original permit fee and provide the village with a new schedule for completion of demolition and/or new construction. This provision is in addition to and does not negate the provisions of section 9-6-1 of the village code.
      105.5.2 Method For Determining Permit Expiration Date. Any 90 day period of validity shall commence when the permit is issued, each time the work is inspected by the building official, or when an extension is granted by the building official. If, at the end of any 90 day period, there has been no subsequent request for inspection, or if an extension has not been granted, the permit shall become permanently invalid and any and all permit fees and restoration/completion bond(s) with the village of Oak Brook for this project shall be forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the village's right to collect from the applicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond. The village shall retain the right to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for collection of such deficiency.
      105.6.1 Suspended Permits. Permits may be suspended for no more than 60 days. Within that 60 day period, the cause or reason for suspension shall be corrected to meet the requirements of this code, or the building official shall revoke the permit. If the cause or reason for the suspension is corrected, the building official shall reinstate the permit with the expiration timeframe starting on the date of reinstatement. There shall be an administrative fee of 50% of the total permit fee(s) for each reinstatement granted.
      Exception: The administrative fee shall be waived if the suspension was due to no fault of the applicant, owner, or their agent(s).
      105.6.2 Revoked Permits. Any permit which has been revoked shall become permanently invalid, any and all fees and/or restoration/completion bond(s) with the village of Oak Brook for this project shall be forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the village's right to collect from the applicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond. The village shall retain the right to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for collection of such deficiency.
      Exception: Permit fees and restoration/completion bond(s) for permits revoked due to no fault of the applicant, owner, or fee remitter may be refunded. This provision shall not be construed to allow refund of a bond while there are outstanding fees, charges or conditions needing to be brought into compliance. This provision shall not be construed to allow for the refund of application fees, plan review fees, inspection fees, engineering fees, or other expenses incurred by the village of Oak Brook.
      105.7 Placement Of Permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project. The building permit or copy shall be prominently displayed in a location that is visible and accessible to the public.
      105.8 Completion Of Work Upon Which A Permit Has Expired Or Been Revoked. A new permit shall be required for completion and/or a certificate of occupancy. The outstanding work shall be reviewed under the codes and ordinances adopted at the time of re-submittal. All fees and bonds shall be required as for a new permit for the entire scope of the work.
      105.8.1 Premises Upon Which A Permit Has Expired Or Been Revoked. The premises shall be maintained in a safe and secure condition at all times.
      105.8.2 New Permit Application. Once a permit has expired or been revoked, the responsible party shall immediately commence a good faith effort to obtain the required permits, including the submittal of construction plans, along with all fees and bonds within fifteen days (15 days) of expiration or revocation. If the submittals are not received within that fifteen (15) day period, an additional permit fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall be paid by the permittee for every day thereafter until the required submittals are received. The requirement of permit(s) for completion and/or certificate of occupancy shall not be utilized to preclude or be construed as a defense against other legal remedies available to satisfy the intent of this code.
      105.9 R-2 Permit Holder Qualifications. For permits in an R-2 occupancy, the owner, owner's employee or contractor serving as the owner's representative shall demonstrate basic residential code knowledge by passing the test for: national standard general building contractor (A), national standard building contractor (B), or national standard residential contractor (C) - as administered by the International Code Council - or approved and tested equivalent, for the issuance and duration of the permit. Failure to retain at least one required qualified person, in a supervisory role, on a project shall be cause for immediate suspension of the permit pursuant to section 105.6.1 of this code. Licensure as a design professional shall not be considered equivalent.
      Exceptions:
      1.   Projects where a design professional is not required by section 107.1 of this code.
      2.   The building official is authorized to waive the qualification requirement for a project with a total or remaining job cost less than $25,000, or qualifies for a temporary certificate of occupancy. This waiver may be revoked for cause where the building official finds multiple and/or repeated violations of the village of Oak Brook code in the project.
      107.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
      Exceptions:
         a.   The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
         b.   The building official is authorized to waive the requirement for construction document preparation by a registered design professional where the cost of construction does not exceed twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) and the submittals are adequate to accurately depict the proposed work.
         c.   The building official is authorized to waive the requirement for construction document preparation by a registered design professional where the scope of the work is limited to:
            1.   Replacement without modification of existing doors and windows, electrical, mechanical or plumbing fixtures,
            2.   Replacement of existing electrical, mechanical or plumbing fixtures,
            3.   Re-roofing that does not involve structural modifications,
            4.   Landscaping, patios, sidewalks, driveways, and flatwork that does not involve a change of grade or addition of impervious surface.
            5.   Other similar activities as determined by the building official.
      109.2 Schedule Of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in section 10-4-1 of the village code.
      113 Board Of Appeals. Is renamed "Appeals".
      113.1 General. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County.
      113.2 Limitations On Authority. Is deleted in its entirety.
      113.3 Qualifications. Is deleted in its entirety.
      114.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in section 1-3-1 of the village code.
      115.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, the owner's authorized agent, or the person performing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to resume.
   Chapter 2 Definitions
      Responsible Party. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises. In addition, any other person or entity who may be reasonably considered to have a role or responsibility in the creation, continuation, or correction of any violation of this code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible party for such violation.
   Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
      903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Is deleted and amended to read in its entirety as follows:
      [F] 903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section as required by 2021 international fire code, section 903, as adopted and amended by the village of Oak Brook.
   Chapter 14 Exterior Walls
      1408.4.1 EIFS Drainage. All EIFS shall have an average minimum drainage efficiency of 90 percent when tested in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E 2273.
      1408.5.1 Height Above Grade. Standard EIFS systems shall not be installed closer than 8 feet to finished exterior grade.
   Chapter 28 Mechanical Systems
      2801.2 Exterior Mechanical Equipment To Be Screened. All exterior heating, air conditioning, ventilating, generators, pool heaters, or other mechanical equipment shall be fully screened to prevent view of the equipment from any point at the finished grade along any lot line of the lot on which the equipment is located. Screening materials shall be as approved by the building official. Deciduous or annual plants shall not be approved as screening materials.
      2801.3 Interior Mechanical Equipment To Be Identified. Approved, 3-dimensional signage is required for any of the following that are concealed by ceiling or access panel:
         1.   Smoke, heat or duct detector.
         2.   Disconnect.
         3.   Air Handler.
         4.   Electric Reheat.
   Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction
      3305.1 Facilities Required. Sanitary facilities shall be provided during construction, remodeling or demolition activities in accordance with the international plumbing code.
      3306.1 Protection Required. Pedestrians shall be protected during construction, remodeling, excavation, and demolition activities, and from premises deemed to present imminent danger as defined in the 2021 international property maintenance code, section 109.1 as required by this chapter and table 3306.1. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic. Required protective measures shall remain in place until the cause of need for such protection no longer exists, as determined by the building official. Protection, greater than or equal to the minimum required by table 3306.1 shall form a complete and continuous enclosure, wherever protection of any type is required.
      Exceptions:
         1.   Construction, remodeling, excavation, or demolition activities with protection equal to or greater than the requirements of this section, as determined and approved in writing by the building official. Examples include a scope of work completely limited to the interior of a structure and sites with existing or natural barriers that meet the intent of this section.
         2.   Construction, remodeling, excavation, or demolition activities that, by the scope or nature of the work, would or could not be made substantially safer by the provision of such protection, as determined and approved in writing by the building official.
      3306.4 Construction Railings And Construction Fences. Construction railings shall be at least 42 inches (1067 mm) in height and shall be sufficient to direct pedestrians around construction areas.
      3306.4.1 Construction Fence Design. Construction fences shall be designed to resist wind pressure as specified in chapter 16 and constructed as follows:
         1.   Construction fence shall be at least 72 inches in height and shall form a complete enclosure around construction areas.
         2.   Construction fences shall be adequate to prevent nuisance. Screening shall be required if dust or wind-blown debris is present.
         3.   Construction fences shall be firmly weighted to or anchored into the ground.
         4.   Gaps or openings in fences shall be protected by doors or gates which are normally kept closed.
         5.   Doors or gates shall be at least the same height as the fence in which they are installed.
         6.   Doors or gates shall be kept locked when the site is unattended.
         7.   Construction fences shall be chain link or equal, as approved by the building official.
         8.   Construction fence shall be built and maintained in a workmanlike manner, with appropriate connection methods. Sections joined with tie wires, cable ties, or similar fasteners shall be rejected.
      3306.5 Barriers. Barriers shall be a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) in height and shall be placed on the side of the walkway nearest the construction and as required by this chapter and table 3306.1. Barriers shall extend the entire length of the construction site where adjacent to the public way and as required by this chapter and table 3306.1 at all other locations. Openings in such barriers shall be protected by doors which are normally kept closed. Doors shall be kept locked when the site is unattended.
      3306.9 Adjacent To Excavations. Every excavation shall be protected as required by this chapter and table 3306.1. All protective structures shall be adequate to resist wind pressure as specified in chapter 16 of this code.
      3307.3 Dust Abatement. Every permit applicant shall provide a dust and debris containment and abatement plan. The plan shall conform to all applicable environmental, safety, and health regulations, laws, rules, and guidelines. The plan shall stipulate and provide for 100% containment within the designated work zone. The plan shall be subject to approval by the building official and made part of the approved permit. The plan shall be in written form and kept on the jobsite for the full duration of the permitted project. Failure to contain dust and/or debris shall be cause for immediate suspension of any or all applicable permits and/or immediate prosecution.
      Exception: Activities that, by the scope or nature of the work, would or could not be made substantially safer by the provision of such protection, as determined and approved by the building official.
   Table 3306.1
   Protection Of Pedestrians
Height Of Structure That Is Under Construction, Demolition, Or Dangerous
Distance From Construction Structure To Lot Line Or Public Right Of Way
Minimum Type Of Protection Required
Height Of Structure That Is Under Construction, Demolition, Or Dangerous
Distance From Construction Structure To Lot Line Or Public Right Of Way
Minimum Type Of Protection Required
8 feet or less
Less than 5 feet
Construction fences
5 feet or more
Construction railings
More than 8 feet
Less than one-half the height of construction
Barrier and covered walkway
More than 8 feet
Between one-half of and the height of construction
Barrier
More than 8 feet
Exceeding the height of construction
Construction fences
Depth Of Excavation
Distance From Excavation To Lot Line Or Public Right Of Way
Minimum Type Of Protection Required
30 inches or less
Less than 5 feet
Construction railings
5 feet or more
As required by the building official
More than 30 inches
Any
Construction fences
 
   Chapter 34 Special Piping And Storage Systems
      Section 3401 General
      3401.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the design and installation of piping and storage systems for nonflammable medical gas systems and nonmedical oxygen systems. All maintenance and operations of such systems shall be in accordance with the international fire code.
      Section 3402 Medical Gases
      [F] 3402.1 Nonflammable Medical Gases. Nonflammable medical gas systems, inhalation anesthetic systems and vacuum piping systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 99.
      Exceptions:
         1.   This section shall not apply to portable systems or cylinder storage.
         2.   Vacuum system exhaust terminations shall comply with the international mechanical code.
      Section 3403 Oxygen Systems
      [F] 3403.1 Design And Installation. Nonmedical oxygen systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 55 and NFPA 51.
      Delete Chapter 36 in its entirety. Storm Drainage covered under chapter 11 2021 IPC .
   B.   International Residential Code Amendments:
   Chapter 1 Administration
      R101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL."
      R102.4 Referenced Codes And Standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where differences occur between provisions of this and any other provision of the village code, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
      Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and manufacturer's instructions shall apply.
      R105.1.1 Annual Permit. An annual permit is required for the installation and/or continuance of boarding on a vacant building. The building official is authorized to approve additional permit(s) for individual cases, upon application of the owner or the owner's authorized agent, providing that the applicant demonstrates approved cause and provides an approved plan and timeframe for restoration or demolition of the building. The details of action granting the additional permit(s) shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety.
      R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
      Building:
      1.   One-story detached accessory structures, without foundations, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 32 square feet and the cubic volume does not exceed 256 cubic feet.
      2.   Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, and cabinets & counter tops (not associated with kitchen or bath), and similar finish work with the condition that no structural, plumbing, or electrical changes or alterations are associated with these activities.
      3.   Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
      4.   Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a one- or two-family occupancy that meet all of the following:
         a)   Less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, and do not exceed 2,500 gallons (9,463.5 l) - when filled to the highest level that water can reach before it spills out,
         b)   There is no pump, filtration or mechanical circulation of the water, and
         c)   Installed entirely above ground.
      5.   Swings and other playground equipment less than fifteen feet (15') in height above grade.
      6.   Storm windows or storm doors installed over existing fenestration.
      7.   Retaining walls without integral stairways that are not over 30 inches in height measured from the lowest adjacent grade to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
      Electrical:
      1.   Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
      2.   Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor.
      3.   Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same location.
      4.   Listed cord-and-plug connected electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts, not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy, and not utilized for fire, smoke, heat or carbon monoxide detection or alarm.
      5.   Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
      Gas:
      1.   Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
      2.   Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
      3.   Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
      Mechanical:
      1.   Portable heating appliances.
      2.   Portable ventilation appliances.
      3.   Portable cooling units.
      4.   Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
      5.   Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
      6.   Portable evaporative coolers.
      7.   Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
      8.   Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
      Plumbing:
      1.   The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
      2.   The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
      Tents: Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 m2) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official or building official.
      Exceptions:
         1.   Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
         2.   Tents open on all sides that comply with all of the following:
            2.1.   Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m2).
            2.2.   The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm), not exceeding 700 square feet (65 m2) total.
            2.3.   A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to all structures and other tents.
            2.4.   Individual tents having an occupancy load of 49 or less - as calculated by section 1004 of this code.
      105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
      R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 90 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 90 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
      R105.5.1 Permit Expiration. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time. The extension shall be requested in writing, prior to the expiration of the permit, and justifiable cause demonstrated. If work is not completed after the expiration of the granted extension(s), the applicant shall pay an additional permit fee of one-half (1/2) of the original permit fee and provide the village with a new schedule for completion. This provision is in addition to and does not negate the provisions of section 9-6-1 of the village code.
      R105.5.2 Method For Determining Permit Expiration Date. Any 90 day period of validity shall commence when the permit is issued, each time the work is inspected by the building official, or an extension is granted by the building official. If, at the end of any 90 day period, there has been no subsequent request for inspection, or if an extension has not been granted, the permit shall become permanently invalid and any and all permit fees and restoration/completion bond(s) with the village of Oak Brook for this project shall be forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the village's right to collect from the applicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond. The village shall retain the right to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for collection of such deficiency.
      R105.6.1 Suspended Permits. Permits may be suspended for no more than 60 days. Within that 60 day period, the cause or reason for suspension shall be corrected to meet the requirements of this code, or the building official shall revoke the permit. If the cause or reason for the suspension is corrected, the building official shall reinstate the permit with the expiration timeframe starting on the date of reinstatement. There shall be an administrative fee of 50% of the total permit fee(s) for each reinstatement granted.
      Exception: The administrative fee shall be waived if the suspension was due to no fault of the applicant, owner, or their agent(s).
      R105.6.2 Revoked Or Expired Permits. Any permit which has been revoked or expired shall become permanently invalid, any and all fees and/or restoration/completion bond(s) with the village of Oak Brook for this project shall be forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the village's right to collect from the applicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond. The village shall retain the right to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for collection of such deficiency.
      Exception: Permit fees and restoration/completion bond(s) for permits revoked due to no fault of the applicant, owner, or fee remitter may be refunded. This provision shall not be construed to allow refund of a bond while there are outstanding fees, charges or conditions needing to be brought into compliance. This provision shall not be construed to allow for the refund of application fees, plan review fees, inspection fees, engineering fees, or other expenses incurred by the village of Oak Brook.
      R105.7 Placement Of Permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project. The building permit or copy shall be prominently displayed in a location that is accessible to the public.
      R105.8 Completion Of Work Upon Which A Permit Has Been Revoked Or Expired. A new permit shall be required for completion and/or a certificate of occupancy. The outstanding work shall be reviewed under the codes and ordinances adopted at the time of re-submittal. All fees and bonds shall be required as for a new permit for the entire scope of the work.
      R105.8.1 Premises Upon Which A Permit Has Been Revoked Or Expired. The premises shall be maintained in a safe and secure condition at all times.
      R105.8.2 New Permit Application. Once a permit has been revoked or expired, the responsible party shall immediately commence a good faith effort to obtain the required permits, including the submittal of construction plans, along with all fees and bonds within fifteen days (15 days) of expiration or revocation. If the submittals are not received within that fifteen (15) day period, an additional permit fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall be paid by the permittee for every day thereafter until the required submittals are received. The requirement of permit(s) for completion and/or certificate of occupancy shall not be utilized to preclude or be construed as a defense against other legal remedies available to satisfy the intent of this code.
      R105.10 Permit Holder Qualifications. For new construction as defined and regulated by this code, the owner, owner's employee, or contractor serving as the owner's representative shall demonstrate basic residential code knowledge by passing the test for: national standard general building contractor (A), national standard building contractor (B), or national standard residential contractor (C) - as administered by the International Code Council - or approved and tested equivalent, for the issuance and duration of the permit. Failure to retain at least one required qualified person, in a supervisory role, on a project shall be cause for immediate suspension of the permit pursuant to section R105.6.1 of this code. Licensure as a design professional shall not be considered equivalent.
      Exception: For detached single-family dwellings, the building official is authorized to waive the qualification requirement for a project with a total or remaining job cost less than $100,000, or qualifies for a temporary certificate of occupancy. This waiver may be revoked for cause where the building official finds multiple and/or repeated violations of the village of Oak Brook code in the project.
      R106.1 Submittal Documents. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
      Exceptions: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
         a.   The building official is authorized to waive the requirement for construction document preparation by a registered design professional where the cost of construction does not exceed twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) and the submittals are adequate to accurately depict the proposed work.
         b.   The building official is authorized to waive the requirement for construction document preparation by a registered design professional where the scope of the work is limited to:
            1.   Replacement without modification of existing doors and windows, electrical, mechanical or plumbing fixtures,
            2.   Replacement of existing electrical, mechanical or plumbing fixtures,
            3.   Re-roofing that does not involve structural modifications,
            4.   Landscaping, patios, sidewalks, driveways, and flatwork that does not involve a change of grade or addition of impervious surface,
            5.   Other similar activities as determined by the building official.
      R108.2 Schedule Of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in section 10-4-1 of the village code.
      R112 Appeals
      R112.1 Appeals. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County.
      Delete subsections R112.2 through R112.4.
      R113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in section 1-3-1 of the village code.
      R114.1 Notice To Owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's agent or to the person doing the work, or posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice, and shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.
      R115 Safeguards During Construction. Safeguards during construction shall be as required by chapter 33 of the international building code as adopted and amended in this code.
   Chapter 2 Definitions
      New Construction. For the purposes of determining automatic fire sprinkler protection requirements in section R313, and contractor qualification requirements in section R105.10, "new construction" shall include the following:
         1.   Any completely new structure,
         2.   Any addition that adds above grade floor space equal to or greater than 75% of the existing building footprint,
         3.   Any alteration or addition where 75% or greater of the existing first floor exterior wall perimeter and/or first floor structure is removed, or
         4.   Any alteration or addition where the newly constructed first floor wall perimeter is equal to 75% or greater of the entire first floor wall perimeter prior to construction.
      Responsible Party. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises. In addition, any other person or entity who may be reasonably considered to have a role or responsibility in the creation, continuation, or correction of any violation of this code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible party for such violation.
   Chapter 3 Building Planning
   Table R301.2.(1)
   Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria
Ground snow load
25 lb/ft2
Ultimate wind design
107 mph*
Seismic design category
A
Subject to damage from
Weathering
Severe
Frost line depth
42"
Termite
Moderate to severe
Winter design temperature
-4°F, 97½%
Summer design temperature
89°F dry bulb, 2½%
76°F wet bulb, 2½%
Ice barrier underlayment
Required
Flood hazards
FIRM #170214
Panels 0606H-0609H
12/16/2004
Air freezing index
1543 (°F - days)
Annual mean temperature
49.4°F
Heating degree days (HDD)
6,155
Cooling degree days (CDD)
942
Climate zone
5A
Indoor design conditions
Max. 72°F - heating
Min. 75°F - cooling
100-year hourly rainfall rate
4"
 
      *Ultimate Design Wind Speed replaces Basic Wind Speed as found in earlier editions. Although the values are different, there is very little practical difference in the design or construction requirements.
      R302.12 Draftstopping. In combustible construction where there is usable space both above and below the concealed space of a floor-ceiling assembly, draftstops shall be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed 500 square feet (46.51 m2) or have a dimension of more than 25 feet in any direction. Draftstopping shall divide the concealed space into approximately equal areas. Where the assembly is enclosed by a floor membrane above and a ceiling membrane below, draftstopping shall be provided in floor-ceiling assemblies under the following circumstances:
         1.   Ceiling is suspended under the floor framing.
         2.   Floor framing is constructed of prefabricated wood I-joists, truss-type open-web, perforated members or similar construction.
      R304.1 Minimum Area. Habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2). Every living room shall contain at least 120 square feet (11.2 m2) and every bedroom shall contain a minimum of 70 square feet (6.5 m2) and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.6 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof.
      Exception: Kitchens.
      R310.8 Conversion Into Habitable Space. When any area previously not approved or utilized as habitable space is converted into and/or utilized as habitable space - regardless of the amount of construction work done in this area - it shall be considered as reconstruction and be subject to the requirements of this chapter and the provisions of section R310 of this code.
      R310.9 Conversion Into A Sleeping Room. When any area previously not approved or utilized as a sleeping room is converted into and/or utilized as a sleeping room - regardless of the amount of construction work that was or was not done in this conversion or change of utilization - it shall be subject to all requirements for new construction of a sleeping room as found in this code.
      R310.10 Egress From Highest Habitable Space. Where residential building heights exceed thirty feet (30'), the highest space that meets the criteria of sections R304, R305 & R311.4 for habitable space shall have an emergency escape and rescue opening in compliance with section R310 at a maximum elevation of thirty two feet (32') above grade. This section shall be applied regardless of the usage designation on the construction documents, including "storage" or "bonus" rooms.
      R312.1 Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs, ramps, landings, permanent benches or other walkable horizontal planes - 4 inches or greater in width, measured perpendicular to the open side - that are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side. Insect screening shall not be considered as a guard.
      R313.3 Notification Devices Required. The following notification devices shall be required on all new and/or modified automatic sprinkler systems installed to comply with this code:
         1.   A listed and approved exterior audio visual notification device shall be installed at an approved location that is readily visible from the public way.
         Exception: The code official may approve an alternate location if it is technically infeasible to install the device where it is readily visible from the public way and the proposed location provides substantially equivalent notification.
         2.   Listed and approved device(s) shall be installed to provide audible notification throughout the residence. For notification device(s) affixed to HVAC systems, a separate device shall be utilized for each HVAC system.
         3.   Each automatic fire sprinkler system shall have a listed and approved water flow detection device that is monitored by an approved agency.
         4.   Each control valve shall be supervised by a listed and approved switch that is monitored by an approved agency.
      R314 Smoke Alarms. Is amended by the addition of the following section:
      Additional Locations. In addition to the locations specified in R314.3, 200°F heat detectors shall be installed in the following locations:
         1.   In each attic area that is provided with access as required in section R807.
         2.   In each attached garage.
   Chapter 5 Floors
      R506 Concrete Floors (On Ground), Patios and Private Sidewalks.
      R506.1 General. Concrete slab-on-ground floors, patios and private sidewalks, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this section or ACI 332. Floors, patios and private sidewalks shall be a minimum 31/2 inches (89mm) thick. The specified compressive strength of concrete shall be as set forth in section R402.2.
   Chapter 7 Wall Covering
      R703.1 General. Exterior walls shall provide the building with a weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. The exterior envelope shall include flashing as described in section R703.4. Wall assemblies shall be finished with an approved material. In addition to any material not permitted by this code, the following finish materials shall be prohibited:
         a.   Unfinished, painted, sealed, or clear-coated above grade wall assemblies of the following types:
            1.   Cast-in-place concrete.
            2.   Precast concrete.
            3.   Smooth-face concrete masonry unit (CMU).
         b.   Any wall assembly - excluding windows - that causes a nuisance by the nature of its reflectivity.
      For the purposes of this section, an above grade "wall assembly" shall be defined as a wall portion having the same construction type and/or finish:
         1.   More than 50 percent above the adjacent finished grade, and/or
         2.   Having any part more than forty eight inches (48") above the adjacent finished grade.
   Chapter 13 General Mechanical Systems Requirements
      M1301.6 Mechanical Equipment To Be Screened. All exterior heating, air conditioning, ventilating, generators, pool heaters, or other mechanical equipment shall be fully screened to prevent view of the equipment from any point along the finished grade at any front lot line or side lot line of the lot on which the equipment is located. Screening materials shall be as approved by the building official. Deciduous or annual plants shall not be approved as screening materials.
      1301.7 Geothermal Well And Piping Locations. Geothermal well and piping locations shall be completely within the property lines of the subject property and as prescribed by 1301.7.1 and 1301.7.2.
      1301.7.1. No geothermal well or water intake shall be located in any easement and/or within ten feet (10') from any property lot line.
      Exception: A geothermal well may be located at any location adjacent to public right-of-way provided that it is completely within the property lines.
      1301.7.2 No geothermal piping, intake or discharge shall be located in any body of water that is not completely contained within the property lines.
   Chapter 29 Water Supply And Distribution
      P2904.3.2 Shutoff Valves. Shutoff valves shall serve the entire water distribution system. The fire sprinkler system piping shall not have separate shutoff or control valve(s) installed unless supervised by one of the following methods:
         1.   Central station, proprietary or remote station alarm service.
         2.   Local alarm service that causes the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended location.
         3.   Valves that are locked open.
      P2904.5.1 Water Supply. Fire sprinkler water shall be supplied by the municipal water source and taken off after it has passed through the water meter, as detailed in 2013 NFPA 13D figure A.6.2(c) "acceptable arrangement with valve supervision - option 2".
      P2904.5.2 Reserved.
   Appendix J Existing Buildings And Structures
      AJ102.10 Conversion Into Habitable Space. When any area previously not approved or utilized as habitable space is converted into and/or utilized as habitable space - regardless of the amount of construction work done in this area - it shall be considered as reconstruction and be subject to the requirements of this chapter and the provisions of section R310 of this code.
      AJ102.11 Conversion Into A Sleeping Room. When any area previously not approved or utilized as a sleeping room is converted into and/or utilized as a sleeping room - regardless of the amount of construction work that was or was not done in this conversion or change of utilization - it shall be subject to all requirements for new construction of a sleeping room as found in this code.
   C.   International Mechanical Code Amendments:
   Chapter 1 Administration
      101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL."
      102.8 Referenced Codes And Ordinances. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where differences occur between provisions of this and any other provision of the village code, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
      106.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
      106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 90 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 90 days. Before such work recommences, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided that changes have not been made and will not be made in the original construction documents for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.
      106.5.2 Fee Schedule. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in section 10-4-1 of the village code.
      108.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in section 1-3-1 of the village code.
      109.1 Application For Appeal. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County.
      Subsections 109.2 through 109.7. Are deleted in their entirety.
   Chapter 3 General Regulations
      303.10 Geothermal Well And Piping Locations. Geothermal well and piping locations shall be completely within the property lines of the subject property and as prescribed by 303.10.1 and 303.10.2.
      303.10.1. No geothermal well or water intake shall be located in any easement and/or within ten feet (10') from any property lot line.
      Exception: A geothermal well may be located at any location adjacent to public right-of-way provided that it is completely within the property lines.
      303.10.2 No geothermal piping, intake or discharge shall be located in any body of water that is not completely contained within the property lines.
      303.11 Mechanical Equipment To Be Screened. All exterior heating, air conditioning, ventilating, generators, pool heaters, or other mechanical equipment shall be fully screened to prevent view of the equipment from any point at the finished grade along the front lot line or side lot line of the lot on which the equipment is located. Screening materials shall be as approved by the building official. Deciduous or annual plants shall not be approved as screening materials.
      309.1 Space-Heating Systems. Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with active or passive space-heating systems capable of maintaining a minimum indoor temperature of 65°F (18°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor on the design heating day. The installation of portable space heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section.
   Chapter 6 Duct Systems
      602.3 Stud Cavity And Joist Space Plenums. Stud wall cavities and the spaces between solid floor joists shall not be utilized as ducts or plenums.
D.   State Of Illinois Plumbing Code Amendments: Illinois Plumbing Code, 77 Ill. Admin. Code 890 et seq., adopted in section 10-1-1 of the village code, is amended as follows:
   All fees specified in the state of Illinois plumbing code shall be superseded and replaced by those set forth in section 10-4-1 of the village code.
   Section 890.230 Safe Pan Material and Construction. Is amended by removing "ABS" from list of approved materials listed in subsection a), a)4 and a)5.
   Section 890.320 Types of Joints. Amend subsection h) to read: h) Brazed Joints. Brazed joints shall be made by first cleaning the surface to be joined down to the base metal, applying flux approved for brazed joints and for the filler metal to be used, and making the joints by heating to a temperature sufficient to melt the approved brazing filler metal on contact. (See Section 890.330(b).)
      Delete Subsection k) Bituminized Fiber Pipe Joints.
      l) Plastic Pipe Joints. Delete Subsection 2) Joints and Fittings in Plastic Pipe and associated subsections A), B), and C).
   Section 890.330 Special Joints. Delete from Subsection c) "or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)".
      g) Plastic Pipe to Non-Plastic Pipe Joints. Delete subsection 1) Pressure Piping and associated subsections A), B), C) and D).
   Section 890.510 Grease Interceptor Requirements. Is amended by replacing subsection 2), entitled "Minimum Size," of subsection a), with the following:
      "Minimum Size. A grease interceptor installed on the same floor as the fixture shall have 100 percent the liquid holding capacity of the fixture. A grease interceptor located on a floor below the fixture shall have 100 percent of the liquid-holding capacity of the fixture. To determine the liquid-holding capacity in gallons of a plumbing fixture, the length is multiplied by the width by the height in inches and divided by 231.
      Where two or more sinks or receptacles are connected to an interceptor the liquid holding capacity shall be based on the combined volume of the fixtures served."
   Section 890.630 Installation. Is amended by replacing the last sentence of subsection e, entitled "Portable Water Supply Connection," with the following:
      "Where present, each lavatory sink faucet shall have supply pipes that are accessible."
   Section 890.640 Prohibited Fixtures. Is amended by replacing subsection a) with the following:
      "Drinking fountains shall not be installed in public toilet rooms, colonic irrigation therapy rooms, or laboratories for removing blood, pus or other bodily fluids."
   Section 890.746 Colonic Irrigation Units. Add a new section 890.746 as follows:
      "Section 890.746 Colonic Irrigation Units.
      a) Colonic irrigation systems connected to the water supply shall be provided with backflow protection.
      b) A reduced pressure principle backflow assembly conforming to ASSE 1013, or a fixed air gap, shall be installed on each colonic irrigation unit or group of colonic irrigation units.
      c) If a colonic irrigation unit has a water outlet below the flood rim level of an attached drain, then an approved reduced principle pressure backflow preventer assembly, a fixed air gap, an air vent hole, or an approved vacuum breaker shall protect the water supply from each unit."
   Section 890.1140 Special Applications And Installations.
      d) Lawn Sprinklers. Any lawn sprinkler system connected to a potable water supply shall be equipped with an RPZ. The RPZ may be located outside provided that it is protected from freezing or is removed at the end of the season, and it complies with section 890.1130(g)(1). All new plumbing fixtures and irrigation controllers installed after the effective date of this ordinance shall bear the WaterSense label (as designated by the U.S. environmental protection agency WaterSense program), when such labeled fixtures are available.
      h)1)A) Aspirators. If aspirators are used in operating rooms, emergency rooms, recovery rooms, delivery rooms, autopsy rooms, dental offices, colonic irrigation rooms, and laboratories for removing blood, pus or other fluids, a vacuum breaker shall be installed on the discharge side of the control valve, at ceiling height (a minimum of 7 feet, 6 inches) and the water supply shall be protected against backflow and back siphonage by an air gap; or an RPZ shall be used.
   Section 890.1150 Water Service Pipe Installation. Replace subsection 3) of subsection a), entitled "Underground Water Service," with the following:
      3) The minimum depth for any water service pipe shall be at least 60 inches.
   Section 890.1200 Water Service Sizing.
      a) Water Service Pipe Sizing. The water service pipe from the street main (including the tap) to the water distribution system for the building shall be sized in accordance with appendix A, tables M, N, O, P and Q. Water service pipe and fittings shall be at least 1 inch diameter. If flushometers or other devices requiring a high rate of water flow are used, the water service pipe shall be designed and installed to provide this additional flow.
   Section 890.1230 Safety Devices. In subsection 2) of subsection d), entitled "Relief Discharge Outlet," add "but no closer than as specified in appendix A, table C," between "receptor" and "the end,".
   Section 890 Illustrations For Subpart I. In illustration L and illustration M, replace "Relief Valve Discharge Piping Lower End To Be Open With A Minimum 6" Air Gap" with the following:
      "Relief Valve Discharge Piping Lower End To Be Open With A Maximum 6" Air Gap But No Closer Than As Specified In Appendix A, Table C."
   Section 890.1320 Drainage System Installation. Delete from subsection l), entitled "Fixture Connections", "and fittings for circuit vented fixtures".
   Section 890.1340 Determination Of Sizes For Drainage System.
      b)2) Pressure building drains may be installed to prevent sewer back up in a basement, cellar, crawl space or other area where any portion of the floor surface is below grade. Pressure-building drains shall not be used where gravity drains may otherwise be installed.
      Pressure-building drains shall be sized in accordance with the ejector pump manufacturer's recommendation, but shall not be less than 2 inches in diameter.
      b)4) No portion of the drainage system installed underground or below a basement or cellar shall be less than 4 inches in diameter. The venting system is excluded from this requirement.
   Section 890.1370 Floor Drains. In subsection b), entitled "Size," replace "2 inches" with "4 inches".
   Section 890.1390. Add a new section 890.1390 as follows:
      Section 890.1390.
      Section 890.1390.1 Building Subdrains. Building subdrains that cannot be discharged to the sewer by gravity flow shall be discharged into a tightly covered and vented sump from which the liquid shall be lifted and discharged into the building gravity drainage system by automatic pumping equipment or other approved method. In other than existing structures, the sump shall not receive drainage from any piping within the building capable of being discharged by gravity to the building sewer.
      Exception: Sanitary pump (ejector) pits with overhead drainage may be installed to prevent sewer back up in a basement, cellar, crawl space, or other area where any portion of the floor surface is below grade.
      Section 890.1390.2 Valves Required. A check valve and a full open valve located on the discharge side of the check valve shall be installed in the pump or ejector discharge piping between the pump or ejector and the gravity drainage system. Access shall be provided to such valves. Such valves shall be located above the sump cover or, where the discharge pipe from the ejector is below grade, the valves shall be located outside the sump below grade in an access pit with a removable access cover.
      Section 890.1390.3 Sump Design. The sump pump, pit, and discharge piping shall conform to the requirements of sections 890.1390.3.1 through 890.1390.3.5.
      890.1390.3.1 Sump Pump. The sump pump capacity and head shall be appropriate to anticipated use requirements.
      890.1390.3.2. Sump Pit. The sump pit shall be not less than 18 inches (457 mm) in diameter and 24 inches (610 mm) deep, unless otherwise approved. The pit shall be accessible and located such that all drainage flows into the pit by gravity.
      The sump pit shall be constructed of tile, concrete, steel, plastic or other approved materials. The pit bottom shall be solid and provide permanent support for the pump. The sump pit shall be fitted with a gas-tight removable cover adequate to support the anticipated loads in the area of use. The sump pit shall be vented in accordance with the Illinois plumbing code.
      890.1390.3.3 Discharge Piping. Discharge piping shall meet the requirements of section 890.1390.2.
      890.1390.3.4 Maximum Effluent Level. The effluent level control shall be adjusted and maintained to at all times prevent the effluent in the sump from rising within 2 inches (51mm) of the invert of the gravity drain inlet into the sump.
      890.1390.3.5 Ejector Connection To The Drainage System. Pumps connected to the drainage system shall connect to the building sewer or shall connect to a wye fitting in the building drain a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) from the base of any soil stack, waste stack or fixture drain. Where the discharge line connects into horizontal drainage piping, the connector shall be made through a wye fitting into the top of the drainage piping.
      890.1390.4 Sewage Pumps And Sewage Ejectors. A sewage pump or sewage ejector shall automatically discharge the contents of the sump into the building drainage system.
      890.1390.4.1 Reserved.
      890.1390.4.2 Capacity. A sewage pump or sewage ejector shall have the capacity and head for the application requirements. Pumps or ejectors that receive the discharge of water closets shall be capable of handling spherical solids with a diameter of up to and including 2 inches (51 mm). Other pumps or ejectors shall be capable of handling spherical solids with a diameter of up to and including 1 inch (25.4 mm). The minimum capacity of a pump or ejector based on the diameter of the discharge pipe shall be in accordance with table 890.1390.4.2.
      Exceptions:
         1.   Grinder pumps or grinder ejectors that receive discharges of water closets shall have a minimum discharge opening of 1.25 inches (32 mm).
         2.   Macerating toilet assemblies that serve single water closets shall have a minimum discharge opening of 0.75 inch (19 mm).
   Table 890.1390.4.2:
   Minimum Capacity Of Sewage Pump Or Sewage Ejector
 
Diameter Of The Discharge Pipe (Inches)
Capacity Of Pump Or Ejector (g.p.m.)
2
21
30
3
46
 
   Section 890.1450 Vent Grades And Connections. Delete subsection d), entitled "Heel Or Side-Inlet Bend".
   Section 890.1480 Type Of Fixture Trap Vents. Delete subsections c) and d).
   Section 890.1490 Installation Of Vents For Fixture Traps. Replace section 890.1490 with the following:
      "Section 890.1490 Installation Of Vents For Fixture Traps.
      a) Hydraulic Gradient. Fixture drains shall be vented within the hydraulic gradient between the trap outlet and the junction with another drain. The hydraulic gradient as applied to a gravity drain and its vent connection is interpreted as the grade line.
      b) Different Level. If any stack has fixtures entering at different levels, the fixtures other than the fixtures entering at the highest level shall be vented, except as otherwise provided. (See section 890.1510.)
      c) Horizontal Branch Drains. Where a water closet discharges into a branch drain, each fixture discharging into that branch drain shall be individually vented."
   Section 890.1500 Installation Of Wet Venting. Delete section 890.1500 in its entirety.
   Section 890.1520 Circuit And Loop Venting. Delete section 890.1520 in its entirety.
   Section 890 Table A Approved Materials And Standards.
      Approved Building Drainage/Vent Pipe. Delete subsections 1), 10) and 12). Remove "or DWV" from subsection 6).
      Agency Notes: Remove "DWV copper tubing" from subsection 2). Delete subsection 4).
      Approved Materials For Water Service Pipe. Delete subsections 1), 4) and 8)-12).
      Approved Material for Water Distribution Pipe. Delete subsections 2), 5) and 7)-9).
      Agency Notes: Delete subsection 1) and 3). Remove "Plastic shall be rated at 160 psi at 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit." From subsection 2).
   Section 890 Table B Minimum Number Of Plumbing Fixtures. Add the following to table B:
 
Type of building
Medical or therapeutic occupancies where colonic irrigation or other similar actvities occur
Water closet
1 water closet - directly accessed from the treatment room - in addition to any other fixtures required by this code*
Lavatories
1 lavatory - in or accessed directly from the treatment room - in addition to any other fixtures required by this code*
*Drinking fountains
Prohibited in the treatment room
Other fixtures
1 service sink per suite or office, in addition to any other fixtures required by this code
*It is the intent of this section to allow a single toilet room to directly connect multiple treatment rooms - provided that there is no travel required through any adjacent hall, room, or other space.
 
   E.   National Electrical Code Amendments:
   Article 90 Introduction
   Subsection 90.4 Enforcement. Is amended by adding the following:
      In addition to the responsibilities set forth in section 2-3-2 of the village code for the electrical commission, a person shall have the right to appeal a decision. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County.
   Article 100 Definitions
      Qualified Person. One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.
      For the purposes of installing, constructing, altering, repairing, maintaining, or performing similar electrical work on class 1 circuits as regulated by this code, a qualified person shall be required to personally perform the permitted work. The qualified person shall provide the village of Oak Brook with current and valid documentation of such qualifications - as evidenced by:
         5.   An electrician's license - valid for the proposed scope of work- issued, after testing, by a unit of government, or
         6.   A certification of qualifications - valid for the proposed scope of work - issued, after testing, by IEIA, ICC or similar certifying agency or
         7.   Other documentation as acceptable to the building official.
      Exception: Owner-occupants of single-family dwellings. This exception does not include any person who is not an owner-occupant of the premises - regardless of relationship to owner, occupant, or financial considerations.
   Article 110 Requirements For Electrical Installations
      110.26 (B) Clear Spaces. In other than dwelling units, the required clear space shall be clearly and permanently delineated by construction or floor pattern, material or color, or as otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
   Article 210 Branch Circuits
      210.60 Guest Rooms, Guest Suites, Dormitory Units, Assisted Living, and Similar Occupancies.
      (A) General. Guest rooms or guest suites in hotels, motels, sleeping rooms in dormitory units, assisted living, and similar occupancies shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with 210.52(A) and (D). Guest rooms or guest suites provided with permanent provisions for cooking shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with all of the applicable rules in 210.52.
   Article 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM And NMC.
      334.10 Uses Permitted. Type NM and type NMC cables shall be permitted to be used as temporary wiring by special permission of the authority having jurisdiction, except as prohibited in 334.12:
      334.10(A) Type NM cable shall be permitted as a component of a listed and approved assembly only when both of the following conditions are met:
         (a) To replace the type NM would void the listing of the assembly or component.
         (b) The type NM is terminated at the closest reasonable location.
      334.10(B) Type NMC cable shall be permitted as a component of a listed and approved assembly only when both of the following conditions are met:
         (a) To replace the type NMC would void the listing of the assembly or component.
         (b) The type NMC is terminated at the closest reasonable location.
   Article 362 Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing Type ENT
      362.12 Uses Not Permitted. ENT shall not be used in the following:
         (1) In any hazardous (classified) location, except as permitted by other articles in this code.
         (2) For the support of luminaires and other equipment.
         (3) Where subject to ambient temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) unless listed otherwise.
         (4) For direct earth burial.
         (5) In exposed locations, except as permitted by 362.10(1), 362.10(5), and 362.10(7).
         (6) In theaters and similar locations, except as provided in 518.4 and 520.5.
         (7) Where exposed to the direct rays of the sun, unless identified as sunlight resistant.
         (8) Where subject to physical damage.
         (9) Where the voltage is over 50 volts.
   F.   State Of Illinois Safety Code For Elevators And Escalators: State of Illinois safety code for elevators and escalators is adopted without amendment per agreement between the village of Oak Brook and the office of the state fire marshal dated October 15, 2008.
   G.   International Property Maintenance Code Amendments:
   Chapter 1 Administration
      101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL".
      102.8 Referenced Codes And Standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in chapter 8 and considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code, the referenced standards and the village codes, the more restrictive provisions apply.
      103.1 Creation of agency. The Development Services Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code
      103.2 Appointment. Is deleted in its entirety.
      103.3 Deputies. The building official is authorized to designate one or more employees as deputies who may exercise all powers of the building official under the direction of the official.
      Section 104 Fees. Is deleted in its entirety.
      105.3 Right Of Entry. The building official, or his designee, is authorized to enter the structure or premises during reasonable times to conduct an inspection. Prior to entering into a space not otherwise open to the general public, the building official, or his designee, shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises, present proper identification and request entry. If requested entry is refused or not obtained, the building official, or his designee, shall pursue recourse as provided by law including, but not limited to, the obtaining of a warrant.
      107.2 Is deleted in its entirety.
      107.3 Qualifications. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County.
      107.4 Is deleted in its entirety.
      109.1 Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, remove, demolish, maintain, fail to maintain, provide, fail to provide, occupy, let to another or occupy or permit another person to occupy any premises, property, structure or equipment regulated by this article, or cause same to be done contrary to or in conflict with or in violation of the provisions of this article, or to fail to obey a lawful order of the building official, or his designee, or to remove or deface a placard or notice posted under the provisions of this article.
      111.4.2 Method of Service. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served where a copy thereof is served in accordance with one of the following methods:
         1.   A copy is delivered personally.
         2.   A copy is sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested
         3.   A copy is delivered in any other manner as prescribed by local law.
         4.   Posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice.
      Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the structure or property shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.
      113.1 General. The code official shall order the owner or owner's authorized agent of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the code official's or owner's authorized agent judgment after review is so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair or to demolish and remove at the owner's option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than ninety (90) days, the code official may order the owner or owner's authorized agent to demolish and remove such structure, or board up until future repair. Boarding the building up for future repair shall not extend beyond one hundred eighty (180) days, unless approved by the building official.
      113.1.1 Semi-Annual Permit. A semi-annual permit is required for the installation and/or continuance of boarding on a vacant building. The building official is authorized to approve additional permit(s) for individual cases, upon application of the owner or the owner's authorized agent, providing that the applicant demonstrates approved cause and provides an approved plan and timeframe for restoration or demolition of the building. The details of action granting the additional permit(s) shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety.
   Chapter 2 Definitions
      "Responsible Party. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises. In addition, any other person or entity who may be reasonably considered to have a role or responsibility in the creation, continuation, or correction of any violation of this code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible party for such violation."
   Chapter 3 General Requirements
      301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. In addition, any other person or entity who may be reasonably considered to have a role or responsibility in the creation, continuation or correction of any violation of this code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible party for such violation.
      A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control.
      302.4 Weeds.
         1.   Revert to original code section language inserting "Eight (8) inches in height".
         Exception: Property owned by a unit of government, dedicated for recreation, flood control, and/or conservation.
         2.   Removal Notice. The village may serve a notice upon the owner of any premises on which weeds or grass are permitted to grow in violation of the provisions of this section demanding the cutting of such weeds and grass within five (5) days from the date of such notice. The notice shall be personally served on, or sent by certified mail to the person who was sent the tax bill for the general taxes on the property for the last preceding year.
         3.   Costs Of Removal. If a person so served does not cut the weeds or grass within five days of the personal service or mailing of the notice, the village may proceed to cut the weeds or grass keeping an account of the expense of the cutting and such expense shall be charged to and paid by such owner.
         4.   Lien. Charges for weed or grass cutting shall be a lien upon the real estate affected, superior to all other liens and encumbrances except tax liens; provided that within 60 days after such cost and expense is incurred, the village, or the person performing the service by authority of the village files a notice of lien in the office of the recorder of deeds. The notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out a description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof, the amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred or payable for the service, and the date or dates when such cost and expense was incurred by the village. A notice and copy of the lien shall be personally served on, or sent by certified mail to, the person who was sent the tax bill for the general taxes on the property for the last preceding year.
      302.10 Maintenance Of Water Features. All existing private and public water features, including stormwater retention/detention facilities, must be kept clear of garbage and debris, and any such area not occupied by water must be kept mowed in accordance with the provisions of this code. Facilities designed to hold water on a continuous basis must be maintained so as to prevent such water from becoming a breeding site for mosquitoes or from becoming a nuisance due to odor or stagnation. Whenever any facility in the village that is designated and approved as a stormwater management facility does not function as was originally designed, whether because of damage or because of falling into a state of disrepair, it shall be repaired and brought into compliance with its original design specifications, subject to the approval of the village engineer.
      302.11 Storage Of Construction Materials. Construction materials, including, but not limited to, bricks, lumber, piles of dirt, stone, aggregate or other debris, shall not be stored in any exterior property area except in cases where construction is taking place. In such cases, compliance must be achieved within thirty (30) days of completion of the construction activity.
      302.12 Storage Of Non-Construction Materials. Non-construction materials, including, but not limited to machinery, discarded appliances, furniture, household items and other similar items, shall not be stored in any exterior property area unless completely screened by view from all adjacent properties and rights of way.
      302.13 Trees, Shrubs, Vines And Other Greenery Causing Obstructions Or Other Dangerous Conditions. Trees, shrubs, vines and other greenery causing obstructions or other dangerous conditions shall be subject to section 8-4-2 of the village code.
      302.14 Storage Of Refuse. Storage of refuse shall be subject to section 4-3-9 of the village code.
      302.15 Exterior Lighting Nuisance. New and existing exterior lighting shall be designed, installed, and maintained to prevent nuisance:
         1.   Appropriate lighting zones and exterior power allowances for new and/or modified systems shall be per table 302.15.
         2.   The direct light from individual luminaries and light reflected from solid surfaces on the site shall not exceed the threshold values defined in table 302.15 at any point along the property line of the impacted property.
   Table 302.15
   Maximum Line Of Sight Illuminance At
   Any Vertical Plane Boundary
 
Impacted Property
Lighting Zone 0
Lighting Zone 1
Lighting Zone 2
Lighting Zone 3
Lighting Zone 4
Undeveloped areas of parks, forest land, and rural areas
Developed areas of parks, forest land, and rural areas
Areas predominantl y consisting of residential zoning, neighborhood business districts, light industrial with limited nighttime use and residential mixed use areas
All other areas
High-activity commercial districts as designated by the community development department
Maximum illuminance
0.5 lux
(0.05 fc)
1.0 lux
(0.10 fc)
3.0 lux
(0.30 fc)
8.0 lux
(0.8 fc)
15.0 lux
(1.5 fc)
 
      304.3 Street Numbers. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
      304.14 Insect Screens. Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch (16 mesh/25mm) and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
      Exception: Screen doors shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellant fans, are employed.
      309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All exterior premises in which insects or rodents are found to be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
   Chapter 6 Mechanical And Electrical Requirements
      602.3 Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period of October 15 to May 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than sixty five degrees Fahrenheit (65°F) (18°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
      Exception: When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required, provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature shall be as indicated in the village of Oak Brook amendments to the international residential code.
      602.4 Occupiable Work Spaces. Is amended by the insertion of the following dates: "October 15 to May 15".
   Appendix A Boarding Standard
      A101.1 Windows and doors shall be secured in an approved manner to prevent entry by unauthorized persons, opaque surfaces shall be painted to correspond to the color of the existing structure.
      A101.1.1 A semi-annual permit shall be required for new and existing boarding.
   H.   International Energy Conservation Code: International energy conservation code is adopted - as amended by title 71: Public Buildings, Facilities, And Real Property, chapter I: Capital Development Board, subchapter d: Energy Codes, part 600 Illinois energy conservation code, section 1060. Appendix A supplanted and additional Current Illinois adopted International Energy Conservation Code Sections.
   I.   International Existing Building Code Amendments:
   Chapter 1 Scope And Administration
      101.1. Is amended by inserting "Village of Oak Brook".
      112 Board Of Appeals. Is renamed "Appeals".
      112.1 General. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County.
      112.2 Limitations On Authority. Is deleted in its entirety.
      112.3 Qualifications. Is deleted in its entirety.
      113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in section 1-3-1 of the village code.
   Chapter 8 Alterations - Level 2
      803.2.2 Revert to original code section language amending only condition 2.
         2.   The cumulative work area exceeds 1,000 square feet within a five year period;
      Where more than 50 percent of the total floor area of the building or structure have been or are proposed to be involved in an alteration within a five year period, level 3 provisions for automatic sprinkler protection shall apply.
      Exceptions:
      1.   Existing, legally occupied R-2 occupancies.
      2.   Existing, legally occupied R-3 single family occupancies as regulated by the international residential code.
   J.   International Fuel Gas Code Amendments:
   Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
      101.1. Is amended by inserting "Village of Oak Brook".
      109.1 Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in section 10-4-1 of the village code.
   113 Means of Appeal. Is renamed "Appeals".
      113.1 Through 113.4 Are deleted in their entirety and are replaced to read as follows:
      113.5 Appeals. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County.
      115.4 Violation Penalties. "Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in section 1-3-1 of the village code."
   Delete Section 114 (IFGC) Board of Appeals in its entirety.
   K.   International Swimming Pool And Spa Code Amendments:
   Chapter 1 Scope And Administration
      101.1. Is amended by inserting "Village of Oak Brook".
      105.3 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
      105.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 90 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 90 days after the time the work is commenced. The code official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for a period not more than 90 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
      108.1 Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in section 10-4-1 of the village code.
   111 Means Of Appeal. Is renamed "Appeals".
      111.1 through 111.4. Are deleted in their entirety and are replaced to read as follows:
      111.1 Appeals. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County.
   Delete Section 112 (IFGC) Board of Appeals in its entirety.
   113.4 Violation Penalties. "Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in section 1-3-1 of the village code."
   L.   International Plumbing Code Amendments:
   Chapter 1 Scope And Administration
      101.1. Is amended by inserting "Village of Oak Brook".
      101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall be limited to subjects not expressly governed by the state of Illinois plumbing code, 2014 edition, published by the Illinois department of public health. This code shall also regulate nonflammable medical gas, inhalation anesthetic, vacuum piping, nonmedical oxygen systems and sanitary and condensate vacuum collection systems. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel-gas-fired water heaters and water heater venting systems shall be regulated by the international fuel gas code. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. Appendices C & F are specifically adopted.
      102.8 Referenced Codes And Standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those listed in chapter 13 and such codes and standards shall be considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each reference. Where differences occur between the provision of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall be the minimum requirements. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and any other provision of the village code, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
      109.1 Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in section 10-4-1 of the village code.
      114.1 Appeal. "A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the purposes of this code, all appeals of decisions relating to this code shall be referred to the circuit court of DuPage County."
      Delete 114.2 Limitations on authority in its entirety.
      115.4 Violation Penalties. "Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in section 1-3-1 of the village code."
   Chapter 3 General Regulations
      305.4.1 Is amended by the insertion of the numbers 18 and 48.
   Chapter 4 Installation Of Fixtures is deleted in its entirety, and replaced with:
      401.1 Installation Of Water Closets, Urinals, Lavatories And Bidets. A water closet, urinal, lavatory or bidet shall not be set closer than 15 inches (381 mm) from its center to any side wall, partition, vanity or other obstruction, or closer than 30 inches (762 mm) center to center between adjacent fixtures. There shall be not less than a 21-inch (533 mm) clearance in front of the water closet, urinal, lavatory or bidet to any wall, fixture or door. Water closet compartments shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width and not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) in depth for floor mounted water closets and not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width and 56 inches (1422 mm) in depth for wall hung water closets.
   Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Are deleted in their entirety, without replacement.
   Chapter 11 Storm Drainage
   1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm sewers and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on the 100-year hourly rainfall rate of four inches (4").
   Appendix C is adopted without amendment.
(Ord. G-1084, 9-27-2016; Ord. G-1167, 7-14-2020; Ord. G-1219, 11-10-2022)