10-2-2-1: BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS:
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the international building code, 2003 edition:
Section 101.1 Insert "village of Pingree Grove".
Section 102.5 Insert the following: Where more restrictive in any respect, the limitations or requirements of any other village of Pingree Grove regulations shall take precedence over the regulations of this code.
Section 107.5.1 Add the following: Any applicant for a building permit for construction of a building which requires the extension of the water or sewer system or the installation of a well or septic system shall submit detailed plans for said construction.
Section 107.5.2 Add the following: Foundations: The plan submitted shall indicate the top of the foundation in relation to the crown of the pavement (as measured at the lowest point of the crown of the pavement between the ends of the property lines) of the street on which a building abuts or the building and lot shall comply with the current grading ordinance.
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004)
Insert subsection 107.7.1 Compliance With Grading Plan Ordinance: Any work, which includes bringing fill to a site or alteration to the grading and/or drainage of a lot, requires a building permit. The owner shall submit plans, surveys and specifications signed and sealed by a professional engineer.
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004; amd. 2011 Code)
Insert subsection 107.7.2 Culvert And Site Access: Before any construction, site work, or grading excavation may be commenced on any property, lot or tract there shall be first installed, inspected and approved by the village engineer a culvert and gravel base access to each such property, lot or tract.
Section 107.10 Add the following: Permit Requirements:
   (1)   The permit requirements shall apply to all buildings, structures and construction.
   (2)   A permit application shall be denied if the plans submitted do not conform to all the requirements and ordinances of the village which denial shall be stated in writing.
   (3)   The building department shall with the issuance of a building permit furnish the permittee a placard which must be on the job at all times conspicuously posted on the job site which may not be removed until issuance of an occupancy permit.
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004)
   (4)   All building permits shall expire one year from issuance 1 . All work required to be done in accordance with the submitted plans and specifications shall be completed within the term of the permit.
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004; amd. 2011 Code)
   (5)   Demolition permits shall expire ninety (90) days after issuance.
   (6)   No fees shall be refunded on permits.
   (7)   A final occupancy certificate shall be secured before any building is occupied. In addition, a final occupancy certificate shall not be issued until all work covered by the permit is completed in compliance with the ordinances of the village, the permit and submitted plans and specifications.
Section 110.3.2.1 Add the following subsection:
   (1)   Definitions:
   Temporary Occupancy Permit: That permit issued by the village building department allowing occupancy of a building or structure intended for occupancy prior to final inspection and issuance of an occupancy permit.
   Escrow: The sequestered amount or security approved by the building department and/or the village engineer and created by an applicant for a temporary occupancy permit running in favor of the said applicant and the village to guarantee completion of the building, structure or construction.
   Building Department: The building department of the village of Pingree Grove as administered by the village building commissioner or if none, the president or his appointee.
   (2)   Provisions 2 :
      a.   A temporary occupancy permit may be issued by the building department upon such other terms as may be contained herein where the items to be completed are limited to driveways when weather does not allow the work to be completed, landscaping and site work for only single-family homes.
      b.   A temporary certificate of permit may be otherwise issued at the sole discretion of the building commissioner allowing occupancy of a building or structure intended for occupancy prior to final inspection by said department and issuance of a final occupancy permit.
      c.   A temporary occupancy permit may be issued upon the following conditions:
         (1)   Approval by the building commissioner of all then completed items.
         (2)   Proper provisions for health and safety.
         (3)   Verification by the village building commissioner or village engineer of all uncompleted items of construction within the building or on the site and the estimated amount thereof.
         (4)   Written agreement by the applicant of such temporary occupancy permit to completion of the items determined to be required and the date which same shall be completed.
         (5)   Posting of an escrow in a sum no less than 150% of the cost of completion as determined by the building department or village engineer.
   "Temporary Occupancy": Delete entire section.
Section 112.0 Means Of Appeal: Delete 112.1 through 112.3 and insert:
Section 112.1 Application For Appeal: Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent form of construction is to be used.
Section 112.2 Membership Of Board: The board of appeals shall be comprised of the village president and board of trustees of the village of Pingree Grove.
Section 112.3 Open Hearing: All hearings before the board shall be open to the public and in compliance with the provisions of the open meetings act. The appellant, the appellant's representative, the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
Section 112.4 Board Decision: The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a concurring vote of a majority of its sitting members.
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004)
Section 112.3.1 Fee Schedule: Delete in its entirety. Insert building permit fee of title 10, chapter 4 of the village code and the following definition of gross floor area:
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004; amd. 2011 Code)
Gross Floor Area: For the purpose of calculating the permit fee from the annual fee schedule, the sum of the gross horizontal area of all floors of a building measured from the exterior face of the exterior walls or from the centerline of the walls separating two (2) buildings. The gross floor area of a building shall also include but is not limited to:
   (1)   Elevator shafts and the stairwells.
   (2)   Mechanical equipment unless located on the roof either open or enclosed.
   (3)   Attic space having headroom conforming to the definition of habitable.
   (4)   Interior balconies or mezzanines.
   (5)   Enclosed porches.
   (6)   Interior off street parking or loading areas.
   (7)   Outdoor display areas.
   (8)   Basement.
   (9)   Garage(s).
   (10)   Crawl spaces.
Section 113.3 Add the following: The permit applicant, owner, or contractor shall give 24 hours advance notice to the building commissioner to request each of the following required inspections 3 :
   (1)   Site Preparation And/Or Culvert: An inspection to ensure the adequate provision of all required soil erosion control and tree protection prior to grading, footing excavation, or any other work on the property.
   (2)   Footing Excavation: An inspection is required before concrete is poured and after excavation and forming have been completed.
   (3)   Foundation Forms: An inspection is required after the foundation wall forms are set and before concrete is poured.
   (4)   Foundation Wall: An inspection is required before backfilling and after footing draintile has been placed and dampproofing completed.
   (5)   Foundation Elevation: Immediately after the foundation has been poured prior to framing, the owner or contractor shall submit to the building commissioner two (2)copies of an on site location of the structure showing the top of foundation elevations in USGS datum, prepared by a registered land surveyor and the distances to the lot lines. This elevation survey shall be approved by the village engineer. In no case shall a final inspection for certificate of occupancy be made until such information is provided.
   (6)   Driveway: After placing of forms or otherwise establishing the border of a driveway and prior to installation of asphalt, concrete pavers, or other hardsurfaced material, an inspection is required to ensure that the driveway complies with the approved site plan, maximum and minimum width requirements, and setback requirements. Placement of driveway forms and the driveway inspection can be conducted at any time during the construction process.
   (7)   Electric Service: An inspection is required after electric panel, meter enclosure, and temporary ground have been installed.
   (8)   Underground Plumbing: An inspection is required before concrete is poured in a basement or floor slab and after underground plumbing work has been completed.
   (9)   Sewer And Water: An inspection is required after water and sewer has been installed from the main into the building prior to covering any pipe up.
   (10)   Rough Framing: An inspection is required before any insulation and vapor barrier is installed and after the rough framing, rough plumbing and rough electrical work are completed.
   (11)   Rough Plumbing: An inspection is required before and after any insulation and vapor barrier is installed.
   (12)   Rough Electric: An inspection is required before any insulation and vapor barrier is installed or any underground electrical work is covered by concrete and after the rough electrical work is complete.
   (13)   Insulation And Vapor Barrier: An inspection is required before any interior wall finish is applied and after the insulation and vapor barrier are installed.
   (14)   Septic System: If a private sanitary sewer system is used and has been approved by Kane County a final inspection and approval by Kane County is required.
   (15)   Final: Final inspection is required before issuance of a building certificate of occupancy for a structure. The final inspection shall ensure that the building and site comply with all village codes and regulations including but not limited to the building codes, zoning ordinance, and engineering requirements.
It shall include inspections for the following: building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site engineering, landscaping, and fire protection. All fire protection systems shall be approved by the building commissioner after inspection by the local fire protection district.
   (16)   Bond Release: An inspection is required prior to the release of any outstanding bonds to ensure compliance with all but not limited to local codes, ordinances and standards including landscaping improvements.
General:
All reinspections required, as a result of builder error shall be performed at an additional fee, which is subtracted from the bond or payable before release thereof.
Proper and safe ladders for access to basements and attic are the responsibility of the contractors. There will be no inspections performed if adequate ladders are not provided.
All materials required for testing are the responsibility of the contractor.
All job sites shall have an approved sign indicating the address and permit number. The sign shall have provisions for the placing of inspection forms when there is no property representative on site. The provisions shall keep the inspection form dry and from blowing away.
The sign shall be a minimum of 24 inches by 24 inches and no greater than 36 inches by 36 inches. Provisions shall be made at the sign for storing an approved set of plans until the structure is tight to the weather.
The location of the plans and inspection forms shall be placed in a location approved by the inspector. It shall be visible from the street or right of way and not be located in the right of way.
The copy of the approved plans shall be on the job site at all times.
Table 602 Change lines 4, 5, 105 as follows:
There shall be a minimum of a two-hour fire separation (walls, floor, ceiling) surrounding any dwelling of multi-family use or assemblies separating the tenants in any use group.
Section 901.6.4.3 Add the following: The monitoring of all sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems shall be to an approved location.
Chapter 11 The stricter of the requirements shall apply when there is a conflict between this chapter and the current Illinois accessibility code.
Section 1612.3 Insert "the village of Pingree Grove".
Section 1612.3 Insert "the of adoption of the flood regulations".
Section 2701.1 Add the following paragraph:
The village building commissioner shall require that the provisions of the 2002 edition of the "national electric code" as presently in force or as the same may be hereafter amended or modified, be incorporated herein by reference and adopted as the standard and that all such installations shall conform to the provisions of the "national electric code" in addition to a designation in appendix A of standards of NFPA 70. Any conflicts concerning the provisions of these codes shall be determined by the strictest standard contained in the provisions.
Chapter 29 Delete all sections in chapter 29 and insert the following: The village building commissioner shall require that the provisions of the current "Illinois plumbing code law", 225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 320/1 et seq., as presently in force or as the same may be hereafter amended or modified and the same is hereby incorporated herein by reference and adopted as the standard for the purposes hereof. Any conflicts concerning the provisions of these codes shall be determined by the strictest standard contained in the code provisions.
Section 3107.2 Insert the following: Where more restrictive in any respect, the limitations or requirements of any other village of Pingree Grove sign ordinance shall take precedence over the regulations of this code.
Section 3109.22 Change the definition of swimming pools from 24 inches to 18 inches.
Section 3410.1 Insert the date of the first code adoption.
Adopt A, C, D, F, G, H (sections 11105, 106, and 107 only), and J.
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004)

 

Notes

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1. See also sections 10-3-1-9 and 10-4-11 of this title and section 11-1-3 of this code.
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2. See also subsection 10-3-3F of this title.
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1. See also subsection 10-1-7E of this title.