The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 International Building Code:
Revise Section 101.1 to insert "The village of Pingree Grove" as the name of jurisdiction.
Revise Section 101.2.1 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. The village adopts the following Appendices: A (Employee Qualifications), C (Group U – Agricultural Buildings), F (Rodentproofing), G (Flood-Resistant Construction), and J (Grading).
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.
Insert Section 105.1.3, with the following: 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.
Insert Section 105.3.3, with the following: Fees. The Village of Pingree Grove shall establish fees for all permits. No fees for plan review or a permit shall be refunded.
Revise Section 105.6 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Expiration. Every permit issued shall expire through inactivity where such work authorized by the permit fails to commence within 180 days of permit issuance, or if the work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a period greater than 180 days after last approved inspection step within the work authorized by the permit. All permits expire within one year of the date of permit issuance. The Village Manager is authorized to grant in writing one or more permit extensions for periods not to exceed 90 days. The petitions for permit extension shall be made in writing by the permit holder prior to the permit expiration. The petition must clearly outline justification for the extension through a demonstrable hardship.
Insert Section 105.6.1, with the following: Demolition permit expiration. Demolition permits issued shall expire 90 days from date of permit issuance. Extensions shall not be granted to avoid expiration of a demolition permit.
Revise Section 105.7 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Placement of permit. At time of permit issuance, the Village of Pingree Grove shall issue a permit placard. The permit placard shall be posted in a conspicuous location viewed from the public right of way. The permit placard shall remain posted until completion of the project and issuance of a either a certificate of completion or certificate of occupancy.
Insert Section 107.2.6.2, with the following: 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 licensed within the State of Illinois.
Insert Section 107.2.7.1, with the following: Foundations. The foundation design 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.
Insert Section 107.2.8, with 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.
Revise Section 109.1 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid. The fees will be calculated using Title 10, Chapter 4 of the village code based on the gross floor area per Section 109.1.1.
Insert Section 109.1.1, with the following: Gross floor area for fee calculation. Calculation of the permit fee shall be based on the annual fee schedule using the total gross floor area of the building. The total gross floor area shall include the area of each floor. The gross floor area of each floor is measured from the exterior face of the exterior walls or from the centerline of the fire wall separating two buildings. Disputes in the calculation of gross floor area shall be appealed to the Village Manager. The gross floor area of a building shall include but not be 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 space.
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.
Revise Section 110.3 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Required Inspections. In adherence with the Village inspection scheduling process, the permit holder shall request all inspections set forth in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.23. The request for the inspection shall occur no later than 4:00 PM on the business day prior to the inspection.
110.3.1 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.
110.3.2 Footing Excavation: An inspection is required before concrete is poured and after excavation and forming have been completed.
110.3.3 Foundation Forms: An inspection is required after the foundation wall forms are set and before concrete is poured.
110.3.4 Foundation Wall: An inspection is required before backfilling. This inspection shall occur after the foundation drainage system and damp proofing have been completed.
110.3.5 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 onsite 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.
110.3.6 Driveway: After placing of forms or otherwise establishing the border of a driveway and prior to installation of asphalt, concrete pavers, or other hard surfaced 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.
110.3.7 Electric Service: An inspection is required after electric panel, meter enclosure, and temporary ground have been installed.
110.3.8 Underfloor Plumbing: An inspection shall be performed of all plumbing installed under the floor system of the building. The inspection shall occur once all plumbing is in place, but prior to covering it by concrete or floor sheathing.
110.3.9 Underground Plumbing: An inspection shall of all underground plumbing systems installed outside of the building footprint. The installation shall comply with the requirements of the adopted edition of the International Plumbing Code. These inspections may include but not be limited to water service piping, sewer, storm drainage, or irrigation.
110.3.10 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.
110.3.11 Rough Plumbing: An inspection is required before and after any insulation and vapor barrier is installed.
110.3.12 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.
110.3.13 Framing inspection for Type IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C connections. In buildings of Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C construction, where connection fire-resistance ratings are provided by wood cover calculated to meet the requirements of Section 2304.10.1, inspection of the wood cover shall be made after the cover is installed, but before any other coverings or finishes are installed.
110.3.14 Insulation And Vapor Barrier: An inspection is required before any interior wall finish is applied and after the insulation and vapor barrier are installed.
110.3.15 Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection. Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspections shall be made after lathing, gypsum board and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board and gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Exception: Gypsum board and gypsum panel products that are not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly are not required to be inspected. These products, when not inspected must be installed in compliance with this code and the product listing.
110.3.16 Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
110.3.17 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.
110.3.18 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R- and U-values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.
110.3.19 Other inspections. In addition to the prescriptive requirements of the Illinois Accessibility Code, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the village.
110.3.20 Special inspections. For special inspections, see Chapter 17.
110.3.21 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.
110.3.22 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.
110.3.23 General: These inspections shall include but not be limited to:
1. A reinspection 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.
2. 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.
3. All materials required for testing are the responsibility of the contractor.
4. 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.
Revise Section 111.3 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Temporary occupancy permit. The village shall require a permit for temporary occupancy.
1. For single-family or two-family dwellings, a temporary occupancy permit may be issued at the discretion of the Village when the dwelling is otherwise approved for occupancy, but the driveway, exterior landscaping and/or site work has not been completed. The time to complete outstanding exterior improvements shall not exceed 90 days. The permit holder may petition for a permit extension per Section 105.6, at the discretion of the Village.
2. For all other occupancy types, a temporary occupancy permit may be issued prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy at the sole discretion of the Village. Buildings intended for temporary occupancy must meet the requirements of Section 111.3.1.
Insert Section 111.3.1, with the following: Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered under the permit and approved construction documents. The permit holder must petition the Village of Pingree Grove for temporary occupancy. The building official may only grant temporary occupancy where the following have been met:
1. The building official shall request from the permit holder an itemized breakdown of all outstanding work, with valuation to complete the project per the permit and approved construction documents. This document shall be reviewed by the building official for accuracy and completeness.
2. The village engineer shall request from the permit holder an itemized breakdown of all outstanding work, with valuation to complete the project per the permit and approved construction documents. This document shall be reviewed by the village engineer for accuracy and completeness.
3. The permittee shall post within an escrow account an amount equal to 150% of the cost to complete the project per the permit and approved construction documents. These funds will be surrendered to the Village of Pingree Grove for failure to complete the project.
4. Temporary occupancy is limited to those portions of the building or tenant space where all work has been completed. Occupants must not egress through any area with construction activity. The means of egress system for the area approved for temporary occupancy must comply with the prescriptive requirements of the International Building Code and the International Fire Code, as regulated by the Pingree Grove Fire Protection District.
5. All fire protection systems shall be inspected, tagged into service, and approved by the Pingree Grove Fire Protection District prior to stocking the building with combustible materials or approval for temporary occupancy. Written approval by the Pingree Grove Fire Protection District shall be provided to the Village of Pingree Grove prior to temporary occupancy approval.
6. The permit holder shall provide a written agreement that all work required for full occupancy will be completed on or before the date mandated by the Village of Pingree Grove.
Section 113 Means Of Appeal: Delete 112.1 through 112.3 and insert:
Section 113.1 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 113.2 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 113.3 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 113.4 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.
Revise Section 202 to include the following definitions:
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.
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.
PERMIT HOLDER. The individual or contracting company that the Village of Pingree Grove has issued a construction permit to complete the narrowly defined scope or description of work reflected within the permit application and Village of Pingree Grove approved construction documents.
SWIMMING POOLS. Any structure intended for public or private swimming, recreational bathing or wading that contains water over 18 inches (457.2 mm) deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground, and on-ground pools; hot tubs; spas and fixed-in-place wading pools.
TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY PERMIT. A permit issued by the village building department allowing for conditional occupancy for a period prior to the establishment of full occupancy rights for a building or structure.
Revise Section 901.6 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Supervisory service. Where required, fire protection systems shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72. The monitoring of all fire protection systems shall be to an approved location.
Revise Section 903.1 to read as follows:
General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Groups A, Group B, Group E, Group F, Group H, Group I, Group M, Group R, Group S and Group U occupancies.
Revise Section 903.1.1 to read as follows:
Alternative protection. In cases where municipal water connections cannot be provided due to unforeseen situations the fire code official shall designate an alternative type sprinkler system using tank water per NFPA 13 (2019). Alternative automatic fire extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 shall be permitted instead of automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the fire code official.
Review to include Section 903.1.2 to read as follows:
Variance. The Village Board of Trustees in consultation with the Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District Fire Chief and through a majority vote may approve a variance to the automatic sprinkler system requirements. The applicant seeking a variance to the automatic sprinkler system requirements must file a petition prepared by a registered design professional that proposes an equivalency to the prescriptive requirement and pay filing fees established by the Board of Trustees.
Revise Section 903.2.1.1 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group A-1 occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.1.2 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group A-2 occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.1.3 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group A-3 occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.1.4 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group A-4 occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.1.1 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group A-I occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.3 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group E occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.4 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group F-1 occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.4.1 to read as follows:
Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all woodworking operations.
Revise Section 903.2.4.3 to read as follows:
Group F-1 upholstered furniture or mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group F-1 fire area used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses.
Revise to include Section 903.2.4.4 to read as follows:
Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group F-2 occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.5 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group H occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.6 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group I occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.7 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group M occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.7.2 to read as follows:
Group M upholstered furniture or mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group M fire area where the area used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses.
Revise Section 903.2.8 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group R occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.9 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group S-1 occupancies.
Revise Section 903.2.9.1 to read as follows:
Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages.
Revise Section 903.2.9.2 to read as follows:
Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and structures used for the bulk storage of tires shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
Revise Section 903.2.9.4 to read as follows:
Group S-1 upholstered furniture and mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group S-1 fire area where the area is used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses.
Revise Section 903.2.10 to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group S-2 occupancies and within buildings containing a Group S-2 fire area.
Delete Section 903.2.11
Delete Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6.
Delete Table 903.2.11.6.
Revise Section 1102.1 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code, ICC A117.1, and the Illinois Accessibility Code. Where a conflict occurs between the codes and the Illinois Accessibility Code, the most restrictive provision shall govern.
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 adopted edition of the "National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)" 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 Electrical Code (NFPA 70)". Where a conflict occurs between the codes, the most restrictive provision shall govern.
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", 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 3107.1 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.
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004; amd. Ord. 2024-O-17, 8-5-2024, eff. 10-1-2024)