10-2-2-4: RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS:
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the international residential code, 2003 edition:
Section RIO6.6 No plans shall be approved for permit unless such plans are signed and sealed either by an architect, structural engineer or a professional licensed by the state of Illinois provided that the person who signs and seals such plans shall be permitted to do so within the limitations of the particular act under which he or she is licensed to practice; such licensed professional shall sign and seal those portions of the plan for which he or she is responsible with the following exceptions:
   1.   Minor alterations to one and two family properties, which do not involve structural changes.
   2.   Residential accessory buildings not over 660 square feet in area or 16 feet in height measured from the finished floor to the top of the ridge.
   3.   Residential decks that are not roofed over or designed with a structure overhead.
Adopt appendices A, B, C, D, F, G, I, J, and K.
Appendix G section AG 102.1 Change 24 inches to 18 inches in the definition of swimming pool.
Table 301.2a The following information shall be inserted in the table:
Ground snow load
25
Wind pressure
75
Seismic condition
0
Subject to damage from
     Weathering
Severe
     Frost line depth
42
     Termite
Moderate to heavy
     Decay
Slight to moderate
Winter design temperature
-4 degrees
Ice shield requirement
All shingled roofs
Flood hazard
Per the flood hazard study
Air freezing index
1500
Mean annual temperature
47.8
 
Section R309.3 All attached garages shall have walls and ceilings covered in 5/8" in type X drywall.
Section R309.7 is hereby added to read as follows: Section 309.7 Curb: A four (4) inch high concrete curb shall be provided between the garage and residence.
Chapter 4 The use of wood foundations or footing systems is not allowed.
Delete chapters 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32. Refer to state of Illinois department of public health plumbing code of 1998.
Adopt appendices A, B, C, D, F, G, I, J, and K.
(Ord. 2004-01, 1-19-2004)