A. The 2018 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference as the existing building code of the village, except for such additions, insertions, deletions or changes as hereinafter prescribed in subsection B of this section.
B. The following are amendments to the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition:
101.1 Title. Insert Village of River Forest.
103.1 General. Delete the entire section and replace with the following: The Department of Public Works and Development Services shall be the enforcement agency of this code and the official in charge shall be known as the Building Official.
108.2 Fee Schedule. Delete this section and reference Title 4, Chapter 2 of the Village Code.
113.4 Violations Penalties. Insert misdemeanor as the specific offense, a fine of $750.00 and delete the imprisonment provision.
Section 112 Board of Appeal. Delete the entire section. Replace with: See amended Section 113, Appealing Decisions of the Village's Building Official, of the International Building Code, 2018 Edition.
Section 302 General Provisions. Add the following:
302.7 Where Required in Existing Buildings and Structures. An approved automatic fire suppression sprinkler system shall be provided in every addition to or renovation of an existing building, in accordance with the following:
1. In the newly constructed portion of any addition which adds 50% or more square footage to the area of an existing building.
2. In the renovated portion of any building where 50% or more of the existing area of the building is being substantially renovated.
3. In the renovated and newly constructed portions of any building where the sum total of the area of the addition and the area of the portion being substantially renovated exceeds 50% of the area of an existing building.
302.7.1 Exceptions:
Exception 1. Spaces and areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system monitored by the local jurisdiction, and separated from the remainder of the building by a wall with a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and a floor/ceiling assembly with a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
Exception 2. Detached accessory buildings shall be exempt from the requirement for automatic sprinkler protection subject to all of the following conditions:
The building is an accessory to primary building on the same site, and the building has a gross area of 500 square feet or less, and the building is protected with an automatic fire detection system, monitored by the local jurisdiction, no High Hazard occupancy, no basements or below grade areas, no sleeping or dwelling units and the primary and accessory buildings are in compliance with Table 602 Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exterior Walls Based on Fire Separation Distance (IBC, 2018 Edition).
Add the following Section 1301.5.4 Sprinkler system requirements: The local sprinkler system requirements, including local amendments, shall apply regardless of the outcome of the performance compliance calculations.
Chapter 16 Referenced standards
ICC Delete all references to the International Plumbing Code and insert the Illinois Plumbing Code 2014 edition
(Ord. 3873, 9-12-2022)