There is hereby adopted by the village for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of residential buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, a building code known as the 2021 International Residential Code with all subsequent amendments, and all its referenced standards for residential one and two family construction, one copy, of which has been and now is filed in the Office of the Village Clerk. The code is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. From the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all residential buildings and other structures therein contained within the corporate limits of the village. Additions, amendments, and deletions: The following sections are hereby revised as follows.
(A) Chapter 1
(1) Section 101.l Title is amended to insert: Village of Romeoville
(2) Section 102.7.2 adds a new section Levels of work. Remodeling, repair, alteration of existing single family, one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses shall comply with this ordinance based on the level of work being performed in different areas of the structure.
Remodeling level 1: The application of repairing drywall (without removal of any drywall) repainting of walls and ceiling, replacing interior trim, doors, and flooring. A permit is not required.
Examples: Installation of new countertop or cabinets without removing any drywall. The replacement of water closest and lavatory without removing any drywall.
Remodeling level 2: The removal of any drywall from a wall or ceiling. The replacement of a floor or any drywall, applications of a new interior finish. This would include the removal and replacement of any cabinets, equipment or fixtures on or in the wall or ceiling.
Examples: Removal of cabinets, countertop and drywall in a kitchen.
The removal and replacement of a water closest, lavatory, and drywall in a bathroom. The removal of a bathtub, bathtub enclosure, shower or shower enclosure.
Remodeling level 3: The removal of 50% or more of drywall in a structure or the remodel costs exceed 50% or more of the replacement cost of the entire structure caused by water damage, fire, remodeling, or an explosion. The entire structure shall be reconstructed to all current Village of Romeoville codes (building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and energy). Any room that has 50% or more of drywall removed, that room shall be reconstructed to all current Village of Romeoville codes.
Repair: The reconstruction or renewal of any type of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance.
Requirements:
Addition: An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.
Additions: all additions have to comply with current adopted village code. This will also include any area, equipment, fixture or systems affected by the new work. This applies to building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing additions. All connections to existing systems have to be performed in compliance with the new code. A new addition shall require the existing structure to have hard wired with battery back-up smoke detectors interconnected with the new addition required smoke detectors.
Alteration: Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than repair addition that requires a permit. Also, a change in a mechanical system that involves an extension, addition or change to the arrangement, type or purpose of the original installation that requires a permit.
Alterations: All alterations have to comply with the current code. This will also include any area, equipment, fixture or systems affected by the new work. This applies to building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing additions. All connections to existing systems have to be performed in compliance with the new code. This will not require the entire existing system to be upgraded unless it creates an unsafe condition.
Remodeling level l: All new finishes, equipment, fixtures, and appliances shall comply with the current adopted village code. Any unsafe conditions shall be corrected.
Remodeling level 2: Bedrooms, basements, living rooms, recreation rooms and similar spaces. All interior spaces with the drywall removed shall have the following upgraded:
All exterior walls and ceiling spaces which are on outside walls or in contact with an unconditioned space or area shall have insulation added to the wall or ceiling space in compliance with the new code.
All walls and ceiling shall have the electric system including receptacle spacing, smoke detectors and wiring systems installed in compliance with the new code.
All rooms with the drywall removed shall upgrade the mechanical and duct work system in compliance with the new code.
All unfinished spaces or areas which had not been previously completed shall comply with the current adopted village code when the spaces are finished.
All connections to existing systems have to be performed in compliance with the new code. This will not require the entire existing system to be upgrade unless it creates an unsafe condition
A minimum of one window in each bedroom shall comply with the requirements for emergency escape.
Bathroom Remodel:
All interior spaces with the drywall removed shall have the following upgraded:
All exterior walls and ceiling spaces which are on outside walls or in contact with an unconditioned space or area shall have insulation added to the wall or ceiling space in compliance with the new code. This includes new materials behind and bathtub and/or shower.
All walls and ceiling shall have the electric system including receptacle spacing, smoke detectors and wiring systems installed in compliance with the new code.
All rooms with the drywall removed shall upgrade the mechanical and duct work system in compliance with the new code. This will include ventilation of the bathroom with exhaust fans ducted directly to the exterior.
All unfinished bathrooms (previously roughed) which had not been completed shall comply with the new code when the spaces are finished.
The plumbing systems shall comply with the requirements for type and size for all drain, waste and vent pipe.
All connections to existing systems have to be performed in compliance with the new code. This will not require the entire existing system to be upgraded unless it creates an unsafe condition.
Kitchen Remodel:
All interior spaces with the drywall removed shall have the following upgraded:
All exterior walls and ceiling spaces which are on outside walls or in contact with an unconditioned space or area shall have insulation added to the wall or ceiling space in compliance with the new code.
All walls and ceiling shall have the electric system including receptacle spacing, type of receptacles, and number of circuits and wiring systems installed in compliance with the new code.
All kitchens with the drywall removed shall upgrade the mechanical and duct work system in compliance with the new code. This will include ventilation of the kitchen with exhaust fans ducted directly to the exterior if there is inadequate window area for proper light and ventilation.
All unfinished kitchens (previously roughed) which had not been completed shall comply with the new code when the spaces are finished.
The plumbing systems shall comply with the requirements for type and size for all drain, waste and vent pipe.
All connections to existing systems have to be performed in compliance with the new code. This will not require the entire existing system to be upgraded unless it creates an unsafe condition.
Remodeling level 3: The entire structure shall be in compliance with the new code.
Repair: All repair not classified shall have all new work performed in compliance with the new code.
(3) Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit is amended to delete Building numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10.
(4) Section 106.1 Submittal documents are amended to read: Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted in four sets with each application for a permit. Replace throughout "registered design professional" with "Illinois registered design professional."
(5) Section 106.1.2 Manufacturer's installation instructions are amended to read as follows: "Manufacturer's installation instruction, as required by this code and as required by the Building Official, shall be available on the job site at the time of an inspection."
(6) Section 106.2 Site plan is amended by deleting the first sentence and substitute to read as follows: "The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction/ improvements, and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades, the proposed finished grades, top of foundation, elevations at the property corners and any additional spot elevations required to indicate drainage patterns; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary survey by a registered Illinois Professional Land Surveyor."
(7) Section 106.2.1 Spotted Plat of Survey adds a new section. Upon installation of the foundation the permit holder shall submit a spotted plat of survey showing to scale the size and location of the new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, and top of foundation drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey by a registered Illinois Professional Land Surveyor.
(8) Section 106.2.2 Final Plat of Survey adds a new section. Upon completion of the new construction the permit holder shall submit a final plat of survey showing to scale the size and location of all improvements, distances from lot lines, proposed and final grades, spot elevations and elevations at property corners, proposed and existing top of foundation, with an accurate boundary line survey by a registered Illinois Professional Land Surveyor.
(9) Section 106.4.1 As-Built Drawings adds a new section. As-built drawings shall be submitted upon completion of any new construction project showing the exact location of all utility lines, major changes to the floor plan and major deviations or changes made as field changes or an approved design change from the original approved construction drawings. An additional copy in a digitized format shall be submitted.
(10) Section 107.5 Temporary Driveway adds a new section. A temporary driveway not less than a minimum of three (3) inch stone base shall be installed after the foundation is constructed and before any further construction shall commence.
(11) Section 109.5 Construction Site Maintenance adds a new section. All construction sites and roads used to gain access to the construction site shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. The site and access roads shall be free of mud, construction debris and be accessible to emergency vehicles twenty-four (24) hours seven (7) days a week. Failure to comply shall result in a stop work order posted on the property by the Building Official.
(12) Section 109.5.l Responsibility adds a new section. It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to maintain the construction site and all access roads in accordance with section 109.5.
(13) Section 112.3 Board of Appeals is deleted, and the following text added. Appeals shall be available as provided in Section 150.24 of this Chapter.
(14) Section 113.4 Violation penalties is amended to read: Any person, firm, corporation, or entity who violates any provision of this Chapter shall, in addition to any other fines, penalties, fees or remedies set forth elsewhere in this Code or in applicable law, be subject to a fine not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) for each violation. Each day on which a violation shall continue to exist shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense under this Chapter. In addition, the Village shall have the right to file suit to compel the demolition, repair, or enclosure of work, buildings or structures in violation of this Chapter, to obtain an injunction requiring compliance with this Chapter or to obtain the recovery of costs incurred by the Village in causing compliance with this Chapter, all as provided for by 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1 et seq. of the Illinois Municipal Code.
(15) Section 114.2 Unlawful continuance is amended to read: Any person, firm, corporation or entity who shall continue to work in or about any building or structure after having been served a stop work order, except such work as they may be directed to perform in order to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first occurrence, a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for the second occurrence, and a fine not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the third and any subsequent occurrence. As used herein, an “occurrence” shall denote any circumstance or occasion during which work is performed in violation of the preceding sentence within the scope of the permit issued or required to be issued for such work under this Chapter.
(16) Section 115 Hours of Construction adds a new section. Construction shall be permitted only during the hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(B) Chapter 2
(1) Section 202 Definitions is amended by adding the following definition:
Bedroom: A conditioned room with four (4) dry walled walls, a door and closet, used for sleeping that shall be not less than seven (7) feet in any horizontal dimension, not less than seventy (70) square feet, a ceiling height of not less than seven (7) feet measured from the finished floor, electrical as required for bedrooms in the 2020 National Electrical Code, an emergency escape and rescue opening as required in the 2021 International Residential Code, section R310.2., and mechanical ventilation as required in the 2021 International Residential Code, Chapter 16.
(C) Chapter 3
(1) Table 301.2 (1) is amended as follows:
Ground snow load is 30
Wind speed is 115
Seismic Design category is B
Weathering is severe
Frost line depth is 42 inches
Termite is moderate to heavy
Decay is slight to moderate
Winter design temperature is minus 4 degrees
Ice shield underlayment is required
Flood hazards Village Zoning
Air freezing index is 2000
Mean annual temperature is 50 degrees
(2) Section 302.1 Exception #4 is amended to read: Detached garages accessory to a dwelling located within five (5) feet of a lot line are permitted to have a roof eave projection not exceeding twelve (12) inches.
(3) Section 309.1 Floor Surface is amended to add a new sentence that reads “If a service door opening occurs between the garage and dwelling that door must be self-closing and weather sealed.”
(D) Chapter 4
(1) Section 401.3 Drainage is amended to add after the last sentence: "All dwellings and detached garages shall be equipped with gutters, downspouts and splash blocks adequately designed and installed to accommodate roof drainage. All roof drainage shall be discharged through this system.
(2) Sections 402.1 Wood foundations through 402.1.2 Wood treatment are deleted in their entirety.
(3) Sections 402.3 Precast concrete and 402.3.1 are deleted in their entirety.
(4) Section 403.1 General is amended by deleting the words "fully grouted masonry", "crushed stone footings" and "wood foundations" and adding the following the use of wood footings or foundations are not allowed.
(5) Section 403.1.1 Minimum size is amended by deleting the words "masonry footings" in the first and last sentences in this section.
(6) Section 403.1.3 Sheds are added to read: A manufactured plastic or rubber (kit) shed that does not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in size is not required to be constructed on a concrete slab. Any shed that exceeds sixty-four (64) square feet in size shall be supported by the following method: The shed shall be anchored to a concrete slab. The perimeter of the slab shall be not less than twelve (12) inches deep (six inches above grade and six (6) inches below grade) by eight (8) inches in width at the bottom sloping up at a 45-degree angle to meet the bottom of a four (4) inch slab. The base course shall be not less than four (4) inches of CA-6 mechanically compacted road mix. The shed shall be anchored with ½ inch by ten (10) inch anchor bolts with washers and nuts. The bolts shall extend a not less than seven (7) inches into the thickened slab, placed not more than 6 feet on center, not greater than twelve (12) inches away from any sill plate break, not greater than twelve inches from each corner of the structure and not less than two (2) bolts per sill plate.
(7) Section 403.1.4.1 Frost protection is amended by deleting item 2, exceptions 2 and 3.
(8) Section 403.2 Footings for wood foundations is deleted in its entirety.
(9) Section 403.3 Frost protected shallow foundations are deleted in its entirety.
(10) Section 404.1.7 Backfill placement is amended by deleting "or has been sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the backfill." and replace with "or braced in a manner approved by the Building Official". Backfill shall occur not less than ten (10) days after foundation is poured and the forms removed.
(11) Section 404.1.8 Rubble stone masonry is deleted in its entirety.
(12) Section 404.2 Wood foundation walls is deleted in its entirety.
(13) Section 405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations are amended to read: Drains shall be provided around all concrete or masonry foundations that retain earth and habitable or usable spaces located below grade. A continuous sleeved perforated tile shall extend not less than twelve (12) inches beyond the outside edge of the footing and rest on not less than two (2) inches of washed gravel not less than one (1) sieve size larger than the perforation and covered with not less than twelve (12) inches of the same material.
(14) Section 405.1 is further amended by deleting the exception.
(15) Section 405.1.1 Precast concrete foundation and Section 405.2.3 Wood foundation is amended by deleting in their entirety.
(16) Section 408.4 Access is amended by deleting the last sentence.
(17) Section 409 Adds a new section: Cold Weather Concrete Requirements:
When the air temperature is thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit, footings and trenches shall be poured on frost-free soil. Footings and trenches shall be covered with concrete insulating blankets for not less than forty-eight (48) hours.
When the air temperature is thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit, foundations shall be poured and covered from footing to footing with concrete insulating blankets for not less than forty-eight (48) hours.
Flatwork: After the first frost, the Building Official shall determine whether flatwork shall continue. Flatwork will not be allowed from November 15th to April 1st. Flatwork shall be allowed in basements and attached garages, when the temperature is maintained at not less than fifty (50) degrees for forty-eight (48) hours.
The use of heaters that expel gases in the area above a concrete floor shall be vented to the outside to avoid carbonation, which may cause dusting to the concrete surface.
(18) Sections 504.1 Pressure Treated-Wood Floors (on ground) is deleted in its entirety.
(19) Section 506.1 General is deleting the same in its entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be not less than four (4) inches thick. The floor shall be reinforced with a minimum #10 gage 6x6 wire mesh or equivalent. Exception: Crawl space floors shall consist of not less than two (2) inches of concrete on a vapor retarder as specified in 506.2.3. If plumbing fixtures are located on the floor directly above the crawlspace area, a floor drain shall be installed per the 2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code.
(20) Section 506.2.1 Fill is amended by removing the word "sand" in the paragraph.
(21) Section 506.2.2 Base is amended to read: A four (4) inch base course consisting of CA-6 type gravel shall be placed and machine compacted on all slabs. The exception is deleted in its entirety.
(E) Chapter 6
(1) Table 602.3(1) is amended by deleted in the "Number and Type of Fasteners" column any and all references to staples. Staples are not allowed to be used for any wall construction.
(2) Section 602.3.2 Top plate is amended to add a sentence at the end of the paragraph to read: The top plate must break over the stud. The exceptions are deleted in their entirety.
(3) Section 602.5 Interior nonbearing walls are amended to read: Interior nonbearing walls shall be constructed with studs sixteen (16) inches on center. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section 602.8.
(4) Section 602.7.4 Nonbearing walls are amended by deleting the last sentence in the paragraph.
(5) Section 602.8 Fire blocking required is amended by adding at the end of the sentence "and the approval from the Building Official".
(6) Section 606.1.l Professional registration not required is amended to read: "When the empirical design provisions of ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 Chapter 5 or the provision of this section are used to design masonry, project drawings, typical details and specifications are required to bear the seal of a State of Illinois licensed architect or structural engineer.
(7) Section 610.1 General is amended by requiring the "drawings, details and specifications shall bear the seal of a State of Illinois licensed architect or structural engineer responsible for the design".
(F) Chapter 7
(1) Section 703.3.1 and Table 703.3(1) are amended by deleting any and all references to the use of staples for fasteners. Staples are not allowed for use in any wall construction.
(2) Section 703.3.2 Staple attachment is deleted in its entirety.
(G) Chapter 8
(1) Section 801.3 Roof drainage is amended to read: All dwellings and detached garages shall have a controlled method of water disposal from roofs (gutters and downspouts) that will collect and discharge roof drainage to the ground surface not less than five (5) feet from the foundation walls or to an approved drainage system.
(H) Chapter 9
(1) Section 903.4.1 Overflow drains and scuppers is amended by deleting the words "International Plumbing Code" in the last sentence and substituting in lieu thereof "the 2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code".
(2) Section 905.1.2 Ice barrier is amended by deleting the exception in its entirety.
(I) Chapter 10
(1) Section 1004.1.1 Insulated fire boxes adds a new section to read: When a factory-built fireplace is install on an outside wall, the framed cavity surrounding the firebox shall be insulated in the same manner as the adjacent wall areas. A minimum of 5/8" type X gypsum board shall be installed over combustible materials extending from the bottom of the firebox to the required fire stop located above the appliance.
(2) Section 1005.4.1 Chimney enclosure adds a new section to read: Portions of the chimney which pass through habitable spaces and closets shall be enclosed in a 5/8" type X gypsum board chase to avoid personal contact and damage to the chimney.
(3) Section 1005.4.2 Insulated chase adds a new section to read: When a fireplace chase is located on an outside wall or adjacent to an unheated area, it shall be insulated and fire stopped in the same manner as the adjacent walls. The insulation shall be covered with 5/8" type X gypsum board.
(J) Chapter 11 is amended by deleting in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with the State of Illinois amendments as adopted by the Village of Romeoville.
(K) Chapter 12
(1) Section M1201.1 Scope is amended by revising the first sentence to read: The provisions of Chapter 12 through 24 and applicable SMACNA, ASHRAE, NIMA, ADC standards and the 2021 International Mechanical Code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration, and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions within buildings. The most restrictive shall govern.
(L) Chapter 13
(1) Section M1305.1.2 Appliances in attics is amended by deleting in its entirety. Appliances shall not be installed in attics.
(2) Section M1305.1.3 Appliances under floors is amended by deleting in its entirety. Appliances shall not be installed under floors.
(M) Chapter 14
(1) Section M1405.1 General, Section 1406.1 General, Section 1406.2 Clearances and Section 1407.1 General are amended to delete the phase "Chapters 33 through 42 of this code" and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "the applicable provisions of the 2020 National Electrical Code".
(2) Section M1416 Unvented Room Heaters and Fireplaces adds a new section to read: Unvented fuel-fired room heaters and fireplaces are prohibited as adopted by the Village of Romeoville.
(N) Chapter 15
(1) Section M1502.4.2 Duct installation is amended by changing the last sentence to read: Exhaust ducts shall not be joined with screws or similar fasteners, all connections shall be taped with UL 181 and each vertical riser shall have an accessible cleanout in the duct exhaust system.
(O) Chapter 16
(1) Section M1601.1 Duct design is amended to read: Duct systems serving, heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment shall be fabricated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, SMACNA, NAIMA, ADC, and ASRAE standards, ACCA manuals, D, J, and S.
(2) Section M1601.1.1 Above-ground duct systems is amended by deleting condition #7 and its subsections in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Stud wall cavities and the spaces between the floor joists shall not be used for air plenums serving habitable spaces. Supply and return air shall be conveyed in a ducted system".
(3) Section M1601.4.4 Support is amended by deleting the last sentence and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Nonmetallic ducts shall be supported in accordance with manufacturer's installation instruction, except that flexible ducts shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 5 feet horizontally and 6 feet vertically. Hangers or other material supporting flexible ducts shall not as a result of their use, reduce the internal diameter of the duct."
(P) Chapter 20
(1) Section M2004.1 General is amended to delete in its entirety and substitute in lieu thereof the following: Water heaters used to supply both potable hot water and hot water for space heating shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 24, the manufacturer's installation instructions, the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, and the 2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code.
(2) Section M2005.1 General shall be amended to delete the first and second sentence in their entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Water heaters shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 24, the manufacturer's installation instructions, the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code and the 2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code".
(3) Section M2005.3 Electric water heaters are amended to read: Electric water heaters shall also be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the 2020 National Electrical Code.
(Q) Chapter 24
(1) Chapter 24 is amended by where there is a conflict between this chapter and the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code as adopted and amended by the Village of Romeoville, the most restrictive shall govern.
(R) Chapter 25 through 33
(1) Chapters 25 through 33 are amended by deleting in their entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "See the 2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted and amended by the Village".
(S) Chapter 34 through 43
(1) Chapters 34 through 43 are amended by deleting in their entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "See the 2020 National Electrical Code as adopted and amended by the Village of Romeoville".
(T) Appendix AM shall be adopted.
(Ord. 2689-99, passed 9-1-99; Am. Ord. 05-0252, passed 4-6-05; Am. Ord. 11-0923, passed 9-21-11; Am. Ord. 17-1347, passed 3-1-17; Am. Ord. 22-1812, passed 12-7-22)