There is adopted by the village for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the maintenance of building, site, properties, structures and premises, including permits and penalties, a property maintenance code known as the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, of which not less than one copy has been and are 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 the construction of all buildings and other structures therein the corporate limits of the village. Additions, amendments, and deletions: The following sections are hereby revised as follows.
(A) Chapter 1
(1) Section Title These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the Village of Romeoville, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
(2) Section 102.3 Application of other codes is amended to delete the last sentence of the paragraph.
(3) Section 103.1 Creation of agency is amended to read the Community Development department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(4) Section 104.1 Fees is amended to read: The fees for activities and services performed are referenced in section 150.22 of this chapter.
(5) Section 109.4 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 of 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 fine 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 by 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1 et seq. of the Illinois Municipal Code.
(6) Section 113.5 Grading adds a new section to read as follows: Within 15 days of any construction, building or premises that are demolished in accordance with the provisions of this code, the owner shall remove all debris from the demolition site and restore the site to its original grade.
(7) Section 107.1 through 107.4 Means of Appeal is deleted in its entirety
(8) Section 108.1 Board of Appeals is deleted and the following text added... Appeals shall be available as provided in Section 150.24 of this Chapter.
(9) Section 110.4 Failure to comply is amended to read: Any person, firm, corporation or entity who shall continue any work in or about any building or structure after having been served with 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 a 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 of 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.
(B) Chapter 2
(1) Bedroom: A conditioned room with four (4) dry walled walls and ceiling, 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 and an emergency escape and rescue opening as required in the 2021 International Residential Code section R3l0.2, and mechanical ventilation as required in Chapter 16.
(2) Noxious Weeds: Noxious weeds means any plant now or hereafter listed by the State of Illinois as a noxious weed pursuant to the Illinois Noxious Weed Act, 505 ILCS 100/1 et seq., any plant now or hereafter listed as an exotic weed by the Illinois Exotic Weed Act, 525 ILCS 10/1 et seq., dandelions, poison ivy (Toxicendron Radicans), Poison Oak (Toxicendron Querico folium) and Poison Sumac (Toxicendron Vemix).
(3) Section 201.3 Terms defined in other codes is amended to read: Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2014 State Plumbing Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and Chapter 159 of the Village of Romeoville code of ordinances, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes.
(C) Chapter 3
(1) Section 303.2 is deleted in its entirety. Refer to zoning code Section 302.4 Weeds is amended by adding "Six (6) inches is the maximum height allowed for weeds".
(2) Section 304.14 Insect Screens are amended to read: “screens are required from April 1st to November 1st”.
(3) 307.1 General is amended to delete the numbers 30 and 42 in the second sentence and substitute in lieu thereof the numbers 34 and 38. The last sentence deletes the number 30 and inserts 36.
(D) Chapter 5
(1) Section 505.1 General is amended by deleting the words "International Plumbing Code" and substituting in lieu thereof the following "2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code".
(E) Chapter 6
(1) Section 602.2 Residential Occupancies is amended to read: Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of sixty-eight (68) Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms when the temperature is above negative four Fahrenheit (-4) degrees outside. Cooking appliances shall not be used to provide space heating to meet the requirements of this section.
(2) Section 602.3 Heat Supply is amended by adding the following dates "September 21st through May 31st.
Exception 1 is deleted in its entirety and is amended to read: When the outdoor temperature is below negative four Fahrenheit (-4) degrees outside, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided the heat heating system is operating at its full design capacity.
Exception 2 is deleted in its entirety.
(3) Section 602.4 Occupiable Workspaces are amended by adding the following dates “from September 21 to May 31st”.
(F) Chapter 7
(1) Section 702.1 General is amended by adding the words "2021 International Building Code" and "2021 International Residential Code" at the end of the last sentence.
(2) Section 702.2 Aisles is amended by adding the words "and 2021 International Building Code".
(3) Section 704.l General is amended by adding the words "and the 2021 International Building Codes" at the end of the sentence.
(4) Section 705.2.1 Carbon Monoxide Detectors adds a new section to read as follows: "Carbon Monoxide alarms are required in any building with sleeping facilities that relies on combustion of fossil fuel for heat, ventilation, hot water, or fireplace within the building, and buildings with attached garages. Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm within fifteen (15) feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. The carbon monoxide alarms may be either battery powered, plug-in with battery back-up, or wired into an existing electrical system with a battery back-up. The detectors must be installed and maintained per their device listing".
(G) Chapter 8
(1) Referenced Standards is amended to delete all references to the "ICC Electric Code" and substitute in lieu thereof the following: "The 2020 National Electrical Code as adopted and amended by the Village".
(2) Delete all references to the "International Plumbing Code" and substitute in lieu thereof the following: "2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted and amended by the Village".
(3) Delete all references to the "International Zoning Code" and substitute in lieu thereof the following: "Romeoville Zoning Ordinance as adopted and amended by the Village of Romeoville".
(Ord. 11-0923, passed 9-21-11; Am. Ord. 17-1347, passed 3-1-17; Am. Ord. 22-1812, passed 12-7-22)