(A) The ICC International Residential Code/2006, published by the International Code Council, Inc., one copy of which is on file in the office of the Village Clerk, is adopted and incorporated as part of this Code as if set out at length and in full herein.
(B) The ICC International Residential Code/2006 adopted is amended hereby as follows:
(1) The words "Village of Schiller Park" shall be inserted wherever the words "(name of jurisdiction)" appears.
(2) As used throughout the Code adopted by reference hereby, the "code official" shall mean and include the Building Inspector and/or the Director of Community Development of the Village of Schiller Park.
(3) Sections R103.2, and R103.3 are amended in their entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Sections R103.2 and R103.3 shall be and read as follows:
R103.2 Code official: The Building Official and/or the Director of Community Development of the Village of Schiller Park (including their authorized agents and representatives).
R103.3 Deputy code official: Collectively, all of the duly authorized agents and representatives of the Code Official who shall have and exercise all powers of the Code Official during the temporary absence or disability of the Code Official."
(4) Section R106 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section R106.1.4, "Construction plans"; so that hereafter the said Section R106 shall contain Section R106.1.4 which shall be and read as follows:
R106.1.4 Construction plans. Construction plans submitted for all new homes, two flats, additions greater than 500 square feet, and basement remodels, shall be signed and sealed by an Illinois licensed architect and shall include: Original signature, license number, date of license expiration, date of signature, and shall also require a statement of certification by the professional and his/her signature. The statement of certification shall be as follows:
These plans and specifications were prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and to the best of my knowledge, conform to the Building Codes and Ordinances of the Village of Schiller Park. I (am-am not) inspecting the work.
Signature
License Number
These requirements apply to all new homes, structures over 100 square feet, basement remodels, and on all houses with second floor additions."
(5) Section R108.2 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R108.2 shall be and read as follows:
R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. All permit fees shall be paid as required in accordance with the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution by the President and Board of Trustees."
(6) Section R108.5 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R108.5 shall be and read as follows:
R108.5 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees in accordance with the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution by the President and Board of Trustees."
(7) Section R112 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R112 shall be and read as follows:
SECTION R112
BOARD OF APPEALS
R112.1 Board of appeals. The President and Board of Trustees shall serve as the Board of Appeals."
(8) Section R113.4 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R113.4 shall be and read as follows:
R113.4 Penalties. All penalties shall be paid in accordance with the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution by the President and Board of Trustees."
(9) Section R114.2 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R114.2 shall be and read as follows:
R114.2 Stop work. All stop work order fines shall paid be in accordance with the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution by the President and Board of Trustees."
(10) Section R301.2 is amended by the completion of Table R301.2(l); so that hereafter the said Table 301.2(1) shall be and read as follows:
Ground Snow Load | 25 pounds per square foot |
Wind Speed | 3 second 90 normal 75 |
Seismic Design Category | C |
Weathering | Severe |
Frost line depth | 42 inches |
Termite | Moderate to heavy |
Decay | Slight to moderate |
Winter Design Temperature | -4 degrees |
Ice Shield Underlayment | Yes |
Flood Hazard | See the Village flood study |
Air Freezing Index | 2000 |
Mean Annual Temperature | 50 degrees |
(11) Section R313.2 is amended in its entirety, so that hereafter the said Section R313.2 shall be and read as follows:
R313.2: Smoke and carbon monoxide detector within 15 feet of all fuel burning applicances."
(12) Section R313.3 is amended in its entirety, so that hereafter the said Section R313.3 shall be and read as follows:
R313.3: All detector wires to be in a separate raceway and on their own Arc-Fault protected circuit."
(13) Section R403 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section R403.1.9, entitled "Screen porches"; so that hereafter the said Section R403.1.9 shall be and read as follows:
R403.1.9 Screen porches: All screen porches shall have a complete footing and foundation system or piers, which extend to frost. The piers design shall bear the signature and seal of a design professional the same as required for a new home under the provisions of Section 106.1.4."
(14) Section R403.1 is amended in its entirety; so that hereafter the said Section R403.1 shall be and read as follows:
R403.1 General. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings, wood foundations, or other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to accommodate all loads according to Section R301 and to transmit the resulting loads to the soil within the limitations as determined from the character of the soil. Footings shall be supported on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill. The use of wood footings is not permitted."
(15) Section R404.1 shall be amended by adding an additional subparagraph, subparagraph "6."; so that hereafter the said subparagraph "6." to be contained in Section R404.1 shall be and read as follows:
6. The use of wood footings or wood foundations is not allowed."
(16) The first paragraph contained in Section R807.1 is amended hereby in its entirety; so that hereafter the said first paragraph contained in Section R807.1 shall be and read as follows:
R807.1 Attic access. All attics meeting the clearance requirements above shall be provided with a pull down attic stair. The stair shall be located so it can be fully extended and touch the floor. The pull down stair shall have adequate room to access the stair from the end of the stair. The stair shall not be located in a closet where adequate access is not provided."
(17) Chapter R905 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section R905.1.1; so that hereafter the said Section R905.1.1 shall be and read as follows:
R905.1.1 Ice barrier protection. All references to ice barrier protection shall be changed so the protection extends 66 inches from the drip edge."
(18) Section M1601 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section M1601.2.3; so that hereafter the said Section M1601.2.3 shall be and read as follows:
M1601.2.3 Insulation on ductwork. All duct insulation shall be installed on the exterior of the ductwork. The use of insulation on the interior of the ductwork is not allowed."
(19) Section M1602 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section M1602.4; so that hereafter the said Section M1602.4 shall be and read as follows:
M1602.4 Location. All rooms shall have a return air register except kitchens, bathrooms, mechanical equipment rooms, laundry rooms and garages. Supplies and returns shall be on opposite height of the other."
(20) Chapters 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32 are deleted in their entireties.
(21) Section E3601 is amended to include an additional section, Section E3601.6; so that hereafter the said Sections E3601.6 shall be and read as follows:
E3601.6 Power for detached garages. All branch circuits or feeders that supply detached garages shall be underground. The use of overhead wiring to supply a detached garage is not permitted."
(22) Table E3701.2 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Table E3701.2 shall be and read as follows:
"TABLE E3701.2
ALLOWABLE WIRING METHODS
ALLOWABLE WIRING METHOD | DESIGNATED ABBREVIATION |
ALLOWABLE WIRING METHOD | DESIGNATED ABBREVIATION |
Electrical metallic tubing | EMT |
Electrical nonmetallic tubing | ENT |
Flexible metal conduit | FMC |
Intermediate metal conduit | IMC |
Liquidtight flexible conduit | LFC |
Rigid nonmetallic conduit | RNC |
Rigid metallic conduit | RMC |
Surface raceways | SR |
(23) Section E3801.1 is amended hereby in its entirety, so that hereafter Section E3801.1 shall be and read as follows:
E3801.1: Basement wall receptacles to be installed a minimum of 18" above finished floor. NEC 210.52 (A) General Provisions."
(24) Section E3801.2 is amended hereby in its entirety, so that hereafter Section E3801.2 shall be and read as follows:
E3801.2: Receptacle required in clothes closets larger than 49 square feet. NEC 210.52(A)."
(25) Section E3801.5 is amended hereby in its entirety, so that hereafter Section E3801.5 shall be and read as follows:
E3801.5: Separate circuits required for sump pump and ejector pumps, both with simplex outlets. NEC 210.50(C)."
(26) Section E3802.3 is amended hereby in its entirety, so that hereafter Section E3802.3 shall be and read as follows:
E3802.3: Bubble or in use covers required for all exterior GFCI protected receptacles. NEC 210.8(A)(3)."
(27) Section E3802.12 is amended hereby in its entirety, so that hereafter Section E3802.12 shall be and read as follows:
E3802.12: Lighting circuit to be part of the requirement for arc-fault protection. NEC 210.12 for clarification."
(28) Section E3803.3 is amended hereby in its entirety, so that hereafter Section E3803.3 shall be and read as follows:
E3803.3: Lighting outlet (luminaire) required in all clothes closets larger than 39 square feet. NEC 210.70(A)(2)."
(29) Section E3901 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section E3901.13; so that hereafter the said Section E3901.13 shall be and read as follows:
E3901. Switch location: Bathroom switches and fixtures to be at minimum 30 inches from the water's edge for tubs, showers and whirlpools."
(30) Section E3903.11, entitled "Luminaires in clothes closets", is amended hereby by deleting items 1 and 3 in their entireties.
(31) Section E3903 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section E3903.11.1; so that hereafter the said Section E3903.11.1 shall be and read as follows:
E3903.11.1 All closet lights shall be recessed or surface mounted fluorescent or recessed incandescent. All closets over 49 square feet shall have a luminaire."
(32) Section E4106 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section E4106.3.1; so that hereafter the said Section E4106.3.1 shall be and read as follows:
E4106.3.1 Swimming pool lights. All swimming pool lights shall be a maximum 15 volts with a pool listed transformer."
(33) Chapter 43, entitled "Referenced Standards", is amended to delete all reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and insert in place thereof the "Illinois Plumbing Code", 2014 edition.
(34) Chapter 43, entitled "Referenced Standards", is amended to delete all reference to the "International Existing Building Code", the "International Zoning Code", and the "International Electrical Code".
(35) Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, M, and Q are adopted hereby, and Appendices I, J, L, N, O, and P are deleted in their entireties.
(Ord. 12-2874, passed 1-10-12; Am. Ord. 16-3052, passed 5-5-16)
The 2021 International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, one copy of which will be retained on file in the Office of the Village Clerk. This code is hereby identified as the 2021 International Residential Code or the 2021 IRC.
(B) The 2021 International Residential Code adopted is amended hereby as follows:
(1) The words "Village of Schiller Park" shall be inserted wherever the words "(name of jurisdiction)" or "(insert name of department)" appears.
(2) As used throughout the 2021 International Residential Code, the term "Building Official" shall mean and include the Code Official and/or the Director of Community Development of the Village of Schiller Park.
(3) As used throughout the Code adopted by reference hereby, the "Code Official" or "Building Official" shall mean and include the Building Inspector and/or the Director of Community Development of the Village of Schiller Park.
(4) Sections R103.2, and R103.3 are amended in their entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Sections R103.2 and R103.3 shall be and read as follows:
R103.2 Code official: The Building Official and/or the Director of Community Development of the Village of Schiller Park (including their authorized agents and representatives).
R103.3 Deputy code official: Collectively, all of the duly authorized agents and representatives of the Code Official who shall have and exercise all powers of the Code Official during the temporary absence or disability of the Code Official."
(5) Section R106.1. "Submittal Documents" shall be amended to read as follows:
R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction plans submitted for all one- and two family dwellings, townhomes, additions greater than 500 square feet, second and/or third floor additions, accessory residential structures over 100 square feet, and basement remodels, shall be signed and sealed by an Illinois licensed architect and shall include: Original signature, license number, date of license expiration, date of signature, and shall also require a statement of certification by the professional and his/her signature. The statement of certification shall be as follows:
These plans and specifications were prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and to the best of my knowledge, conform to the Building Codes and Ordinances of the Village of Schiller Park. I (am-am not) inspecting the work.
Signature
License Number
Construction plan submitted for permitting shall be to an approved scale submitted in an acceptable quantity and format approved by the Building Official."
(6) Section R108.2 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R108.2 shall be and read as follows:
R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. All permit fees shall be paid as required in accordance with the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution by the President and Board of Trustees."
(7) Section R108.5 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R108.5 shall be and read as follows:
R108.5 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees in accordance with the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution by the President and Board of Trustees."
(8) Section R112 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R112 shall be and read as follows:
SECTION R112
BOARD OF APPEALS
R112.1 Board of appeals. The President and Board of Trustees shall serve as the Board of Appeals."
(9) Section R113.4 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R113.4 shall be and read as follows:
R113.4 Penalties. All penalties shall be paid in accordance with the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution by the President and Board of Trustees."
(10) Section R114.4 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Section R114.4 shall be and read as follows:
R114.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fines in accordance with the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution by the President and Board of Trustees for the Village of Schiller Park.
(11) Section R301 is hereby amended to include the following:
R301.1.3 Exterior Requirements. Exclusive of window and door areas, at least thirty percent (30%) of the exterior walls of single-family residences and accessory dwelling structures shall be masonry; provided that, exclusive of window and door areas, at least seventy percent (70%) exterior of a wall that has any frontage upon a street shall be masonry. Materials such as exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS) or cement-based stucco may be permitted in minor architectural applications shall not exceed (10%) on any exterior wall. Exposed or unfinished concrete, unfinished or untreated wood, glass block, plastic fiberglass or acrylic panels and vinyl siding are prohibited in new residential applications. Additionally, exclusive of window and door areas, all of the exteriors of all of the walls of two-family residences and accessory dwelling structures shall be masonry. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a single-family or two-family residence is an original frame structure with no masonry, this Section R301.1.3 shall not apply.
(12) Section R301.2 is amended by the completion of Table R301.2(l); so that hereafter the said Table 301.2 shall be and read as follows:
Ground Snow Load | 25 pounds per square foot |
Wind Speed | 3 second 90 normal 75 |
Seismic Design Category | C |
Weathering | Severe |
Frost line depth | 42 inches |
Termite | Moderate to heavy |
Decay | Slight to moderate |
Winter Design Temperature | -4 degrees |
Ice Shield Underlayment | Yes |
Flood Hazard | See the Village flood study |
Air Freezing Index | 2000 |
Mean Annual Temperature | 50 degrees |
(13) Section R314.3 is amended to add smoke alarm location number 6, which shall read as follows:
R314.3 #6. A Smoke alarm shall be installed within 15 feet of all fuel burning appliances.
(14) Section R313 is hereby amended to reflect the following sections:
R313.1 Townhouse automatic sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses.
Exception 1: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required where additions or alterations are made to existing townhouse where the construction valuation for the proposed construction does not exceed 50% of assessed valuation of the existing townhouse.
Exception 2: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required for all proposed additions or alterations where individual permit applications do not exceed 50% of the assessed valuation of the existing townhouse over a period of three running years.
R313.1.1 Design and installation. Automatic sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be individually permitted. The design and installation shall comply with NFPA 13D, as adopted by the Village of Schiller Park.
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings.
Exception 1: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required where additions or alterations are made to existing one- and two-family dwellings where the construction valuation for the proposed construction does not exceed 50% of assessed valuation of the existing one- and two-family dwelling.
Exception 2. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required for all proposed additions or alterations where individual permit applications do not exceed 50% of the assessed valuation of the existing one- and two-family dwelling over a period of three running years.
R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic sprinkler systems for one- and two-family dwellings shall be individually permitted. The design and installation shall comply with NFPA 13D, as adopted by the Village of Schiller Park.
(15) Section R314 is hereby amended to add Section R314.6.1 that shall read as follows:
R314.6.1 All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors that are required by this code shall be on a branch circuit protected by an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) overcurrent protection device.
(16) Section R315.2 shall be amended to add item number 3 for additional carbon monoxide placement coverage. Section R315.2 #3 that shall read as follows:
"3. A carbon monoxide detector shall be installed within 15 feet of all fuel burning appliances."
(17) Section R315 is hereby amended to add Section R315.6.1 that shall read as follows:
"R315.6.1 All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors that are required by this code shall be on a branch circuit protected by an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) overcurrent protection device."
(18) Section R403 is hereby amended to delete Section R403.2 and Section R403.3 in their entirety.
(19) Section R403.1 is hereby amended to delete all references to wood foundations system, which are prohibited within the Village of Schiller Park.
(20) Section R403 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section R403.1.9, entitled "Screen porches"; so that hereafter the said Section R403.1.9 shall be and read as follows:
R403.1.9 Screen porches: All screen porches shall have a complete footing and foundation system or piers, which extend to frost. The piers design shall bear the signature and seal of a design professional the same as required for a new home under the provisions of Section R106.1."
(21) Section R807 is hereby amended to include Section R807.1.1 that shall read as follows:
"R807.1.1. Attic access stair. All attics meeting the clearance requirements above shall be provided with a pull down attic stair. The stair shall be located so it can be fully extended and touch the floor. The pull down stair shall have adequate room to access the stair from the end of the stair. The stair shall not be located in a closet where adequate access is not provided."
(22) Chapter R905 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section R905.1.1; so that hereafter the said Section R905.1.1 shall be and read as follows:
R905.1.1 Ice barrier protection. All references to ice barrier protection shall be changed so the protection extends 66 inches from the drip edge."
R905.1.2 Ice barriers. Ice barriers shall be installed for asphalt shingles, metal roof shingles, mineral surfaced roll roofing, slate and slate-type shingles, wood shingles, and wood shakes. The ice barrier shall consist of not less than two layers of underlayment cemented together, or a self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in place of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point not less than 66 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building.
Exception: Detached unconditioned residential accessory structures.
(23) Section M1601 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section M1601.3.1; so that hereafter the said Section M1601.3.1 shall be and read as follows:
M1601.3.1 Insulation on ductwork. All duct insulation shall be installed on the exterior of the ductwork. The use of insulation on the interior of the ductwork is not allowed."
(24) Chapters 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32 are deleted in their entireties.
(25) Section E3701 is amended to include an additional section, Section E3701.6; so that hereafter the said Sections E3701.6 shall be and read as follows:
E3701.6 Power for detached garages. All branch circuits or feeders that supply detached garages shall be underground. The use of overhead wiring to supply a detached garage is not permitted."
(26) Table E3801.2 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said Table E3801.2 shall be and read as follows:
"TABLE E3801.2
ALLOWABLE WIRING METHODS
ALLOWABLE WIRING METHOD | DESIGNATED ABBREVIATIO N |
ALLOWABLE WIRING METHOD | DESIGNATED ABBREVIATIO N |
Electrical metallic tubing | EMT |
Electrical nonmetallic tubing | ENT |
Flexible metal conduit | FMC |
Intermediate metal conduit | IMC |
Liquidtight flexible conduit | LFC |
Rigid nonmetallic conduit | RNC |
Rigid metallic conduit | RMC |
Surface raceways | SR |
(27) Section E3901 is hereby amended to add Section E3901.9.1 that shall read as follows:
E3901.9.1: Basement wall receptacles to be installed a minimum of 18" above finished floor."
(28) Section E3901 is hereby amended to add Section E3901.13 that shall read as follows:
E3901.13. A Receptacle outlet is required in clothes closets larger than 49 square feet.
(29) Section E3801.5 is amended hereby in its entirety, so that hereafter Section E3801.5 shall be and read as follows:
E3801.5: Separate circuits required for sump pump and ejector pumps, both with simplex outlets. NEC 210.50(C)."
(30) Section E3902 is amended hereby to include Section E3902.17.1 that shall read as follows:
E3902.17.1 Lighting circuit to be part of the requirement for arc-fault protection.
(31) Section E4003 is amended to include Section E4003.12.1 that shall read as follows:
E4003.12.1 Lighting outlet (luminaire) shall be installed in all clothes closets larger than 39 square feet in compliance with Section E4003.12.
(32) Section E4001 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section 4001.7.1; so that hereafter the said Section E4001.7.1 shall be and read as follows:
E4001.7.1. Bathroom switch location: Bathroom switches shall not be less than 30 inches from the water's edge for tubs, showers and whirlpools."
(33) Section E4206 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section E4206.4.3; so that hereafter the said Section E4206.4.3 shall be and read as follows:
E4206.4.3 Swimming pool lights. All swimming pool lights shall be a maximum 15 volts with a pool listed transformer."
(34) Chapter 44, entitled "Referenced Standards", is amended to delete all reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and insert in place thereof the "Illinois Plumbing Code".
(35) Chapter 44, entitled "Referenced Standards", is amended to delete all reference to the "International Zoning Code", and the "International Electrical Code".
(36) Appendices AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AH, AK, and AM are adopted hereby, and Appendices AG, AI, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AQ, AR, AS, and AT are deleted in their entireties.
(Ord. 12-2874, passed 1-10-12; Am. Ord. 16-3052, passed 5-5-16; Am. Ord. 23-4387, passed 12-21- 23; Am. Ord. 24-4396, passed 3-7- 24)