The following sections of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition are hereby revised as follows:
In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."
101.4.3 Plumbing. Amended as follows: The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply only to Chapter 11, Storm Drainage and Section 403.3.2, Prohibited toilet room location. Toilet rooms shall not open directly into a room used for the preparation of food for service to the public.
101.4.6 Energy. Amended as follows: The provisions of the Illinois Energy Conservation Code - current edition shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amended as follows: The fees for each plan examination, building permit and inspections, and administrative costs associated with the issuance and supervision of permits shall be as prescribed in Chapter 9-2
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903.2.7 Group R. Amended as follows: Exception: Buildings which do not exceed two stories above grade with a maximum of six dwelling units per building. Exposed (i.e. look-out) basements, shall be considered a story above grade where the finished surface of the floor above the basement floor is more than 6' above the lowest grade elevation adjoining the building for more than 50% of the total building perimeter.
1008.3.3 Rooms and spaces. Amended as follows:
5. All public restrooms.
Chapter 11 Accessibility. Deleted in its entirety. Refer to the Illinois Accessibility Code and ADA Standards for Accessible Design - 2010 Edition.
1612.3 Establishment of Flood Hazard Area. Amended as follows: Insert "City of Sycamore" and "January 2, 2009."
1807.1.6.2 Concrete foundation walls. Amended as follows:
8. Height Above Finished Grade: In order to prevent degradation of the building elements from moisture, including interior framing, face brick, stone, wood, metal siding, etc., the top of the concrete or masonry foundation walls shall be elevated at least 6 inches above the level of the finished grades, including sod, sidewalks, patios, driveways, etc., that surround the building.
Exception: A raised reverse brick ledge that elevates the outer portion of the foundation wall 6 inches above the adjoining grade and allows interior framing to be constructed at finished grade level shall be permitted.
1807.1.6.3 Masonry foundation walls. Amended as follows:
11. Height Above Finished Grade: In order to prevent degradation of the building elements from moisture, including interior framing, face brick, stone, wood, metal siding, etc., the top of the concrete or masonry foundation walls shall be elevated at least 6 inches above the level of the finished grades, including sod, sidewalks, patios, driveways, etc., that surround the building.
Exception: A raised reverse brick ledge that elevates the outer portion of the foundation wall 6 inches above the adjoining grade and allows interior framing to be constructed at finished grade level shall be permitted.
Chapter 27 Electrical. Deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems. Deleted in its entirety.
3002.4 Elevator to accommodate ambulance stretcher. Amended as follows: Where elevators are provided in buildings two or more stories above, or two or more stories below grade plane, not fewer than one elevator shall be provided for fire department access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate an ambulance stretcher 24 inches by 84 inches with not less than 5-inch radius corners, in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches in height and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoist way door frame.
Exception: Compliance with this code amendment may not be required in existing buildings based on a review by the AHJ of the proposed use and occupancy classification, means of egress (exit access, the exit and exit discharge), stairwell configuration and technical feasibility. Where compliance with this section is technically infeasible, fire department access shall be provided to the maximum extent that is technically feasible and shall provide adequate space to accommodate the safe movement of an ambulance stretcher by emergency personnel.
(Ord. 2019.20, 9-16-2019, eff. 1-1-2020)