The following sections of the International Building Code, 2012 for the purpose of this article, are hereby revised in their entirety to read as follows:
a. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Waterloo, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
b. 101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the National Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 54, as they may be amended from time to time, shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
c. 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the Illinois State Plumbing Code, as it may be amended from time to time, shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
d. 101.4.4 Property maintenance. The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and the provisions of Chapter 29 of the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.
e. 101.4.6 Energy is deleted. Ordinance No. 1534 is rescinded.
f. 103.2 Appointment. The Building Official shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Waterloo with the advice and consent of the City Council. The Building Official shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
g. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Section 105.2 shall remain as stated, except the following items under the subheading of “Building” are amended to read in their entirety:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 50 square feet (4.64 m2).
6. Patios, sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.
h. 105.2 (7) is deleted.
i. 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by Chapter 12 of the City Code of the City of Waterloo, Illinois as amended from time to time, or other ordinances of the city.
j. 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals.
k. 113.3 Membership of Board. The Board of Appeals shall consist of three members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council as follows: one for three years, one for two years, and one for one year. Thereafter, each member shall serve for three years and until a successor has been appointed and has qualified. The term of office of members shall commence on May 1. If initial members of the Board of Appeals are appointed prior to May 1, 2008, their term of office shall include the period prior to May 1, 2008 and thereafter be measured from that date as if their term of office commenced on May 1, 2008.
l. 1404.1 General. Except when matching existing materials, material used for the construction or remodeling of exterior walls shall comply with the provisions of this section subject to the following:
The following building materials, and none others except as provided for in “C” of this section, shall be allowed in the construction of the exterior walls (except gables) of buildings and structures constructed and installed in all Business Zoned Districts and all Industrial Zoned Districts:
A. The exterior walls of a building or structure that are visible from a public right-of-way shall be constructed of one or more of the following: (a) brick; (b) brick veneer; (c) natural or cultured stone; (d) marble; (e) granite; (f) glass; (g) concrete tilt up panel with a brick or stone form liner; (h) exterior insulation finish system (EIFS); or (i) painted or dyed architectural cement blocks (split block).
B. The exterior walls of a building or structure that are not visible from a public right-of-way shall be constructed of one or more of the following: (a) any of the materials listed in the proceeding subparagraph “A” of this Section 6-1-2 m. of the Building Regulations Code, and/or (b) stucco, or (c) painted cement block.”.
C. Upon recommendation by the Planning Committee, materials similar to those listed in “A” and “B” above may be approved for use by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.
m. 1405.11.1 Attachment (siding). Exterior metal veneer shall be securely attached to the supporting masonry or framing members with corrosion-resistant fastenings, metal ties or by other approved devices or methods. The spacing of the fastenings or ties shall not exceed 24 inches (610 mm) either vertically or horizontally, but where units exceed 4 square feet (0.4 m2) in area there shall be not less than four attachments per unit. The metal attachments shall have a cross-sectional area not less than provided by W 1.7 wire. Such attachments and their supports shall be capable of resisting a horizontal force in accordance with the wind loads specified in Section 1609, but in no case less than 20 psf (0.958 kg/m2). No metal veneer utilizing exposed fasteners will be permitted.
n. 1508.4 Metal roof panels. The installation of metal roof panels shall comply with the provisions of this section. Roof panels utilizing exposed fasteners will not be permitted. Upon recommendation by the Planning Committee, roof panels utilizing exposed fasteners may be approved for use by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.
o. 1612 is deleted.
p. 2701.1 Scope. The provisions of the National Electrical Code, as it may be amended from time to time, shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
q. Sections 2702.1 through 2702.3 are deleted.
r. 3412.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to the effective date of this article, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy, shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3409.
(1993 Code, § 6-1-2) (Am. Ord. 1134, passed 4-3-2000; Am. Ord. 1243, passed 10-21-2002; Am. Ord. 1296, passed 5-3-2004; Am. Ord. 1446, passed 8-6-2007; Am. Ord. 1460, passed 1-21-2008; Am. Ord. 1469, passed 3-17-2008; Am. Ord. 1534, passed 10-26-2009; Am. Ord. 1639, passed 5-6-2013; Am. Ord. 1723, passed 4-3-2017; Am. Ord. 1729, passed 7-3-2017; Am. Ord. 1751, passed 2-20-2018; Am. Ord. 1800, passed 6-1-2020; Am. Ord. 1889, passed 4-1-2024)