(A) Special conditions and tests. When special conditions exist or arise during construction which necessitate additional precautions, the Building Official may require work and testing in excess of these requirements at the expense of the owner.
(B) Site preparation. No excavation, stripping of organic material or removal of vegetable matter shall be performed prior to building permit issuance unless a site development permit has been issued by Will County Development Review Division. Soil erosion control measures shall be installed and inspected prior to permit issuance. This inspection is carried out by the engineering department.
Exception: Tree removal not associated with any building permit activity.
(C) Effective erosion control practices shall be followed during all earth moving, storage and placement operations so as to prevent sediments from leaving the site and as required by the Development Review Division. In addition, the construction process shall be organized and conducted so as to prevent equipment from dragging or carrying mud or dirt onto public streets. Where this may accidentally occur, the builder or his responsible agent shall immediately clean the road surface. Silt fence, when required, shall be maintained until final site work is complete and vegetation is established. If a temporary certificate of occupancy has been granted without established vegetation the erosion control shall remain until such time as permanent vegetation has been established.
(D) At least one portable bathroom shall be placed on the job site to insure public safety, health and welfare per the adopted Illinois State Plumbing Code when work begins. If a builder has multiple job sites within a subdivision, portable bathroom spacing of one unit per 500 lineal feet of roadway is permitted. Builders sharing portable bathroom facilities shall provide the county with a "letter of agreement to share such" for approval by Will County.
(E) Dumpsters shall be placed on the job site prior to framing of structure. These dumpsters shall be emptied when full.
(F) Address: Each structure to which a street number has been assigned shall have the permanent numbers displayed directly on the structure in a position easily observed from the public right-of-way. The minimum size of the numerals shall be 6" by 1/2". Block numerals only, not script. If the address is not visible from the public right-of-way they shall be displayed at the street in a permanent manner as well as on the building.
(G) In no case shall drywall or gypsum board be allowed to be installed beneath exterior finished material unless specifically designed by the manufacturer for that purpose.
Exception: Where a fire rated wall or barrier is required or manufactures specifications specifically require the product.
(H) Spark arrestor shall be installed for all solid fuel burning fireplaces or stoves and constructed in accordance with R1003.9.2 and IBC 2113.9.2.
(I) Where fabric brick flashings are installed, the product shall be a minimum of 20 mil thick.
(J) Shower enclosures shall be covered with approved cement board or equal when installing new tile or wall panels.
(K) Modular offices shall have a minimum 12"x42" trench foundation below grade.
Exception 1: Construction Trailers
Exception 2: Temporary Buildings.
(L) Class 1 vapor retarders and polyethylene of any kind shall not be allowed in above grade wall assemblies where an interior finish material will be installed.
Exception: Pole Barn Construction with metal interior finishes.
(M) Mechanical insulation must be installed per manufacturer's installation instructions. A weather resistive barrier shall not be required for structures 200 square feet or less.
(N) In order to protect building materials a pan shall be installed below 2nd level washing machines, furnaces, water heaters or similar equipment per M1411.3.1. The equipment shall be lifted out of the pan to allow more space for the water.
(O) Ramps for single family homes, duplex's and townhouses shall have a 6" curb to keep a wheelchair from falling off.
Exception: Where a guardrail or wall is on each side.
(P) Openable windows shall have tightly fitting screens of at least 16 mesh per inch.
(Q) Townhouses and one and two family dwellings, the attached garages of townhouses and one and two family dwellings and any bonus rooms or attic areas that will have interior finishes installed in unconditioned spaces must have insulated walls of at least R-13, insulated ceilings of at least R-30 and floor cavities filled with insulation but shall not require more than R-30 for floors.
Exception: The reguired ceiling and floor insulation shall not be required to be installed if there is sufficient access to add insulation at a later date.
(R) Exterior doors for single family residences, duplex's and townhouses other than the required egress door shall be allowed 3 risers (2 steps) without a landing.
(S) Attic access shall be allowed in closets provided all other attic access requirements are met.
(T) Installation of a material, product, or method not required by building code shall meet pertinent code sections.
Exception: Guardrails where the floor height is less than 12" from grade.
(U) It is the express intent of this code that flood-resistant construction of the 2018 IRC section R322 not be adopted. Follow the engineering department's requirements for flood-resistant construction.
(V) It is the express intent of this code that sprinkler requirements of 2018 IRC section R313 not be adopted and any structure allowed to be built under the 2018 IRC shall not be required to have sprinklers. Please check with state agencies and local fire districts.
(W) It is the express intent of this ordinance to remove all accessibility requirements from the 2018 International Codes and use the 2018 Illinois Accessibility Code and any federal standards.
(X) It is the express intent of this ordinance to remove all references in the 2018 International Codes to the 2018 International Electrical Code and use the 2017 National Electric Code (NEC).
(Y) It is the express intent of this ordinance to remove all references in the 2018 International Codes to the International Plumbing Code and International Private Sewage Disposal Code and use the 2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code and Will County Health Department requirements.
(Z) It is the express intent of this ordinance to remove all references in the 2018 International Codes to the International Zoning Code and use the Will County Zoning Ordinance.
(AA) When determining the required number of bathrooms the Illinois State Plumbing Code shall be used and not the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).
(BB) Live/work dwellings. The work area shall be allowed to be up to 15% of the dwelling size with a maximum of 450 square feet when complying with the International Residential Code. If either of these numbers is exceeded Section 419 of the 2018 International Building Code shall be used for compliance.
(Ord. 14-103, passed 5-15-2014; Am. Ord. 18-115, passed 5-17-2018; Am. Ord. 18-116, passed 5-17-2018; Am. Ord. 21-102, passed 8-19-2021) Penalty, see § 150.999