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AGENDA ITEM
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
of
December 14, 2010
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SUBJECT: Text Amendments to Chapter 10, Village Code of Ordinances -Building
Regulations ZAAI
FROM: Robert L. Kallien, Jr., AICP, Community Development Director
Tom McEllin, Fire Chief c%�
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: I move that the Village Board approve the recommended
update to the Chapter 10 — Building Regulations and authorize that the Village Attorney
prepare the necessary ordinance for final consideration at the January 11, 2011 Board of
Trustees meeting
Backeround/Historv:
On July 13, 2010, Staff presented to the Village Board, a recommendation to consider the
adoption of a comprehensive update to the Village's Building Codes. The last time the Codes
were updated was in 2001. As you may recall, the majority of the Village's current building
codes come from the 2000 International Code Series. The current version of the Village's life
safety code that is enforced by the Fire Department dates back to 1993.
Accordingly, the Department of Community Development and the Fire Department have
undertaken a review of the most current reference codes to determine applicability in the Village.
Our primary objectives in this effort were to make Oak Brook as current as reasonably possible
with the most modern building codes that are available and to ensure that all of our buildings and
its occupants (both residents and corporate tenants) are made as safe as reasonably possible.
As such, Staff is recommending adoption of the 2009 International Code family, 2004 Illinois
Plumbing Code, 2004 State of Illinois Elevator Code, and the 2008 National Electric Code.
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In addition to these new referenced codes, Staff is recommending a number of local amendments
to these codes (Building Codes — see Exhibit A and Fire Codes — see Exhibit B), which
"personalize" the code to more accurately reflect existing needs and conditions in the Village.
Since this Code update was first presented to you, Staff has answered a number of questions
regarding the impact of the proposed codes on both current and future development. In
particular, several questions were raised on the proposal to require residential sprinklers in new
homes. To date, no one has come forward to express a concern that the proposed building codes,
including the local amendments requiring residential sprinklers should not be adopted. In
addition, the adoption of any electrical code or amendment by the Village must involve the
review and recommendation of its Electrical Commission. As such, the local Electrical
Commission has met and has included their amendments to our Electrical Code, which are
included now for Board approval. Finally, the proposed amendment includes a provision that
would essentially prohibit any above -grade exterior wall surface of a residential building from
being constructed of finished concrete. As you recall, the home at 31 Windsor used this material
and caused considerable debate in the York Woods community.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to the Village's Building and Fire Codes be
adopted.
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AGENDA ITEM
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
of
January It, 2011
SUBJECT: Village of Oak Brook — Text Amendment — Chapters 1 and 2, Title 10 — Building
Regulations
FROM: Robert L. Kallien, Jr., AICP, Community Development Director
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve Ordinance G -941, which approves
updated building and fire codes.
Background/History:
At the December 14, 2010 meeting, the Village Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary
ordinance granting approval of text amendments to Chapters 1 and 2, Title 10 — Building
Regulations.
Recommendation:
Approve Ordinance G -941.
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ORDINANCE 2011- CD- BC -EXI -G -941
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF TITLE 10
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
RELATING TO BUILDING AND FIRE CODES
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees have heretofore established rules and
regulations for the construction, alteration, repair and conversions of building within the Village of Oak
Brook; and
WHEREAS, said provisions have been codified as Chapter 10 of the Village Code of the Village
of Oak Brook; and
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees deem the amendment of said regula-
tions to be in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/1 -3 -2 specifically authorizes the adoption of codes and public records by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the codes and portions thereof herein adopted have been filed in the office of the
Village Clerk and available for public use and inspection and have been on file for a period in excess of
30 days prior to the passage of this ordinance as required by Section 5/1 -3 -2 of Chapter 65 of the Illinois
Compiled Statutes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: That the provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth are hereby adopted as
though fully set forth herein.
Section 2: That Chapters 1 and 2 of Title 10 of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook are
amended to read as set forth in the attached exhibit labeled Exhibit A and incorporated herein by refer-
ence.
Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby re-
pealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication as required by law.
Section 5: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this ordinance in pam-
phlet form in the manner provided by law.
APPROVED THIS 11' day of January, 2011.
John W. Craig
Village President
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PASSED THIS 11" day of January, 2011.
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
"Section 10 -1 -1: BUILDING CODES ADOPTED
A. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2009 Edition, including appendix chapters A, C, E. F, G, H, and I, published by the International
Code Council, Inc.
B. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2009 Edition, including appendix chapters A, B, C. D, E, G, H, I, J, K, M, O, and Q, published by
the International Code Council, Inc.
C. INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2009 Edition, including appendix chapter A, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
D. STATE of ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE
2004 Edition, published by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
E. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)
2008 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association
STATE OF ILLINOIS SAFETY CODE for ELEVATORS and ESCALATORS is adopted without
amendment as follows:
a. AMERICAN SOCIETY of MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
i. Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1- 2007 /CSA B44 -07) and
Performance -Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1-
2007 /CSA 844.7 07);
ii. Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks (ASME A17.2-
2004);
iii. Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.3 -2005 (upgrades
required by application of the Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
must be completed per Public Act 095 -0767)
iv. Safety Standards for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts. (ASME A18.1 -2005)
v. Standard for Qualification of Elevator Inspectors (ASME QEI -1 -2004)
b. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
i. Safety Requirements for Personal Hoists and Employee Elevators 9ANSI A10.4-
2004)
c. AMERICAN SOCIETY of CIVIL ENGINEERS
i. Automated People Mover Standards (ASCE 21- 2000).
G. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
H. ILLINOIS ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, Inc. is adopted without amendment.
I. INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
J. INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2009 Edition, including appendix chapters A, B, C, and D published by the International Code
Council, Inc.
K. INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
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2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
L. INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2009 Edition, including Appendix chapters C and F, published by the International Code Council,
Inc.
ACCESSIBILITY CODE ENFORCED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
A. ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE
1997 Edition, published by the State of Illinois Capitol Development Board.
Section 10 -1 -2: BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
International Building Code Amendments:
Chapter 1 Administration
101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL ".
102.4 Referenced Codes And Standards. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1
through 101.4.6 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the re-
quirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differ-
ences occur between provisions of this Code and referenced standards, the provisions of
this code shall apply. Where differences occur between provisions of this and any other
provision of the Village Code, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Department of Community Development is
responsible for the enforcement of this Code. Any reference to a Department of Building
Safety shall be interpreted to mean the Department of Community Development of the
Village of Oak Brook.
103.2 Appointment. Is deleted in its entirety.
103.3 Deputies. The Director of Community Development is authorized to designate one or
more employees as deputies who may exercise all powers of the Director of Community
Development under the direction of the Director.
104.8 Liability. Delete reference to member of the Board of Appeals.
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall
not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation
of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits
shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One -story detached accessory structures, without foundations, used as tool and
storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not ex-
ceed 32 square feet and the cubic volume does not exceed 256 cubic feet.
2. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish
work with the condition that no structural, plumbing, or electrical changes or al-
terations are associated with these activities.
1 Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
4. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R -3 occupancy that are less
than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, and do not exceed 2,500 gallons (9,462.5 L)-
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when filled to the highest level that water can reach before it spills out- and are
installed entirely above ground.
5. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two -
family dwellings.
6. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5
feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
Electrical:
Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the
connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed
receptacles.
Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply
to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to
equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any
temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or appara-
tus.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regu-
lated by this code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self- contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of refrig-
erant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
Plumbing:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, how-
ever, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe be-
comes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with
new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be
obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and
the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not in-
volve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
105.5.1, Permit Expiration All building permits which do not expire for reasons stated in
subsection R105.5 shall be in effect and valid for two years. The building official is au-
thorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than six
(6) months each. The extension shall be requested in writing, prior to the expiration of
the permit, and justifiable cause demonstrated. If work is not completed after the expira-
tion of the granted extension(s), the applicant shall pay an additional permit fee of one -
half (' 12) of the original permit fee and provide the village with a new schedule for comple-
tion of demolition and /or new construction which shall be for no longer than sixty (60)
days. If the project is not completed within that sixty (60) day period, an additional permit
fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall be paid by the permittee for every day
thereafter until the required permit work is completed. This provision is in addition to and
does not negate the provisions of section 9 -9 -2A of this code.
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105.5.2 Method for Determining Permit Expiration Date. Any 90 day period of validity
shall commence when the permit is issued, each time the work is inspected by the build-
ing official, or an extension is granted by the building official. If, at the end of any 90 day
period, there has been no subsequent request for inspection, or if an extension has not
been granted, the permit shall become permanently invalid and any and all permit fees
and restoration /completion bond(s) with the Village of Oak Brook for this project shall be
forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the village's right to collect from the ap-
plicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond. The village shall retain the right
to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for collection of such deficiency.
105.6.1 Suspended Permits. Permits may be suspended for no more than 60 days. Within
that 60 -day period, the cause or reason for suspension shall be corrected to meet the re-
quirements of this code, or the building official shall revoke the permit. If the cause or
reason for the suspension is corrected, the building official shall reinstate the permit with
the expiration timeframe starting on the date of reinstatement. There shall be an admin-
istrative fee of 50% of the total permit fee(s) for each reinstatement granted.
Exception: The administrative fee shall be waived if the suspension was due to
no fault of the applicant, owner, or their agent(s).
105.6.2 Revoked Permits. Any permit which has been revoked shall become permanently
invalid, any and all fees and /or restoration /completion bond(s) with the Village of Oak
Brook for this project shall be forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the vil-
lage's right to collect from the applicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond.
The village shall retain the right to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for
collection of such deficiency.
Exception: Permit fees and restoration /completion bond(s) for permits revoked
due to no fault of the applicant, owner, or fee remitter may be refunded. This
provision shall not be construed to allow refund of a bond while there are out-
standing fees, charges or conditions needing to be brought into compliance. This
provision shall not be construed to allow for the refund of application fees, plan
review fees, inspection fees, engineering fees, or other expenses incurred by the
Village of Oak Brook.
105.8 Completion of Work upon Which a Permit Has Been Revoked. A new permit shall
be required for completion and /or a certificate of occupancy. The outstanding work shall
be reviewed under the codes and ordinances adopted at the time of re- submittal. All fees
and bonds shall be required as for a new permit for the entire scope of the work.
105.8.1 Premises upon Which a Permit Has Been Revoked. The premises
shall be maintained in a safe and secure condition at all times.
105.8.2 New Permit Application. Once a permit has been revoked, the respon-
sible party shall immediately commence a good faith effort to obtain the required
permits, including the submittal of construction plans, along with all fees and
bonds within fifteen days (15 days) of expiration or revocation. If the submittals
are not received within that fifteen (15) day period, an additional permit fee of one
hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall be paid by the permittee for every day
thereafter until the required submittals are received. The requirement of per -
mit(s) for completion and /or certificate of occupancy shall not be utilized to pre-
clude or be construed as a defense against other legal remedies available to sat-
isfy the intent of this code.
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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
those specified in Section 10 -4 -1 of this Code.
113 Board of Appeals is renamed "Appeals ".
113.1 General. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For
the purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be referred
to the Circuit Court of DuPage County.
113.2 Limitations on authority. Is deleted in its entirety.
113.3 Qualifications. Is deleted in its entirety.
114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to com-
ply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a
building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code,
shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in Section 1 -3 -1 of this Code.
Chapter 2 Definitions
Section 202 General Definitions is amended by the addition of the following definition:
Responsible party. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's designated agent
shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises. In addition, any other
person or entity who may be reasonably considered to have a role or responsibility in the creation, con-
tinuation, or correction of any violation of this code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible
party for such violation.
Chapter 7 Fire - Resistance Rated Construction
717.3.4 Prefabricated floor framing members. Regardless of fire sprinkler provisions,
when the floor - framing members are prefabricated wood I- joists, truss -type open -web or
perforated members, or similar construction, the cavities shall be:
1. Filled with an approved material to resist the free passage of flame and products
of combustion, or
2. Draftstopped in such a manner so that the horizontal area of the concealed space
does not exceed 500 square feet (46.5 m2) or have a dimension of more than 25
feet in any direction. Draft stopping shall divide the concealed space into ap-
proximately equal areas
720.2 Protection of prefabricated structural members. When there is usable space above
a floor /ceiling assembly and the framing members are prefabricated wood 1- joists, wood
trusses, or similar construction, the assembly shall be separated from the space below by
not less than 5/8 (15.9mm) Type X gypsum board -taped and sealed with joint com-
pound, or approved equivalent, applied to the bottom of the assembly.
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Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
Section 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems, is deleted and amended to read in its entirety as fol-
lows:
[F] 903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section as required by
2009 International Fire Code, Section 903, as adopted and amended by the Village of
Oak Brook.
Chapter 33, Protection of Pedestrians, is amended as follows
3306.1 Protection Required. Pedestrians shall be protected during construction, remodel-
ing, excavation, and demolition activities, and from premises deemed to present immi-
nent danger as defined in the 2009 international property maintenance code, section
109.1 as required by this chapter and table 3306.1. Signs shall be provided to direct pe-
destrian traffic. Required protective measures shall remain in place until the cause of
need for such protection no longer exists, as determined by the building official. Protec-
tion, greater than or equal to the minimum required by table 3306.1 shall form a complete
and continuous enclosure, wherever protection of any type is required.
Exceptions
1. Construction, remodeling, excavation, or demolition activities with protection equal
to or greater than the requirements of this section, as determined and approved in
writing by the building official. Examples include a scope of work completely lim-
ited to the interior of a structure and sites with existing or natural barriers that meet
the intent of this section.
2. Construction, remodeling, excavation, or demolition activities that, by the scope or
nature of the work, would or could not be made substantially safer by the provision
of such protection, as determined and approved in writing by the building official.
3306.4 Construction Railings and Construction Fences. Construction railings shall be at
least 42 inches (1067 mm) in height and shall be sufficient to direct pedestrians around
construction areas.
3306.4.1 Construction Fence Design. Construction fences shall be designed to resist
wind pressure as specified in chapter 16 and constructed as follows: Construction fence
shall be at least 72 inches in height and shall form a complete enclosure around con-
struction areas.
1. Construction fences shall be adequate to prevent nuisance. Screening shall be
required if dust or wind -blown debris is present.
2. Construction fences shall be firmly weighted to or anchored into the ground.
3. Gaps or openings in fences shall be protected by doors or gates which are nor-
mally kept closed.
4. Doors or gates shall be at least the same height as the fence in which they are in-
stalled.
5. Doors or gates shall be kept locked when the site is unattended.
6. Construction fences shall be chain link or equal, as approved by the building offi-
cial.
7. Construction fence shall be built and maintained in a workmanlike manner, with
appropriate connection methods. Sections joined with tie wires, cable ties, or simi-
lar fasteners shall be rejected.
3306.5 Barriers. Barriers shall be a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) in height and shall be
placed on the side of the walkway nearest the construction and as required by this chap-
ter and table 3306.1. Barriers shall extend the entire length of the construction site where
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adjacent to the public way and as required by this chapter and table 3306.1 at all other
locations. Openings in such barriers shall be protected by doors which are normally kept
closed. Doors shall be kept locked when the site is unattended.
3306.9 Adjacent To Excavations. Every excavation shall be protected as required by this
chapter and table 3306.1. All protective structures shall be adequate to resist wind pres-
sure as specified in chapter 16 of this code.
Table 3306.1
PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
Height Of Structure That Is Under Distance From Construction Struc- Minimum Type Of Pro -
Construction, Demolition, Or Danger- ture To Lot Line Or Public Right Of tection Required
ous I Way
8 feet or less
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More than 8 feet
More than 8 feet
More than 8 feet
Depth Of Excavation
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30 inches or less
Less than 5 feet I Construction fences
5 feet or more I Construction railings
Less than one -half the height of con - Barrier and covered
struction walkway
Between one -half of and the height of I Barrier
construction
Exceeding the height of construction
Less than 5 feet
5 feet or more
Construction fences
Construction railings
As required by the
building official
More than 30 inches Any Construction fences
International Residential Code Amendments
Chapter 1 Administration
R101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL ".
R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this
Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent
of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this Code and
referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where differences occur
between provisions of this and any other provision of the Village Code, the most restric-
tive provision shall apply.
R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Department of Community Development is
responsible for the enforcement of this Code. Any reference to a Department of Building
Safety shall be interpreted to mean the Department of Community Development of the
Village of Oak Brook.
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R103.2 Appointment is deleted in its entirety.
103.3 Deputies. The Director of Community Development is authorized to designate one or
more employees as deputies who may exercise all powers of the Director of Community
Development under the direction of the Director.
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall
not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation
of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits
shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One -story detached accessory structures, without foundations, used as tool and
storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not ex-
ceed 32 square feet and the cubic volume does not exceed 256 cubic feet.
2. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish
work with the condition that no structural, plumbing, or electrical changes or al-
terations are associated with these activities.
3. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
4. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R -3 occupancy that are less
than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, and do not exceed 2,500 gallons (9,462.5 L)-
when filled to the highest level that water can reach before it spills out- and are
installed entirely above ground.
5. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two -
family dwellings.
6. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5
feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
Electrical:
1. Listed cord- and -plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor.
3. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the
same location.
4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less
than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of ap-
proved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed recepta-
cles.
Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable -fuet -cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and
are not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling units.
4. Steam, hot- or chilled -water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regu-
lated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
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6. Portable evaporative coolers.
7. Self- contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of re-
frigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
8. Portable- fuel -cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and
are not interconnected to a power grid.
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if
any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it
becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall
be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as pro-
vided in this code. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or
fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not
involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
R105.5 Expiration is amended by changing the timeframe from 180 days to 90 days
R105.5.1 Permit Expiration. All building permits which do not expire for reasons stated in
subsection R105.5 shall be in effect and valid for two years. The building official is au-
thorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than six
(6) months each. The extension shall be requested in writing, prior to the expiration of
the permit, and justifiable cause demonstrated. If work is not completed after the expira-
tion of the granted extension(s), the applicant shall pay an additional permit fee of one -
half (' /Z) of the original permit fee and provide the village with a new schedule for comple-
tion of demolition and /or new construction which shall be for no longer than sixty (60)
days. If the project is not completed within that sixty (60) day period, an additional permit
fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall be paid by the permittee for every day
thereafter until the required permit work is completed. This provision is in addition to and
does not negate the provisions of section 9 -9 -2A of this code.
R105.5.2 Method for Determining Permit Expiration Date. Any 90 -day period of validity
shall commence when the permit is issued, each time the work is inspected by the build-
ing official, or an extension is granted by the building official. If, at the end of any 90 -day
period, there has been no subsequent request for inspection, or if an extension has not
been granted, the permit shall become permanently invalid and any and all permit fees
and restoration /completion bond(s) with the Village of Oak Brook for this project shall be
forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the village's right to collect from the ap-
plicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond. The village shall retain the right
to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for collection of such deficiency.
R105.6.1 Suspended Permits. Permits may be suspended for no more than 60 days.
Within that 60 -day period, the cause or reason for suspension shall be corrected to meet
the requirements of this code, or the building official shall revoke the permit. If the cause
or reason for the suspension is corrected, the building official shall reinstate the permit
with the expiration timeframe starting on the date of reinstatement. There shall be an
administrative fee of 50% of the total permit fee(s) for each reinstatement granted.
Exception: The administrative fee shall be waived if the suspension was due to
no fault of the applicant, owner, or their agent(s).
R105.6.2 Revoked Permits. Any permit which has been revoked shall become permanently
invalid, any and all fees and /or restoration /completion bond(s) with the Village of Oak
Brook for this project shall be forfeit. Forfeiture shall not constitute a waiver of the vil-
lage's right to collect from the applicant the amount of a deficiency in excess of the bond.
The village shall retain the right to use all legal and equitable remedies available to it for
collection of such deficiency.
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Exception: Permit fees and restoration /completion bond(s) for permits revoked due to no
fault of the applicant, owner, or fee remitter may be refunded. This provision shall not be
construed to allow refund of a bond while there are outstanding fees, charges or condi-
tions needing to be brought into compliance. This provision shall not be construed to al-
low for the refund of application fees, plan review fees, inspection fees, engineering fees,
or other expenses incurred by the Village of Oak Brook.
R105.8 Completion of Work upon Which a Permit Has Been Revoked. A new permit
shall be required for completion and /or a certificate of occupancy. The outstanding work
shall be reviewed under the codes and ordinances adopted at the time of re- submittal.
All fees and bonds shall be required as for a new permit for the entire scope of the work.
R105.8.1 Premises upon Which a Permit Has Been Revoked. The premises
shall be maintained in a safe and secure condition at all times.
R105.8.2 New Permit Application. Once a permit has been revoked, the re-
sponsible party shall immediately commence a good faith effort to obtain the re-
quired permits, including the submittal of construction plans, along with all fees
and bonds within fifteen days (15 days) of expiration or revocation. If the submit-
tals are not received within that fifteen (15) day period, an additional permit fee of
one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall be paid by the permittee for every
day thereafter until the required submittals are received. The requirement of
permit(s) for completion and /or certificate of occupancy shall not be utilized to
preclude or be construed as a defense against other legal remedies available to
satisfy the intent of this code.
R108.2 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
those specified in Section 10 -4 -1 of this Code.
R112 Board of Appeals. Is amended and is referred to as "Appeals ".
R112.1 Appeals. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official.
For the purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be re-
ferred to the Circuit Court of DuPage County.
b. Delete Subsections R112.2 through R112.4.
R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a
building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code,
shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in Section 1 -3 -1 of this Code.
Chapter 2 Definitions
R202 General Definitions is amended by the addition of the following definition:
Responsible Party. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's
designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and
premises. In addition, any other person or entity who may be reasonably considered to
have a role or responsibility in the creation, continuation, or correction of any violation of
this code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible party for such violation.
Chapter 3 Building Planning
Table R301.2.
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GROUND SNOW LOAD
25 LB /FT
WIND DESIGN
90 MPH
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY
B
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
WEATHERING
SEVERE
FROST
LINE
DEPTH
42
TERMITE
MODERATE
TO
SEVERE
WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURE
-4- F, 97/2%
SUMMER DESIGN TEMPERATURE
89 -F Dry Bulb, 2' /z%
76 -F Wet Bulb, 2'/=%
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIRED
FLOOD HAZARDS
FIRM # 170214
PANELS 0606H -0609H
12/16/2004
AIR FREEZING INDEX
1543 (of-Days)
ANNUAL MEAN TEMPERATURE
49.4 -F
HEATING DEGREE DAYS (HDD)
6,155
COOLING DEGREE DAYS (CDD)
942
CLIMATE ZONE
5A
INDOOR DESIGN CONDITIONS
MAX.72+ - HEATING
MIN. 75 -F- COOLING
100 -YEAR HOURLY RAINFALL RATE
14
R302.12 Draftstopping- Circumstance 2 Regardless of fire sprinkler provisions, when the
floor - framing members are prefabricated wood I- joists, truss -type open -web or perforated
members, or similar construction, the cavities shall be:
i. Filled with an approved material to resist the free passage of flame and products
of combustion, or
ii. Draft stopped in such a manner so that the area of the concealed space does not
exceed 500 square feet (46.5 m2) or have a dimension of more than 25 feet in
any direction. Draft stopping shall divide the concealed space into approximately
equal areas
SECTION R314 Smoke alarms is amended by the addition of the following section:
Additional Locations. In addition to the locations specified in R 314.3, 200 °F heat detectors
shall be installed in the following locations:
1. In each attic area that is provided with access as required in Section R807.
2. In each attached garage.
Chapter 5 Floors
R502.14 Protection of prefabricated structural members. When there is usable space
above a floor /ceiling assembly and the framing members are prefabricated wood I- joists,
wood trusses, or similar construction, the assembly shall be separated from the space
below by not less than 518 (15.9mm) Type X gypsum board -taped and sealed with joint
compound, or approved equivalent, applied to the bottom of the assembly.
Chapter 7 Wall Covering
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R703.1 General. Exterior walls shall provide the building with a weather - resistant exterior
wall envelope. The exterior envelope shall include flashing as described in Section
R703.8. Wall assemblies shall be finished with an approved material. In addition to any
material not permitted by this code, the following finish materials shall be prohibited:
a. Unfinished, painted, sealed, or clear- coated above grade wall assemblies of the
following types:
i. Cast -in -place concrete
ii. Precast concrete
iii. Smooth -face concrete masonry unit (CMU)
b. Any wall assembly- excluding windows -that causes a nuisance by the nature of
its reflectivity.
For the purposes of this Section, an above grade wall assembly shall be defined as a wall portion having
the same construction type and /or finish:
a. more than 50 percent above the adjacent finished grade, and /or
b. having any part more than forty eight inches (48 ) above the adjacent finished
grade.
Chapter 24 Fuel Gas
G2417.7 Purging requirements. The purging of piping shall be in accordance with Sections
G2417.7.1 through G2417.7,3
G2417.7.1 Piping systems required to be purged outdoors. The purging of piping
systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections G2417.7.1.1 through
G2417.7.1.4 where the piping system meets either of the following:
1. The design operating gas pressure is greater than 2 psig.
2. The piping being purged contains one or more sections of pipe or tubing greater than 2
inches in nominal size and exceeding the lengths in Table G2417.7.1.1.
G2417.7.1.1 Removal from service. Where existing gas piping is opened, the sec-
tion that is opened shall be isolated from the gas supply and the line pressure vented
in accordance with Section G2417.7.1.3. Where gas piping meeting the criteria of
Table G2417.7.1.1 is removed from service, the residual fuel gas in the piping shall
be displaced with an inert gas.
Table G2417.7.1.1
Size and
Length of Pip -
Length of Pip-
ing (feet)
ing Nominal
Pipe Size
(inches)
2 '/2
> 50
3
> 30
4
>15
6
>10
8 or larger
Any length
G2417.7.1.2 Placing in operation. Where gas piping containing air and meeting
the criteria of Table G2417.7.1.1 is placed in operation, the air in the piping shall first
be displaced with an inert gas. The inert gas shall then be displaced with fuel gas in
accordance with Section G2417.7.1.3
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G2417.7.1.3 Outdoor discharge of purged gases. The open end of a piping sys-
tem being pressure vented or purged shall discharge directly to an outdoor location.
Purging operations shall comply with all of the following requirements:
1. The point of discharge shall be controlled with a shutoff valve.
2. The point of discharge shall be located at least 10 feet from sources of igni-
tion, at least 10 feet from building openings and at least 25 feet from mechani-
cal air intake openings.
3. During discharge, the open point of discharge shall be continuously attended
and monitored with a combustible gas indicator that complies with Section
G2417.7.1.
4. Purging operations introducing fuel gas shall be stopped when 90% fuel gas
by volume is detected within the pipe.
5. Persons not involved in the purging operations shall be evacuated from all ar-
eas within 10 It of the point of discharge.
G2417.7.1.4 Combustible gas indicator. The combustible gas indicator used dur-
ing purging operations shall be listed and shall be calibrated in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and recommended schedule. The combustible gas indi-
cator used for pipe discharge monitoring shall numerically display a volume scale
from 0% to 100% with a resolution of not greater than 1 % increments.
G2417.7.2 Piping systems allowed to be purged indoors or outdoors. The purging of
piping systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section G2417.7.2.1 where
the piping system meets both of the following:
1. The design operating gas pressure is 2 psig or less.
2. The piping being purged is constructed entirely from pipe or tubing of 2 -inch
nominal size or smaller or larger size pipe or tubing with lengths shorter than
specified in Table 406.7.1.1.
G2417.2.1 Purging procedure. The piping system shall be purged in accordance with
one or more of the following:
1. The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the outdoors.
2. The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the indoors or
outdoors through an appliance burner not located in a combustion chamber.
Such burner shall be provided with a continuous source of ignition.
3. The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the indoors or
outdoors through a burner that has a continuous source of ignition and that is de-
signed for such purpose.
4. The piping shall be purged with fuel gas that is discharged to the indoors or out-
doors, and the point of discharge shall be monitored with a listed combustible
gas detector in accordance with G2417.7.1.2. Purging shall be stopped when fuel
gas is detected.
5. The piping shall be purged by the gas supplier in accordance with written proce-
dures.
G2417.7.2.2 Combustible gas detector. The combustible gas detector used during
purging operations shall be listed and shall be calibrated or tested in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and recommended schedule. The combustible gas detector
used for pipe discharge monitoring shall indicate the presence of fuel gas.
G2417.7.3 Purging appliances and equipment. After the piping system has been
placed in operation, appliances and equipment shall be purged before being placed into
operation.
Appendix J Existing Buildings and Structures
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AJ 102.10 Conversion into habitable space. When any area previously not approved or
utilized as habitable space is converted into and /or utilized as habitable space- regard-
less of the amount of construction work done in this area- it shall be considered as re-
construction and be subject to the requirements of this chapter and the provisions of Sec-
tion R310 of this code.
AJ102.11 Conversion into a sleeping room. When any area previously not approved or
utilized as a sleeping room is converted into and /or utilized as a sleeping room- regard-
less of the amount of construction work that was or was not done in this conversion or
change of utilization- it shall be subject to all requirements for new construction of a
sleeping room as found in this code.
International Mechanical Code Amendments:
Chapter 1 Administration
101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IU.
102.8 Referenced codes and ordinances. The codes and standards referenced in this
Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent
of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this Code and
referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where differences occur
between provisions of this and any other provision of the Village Code, the most restric-
tive provision shall apply.
103.1 General. The Department of Community Development is responsible for the enforce-
ment of this Code. Any reference to a Department of Building Safety shall be interpreted
to mean the Department of Community Development of the Village of Oak Brook.
106.4.3 Expiration. Is amended by changing the timeframe from 180 days to 90 days.
106.6.2 Fee schedule. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing
systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those
specified in Section 10;4 -1 of this Code.
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to com-
ply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a
building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code,
shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in Section 1 -3 -1 of this Code.
109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the
building official. For the purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code
shall be referred to the Circuit Court of DuPage County.
109.2 through 109.7 are deleted in their entirety.
Chapter 3 General Regulations
309.1 Space- heating systems. Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be pro-
vided with space- heating systems capable of maintaining a minimum indoor temperature
of 65 °F (18 °C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor on the design heating day.
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State of Illinois Plumbing Code Amendments
All fees specified in the in the State of Illinois Plumbing Code shall be superseded and replaced
by those set forth in Section 10 -4 of the Village Code.
Section 890.230. Safe Pan Material and Construction. Is amended by deleting ABS from the en-
tire Section.
Section 890.320. Types of Joints.
e) Flared Joints. Is amended to read as follows:
Flared joints for soft copper water tubing shall be made with approved fittings. The tubing shall
be expanded with a proper flaring tool. (See Appendix C: Illustration B)
h) Brazed Joints. Is amended to read as follows:
Brazed joints shall be made by first cleaning the surface to be joined down to the base metal,
applying flux approved for such joints and for the filler metal to be used, and making the joints
by heating to a temperature sufficient to melt the approved brazing filler metal on contact. (See
Section 890.330(b).)
k) Bituminized Fiber Pipe Joints. Is deleted in its entirety.
1) Plastic Pipe Joints. Delete 2) Joints and Fittings in Plastic Pipe in its entirety.
n) No -Hub Soil Pipe Joints is deleted in its entirety.
p) Grooved Type Mechanical Couplings is deleted in its entirety.
Section 890.330. Special Joints
c) Slip Joints. Is amended to read as follows:
In drainage and water piping, slip joints may be used on the inlet side of the trap or in the trap
seal, and on the exposed fixture supply. Slip joints shall not be used in any inaccessible pip-
ing.
f) Grooved Type Mechanical Couplings. Is deleted in its entirety.
g) Plastic Pipe to Non - Plastic Pipe Joints.
1) Pressure Piping.
A) Delete in its entirety.
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D) Delete in its entirety.
2) Non - pressure piping - Drain Waste Vent (DWV)
13) Delete in its entirety
Section 890.410. Fixture Traps /Continuous Waste
e) Drum Traps. Is amended by adding the following:
All traps must be visible and accessible.
Section 890.510. Grease Interceptor Requirements. Is amended as follows:
a) 2) Minimum Size. Is amended by changing the words one -half and sixty to read one -
hundred (100) percent.
a) 7) Is added to read "No grease trap shall be allowed to handle more than one establish-
ment."
Section 890.920. Vertical Piping.
b) Cast Iron Soil Pipe. Is amended to read as follows:
Cast iron soil pipe shall be supported at not less than every story height and at its base.
e) Lead Pipe. Is deleted in its entirety.
Section 890.930. Horizontal Piping.
b) Cast Iron Soil Pipe. Is amended to read as follows:
Where joints occur, suspended cast iron pipe shall be supported within 18 inches of each hub
or joint and at not more than five (5) foot intervals; however, pipe exceeding five (5) feet in
length may be supported at not more than ten (10) foot intervals.
e) Lead Pipe is deleted in its entirety.
Section 890.1110. Quality of Water Supply. Is amended to read as follows:
All premises intended for human habitation or occupancy shall be provided with a potable water sup-
ply. The potable water supply shall not be connected to non - potable water and shall be protected
from backflow and backsiphonage. In buildings with municipal water and a private well, all piping
from the well will be classified non - potable water and meet Section 890.1120 identification.
Section 890.1150. Water Service Pipe Installation.
a) 3) Is amended by changing the minimum depth for any water service pipe from 36 inches to
60inches.
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Section 890.1190. Water Supply Control Valves and Meter. Is amended to read as follows:
a) A full -port shut -off valve shall be located near the curb or property line and immediately inside
the building, both on the inlet and outlet side of the water meter. When underground, this
valve shall be located in a stop box or meter vault. (See Appendix I: Illustration H.)
Valves in the water supply distribution system, except those immediately controlling one fix-
ture supply, when fully opened shall have a cross - sectional area of the smallest orifice or
opening through which the water flows at least equal to the cross - sectional area of the pipe in
which the valve is installed. All valves shall be full port valves.
Section 890.1200. Water Service Sizing.
a) Water Service Pipe Sizing. Is amended by changing the water service pipe and fittings from
"at least three - fourths (3/4) inch diameter" to read "at least one (1) inch diameter".
Section 890.1320. Drainage System Installation.
a) Drain - Filled Ground. Is amended to read as follows:
A building drain installed in filled ground shall be of cast or ductile iron only.
Section 890.1340. Determination of Sizes for Drainage System.
b) Minimum Size of Building Drain, Horizontal Branches, Drainage Piping.
4) is amended by changing the size of the drainage system installed from "two (2) inches in di-
ameter" to read "four (4) inches in diameter."
Section 890.1370. Floor Drains.
b) Size. Is amended by changing the size of the floor drain or drain trap from "two (2) inches in
diameter" to read "four (4) inches in diameter ".
Section 890.1390. Laundry Machine Drainage. Each laundry discharge- other than into a laundry
tub- shall be connected to a horizontal branch or waste stack not smaller than three (3) inches within
six (6) feet of developed length from the trap weir.
Section 890.1420. Stack Vents, Vent Stacks, Main Vents.
a) Design. Is amended by adding the "NOTE: No wet venting shall be allowed."
b) Installation. Is amended by adding the Note: All fixtures and traps shall be vented individu-
ally (exceptions being for back to back fixtures).
e) Building Sub -drain Sump Vent Sizes. Is amended to read as follows:
Building sub -drain sump vents shall be no smaller than two (2) inches in diameter.
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Section 890.1480. Types of Fixture Trap Vents.
c) Vertical Wet Vent. Delete in its entirety.
Section 890.1490. Installation of Vents for Fixture Traps.
c) Horizontal Branch Drains. Is amended to read as follows:
Where a water closet discharges into a branch drain, each fixture discharging into that branch drain
shall be individually vented.
Section 890.1500. Installation of Wet Venting is deleted in its entirety.
Section 890.1510. Stack Venting. Is amended to read as follows:
One - Bathroom Group. Except as provided in Section 890.1490(b), a group of fixtures, consisting of
one (1) bathroom group may be installed without individual fixture vents, in a one -story building or on
the top Floor of a building, provided each fixture drain connects independently to the stack and water
closet and bathtub or shower drain enters the stack at the same level and in accordance with the re-
quirement in Appendix A: Table I. (See Appendix K: Illustrations Wand X.)
Section 890.1520. Circuit and Loop Venting.
a) Battery Venting is deleted in its entirety.
b) Dual Branches is deleted in its entirety.
c) Vent Connections is deleted in its entirety.
f) Circuit and Loop Vented Fixtures is deleted in its entirety.
Section 890.1530. Pneumatic Ejectors is deleted in its entirety.
Section 890.1580. Size and Length of Vents.
b) Size of Individual Vents. Is amended to read as follows:
The diameter of an individual vent shall be at least one and one -half (1' /z) inches and at least
one -half (1/2) the diameter of the drain to which it connects whichever is greater.
d) Size of Circuit Vents is deleted in its entirety.
Section 890.1700 Suds Pressure Zones. Drainage stacks that receive wastes from sinks, auto-
matic dishwashers, laundry trays, laundry washing machines and similar fixtures shall have drainage
and vent piping so arranged that suds pressures will not affect fixtures in the lower portion of the
drainage system. No fixture drain or branch vent shall connect to any stack in a suds pressure zone.
Such zones shall be considered to exist at any offset of sixty degrees (60 °) to ninety degrees (90 °) or
at the base of any drainage stack.
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a) When the drainage portion of a stack exceeds sixteen (16) feet in height above a sixty de-
grees (60 °) to ninety degrees (90 °) offset or house drain, it shall have its lower portion con-
sisting of thirty percent (30 %) of its height from such offset free of any fixture drain or branch.
Such suds pressure zone of the drainage stack need not exceed twenty -four (24) feet in
height.
b) In an offset of sixty degrees (60 °) to ninety degrees (900) or a house drain, when the drainage
portion of the stack exceeds sixteen (16) feet in height, a zone in the horizontal piping con-
sisting of thirty percent (30 %) upstream of the drainage stack connection shall be free of any
drainage opening. Such suds pressure zone of the offset or house drain need not exceed
twenty -four (24) feet.
c) In an offset of sixty degrees (60 °) to ninety degrees (90 °) or a house drain, when the drainage
portion of the stack exceeds sixteen (16) feet in height, a zone in the horizontal piping con-
sisting of fifteen percent (15 %) downstream of the drainage stack connection shall be free of
any drainage openings. Such suds pressure zone at the offset or house drain need not ex-
ceed twelve (12) feet.
Section 890. Appendix A. Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable
Standards
Table A. Approved Building Drainage/Vent Pipe is amended by deleting the following:
1) Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipe
9) Polypropylene Pipe
10) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Clear Pipe
12) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe with Cellular Core
Table A. Approved Material for Building Sewer is amended by deleting the following:
1) Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipe
2) Asbestos Cement Pipe
4) Reference to Hubless Soil Pipe
8) Vitrified Clay Pipe Pressurized by a Pump or Ejector is prohibited
Table A. Approved Materials for Water Service Pipe is amended by deleting the following:
1) Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipe
4) Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe
8) Poly Butylene (PB) Pipefrubing
9) Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
10) Polyethylene (PE) Tubing
11) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Table A. Approved Materials for Water Distribution Pipe is amended by deleting the follow-
ing:
2) Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipefrubing
5) Cross Linked Polyethylene
7) Poly Butylene (PB) Piperrubing
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National Electrical Code Amendments
Article 90 Introduction
90-4 Enforcement. Is amended by adding the following:
In addition to the responsibilities set forth in Section 2 -3 -2 of this Code for the Electrical Com-
mission, a person shall have the right to appeal a decision. For the purposes of this Code, all
appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be referred to the Circuit Court of DuPage
County.
Article 110- Requirements for Electrical Installations
110.26 (B) Clear Spaces. Is amended by adding the following: "In other than dwelling units,
the required clear space shall be plainly identified by permanent marking- in a contrasting
color- on the floor."
Article 334- Nonmetallic- Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC. And NMS
334.10 Uses Permitted is amended by adding the following:
(5) As temporary wiring by special permission of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
334.10 (A) Type NM is amended by adding the following:
(3) Type NM cable shall be permitted as a component of a listed and approved assembly only
when both of the following conditions are met:
(a) To replace the Type NM would void the listing of the assembly or component.
(b) The Type NM is terminated at the closest reasonable location.
334.10 (B) Type NMC is amended by adding the following:
(4) Type NMC cable shall be permitted as a component of a listed and approved assembly
only when both of the following conditions are met:
(a) To replace the Type NMC would void the listing of the assembly or component.
(b) The Type NMC is terminated at the closest reasonable location.
334.10 (C) Type NMS is amended by adding the following:
(3) Type NMS Cable shall be permitted as a component of a listed and approved assembly
only when both of the following conditions are met:
(a) To replace the Type NMS would void the listing of the assembly or component.
(b) The Type NMS is terminated at the closest reasonable location.
Article 362- Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing Type ENT
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362.12 Uses Not Permitted. Is amended by as follows:
(6) Where the voltage is over 50 volts.
State of Illinois Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators is adopted without amendment.
International Property Maintenance Code Amendments
Chapter 1 Administration
101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL"
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this Code
shall be those that are listed in Chapter 8 and considered part of the requirements of this
Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between
provisions of this Code, the referenced standards and the Village Codes, the more re-
strictive provisions apply.
103.1 General. The official responsible for administration and enforcement of this Code shall
be known as the Director of Community Development. Where references are made to the
Chief Code Official through the Code, the title Director of Community Development shall
be substituted.
103.2 Appointment is deleted in its entirety.
103.3 Deputies. The Director of Community Development is authorized to designate one or
more employees as deputies who may exercise all powers of the Director of Community
Development under the direction of the Director.
103.6 Fees is deleted in its entirety.
104.4 Right of Entry. The Director of Community Development, or his designee, is author-
ized to enter the structure or premises during reasonable times to conduct an inspection.
Prior to entering into a space not otherwise open to the general public, the Director of
Community Development, or his designee, shall make a reasonable effort to locate the
owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises, present
proper identification and request entry. If requested entry is refused or not obtained, the
Director of Community Development, or his designee, shall pursue recourse as provided
by law including, but not limited to, the obtaining of a warrant.
Subsection 106.1 Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, al-
ter, extend, repair, remove, demolish, maintain, fail to maintain, provide, fail to provide,
occupy, let to another or occupy or permit another person to occupy any premises, prop-
erty, structure or equipment regulated by this Article, or cause same to be done contrary
to or in conflict with or in violation of the provisions of this Article, or to fail to obey a lawful
order of the Director of Community Development, or his designee, or to remove or deface
a placard or notice posted under the provisions of this Article.
111.2 Membership of Board. For the purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating
to this Code shall be referred to the Circuit Court of DuPage County.
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111.2.1- 111.8 are deleted in their entirety.
Chapter 2 Definitions
202 General Definitions is amended by the addition of the following definition:
Responsible Party. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's desig-
nated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and prem-
ises. In addition, any other person or entity who may be reasonably considered to have a
role or responsibility in the creation, continuation, or correction of any violation of this
code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible party for such violation.
Chapter 3 General Requirements
301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior
property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this
code. In addition, any other person or entity who may be reasonably considered to have
a role or responsibility in the creation, continuation or correction of any violation of this
code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible party for such violation.
A person shall not occupy as owner- occupant or permit another person to occupy prem-
ises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the re-
quirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping
unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the
dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and con-
trol.
302.4 Weeds
1. Weeds And Overgrown Lawns Declared A Nuisance.
All weeds and grass exceeding eight inches in height found growing in any lot or tract of
land in the village are hereby declared to be a nuisance and it shall be unlawful to permit
any such weeds or grass to grow in excess of eight inches.
2. Removal Notice.
The village may serve a notice upon the owner of any premises on which weeds or grass
are permitted to grow in violation of the provisions of this section demanding the cutting
of such weeds and grass within five (5) days from the date of such notice. The notice
shall be personally served on, or sent by certified mail to the person who was sent the tax
bill for the general taxes on the property for the last preceding year.
3. Costs of Removal.
If a person so served does not cut the weeds or grass within ten days of the personal
service or mailing of the notice, the village may proceed to cut the weeds or grass keep-
ing an account of the expense of the cutting and such expense shall be charged to and
paid by such owner.
4. Lien.
Charges for weed or grass cutting shall be a lien upon the real estate affected, superior
to all other liens and encumbrances except tax liens; provided that within 60 days after
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such cost and expense is incurred, the village, or the person performing the service by
authority of the village files a notice of lien in the office of the recorder of deeds. The no-
tice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out a description of the real estate suffi-
cient for identification thereof, the amount of money representing the cost and expense
incurred or payable for the service, and the date or dates when such cost and expense
was incurred by the village. A notice and copy of the lien shall be personally served on, or
sent by certified mail to, the person who was sent the tax bill for the general taxes on the
property for the last preceding year.
302.10 Maintenance of Water Features All existing private and public water features, in-
cluding stormwater retention /detention facilities, must be kept clear of garbage and de-
bris, and any such area not occupied by water must be kept mowed in accordance with
the provisions of this code. Facilities designed to hold water on a continuous basis must
be maintained so as to prevent such water from becoming a breeding site for mosquitoes
or from becoming a nuisance due to odor or stagnation. Whenever any facility in the vil-
lage that is designated and approved as a stormwater management facility does not func-
tion as was originally designed, whether because of damage or because of falling into a
state of disrepair, it shall be repaired and brought into compliance with its original design
specifications, subject to the approval of the village engineer.
302.11 Storage of Construction Materials. Construction materials, including, but not lim-
ited to, bricks, lumber, piles of dirt, stone, aggregate or other debris, shall not be stored in
any exterior property area except in cases where construction is taking place. In such
cases, compliance must be achieved within thirty (30) days of completion of the construc-
tion activity.
302.12 Storage Of Non - Construction Materials Non - construction materials, including, but
not limited to machinery, discarded appliances, furniture, household items and other simi-
lar items, shall not be stored in any exterior property area unless completely screened by
view from all adjacent properties and rights of way.
303.3 Street Numbers Each structure to which a street number has been assigned shall
have such number displayed in a position easily observed and readable from the street
addressed to and of a contrasting color from the background. All numbers shall be in
Arabic numbers at least four inches (4) high.
303.16 Insect Screens Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventila-
tion of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where
products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manu-
factured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not
less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch (16 mesh /25mm) and every swinging door shall
have a self - closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screen doors shall not be required where other approved means, such as air
curtains or insect repellant fans, are employed.
302.16 Exterior Lighting Nuisance. New and existing exterior lighting shall be designed,
installed, and maintained to prevent nuisance:
1. Appropriate lighting zones and exterior power allowances for new and /or modified
systems shall be per Section 505.6 of the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
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2. The direct light from individual luminaries and light reflected from solid surfaces on
the site shall not exceed the threshold values defined in Table 302.13 at any point
along the property line of the impacted property.
TABLE 302.13
MAXIMUM LINE OF SIGHT ILLUMINANCE AT ANY VERTICAL PLANE BOUNDARY
Impacted
Lighting Zone
Lighting Zone
Lighting Zone 2
Lighting
Lighting Zone 4
Property
0
1
Areas predominantly
Zone 3
High - activity
Undeveloped
Developed
consisting of residential
All other
commercial
areas of
areas of
zoning, neighborhood
areas
districts as des -
parks,
parks,
business districts, light
ignated by the
forest land,
forest land,
industrial with limited
Community
and rural ar-
and rural ar-
nighttime use and
Development
eas
eas
residential mixed use
Department
areas
Maximum II-
0.5 lux
1.0 lux
3.0 lux
8.0 lux
15.0 lux
luminance
0.05 fc
0.10 fc
0.30 fc
0.8 fc
1.5 fc
Chapter 6 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
602.3 Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one
or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or
implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period of Oc-
tober 15 to May 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than sixty five degrees Fahren-
heit (65 °F) (18 °C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Exception: When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design tempera-
ture for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required,
provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter out-
door design temperature shall be as indicated in the Village of Oak Brook amendments to
the International Residential Code.
602.4 Occupiable Work Spaces is amended by the insertion of the following dates: "Octo-
ber 15 to May 15"
International Energy Conservation Code is adopted as Illinois Energy Conservation Code without
amendment.
International Existing Buildings Code Amendments
Chapter 1
101 is amended by inserting "VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK"
112 Board of Appeals. Is renamed "Appeals ".
112.1 General. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For
the purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be referred
to the Circuit Court of DuPage County.
112.2 & 112.3 are deleted in their entirety.
113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to com-
ply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a
building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
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the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code,
shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in Section 1 -3 -1 of this Code.
Chapter 7
704.2 Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in ac-
cordance with the requirements of Sections 704.2.1 through 704.2.5. Installation re-
quirements shall be in accordance with the Intemational Building Code, where one of the
following conditions exists:
1. The total fire area within the building exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2),
2. The building has more than one story: or
3. The work area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Buildings within the Scope of the International Residential Code, Section
R101.2 shall be exempt from the requirements of this Section.
704.2.1.2 Where the work area in any building exceeds 50 percent of that building's
floor area. Where the work area in any building exceeds 50 percent of that building's
floor area these requirements shall apply to the entire building.
704.2.1.3 Rubbish and linen chutes. Rubbish and linen chutes located in the work area
shall be provided with sprinklered protection where protection of the rubbish and linen
chute would be required under the provisions of the International Building Code for new
construction if the building has sufficient municipal water supply available to the site.
Chapter 13
1301 is amended by inserting the date December 12, 1958.
International Fuel Gas Code Amendments
Chapter 1
101.1 is amended by inserting "Village of Oak Brook, IL"
106.6 Fees On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or al-
terations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in Sec-
tion 10 -4 -1 of this Code.
109 Violation penalties Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to comply
with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building
or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the build-
ing official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be
subject to fines and penalties as those specified in Section 1 -3 -1 of this Code.
109 Means of Appeal is renamed "Appeals ".
109.1 through 109.7 are deleted in their entirety and are replaced to read as follows
109.1 Appeals A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For
the purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be referred
to the Circuit Court of DuPage County.
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Chapter Gas Piping Installations
IFGS 406.7 Purging requirements. The purging of piping shall be in accordance with Sec-
tions 406.7.1 through 406.7.3.
IFGS 406.7.1 Piping systems required to be purged outdoors. The purging of piping
systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 406.7.1.1 through
406.7.1.4 where the piping system meets either of the following:
1. The design operating gas pressure is greater than 2 psig.
2. The piping being purged contains one or more sections of pipe or tubing greater than 2
inches in nominal size and exceeding the lengths in Table 406.7.1.1.
IFGS 406.7.1.1 Removal from service. Where existing gas piping is opened, the
section that is opened shall be isolated from the gas supply and the line pressure
vented in accordance with Section 406.7.1.3. Where gas piping meeting the criteria
of Table 406.7.1.1 is removed from service, the residual fuel gas in the piping shall
be displaced with an inert gas.
IFGS Table 406.7.1.1
Size and
Length of Pip -
Length of Pip-
ing (feet)
ing Nominal
Pipe Size
(inches)
2%
>50
3
> 30
4
>15
6
>10
8 or larger
Any length
IFGS 406.7.1.2 Placing in operation. Where gas piping containing air and meeting
the criteria of Table 406.7.1.1 is placed in operation, the air in the piping shall first be
displaced with an inert gas. The inert gas shall then be displaced with fuel gas in ac-
cordance with Section 406.7.1.3.
IFGS 406.7.1.3 Outdoor discharge of purged gases. The open end of a piping
system being pressure vented or purged shall discharge directly to an outdoor loca-
tion. Purging operations shall comply with all of the following requirements:
1. The point of discharge shall be controlled with a shutoff valve.
2. The point of discharge shall be located at least 10 feet from sources of ignition, at
least 10 feet from building openings and at least 25 feet from mechanical air in-
take openings.
3. During discharge, the open point of discharge shall be continuously attended and
monitored with a combustible gas indicator that complies with Section 406.7.1.4.
4. Purging operations introducing fuel gas shall be stopped when 90% fuel gas by
volume is detected within the pipe.
5. Persons not involved in the purging operations shall be evacuated from all areas
within 10 ft of the point of discharge.
IFGS 406.7.1.4 Combustible gas indicator. The combustible gas indicator used
during purging operations shall be listed and shall be calibrated in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions and recommended schedule. The combustible gas
indicator used for pipe discharge monitoring shall numerically display a volume scale
from 0% to 100% with a resolution of not greater than 1 % increments.
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IFGS 406.7.2 Piping systems allowed to be purged indoors or outdoors. The purging of
piping systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 406.7.2.1 where the
piping system meets both of the following:
1. The design operating gas pressure is 2 psig or less.
2. The piping being purged is constructed entirely from pipe or tubing of 2 -inch
nominal size or smaller, or larger size pipe or tubing with lengths shorter than
specified in Table 406.7.1.1.
IFGS 406.7.2.1 Purging procedure. The piping system shall be purged in accor-
dance with one or more of the following:
1. The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the outdoors.
2. The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the indoors or out-
doors through an appliance burner not located in a combustion chamber. Such
burner shall be provided with a continuous source of ignition.
3. The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the indoors or out-
doors through a burner that has a continuous source of ignition and that is de-
signed for such purpose.
4. The piping shall be purged with fuel gas that is discharged to the indoors or out-
doors, and the point of discharge shall be monitored with a listed combustible
gas detector in accordance with 406.7.2.2. Purging shall be stopped when fuel
gas is detected.
5. The piping shall be purged by the gas supplier in accordance with written proce-
dures.
IFGS 406.7.2.2 Combustible gas detector. The combustible gas detector used dur-
ing purging operations shall be listed and shall be calibrated or tested in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and recommended schedule. The combustible
gas detector used for pipe discharge monitoring shall indicate the presence of fuel
gas.
IFGS 406.7.3 Purging appliances and equipment. After the piping system has been placed
in operation, appliances and equipment shall be purged before being placed into opera-
tion.
International Electrical Code Amendments
Chapter 1
Chapter 4
Chapter 10
101.1 is amended by inserting "Village of Oak Brook, IL"
404 Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or al-
terations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in Sec-
tion 10 -4 -1 of this Code.
1003 Penalties Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to comply with any
of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or struc-
ture in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building offi-
cial, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be subject
to fines and penalties as those specified in Section 1 -3 -1 of this Code.
Chapter 11 is deleted in its entirety and is replaced to read as follows:
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1101 A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the pur-
poses of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be referred to the
Circuit Court of DuPage County.
International Plumbing Code Amendments
Chapter 1
Chapter 3
101.1 is amended by inserting "Village of Oak Brook, IU
102.8 Referenced codes and standards The codes and standards referenced in this code
shall be those listed in Chapter 13 and such codes and standards shall be considered as
part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each reference. Where
differenced occur between the provision of this code and the referenced standards, the
provisions of this code shall be the minimum requirements. Where differences occur be-
tween provisions of this code and any other provision of the Village Code, the most re-
strictive provision shall apply.
106.6 Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or
alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as those specified in
Section 10 -4 -1 of this Code.
108.4 Violation Penalties Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to com-
ply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a
building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code,
shall be subject to fines and penalties as those specified in Section 1 -3 -1 of this Code.
109 Means of Appeal is renamed "Appeal'
109 Appeal A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For the
purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be referred to
the Circuit Court of DuPage County.
305.6.1 is amended by the insertion of the numbers "l 8 and 48 ".
Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 are deleted in their entirety, without replacement.
Chapter 11
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, build-
ing storm sewers and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based
on the 100 -year hourly rainfall rate of four inches (4).
Appendices C and F are adopted without amendment.
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Section 10 -2 -1: FIRE CODES ADOPTED
A. INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
Section 10 -2 -2: AMENDMENTS
International Fire Code Amendments
1. Chapter 1 Administration
101.2. Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL.
101.2.1 Appendices. Is amended to read: Provisions in the appendices shall not apply
unless specifically adopted. Appendices B, C, D, E. f, G, H, I & J are hereby adopted and
amended as noted below.
103.2 Appointment. Is amended to reference "Fire Chief' instead of the fire code official.
This provision shall also amend any other such references to fire code official in the 2009
International Fire Code.
103.3 Deputies. Is amended to include the Community Development Director, Building In-
spection Supervisors, Building Inspectors, Fire Inspectors and other designated Fire De-
partment Personnel.
105.7.5 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. A construction
permit is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems
and related equipment. Routine maintenance performed in accordance with this code is
not considered a modification and does not require a permit. Any maintenance, correction
or repair performed to correct a cited violation shall not be considered routine and does
require a permit.
105.7.6 Fire pumps and related equipment. A construction permit is required for instal-
lation of or modification to fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers,
and generators. Routine maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not con-
sidered a modification and does not require a permit. Any maintenance, correction or re-
pair performed to correct a cited violation shall not be considered routine and does re-
quire a permit.
108.1 General. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official. For
the purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be referred
to the Circuit Court of DuPage County
108.2 Limitations. An appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the
rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this
code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
109.3 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply
with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building
or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the build-
ing official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be
subject to fines and penalties as those specified in Section 1 -3 -1 of the Village Code.
Chapter 2 Definitions
202 General Definitions is amended by the addition of the following definition:
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Responsible Party. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's des-
ignated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and prem-
ises. In addition, any other person or entity who may be reasonably considered to have a
role or responsibility in the creation, continuation, or correction of any violation of this
code shall be a responsible party or additional responsible party for such violation.
Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
903.2.1.1 Group A -1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A -1 oc-
cupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2);
2. (As written in Model Code)
3. (As written in Model Code)
4. (As written in Model Code)
5. The building has more than one story
6. The building has a basement.
903.2.1.2 Group A -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A -2 oc-
cupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2);
2. (As written in Model Code)
1 (As written in Model Code)
4. The building has more than one story
5. The building has a basement.
903.2.1.3 Group A -3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A -3 oc-
cupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2);
2. (As written in Model Code)
3. (As written in Model Code)
4. The building has a basement.
5. The building has more than one story.
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A -4 oc-
cupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2);
2. (As written in Model Code)
3. (As written in Model Code)
4. The building has a basement.
5. The building has more than one story.
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupan-
cies as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2).
2. The building has more than one story.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge;
4. The building has a basement.
903.2.4 Group F -1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all build-
ings containing Group F -1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2);
2. The building has more than one story.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge;
4. The building has a basement.
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903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all Group F -1 occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking operations in
excess of 500 square feet in area (46 m2) which generate finely divided combustible
waste or which use finely divided combustible materials.
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
containing Group M occupancy where one of the followin� conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m9).
2. The building has more than one story.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
4. (As written in Model Code)
5. The building has a basement.
903.2.9 Group S -1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all build-
ings containing Group S -1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2);
2. The building has more than one story.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
4. The building has a basement.
5. The building is used for storage of commercial trucks or buses.
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the International Building Code
where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2);
2. The building has more than one story.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge;
4. The building has a basement.
5. The building is used for repair of commercial trucks or buses.
903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and structures where the area for the storage
of tires exceeds 2,000 cubic feet (57 m) shall be equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
903.2.10 Group S -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout build-
ings classified as open or enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 of
the International Building Code or where located beneath other groups, or where one of
the fallowing conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m2);
2. The building has more than one story.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge;
4. The building has a basement.
903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be pro-
vided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses.
903.4.1 Monitoring Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different
and shall be automatically transmitted to the Village of Oak Brook Communications cen-
ter.
907.7.3 Zones. Each floor shall be zoned separately and shall comply with all of the fol-
lowing conditions:
1. No one fire zone shall exceed twenty thousand (20,000) square feet (1,858 m2)
2. No automatic sprinkler zone shall exceed fifty -two thousand (52,000) square feet
(4,831 m2) for any one floor.
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3. There shall be a minimum of four zones per floor for the installed alarm system:
a. pull stations
b. water flow
c. heat detection
d. smoke detection
4. The length of any zone shall not exceed 300 feet (91.440 meters) in any direction.
Exception: Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by
NFPA 13.
907.7.5 Monitoring. All fire protection equipment shall be supervised /monitored and shall
terminate with the Village of Oak Brook Communications Center in accordance with
NFPA 72. Unless specifically permitted by the Fire Chief, all new construction and panel
replacements shall be monitored utilizing approved wireless communications.
Exceptions: (As written in Model Code)
Appendix B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS.
B 101.1 Scope is hereby amended by the addition of the following 'This appendix shall not
be construed to mandate infrastructure improvements at Village of Oak Brook expense. "
B103.1 The fire chief is authorized to reduce the fire -flow requirements for isolated buildings
or a group of buildings where development of full fire -flow requirements is impractical.
Appendix C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
C 101.1 Scope is hereby amended by the addition of the following "This appendix shall not
be construed to mandate infrastructure improvements at Village of Oak Brook expense."