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ORDINANCE 2001- CD -BC -G -683
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10 -1 -1 AND 10 -1 -2 OF CHAPTER 10
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
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 regulations 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 Section 10 -1 -1 of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook be and is hereby amended
to read as follows:
"Section 10 -1 -1: BUILDING CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE':
There are hereby adopted by reference the following regulations governing all single - family residential buildings
and appurtenances, multi - family residential buildings and appurtenances, and all other buildings and structures
hereinafter erected, installed, altered, converted, remodeled or structurally repaired, demolished, moved or their
use or occupancy established or changed collectively to be known as the OAK BROOK BUILDING CODE.
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
First Edition, (2000) published by the International Code Council, Inc. in cooperation with the Building
Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA), International Conference of Building Officials
(ICBO), and Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI).
'50 ILCS 220/1.
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INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
First Edition, (2000) published by the International Code Council, Inc. in cooperation with the Building
'Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA), International Conference of Building Officials
(ICBO), and Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc (SBCCI).
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
First Edition, (2000) published by the International Code Council, Inc. in cooperation with the Building
Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc (BOCA), International Conference of Building Officials
(ICBO), and Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI).
STATE of ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE
December 1998 Edition published by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
1999 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association.
SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
1996 Edition, published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
First Edition, 1998, published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc."
Section 3: That Section 10 -1 -2 of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook be and is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section 10 -1 -2: AMENDMENTS: The Oak Brook Building Code is amended and changed in the following
respects:
A. International Building Code Amendments: The International Building Code adopted in Section 10 -1 -1 of
this Chapter is amended as follows:
1. Chapter 1 Administration
a. Subsection 101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL."
b. Subsection 102.4 Referenced codes and standards Is amended to read as follows:
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, the referenced Codes and standards
and any other provision of the Village Code, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
C. Subsection 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency Is amended to read as follows-
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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.
d. Subsection 103.2 Appointment Is deleted in its entirety.
e. Subsection 103.3 Deputies. Is amended to read as follows-
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.
f Subsection 104.8 Liability. Delete reference to "member of the Board of Appeals."
g. Subsection 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Is amended to read as follows:
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-
1. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, siding, windows and
similar work with the condition that no structural, plumbing, or electrical changes
or alterations are associated with these activities
h. Subsection 105.5.5 Expiration. Is amended by changing the timeframe from 180 days to
90 days.
1. New Subsection 105.5.1 "All building permits which do not expire for reasons stated in
subsection 105.5 shall be in effect and valid for two years. The building official is
authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than,
180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause
demonstrated."
j. Section 107 Temporary Structures and Uses is amended by deleting any reference to
Uses.
k. Subsection 107.1 General. Is amended by deleting any reference to temporary uses
I. Subsection 107.2 Conformance. Is amended by deleting any reference to temporary
uses.
M. Subsection 107.3 Temporary power. Is amended by deleting any reference to temporary
uses.
n Subsection 107.4 Termination of approval. Is amended by deleting any_reference to
temporary uses.
o. Subsection 108.2 Schedule of permit fees Is amended to read as follows:
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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.
P. Section 112 Board of Appeals is renamed "Appeals ".
q. Subsection 112.1 General. Is amended to read as follows:
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
r. Subsection 112.2 Limitations on authority. Is deleted in its entirety.
S. Subsection 112.3 Qualifications. Is deleted in its entirety.
t. Subsection 113.4 Violation penalties. Is amended to read as follows:
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.
2. Chapter 12 Interior Environment
a. Subsection 1203.1 Equipment and systems. Is amended to read as follows:
Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided 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.
3. Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations
a. Subsection 1805.1 General. Is amended by adding a statement, which prohibits the use
of trench foundations.
4. Appendix A Employee Qualifications Is deleted in its entirety.
5. Appendix B Board of Appeals. Is deleted in its entirety.
6. Appendix D Fire Districts. Is deleted in its entirety.
7. Appendix H Signs. Is deleted in its entirety.
8. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in full operating condition in all parts
of all buildings and structures as specified in Sections 10 -2 -1 through 10 -2 -6 of this Code.
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B International Residential Code Amendments: The International Residential Code adopted in Section 10 -1-
1 of this Chapter is amended as follows.
1. Chapter 1 Administration
a. Subsection R101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL."
b. Subsection R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. Is amended to read as follows:
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, the referenced codes and
standards and any other provision of the Village Code, the most restrictive provision
shall apply.
C. Subsection R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Is amended to read as follows:
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.
d Subsection R103.2 Appointment is deleted in its entirety.
e. Subsection 103.3 Deputies Is amended to read as follows:
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.
Subsection R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Is amended to read as follows.
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.
1. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, siding, windows and
similar work with the condition that no structural, plumbing, or electrical changes or
alterations are associated with these activities
2. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two - family
dwelling.
g. Subsection R105.5 Expiration is amended by changing the timeframe from 180 days to 90
days.
h. New Subsection 105.5.1 "All building permits which do not expire for reasons stated in
subsection 105.5 shall be in effect and valid for two years The building official is
authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than
180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause
demonstrated."
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1. Section R107 Temporary Structures and Uses Is amended by deleting any reference to
Uses.
J. Subsection R107.2 Conformance. Is amended by deleting any reference to Uses.
k. Subsection R107.4 Termination of approval. Is amended by deleting any reference to
Uses.
I. Subsection R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Is amended to read as follows:
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.
M. Section R112 Board of Appeals. Is amended and is referred to as "Appeals ".
n. Subsection R112.1 General. Is amended to read as follows:
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.
o. Delete Subsections R112.2 through R112.4.
p. Subsection R113.4 Violation penalties. Is amended to read as follows.
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.
2. Chapter 3 Building Planning
a. Subsection R303.6 Required Heating. Is amended as follows:
Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided 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
3. Chapter 4 Foundations
a. Subsection R403.1 General is amended by adding a statement which prohibits the use of
trench foundations.
C. Intemational Mechanical Code Amendments: The International Mechanical Code adopted in Section 10 -1-
1 of this Chapter is amended as follows:
1 . Chapter 1 Administration
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a Subsection 101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL."
b Subsection 102.8 Referenced codes and ordinances Is amended to read as follows:
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, the referenced codes and
standards and any other provision of the Village Code, the most restrictive provision
shall apply.
C. Subsection 103.1 General. Is amended to read as follows:
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.
d. Subsection 106.4.3 Expiration. Is amended by changing the timeframe from 180 days to
90 days.
e. Subsection 106 5.2 Fee schedule. Is amended to read as follows:
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.
f. Subsection 108.4 Violation penalties. Is amended to read as follows:
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.
g. Subsection 109.1 Application for appeal is amended to read as follows:
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
Subsections 109.1 through 109 7 are deleted in their entirety.
2. Chapter 3 General Regulations
a. Subsection 309.1 Space - heating systems. Is amended to read
Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided 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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D. State of Illinois Plumbing Code Amendments- The State of Illinois Plumbing Code adopted in Section 10 -1-
1 of this Chapter is amended as follows:
1. 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.
2. The State of Illinois Plumbing Code adopted pursuant to Section 10 -1 -1 of the Village Code is
amended as follows:
a. Section 890.230. Safe Pan Material and Construction. Is amended by deleting "ABS"
from the entire Section.
b. 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 joins 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.
C. 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 piping.
(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.
D) Delete in its entirety.
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2) Non — pressure piping — Drain Waste Vent (DWV)
B) Delete in its entirety
d. Section 890.410. Traps
(e) Drum Traps. Is amended by adding the following:
All traps must be visible and accessible.
e 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
establishment."
f. 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
g. 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 point 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.
h. 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 supply. In buildings with municipal water and a private well, the municipal water
system will be protected from contamination by use of an R P Z valve. Also, all piping
from the well will be classified non - potable water and meet Section 890 1120
identification.
i. Section 890.1150 Water Service Pipe Installation.
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a) (3) Is amended by changing the minimum depth for any water service pipe from "36
inches" to "60 inches ".
j. Section 890.1190. Water Supply Control Valves and Meter
(a) Is amended to read as follows:
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.)
(e) Is amended to read as follows:
Valves in the water supply distribution system, except those immediately controlling one
fixture 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.
k. 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'.
I. 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.
M. 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 diameter" to read "four (4) inches in diameter "
n. Section 890.1370. Floor Drains.
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."
o 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 individually (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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p Section 890.1480. Types of Fixture Trap Vents
(c) Vertical Wet Vent. Delete in its entirety.
q. 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.
r. Section 890.1500. Installation of Wet Venting is deleted in its entirety.
S. 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 requirement in Appendix A: Table
I. (See Appendix K: Illustrations W and X )
t. 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.
u Section 890.1530. Pneumatic Ejectors is deleted in its entirety.
v. 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 Y2) 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.
w 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
Joints
Solvent Cement
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5) Reference to "DWV"
7) Glass Fiber Borosilicate Pipe
9) Polypropylene Pipe
10) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Clear Pipe
11) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings with the exception: Approved for above
ground residential use only.
12) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe with Cellular Core
Joints
Primer
Solvent Cement
x. Section 890. Appendix A. Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable
Standards
Table A. Approved Material for Building Sewer is amended by deleting the following:
1) Acrylonitnte Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipe
Joints
Solvent Cement
2) Asbestos Cement Pipe
3) Bituminized Fiber Pipe
4) Reference to Hubless Soil Pipe
7) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe with the exception: Approved for above ground
residential use only.
8) Vitrified Clay Pipe Pressurized by a Pump or Ejector is Prohibited
y. Section 890. Appendix A. Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable
Standards
Table A. Approved Materials for Water Service Pipe is amended by deleting the following.
1) Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipe
Joints
Solvent Cement
4) Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe
Joints
Solvent Cement (Orange)
8) Poly Butylene (PB) Pipe/Tubing
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9) Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
10)Polyethylene (PE) Tubing
11)Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe with the exception: Approved for above ground
residential use only
z. Section 890. Appendix A. Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable
Standards
Table A. Approved Materials for Water Distribution Pipe is amended by deleting the
following:
2) Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe/Tubing
Joints
Solvent Cement
5) Cross Linked Polyethylene
7) Poly Butylene (PB) Pipe/Tubing
E. National Electrical Code Amendments: The National Electrical Code adopted in Section 10 -1 -1 of this
Chapter is amended as follows:
1. Article 90 Introduction
a. Subsection 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
Commission, 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.
b. Subsection 90 -7 Examination of Equipment for Safety. Is amended by adding the
following:
a) In all non - residential structures, no secondary devices are allowed, including but
not limited to, extension cords, surge strips, power strips or any device that
connects the wall or floor receptacle with the unit to be powered
Exception: Approved and UL listed battery back -up systems or uninterrupted
power supply (U.P.S ) systems
2. Article 230 Service
a Subsection 230 -2 Services. Is amended by adding the following
f.) The main service to a single- family detached dwelling be a minimum 200 AMP,
three (3) wire or greater.
3 Article 250 Grounding
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a. Subsection 250 -2 General Requirements for Grounding and Bonding. Is amended by
adding the following:
e.) All electrical services must be grounded to the street side of the water service
with a dumper across the water meter as well as an outside approved ground rod
run to the first means of disconnect.
f.) Grounding of swimming pools must be done at the site of the pool with an
approved — engineered design ground system.
4. Article 300 Wiring Methods
a. Subsection 300 -2 Limitations. Is amended by adding the following.
b.) All electrical systems low or line voltage must be installed in metal conduit, E.M.T.
(Electrical Metallic Tubing), I.M.C. (Intermediate Metal Conduit), or G.R.C.
(Galvanized Rigid Conduit), unless granted special permission from the Electrical
Commission.
5. Article 342 Nonmetalic Extensions
a. Subsection 342 -3 (a) From an Existing Outlet is deleted.
b. Subsection 342 -3 (c) Nonmetallic Surface Extensions is deleted.
C. Subsection 342 -7 Installation is deleted.
6. Article 352 Surface Metal Raceways and Surface Nonmetallic Raceways. Is deleted.
7. Article 645 Information Technology Equipment
a. Subsection 645 -11 Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). Is amended by adding the
following:
All uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems with wet cell battery must be in an
approved location and include the following,
1) A listed exhaust fan system to the outside air.
2) An automatic gas detection system to turn on fan.
3) An alarm, both inside and outside of the room location that will sound upon
activation.
4) A warning light with appropriate warning signs outside of the room location that
will light upon activation
8. Article 700 Emergency Systems
a. Subsection 700 -9 Wiring, Emergency System. Is amended by adding the following:
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(e) All fire alarm systems must be installed in metal conduit (E M T. — Electrical Metallic
Tubing, I.M.0 — Intermediate Metal Conduit, or G.R.C. — Galvanized Rigid Conduit)
(f) All life safety systems must be installed in metal conduit
To include but not limited to:
1) Nursing home emergency call systems.
2) Assisted living facilities having emergency call systems.
3) All emergency life safety systems.
F. Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators Amendments: (Reserved)
G Intemational Property Maintenance Code Amendments: The International Property Maintenance Code
adopted in Section 10 -1 -1 of this Chapter is amended as follows:
Chapter 1 Administration
Subsection 101.1 Title. Is amended by inserting the words "Village of Oak Brook, IL ".
Section 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. Is amended to read as follows:
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 restrictive provisions apply.
Section 103 Department of Property Maintenance Inspection is amended to read as follows-
Administration and enforcement
Subsection 103.1 General. Is amended to read as follows:
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.
Subsection 103.2 Appointment is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 103.3 Deputies, is amended to read as follows.
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.
Section 103.6 Fees is deleted in its entirety
Subsection 104.4 Right of Entry is amended to read as follows:
The Director of Community Development, or his designee, is authorized 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
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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 is amended to read as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter, 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, property, 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
Subsection 111.2 Membership of Board is amended to read as follows:
For the purposes of this Code, all appeals of decisions relating to this Code shall be
referred to the Circuit Court of DuPage County.
Subsection 111.2.1 Alternate members is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.2.2 Chairman is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.2.3 Disqualification of member is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.2.4 Secretary is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.2.5 Compensation is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.3 Notice of meting is deleted in its entirety
Subsection 111.4 Open hearing is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.4.1 Procedure is deleted in its entirety
Subsection 111.5 Postponed hearing is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.6 Board decision is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.6.1 Records and copies is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.6.2 Administration is deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 111.7 Court review is deleted in its entirety
Subsection 111.8 Stays of enforcement is deleted in its entirety
Subsection 302 8 Motor Vehicles is amended to read as follows:
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Except as provided for in other regulations, no unregistered or uninspected motor vehicle
shall be parked, kept or stored except in an enclosed structure and no vehicle shall at any
time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair or in the process of being stripped or
dismantled except in an enclosed structure.
Subsection 302.10 is added which reads as follows:
Maintenance of Water Features. All existing private and public water features, including
stormwater retention /detention facilities, must be kept clear of garbage and debris, 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 Village
that is designated and approved as a stormwater management facility does not function
as was originally designed, whether because of damage or because of failing 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.
Subsection 302.11 is added which reads as follows:
Storage of Construction Materials. Construction materials, including, but not limited 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 construction
activity.
Subsection 302 -12 is added which reads as follows.
Storage of Non - construction Materials. Non- construction materials, including, but not
limited to machinery, discarded appliances, furniture, household items and other similar
items, shall not be stored in any exterior property area unless completely screened by
view from all adjacent properties and rights of way.
Subsection 303.3 Street Numbers is amended to read as follows:
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.
Subsection 303 15 Insect screens is amended to read as follows:
Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation 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, manufactured, 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.
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Subsection 305 3 3 Screening of Containers is added which reads as follows:
With the exception of one and two - family dwellings, all rubbish and garbage containers
including commercial dumpsters shall be screened completely from public view by an
approved enclosure permitted by the Department of Community Development.
Chapter 6 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
Subsection 602.3 Heat Supply is amended to read as follows:
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 October 15 to
May 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than sixty five degrees Fahrenheit (65 °F)
(18 °C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Exception: When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature
for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required,
provided that the heating system is operating at its fully design capacity. The winter
outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the
plumbing code.
Subsection 602.4 Occupiable work spaces is amended to read as follows:
Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October
15 to May 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than sixty five degrees Fahrenheit
(65 °F) (18 °C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
Exceptions:
1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.
2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
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Chapter 7 Fire Safety Requirements
Subsection 702 12 Emergency escape. The exception is amended to read as follows-
Buildings equipped throughout with ether an automatic fire suppression system or
automatic fire alarm system.
Section 4: The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form.
Section 5• This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication in pamphlet form in the manner required by law.
PASSED THIS 25th day of September, 2001.
Ayes: Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savinn
Nays. None
Absent: Trustee Butler
Abstain: None
APPROVED THIS 25th day of September, 2001.
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