[Amended 2-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-01; 4-14-2003 by Ord. No. 03-18; 10-24-2005 by Ord. No. 05-41; 1-28-2008 by Ord. No. 08-01; 2-23-2009 by Ord. No. 09-08; 7-25-2001 by Ord. No. 11-27; 2-27-2012 by Ord. No. 12-03; 1-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-02]
There is adopted by the Village for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, and location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendices A, B and C; the International Residential Code, 2015 Edition; the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition; the Illinois State Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890), current edition, issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health; the National Electrical Code, 2014 Edition; the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition; and all revisions, supplements and amendments to the foregoing, subject to the additions, insertions, deletions and modifications specified in § 150-2 of the Village Code. At least one copy of such codes has been and is now filed in the office of the Village Clerk and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as if set out at length herein.
[Added 7-25-2011 by Ord. No. 11-27; amended 2-27-2012 by Ord. No. 12-03; 1-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-02]
A. 
Wherever the term "Municipality" or "[Name of Jurisdiction]" appears in any of the technical codes adopted in § 150-1, "the Village of Coal City, Grundy and Will Counties, Illinois" shall be deemed inserted in place thereof.
B. 
All references to the "building official" or "code official" in any of the technical codes adopted in § 150-1 shall be deemed to reference the "Village of Coal City Building and Zoning Official or his or her designee."
C. 
Electrical systems. It is preferred that all electrical wiring for new electrical systems or additions to previously constructed electrical systems shall be rigid conduit, intermediate metal conduit (IMC), or electrical metallic tubing (EMT). If another material is selected, it must meet the minimum performance and safety aspects of Romex®. Where necessary to fish through existing partitions, flexible metallic conduit may be used. Where there is a question as to methods or materials used, the ruling of the Building Inspector shall govern. All conduit, on or below grade, shall be PVC, galvanized rigid or galvanized intermediate conduit. All wiring systems in new installations shall be installed in approved rigid conduit, IMC, EMT or Romex®. All exposed exterior conduit shall be galvanized rigid, galvanized intermediate metal or rigid aluminum. Only wire approved by the Building Inspector shall be allowed.
D. 
Common wall fire resistance. The Village of Coal City shall require the following standards for fire resistance in relation to the standards set forth in the International Residential Code:
(1) 
"Two-family dwellings" shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall have three-hour fire-rated wall/floor/ceiling assemblies between uses. All fire-rated walls shall be constructed of masonry or autoclave aerated concrete and constructed in compliance with industry and manufacturer standards and specifications.
(2) 
"Attached dwellings" shall be added as follows:
R302.2.5 Attached dwellings. All attached single-family structures and multifamily structures containing two or more dwelling units or one or more dwelling units in a structure containing any other use shall have three-hour fire-rated wall/floor/ceiling assemblies between uses. All fire-rated walls shall be constructed of masonry or autoclave aerated concrete and constructed in compliance with industry and manufacturer standards and specifications.
(3) 
"Townhouses" shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R302.2 Townhouses. All attached single-family structures and multifamily structures containing two or more dwelling units or one or more dwelling units in a structure containing any other use shall have three-hour fire-rated wall/floor/ceiling assemblies between uses. All fire-rated walls shall be constructed of masonry or autoclave aerated concrete and constructed in compliance with industry and manufacturer standards and specifications.
E. 
Footings. Section R403.4 shall be deleted in its entirety. Precast concrete foundations must comply with the standards set forth in R403.1.
F. 
Foundation materials. Section R402.1 shall be deleted in its entirety. Wood is not an admissible material to be utilized within the foundation construction.
G. 
Sprinkler systems. Section P2904.1.1 shall be amended to further limit the requirement of sprinklers within residential units. These systems shall be required as follows: Sprinklers shall be installed to protect all dwelling units in which a dwelling unit is located atop another. For example, a two-story apartment or condominium building must be sprinkled if the tenants occupy separate levels. In a two-story townhome wherein the tenants share a common wall, but each tenant occupies both levels, a sprinkler system shall not be required. Listed exceptions shall still apply.
H. 
Chapter 25 (Plumbing Administration) shall be informed by the following: Plumbing materials. The Village prefers the utilization of copper, Type L, throughout the interior of residential units. If another material is selected, it must meet the minimum performance and safety aspects of CVPC.
[Added 1-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-02]
In the event that the rules, regulations, terms or conditions imposed pursuant to the codes adopted herein are either more restrictive or less restrictive than rules, regulations, terms or conditions imposed by any other applicable rule, regulation, resolution, ordinance, statute, law, or technical code, then the most restrictive rules, regulations, terms or conditions shall govern.
[Amended 10-23-2006 by Ord. No. 06-22]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
CORPORATION COUNSEL
The attorney for the Village of Coal City.
DRAFTSTOPPING
A. 
When there is usable space both above and below the concealed space of a floor/ceiling assembly, draftstops shall be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed 500 square feet. Draftstopping shall divide the concealed space into approximately equal spaces. Where the assembly is enclosed by a floor membrane above and a ceiling membrane below, draftstopping shall be provided in floor/ceiling assemblies under the following circumstances:
(1) 
Ceiling is suspended under the floor framing.
(2) 
Floor framing is constructed of truss-type open-web or perforated members.
B. 
Draftstopping materials shall not be less than 1/2-inch gypsum board, 3/8-inch wood structural panels, 3/8-inch Type 2-M-W particleboard or other approved materials adequately supported. Draftstopping shall be installed parallel to the floor framing members unless otherwise approved by the Building and Zoning Official. The integrity of all draftstops shall be maintained.
FLOORING
The use of open-web wood trusses and engineered wood trusses similar to a truss joist is not allowed unless the bottom of the floor member has gypsum board applied which provides a one-hour fire rating or is otherwise protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
MUNICIPALITY
The Village of Coal City, Illinois.
[Amended 4-12-1993 by Ord. No. 93-08; 4-9-2007 by Ord. No. 07-10; 7-13-2015 by Ord. No. 15-22; 7-27-2016 by Ord. No. 16-16]
A. 
Except as otherwise provided herein, no permit as required by the Building Code shall be issued until the fee prescribed in this chapter shall have been paid; nor shall an amendment to a permit be approved until the additional fee, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building or structure shall have been paid.
B. 
For a permit for the demolition of a building or structure, the fee shall be as sets forth in § 10-99F of the Village Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time by the corporate authorities of the Village; provided, however, that where the necessity for demolition of the building or structure is caused by damage arising from an event declared by the Village President to be a civil emergency, then such demolition fee shall be waived.
C. 
The building permit fees for the issuance of building permits within the corporate limits of the Village shall be applied progressively, as set forth in § 10-99F of the Village Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time by the corporate authorities of the Village. Where a permit is being sought for a repair or alteration, permit fees shall be calculated on the basis of the size of the portion of the building or structure subject to repair or alteration.
D. 
The building permit fees for the issuance of building permits for the construction of basements within the corporate limits of the Village shall be as set forth in § 10-99F of the Village Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time by the corporate authorities of the Village.
E. 
The permit fees for the issuance of fence permits within the corporate limits of the Village shall be as set forth in § 10-99F of the Village Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time by the corporate authorities of the Village.
F. 
Building permit fees shall also include fees for inspections, which shall be as set forth in § 10-99F of the Village Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time by the corporate authorities of the Village.
G. 
There shall be an administrative fee added to all building permits to be determined as follows:
(1) 
For fences, decks, sheds and similar projects, the administrative fee shall be as set forth in § 10-99F of the Village Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time by the corporate authorities of the Village.
(2) 
For room additions and similar projects, the administrative fee shall be as set forth in § 10-99F of the Village Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time by the corporate authorities of the Village.
(3) 
For residential/commercial buildings and similar projects, the administrative fee shall be as set forth in § 10-99F of the Village Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time by the corporate authorities of the Village.
[Amended 7-10-2000 by Ord. No. 00-12]
A. 
All building permits issued by the Village pursuant to the terms of the building codes adopted by § 150-1, for residential occupancy, as defined in the Building Code, shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. All other building permits for all classes of occupancy other than residential occupancy, as defined in the Building Code, will be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance.
(1) 
If the construction, addition, or alteration of any building or structure or installation of equipment for the operation of a building or structure is not completed before the expiration of the building permit, then the permit may be extended only with the approval of the Planning Commission.
(2) 
The Building Inspector shall determine the percent of completion under any building permit issued by the Village and his or her determination shall be final and binding.
B. 
All permits for the removal or demolition of a building or structure issued by the Village pursuant to the terms of the Building Code shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance. If the removal or demolition of a building or structure is not completed within the 90 days, then a new application for the permit is required and a new permit fee must be paid.
Nothing in this chapter or in the building codes hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding now pending in any court, or any rights acquired or existing under any act or ordinance repealed hereby; nor shall any right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this chapter.
[Added 12-11-1995 by Ord. No. 95-33]
The Americans with Disability Act accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities established by the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, at 28 CFR Part 36, dated Friday, July 26, 1991, is hereby adopted into the building codes of the Village for the construction of commercial facilities within the Village.
[Added 7-11-2005 by Ord. No. 05-29]
A. 
Recitals.
(1) 
The Village Board has deemed it reasonable and necessary to require the installation of a rapid entry system to allow access to buildings or structures within the Village for the purpose of providing immediate access when necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes.
(2) 
An approved rapid entry system would allow law enforcement, fire department and emergency services personnel to gain emergency access when a building or structure is not occupied or when the occupant of any such structure is unable to provide entry.
(3) 
The Board of Trustees has deemed it reasonable and necessary to amend the building regulations of the Village.
(4) 
The Village is authorized to enact building regulations pursuant to ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-8-1 et seq.
(5) 
The regulations contained herein will promote the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village.
B. 
Rapid entry systems required. Upon the application of a building permit for a new building or structure as set forth in Subsection G below, the owner, developer, builder or general contractor shall construct, install and maintain a rapid entry system approved by the Village at a conspicuous location on the exterior of the building which is readily available to emergency personnel. Any rapid entry system as required herein shall be installed and operational prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, and the exact location of the rapid entry system shall be determined upon the recommendation and approval of the Building Inspector or Chief of the Fire Department.
[Amended 7-27-2016 by Ord. No. 16-16]
C. 
Master key. Each such approved rapid entry system shall be keyed to a single master key which shall be controlled by the Fire Department and which shall be used only in the case of a bona fide emergency.
D. 
Contents of the box. Each rapid entry system shall be required to maintain the necessary keys to gain entry to the structure, and all separate units contained therein, including keys to locked mechanical equipment rooms or locked electrical rooms. The Building Inspector and/or the Fire Chief may also require a floor plan, emergency contact information or MSDS sheets and the location of hazardous materials, substances of chemicals located within any such structure. The Village reserves the absolute right to require such additional information or documentation as it may deem reasonable or necessary.
E. 
Officials' right of entry. The Building Inspector, Fire Chief or his or her respective agent, employee or designee shall be authorized at all normal business hours to request access to any building, structure or facility, whether completed or under construction, or to the entry upon any property for the purpose of making an inspection or investigation to enforce any of the provisions of this section. The failure of the owner, occupant or other person in possession to allow such entry shall be the basis for issuance of an administrative search warrant.
F. 
Approved rapid entry systems. Rapid entry systems commonly known as "Knox-Box®" rapid entry systems are hereby deemed to be approved and acceptable for the purposes of this section. The Knox-Box® rapid entry system is manufactured by Knox Company, 1601 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85027. No other rapid entry system is authorized under this section.
G. 
Applicability. This section shall apply to all commercial, industrial, educational or other nonresidential buildings constructed after the effective date of this section. This section shall also apply to all multifamily structures containing two or more residential units containing a common hallway.
H. 
Nonconforming buildings. Any buildings or structures subject to the provisions of this section which are or become a nonconforming use or structure as a result of the adoption of this section shall be given a period of two years from and after the effective date of this section to comply with the terms and provisions hereof. Any such building or structure not in compliance within said two-year period shall be unlawful and shall be deemed in violation of this section. Any such unlawful building or structure shall be subject to the penalty provisions contained herein.
I. 
Violation. Any person, firm or corporation who or which violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 150-99.
[Added 9-25-2006 by Res. No. 06-09]
It is the policy of the Village to encourage owners of multifamily properties to install separate water hook-ups (Buffalo Boxes) for each dwelling unit whenever possible. However, if this is not feasible, the Village requires written agreements from the property owners regarding the reimbursement of all costs to the Village in connection with the installation of separate water meters for said units.
[Added 1-28-2008 by Ord. No. 08-01]
The standards for ejection of sanitary waste from below grade areas shall be stricter than that currently set forth in the Illinois Plumbing Code. To that extent, Section 890.1360 of the Illinois Plumbing Code, Sanitary Wastes Below Sewer, shall be amended to require that no sanitary waste shall be discharged by gravity flow that is below a finished floor. Such waste must be discharged into a gas-tight, covered and vented sump from which the waste shall be lifted and discharged into a sanitary waste drain by automatic pumping equipment.