[1983 Code]
Within 10 days after the foundation of a new building or structure or part thereof or addition thereto shall have been constructed the owner, or his agent, shall file with the Building Commissioner a survey made by a licensed surveyor indicating the exact location of said foundation with respect to the lot lines of the real estate on which said construction is taking place, and the Building Commissioner shall immediately compare said survey with the original plat of proposed location and notify the owner, or his agent, of any significant variance.
[1983 Code]
Whenever a building or structure shall be demolished and water service shall be discontinued, it shall be required that the tap into the main theretofore made shall be permanently plugged. In the event a new water service shall be constructed hereafter for an existing building or structure, and a new tap made into the water main, the tap for the water service, the use of which is to be discontinued, shall be permanently plugged.
[2-16-1998]
A. 
All structures located within the Village of Thornton, except for residential structures, that are secured in a manner that restricts access during an emergency, shall be equipped with key lock box at or near the main entrance or such other location required by the Chief Fire Administrator.
B. 
All newly constructed structures subject to this section shall have the key lock box installed and operational prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. All structures in existence on the effective date of this section and subject to this section shall have one year from the effective date of this section to have a key lock box installed and operational.
C. 
The Chief Fire Administrator shall designate the type of key lock box system to be implemented within the Village and shall have the authority to require all structures to use the designated system.
D. 
The owner or operator of a structure required to have a key lock box shall, at all times, keep a key in the lock that will allow for access to the structure.
E. 
The Chief Fire Administrator shall be authorized to implement rules and regulations for the use of the lock box system.
[5-18-2004]
A. 
Definitions. For the purposes of this § 7-5-4:
APPROVED SMOKE DETECTOR or DETECTOR
A smoke detector of the ionization or photoelectric type, which complies with all the requirements of the Rules and regulations of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
DWELLING UNIT
A room or suite of rooms used for human habitation, and includes a single-family residence as well as each living unit of a multiple-family residence and each living unit in a mixed-use building.
HOTEL
Any building or buildings maintained, advertised or held out to the public to be a place where lodging is offered for consideration to travelers and guests. "Hotel" includes inns, motels, tourist homes or courts, bed and breakfast establishments and lodging houses.
B. 
Installation.
1. 
Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with at least one approved smoke detector in an operating condition within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. The detector shall be installed on the ceiling and at least six inches from any wall, or on a wall located between four and six inches from the ceiling.
2. 
Every single-family residence shall have at least one approved smoke detector installed on every story of the dwelling unit, including basements but not including unoccupied attics. In dwelling units with split levels, a smoke detector installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level if the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level; however, if there is an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke detector shall be installed on each level.
3. 
Every structure which (1) contains more than one dwelling unit, or (2) contains at least one dwelling unit and is a mixed-use structure, shall contain at least one approved smoke detector at the uppermost ceiling of each interior stairwell. The detector shall be installed on the ceiling, at least inches from the wall, or on a wall located between four and six inches from the ceiling.
4. 
It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a structure to supply and install all required detectors. The owner shall be responsible for making reasonable efforts to test and maintain detectors in common stairwells and hallways. It shall be the responsibility of a tenant to test and to provide general maintenance for the detectors within the tenant's dwelling unit or rooming unit, and to notify the owner or the authorized agent of the owner in writing of any deficiencies which the tenant cannot correct. The owner shall be responsible for providing one tenant per dwelling unit with written information regarding detector testing and maintenance. The tenant shall be responsible for replacement of any required batteries in the smoke detectors in the tenant's dwelling unit, except that the owner shall ensure that such batteries are in operating condition at the time the tenant takes possession of the dwelling unit. The tenant shall provide the owner or the authorized agent of the owner with access to the dwelling unit to correct any deficiencies in the smoke detector which have been reported in writing to the owner or the authorized agent of the owner.
5. 
The requirements of this section shall apply to any dwelling unit in existence on January 1, 2004, beginning on that date. Except as provided in Subsection B6 and 7, the smoke detectors required in such dwelling units may be either battery powered or wired into the structure's AC power line, and need not be interconnected.
6. 
In the case of any dwelling unit that is newly constructed, reconstructed, or substantially remodeled after January 1, 2004, the requirements of this section shall apply beginning on the first day of occupancy of the dwelling unit after such construction, reconstruction or substantial remodeling. The smoke detectors required in such dwelling unit shall be permanently wired into the structure's AC power line, and if more than one detector is required to be installed within the dwelling unit, the detectors shall be wired so that the actuation of one detector will actuate all the detectors in the dwelling unit.
7. 
Every hotel shall be equipped with operational portable smoke-detecting alarm devices for the deaf and hearing impaired of audible and visual design, available for units of occupancy.
a. 
Specialized smoke-detectors for the deaf and hearing impaired shall be available upon request by guests in such hotels at a rate of at least one such smoke detector per 75 occupancy units or portions thereof, not to exceed five such smoke detectors per hotel. Incorporation or connection into an existing interior alarm system, so as to be capable of being activated by the system, may be utilized in lieu of the portable alarms.
b. 
Operators of any hotel shall post conspicuously at the main desk a permanent notice, in letters at least three inches in height, stating that smoke detector alarm devices for the deaf and hearing impaired are available. The proprietor may require a refundable deposit for a portable smoke detector not to exceed the cost of the detector.
8. 
Compliance with an applicable federal, state or local law or building code which requires the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors in a manner different from this section, but providing a level of safety for occupants which is equal to or greater than that provided by this section, shall be deemed to be in compliance with this section, and the requirements of such more stringent law shall govern over the requirements of this section.
C. 
Violations.
1. 
Failure to install or maintain in operating condition any smoke detector required by this § 7-5-4 shall be a petty offense punishable by a fine of not less than $50.
2. 
Tampering with, removing, destroying, disconnecting or removing the batteries from any installed smoke detector, except in the course of inspection, maintenance or replacement of the detector, shall be a petty offense punishable by a fine of not less than $50.
[5-15-2006]
A. 
"Construction site" means any or all portions of the real property that is identified as the location of any excavation or of the erection, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any building, structure or structural part thereof within the Village. However, for purposes of this section, "construction site" does not include a project location where all of the construction and/or demolition activity, including the staging of construction materials and storing of debris, is conducted within a completely enclosed structure.
B. 
All construction sites shall be governed by the following standards:
1. 
All construction sites shall be enclosed by a continuous chain link fence at least six feet in height which shall be anchored sufficient to resist wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot without deflection of more than three inches between the top and bottom of fence. Opaque fabric meshing shall be affixed to the construction site fence face. Such fabric meshing shall be capable of allowing air to pass but impervious to dust and dirt. The fabric meshing shall be of fitness such that no material over 1/8 inch in size or material splatters, laitance or other products of the construction operation shall pass through the mesh. Such mesh fabric shall be the full height of the fence and cover the entire length of the fence including any gated openings. The fabric meshing and fence shall not contain any advertisements.
2. 
The construction site fence shall be placed at the perimeter of the property or, for work in an area substantially smaller than the entire property, around the site of construction large enough to ensure sufficient room for movement of tools and workers, storage of waste receptacles and other items, and the safety of the public.
3. 
The general contractor or owner shall immediately repair any damage to the construction site fence or fence fabric and maintain the integrity and continuity of the fence for the duration of the project.
4. 
The general contractor or owner shall take all necessary steps to ensure that dirt and debris from the construction site shall not be transmitted by vehicles leaving the site to the public way. Mitigation measures shall include, but not be limited to, stoning or paving haul roads, wheel wash stations and street sweepers.
C. 
Any person violating or resisting or opposing the enforcement of any of the provisions of this subsection shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $500 for each offense. Each day such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Any owner, developer or general contractor who shall construct any building in violation of the provisions of this section shall be liable for the penalties provided for in this section. The building department and the police department shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this section.
[3-3-2008]
Building wall openings, such as windows, doors and porch openings, shall not be boarded up or otherwise enclosed, except as an emergency measure due to fire, explosion, vandalism or other sudden catastrophic event; or as an incident to the construction or repair of a building or structure; or as a temporary closure of a seasonal business located within a permanent building. Such boarding shall be pursuant to permit, which shall be applied for within five business days of the commencement of work, and shall not exceed 90 days unless the owner can provide written evidence for a reasonable time extension, and such boarding shall be in compliance with the following specifications:
A. 
Openings shall be covered completely from the exterior with a minimum of 1/2 inch thick exterior grade plywood or other nonpenetrable covering. The covering shall be cut, fitted and secured so it rests tightly against the exterior frame.
B. 
The covering shall be free from holes, breaks and loose or rotting materials; and maintained, weatherproof and properly surface-coated where required to prevent deterioration.
C. 
Boarded surface shall be of a color consistent with the exterior of the structure.
D. 
On the front of the structure, in lieu of plywood or some other nonpenetrable surface, it is permissible to use security screens or grills for all openings except doorways, as long as such screens or grills are securely fastened and otherwise maintained and weatherproof to prevent deterioration.
[7-21-2008(1); 9-3-2008(1)]
All attached decks, porches and balconies constructed, substantially enlarged, altered or modified must conform to the following standards for attachment to buildings.
A. 
Deck ledger connection to band joist. For decks supporting a total design load of 50 psf 40 psf live load and 10 psf dead load), the connection between a deck ledger of pressure-preservative treated southern pine, incised pressure-preservative treated Hem-fir, or approved decay-resistant species, and a two-inch nominal band joist bearing on a sill plate or wall plate shall be constructed with 1/2 inch lag screws or bolts with washers per Table 1. Lay screws, bolts, and washers shall be hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel.
B. 
Placement of lag screws or bolts in ledgers. The lag screws or bolts shall be placed two inches in from the bottom or top of the deck ledgers and between two inches and five inches in from the ends. The lag screws or bolts shall be staggered from the top to the bottom along the horizontal run of the deck ledger.
C. 
Alternate deck ledger connections. Deck ledger connections not confirming to Subsection A shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Girders supporting deck joists shall be not be supported on deck ledgers or band joists. Deck ledgers shall not be supported on stone or masonry veneer.
D. 
Deck lateral load connection. The lateral load connection required by Section R502.2.1 of the 2003 IRC code book shall be permitted to be in accordance therewith. Hold down tension devices shall be provided in not less than two locations per deck, and each device shall have an allowable stress design capacity of not less than 1,500 pounds.
E. 
All attachments shall be in accordance with this title and permits and guidelines issued by the building department.