City of Hometown, IL Adoption of Building Codes

The 2021 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City with the following changes, additions or insertions:

(A)

Section 101.1, insert "City of Hometown."

(B)

Section 101.4.3, change the words "International Plumbing Code" to "Illinois Plumbing Code." Change the last sentence to read "Private sewage disposal systems are prohibited." Add the following sentence: "Whenever the International Plumbing Code is referenced, the reference shall be to the Illinois Plumbing Code."

(C)

Section 102.4.1, change the last sentence to read "In the event of conflict between this code and any referenced code or other ordinance of the City, the most stringent provisions shall be applied unless the building official otherwise determines."

(D)

Section 103.1, delete in full.

(E)

Section 103.2, change first sentence to read "The building official shall be the Building Commissioner."

(F)

Section 105.2, delete paragraphs 1, 2, 4, and 6 under "Building."

(G)

Section 109.4, add the following to read: "A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $750 is hereby imposed for each violation. Each day that a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation and subject to penalty."

(H)

Section 113.1, delete the last two sentences and add: "The board of appeals shall be the City Council."

(I)

Section 113.2, change the last sentence to read: "The board shall have the authority to waive the requirements of this Code for due cause in hardship situations, which decision to waive shall not be subject to further appeal."

(J)

Section 114.4, add the following: "A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $750 is hereby imposed for each violation of this Code. Each day that a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation and subject to penalty."

(K)

Section 903.2, add the following: "Automatic sprinkler systems are required to be installed in residential structures only as provided in the Hometown Municipal Code."

(L)

Section 1209.1, add the following: "The minimum height for a crawl space shall be three feet. All crawl spaces shall have a minimum two-inch concrete cement floor with vapor barrier."

(M)

Section 1209.2, add the following: "Where a furnace is located in an attic, the furnace shall be located in an enclosed insulation room of not less than 64 square feet of flat area with a walkway of a minimum 24 inches wide to the furnace from the access opening."

(N)

Section 1612.3, change the second sentence to read: "The flood hazard map shall be the most recent flood insurance rate map issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as amended from time to time."

(O)

Section 1807.1, add the following: "All foundations and foundation walls shall be concrete foundations and no other materials may be used."

(P)

Section 1807.1.3, delete in full.

(Q)

Section 1807.1.4, delete in full.

(R)

Section 1807.1.5, add the following, "Masonry foundation walls are not permitted."

(S)

Section 1809.9, delete in full.

(T)

Section 1809.12, delete in full.

(U)

The following Appendixes are hereby declared to be mandatory: Appendix D, Appendix F, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix J, Appendix K.

(V)

Appendix D, Fire Districts, Section D101.1, change first sentence to read: "The fire district shall include all territory within the City."

(W)

Appendix H, Signs, is hereby adopted, but nothing therein shall permit the erection or maintenance of any sign unless permitted by the zoning ordinance.

(X)

Appendix K, Administrative Provisions, Section K111.1, is changed by adding a sentence to read: "The Chicago Electrical Code shall apply within the City and shall be the electrical code and govern all electrical installation and maintenance."

§ 21.02 Adoption of Residential Code.

The 2021 International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the International Residential Code (for One- and Two-Family Dwellings) of the City with the following changes, additions or insertions:

(A)

Section R101.1, insert "City of Hometown."

(B)

Section R102.4.1, change the last sentence to read: "In the event of conflict between this code and any referenced code or other ordinance of the City, the most stringent provisions shall be applied unless the building official otherwise determines."

(C)

Section R103.1, delete in full.

(D)

Section R103.2, change first sentence to read: "The building official shall be the Building Commissioner."

(E)

Section R105.2, delete paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, and 10 under "Building."

(F)

Section R108.6, add the following to read: "The additional fee for commencing work without obtaining the necessary permits shall be $50 per day measured from the time that work began until the required permits are obtained. This fee shall be paid at the time that the permits are issued."

(G)

Section R112, delete in full. All appeals shall be taken as provided in the Building Code.

(H)

Section R113.4, add the following: "A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $750 is hereby imposed for each violation of this Code. Each day that a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation and subject to penalty."

(I)

Table R301.2(1), insert: "The building official shall determine the applicable criteria from the referenced tables and figures."

(J)

Section R401.2, insert: "All foundations and foundation walls shall be poured concrete and no other materials may be used."

(K)

Section R402.1, delete in full.

(L)

Section R402.3, delete in full.

(M)

Section R402.4, delete in full.

(N)

Section R403.1, add the following: "All footings shall be poured concrete footings and no other materials may be used."

(O)

Section R404.1, change the last sentence to read: "All foundation walls and retaining walls shall be poured concrete and no other materials may be used."

(P)

Section R404.1.1, delete in full.

(Q)

Section R404.1.2, delete in full.

(R)

Section R404.1.8, delete in full.

(S)

Section R404.2, delete in full.

(T)

Section R404.5, delete in full.

(U)

Section R408.1, add the following: "The minimum height for a crawl space shall be three feet. All crawl spaces shall have a minimum two-inch concrete cement floor with vapor barrier."

(V)

Section R807.1, add the following: "Where a furnace is located in an attic, the furnace shall be located in an enclosed insulation room of not less than 64 square feet of flat area with a walkway of a minimum 24 inches wide to the furnace from the access opening."

(W)

Section P2601.1, change the paragraph to read: "Only methods, materials, construction and systems allowed by the Illinois Plumbing Code are permitted."

(X)

Section P2603.5.1, delete in full as private sewage disposal systems are not permitted.

(Y)

Section P2904.1, add the following: "Automatic sprinkler systems are required to be installed in residential structures only as provided in the Hometown Municipal Code."

(Z)

Part VII - Plumbing. Only methods, materials, construction and systems allowed by the Illinois Plumbing Code are permitted.

(AA)

Part VIII - Electrical. Only wiring methods, materials, construction and systems allowed under the Chicago Electrical Code are permitted.

(AB)

The following Appendixes are hereby declared to be mandatory: Appendix AA, Appendix AB, Appendix AC, Appendix AD, Appendix AF, Appendix AG, Appendix AH, Appendix AJ, Appendix AK, Appendix AM, Appendix AN, Appendix AP, and Appendix AT.

§ 21.03 Adoption of Mechanical Code.

The 2021 International Mechanical Code as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City with the following changes, additions or insertions:

(A)

Section 101.1, insert "City of Hometown."

(B)

Section 103.1, delete in full.

(C)

Section 103.2, change first sentence to read "The code official shall be the Building Commissioner."

(D)

Section 108.5, change the last sentence to read: "Any person violating a stop work order shall be liable for a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $750 for each violation. Each day that a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation and subject to penalty."

(E)

Section 109.2, change to read: "The code official shall establish a schedule of permit fees and plan review fees."

(F)

Section 109.6, change to read: "The code official may authorize a refund of fees."

(G)

Section 113.4, change to read: "A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $750 is hereby imposed for each violation of this Code. Each day that a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation and subject to penalty."

(H)

Section 114, delete in full. All appeals shall be taken as provided in the Building Code.

(I)

Section 115.4, change to read: "A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $750 is hereby imposed for each violation of this Code. Each day that a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation and subject to penalty."

§ 21.04 Adoption of Energy Conservation Code.

The Illinois Energy Conservation Code as published by the Capital Development Board of the State of Illinois (Section 600.110 of Title 71 of the Illinois Administrative Code) is hereby adopted as the Energy Conservation Code of the City.

§ 21.05 Adoption of Building Code.

[Amended ]

The 2015 International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City with the following changes, additions or insertions:

(A)

Section 101.1, insert "City of Hometown."

(B)

Section 101.4.3, change the words "International Plumbing Code" to "Illinois Plumbing Code." Change the last sentence to read: "Private sewage disposal systems are prohibited." Add the following sentence: "Whenever the International Plumbing Code is referenced, the reference shall be to the Illinois Plumbing Code."

(C)

Section 102.4, change the last sentence to read: "In the event of conflict between this code and any referenced code or other ordinance of the City, the most stringent provisions shall be applied unless the Building Official otherwise determines."

(D)

Section 103.1, delete in full.

(E)

Section 103.2, change first sentence to read: "The building official shall be the Building Commissioner."

(F)

Section 105.2, delete paragraphs 1, 2, 4 and 6 under "Building."

(G)

Section 109.4, add the following: "The additional fee for commencing work without obtaining the necessary permits shall be $50 per day, measured from the time that work began until the required permits are obtained. This fee shall be paid at the time that the permits are issued."

(H)

Section 113.1, delete the last two sentences and add: "The Board of Appeals shall be the City Council."

(I)

Section 113.2, change the last sentence to read: "The Board shall have the authority to waive the requirements of this code for due cause in hardship situations, which decision to waive shall not be subject to further appeal."

(J)

Section 114.4, add the following: "A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $750 is hereby imposed for each violation of this code."

(K)

Section 903.2, add the following: "Automatic sprinkler systems are required to be installed in residential structures only as provided in the Hometown Municipal Code."

(L)

Section 1209.1, add the following: "The minimum height for a crawl space shall be three feet. All crawl spaces shall have a minimum two-inch concrete cement floor with vapor barrier."

(M)

Section 1209.3, add the following: "Where a furnace is located in an attic, the furnace shall be located in an enclosed insulation room of not less than 64 square feet of flat area with a walkway of a minimum 24 inches wide to the furnace from the access opening."

(N)

Section 1612.3, change the second sentence to read: "The flood hazard map shall be the most recent Flood Insurance Rate Map issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as amended from time to time."

(O)

Section 1807.1, add the following: "All foundations and foundation walls shall be concrete foundations and no other materials may be used."

(P)

Section 1807.1.3, delete in full.

(Q)

Section 1807.1.4, delete in full.

(R)

Section 1807.1.5, add the following: "Masonry foundation walls are not permitted."

(S)

Section 1809.9, delete in full.

(T)

Section 1809.12, delete in full.

(U)

[1]The following Appendixes are hereby declared to be mandatory: Appendix D, Appendix F, Appendix G, Appendix I, Appendix J, Appendix K.

[1]

Editor's Note: Original Subsection (U), amending Section 3412.2, which no longer exists in the 2015 International Building Code, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 30, General Provisions, Art. 2).

(V)

Appendix D, Fire Districts, Section D101.1, change first sentence to read: "The fire district shall include all territory within the City."

(W)

Appendix F, Rodentproofing, Section F101.6, delete in full.

(X)

Appendix H, Signs, is hereby adopted, but nothing therein shall permit the erection or maintenance of any sign unless permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.[2]

[2]

Editor's Note: See also Ch. 18, Art. 8, Signs.

(Y)

Appendix K, Administrative Provisions, Section K101.1, is changed by adding a sentence to read: "The Chicago Electrical Code shall apply within the City and shall be the electrical code and govern all electrical installation and maintenance."

§ 21.06 Adoption of Residential Code.

The 2015 International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Residential Code (for One- and Two- Family Dwellings) of the City with the following changes, additions or insertions:

(A)

Section R101.1, insert "City of Hometown."

(B)

Section R102.4, change the last sentence to read: "In the event of conflict between this code and any referenced code or other ordinance of the City, the most stringent provisions shall be applied unless the building official otherwise determines."

(C)

Section R103.1, delete in full.

(D)

Section R103.2, change first sentence to read: "The building official shall be the Building Commissioner."

(E)

Section R105.2, delete Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 5 under "Building."

(F)

Section R108.6, add the following to read: "The additional fee for commencing work without obtaining the necessary permits shall be $50 per day, measured from the time that work began until the required permits are obtained. This fee shall be paid at the time that the permits are issued."

(G)

Section R112, delete in full. All appeals shall be taken as provided in the Building Code.

(H)

Section R113.4, add the following: "A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $750 is hereby imposed for each violation of this code."

(I)

Table R301.2, insert: "The building official shall determine the applicable criteria from the referenced tables and figures."

(J)

Section R401.2, insert: "All foundations and foundation walls shall be poured concrete and no other materials may be used."

(K)

Section R402.1, delete in full.

(L)

Section R402.3, delete in full.

(M)

Section R403.1, add the following: "All footings shall be poured concrete footings and no other materials may be used."

(N)

Section R404.1, add the following: "All foundation walls and retaining walls shall be poured concrete and no other materials may be used."

(O)

Section R404.1.1, delete in full.

(P)

Section R404.1.2, delete in full.

(Q)

Section R404.1.8, delete in full.

(R)

Section R404.2, delete in full.

(S)

Section R404.5, delete in full.

(T)

Section R408.4, add the following: "The minimum height for a crawl space shall be three feet. All crawl spaces shall have a minimum two-inch concrete cement floor with vapor barrier."

(U)

(V)

Section P2603.5.1, delete in full as private sewage disposal systems are not permitted.[1]

[1]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 30, General Provisions, Art. 2).

(W)

Section P2904.1, add the following: "Automatic sprinkler systems are required to be installed in residential structures only as provided in the Hometown Municipal Code."

(X)

Part VII, Plumbing. Only methods, materials, construction and systems allowed by the Illinois Plumbing Code are permitted.

(Y)

Part VIII, Electrical. Only wiring methods, materials, construction and systems allowed under the Chicago Electrical Code are permitted.

(Z)

The following Appendixes are hereby declared to be mandatory: Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix J, Appendix K, Appendix M, Appendix N and Appendix P.

§ 21.07 Adoption of Mechanical Code.

The 2015 International Mechanical Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City with the following changes, additions or insertions:

(A)

Section 101.1, insert "City of Hometown."

(B)

Section 103.1, delete in full.

(C)

Section 103.2, change first sentence to read: "The building official shall be the Building Commissioner."

(D)

Section 106.5.2, change to read: "The building official shall establish a schedule of permit fees and plan review fees."

(E)

Section 106.5.3, change to read: "The building official may authorize a refund of fees."

(F)

Section 108.4, change the first sentence to read: "A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $750 is hereby imposed for each violation of this code."

(G)

Section 108.5, delete the last sentence.

(H)

Section 109, delete in full. All appeals shall be taken as provided in the Building Code.

§ 21.08 Adoption of Energy Conservation Code.

The Illinois Energy Conservation Code, as published by the Capital Development Board of the State of Illinois (Section 600.110 of Title 71 of the Illinois Administrative Code), is hereby adopted as the Energy Conservation Code of the City.

§ 21.09 through § 21.13. (Reserved)