City of Le Roy, IL Mechanical Code

[1-15-2024 by Ord. No. 24-01-07-53]

Adoption of the International Mechanical Code, 2021 with Amendments. There is hereby adopted by the City of Le Roy for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the utilization of materials, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems, heating systems, ventilation systems, cooling systems, steam and hot water heating systems process piping boiler and pressure vessels, appliances utilizing gas, liquid or solid fuels, chimneys and vents, mechanical refrigeration systems, fireplaces, barbecues, incinerators, crematories and other process matter or material regulated by or within the scope of the International Mechanical Code, 2021, placed in or utilized in connection with any building or structure within the City of Le Roy, a certain code known as the "International Mechanical Code," published by the International Code Council, Inc., particularly the 2021 Edition thereof, with specific additions, deletions, insertions, modifications and amendments as set forth in this chapter, which said code as so amended is in this chapter is referred to as the "International Mechanical Code." The provisions of said code are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length and the provisions thereof as added, deleted, inserted, modified and amended by this chapter shall be controlling in regard to all buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the City of Le Roy.

Amendments to the International Mechanical Code. The International Mechanical Code, 2021, is amended as follows:

Insert the phrase "City of Le Roy, Illinois" in all locations in the International Mechanical Code, 2021, where parenthetical reference is made to the "name of jurisdiction."

Delete Section 102.8, Referenced Codes and Standards, and substitute therefor the following: "The Code 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 the provisions of this Code and other adopted codes and standards, the more restrictive provisions shall apply."

Delete Sections 103.1 through 103.3 and substitute therefor the following:

Section 103.0 Department of Building Inspections.

Section 103.1 Building Inspection Department. The Building Inspection Department of the City of Le Roy shall be the "Department of Building and Zoning" as that term used in this Code.

Section 103.2 Code Compliance Officer. The Code Compliance Officer of the City of Le Roy shall be the "Code Official" as that term is used in this Code.

Section 103.3 Restrictions of Employees. The Code Official or employee connected with the Department of Building and Zoning, except one whose only connection is that of a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals established under the provisions of Section 10-2-1-1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Le Roy, Illinois, 2003, as amended, shall not be engaged in or directly or indirectly connected with the furnishing of labor, materials or appliance for the preparation of plans or the specifications therefor, unless he is the owner of the building, nor shall such officer or employee engage in any work which conflicts with his official duties or with the interests of the Department.

Section 104.7 Department Records. Delete this section.

Sections 106.1.1 and 106.1.2 Annual Permits. Delete these sections.

Section 106.4.3 Expirations. Add the following sentence to the beginning of this Section 106.4.3: "Every permit issued shall expire and become invalid one year after issuance or a later date if later date is indicated on the permit by the Building Official."

Section 110.2 Retention of Construction Documents. Delete this section.

Section 106.4.6 Previous Approvals. Delete this section.

Section 109.6 Fee Refunds. Delete this section.

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Section 115.1 Unlawful Acts. Add the following at the end of Section 115.1: "It shall be unlawful for any property owner to have on his or her property any equipment which is in violation of any provision of this Code or to allow any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish or utilize a mechanical system in violation of this Code."

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Section 115.2 Notice of Violation. Substitute the word "may" for the word "shall" in this section. Add the following to this section: "In addition, notice may be provided to the owner of any property upon which a violation occurs. The owner of any property shall be responsible that all mechanical systems of the property are in compliance with this Code."

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Section 115.3 Prosecution of Violations. Delete this section and substitute therefor the following: "In case of a violation of any provision of this Code, the Code Official may cause to be instituted the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity or with the City's administrative process to obtain penalties or to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of an unlawful occupancy of the structure. The City may take action to abate any violation, and any costs incurred in the abating such violations may be charged against the real estate upon which such abatement occurs and shall be a lien upon such property."

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Stop-work orders. Delete everything after the word "fine" and insert in lieu thereof the following: "as set forth in the Municipal Code of the City of Le Roy."

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Delete Section 114, Means of Appeal, and all subparagraphs; insert in lieu thereof the following: "See Section 10-2-6 of the Municipal Code of the City of Le Roy, Illinois, 2003, as amended."

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Delete Section 115.4, Violation Penalties, and insert in lieu thereof the following: "Violation Penalties. Persons who violate any provisions of this Code shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in the Municipal Code of the City of Le Roy, 2003, as amended."

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Delete Appendix B, Recommended Fee Schedules.