A. 
The following codes are herein adopted and/or reaffirmed as the City of Mendota codes for reference:
(1) 
2021 International Building Code (2021 IBC), as published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(2) 
2021 International Residential Code (2021 IRC), as published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(3) 
2021 International Existing Building Code (2021 IEBC), as published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(4) 
2021 International Fire Code (2021 IFC), as published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(5) 
2021 International Mechanical Code (2021 IMC), as published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(6) 
2021 International Fuel Gas Code (2021 IFGC), as published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(7) 
2021 International Property Maintenance Code (2021 IPMC), as published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(8) 
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2021 ISPSC), as published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.
(9) 
2021 Life Safety Code (2021 NFPA 101), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA U.S. 02169
(10) 
The Illinois State Plumbing Code, as adopted and amended by the State of Illinois.
(11) 
2020 National Electrical Code (2020 NEC or NFPA 70), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA U.S. 02169
(12) 
Illinois Energy Conservation Code, as adopted and amended by the State of Illinois.
(13) 
Illinois Accessibility Code, as adopted and amended by the State of Illinois.
B. 
All supplements or errata to the above codes shall automatically be adopted 60 days after their publication.
C. 
City Code to prevail. Whenever provisions of the codes adopted in Subsection A of this section shall conflict with the City Code, the City Code shall prevail.
D. 
Nothing within the codes adopted in Subsection A shall prohibit the building official or authorized agent from approving alternate materials or methods of design when the proposed alternative provides a factual equivalency to the prescriptive requirements based on sound engineering and design practices.
A copy of these codes will be filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Mendota and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this article shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the City of Mendota, County of LaSalle, State of Illinois.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 edition of the International Building Code (2021 IBC):
A. 
Revise Section 101.1 to insert "The City of Mendota" as the name of jurisdiction.
B. 
Revise Section 101.2.1 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. The City of Mendota adopts the following Appendices: C (Group U - Agricultural Buildings).
C. 
Revise Section 101.4.3 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Plumbing. The provisions of the Illinois State Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system. The requirements of LaSalle County shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
D. 
Revise Section 101.4.6 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Energy. The provisions of the Illinois Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
E. 
Insert new Section 102.5.1 to read as follows: Provisions in other regulations. Where more restrictive in any respect, the limitations, or requirements of any other City of Mendota regulations shall take precedence over the regulations of this code.
F. 
Delete Section 103 through Section 105 in their entirety with no substitution.
G. 
Delete Section 107 through Section 116 in their entirety with no substitution.
H. 
Revise Section 1102.1 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code, ICC A117.1, and the Illinois Accessibility Code. Where a conflict occurs between the codes and the Illinois Accessibility Code, the most restrictive provision shall govern.
I. 
Revise Section 1301.1.1 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
J. 
Revise Section 1612.3 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, refer to City of Mendota Municipal Code Chapter 166.
K. 
Delete all sections in Chapter 29 and insert the following: 2901.1 Scope. The provisions of the Illinois State Plumbing Code shall govern the design, construction, erection and installation of plumbing components, appliances, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this code. Toilet and bathing rooms shall be constructed in accordance with Section 1210. Private sewage disposal systems shall conform to the requirements of LaSalle County. The International Fire Code, the International Property Maintenance Code and the Illinois State Plumbing Code shall govern the use and maintenance of plumbing components, appliances, equipment and systems. The International Existing Building Code and the Illinois State Plumbing Code shall govern the alteration, repair, relocation, replacement and addition of plumbing components, appliances, equipment and systems.
L. 
Revise Section 3107.1 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Where more restrictive in any respect, the limitations, or requirements of any other City of Mendota sign ordinance shall take precedence over the regulations of this code.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code (2021 IRC):
A. 
Revise Section R101.1 to insert "The City of Mendota" as the name of jurisdiction.
B. 
Insert new Section R102.4.1 to read as follows: Provisions in other regulations. Where more restrictive in any respect, the limitations, or requirements of any other City of Mendota regulations shall take precedence over the regulations of this code.
C. 
Insert new Section R102.5.1 to read as follows: Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. The City of Mendota adopts the following Appendices: AA (Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping), AB (Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents), AC (Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems), AD (Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation), AE (Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings), AF (Radon Control Methods), AQ (Tiny Houses).
D. 
Delete Section R103 through Section R114 in their entirety with no substitution.
E. 
Table R301.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
F. 
Revise Section R309.5 in its entirety to read as follows.
(1) 
R309.5 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb steel core doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, or twenty-minute fire-rated doors.
(2) 
R309.5.1 Duct penetrations. Ducts in the garage and ducts penetrating the walls and ceilings separating the dwelling from the garage shall be constructed of a minimum No. 26 gage (0.48 mm) sheet steel or other approved material and shall have no openings into the garage.
(3) 
R309.5.2 Other penetrations. Penetrations through the separation required by Section R309.6 shall be protected by filling the opening around the penetrating item with an approved penetration firestop system as tested in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479, in accordance with the International Building Code.
G. 
Section R309.6 is hereby included to read as follows: R309.6 Separation required. The garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic area or floor above by not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) gypsum Type X gypsum board or equivalent. Where the separation is a floor-ceiling assembly, the structure supporting the separation shall also be protected by not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent. Garages located less than three feet (914 mm) from a dwelling unit on the same lot shall be protected with not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board applied to the interior side of the exterior walls that are within the area. Openings in these walls shall be regulated by Section R309.5. This provision shall not apply to garage walls that are perpendicular to the adjacent dwelling unit walls.
H. 
Delete Section R313 in its entirety with no substitution.
I. 
Revise Section N1101.1 to read as follows: Scope. This chapter regulates the energy efficiency for the design and construction of buildings regulated by this code and the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
J. 
Delete Section N1101.2 through Section N1113 in their entirety with no substitution.
K. 
Revise Section P2501.1 to read as follows: Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the installation of plumbing systems. The installation of plumbing, appliances, equipment and systems shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
L. 
Delete chapters 26 through 33 in their entirety with no substitution.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code (2021 IEBC):
A. 
Revise Section 101.1 to insert "The City of Mendota" as the name of jurisdiction.
B. 
Insert new Section R102.5.1 to read as follows: Provisions in other regulations. Where more restrictive in any respect, the limitations, or requirements of any other City of Mendota regulations shall take precedence over the regulations of this code.
C. 
Delete Section 103 through Section 117 in their entirety with no substitution.
D. 
Revise Section 302.2 to replace International Energy Conservation Code and International Plumbing Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code and Illinois State Plumbing Code.
E. 
Revise Section 408.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
F. 
Revise Section 702.7 to replace International Energy Conservation Code and International Plumbing Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code and Illinois State Plumbing Code.
G. 
Revise Section 708.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
H. 
Revise Section 809.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
I. 
Revise Section 907.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
J. 
Revise Section 1009.1 and its exception to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
K. 
Revise Section 1009.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
L. 
Revise Section 1009.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
M. 
Revise Section 1009.5 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
N. 
Revise Section 1104.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
O. 
Revise Section 1301.2.6 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
P. 
Revise Section 1501.7 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code (2021 IFC):
A. 
Revise Section 101.1 to insert "The City of Mendota" as the name of jurisdiction.
B. 
Insert new Section 101.2.1 to read as follows: Appendices. The City of Mendota adopts Appendix B (Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings) and Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads).
C. 
Revise Section 102.7.1 to read as follows: Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this code and NPFA 101 (Life Safety Code), the most restrictive provision shall apply.
D. 
Revise Section 103.1 to read as follows: The City of Mendota Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the "fire code official." The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
E. 
Delete Section 106 through Section 114 in their entirety with no substitution.
F. 
Add the following definition to Section 202: Animal Housing Facilities, Area of a building or structure, including interior and adjacent exterior spaces, where animals are fed, rested, worked, exercised, treated, exhibited, or used for production. These facilities are regulated under this code, the International Building Code, and NFPA 150 (Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Code).
G. 
Insert Section 322 to read as follows: Animal Housing Facilities.
(1) 
Insert Section 322.1 to read as follows: Animal housing facilities. These facilities are hereby regulated under this code, the International Building Code, and NFPA 150 (Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Code).
H. 
Revise Section 912.2 to read as follows: With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of fire department connections shall be not more than 50 feet (15.24 m) from a public or private fire hydrant. The fire code official may increase or reduce the distance between the fire department connection and the public or private fire hydrant based on the operational needs of the department.
I. 
Revise Chapter 80 under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) referenced standards to include the use of the current edition of NFPA 150 (Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Code). Within NFPA 150 where the use of either NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 are used, the adopted editions of the International Fire Code and International Building Code shall be applicable.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code (2021 IMC):
A. 
Revise Section 101.1 to insert "The City of Mendota" as the name of jurisdiction.
B. 
Insert new Section 101.2.1 to read as follows: Appendices. The City of Mendota adopts Appendix A (Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs).
C. 
Delete Section 103 through Section 115 in their entirety with no substitution.
D. 
Revise Section 201.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
E. 
Revise Section 301.2 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
F. 
Revise Section 301.11 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
G. 
Revise Section 303.3 exception 3 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
H. 
Revise Section 307.2.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
I. 
Revise Section 312.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
J. 
Revise Section 401.2 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
K. 
Revise Section 512.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
L. 
Revise Section 514.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
M. 
Revise Section 603.8.2 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
N. 
Revise Section 604.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
O. 
Revise Section 908.5 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
P. 
Revise Section 927.1, item 4 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
Q. 
Revise Section 1002.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
R. 
Revise Section 1002.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
S. 
Revise Section 1002.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
T. 
Revise Section 1005.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
U. 
Revise Section 1006.6, Item 13 to read as follows: Be constructed of those materials listed in the Illinois State Plumbing Code or materials tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME A112.4.1.
V. 
Revise Section 1008.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
W. 
Revise Section 1009.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
X. 
Revise Section 1101.4 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
Y. 
Revise Section 1201.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
Z. 
Revise Section 1204.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
AA. 
Revise Section 1204.2 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
BB. 
Revise Section 1206.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
CC. 
Revise Section 1206.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
DD. 
Revise Section 1209.5 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
EE. 
Revise Section 1210.8.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
FF. 
Revise Section 1401.2 and its exception to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
GG. 
Revise Section 1402.5.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
HH. 
Revise Section 1402.5.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
II. 
Revise Section 1402.8.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
JJ. 
Revise Section 1402.8.3.1 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (2021 IFGC):
A. 
Revise Section 101.1 to insert "The City of Mendota" as the name of jurisdiction.
B. 
Insert new Section 101.3 to read as follows: Appendices. The City of Mendota adopts Appendix A (Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping), Appendix B (Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft hoods, Category I Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents), Appendix C (Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems), and Appendix D (Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation).
C. 
Delete Section 103 through Section 116 in their entirety with no substitution.
D. 
Revise Section 201.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
E. 
Revise Section 301.2 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
F. 
Revise Section 301.6 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
G. 
Revise Section 307.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
H. 
Revise Section 624.1.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
I. 
Revise Section 624.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (2021 IPMC):
A. 
Revise Section 101.1 to insert "The City of Mendota" as the name of jurisdiction.
B. 
Revise Section 102.3 to replace International Energy Conservation Code and International Plumbing Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code and Illinois State Plumbing Code.
C. 
Delete Section 103 through Section 113 in their entirety with no substitution.
D. 
Revise Section 201.3 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code and remove the reference the following: The International Zoning Code.
E. 
Revise Section 502.5 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
F. 
Revise Section 505.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
G. 
Revise Section 505.5.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
H. 
Revise Section 602.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
I. 
Revise Section 602.3, Exception 1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 of the edition International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2021 ISPSC):
A. 
Revise Section 101.1 to insert "The City of Mendota" as the name of jurisdiction.
B. 
Delete Section 103 through Section 114 in their entirety with no substitution.
C. 
Revise Section 201.3 to replace International Energy Conservation Code and International Plumbing Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code and Illinois State Plumbing Code.
D. 
Revise Section 302.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
E. 
Revise Section 302.5 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
F. 
Revise Section 302.6 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
G. 
Revise Section 306.9.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
H. 
Revise Section 316.4 to replace International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
I. 
Revise Section 318.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
J. 
Revise Section 410.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
K. 
Revise Section 609.1 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
L. 
Revise Section 609.2 to replace International Plumbing Code with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the 2021 edition NFPA 101 (2021 Life Safety Code):
A. 
The following chapters are deleted in their entirety without substitution: Chapter 12 New Assembly Occupancies, Chapter 14 New Educational Occupancies, Chapter 16 New Day-Care Occupancies, Chapter 18 New Health Care Occupancies, Chapter 20 New Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies, Chapter 22 New Detention and Correctional Occupancies, Chapter 28 New Hotels and Dormitories, Chapter 30 New Apartment Buildings, Chapter 32 New Residential Board and Care Occupancies, Chapter 36 New Mercantile Occupancies, and Chapter 38 New Business Occupancies.
B. 
Revise Section 1.2 to read as follows: Purpose. The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum requirements, with due regard to function, for the design, operation, and maintenance of existing buildings and existing structures for safety to life from fire. Its provisions will also aid life safety in similar emergencies.
C. 
Revise 1.3.1 to read as follows: New and Existing Buildings and Structures. New construction shall be designed and constructed to demonstrate compliance with the adopted editions of the International Building Code and International Fire Code. The Code shall apply to existing buildings and existing structures.
D. 
Revise Section 1.3.3 to read as follows: Change of Occupancy. New occupancies shall be regulated under the International Existing Building Code.
E. 
Revise Section 1.3.4 to read as follows: Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and the other adopted codes and standards, the most restrictive provision shall apply.