2011-043ORDINANCE NO. 2011- 43
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the
provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS AND PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE
AUTHORITY:
SECTION 1: Chapter 15.04 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.04
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.04.010 Adoption by reference
15.04.020 Amendments
15.04.010 Adoption by reference.
The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code is adopted by reference.
15.04.020 Amendments.
The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code is amended as follows:
Section 10 1. 1 Title. (Amend to read as follows.) These regulations shall be known
as the Building Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove, hereinafter referred to as
"this code ".
Section 101.4.4 Plumbing. (Amend to read as follows.) The provisions of the
Illinois 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 and
all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the Illinois Plumbing Code
shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Section 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. (Amend to read as follows.) The
codes 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 provisions of this code and referenced standards, the
provisions of this code shall apply. The following codes and standards are not
adopted by reference:
IPC -2006 International Plumbing Code;
IPSDC -2006 International Private Sewage Disposal Code;
IWUIC -2006 International Wildlife -Urban Interface Code;
IZC -2006 International Zoning Code.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. (delete.)
Section 106.2.1 Compliance with site plan. It shall be the responsibility of the
builder /developer to submit to the Building and Zoning Department a spot survey
prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor after the foundation is installed. This
survey must be at a scale of not less than one inch equal to thirty feet (1 " =30').
The survey must also indicate the elevation above sea level of the top of the
foundation wall and the top of the curb and sidewalk at lot lines extended relative
to a United States Geological Survey benchmark. No construction will be allowed
to proceed except for decking, underground water and sewer, and related items
until the spot survey is approved by the Building and Zoning Department. This
section applies to principal structures only and not to additions or accessory
structures.
Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. (Amend by adding the following) On
buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or
alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in
accordance with the schedule as established by the Village of Buffalo Grove.
A. A fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspection shall be paid
prior to the issuance of permit(s) in accordance with the following schedule:
1. Building Permit Fees. For construction costs up to one thousand dollars, the fee
will be fifty dollars. For construction costs over one thousand dollars, the fee will
be fifty dollars for the first one thousand dollars, plus ten dollars for each
additional one thousand dollars or fraction thereof. Decks, sheds, gazebos and
patios have a fifty -five dollar base fee plus fifteen cents per sq. ft. (not including
any electrical fees).
Whenever the cost of construction is a factor in determining a permit or plan
review fee, the valuation of building projects shall be established based on the
greater of:
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a. The cost of construction established by the International Code Council (ICC)
and published on their website. Adjustments to these figures shall be made on
March 1 of each year based upon ICC published data; or
b. The cost of construction as stated by the applicant or agent on the application
for the relevant permit.
2. Building Plan Review Fees.
Building S . Ft.
Plan Review Fee
Up to 500
$ 50.00
501 through 1,000
$ 75.00
1,001 through 2,000
$125.00
2,001 through 3,000
$175.00
3,001 through 4,000
$200.00
4,001 through 5,000
$250.00
5,001 and over
$0.05 per s . ft.
Alterations and remodeling where it is impractical to compute plan review fees on
a square foot basis, the fee shall be .25% (.0025) of the cost of the work to be
performed. The minimum plan review fee shall be fifty dollars.
3. Plumbing Permit Fees.
Water heater
$50.00
Each sump pump it
$15.00
Each sewer service
$15.00
Each water service
$15.00
Each water meter
$15.00
Each clean out
$10.00
Each plumbing fixture or
opening not listed
$10.00
In-ground swimming pool
$60.00
Lawn sprinkler system
$4.00/head $75.00
minimum
Sewer repair
$65.00
Minimum plumbing fee
$50.00
Plan review fee
$50.00 or 25% of building
plan review fee --
whichever is greater
4. Electrical Permit Fees.
(a) The fees for circuits shall be determined as follows:
15 AMPS - $7.00 each
20 AMPS - $12.00 each
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30 AMPS - $20.00 each
40 AMPS - $25.00 each
50 AMPS - $30.00 each
60 AMPS - $40.00 each
(b) For services, including service revisions, the fee shall be:
100 am
$50.00
101 through 200 am
$75.00
201 through 400 am
$100.00
401 through 800 amp
$150.00
801 through 1199 am
$200.00
1200 through 4000 am
$250.00
4001 through 8000 am
$300.00
(c) For feeder circuits, the fees shall be:
60 through 100 am
$35.00
101 through 200 am
$50.00
201 through 400 am
$65.00
401 through 600 am
$85.00
601 through 1000 am
$110.00
1001 through 2000 am
$130.00
(d) Motors. The fee for a motor three quarter horsepower or over shall be twenty -
five dollars for the first and fifteen dollars for each additional, plus the circuit fee.
Except for residential units, the fee for a motor less than three quarter horsepower
shall be ten dollars each, plus the circuit fee.
(e) Additional systems fees are as follows:
System
Fee
Audio communications
$50.00
Burglar alarm
$50.00
Electronic computer /data
processing
$50.00
Fire alarms stem
$100.00
Intercom and public
address system
$50.00 per system
Relocatable wired
partitions
$50.00
Temporary wiring
$50.00
(f) In all installations, except signs, the minimum fee shall be fifty dollars.
(g) Electrical permit fees for sign installations shall be based on circuit count in
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subsection (a) above.
(h) Minimum plan review fee shall be fifty dollars or twenty -five percent of the
building plan review fee -- whichever is greater.
5. Mechanical Permit Fees.
Heating:
Residential - New or
$50.00
replacement unit
All other uses (new
$50.00
installations) per 2,000 sq.
Semi - annual
ft. or fraction thereof
Air Conditioning:
(Window units not
included)
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
$80.00 per inspection
Residential - New or
$50.00
replacement unit
All other uses (new
$50.00
Plan review fee:
installations) per 2,000 sq.
ft. or fraction thereof
$175.00
Minimum mechanical fee
$50.00
Plan review fee:
escalator or manlift for
$50.00 or 25% of building
buildings of four stories or
plan review fee --
less
whichever is greater
6. Elevator Permit Fees.
New installation:
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
$125.00
moving walk, escalator,
conveyor or manlift
(includes initial inspection)
Semi - annual
inspection /Certificate of
compliance:
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
$80.00 per inspection
moving walk, escalator,
conveyor or manlift
Repairs and reinspections:
$80.00 per inspection
Plan review fee:
Each elevator, conveyor,
$175.00
dumbwaiter, moving walk,
escalator or manlift for
buildings of four stories or
less
Additional fee per floor for
$10.00
every story above four
stories:
7. Fire Protection System Fees.
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Fire Suppression
New automatic sprinkler
system
$50.00
Each system, 1 - -100 heads
$125.00
Every 100 additional heads
$50.00
or fraction thereof
Renovation to an existing
system:
The installation permit fee
20 heads or less
$25.00
21 -400 heads
$50.00
Every 100 additional heads
$50.00
or fraction thereof
Partial system of the
$50.00
domestic waters stem
Standpipes (each)
$50.00
Fire pumps (each)
$50.00
Hood suppression systems
$50.00
Clean agent extinguishing
$50.00
systems
Alternate fire extinguishing
$50.00
systems
Means of egress access
$50.00
controls stems
Plan review /inspection fee
$100.00
for fire suppression
systems
Fire Alarm Systems
New or modifications to an
$60.00
existing system (this is in
addition to a$ 100.00
electrical fee
Plan review /inspection fee
for fire alarm systems
5,000 sq. ft. or less
$50.00
5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft.
$5.00 per device (minimum
$100.00)
10,000 sq. ft. or more
$5.00 per device (minimum
$150.00)
8. Swimming Pool Fees.
Above - ground pools:
Installation or alteration
$50.00
In- ground pools will
comply with building fee
schedule.
The installation permit fee
shall be in addition to any
electrical or plumbing fees
that may be required.
9. Health Department Plan Review Fees. Plan review fees for the Health
Department shall be fifty dollars or twenty -five percent of building plan review
fee -- whichever is greater.
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10. Reinspection Fees. The aforementioned permit fees include one reinspection.
Any inspection or reinspection not covered by the fees designated in this section
shall be charged at fifty dollars per inspection.
11. Work Prior to Permit. Where work has been started prior to the issuance of a
permit, the normal permit fee shall be doubled with a minimum of fifty dollars
and a maximum of one thousand dollars.
12. Certificate of Occupancy. The fee for Certificate of Occupancy, including
business license inspections, shall be as follows:
Residential (per unit ) 1 $50.00
Non-residential (per unit) $150.00
13. Zoning /Code Compliance Letter -- non - residential only $150.00
14. Parking Lot Repairs /Restriping - $50.00
Section 112.1 Appeal: (Amend to read as follows.) Any person shall have the
right to appeal a decision of the code official to the Village Manager. A letter for
appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules
legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of
this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent or better method of construction is
proposed. All appeals shall be filed within thirty days of the decision of the code
official.
The Village Manager shall affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the code
official.
Section 112.2 Limitations on authority. (delete.)
Section 112.3 Qualifications. (delete.)
Section 406.1.4 Separation. Separations shall comply with the following: (Amend
to read as follows.)
1. The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic area
by means of a minimum 5/8 -inch gypsum board applied to the garage side.
Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms
above by not less than a 5/8 -inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent. Door
openings between a private garage and the dwelling unit shall be equipped with
either solid wood doors or solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 1 3/4
inches thick. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for
sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Doors shall be self - closing and self -
latching.
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2. Ducts in a private garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceilings separating
the dwelling unit from the garage shall be constructed of a minimum 0.019 -inch
sheet steel and shall have no openings into the garage.
3. A separation is not required between a Group R -3 and U carport, provided the
carport is entirely open on two or more sides and there are not enclosed areas
above.
Attached private garages shall be completely separated from adjacent tenant
vehicle spaces by means of a floor to ceiling partition or by a partition extending
to the underside of the roof deck. All interior combustible framing shall be
covered with 5/8 inch gypsum board or the equivalent.
Exceptions:
1. Garages of Type 1 or 2 construction or
2. Fully sprinklered garages complying with NFPA 13
3. Overhead doors including header and jambs.
Section 406.1.5 One -story frame detached garage and accessory buildings. (Add
Section 406.1.5 to read as follows.) Comply with construction requirements for
one -story dwellings with the following exceptions:
1. Foundation walls and footings shall not be less than eighteen inches (18 ")
below finish grade, six inches (6 ") minimum thickness at the top and shall be
flared to not less than twelve inches (12 ") at the bottom.
2. Grade beam construction is permitted consisting of a four inch (4 ") concrete
floor that is monolithically poured over a minimum four inches (4 ") of crushed
stone, sand or gravel with a minimum ten inches (10 ") thickened outer edge and a
width of twenty inches (20 ") around perimeter of building.
3. Studs, maximum spacing twenty -four inches (24 ") on center. Doubling of studs
not required on jambs of openings less than three feet, five inches (3'5") wide.
4. Wall sheathing and building paper may be omitted if corner bracing is used.
Each corner is to be braced from top downward in two directions to a minimum of
seventy -two inches (72 ") from corner at sill plate, and may be applied on the
inside surface of studs, minimum one inch by four inches (1 " X 4 ").
5. Corner post may be two (2) - two inches by four inches (2 "X4 ") or one (1) four
inches by four inches (4"X4").
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6. A single top plate may be installed in bearing and exterior walls, provided the
plate is adequately tied at joints, corners and intersecting walls, and the rafters or
joists are centered over the studs with a tolerance of no more than one (1) inch.
7. Concrete floor, minimum four inches (4 ") of concrete on minimum four inches
(4 ") of crushed stone, sand or gravel.
Section 406.4.3 Construction. (Add Section 406.4.3 to read as follows.)
Adjacent tenant vehicle spaces in public garages shall be completely separated by
means of a floor to ceiling partition or by a partition extending to the underside of
the roof deck. All interior combustible framing shall be covered with 5/8 inch
gypsum board or the equivalent.
Exceptions:
1. Garages of Type 1 or 2 construction or
2. Fully sprinklered garages complying with NFPA 13.
3. Overhead doors including header and jambs.
Section 415.6.4 Dry cleaning plants. (Amend to read as follows.) The
construction and installation of dry cleaning plants shall be in accordance with the
requirements of this code, the International Mechanical Code, the Illinois
Plumbing Code and NFPA 32. Dry cleaning solvents and systems shall be
classified in accordance with the International Fire Code.
Section 501.2 Address numbers. (Amend to read as follows.) Buildings shall have
approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification
placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road
fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background.
Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall
be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch.
Section 603.1.2 Piping. (Amend to read as follows.) The use of combustible
piping materials shall be permitted when installed in accordance with the
limitations of the International Mechanical Code and the Illinois Plumbing Code.
Section 903.2 Automatic Fire Suppression Systems, where required: (Amend to
read as follows.) Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in
all new buildings regardless of materials used in construction and/or use group
classification.
Exceptions:
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1. One - family dwelling, which is hereby defined as a building designed
exclusively for use and occupancy by one family which building is entirely
surrounded by open space and said open space being on the same zoning lot as the
building.
2. Detached accessory buildings with an intended use that is incidental to that of
the primary building on the same lot of record as a detached one - family dwelling.
Detached accessory buildings shall include, but not be limited to, detached
garages, storage sheds, and animal habitats.
3. Detached accessory buildings with an intended use that is incidental to that of
the primary building on the same lot of record where the primary building is
classified as a Use Group B, F, I, M, S, and U that are less than two hundred and
fifty square feet in size. This exception shall not apply if the horizontal separation
between the accessory building is less than twenty five feet from any other
building or the accessory building and /or structure is used for the storage of the
following hazardous materials:
(a) Flammable and/or combustible liquids classified as Class IA, IB, IC, II, and
IIIA if the combined quantity exceeds 30 gallons. (113.562 liters).
(b) Flammable gas if the quantity exceeds 10 gallons (37.9 liters) and /or 333
cubic feet of gas (9,429.5 liters).
(c) Corrosives.
(d) Toxic agents.
(e) Oxidizers classified as Class 2, 3, or 4. Class 1 oxidizers shall not exceed 100
gallons (378.5 liters) and /or 1,000 pounds (373.2 kilograms).
(f) Unstable /reactives.
(g) Water reactives if the quantity exceeds 100 gallons (378.8 liters) and/or 1,000
pounds (373.2 kilograms).
(h) Pyrophoric materials (all classifications).
(i) Organic peroxides (all classifications).
0) Explosives (all classifications).
4. Picnic shelters, gazebos, pergolas, and detached public restroom facilities with
a minimum horizontal separation of twenty -five feet from all other buildings. This
exception shall not apply if the picnic shelter, gazebo, pergola, or detached public
restroom is equipped with a permanent heat producing appliance that utilizes
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natural gas and /or propane as a fuel supply or if the detached public restroom
facility exceeds a total of four hundred square feet in size.
5. In telecommunications equipment buildings, a manual dry fire suppression
system shall be installed in those spaces or areas equipped exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution
equipment, batteries and standby engines provided that those spaces or areas are
equipped with an automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907
and are separated from the remainder of the building with fire separation
assemblies consisting of 1 -hour fire resistance rated walls and 2 -hour fire
resistance rated floor /ceiling assemblies.
Section 903.1.2 Sprinkler System Design Criteria: (Add Section 903.1.2 to read as
follows.)
Hydraulically calculated sprinkler systems shall be designed to maintain a
minimum of 10% or 5 psi pressure cushion (whichever is greater) between the
seasonal low water supply and the total sprinkler demand. The total sprinkler
demand shall include the sprinkler demand and hose stream demand, and /or
standpipe demand.
Section 903.2.13 Other required suppression systems: (Amend to read as follows.)
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any existing
building, excluding one - family dwellings, when:
1. The total square footage of the building or contiguous space is expanded to
3,000 square feet or more regardless of building separation, fire rated assemblies,
and type of construction.
2. Reconstruction involves structural modifications equal to or greater than 50%
of the building.
Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations: (Amend Subsections 3 and 4 to read as
follows.)
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building
by walls and floor /ceiling or roof /ceiling assemblies having a fire resistance rating
of not less than 2 hours, when approved by the fire official.
4. In rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with wholly
noncombustible contents, when approved by the fire official.
Section 903.4.3 Floor Control Valves: (Amend to read as follows.)
Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of
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connection to the riser on each floor of a multi -story building and on each floor in
high -rise buildings.
Section 903.6 Fire Pumps: (Add Section 903.6 to read as follows.)
All fire pumps shall have an outside test header. All test headers shall be equipped
with outside stem and yoke (OS &Y) gate valves. Provide a ball drip between the
OS &Y control valve and the outside test header. The test header shall have a
minimum 2- 1/2" test valves required by NFPA 20. All fire pump test headers
shall be wall mounted outside of the building. Test headers are not permitted
inside the fire pump room or building.
Section 903.7 Exterior access to sprinkler valve room /fire pump room: (Add
Section 903.7 to read as follows.)
An exterior access door shall be required to provide direct access to the automatic
fire sprinkler valves /pump room for all new buildings. Doors shall be labeled
"Fire Equipment Room ". In existing buildings, where possible, an outside access
door shall be provided. The fire pump room shall be constructed to provide a
minimum of one hour fire resistive rating.
Section 905.3.1 Building Height. (Amend to read as follows.)
Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings over two
stories in height or more than two stories below the highest level of fire
department vehicle access.
Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. (Amend by adding
the following.)
7. In all warehouse storage areas exceeding 20,000 square feet, and where
storage heights exceed 12' high, provide inside 2-1/2" fire hose valves.
Locate the valves at each exterior access /egress door to the warehouse
and /or storage area. Provide additional 2 -1/2" fire hose valves so that no
portion of the warehouse and /or storage area is more than 150' maximum
travel distance to a fire hose valve.
The fire hose valve system piping shall be:
a. A separate riser piping system.
b. The 2 -1/2" valves shall be supplied by a minimum of 4" pipe with
2-1/2" drops to each valve.
Section 907.2 Where required: (Amend to read as follows.)
1. Every new and existing building, except one family dwelling, requiring an
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electrical permit shall be required to have an approved automatic fire alarm
system.
2. All new required fire alarm systems shall transmit trouble, supervisory, and fire
signals directly to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department remote receiving station via
a wireless transmitter in accordance with NFPA 72. Only equipment certified and
approved by the remote receiving station, and /or its' designated proprietor may be
installed. The designated proprietary agent shall be the only authorized installer of
the approved radio transmitters. Existing systems shall be changed to wireless
upon alarm owners request, when the existing equipment is updated or where a
disconnection of the telephone lines has occurred for a time period of more than
thirty days.
3. All required fire alarm systems shall be connected to the Village of Buffalo
Grove remote receiving station in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exceptions:
(a) Smoke detectors in Use Group R -1 occupancy sleeping areas shall be installed
for alerting staff.
(b) Smoke detectors in occupancies in Use Group I -3 (907.2.6.3).
Section 907. 10.1 Individual tenant identification: (Add Section 907. 10.1 to read
as follows.)
All multi -tenant Use Group M buildings shall have individual sprinkler flow
switches and control valves. Sprinkler system activation shall include an outside
weatherproof clear strobe light over the entrance to each tenant space as directed
by the fire official. All outside strobe lights shall be minimum 75 candela.
Chapter 11 Accessibility (delete.)
Section 1203.4.1.2 Openings below grade: (Amend by adding the following)
Protect openings with metal gratings or other approved covers.
Section 1211 Signage: (Add Section 1211 to read as follows.)
Section 1211.1 Restroom signage. A legible sign designating the sex, either male
or female as well as unisex, shall be provided in a readily visible location near the
entrance to each toilet facility. Signs for accessible toilet facilities shall comply
with the 1997 Illinois Accessibility Code.
Section 1404.5.3 Lead - coated copper. (delete.)
Table 1405.2 is amended to read as follows.
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TABLE 1405.2
MINIMUM THICKNESS OF WEATHER COVERINGS
COVERING TYPE
MINIMUM THICKNESS
(inches)
Adhered masonry veneer
0.25
Aluminum siding
0.019
Anchored masonry veneer
2.625
Asbestos - cement boards
0.125
Asbestos shingles
0.156
Cold- rolled copper'
0.0216 nominal
Copper shingles'
0.0162 nominal
Exterior plywood (with
sheathing)
0.313
Exterior plywood (without
sheathing)
See Section 2304.6
Fiber cement la siding
0.25°
Fiber cement panel siding0.25
Fiberboard siding
0.5
Glass -fiber reinforced
concrete panels
0.375
Hardboard siding'
0.25
High-yield co er
0.0162 nominal
Marble slabs
1
Particleboard (with
sheathing)
See Section 2304.6
Particleboard (without
sheathing)
See Section 2304.6
Precast stone facing
0.625
Steel (approved corrosion
resistant
0.0149
Stone (cast artificial)
1.5
Stone natural
2
Structural glass
0.344
Stucco or exterior Portland
cement plaster
Three -coat work over:
Metal plaster base
0.875
Unit mason
0.625
Cast -in -place or precast
concrete
0.375
Two -coat work over:
Unit mason
0.5
Cast -in -place or precast
concrete
0.375
Terra cotta anchored
1
Terra cotta (adhered)
0.25
Vinyl sidina
0.035
Wood shingles
0.375
Wood siding (without
sheathin 8
0.5
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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"Wood siding of thickness less than 0.5 inch shall be placed over sheathing that
conforms to Section 2304.6.
bExclusive of texture.
'As measured at the bottom of decorative grooves.
d.16 ounces per square foot for cold - rolled copper, 12 ounces per square foot for
copper shingles and high -yield copper.
Section 1503.4 Roof drainage. (Amend to read as follows.) Design and
installation of roof drainage systems shall comply with the Illinois Plumbing
Code.
Table 1507.2.9.2 is amended to read as follows.
TABLE 1507.2.9.2
VALLEY LINING MATERIAL
MATERIAL
MINIMUM THICKNESS
GAGE
WEIGHT
Aluminum
0.024 in.
Aluminum
ASTM B 209, 0.024 inch
Cold- rolled copper
0.0216 in.
ASTM B 370,16 oz. per
square ft.
Copper
-
-
16 oz
Galvanized steel
0.0179 in.
26 (zinc- coated G90)
High -yield copper
0.0162 in.
-
ASTM B 370, 12 oz. per
square ft.
Painted terne
-
20 pounds
Stainless steel
28
-
Zinc alloy
0.027 in.
-
-
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 ounce = 28.35 g.
Table 1507.4.3(1) is amended to read as follows.
TABLE 1507.4.3(1)
METAL ROOF COVERINGS
ROOF COVERING TYPE
STANDARD
APPLICATION
RATE /THICKNESS
Aluminum
ASTM B 209, 0.024 inch
minimum thickness for
roll - formed panels and
0.019 inch minimum
thickness for press - formed
shingles.
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Aluminum -zinc alloy
ASTM A 792 AZ 50
coated steel
Cold - rolled copper
ASTM B 370 minimum 16
oz/sq. ft. and 12 oz. /sq. ft.
high yield copper for
metal -sheet roof covering
systems: 12 oz. /sq. ft. for
preformed metal shingle
systems.
Copper
16 oz. /sq. ft. for metal -
sheet roof - covering
systems: 12 oz. /sq. ft. for
preformed metal shingle
systems.
Galvanized steel
ASTM A 653 G -90 zinc -
coated'
Hard lead
2 lbs. /s . ft.
Pre painted steel
ASTM A 755
Stainless steel
ASTM A 240, 300 Series
Alloys
Steel
ASTM A 924
Terre and terne- coated
Terne coating of 40 lbs. per
stainless
double base box, field
painted where applicable in
accordance with
manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Zinc
0.027 inch minimum
thickness; 99.995%
electrolytic high grade zinc
with alloy additives of
copper (0.08% - 0.20 %),
titanium (0.07% - 0.12 %)
and aluminum (0.015%).
For SI: 1 ounce per square foot = 0.0026 kg /m
1 pound per square foot = 4.882 kg /m
1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.
a. For Group U buildings, the minimum coating thickness for ASTM A 653
galvanized steel roofing shall be G.
Section 1805.2 Depth of footings: (Amend to read as follows.) The minimum
depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 42 inches where
applicable, the depth of footings shall also conform to Sections 1805.2.1 through
1805.2.3.
Section 1805.2.1 Frost protection: (Amend to read as follows.) Except where
otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other permanent
supports of buildings and structures shall be protected by one or more of the
following methods:
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1. Extending below the frost line of the locality;
2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
3. Erecting on solid rock.
Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless such frozen condition is of a
permanent character.
Section 1805.4.5 Timber Footings -- (delete.)
Section 1805.4.6 Wood foundations -- (delete.)
Section 2406.3 Hazardous locations. (Amend by adding the following)
12. All new glazing installed in a ground floor location in every business located
in Business Districts B -1 through B -5 shall be safety glass. Each pane of tempered
glass, except tempered spandrel glass, shall be permanently identified by the
manufacturer. The identification label shall be acid etched, sand blasted, ceramic
fired, embossed or shall be of a type that once applied cannot be removed without
being destroyed and shall be visible when the unit is glazed. The installation of
replacement glass shall be the same as required for new installations.
Chapter 29 Plumbing systems. (delete.)
Section 3001.2 Referenced standards. (Amend to read as follows.) Conveyances
for which a building permit is issued as of the effective date of August 1, 2008,
(building permit for new construction or a permit issued for the
repair /modification of a conveyance) must be designed, constructed, installed,
operated, inspected, tested, maintained, altered and repaired in accordance with
the following standards and recommended practices:
(1) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016 -5990
(A) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1- 2007 /CSA B44 -07)
and Performance -Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1-
2007 /CSA B44.7 -07);
(B) Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks (ASME
A17.2- 2004);
(C) Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.3 -2005)
(upgrades required by application of the Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
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Escalators must be completed no later than January 1, 2009, except that upgrades
to the hydraulic cylinder system and the firefighter control system must be
completed by January 1, 2011);
(D) Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (ASME A18.1-
2005);
(E) Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors (ASME QEI -1- 2004).
(2) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10036
(A) Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators (ANSI
A10.4- 2004).
(3) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191 -4400
(A) Automated People Mover Standards (ASCE 21- 2000).
or other standards or practices as enacted by the State of Illinois.
Section 3001.3 Accessibility. (Amend to read as follows.)
Passenger elevators required to be accessible by the Illinois Accessibility Code
shall conform to ICC A117. 1.
Section 3401.3 Compliance with other codes. (Amend to read as follows.)
Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to existing structures
shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions and changes of
occupancy in the International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code,
International Mechanical Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, International Property
Maintenance Code, International Residential Code and ICC Electrical Code.
Chapter 35 Referenced standards: (Amend NFPA Section to read as follows.)
Pursuant to the Village's home rule authority, the following National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards are adopted by reference and supersede those
codes and standards listed in Chapter 35 of the 2006 International Building Code. This
adoption by reference specifically preempts and is in lieu of the requirements of Sections
1 -3 -1 and 1 -3 -2 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65, ILCS 5/1 -3 -1 and 5/1 -3 -2:
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(1) NFPA 10 2007 edition
Standard for the
Installation of Portable Fire
Extinguishers
(2) NFPA 14 2007 edition
Standard for the
Installation of Standpipes,
Private Hydrants and Hose
Systems
(3) NFPA 17A 2002
Standard for the
edition
Installation of Wet
Chemical Fire
Extinguishing Systems
(4) NFPA 20 2007 edition
Standard for the
Installation of Stationary
Fire Pumps
(5) NFPA 96 2008 edition
Standard for Ventilation
Control and Fire Protection
of Commercial Cooking
Operations
(6) NFPA 13 2007 edition
Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler
Systems
(7) NFPA 13D 2007
Standard for the
edition
Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One and Two
Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes
(8) NFPA 13 R 2007
Standard for the
edition
Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to and
Including Four Stories in
Height
(9) NFPA 30 2008 edition
Flammable and
Combustible Liquids Code
(10) NFPA 30B 2007
Standard for the
edition
Manufacture and Storage
of Aerosol Products
(11) NFPA 33 2007 edition
Standard for Spray
Application Using
Flammable or Combustible
Materials
(12) NFPA 1123 2006
Code for Outdoor
edition
Fireworks Displays
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(13) NFPA 1124 2006
edition
Code for the Manufacture,
Transportation, Storage,
and Retail Sales of
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic
Fireworks
(14) NFPA 1126 2006
edition
Standard for Proximate
Audience Pyrotechnics
(15) NFPA 58 2008 edition
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Code
(16) NFPA 72 2007 edition
National Fire Alarm Code
SECTION 2: Chapter 15.05, International Residential Code One- and Two -
Family Dwellings, is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.05
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
ONE- AND TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS
Sections:
15.05.010 Adoption by reference
15.05.020 Amendments
15.05.010 Adoption by reference. The 2006 edition of the International
Residential Code One- and Two - Family Dwellings is adopted by reference.
15.05.020 Amendments. The 2006 edition of the International Residential
Code One- and Two - Family Dwellings is hereby amended as follows:
Section R101.1 Title. (Amend to read as follows.) These regulations shall be
known as the Residential Code for One- and Two - Family Dwellings of the Village of
Buffalo Grove, hereinafter referred to as "this code ".
Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. (Amend to read as follows.) The
codes 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 provisions of this code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code
shall apply.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions
of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and
manufacturer's instructions shall apply.
The following codes and standards are not adopted by reference:
IPC -2006 International Plumbing Code;
IPSDC -2006 International Private Sewage Disposal Code;
IWUIC -2006 International Wildlife -Urban Interface Code;
IZC -2006 International Zoning Code.
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit. (delete.)
Section R106.1 Submittal documents. (Amend to read as follows.) Construction
documents for new single - family dwellings, two - family dwellings, townhouse dwellings,
duplex dwellings, additions to dwelling units above the first floor, modifications which
alter the roof of a dwelling unit of a substantial scope as determined by the Building
Official, shall be sealed and signed by an Illinois licensed architect or structural engineer.
Section R309.2 Separation required. (Amend to read as follows.) The garage shall
be completely separated from the residence and its attic area by not less than % -inch
gypsum board applied to the garage side. Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be
separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than % -inch 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 % -inch gypsum board or equivalent.
All other interior combustible framing located within a garage shall be covered with 5/8-
inch gypsum board or equivalent. Garages located less than 3 feet from a dwelling unit on
the same lot shall be protected with not less than % -inch gypsum board applied to the
interior side of exterior walls that are within this area. Openings in these walls shall be
regulated by Section R309.1. This provision does not apply to garage walls that are
perpendicular to the adjacent dwelling unit wall.
Section R311.4.3 Landings at doors. (Amend to read as follows.) There shall be a
floor or landing on each side of each exterior door. The floor or landing at the exterior
door shall not be more than 1.5 inches lower than the top of the threshold. The landing
shall be permitted to have a slope not to exceed 0.25 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal
(2- percent).
Exceptions:
1. The exterior landing at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 7 3/4 inches
below the top of the threshold, provided the door, other than an exterior storm
or screen door does not swing over the landing.
1. The height of floors at exterior doors other than the exit door required by
Section R311.4.1 shall not be more than 7 3/4 inches lower than the top of the
threshold.
The width of each landing shall not be less than the door served. Every landing shall have
a minimum dimension of 36 inches measured in the direction of travel.
Section R322.1 Scope. (delete.)
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Section R323.3 Accessibility. (Amend to read as follows.) Elevators or platform
lifts that are part of an accessible route required by the Illinois Accessibility Code, shall
comply with ICC A17.1.
Figure R403.1 (2) Permanent wood foundation basement wall section. (delete.)
Figure R403.1 (3) Permanent wood foundation crawl space section. (delete.)
Section R403.1.4 Minimum depth. (Amend to read as follows.) All exterior
footings shall be placed at least 42 inches below the undisturbed ground surface. Where
applicable, the depth of footings shall also conform to Sections R403.1.4.1 through
R403.1.4.2.
Section R403.1.4.1 Frost protection: (Amend to read as follows.) Except where
otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other permanent supports of
buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the following
methods:
1. Extended below the frost line specified in Table R301.2.(1);
2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
3. Erected on solid rock.
Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless the frozen condition is permanent.
Section R403.2 Footings for wood - foundations. (delete.)
Section R403.3 Frost protected shallow foundations. (delete.)
Section R403.3.1 Foundations adjoining frost protected shallow foundations. (delete.)
Section R403.3.1.1 Attachment to unheated slab -on -grade structure. (delete.)
Section R403.3.1.2 Attachment to heated structure. (delete.)
Section R404.2 Wood foundation wall. (delete.)
Section R404.2.1 Identification. (delete.)
Section R404.2.2 Stud size. (delete.)
Section R404.2.3 Height of backfill. (delete.)
Section R404.2.4 Backfilling. (delete.)
Section R404.2.5 Drainage and dam rp oofing. (delete.)
Section R404.2.6 Fastening. (delete.)
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Section R404.3 Wood sill plates. (delete.)
Section R405.2.1 Base. (delete.)
Section R405.2.2 Moisture barrier. (delete.)
Section R405.2.3 Drainage system. (delete.)
Section R502.7.1 Bridging. (Amend to read as follows.)
All joists shall be supported laterally by solid blocking, diagonal bridging (wood
or metal), or a continuous 1 inch by 3 inch (25.4 mm by 76 mm) strip nailed across the
bottom of joists perpendicular to joists at intervals not exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm).
Section R505.2 Wood foundations. (delete.)
Chapter 11 Energy efficiency. (delete.)
Chapter 25 Plumbing administration. (delete.)
Chapter 26 General plumbing requirements. (delete.)
Chapter 27 Plumbing fixtures. (delete.)
Chapter 29 Water supply and distribution. (delete.)
Chapter 30 Sanitary drainage. (delete.)
Chapter 31 Vents. (delete.)
Chapter 32 Traps. (delete.)
Chapter 33 General requirements. (delete.)
Chapter 34 Electrical definitions. (delete.)
Chapter 35 Services. (delete.)
Chapter 36 Branch circuit and feeder requirements. (delete.)
Chapter 37 Wiring methods. (delete.)
Chapter 38 Power and lighting distribution. (delete.)
Chapter 39 Devices and luminaires. (delete.)
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Chapter 40 Appliance installation. (delete.)
Chapter 41 Swimming pools. (delete.)
Chapter 42 Class 2 Remote - control signaling and power limited circuits. (delete.)
Appendix D Recommended procedure for safety inspection of an existing appliance
installation. (delete.)
Appendix E Manufactured housing used as dwellings. (delete.)
Appendix H Patio covers. (delete.)
Appendix I Private sewage disposal. (delete.)
Appendix L Permit fees. (delete.)
Appendix M Home day care — R -3 Occupancy. (delete.)
Appendix N Venting methods. (delete.)
Appendix O Gray water recycling systems. (delete.)
Appendix P Sprinkling. (Amend to add as follows.)
AP 101 Fire Sprinklers (Amend to read as follows.)
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new two - family
dwellings and townhouses in accordance with Section 903 as amended of the 2006
International Building Code.
Appendix Q ICC International Residential Code Electrical Provisions/National
Electrical Code Cross - Reference. (delete.)
SECTION 3: Chapter 15.07, International Fire Code, is amended to read as
follows:
Chapter 15.07
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.07.010 Adoption by reference
15.07.020 Amendments
15.07.010 Adoption by reference. The 2006 edition of the International Fire
Code is adopted by reference.
15.07.020 Amendments. The 2006 edition of the International Fire Code is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 10 1. 1 Title. (Amend to read as follows.) These regulations shall be known
as the Fire Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove, hereinafter referred to as "this code ".
Section 102.6 Referenced codes and standards. (Amend to read as follows.) The
codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45
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4 4
STATE OF ILLINOIS) ss.
COUNTY OF COOK )
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet M. Sirabian, certify that I am the duly elected
and acting Village Clerk of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. I further
certify that on September 12, 2011, the Corporate
Authorities of the Village passed and approved
Ordinance No. 2011 -43 AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL COD is prepared,
and a copy of such Ordinance was posted in and at
the Village Hall, commencing on September 13,
2011 and continuing for at least ten days thereafter.
Copies of such Ordinance were also available for
public inspection upon request in the Office of
Village Clerk.
Dated at Buffalo Grove, Illinois, this 13"' day of
September, 2011.
V/i�lage Clerk
and such codes and standards 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 the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall
apply. The following codes and standards are not adopted by reference:
IPC -2006 International Plumbing Code;
IWUIC -2006 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code.
Section 505.1 Address numbers. (Amend to read as follows.)
Each structure to which an address number has been assigned shall have such
number displayed in a position easily observed and readable from the public right -of-
way. All numbers shall be in Arabic numerals at least six (6) inches high with a one (1)
inch stroke. The color of the numbers shall be in contrast with the background for the
numbers.
Section 506.1 Key boxes. (Amend to read as follows.)
All buildings or structures equipped with a fire alarm or fire suppression system
shall provide a fire department key box on the exterior of the building or structure. The
box shall contain keys to allow fire department entry in the event of fire alarm activation
or an emergency. The fire official may also require a fire department key box if access to
the building, structure or area is unduly difficult. All fire department key boxes, location
of the key boxes, and the number of key boxes required shall be approved by the fire
official.
Section 905.3.1 Building height. (Amend to read as follows.)
Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings over two
stories in height or more than two stories below the highest level of fire department
vehicle access.
Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. (Amend by adding
the following.)
7. In all warehouse storage areas exceeding 20,000 square feet, and where
storage heights exceed 12' high, provide inside 2 -1/2" fire hose valves.
Locate the valves at each exterior access /egress door to the warehouse
and /or storage area. Provide additional 2 -1/2" fire hose valves so that no
portion of the warehouse and /or storage area is more than 150' maximum
travel distance to a fire hose valve.
The fire hose valve system piping shall be:
a. A separate riser piping system.
b. The 2 -1/2" valves shall be supplied by a minimum of 4" pipe with 2-
1 /2" drops to each valve.
Section 906.1 Portable fire extin uig shers. (Amend to read as follows.)
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Where required: A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in the following
locations in accordance with NFPA 10, 2007 edition.
1. In all occupancies in Use Groups A -1, A -2, A -3, A -4, B, F -1, F -2, I -1, M, R-
l(except single family dwellings not used as adult care or child care facilities), S -1, S -2,
and H.
2. In all areas containing commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems Class K fire
extinguishers are required.
3. In all areas where fuel is used, stored or dispensed.
4. In all areas where flammable or combustible liquids is used in the operation of
spraying, coating, or dipping.
5. In all occupancies in Use Group I -3 at staff locations. Access to portable fire
extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked.
6. On each floor of structures under construction, except occupancies in Use
Group R -3.
7. In any laboratory, shop or other room of similar purpose.
8. Where required by sections indicated in Table 906.1 for various operations,
processes, structures and areas.
Section 3301.1.3 Fireworks. (Amend to read as follows.)
The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are
prohibited.
Exceptions:
1) Storage and handling and use of fireworks at display sites in accordance with
Sections 3304 and 3308.5 and NFPA1123 or NFPA 1126 listed in Chapter 35 of
the 2006 International Building Code.
2) The retail sale of approved consumer novelties as defined by this Ordinance
shall be permitted but only to persons 18 years of age or older. Such sales shall be
permitted only in buildings equipped with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
The display of consumer novelties in a building shall be separated from all exit
doors by a minimum distance of 20 feet or as approved in advance in writing by
the Fire Chief. The sale of consumer novelties shall not be permitted at any
building or on any property where flammable or combustible liquids or gases are
sold or dispensed.
Section 3301.1.3.1 Penalties for Possession. (add Section 3301.1.3.1 to read as
follows.)
Any person, firm, corporation, or entity that violates any provision of Section
3301.1.3 shall be subject to an escalating fine schedule as follows:
1. First offense: $50
2. Second offense: $100
3. Third offense and each subsequent offense: $250
Section 3302.1 Definitions. (Amend by adding the following)
CONSUMER NOVELTIES. Consumer novelties shall mean: (i) snakes, glow
worm pellets, smoke devices, trick snappers, trick matches, cigarette loads, auto burglar
alarms, toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, and other devices in which paper or plastic caps
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containing 0.25 grains or less of explosive compound are used, provided they are
constructed so that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the
explosion, and (ii) toy pistol paper or plastic caps which contain less than 0.25 grains of
explosive mixture.
Section 3308.2.1 Outdoor displays. (Amend to read as follows.)
In addition to the requirements of Section 403, permit applications for outdoor
fireworks displays using Division 1.3G fireworks shall include a diagram of the location
at which the display will be conducted, including the site from which fireworks will be
discharged; the location of buildings, highways, overhead obstructions and utilities; and
the lines behind which the audience will be restrained. All outdoor fireworks displays
shall be electronically fired using approved electronic firing units and approved mortar
racks.
All outdoor fireworks displays shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois
Fireworks Use Act (425 ILCS 35), and the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator
Licensing Act (225 ILCS 227).
Section 3308.11 Retail display and sale. (Amend to read as follows.)
It shall be unlawful to display, sell, store, or advertise for sale any Class 1.3G or
1 AG fireworks within the Village of Buffalo Grove.
SECTION 4: Chapter 15.08, Electrical Code, of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.08
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
15.08.010 Adoption by reference.
15.08.020 Amendments.
Section 15.08.0 10 Adoption by reference. The 2005 edition of the National
Electrical Code is adopted by reference.
Section 15.08.020 Amendments. The 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code
is hereby amended as follows:
Article 110.24. Identification of the Electrical Contractor. (Add Section 110.24 to read as
follows.)
The name of the electrical contractor performing the work on all new electrical services
shall be displayed on the service panel cover.
Article 110.26(C)(2). Large Equipment. (Amend to read as follows.)
For equipment rated 1200 amperes or more and over 1.8m (6ft) wide that contains
overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control devices, there shall be one entrance to
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the required working space not less than thirty -two (32) inches wide and six and two
thirds (6 -2/3) feet high at each end of the working space. Where the entrance has a
personnel door(s), the door(s) shall open in the direction of egress and be equipped with
panic bars, pressure plates, or other devices that are normally latched but open under
ample pressure.
A single entrance to the required working space shall be permitted where either of the
conditions in 110.26(C)(2)(a) or (C)(2)(b) is met.
(a) Unobstructed Exit. Where the location permits a continuous and unobstructed way of
exit travel, a single entrance to the working space shall be permitted.
(b) Extra working space. Where the depth of the working space is twice that required by
110.26(A)(1), a single entrance shall be permitted. It shall be located so that the distance
from the equipment to the nearest edge of the entrance is not less than the minimum clear
distance specified in Table 110.26(A)(1) for equipment operating at that voltage and in
that condition.
Article 210.4 Multiwire Branch Circuits. (Amend by adding the following)
210.4(D). Identification of the Underground Conductors. The means of identification of
each system phase conductor, wherever accessible, shall be color coded for 277/480 volt
(brown, orange and yellow with gray as neutral conductor) and for 120/208 volt (black,
red, blue with white as neutral conductor).
Article 210.12(B). Dwelling Unit Bedrooms. (Amend by adding the following.)
Exception No. 1: The location of the arc -fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be
at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b):
(a) The arc -fault circuit interrupter installed within 1.8 in (6 ft) of the branch circuit
conductors.
(b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc -
fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a metal raceway or a cable with a
metal sheath.
Exception No. 2: Where RMC, IMC or EMT, meeting the requirements of Section
250.118 using a metal outlet and junction boxes is installed for the portion of the branch
circuit between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet, it shall be
permitted to install a combination AFCI at the first outlet to provide protection for the
remaining portion of the circuit.
Article 210.52(G). Basements and Garages. (Amend by adding the following.)
In the construction of, or addition to, attached and detached garages, at least one
lampholder, one switch and one G.F.C.I. receptacle shall be required.
Article 215.9. Ground -fault circuit - interrupter protection for personnel. (Amend by
adding the following.)
Ground -fault circuit interrupters shall be self - contained units, circuit breaker types, feed -
through receptacle types or other approved types. When feed through G.F.C.I. receptacles
are used, they shall feed only receptacles on the same floor as the resetting means.
Article 230.4. Services. (Add Article 230.4 to read as follows.)
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1. Each dwelling unit main service entrance equipment shall consist of a single
disconnecting means of not less than 100 - ampere capacity. A minimum of six (6)
breakers or fuses must be in use for any dwelling unit.
2. In commercial and industrial buildings, the service shall have a rating not less than
the load to be carried; however, in no case shall the service by smaller than 100-
ampere.
3. Half -size breakers are not approved for any use.
Article 230.23(B). Minimum size. (Amend to read as follows.)
The conductors shall not be smaller than 8AWG copper. The use of aluminum or copper -
clad aluminum wire for the purpose of Article 230 is prohibited.
Article 230.31(B). Minimum size. (Amend to read as follows.)
The conductors shall not be smaller than 8AWG copper. The use of aluminum or copper -
clad aluminum wire for the purpose of Article 230 is prohibited.
Article 230.43. Wiring methods for 600 volts, nominal, or less. (Amend to read as
follows.)
Service - entrance conductors preceding the first disconnecting means shall be installed in
accordance with the applicable requirements of this Code covering the type of wiring
method used and limited to the following methods:
(1) Rigid metal conduit
(2) Intermediate metal conduit
(3) Rigid nonmetallic conduit when located outside the structure and terminating at the
local utility pad
Article 230.67. Location. (Add Article 230.67 to read as follows.)
No outside meter fitting for a single - family house shall be installed on the front or rear
wall of the building, only a side wall installation is permitted.
Article 230.70(A)(1). Readily accessible location. (Amend to read as follows.)
The service disconnecting means (circuit breaker or fused switch device(s)) shall be
located within five (5) feet of the point where the service conductors enter the building
and /or within five (5) feet of the metering device.
Exceptions to this rule shall be made only with the approval of the Public Utilities and the
Electrical Inspector having jurisdiction.
Article 230.71(A) General. (Amend to read as follows.)
In all applications a single main disconnecting means shall be installed.
Exceptions to this rule shall be made only with the approval of the Electrical Inspector
having jurisdiction.
Note: Sequence switching NOT permitted.
Article 230.71(B) Single -pole units. (Amend to read as follows.)
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In all applications a single main disconnecting means shall be installed.
Exceptions to this rule shall be made only with the approval of the Electrical Inspector
having jurisdiction.
Note: Sequence switching not permitted.
Article 240.87. Circuit breakers for other than dwelling units. (Add Article 240.87 to read
as follows.)
All electrical panels shall be bolt -on type circuit breakers.
Article 250.30(A)(1). System bonding jumper. (Amend to read as follows.)
An unspliced system bonding jumper in compliance with 250.28(A) through (D) that is
sized based on the derived phase conductors shall be used to connect the equipment
grounding conductor. This connection shall be made only at the point of the separately
derived system that has no disconnecting means or overcurrent devices. The point of
connection of the grounding electrode conductor shall directly connect to the grounded
terminal of the separately derived system.
Exception No. 1: For separately derived systems that are dual fed (double ended) in a
common enclosure or grouped together in separate enclosures and employing a secondary
tie, a single system bonding jumper connection to the tie point of the grounded circuit
conductors from each power source shall be permitted.
Exception No. 2: A system bonding jumper at both the source and the first disconnecting
means shall be permitted where doing so does not establish a parallel path for the
grounded conductor. Where a grounded conductor is used in this manner, it shall be
smaller than the size specified for the system bonding jumper but shall not be required to
be larger than the grounded conductor(s). For the purposes of this exception, connection
through the earth shall not be considered as provided a parallel path.
Exception No. 3: The size of the system bonding jumper for a system that supplies a
Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 circuit, and is derived from a transformer rated not more than
1000 volt- amperes, shall not be smaller than the derived phase conductors and shall not
be smaller than 14 AWG copper or 12 AWG aluminum.
Article 250.52(A)(1). Metal underground water pipe. (Amend to read as follows.)
A metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the earth for 3. Om (1 Oft) or more
(including any metal well casing effectively bonded to the pipe) and electrically
continuous (or made electrically continuous by bonding around insulating joints or
insulating pipe) to the points of connection of the grounding electrode conductor and the
bonding conductors. Interior metal water piping located more than 1.52m (5ft) from the
point of entrance to the building shall not be used as a part of the grounding electrode
system or as a conductor to interconnect electrodes that are part of the grounding
electrode system.
All ground conductors shall be enclosed in conduit and run to street side of water meter
and shall be terminated in a visible and readily accessible location with a "Warning Tag ".
Water meter shall have a jumper wire installed.
Article 250.62. Grounding electrode conductor material. (Amend to read as follows.)
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The grounding electrode conductor shall be copper. The use of aluminum or copper -clad
aluminum wire for the purpose of grounding is prohibited. The grounding electrode
conductor shall be solid or stranded, insulated or covered.
Article 300.13 Mechanical and electrical continuity- conductors. (Amend by adding the
following.)
(C) Use of stab -lock connections on receptacles is prohibited.
Article 310.2(B). Conductor Material. (Amend to read as follows.)
Use of aluminum conductors and copper -clad aluminum conductors is prohibited.
Conductor material shall be copper only.
Article 320. Armored Cable: Type AC. (delete.)
Article 324. Flat Conductor Cable: Type FCC. (delete.)
Article 330. Metal -Clad Cable: Type MC. (delete.)
Article 334. Nonmetallic- Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS. (delete.)
Article 338.10(B). Branch Circuits or Feeders. (delete.)
Article 352.10(A)(Q(D)(E)(F) Uses Permitted. (delete.)
Article 352.12. Uses Not Permitted. (Amend by adding the following.)
(G) Conduits installed below or in concrete slabs. All conduits that are installed below or
in concrete slabs within the perimeters of the foundation wall shall be rigid galvanized
metal conduit.
(H) Detached Structures. All conduits that contain conductors for the purpose of
supplying electricity to detached structures such as garages, storage sheds, etc., shall be
installed in rigid galvanized metal conduit.
Article 356. Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit: Type LFNC. (delete.)
Article 358.12. Uses Not Permitted. (Amend to read as follows.)
The use of listed electrical metal tubing shall be permitted for both exposed and
concealed work. Electrical metal tubing shall not be used:
(1) Where, during installation or afterward, it will be subject to severe physical
damage
(2) Where protected from corrosion solely by enamel
(3) In cinder concrete or cinder fill where subject to permanent moisture unless
protected on all sides by a layer of noncinder concrete at least 50 mm (2 in.) thick
or unless the tubing is at least 450 mm (18 in.) under the fill
(4) In any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted by sections502.4, 503.3,
and 504.20
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(5) For the support of fixtures or other equipment except conduit bodies no larger
than the largest trade size of the tubing
(6) In earth or concrete on or below grade. Where practicable, dissimilar metals in
contact anywhere in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of
galvanic action
Exception: Aluminum fittings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with steel
electrical metal tubing.
Article 382. Nonmetallic Extensions. (delete.)
Article 394. Concealed Knob- and -Tube Wiring. (delete.)
Article 396. Messenger Supported Wiring. (delete.)
Article 398. Open Wiring on Insulators. (delete.)
Article 450.27. Oil- Insulated Transformers Installed Outdoors. (Amend to read as
follows.)
Space separations shall be at least five (5) feet horizontally from a doorway or window
and twenty (20) feet from a fire escape.
Article 505. Class 1, Zone 0, 1, and 2 Locations. (delete.)
Article 525.20(G). Protection. (Amend to read as follows.)
Flexible cords or cables running on the ground where accessible to the public shall be
covered with approved nonconductive mats. Cables and mats shall be arranged so as not
to present a tripping hazard.
Article 552. Park Trailers. (delete.)
Article 604.4. Uses Permitted. Exception No. 1 and Exception No. 2 are deleted.
Article 604.6(A)(2). Conduits. Exception No. 1 and Exception No. 2 are deleted.
Table 680.10 Minimum Burial Depths. (Amend to read as follows.)
Minimum burial
Wiring method mm in.
Rigid metal conduit 150 6
Article 680.23(A)(4). Voltage Limitation. (Amend to read as follows.)
Lighting fixtures installed in swimming pools, fountains, and the like, shall not operate
at more than twelve (12) volts, as measured between conductors.
Article 700.12(F). Unit Equipment. (Amend to read as follows.)
Individual unit equipment for emergency illumination shall consist of the following:
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(1) A rechargeable battery
(2) A battery charging means
(3) Provisions for one or more lamps mounted on the equipment, or shall be permitted to
have terminals for remote lamps, or both
(4) A relaying device arranged to energize the lamps automatically upon failure of the
supply to the unit equipment
The batteries shall be of suitable rating and capacity to supply and maintain at not
less than 87 1/2 percent of the nominal battery voltage for the total lamp load associated
with the unit for a period of at least 1 1/2 hours, or the unit equipment shall supply and
maintain not less than 60 percent of the initial hours. Storage batteries, whether of the
acid or alkali type, shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of
emergency service.
Unit equipment shall be permanently fixed in place (i.e., not portable) and shall
have all wiring to each unit installed in accordance with the requirements of any of the
wiring methods in Chapter 3. The branch circuit feeding the unit equipment shall be the
same branch circuit as that serving the normal lighting in the area and connected ahead of
any local switches. The branch circuit feeding unit equipment shall be clearly identified
at the distribution panel. Emergency illumination fixtures that obtain power from a unit
equipment and are not part of the unit equipment shall be wired to the unit equipment as
required by Section 700.9 and by one of the wiring methods of Chapter 3.
Exception: In a separate and uninterrupted area supplied by a minimum of three normal
lighting circuits, a separate branch circuit for unit equipment shall be permitted if it
originates from the same panelboard as that of the normal lighting circuits and is
provided with a lock -on feature.
Article 700.16. Emergency Illumination. (Amend to read as follows.)
Emergency illumination shall include all required means of egress lighting, illuminated
exit signs and all other lights specified as necessary to provide required illumination.
Emergency lighting systems shall be designed and installed so that the failure of
any individual lighting element, such as the burning out of a light bulb, cannot leave in
total darkness any space that requires emergency illumination.
Where high- intensity discharge lighting such as high and low- pressure sodium,
mercury vapor, and metal halide is used as the sole source of normal illumination, the
emergency lighting system shall be required to operate until normal illumination has been
restored.
Emergency (battery pack) lighting shall be installed in each electrical room,
closet, or vault, wherever an electrical service is located, or adjacent to any electrical
service panel.
Article 701.11(D). Separate Service. (delete.)
Article 720.12. Water Meter Conduit. (Add Article 720.12 to read as follows.)
In all new construction a metal conduit shall be installed from the water meter location to
an outside wall at a point approximately five (5) feet from the front of the building and
three (3) feet to five (5) feet in height from the top of the foundation wall, or to a location
approved by the electrical inspector. This conduit is low voltage wiring to a remote
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reader for the water meter; wiring and reader will be installed by the Department of
Public Works.
Annex G. Administration and enforcement. (delete.)
SECTION 5: Chapter 15.14 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.14
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Sections:
15.14.010 Adoption by reference.
15.14.020 Amendments.
15.14.010 Adoption by reference. (Amend to read as follows.)
The 2009 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code is adopted by
reference.
15.14.020 Amendments. (Amend to read as follows.)
The 2009 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code is amended to read
as follows:
Section 102.1.1 Above code programs. (Amend to read as follows.)
The code official or other authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to deem a
national, state or local energy efficiency program to exceed the energy efficiency
required by this code. Buildings approved in writing by such an energy efficiency
program shall be considered in compliance with this code. Two sets of compliance
statements, such as but not limited to either a REScheck or COMcheck or equal approved
energy efficiency program, are required to be submitted by the person responsible for the
construction drawings. If a licensed design professional is responsible, these sets are to be
signed and sealed by the design professional. The requirements identified as "mandatory"
in Chapters 4 and 5 of this code, as applicable, shall be met.
Section 106.1 General. (Amend to read as follows.)
The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those listed in Chapter 6, and
such codes and standards shall be considered as part of the requirements of this code to
the prescribed extent of each such reference. The following codes and standards are not
adopted by reference:
IBC -2009 International Building Code
IFC -2009 International Fire Code
IFGC -2009 International Fuel Gas Code
IMC -2009 International Mechanical Code
IPC -2009 International Plumbing Code
IRC -2009 International Residential Code
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SECTION 6: Chapter 15.16 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.16
ANTIBURGLARY SECURITY CODE
Sections:
15.16.010
Scope.
15.16.020
Definitions.
15.16.030
Responsibility for compliance.
15.16.040
Alternate materials and methods of construction.
15.16.050
Tests.
15.16.060
Exceptions.
15.16.070
Unlawful acts designated — Violations and penalties.
15.16.080
Appeals.
15.16.090
Private dwelling — Minimum standards.
15.16.100
Multiple dwelling — Minimum standards.
15.16.010 Scope.
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to:
A. All new construction;
B. The entire building or structure when additions, alterations, or repairs within any
twelve -month period, exceed fifty percent of the replacement value of the existing
building or structure.
15.16.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
A. `Burglar- resistant glazing material" means a glazed minimum of one -half inch
tempered insulated glass.
B. "Cylinder guard" means a hardened steel ring or plate surrounding the otherwise
exposed portion of a cylinder lock to prevent cutting, drilling, prying, pulling or
wrenching with common tools.
C. "Deadbolt" means a bolt which has no automatic spring action and which is
operated by a key cylinder, thumb turn, or lever, and is held fast when in the projected
position.
D. "Deadlatch" means a latch which is held in the latched position within a strike by
an added, integral bolt -type mechanism and is again released by a key from the outside
and a knob or similar actuator from the inside.
E. "Door scope" means a system of lenses encased for convenient installation in
entrance doors permitting an inside viewer to observe the outside with the door closed.
F. "Double cylinder" means a locking device with a keyway on both sides of the
door.
G. "Multiple dwelling" means any building or structure used to provide sleeping
accommodations for more than one family unit or person who is not being detained
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involuntarily or for medical or other care or treatment, including, but not limited to
hotels, motels, rooming houses, dormitories, apartments, and duplexes.
H. "Private dwelling" means any building or structure used as a residence by one
family unit, with the exception of mobile homes.
I. "Rated" means listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, American Society of Testing
Material, U.S. Bureau of Testing Standards or other approved laboratory.
J. "Strike plate" means a steel plate secured to the door frame which protects the area
into which a latch or bolt projects.
15.16.030 Responsibility for compliance.
. The owner of any building or structure or designated agent shall be responsible for
compliance with the specifications set forth in this Chapter.
15.16.040 Alternate materials and methods of construction.
The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to prevent the use of alternate devices
or methods of construction other than those prescribed, provided such alternatives afford
the same or a greater degree of security, and they are approved by the building official.
The burdens of proving that such alternative meets or surpasses the provisions of this
Chapter shall be upon the person requesting its approval.
15.16.050 Tests.
Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this
Chapter or evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the
requirements of this Chapter, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or
methods of construction, the building official may require tests as proof of compliance to
be made at the expense of the owner or agent by an approved agency.
15.16.060 Exceptions.
No portion of this Chapter shall supersede any local, state or federal laws, regulations,
or codes dealing with the life - safety factors.
15.16.070 Unlawful acts designated -- Violations and penalties.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, improve, convert, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the
Village, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions
of this Chapter.
Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be punished according to the
provisions of Chapter 1.08.
15.16.080 Appeals. (Amend to read as follows.)
Any person aggrieved may appeal the decision of the building official as provided in
Section 112.1 of Section 15.04.020.
15.16.090 Private dwelling -- Minimum standards.
A. Exterior Doors.
1. Exterior doors and doors leading from garage areas into private family dwellings
shall be either of solid core wood having a minimum thickness of one and three- fourths
inches or metal clad flush or embossed doors with a minimum thickness around the
perimeter of one and three - fourths inches.
2. Exterior doors and doors leading from garage areas into private family dwellings
shall have single cylinder dead bolt devices with a minimum throw of one inch.
3. Vision panels in exterior doors or within forty inches of the inside activating device
must be of burglar- resistant glazing material.
4. Exterior doors swinging out shall have nonremovable hinge pins.
5. In- swinging exterior doors shall have rabbeted jambs.
6. Jambs for all doors shall be so constructed or protected as to prevent violation of
the function of the strike.
7. Bored cylinder locks shall be equipped with cylinder guards as previously defined.
B. Accessible Sliding Patio Type Doors.
1. All single sliding patio doors shall have the movable section of the door sliding on
the inside of the fixed portion of the door, unless specifically manufactured to be installed
with movable section of the door on the outside.
2. A lock shall be provided on all sliding patio doors. Mounting screws for the lock
shall be inaccessible from the outside.
C. Accessible Windows.
1. Windows shall be so constructed that when the window is locked it cannot be lifted
from the frame.
2. Window locking devices shall be provided.
15.16. 100 Multiple dwelling — minimum standards.
A. Exterior Doors.
1. Exterior doors into multiple dwelling buildings and doors leading into stairwells,
except in hotels and motels, shall be equipped with self - closing devices, and shall have
self - locking (deadlatch) devices, allowing egress to the exterior of the building or into the
garage area, or stairwell.
B. Garage Doors.
1. Whenever parking facilities are provided, either under or within the confines of the
perimeter walls of any multiple dwelling, such facility shall be fully enclosed and
provided with a locking device on the overhead door.
C. Entrance Doors to Individual Units.
1. Entrance doors to individual units shall be either of solid core wood having a
minimum thickness of one and three- fourths inches or metal clad flush or embossed
doors with a minimum thickness around the perimeter of one and three - fourth inches.
2. Swinging entrance doors to individual units shall be equipped with a keyed lockset
with a dead latch and a separate deadbolt with a one -inch throw. Deadbolts shall be
located a minimum of four inches from the lockset.
3. Vision panels in individual unit entrance doors or within forty inches of the inside
activating device shall be of burglar- resistant glazing material.
4. A viewer or door scope shall be provided in each individual unit entrance door
which does not contain a vision panel.
5. Door closers will be provided on each individual entrance door.
6. Doors swinging out shall have nonremovable hinge pins.
7. In- swinging doors shall have rabbeted jambs.
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8. Jambs for all doors shall be so constructed or protected as to prevent violation of
the function of the strike.
D. Accessible Sliding Patio Type Doors.
1. All single patio doors shall have the movable section of the door sliding on.the
inside of the fixed portion of the door, unless specifically manufactured to be installed
with movable section of the door on the outside.
2. A lock shall be provided on all sliding patio doors. Mounting screws for the lock
shall be inaccessible from the outside.
E. Windows.
1. Windows shall be so constructed that when the window is locked it cannot be lifted
from the frame.
2. Window locking devices shall be provided.
SECTION 7: Chapter 15.20 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sections:
15.20.010 Compliance to provisions required.
15.20.020 Construction -- Permit -- Requirement.
15.20.030 Construction -- Fee -- Designated.
15.20.040 Residential districts.
15.20.050 Golf course lots.
15.20.060 Nonresidential districts.
15.20.070 Ornamental fences.
15.20.080 Projections, barbed wire -- Prohibited.
15.20.090 Construction and appearance.
15.20.100 Abatement of safety hazard, public nuisance.
15.20.110 Variance -- Authority to grant.
15.20.120 Variance -- Public hearing.
15.20.130 Variance -- Decision -- Appeal.
15.20.140 Variance- -Golf course lots.
15.20.150 Violation -- Penalty.
15.20.010 Compliance to provisions required.
No person, firm or corporation shall erect or cause to be erected any fence or
other screening structure unless it is in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
15.20.020 Construction -- Permit -- Requirement.
It is unlawful to erect any fence without first having secured a permit. Application
for permits shall be made to the building department, and shall specify the intended
location, type and size of fence. The intended location of fences shall be shown on a plat
of survey submitted with the application.
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15.20.030 Construction -- Fee -- Designated.
A. The fee for a fence permit shall be twenty dollars for the first one hundred
lineal feet and five dollars for each additional one hundred lineal feet or any part thereof.
The fee shall be paid at the time of permit issuance.
B. Where work has been started prior to the issuance of a permit, the normal
permit fee shall be doubled but said payment shall not relieve any person from complying
with the provisions or being subject to penalties described in this Chapter.
15.20.040 Residential districts. (Amend to read as follows.)
The following restrictions apply in residential districts:
A. Fences may be erected, placed and maintained to a height not to exceed
six feet above ground level. No fence, other than an Ornamental Fence,
shall be located nearer to the street than the front line of the building. It
shall be permissible to erect a fence on a lot up to the lot line at the rear of
a lot where the front and rear of the lot are both on a street. No fence may
be erected to a height exceeding three feet above the street grade within
forty -five feet of the intersection of any curb -lines or street lines projected.
B. Fences may be erected, placed and maintained on corner lots to a height
not to exceed six feet above ground level. No such fence shall be located
nearer to any street than the building setback line.
C. Either solid or opaque fences may be erected, placed and maintained
around patios to be a height not to exceed six feet above ground level or
six feet above a wood deck. No such screening structure shall be located
nearer to any interior lot line than permitted for the main building.
D. Either solid or opaque fences, to a height not to exceed six feet, may be
erected, placed and maintained along a shared lot line between
residentially zoned property and:
1. Nonresidentially zoned property;
2. Major streets and highways (as defined in the Village
Transportation Plan); or
3. A railroad right -of -way.
15.20.050 Golf course lots.
A. Definitions. The following definitions pertain only to this section of the
Fence Code. Definitions in other Village ordinances are not applicable.
"Above- ground pool" means a removable pool of any shape that is located on the
surrounding earth and may be readily disassembled or stored and reassembled to its
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original integrity.
"Hot tub /spa" means any structure that contains water not less than twenty -four
inches in depth or has a surface area of not less than two hundred fifty square feet or is
equipped with a water - recirculating system and is not intended to be used for swimming
or diving. It may include jet circulation, hot water, cold water mineral baths, air induction
bubbles, or any combination thereof.
"In- ground pool" means a pool that is constructed in the ground and in such a
manner that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.
"Swimming pool" means any structure that contains water over twenty -four
inches in depth or has a surface area of not less than two hundred fifty square feet or is
equipped with a water - recirculating system and is intended to be used for swimming.
B. No fence is allowed in any rear yard that abuts a golf course.
C. Exceptions.
1. A four -foot high fence is allowed on the property line if it is to be used in
conjunction with an in- ground swimming pool requiring such fencing. In
such cases a permit for the erection of a four -foot fence will be issued with
the in- ground swimming pool permit, as long as they comply with Village
regulations, including but not by way of limitation, the Village building
code.
2. A four -foot high fence is allowed, not to exceed a distance of six feet from
the edge of an above - ground swimming pool or hot tub /spa requiring such
fencing. In such cases a permit for the erection of a four -foot high fence
will be issued with the above - ground swimming pool or hot tub /spa
permit, as long as they comply with Village regulations, including but not
by way of limitation, the Village building code.
3. Patio and deck screens are permitted provided they are attached or
adjacent to the patio or deck and do not exceed four feet in height.
4. Fencing for dog runs is permitted, provided it is attached and does not
extend more than ten feet from the rear of the house, and does not exceed
four feet in height.
15.20.060 Nonresidential districts.
The following restrictions apply to nonresidential districts:
A. Fences may be erected, placed and maintained along a lot line in
nonresidential zoning districts. Fences may be erected not to exceed a
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height of eight feet.
B. A six -foot solid fence may be erected to enclose and screen refuse
collection areas or facilities.
15.20.070 Ornamental fences. (Amend to read as follows.)
In any district, an ornamental fence may be erected in the rear, side or front yards.
An ornamental fence requires a permit and shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. No
ornamental fence shall exceed eighteen (18) feet in continuous length. No section of
ornamental fencing is allowed to be placed closer than twenty (20) feet to any other
section of fencing. Ornamental fencing is designed to be decorative in nature or to be
used as an accent piece.
15.20.080 Projections, barbed wire -- Prohibited. (Amend to read as follows.)
A. No fence shall be permitted to have any projections, including but not
limited to any spike, nail or pointed instrument, barbed wire or other sharp projection.
Any fence containing same shall be removed by owner upon receipt of notice from the
Village.
B. It is unlawful to erect any fence that will cross, block or in any way
obstruct public sidewalks or any other public ways.
C. No fence shall be erected within twelve inches of any public sidewalk or
other public way.
15.20.090 Construction and appearance.
A. The finished side of all fences shall face the front, rear, side and street lot
lines.
B. Fence posts, including decorative fence post caps, shall not extend above
the height of the fence by more than eight inches.
C. Fencing material that is over five feet in height shall be of a design that is
open so as to allow visibility perpendicular or tangentially through the fence when
moving along a plane parallel to the fence, including but not by way of limitation, board
on board fencing; shadow box fencing; picket fencing or any other style of fencing that
allows open visibility through the fencing material.
D. Fence posts for fences over five feet in height shall extend 42 inches
below grade, or be secured to a pier which extends 42 inches below grade.
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E. Existing fences as of May 16, 2011 that exceed five feet in material height
and were legally installed by variance, or exist as a legal non - conforming fence, shall be
allowed to undergo normal maintenance and repair. If said existing fence is relocated or
over fifty percent of the fence is replaced, the fence shall comply with Subsection C of
this Section.
15.20. 100 Abatement of safety hazard, public nuisance.
Whenever any fence is a safety hazard or public nuisance, the owner of the
property shall be notified in writing by the Village, and shall remove same within five
days from receipt of such notice.
15.20.110 Variance -- Authority to grant.
A. The Zoning Board of Appeals or the Corporate Authorities may approve
variations to this Chapter (except Section 15.20.050) where sufficient evidence has been
provided that all of the following criteria have been met:
The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances;
2. The proposed variation will not alter the essential character of the
neighborhood;
There are practical difficulties or particular hardships in carrying out the
strict letter of this Chapter which difficulties or hardships have not been
created by any person presently having an interest in the property; and
4. The proposed variation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare.
B. Conditions and restrictions may be imposed upon the subject property, and
on the fence location, construction, and design as may be necessary or appropriate to
comply with the foregoing criteria and to protect adjacent property and property values.
15.20.120 Variance -- Public hearing.
The Zoning Board of Appeals or the Corporate Authorities shall hold a public
hearing on such application upon publication of notice in a newspaper or general
circulation and posting of said notice on the subject property. Such notices shall be
published and posted not less than fifteen days nor more than thirty days prior to the
hearing. In addition to said publication and posting, a written notice shall be given to
each contiguous property owner within the same time limitation. The applicant shall
furnish the Village with contiguous names and addresses.
15.20.130 Variance -- Decision -- Appeal.
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An appeal from a decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals may be taken to the
Corporate Authorities by:
A. Any property owner(s) notified pursuant to Section 15.20.120;
B. Any other property owner(s) residing within the Village who appeared and
objected at the public hearing; or
C. An applicant if their request was denied.
Such appeal shall be taken by filing a written objection within fifteen days of final
action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with the Zoning Administrator. The appeal shall
be set for a hearing before the Corporate Authorities as it shall select, and then ten days'
written notice shall be given to the objector. The Corporate Authorities may approve,
overrule or modify the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
15.20.140 Variance- -Golf course lots.
A. The Corporate Authorities, after a public hearing is held and a
recommendation is made by the Zoning Board of Appeals, may determine and vary the
application of Section 15.20.050, if evidence presented demonstrates that the plight of the
owner is due to unique circumstances and the proposed variation will not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood.
B. Conditions and restrictions may be imposed upon the subject property, the
location, the construction, design and use of the property benefited by such a variation as
may be necessary or appropriate to comply with the foregoing criteria and to protect
adjacent property and property values.
15.20.150 Violation -- Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be punished according to
the provisions of Chapter 1.08.
SECTION 8: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
SECTION 9: The adoption by reference of the various codes, standards and regulations
herein is pursuant to the Village's Home Rule authority and specifically preempts and is
in lieu of the requirements of Section 1 -3 -1 and 1 -3 -2 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65
ILES 5/1 -3 -1 and 5/1 -3 -2.
SECTION 10: Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be punished
according to the provisions of Chapter 1.08 General Penalty.
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SECTION 11: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication. This Ordinance may be published in pamphlet
AYES: 6 — Berman, Trilling, Sussman, Terson, Stein, Ottenheimer.
NAYES: 0 — None
ABSENT: 0 — None
PASSED: September 12 , 2011.
APPROVED: September 12 , 2011.
PUBLISHED: September 13 , 2011. n
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ATTEST:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2011- 43
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the
provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS AND PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE
AUTHORITY:
SECTION 1: Chapter 15.04 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.04
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.04.010 Adoption by reference
15.04.020 Amendments
15.04.010 Adoption by reference.
The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code is adopted by reference.
15.04.020 Amendments.
The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code is amended as follows:
Section 10 1. 1 Title. (Amend to read as follows.) These regulations shall be known
as the Building Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove, hereinafter referred to as
"this code ".
Section 101.4.4 Plumbing. (Amend to read as follows.) The provisions of the
Illinois 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 and
all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the Illinois Plumbing Code
shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Section 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. (Amend to read as follows.) The