1997-09711/21/97
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ORDINANCE NO. 97- 97
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:
SECTION 1: Chapter 15.04 of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODES
Sections:
15.04.010 Adoption by reference
15.04.020 Amendments
15.04.010 Adoption by reference. The 1996 BOCA�
National Building Code (Thirteenth Edition) is adopted by
reference and may be printed in pamphlet form.
15.04.020 Amendments. The 1996 BOCA National
Building Code (Thirteenth Edition) is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 111.4 Compliance with site plan. (Amend to
read as follows) 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
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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 112.3.1 Fee schedule. (Amend to read as
follows) 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:
l.A Building Permit Fees: For construction
valuation of $1,000 or less, the fee will be $ 25.00.
For construction valuation over $1,000, the fee will
be $25.00 for the first $1,000, plus $10.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof through $20,000.
For construction valuation over $20,000, the fee will
be $225.00 for the first $20,000, plus $ 8.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
B. Buildinq Plan Review Fees:
Building Volume (ft.')
Through 1,000
$ 25.00
1,001 through 5,000
5,001 through 10,000
10,001 through 25,000
25,001 through 50,000
50,001 through 100,000
100,001 through 150,000
150,001 through 200,000
Over 200,000
Plan Review Fee
$ 40.00
$ 55.00
$ 75.00
$100.00
$125.00
$150.00
$175.00
$175.00 plus
$2.00 per 10,000
cubic feet in excess
of 200,000 cubic feet
or any part thereof
Alterations and remodeling where it is impractical
to compute plan review fees on a cubic foot basis, the
fee shall be .250 (.0025) of the valuation of the work
to be performed.
The minimum plan review fee shall be twenty -five
dollars ($25.00).
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2. Plumbing Bond - Required: Any person
engaging in the business of plumbing installations in
the Village shall execute and file with the building
official a surety bond payable to the Village, in the
sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). This bond must
remain in full force and effect while any plumbing work
is being performed in the Village. Sewer repair work
requires a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) surety bond.
3. Plumbing Permit Fees:
Water heater
Each sump pump pit
Each sewer service
Each water service
Each water meter
Each clean out
Each plumbing fixture or gpening
not listed
Water softener
In- ground swimming pool
Lawn sprinkler system
Sewer repair
Minimum plumbing fee
Plan review fee
$25.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
8.00
8.00
27.50
33.00
3.00 /head
55.00 minimum
35.00
25.00
$25.00 or 25% of
building plan review fee -
whichever is greater
4. Electrical Contractor Registration -
Required
(a) Registered Electricians and /or
Electrical Contractors: (Amend to read as follows) It
shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the
business of electrical contractor, without being
registered as an electrician or an electrical
contractor. If such person is registered for the
current year in another city or village within the
State of Illinois, in conformity with the state
statutes, such electrician or electrical contractor
shall be required to show proof of such registration.
The term "registered electrician" as used in this
section shall be understood to mean any person
installing or altering electrical equipment for the
utilization of electricity supplied for light, heat or
power, not including radio apparatus or equipment for
wireless reception of sounds and signals, conductors
and other equipment installed under the jurisdiction of
the Illinois Commerce Commission, for use in their
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operation as public utilities; but the term "registered
electrician" does not include employees of an
electrical contractor who perform or supervise work.
The Corporate Authorities, by virtue of the Illinois
Compiled Statutes, requires candidates for electrical
registration to successfully complete a written
examination administered by the Village Electrical
Commission.
(b) Home Owners: The requirement for a
registered electrician may be waived with special
permission from the Director of Building and Zoning or
Electrical Inspector.
. (c) Where a registered electrician or electrical
contractor is found doing electrical work without a
permit on two (2) separate occasions within any twelve
(12) month period, a hearing shall be held by the
Electrical Commission, in the presence of the
Electrical Inspector, at which time the permit
privileges of said electrician or electrical contractor
may be suspended for a period of time not to exceed one
(1) year.
(d) In cases of emergency, the Electrical
Inspector has the authority to disconnect current to
any electrical equipment found to be unsafe.
5. Electrical Permit Fees:
(a) The fees for fifteen - ampere and twenty- ampere
two -wire and three -wire circuits, including fixtures,
sockets or receptacles, are as follows:
Circuits 15 AMP 20 AMP
1
$8.00
10.00
2
13.00
17.00
3
18.00
23.00
4
23.00
30.00
5
28.00
36.00
6
32.00
43.00
7
37.00
50.00
8
42.00
56.00
9
47.00
63.00
10
52.00
69.00
11
56.00
75.00
12
60.00
80.00
13
64.00
86.00
14
68.00
91.00
15
72.00
97.00
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16
75.00
102.00
17
79.00
108.00
18
83.00
113.00
19
87.00
119.00
20
91.00
124.00
21
94.00
129.00
22
97.00
133.00
23
101.00
138.00
24
104.00
142.00
25
107.00
146.00
Each additional
$3.00 additional
$4.00 additional
circuit
over 25 circuits
over 25 circuits
(b) For thirty (30) amp circuit - double the amount of
(d) For feeder circuits, the fees shall be:
60
through
100
15 amp
circuit
For
forty (40)
amp circuit
- double
the amount of
201
through
400
20 amp
circuit
For
fifty (50)
amp circuit
- triple
the amount of
801
through
1199
15 amp
circuit
For
sixty (60)
amp circuit -
triple
the amount of
4001
through
8000
20 amp
circuit
(c) For
services,
including service revisions,
the
fee shall be:
(d) For feeder circuits, the fees shall be:
60
through
100
amp
$30.00
101
through
200
amp
35.00
201
through
400
amp
50.00
401
through
800
amp
80.00
801
through
1199
amp
105.00
1200
through
4000
amp
150.00
4001
through
8000
amp
200.00
(d) For feeder circuits, the fees shall be:
60
through
100
amp
$15.00
101
through
200
amp
25.00
201
through
400
amp
40.00
401
through
600
amp
55.00
601
through
1000
amp
75.00
1001
through
2000
amp
95.00
(e) Motors: The fee for a motor 3/4 horsepower or over
shall be ten dollars ($10.00) for the first and five
dollars ($5.00) for each additional, plus the circuit
fee. Except for residential units, the fee for a motor
less than 3/4 horsepower shall be three dollars
($3.00) each, plus the circuit fee.
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(f) Additional systems fees are as follows:
System
Audio communications
Burglar alarm
Electronic computer /data processing
Emergency lighting system
Fire alarm system
Intercom & public address system
Master antenna system
Relocatable wired partitions
Temporary wiring
Visual communications
X -ray equipment wiring
Fee
$25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
50.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
per system
per system
(g) In all installations, except signs, the minimum
fee shall be twenty -five dollars ($25.00).
(h) Electrical permit fees for sign installations
shall be based on circuit count in subsection (a)
above.
(i) Minimum plan review fee shall be $25.00 or
twenty -five percent (25 %) of the building plan review
fee - whichever is greater.
6. Mechanical Contractor License - Required: Any
person engaging in the business of heating, air con-
ditioning or refrigeration contracting shall be
licensed by the Village. Upon the filing of such
application for license with the building official and
the receipt of a surety bond payable to the Village in
the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), which must
remain in full force and effect while any heating, air
conditioning and refrigeration work is being performed,
and the payment of the license fee of fifty dollars
($50), the building official shall issue a license for
the calendar year in which it is issued.
7. Mechanical Permit Fees:
Heating:
Residential - New or
replacement unit $30.00
All other uses
(new installations)
per 2,000 sq. ft.
M.
or fraction thereof 30.00
Replacement - per unit 50.00
Air Conditioning:(Window units not included)
Residential - New or
replacement unit $25.00
All other uses
(new installations)
per 2,000 sq. ft.
or fraction thereof 25.00
Replacement - per unit 50.00
Minimum mechanical fee 25.00
Plan review fee $25.00 or 25% of
building plan review fee -
whichever is greater
Elevator Permit Fees:
Initial installation:
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
moving walk, escalator,
conveyor or manlift $100.00
Semi - annual inspection:
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
moving walk, escalator,
conveyor or manlift 65.00
Each additional inspection
arising out of complaints
or inspections by the Village 65.00
Plan review fee:
Each elevator, conveyor,
dumbwaiter,moving walk,
escalator or manlift
for buildings of
four (4) stories or less 150.00
Additional fee per floor for
every story above four (4)
stories 10.00
9. Fire Protection Svstem Fees:
Automatic sprinkler system:
Each system, 1 - 100 heads $100.00
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Every 100 additional heads
$50.00,plus
or fraction thereof
25.00
Partial system on the
domestic water system
30.00
Standpipes:
Each standpipe system
30.00
Fire pumps:
Each pump, regardless of
size
50.00
EXCEPTION: Jockey Pumps
Fire alarm system:
Manual or automatic system
60.00
Additions or alterations to
existing fire protection systems:
Each alteration
$50.00,plus
5 through 100 heads
25.00
Every 100 additional heads
or fraction thereof
25.00
Plus fire pump charge if
an additional pump is
included or original
pump is increased in
size
Alternate fire suppression
systems:
Each system
30.00, plus
Each $1,000 of valuation
or fraction thereof
7.00
Plan review fee for all systems: 50.00
10. Swimminq Pool Fees:
Above- ground pools - Initial
installation, enlargement,
or alteration $25.00
In- ground pools will comply
with building fee schedule.
Plan review fee 25.00
The installation permit fee shall be in addition
to any electrical or plumbing fees that may be
required.
11. Health Department Plan Review Fees:
Plan review fees for the Health Department shall
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be $25.00 or 25% of building plan review fee -
whichever is greater.
12. Reinspection Fees:
The aforementioned permit fe
reinspection. Any inspection or
covered by the fees designated in
charged at fifty dollars ($50.00)
hour or any part of an hour.
13. Work Prior to Permit:
es include one (1)
reinspection not
this section shall be
per inspection per
Where work has been started prior to the issuance
of a permit, the normal permit fee shall be doubled
with a minimum of twenty -five dollars ($25.00) and a
maximum of five - hundred dollars ($500.00).
Section 310.6 Use Group R -4 structures (Amend
to read as follows)
This use group shall include all detached one or two -
family dwellings no more than three stories in height,
and the accessory structures as indicated in the one -
and two - family dwelling code listed in Chapter 35. All
such structures shall be designed in accordance with
the one and two family dwelling code listed in Chapter
35 or in accordance with the requirements of this code
applicable to Use Group R -3.
Section 402.16 Smoke Control: (Amend by adding
the following)
A smoke control system conforming to Section 922.0
shall be installed.
Section 403.11 Smoke Control System: (Amend by
adding the following) A smoke control system conforming
to Section 922.0 shall be installed.
Section 407.3 Attached garages.(Amend to read
as follows) Private garages located beneath rooms in
buildings of Use Group R -1, R -2, R -3 or I -1 shall be
separated from adjacent interior spaces by fire
partitions and floor /ceiling assemblies which are
constructed with not less than a 1 -hour fireresistance
rating. Attached private garages shall be completely
separated from the adjacent interior spaces and the
attic area by means of 5/9 inch gypsum board or the
equivalent applied to the garage side.
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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 407.4 Attached to rooms: (Amend to read
as follows) Private garages attached side -by -side to
rooms in buildings of Use group R -1, R -2, R -3 or I -1
shall be separated from adjacent interior spaces by
fire partitions and floor /ceiling assemblies which are
constructed with not less than a 1 -hour fireresistance
rating. Attached private garages shall be completely
separated from the adjacent interior spaces and the
attic area by means of 5/8 inch gypsum board or the
equivalent applied to the garage side.
Attached private garages shall be completely
separated from adjacent vehicle spaces by means of a
floor to ceiling partition or by a partition extending
to the underside of the roof deck. All 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 407.10 One -story frame detached garage and
accessory buildings. (Amend by adding the following) 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
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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 (315 ") wide.
4. Wall sheathing and building
if corner bracing is used. Each corner
top downward in two directions to a min
inches (72 ") from corner at sill plate,
on the inside surface of studs, minimum
inches (1" x 411).
paper may be omitted
is to be braced from
imum of seventy -two
and may be applied
one inch by four
5. Corner post may be two (2) - two inches by four
inches (2 11x4 ") or one (1) four inches by four inches
(4 "x4") .
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. Rafter ties at eaves not less than two inches by
four inches (2 11x4"), maximum spacing six feet (61) on
center.
8. Concrete floor, minimum four inches (411) of
concrete on minimum four inches (4 ") of crushed stone, sand
or gravel.
Section 408.3 Construction. (Amend by adding the
following.)
Adjacent tenant vehicle spaces in Group 2 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 '/a 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 421.6.1 Water treatment. (Amend to read as
follows)
Private swimming pools shall be designed and installed so
that there is a pool water turnover at least once every
eighteen (18) hours. Filters shall not filter water at a
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rate in excess of five (5) gallons per minute per square
foot (205 L /min /m2) of surface area. The pool owner shall
be instructed in the proper care and maintenance of the pool
by the supplier or builder, including the use of high -test
calcium hypochlorite (dry chlorine), sodium hypochlorite
(liquid chlorine) or equally effective germicide and
algicide, and the importance of proper pH (alkalinity and
acidity) control.
Section 421.9 Enclosures for public swimming pools
(Not enacted by reference)
Section 421.10.4 Exemptions (Not enacted by
reference)
Section 421.11 Diving Boards: Figure 421.11 (Amend to
read as follows)
Minimum Water Depths and Distances Based on Board Height For
Private Pools.
Section 421.11 Diving Boards: Table 421.11(1) Minimum
Water Depths and Distances Based on Board Height For Public
Pools (Not enacted by reference)
Section 507.1 One story Buildings: (Amend to read as
follows) For Use Groups A- 3,B,F- 1,F- 2,I- 2,M,S -1 and S -2 and
for motion picture theaters, the area of buildings that do
not exceed one story and 85 feet (25908 mm) in height, other
than buildings of Type 5 construction, shall not be limited,
provided that the building is equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
906.2.1; and the building is isolated as specified in
Section 507.2. Buildings with an occupancy in Use Group I -2
shall not be constructed of Type 3B construction. Fire
areas of Use Group E are permitted in unlimited area
buildings in accordance with Section 507.1.1. Fire areas of
Use Group H -2, H -3 and H -4 are permitted in unlimited area
buildings in accordance with Section 507.1.2.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings and structures of special industrial
occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1
shall be exempt from the above height limitations
and fire separation distance requirements, and the
automatic fire suppression system shall not be
provided where such installations will be
detrimental or dangerous to the specific occupancy
as approved by the code official. Where located
with a fire separation distance of less than 30
feet (9144mm), the exterior walls of such
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buildings shall be protected or constructed to
provide a fireresistance rating of not less than 2
hours.
2. An automatic fire suppression system shall not
be required for buildings of Type 2 or Type 4
construction which are occupied exclusively for
the storage of non - combustible materials that
are not packed or crated in combustible
materials.
3. Buildings and structures of Types 1 and 2
construction for rack storage facilities which
do not have access by the public shall not be
limited in height provided that such buildings
conform to the requirements of Section 507.1
and NFPA 231C listed in Chapter 35.
Section 904.1 Where required: (Amend to read as
follows) Automatic fire suppression systems shall be
installed where required by this code, and in the locations
indicated in sections 904.2 through 904.11.
Exception:
1. In telecommunications equipment buildings,an
automatic fire suppression system shall not be
required in those spaces or areas occupied
exclusively for telecommunications equipment,
associated electrical power distribution
equipment, batteries and standby engines
provided that those spaces or areas are
equipped throughout with an automatic fire
detection system in accordance with Section
919.0 and are separated from the remainder of
the building with fire separation assemblies
consisting of 1 -hour fireresistance rated walls
and 2 -hour fireresistance rated floor /ceiling
assemblies.
Section 906.1.1 Sprinkler Svstem Design Criteria:
(Amend by adding the following) Hydraulically calculated
sprinkler systems shall maintain a minimum of 100 or ten
(10) 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.
906.5 Sprinkler alarms: (Amend to read as follows)
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Approved audible or visual alarm devices shall be connected
to every water sprinkler system. Such alarm devices shall
be activated by water flow and shall be located in an
approved location on the exterior of the building and
additional audible and visual alarm devices shall be
installed throughout the building.
Exception:
1. Alarms and alarm attachments shall not be required
for limited area sprinkler systems (see Section
907.5) .
Section 906.9 Acceptance test: (Amend by adding the
following) All sprinkler systems shall be tested in
accordance with Section 906.9.1 through 906.9.6. All
suppression systems shall be tested in the presence of the
Code Official and approved before said system is placed into
service.
Section 906.10 Multiple Story Buildings: (Amend by
adding the following) In multiple story buildings, provide
floor control valves with water flow switches for each
floor.
Section 906.11 Water Supply: (Amend by adding the
following) The fire protection system water supply shall be
separate from the domestic water supply. Provide separate
lead -ins from the public water main.
Section 906.12 Fire Pumps: (Amend by adding the
following) All fire pumps shall have an outside test
header. Provide an OS &Y gate valve on all fire pump test
headers. Provide a ball drip between the OS &Y control valve
and the outside test header. The test header shall have the
minimum 21-!�" test valves required by NFPA 20
Section 906.13 Storage Hose Valves: (Amend by adding
the following) In all warehouse storage areas, where
storage exceeds 12' high, provide inside 24" fire hose
valves with 1'-0" reducer to a 1;!k" connection and shall be
placed at each door entrance to the warehouse and /or storage
area. Provide additional fire hose valves so that no portion
of the warehouse and /or storage area is more than 120 feet
maximum travel distance to a fire hose valve. Show the
location of all obstructions and /or racks on the drawing.
The fire hose valves system piping shall be:
a. A separate piping system
b. Hydraulically calculated for a minimum of 250 gpm
at 75 psi to the most hydraulically remote fire hose valve.
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Section 915.1.1 Standpipe System Design
Criteria:(Amend by adding the following) Standpipe systems
in connection with approved hydraulically calculated
sprinkler systems shall maintain a minimum of 10% or ten
(10) psi pressure cushion (whichever is greater) between the
seasonal low water supply and the total standpipe demand.
Section 915.2.1 Building height: (Amend to read as
follows) Standpipe systems shall be installed throughout all
three (3) story buildings or buildings in which the floor
level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet
(9144mm) above the lowest level of the fire department
vehicle access or in which the floor level of the lowest
story is located more than 30 feet (9144mm)below the highest
level of fire department vehicle access.
Section 915.2.3 Malls: (Amend by adding the
following) Standpipe systems shall be installed in all malls
in accordance with Section 402.11. All mall standpipe
systems shall be piped off a separate independent riser with
control valve, water flow device, and all related standpipe
equipment.
Section 915.4.3 Open Parking Structures: (Amend by
adding the following)
1. Detached open parking structures shall be
provided with a dry standpipe system
without a connection to the public water
main.
2. Attached open parking structures shall be
provided with a automatic wet or automatic
dry standpipe system.
Section 915.7.3 Pressure - regulating devices: (Amend
to read as follows) Where residual pressures at any
standpipe hose outlet exceed 100psi (690kPa), approved
pressure - regulating devices shall be installed at the
outlets to limit the pressure to 100 psi (690kPa). Such
devices shall regulate pressure under flow and no -flow
conditions. The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure -
regulating device shall not exceed the rated working
pressure of the device.
Section 921.2 Where required: (Amend to read as
follows) A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in
the following locations in accordance with NFPA 10 listed in
Chapter 35:
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1. In all occupancies in Use Group A- 1,A- 2,A -3,A-
4, B, E, F -1, F -2, I -1, I -2,M, R -1, R -2, S -1, S -2, or H;
2. In all areas containing commercial kitchen
exhaust hood systems;
3. In all areas where fuel is dispensed;
4. In all areas where a flammable or combustible
liquid 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 extinguishers
shall be permitted to be locked;
6. On each completed floor of buildings under
construction, other than occupancies in Use
Group R -3;
7. In any laboratory, shop or other room occupied
for similar purposes; and
8. Where required by the fire prevention code
listed in Chapter 35.
Section 922.2.1 Passive system: (Not enacted by
reference)
Section 922.2.2 Mechanical systems: (Amend to read as
follows) Mechanical exhaust shall be provided to meet the
design criteria for smoke control systems.
Section 924.1 Fire suppression systems: (Amend to
read as follows) All automatic fire suppression systems
shall be connected to and supervised by the Village of
Buffalo Grove fire alarm board in accordance with NFPA 72
listed in Chapter 35.
Exception:
1. Underground gate valves with roadway boxes.
Section 924.2 Fire alarm systems: (Amend to read as
follows) All required fire alarm systems shall be connected
to the Village of Buffalo Grove fire alarm board in
accordance with NFPA 72 listed in Chapter 35.
Exceptions:
1. Single and multiple- station detectors as
required by Section 920.0.
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2. Smoke detectors in occupancies in Use Group
I -3 (see Section 918.7.1).
3. Smoke detectors in patient sleeping rooms in
occupancies in Use Group I -2 (see Section
409.5.1).
Section 1022.2 Handrail details: (Amend to read as
follows) Handrails shall be continuous, without interruption
by newel posts, other structural elements or obstructions. A
handrail and any wall or other surface adjacent to the
handrail shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements.
The clear space between the handrail and the adjacent wall
or surface shall not be less than 1 '-� inches (38 mm). Edges
shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 inch (3 mm).
Chapter 11 Accessibility (Not enacted by reference)
Section 1205.3 Basements. (Amend to read as
follows) Where window openings are provided below grade,
protect with metal gratings.
Section 1808.0 TIMBER FOOTINGS AND WOOD FOUNDATIONS.
(Not enacted by reference)
Section 1812.3 Minimum thickness. (Amend to read as
follows)
The thickness of foundation walls shall not be less than the
thickness of the wall supported, and the minimum thickness
shall be limited for the various materials of construction
as herein specified. Eight (8) inch thick foundation walls
shall be permitted under brick - veneer frame walls and under
ten (10) inch thick cavity walls provided the total height
of the wall supported, including gables, is not more than
twenty feet (201) (6096mm), and provided the veneer has full
bearing support at the foundation in accordance with
accepted engineering practices.
Chapter 27 Electric Wiring, Equipment and Systems
(Not enacted by reference)
Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems (Not enacted by
reference)
Section 3102.0 SIGNS. (Not enacted by reference)
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1995 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code
Chapter 39 General Requirements (Not enacted by
reference)
Chapter 40 Electrical Definitions (Not enacted by
reference)
Chapter 41 Services (Not enacted by reference)
Chapter 42 Branch Circuit And Feeder Requirements
(Not enacted by reference)
Chapter 43 Wiring Methods (Not enacted by reference)
Chapter 44 Power And Lighting Distribution (Not
enacted by reference)
Chapter 45 Devices And Lighting Fixtures (Not enacted
by reference)
Chapter 46 Appliance Installation (Not enacted by
reference)
1995 CABO One And Two Family Dwelling Code
Section 309.2 Separation require .(Amend to read as
follows) The garage shall be completely separated from the
residence and its attic area by means of minimum 5/8 inch
gypsum board applied to the garage side. 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 312.1 General. (Amend to read as follows)
A minimum of 3 foot by 3 foot (914 mm by 914 mm) landing
shall be required on each side of an egress door. The floor
or landing shall not be more than 1 lip inches (38 mm) lower
than the top of the threshold.
Exceptions:
1. At the top of stairs, provided the door does not
swing over the stairs.
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2. The landing at the exterior doorway shall not be
more than 8 1-4 inches (210 mm) below the top of
the threshold, provided the door does not swing
over the landing.
Section D105 Barrier Requirements (Amend to read as
follows)
Section D105.2 Outdoor Private Swimming Pool. An
outdoor private swimming pool, including an in- ground,
above - ground or on- ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be
provided with a barrier which shall comply with the
following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches
(1219mm)above finished ground level measured
on the side of the barrier which faces away from
the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance
between finished ground level and the bottom
of the barrier shall be 2 inches(51mm)measured on
the side of the barrier which faces away from the
swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure
is above finished ground level, such as an
above - ground pool, the barrier shall be at
finished ground level, such as the pool structure,
or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the
barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure,
the opening between the top surface of the pool
frame and the bottom of the barrier shall not
allow passage of a 4- inch(102mm)diameter sphere.
2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of
a 4- inch(102mm)diameter sphere.
3. Solid barriers shall not contain indentations or
protrusions except for normal construction
tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and
vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches
(1143mm), the horizontal members shall be located
on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing
between vertical members shall not exceed 1 3/
inches(44mm)in width. Decorative cutouts shall not
exceed 1 3/ inches (44mm) in width.
5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and
vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is 45 inches(1143mm)
or more, spacing between vertical members shall
not exceed 4 inches(102mm).
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Decorative cutouts shall not exceed 1 3/ inches
(4 4mm) in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a
1 '-4 inch(32mm)square unless the fence is
provided with slats fastened at the top or the
bottom which reduce the openings to not more than
1 3/ inches (44mm) .
7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members,
such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening
formed by the diagonal members shall not be more
than 1 3/ inches (44mm) .
8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of
Items 1 through 7 of Section D105.2, and shall
be equipped to accommodate a locking device.
Pedestrian access gates shall open outwards away
from the pool and shall be self - closing and have a
self - latching device. Gates other than pedestrian
access gates shall have a self - latching device.
Where the release mechanism of the self - latching
device is located less than 54 inches(1372mm)from
the bottom of the gate: (a) the release mechanism
shall be located on the pool side of the gate at
least 3 inches(76mm)below the top of the gate;and
(b) the gate and barrier shall not have an opening
greater than '-� inch(12.7mm)within 18 inches
(457mm)of the release mechanism.
9. Where a wall of a dwelling unit serves as part of
the barrier and contains a door that provides
direct access to the pool,one of the following
shall apply:
9.1 All doors with direct access to the
pool through that wall shall be equipped with
an alarm which produces an audible warning
when the door and its screen, if present, are
opened. The audible warning shall commence
not more than 7 seconds after the door and
door screen, if present, are opened and shall
sound continuously for a minimum of 30
seconds. The alarm shall have a minimum
sound pressure rating of 85 dBA at 10 feet
(3048 mm)and the sound of the alarm shall be
distinctive from other household sounds such
as smoke alarms, telephones and door bells.
The alarm shall automatically reset under all
conditions. The alarm shall be equipped with
manual means,such as touchpads or switches,
to deactivate temporarily the alarm for a
single opening from either direction. Such
deactivation shall last for not more than 15
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seconds. The deactivation touchpads or
switches shall be located at least 54 inches
(1372 mm)above the threshold of the door.
9.2 All doors with direct access to the pool
through that wall shall be equipped with a
self - closing and self- latching device with
the release mechanism located a minimum of 54
inches (1372 mm) above the floor. Swinging
doors shall open away from the pool area.
9.3 The pool shall be equipped with a power
safety cover. When in a closed position,
the cover shall be capable of holding a
weight of 485 pounds, shall not have
any openings that allow passage of a 4 li�
inch (114 mm) sphere and shall incorporate a
system to drain standing water that collects
on the cover. The cover control switch shall
be permanently installed in accordance with
NFPA 70 listed in Chapter 35, and be key -
operated and of a spring - loaded or momentary -
contact type. When the switch is released,
the operation of the cover shall stop
instantly and be capable of reversing
direction immediately. The switch shall be in
the line of sight of the complete pool cover.
10. Where an above - ground pool structure is used as a
barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of
the pool structure, and the means of access is a
fixed or removable ladder or steps, the ladder or
steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets
the requirements of items 1 through 9 of Section
D105.2. A removable ladder shall not constitute
an acceptable alternative to enclosure
requirements.
1996 Fire Prevention Code
(Amend by adding the following)
Section F -316. Addresses
Section F -316.1 Street Numbers:
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
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numbers shall be in contrast with the background for the
numbers.
Section F -317.0 Fire Department Key'Box
Section F -317.1 Fire Department Key Box:
All buildings or structures equipped with a
fire alarm or fire protection 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 and
locations of the key boxes shall be approved by the fire
official.
Section F -519.2 Where required: (Amend to read as
follows) A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in
the following locations in accordance with NFPA 10 Listed in
chapter 44:
1. In all occupancies in Use Groups A -1, A -2,
A- 3,A -4, B, F -1, F -2, I -1, I -2, M, R -1,
R -2, S -1, S -2, and H.
2. In all areas containing commercial kitchen
exhaust hood systems.
3. In all areas where fuel is dispensed.
4. In all areas where a flammable or
combustible liquid 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 the sections indicated in
Table F -519.2 for various operations,
processes, structures and areas.
SECTION 2: Chapter 15.06 of the Village of Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code is hearby amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 15.06
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sections:
15.06.010 Adoption by reference.
15.06.020 Amendments.
15.06.010 Adoption by reference. The 1996 BOCA
National Property Maintenance Code(Fifth Edition)is hereby
adopted by reference and may be printed in pamphlet form.
15.06.020 Amendments. The 1996 BOCA National
Property Maintenance Code(Fifth Edition)is hereby amended as
follows:
Section PM -202.0 is hereby amended by adding the
following definitions for Motor Vehicle and Vehicle:
Motor Vehicle: Every vehicle which is self -
propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric
power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated
upon rails, except for vehicles moved solely by human power
and motorized wheelchairs, and except that a recreational
vehicle as defined in the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is
excluded.
Vehicle. Every device, in, upon or by which any
person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a
highway, except devices moved by human power, devices used
exclusively upon stationary rail or tracks and snowmobiles
as defined in the Illinois Snowmobile Registration and
Safety Act.
Section PM -303.8 Motor Vehicles and Vehicles is
hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Except as provided in other regulations, no
motor vehicle currently unregistered by any state shall be
parked, kept or stored on any property.
B. No motor vehicle or vehicle shall at any time
be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the
process of being stripped or dismantled.
Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to
undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided such
work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed
area designed and approved for such purposes.
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C. All motor vehicles shall be parked on an
approved paved surface.
Exception: Original stone driveways which were in
existence at the time of the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy for the principal structure.
SECTION 3: Any person violating the provisions of
this Chapter shall be punished according to the provisions
of Chapter 1.08 General Penalty.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval and publication.
This Ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT:
1 - Reid
PASSED: December 1 , 1997
APPROVED: December 1 , 1997
PUBLISHED: December -2
APPROVED:
ATTEST: 2'a--jis
Village Clerk
, 1997
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE NO.
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF BUFFALO GROVE
THIS _DAY OF
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook & La Counties, Illinois,
this �1 _ day of 19�
Village Gferk
By
Deputy Village Clerk
A
is
11/21/97
ORDINANCE NO. 97- 97
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:
SECTION 1: Chapter 15.04 of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODES
Sections:
15.04.010 Adoption by reference
15.04.020 Amendments
15.04.010 Adoption by reference. The 1996 BOCA
National Building Code (Thirteenth Edition) is adopted by
reference and may be printed in pamphlet form.
15.04.020 Amendments. The 1996 BOCA National
Building Code (Thirteenth Edition) is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 111.4 Compliance with site plan. (Amend to
read as follows) 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 " =301). The survey must also indicate the elevation above
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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 112.3.1 Fee schedule. (Amend to read as
follows) 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:
l.A Building Permit Fees: For construction
valuation of $1,000 or less, the fee will be $ 25.00.
For construction valuation over $1,000, the fee will
be $25.00 for the first $1,000, plus $10.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof through $20,000.
For construction valuation over $20,000, the fee will
be $225.00 for the first $20,000, plus $ 8.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
B. Building Plan Review Fees:
Building Volume (ft.3)
Through 1,000
$ 25.00
1,001 through 5,000
5,001 through 10,000
10,001 through 25,000
25,001 through 50,000
50,001 through 100,000
100,001 through 150,000
150,001 through 200,000
over 200,000
Plan Review Fee
$ 40.00
$ 55.00
$ 75.00
$100.00
$125.00
$150.00
$175.00
$175.00 plus
$2.00 per 10,000
cubic feet in excess
of 200,000 cubic feet
or any part thereof
Alterations and remodeling where it is impractical
to compute plan review fees on a cubic foot basis, the
fee shall be .250 (.0025) of the valuation of the work
to be performed.
The minimum plan review fee shall be twenty -five
dollars ($25.00).
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2. Plumbing Bond - Required: Any person
engaging in the business of plumbing installations in
the Village shall execute and file with the building
official a surety bond payable to the Village, in the
sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). This bond must
remain in full force and effect while any plumbing work
is being performed in the Village. Sewer repair work
requires a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) surety bond.
3. Plumbing Permit Fees:
Water heater
Each sump pump pit
Each sewer service
Each water service
Each water meter
Each clean out
Each plumbing fixture or gpening
not listed
Water softener
In- ground swimming pool
Lawn sprinkler system
Sewer repair
Minimum plumbing fee
Plan review fee
$25.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
8.00
8.00
27.50
33.00
3.00 /head
55.00 minimum
35.00
25.00
$25.00 or 250 of
building plan review fee -
whichever is greater
4. Electrical Contractor Registration -
Required:
(a) Registered Electricians and /or
Electrical Contractors: (Amend to read as follows) It
shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the
business of electrical contractor, without being
registered as an electrician or an electrical
contractor. If such person is registered for the
current year in another city or village within the
State of Illinois, in conformity with the state
statutes, such electrician or electrical contractor
shall be required to show proof of such registration.
The term "registered electrician" as used in this
section shall be understood to mean any person
installing or altering electrical equipment for the
utilization of electricity supplied for light, heat or
power, not including radio apparatus or equipment for
wireless reception of sounds and signals, conductors
and other equipment installed under the jurisdiction of
the Illinois Commerce Commission, for use in their
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operation as public utilities; but the term "registered
electrician" does not include employees of an
electrical contractor who perform or supervise work.
The Corporate Authorities, by virtue of the Illinois
Compiled Statutes, requires candidates for electrical
registration to successfully complete a written
examination administered by the Village Electrical
Commission.
(b) Home Owners: The requirement fora
registered electrician may be waived with special
permission from the Director of Building and Zoning or
Electrical Inspector.
. (c) Where a registered electrician or electrical
contractor is found doing electrical work without a
permit on two (2) separate occasions within any twelve
(12) month period, a hearing shall be held by the
Electrical Commission, in the presence of the
Electrical Inspector, at which time the permit
privileges of said electrician or electrical contractor
may be suspended for a period of time not to exceed one
(1) year.
(d) In cases of emergency, the Electrical
Inspector has the authority to disconnect current to
any electrical equipment found to be unsafe.
5. Electrical Permit Fees:
(a) The fees for fifteen - ampere and twenty- ampere
two -wire and three -wire circuits, including fixtures,
sockets or receptacles, are as follows:
Circuits
15 AMP
20 AMP
1
$8.00
10.00
2
13.00
17.00
3
18.00
23.00
4
23.00
30.00
5
28.00
36.00
6
32.00
43.00
7
37.00
50.00
8
42.00
56.00
9
47.00
63.00
10
52.00
69.00
11
56.00
75.00
12
60.00
80.00
13
64.00
86.00
14
68.00
91.00
15
72.00
97.00
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16
75.00
102.00
17
79.00
108.00
18
83.00
113.00
19
87.00
119.00
20
91.00
124.00
21
94.00
129.00
22
97.00
133.00
23
101.00
138.00
24
104.00
142.00
25
107.00
146.00
Each additional
$3.00 additional
$4.00 additional
circuit
over 25 circuits
over 25 circuits
(b) For thirty (30) amp circuit - double the amount of
(d) For feeder circuits, the fees shall be:
60
through
100
15 amp circuit
For
forty (40)
amp circuit
- double the amount of
amp
35.00
201
20 amp circuit
For
fifty (50)
amp circuit
- triple the amount of
through
800
amp
15 amp circuit
For
sixty (60)
amp circuit
- triple the amount of
105.00
1200
through
20 amp circuit
(c) For
services,
including service revisions, the
fee shall be:
8000
amp
(d) For feeder circuits, the fees shall be:
60
through
100
amp
$30.00
101
through
200
amp
35.00
201
through
400
amp
50.00
401
through
800
amp
80.00
801
through
1199
amp
105.00
1200
through
4000
amp
150.00
4001
through
8000
amp
200.00
(d) For feeder circuits, the fees shall be:
60
through
100
amp
$15.00
101
through
200
amp
25.00
201
through
400
amp
40.00
401
through
600
amp
55.00
601
through
1000
amp
75.00
1001
through
2000
amp
95.00
(e) Motors: The fee for a motor 3/4 horsepower or over
shall be ten dollars ($10.00) for the first and five
dollars ($5.00) for each additional, plus the circuit
fee. Except for residential units, the fee for a motor
less than 3/4 horsepower shall be three dollars
($3.00) each, plus the circuit fee.
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(f) Additional systems fees are as.follows:
System
Fee
Audio communications
$25.00
Burglar alarm
25.00
Electronic computer /data processing
25.00
Emergency lighting system
25.00
Fire alarm system
50.00
Intercom & public address system
25.00
Master antenna system
25.00
Relocatable wired partitions
25.00
Temporary wiring
25.00
Visual communications
25.00
X -ray equipment wiring
25.00
per system
per system
(g) In all installations, except signs, the minimum
fee shall be twenty -five dollars ($25.00).
(h) Electrical permit fees for sign installations
shall be based on circuit count in subsection (a)
above.
(i) Minimum plan review fee shall be $25.00 or
twenty -five percent (25 %) of the building plan review
fee - whichever is greater.
6. Mechanical Contractor License - Required: Any
person engaging in the business of heating, air con-
ditioning or refrigeration contracting shall be
licensed by the Village. Upon the filing of such
application for license with the building official and
the receipt of a surety bond payable to the Village in
the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), which must
remain in full force and effect while any heating, air
conditioning and refrigeration work is being performed,
and the payment of the license fee of fifty dollars
($50), the building official shall issue a license for
the calendar year in which it is issued.
7. Mechanical Permit Fees:
Heating:
Residential - New or
replacement unit $30.00
All other uses
(new installations)
per 2,000 sq. ft.
or fraction thereof 30.00
Replacement - per unit 50.00
Air Conditioning:(Window units not included)
Residential - New or
replacement unit $25.00
All other uses
(new installations)
per 2,000 sq. ft.
or fraction thereof 25.00
Replacement - per unit 50.00
Minimum mechanical fee 25.00
Plan review fee $25.00 or 25% of
building plan review fee -
whichever is greater
8. Elevator Permit Fees:
Initial installation:
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
moving walk, escalator,
conveyor or manlift $100.00
Semi - annual inspection:
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
moving walk, escalator,
conveyor or manlift 65.00
Each additional inspection
arising out of complaints
or inspections by the Village 65.00
Plan review fee:
Each elevator, conveyor,
dumbwaiter,moving walk,
escalator or manlift
for buildings of
four (4) stories or less 150.00
Additional fee per floor for
every story above four (4)
stories 10.00
9. Fire Protection System Fees:
Automatic sprinkler system:
Each system, 1 - 100 heads $100.00
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Every 100 additional heads
$50.00,plus
or fraction thereof
25.00
Partial system on the
domestic water system
30.00
Standpipes:
Each standpipe system
30.00
Fire pumps:
Each pump, regardless of
size
50.00
EXCEPTION: Jockey Pumps
Fire alarm system:
Manual or automatic system
60.00
Additions or alterations to
existing fire protection systems:
Each alteration
$50.00,plus
5 through 100 heads
25.00
Every 100 additional heads
or fraction thereof
25.00
Plus fire pump charge if
an additional pump is
included or original
pump is increased in
size
Alternate fire suppression
systems:
Each system
30.00, plus
Each $1,000 of valuation
or fraction thereof
7.00
Plan review fee for all systems: 50.00
10. Swimminq Pool Fees:
Above- ground pools - Initial
installation, enlargement,
or alteration $25.00
In- ground pools will comply
with building fee schedule.
Plan review fee 25.00
The installation permit fee shall be in addition
to any electrical or plumbing fees that may be
required.
11. Health Department Plan Review Fees:
Plan review fees for the Health Department shall
be $25.00 or 25% of building plan review fee -
whichever is greater.
12. Reinspection Fees:
The aforementioned permit fees include one (1)
reinspection. Any inspection or reinspection not
covered by the fees designated in this section shall be
charged at fifty dollars ($50.00) per inspection per
hour or any part of an hour.
13. 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 twenty -five dollars ($25.00) and a
maximum of five - hundred dollars ($500.00).
Section 310.6 Use Group R -4 structures (Amend
to read as follows)
This use group shall include all detached one or two -
family dwellings no more than three stories in height,
and the accessory structures as indicated in the one -
and two - family dwelling code listed in Chapter 35. All
such structures shall be designed in accordance with
the one and two family dwelling code listed in Chapter
35 or in accordance with the requirements of this code
applicable to Use Group R -3.
Section 402.16 Smoke Control: (Amend by adding
the following)
A smoke control system conforming to Section 922.0
shall be installed
Section 403.11 Smoke Control System: (Amend by
adding the following) A smoke control system conforming
to Section 922.0 shall be installed.
Section 407.3 Attached garages.(Amend to read
as follows) Private garages located beneath rooms in
buildings of Use Group R -1, R -2, R -3 or I -1 shall be
separated from adjacent interior spaces by fire
partitions and floor /ceiling assemblies which are
constructed with not less than a 1 -hour fireresistance
rating. Attached private garages shall be completely
separated from the adjacent interior spaces and the
attic area by means of 5/8 inch gypsum board or the
equivalent applied to the garage side.
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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 407.4 Attached to rooms: (Amend to read
as follows) Private garages attached side -by -side to
rooms in buildings of Use group R -1, R -2, R -3 or I -1
shall be separated from adjacent interior spaces by
fire partitions and floor /ceiling assemblies which are
constructed with not less than a 1 -hour fireresistance
rating. Attached private garages shall be completely
separated from the adjacent interior spaces and the
attic area by means of 5/6 inch gypsum board or the
equivalent applied to the garage side.
Attached private garages shall be completely
separated from adjacent.vehicle spaces by means of a
floor to ceiling partition or by a partition extending
to the underside of the roof deck. All combustible
framing shall be covered with 5/a 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 407.10 One -story frame detached garage and
accessory buildings. (Amend by adding the following) 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
(611) 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
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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 (31511) wide.
4. Wall sheathing and building
if corner bracing is used. Each corner
top downward in two directions to a min
inches (72 ") from corner at sill plate,
on the inside surface of studs, minimum
inches (1" x 411).
paper may be omitted
is to be braced from
imum of seventy -two
and may be applied
one inch by four
5. Corner post may be two (2) - two inches by four
inches (2 "x4 ") or one (1) four inches by four inches
(4 "x4") .
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. Rafter ties at eaves not less than two inches by
four inches (2 "x4"), maximum spacing six feet (61) on
center.
8. Concrete floor, minimum four inches (411) of
concrete on minimum four inches (411) of crushed stone, sand
or gravel.
Section 408.3 Construction. (Amend by adding the
following.)
Adjacent tenant vehicle spaces in Group 2 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 421.6.1 Water treatment. (Amend to read as
follows)
Private swimming pools shall be designed and installed so
that there is a pool water turnover at least once every
eighteen (18) hours. Filters shall not filter water at a
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rate in excess of five (5) gallons per minute per square
foot (205 L /min /m2) of surface area. The pool owner shall
be instructed in the proper care and maintenance of the pool
by the supplier or builder, including the use of high -test
calcium hypochlorite (dry chlorine), sodium hypochlorite
(liquid chlorine) or equally effective germicide and
algicide, and the importance of proper pH (alkalinity and
acidity) control.
Section 421.9 Enclosures for public swimming pools
(Not enacted by reference)
Section 421.10.4 Exemptions (Not enacted by
reference)
Section 421.11 Diving Boards: Figure 421.11 (Amend to
read as follows)
Minimum Water Depths and Distances Based on Board Height For
Private Pools.
Section 421.11 Diving Boards: Table 421.11(1) Minimum
Water Depths and Distances Based on Board Height For Public
Pools (Not enacted by reference)
Section 507.1 One story Buildings: (Amend to read as
follows) For Use Groups A- 3,B,F- 1,F- 2,I- 2,M,S -1 and S -2 and
for motion picture theaters, the area of buildings that do
not exceed one story and 85 feet (25908 mm) in height, other
than buildings of Type 5 construction, shall not be limited,
provided that the building is equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
906.2.1; and the building is isolated as specified in
Section 507.2. Buildings with an occupancy in Use Group I -2
shall not be constructed of Type 3B construction. Fire
areas of Use Group E are permitted in unlimited area
buildings in accordance with Section 507.1.1. Fire areas of
Use Group H -2, H -3 and H -4 are permitted in unlimited area
buildings in accordance with Section 507.1.2.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings and structures of special industrial
occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1
shall be exempt from the above height limitations
and fire separation distance requirements, and the
automatic fire suppression system shall not be
provided where such installations will be
detrimental or dangerous to the specific occupancy
as approved by the code official. Where located
with a fire separation distance of less than 30
feet (9144mm), the exterior walls of such
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buildings shall be protected or constructed to
provide a fireresistance rating of not less than 2
hours.
2. An automatic fire suppression system shall not
be required for buildings of Type 2 or Type 4
construction which are occupied exclusively for
the storage of non - combustible materials that
are not packed or crated in combustible
materials.
3. Buildings and structures of Types 1 and 2
construction for rack storage facilities which
do not have access by the public shall not be
limited in height provided that such buildings
conform to the requirements of Section 507.1
and NFPA 231C listed in Chapter 35.
Section 904.1 Where required: (Amend to read as
follows) Automatic fire suppression systems shall be
installed where required by this code, and in the locations
indicated in sections 904.2 through 904.11.
Exception:
1. In telecommunications equipment buildings,an
automatic fire suppression system shall not be
required in those spaces or areas occupied
exclusively for telecommunications equipment,
associated electrical power distribution
equipment, batteries and standby engines
provided that those spaces or areas are
equipped throughout with an automatic fire
detection system in accordance with Section
919.0 and are separated from the remainder of
the building with fire separation assemblies
consisting of 1 -hour fireresistance rated walls
and 2 -hour fireresistance rated floor /ceiling
assemblies.
Section 906.1.1 Sprinkler Svstem Desian Criteria:
(Amend by adding the following) Hydraulically calculated
sprinkler systems shall maintain a minimum of 10% or ten
(10) 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.
906.5 Sprinkler alarms: (Amend to read as follows)
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Approved audible or visual alarm devices shall be connected
to every water sprinkler system. Such alarm devices shall
be activated by water flow and shall be located in an
approved location on the exterior of the building and
additional audible and visual alarm devices shall be
installed throughout the building.
Exception:
1. Alarms and alarm attachments shall not be required
for limited area sprinkler systems (see Section
907.5) .
Section 906.9 Acceptance test: (Amend by adding the
following) All sprinkler systems shall be tested in
accordance with Section 906.9.1 through 906.9.6. All
suppression systems shall be tested in the presence of the
Code Official and approved before said system is placed into
service.
Section 906.10 Multiple Story Buildings: (Amend by
adding the following) In multiple story buildings, provide
floor control valves with water flow switches for each
floor.
Section 906.11 Water Supply: (Amend by adding the
following) The fire protection system water supply shall be
separate from the domestic water supply. Provide separate
lead -ins from the public water main.
Section 906.12 Fire Pumps: (Amend by adding the
following) All fire pumps shall have an outside test
header. Provide an OS &Y gate valve on all fire pump test
headers. Provide a ball drip between the OS &Y control valve
and the outside test header. The test header shall have the
minimum 21-1" test valves required by NFPA 20
Section 906.13 Storage Hose Valves: (Amend by adding
the following) In all warehouse storage areas, where
storage exceeds 12' high, provide inside 21-�" fire hose
valves with 11.!0" reducer to a 1;ik" connection and shall be
placed at each door entrance to the warehouse and /or storage
area. Provide additional fire hose valves so that no portion
of the warehouse and /or storage area is more than 120 feet
maximum travel distance to a fire hose valve. Show the
location of all obstructions and /or racks on the drawing.
The fire hose valves system piping shall be:
a. A separate piping system
b. Hydraulically calculated for a minimum of 250 gpm
at 75 psi to the most hydraulically remote fire hose valve.
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Section 915.1.1 Standpipe System Design
Criteria:(Amend by adding the following) Standpipe systems
in connection with approved hydraulically calculated
sprinkler systems shall maintain a minimum of 10% or ten
(10) psi pressure cushion (whichever is greater) between the
seasonal low water supply and the total standpipe demand.
Section 915.2.1 Building height: (Amend to read as
follows) Standpipe systems shall be installed throughout all
three (3) story buildings or buildings in which the floor
level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet
(9144mm) above the lowest level of the fire department
vehicle access or in which the floor level of the lowest
story is located more than 30 feet (9144mm)below the highest
level of fire department vehicle access.
Section 915.2.3 Malls: (Amend by adding the
following) Standpipe systems shall be installed in all malls
in accordance with Section 402.11. All mall standpipe
systems shall be piped off a separate independent riser with
control valve, water flow device, and all related standpipe
equipment.
Section 915.4.3 Open Parking Structures: (Amend by
adding the following)
1. Detached open parking structures shall be
provided with a dry standpipe system
without a connection to the public water
main.
2. Attached open parking structures shall be
provided with a automatic wet or automatic
dry standpipe system.
Section 915.7.3 Pressure - regulating devices: (Amend
to read as follows) Where residual pressures at any
standpipe hose outlet exceed 100psi (690kPa), approved
pressure- regulating devices shall be installed at the
outlets to limit the pressure to 100 psi (690kPa). Such
devices shall regulate pressure under flow and no -flow
conditions. The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure -
regulating device shall not exceed the rated working
pressure of the device.
Section 921.2 Where required: (Amend to read as
follows) A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in
the following locations in accordance with NFPA 10 listed in
Chapter 35:
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1. In all occupancies in Use Group A- 1,A- 2,A -3,A-
4, B, E, F -1, F -2, I -1, I -2, M, R -1, R -2, S -1, S -2, or H;
2. In all areas containing commercial kitchen
exhaust hood systems;
3. In all areas where fuel is dispensed;
4. In all areas where a flammable or combustible
liquid 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 extinguishers
shall be permitted to be locked;
6. On each completed floor of buildings under
construction, other than occupancies in Use
Group R -3;
7. In any laboratory, shop or other room occupied
for similar purposes; and
8. Where required by the fire prevention code
listed in Chapter 35.
Section 922.2.1 Passive system: (Not enacted by
reference)
Section 922.2.2 Mechanical systems: (Amend to read as
follows) Mechanical exhaust shall be provided to meet the
design criteria for smoke control systems.
Section 924.1 Fire suppression systems: (Amend to
read as follows) All automatic fire suppression systems
shall be connected to and supervised by the Village of
Buffalo Grove fire alarm board in accordance with NFPA 72
listed in Chapter 35.
Exception:
1. Underground gate valves with roadway boxes.
Section 924.2 Fire alarm systems: (Amend to read as
follows) All required fire alarm systems shall be connected
to the Village of Buffalo Grove fire alarm board in
accordance with NFPA 72 listed in Chapter 35.
Exceptions:
1. Single and multiple- station detectors as
required by Section 920.0.
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2. Smoke detectors in occupancies in Use Group
I -3 (see Section 918.7.1).
3. Smoke detectors in patient sleeping rooms in
occupancies in Use Group I -2 (see Section
409.5.1).
Section 1022.2 Handrail details: (Amend to read as
follows) Handrails shall be continuous, without interruption
by newel posts, other structural elements or obstructions. A
handrail and any wall or other surface adjacent to the
handrail shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements.
The clear space between the handrail and the adjacent wall
or surface shall not be less than 1 &i� inches (38 mm). Edges
shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 inch (3 mm).
Chapter 11 Accessibility (Not enacted by reference)
Section 1205.3 Basements. (Amend to read as
follows) Where window openings are provided below grade,
protect with metal gratings.
Section 1808.0 TIMBER FOOTINGS AND WOOD FOUNDATIONS.
(Not enacted by reference)
Section 1812.3 Minimum thickness. (Amend to read as
follows)
The thickness of foundation walls shall not be less than the
thickness of the wall supported, and the minimum thickness
shall be limited for the various materials of construction
as herein specified. Eight (8) inch thick foundation walls
shall be permitted under brick - veneer frame walls and under
ten (10) inch thick cavity walls provided the total height
of the wall supported, including gables, is not more than
twenty feet (201) (6096mm), and provided the veneer has full
bearing support at the foundation in accordance with
accepted engineering practices.
Chapter �7 Electric Wiring, Equipment and Systems
(Not enacted by reference)
Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems (Not enacted by
reference)
Section 3102.0 SIGNS. (Not enacted by reference)
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1995 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code
Chapter 39 General Requirements (Not enacted by
reference)
Chapter 40 Electrical Definitions (Not enacted by
reference)
Chapter 41 Services (Not enacted by reference)
Chapter 42 Branch Circuit And Feeder Requirements
(Not enacted by reference)
Chapter 43 Wiring Methods (Not enacted by reference)
Chapter 44 Power And Lighting Distribution (Not
enacted by reference)
Chapter 45 Devices And Lighting Fixtures (Not enacted
by reference)
Chapter 46 Appliance Installation (Not enacted by
reference)
1995 CABO One And Two Family Dwelling Code
Section 309.2 Separation required.(Amend to read as
follows) The garage shall be completely separated from the
residence and its attic area by means of minimum 5/8 inch
gypsum board applied to the garage side. All interior
combustible framing shall be covered with % 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 312.1 General. (Amend to read as follows)
A minimum of 3 foot by 3 foot (914 mm by 914 mm) landing
shall be required on each side of an egress door. The floor
or landing shall not be more than 1 &- inches (38 mm) lower
than the top of the threshold.
Exceptions:
1. At the top of stairs, provided the door does not
swing over the stairs.
2. The landing at the exterior doorway shall not be
more than 8 1,4 inches (210 mm) below the top of
the threshold, provided the door does not swing
over the landing.
Section D105 Barrier Requirements (Amend to read as
follows)
Section D105.2 Outdoor Private Swimming Pool. An
outdoor private swimming pool, including an in- ground,
above - ground or on- ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be
provided with a barrier which shall comply with the
following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches
(1219mm)above finished ground level measured
on the side of the barrier which faces away from
the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance
between finished ground level and the bottom
of the barrier shall be 2 inches(51mm)measured on
the side of the barrier which faces away from the
swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure
is above finished ground level, such as an
above - ground pool, the barrier shall be at
finished ground level, such as the pool structure,
or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the
barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure,
the opening between the top surface of the pool
frame and the bottom of the barrier shall not
allow passage of a 4- inch(102mm)diameter sphere.
2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of
a 4- inch(102mm)diameter sphere.
3. Solid barriers shall not contain indentations or
protrusions except for normal construction
tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and
vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches
(1143mm), the horizontal members shall be located
on the'swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing
between vertical members shall not exceed 1 3/
inches(44mm)in width. Decorative cutouts shall not
exceed 1 9/ inches (44mm) in width.
5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and
vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is 45 inches(1143mm)
or more, spacing between vertical members shall
not exceed 4 inches(102mm).
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Decorative cutouts shall not exceed 1 3/ inches
(44mm) in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a
1 1'4 inch(32mm)square unless the fence is
provided with slats fastened at the top or the
bottom which reduce the openings to not more than
1 IN inches (44mm) .
7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members,
such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening
formed by the diagonal members shall not be more
than 1 3/ inches (44mm) .
8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of
Items 1 through 7 of Section D105.2, and shall
be equipped to accommodate a locking device.
Pedestrian access gates shall open outwards away
from the pool and shall be self - closing and have a
self - latching device. Gates other than pedestrian
access gates shall have a self- latching device.
Where the release mechanism of the self - latching
device is located less than 54 inches(1372mm)from
the bottom of the gate: (a) the release mechanism
shall be located on the pool side of the gate at
least 3 inches(76mm)below the top of the gate;and
(b) the gate and barrier shall not have an opening
greater than ',� inch(12.7mm)within 18 inches
(457mm)of the release mechanism.
9. Where a wall of a dwelling unit serves as part of
the barrier and contains a door that provides
direct access to the pool,one of the following
shall apply:
9.1 All doors with direct access to the
pool through that wall shall be equipped with
an alarm which produces an audible warning
when the door and its screen, if present, are
opened. The audible warning shall commence
not more than 7 seconds after the door and
door screen, if present, are opened and shall
sound continuously for a minimum of 30
seconds. The alarm shall have a minimum
sound pressure rating of 85 dBA at 10 feet
('3048 mm)and the sound of the alarm shall be
distinctive from other household sounds such
as smoke alarms, telephones and door bells.
The alarm shall automatically reset under all
conditions. The alarm shall be equipped with
manual means,such as touchpads or switches,
to deactivate temporarily the alarm for a
single opening from either direction. Such
deactivation shall last for not more than 15
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seconds. The.deactivation touchpads or
switches shall be located at least 54 inches
(1372 mm)above the threshold of the door.
9.2 All doors with direct access to the pool
through that wall shall be equipped with a
self - closing and self- latching device with
the release mechanism located a minimum of 54
inches (1372 mm) above the floor. Swinging
doors shall open away from the pool area.
9.3 The pool shall be equipped with a power
safety cover. When in a closed position,
the cover shall be capable of holding a
weight of 485 pounds, shall not have
any openings that allow passage of a 4 1'1
inch (114 mm) sphere and shall incorporate a
system to drain standing water that collects
on the cover. The cover control switch shall
be permanently installed in accordance with
NFPA 70 listed in Chapter 35, and be key -
operated and of a spring- loaded or momentary -
contact type. When the switch is released,
the operation of the cover shall stop
instantly and be capable of reversing
direction immediately. The switch shall be in
the line of sight of the complete pool cover.
10. Where an above - ground pool structure is used as a
barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of
the pool structure, and the means of access is a
fixed or removable ladder or steps, the ladder or
steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets
the requirements of items 1 through 9 of Section
D105.2. A removable ladder shall not constitute
an acceptable alternative to enclosure
requirements.
1996 Fire Prevention Code
(Amend by adding the following)
Section F -316. Addresses
Section F -316.1 Street Numbers:
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
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numbers shall be in contrast with the background for the
numbers.
Section F -317.0 Fire Department Key Box
Section F -317.1 Fire Department Key Box:
All buildings or structures equipped with a
fire alarm or fire protection 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 and
locations of the key boxes shall be approved by the fire
official.
Section F -519.2 Where required: (Amend to read as
follows) A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in
the following locations in accordance with NFPA 10 Listed in
chapter 44:
1. In all occupancies in Use Groups A -1, A -2,
A- 3,A -4, B, F -1, F -2, I -1, I -2, M, R -1,
R -2, S -1, S -2, and H.
2. In all areas containing commercial kitchen
exhaust hood systems.
3. In all areas where fuel is dispensed.
4. In all areas where a flammable or
combustible liquid 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 the sections indicated in
Table F -519.2 for various operations,
processes, structures and areas.
SECTION 2: Chapter 15.06 of the Village of Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code is hearby amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 15.06
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sections:
15.06.010 Adoption by reference.
15.06.020 Amendments.
15.06.010 Adoption by reference. The 1996 BOCA
National Property Maintenance Code(Fifth Edition)is hereby
adopted by reference and may be printed in pamphlet form.
15.06.020 Amendments. The 1996 BOCA National
Property Maintenance Code(Fifth Edition)is hereby amended as
follows:
Section PM -202.0 is hereby amended by adding the
following definitions for Motor.Vehicle and Vehicle:
Motor Vehicle: Every vehicle which is self -
propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric
power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated
upon rails, except for vehicles moved solely by human power
and motorized wheelchairs, and except that a recreational
vehicle as defined in the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is
excluded.
Vehicle. Every device, in, upon or by which any
person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a
highway, except devices moved by human power, devices used
exclusively upon stationary rail or tracks and snowmobiles
as defined in the Illinois Snowmobile Registration and
Safety Act.
Section PM -303.8 Motor Vehicles and Vehicles is
hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Except as provided in other regulations, no
motor vehicle currently unregistered by any state shall be
parked, kept or stored on any property.
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B. No motor vehicle or vehicle shall at any time
be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the
process of being stripped or dismantled.
Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to
undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided such
work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed
area designed and approved for such purposes.
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C. All motor vehicles shall be parked on an
approved paved surface.
Exception: Original stone driveways which were in
existence at the time of the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy for the principal structure.
SECTION 3: Any person violating the provisions of
this Chapter shall be punished according to the provisions
of Chapter 1.08 General Penalty.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval and publication.
This Ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES. 5 - Marienthal, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYES : 0— None
ABSENT: 1 - Reid
PASSED: December 1 , 1997
APPROVED: December 1
PUBLISHED: December 2
, 1997
, 1997
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