Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-24

(a) The following sections of the International Building Code adopted in this article are revised as provided in this section:
(1) Throughout the 2024 Commercial Building Code, any reference or use of the term "International Plumbing Code" shall be substituted with the term "Illinois Plumbing Code."
(2) Throughout the 2024 Commercial Building Code, any reference or use of the term "International Fire Code" shall be substituted with the term "National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)."
(3) Throughout the 2024 Commercial Building Code, any reference or use of the term "International Energy Conservation Code" shall be substituted with the term "Illinois Energy Conservation Code."
(4) Section 101.1 is hereby amended by substituting "Village of Bellevue, Illinois" for the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(5) Section 101.4.8 is hereby added to state "The provisions of the Illinois Accessibility Code shall apply to matters governing compliance with accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities";
(6) Section 105.2, inclusive, is repealed, and a new section 105.2 is adopted in lieu thereof as follows:
"105.2 Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits are not required for the following: Building: 1.
One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 80 square feet.
2. Fences not over 2 feet in height.
3. The replacement of a portion or portions of an existing fence, within any 12-month period, which is less than twenty-five (25%) of its total linear horizontal distance (whether interrupted or not), or 300 square feet of fence surface, whichever is less, with the same material, at the same height, in the same location.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 2 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 200 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not over any basement or story below, are not part of an accessible route, and are on private property.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
13. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five feet nine inches in height.
14. Repairs for less than substantial structural damage as defined in Chapter 6 of the Existing Building Code.
Electrical: 1.
Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps, receptacles, and switches or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions but, do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
Gas: 1.
Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical: 1.
Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
Plumbing: 1.
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures."
(7) Section 105.2.1, Emergency Repairs, shall be amended with "Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official."
(8) Section 105.2.3 shall be included with the following text related to "Repairs": "Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Ordinary repairs shall not include the removal or cutting of any structural beam, wall, or load-bearing support, the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements, or alteration of, replacement or relocation of any water supply, sewer waste piping, electrical, mechanical, or other work affecting public health or general safety."
(9) Section 107.2.9 shall be included to state the following: "Construction documentation consistent with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code and the Illinois Accessibility Code shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate compliance with the provisions of these codes, as determined by the building official."
(10) Section 109.6 is hereby repealed and a new section 109.6 is hereby adopted in lieu thereof as follows:
"109.6 Refunds. No portion of any fee shall be returned to a permit holder in the case of a revocation of a building permit or a suspension, discontinuance, or abandonment of work."
(11) Section 110.7 shall be included to state the following: "Reinspection Fees--The building code official is authorized to impose fees for repeated failed inspections when corrections are not made."
(12) Section 113.0 is hereby repealed in its entirety, and a new section 113.0 is hereby adopted in lieu thereof as follows:
Section 113.0 Means of appeals. 113.1.
Construction Commission. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a construction commission. The owner of a building or structure may appeal to the village's construction commission, as established by the Village of Bellevue Ordinance 671 (the "construction commission" ordinance), from any decision of the code official, as set forth in the construction commission ordinance.
113.2. Limitations on authority. An application 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 form of construction is proposed. The construction commission shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
113.3. Qualifications. The construction commission shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction, as set forth in the Construction Commission ordinance, and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
113.4. Administration. The code official shall take immediate action without delay in accordance with the decision of the board.
(13) Section 114.4, Violations, is hereby amended by way of adding the following text:
114.4.1 Except as otherwise provided, a person convicted of a violation of this code shall be punished by a fine to be adopted by Resolution of the Village Board. Such fine shall be a minimum fine for first time offense and increase to a maximum fine for multiple violations. With respect to violations of this code that are continuous with respect to time, each day the violation continues is a separate offense.
114.4.2 The imposition of a penalty does not prevent revocation or suspension of a license, permit or franchise.
114.4.3 Violations of this code that are continuous with respect to time may be abated by injunctive or equitable relief. The imposition of a penalty does not prevent equitable relief.
(14) Section 115.2, Stop Work Orders--Issuance, shall be amended to include the following text: "The work order shall conform to Section 4 of Village of Bellevue Ordinance 671."
(15) Section 115.4, Stop work orders--Failure to comply, shall be amended to include the following text: "Each day that work continues shall be considered a separate violation."
(16) The following section 117, named "Maintenance of Construction Sites," including additional regulations and requirements, is hereby adopted in addition to the building code and is hereby incorporated as if fully set forth therein:
117.1 Dumpsters.
1. Each building construction site shall have on-site dumpsters of sufficient capacity to contain the construction debris generated by the construction activity on said site.
2. All construction debris from each building construction site, shall be placed in the construction site dumpster(s), by the end of each work day.
3. Every construction site dumpster, having been filled, shall be removed from the construction site and where appropriate, replaced with another empty dumpster until such time as construction debris is no longer generated on the site.
117.2 Rocked driveways.
1. Each commercial construction site or subdivision construction site entrance shall have its driveway or roadway (as delineated on the building permit application site plan) rocked with CA3 (3 inch minimum) to a minimum depth of 6 inches. This subsection may not be required if the permanent paved driveway or entry road is in place and can be used by all construction equipment or delivery vehicles.
2. Rock drives or roadways must be constructed and maintained on stable soil in order to maintain the desired intent or the rock shall be replaced and/or soil stabilization may be required, as directed by the code official.
3. All deliveries of building materials, of all kinds, shall be made using the rocked road or driveway, without exception.
117.3 Sanitary facilities.
1. Each building construction site shall provide sanitary facilities (including toileting and hand washing facilities) for the convenience of all workers and shall be discharged into a sanitary sewer or if the facility is portable, it shall be an enclosed, chemically-treated tank tight unit. All non-sewered units shall be pumped regularly to ensure adequate working and sanitary facilities.
117.4 Responsibility.
1. It shall be the responsibility of the permit holder and any individual or company acting under the direction of the permit holder to ensure compliance of all provisions of section 117.
(17) Chapter 2 Definitions sections 201 General and 202 Definitions are hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code, and the reference to the International Energy Conservation Code shall be replaced with a reference to the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
(18) Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use section 415 (Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 AND H-5) is hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(19) Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features section 718.5 is hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(20) Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems sections 903.3.5, 904.11, and 912.6 are hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(21) Chapter 11 Accessibility section 1103.1, Where Required: Insert new additional text stating "The State of Illinois Accessibility Code shall control the design and construction of buildings and facilities for accessibility and use by physically disabled persons. When there is a conflict between the Illinois Accessibility Code and the accessibility requirements in the International Building Code, the stricter shall apply."
(22) Chapter 11 Accessibility section 1112 is hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(23) Chapter 12 Interior Environment section 1205 is hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(24) Chapter 12 Interior Environment section 1202 is hereby amended to delete any references to the International Energy Conservation Code and replace them with references to the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
(25) Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency section 1301 is hereby amended to delete references to the International Energy Conservation Code and replace them with references to the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
(26) Chapter 14 Exterior Walls section 1404 is hereby amended to delete any references to the International Energy Conservation Code and replace them with references to the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
(27) Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures sections 1502 and 1511 are hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(28) Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations section 1805 is hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(29) Section 1807.1.6.2, Concrete foundation walls, is hereby created to insert new a new subsection to read "8. All foundation walls shall be a minimum of six (6) inches higher than the adjacent finished grade level."
(30) Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems is hereby deleted in its entirety, and the following text is inserted: "2901.1 Scope. The provisions of the Illinois Plumbing Code, as amended from time to time, shall govern the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems. See the Illinois State Plumbing Code."
(31) Chapter 30 section 3001.4, Accessibility, is hereby created to state the following: "Passenger elevators required to be accessible or to serve as part of an accessible means of egress shall comply with Sections 1009 and 1109.7 of this code, as well as the Illinois Accessibility Code."
(32) Chapter 31 Special Construction section 3111 is hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(33) Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction section 3305 Sanitary is hereby amended to delete the reference to the International Plumbing Code and replace it with a reference to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(34) The village hereby includes Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction as part of the adoption of the 2024 International Building Code.
(35) The village hereby includes Appendix H Signs as part of the adoption of the 2024 International Building Code.
(36) The village hereby includes Appendix J Grading as part of the adoption of the 2024 International Building Code.