Plainfield — Ch. 2.5 Art. IX Property Maintenance Code § 2.5-172
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The following additions, insertions, deletions and changed are hereby made to the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code: Section 101.1. Insert "Village of Plainfield, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois." Section 302.8.1 Parking of motor vehicles including, but not limited to recreational vehicles, trucks, trailers, and boats on grass, dirt or gravel surfaces is strictly prohibited. All vehicles are to be parked on an impervious surface such as concrete, asphalt, and pavers. If a vehicle is found to be in violation of this restriction a written notice giving five (5) days will be sent to the last known address of the owner or occupant of the property to remove the vehicle. Section 302.14 Insect screens Insert date January 1 to December 31 Chapter 5 Delete the International Plumbing Code and insert the Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Illinois Administration Code 890) published by the Illinois Department of Health. Chapter 6 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements. Section 602.3 Insert dates October 1 and May 1. Section 602.4 Insert dates October 1 and May 1. Adopt Appendix A Boarding Standard.
Plainfield's Ch. 2.5 Art. IX § 2.5-172 tailors the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code to local conditions by inserting the Village of Plainfield's name, specifying year-round screen requirements, setting heating-season dates of October 1 through May 1, replacing the International Plumbing Code with the Illinois Plumbing Code, and prohibiting vehicle parking on grass, dirt, or gravel surfaces. Properties must provide parking only on impervious surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or pavers. Owners or occupants found in violation of the parking rule receive a written notice with a five-day window to correct the situation.
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Property owners and managers operating under Ch. 2.5 Art. IX § 2.5-172 generally ensure that all vehicle parking areas consist of impervious surfaces—concrete, asphalt, or pavers—and that no vehicles are permitted to park on grass, dirt, or gravel. Compliant operators also maintain insect screens year-round (January 1 through December 31) and provide adequate heat from October 1 through May 1, in line with Sections 602.3 and 602.4 as amended. Plumbing work on the property must conform to the Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Illinois Administration Code 890) rather than the International Plumbing Code, as specified in the Chapter 5 amendment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ch. 2.5 Art. IX § 2.5-172, tenants have an interest in knowing that their property must meet Plainfield's locally amended maintenance standards, including year-round insect screens, heat availability from October 1 through May 1, and parking only on impervious surfaces. If a parking violation notice is issued, the provision provides a five-day period for the owner or occupant to address it, which tenants may want to be aware of if they receive such a notice. Tenants who believe their property does not meet these standards may consider contacting the Village of Plainfield's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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