Sandwich — Ch. 18 Art. III Building, Residential, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Code, Property Maintenance § 18-76

(a) Building code modifications.
(1) Sec. 101.1: Insert the "City of Sandwich" for [Name of Jurisdiction].
(2) Sec. 101.4.1: International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC 2018).
(3) Sec. 101.4.2: International Mechanical Code (IMC 2018).
(4) Sec. 101.4.3: Replace the "International Plumbing Code" with the "state of Illinois Plumbing Code" and replace "The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems with "The county health department shall regulate private sewage disposal systems."
(5) Sec. 101.4.4: Property Maintenance Code 2015.
(6) Sec. 101.4.5: International Fire Code (IFC 2015) with local amendments and Life Safety Code 2015 with local amendments.
(7) Sec. 101.4.6: International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 2018).
(8) Sec. 101.4.7: Delete.
(9) Add "Sec. 101.4.8: Add National Electric Code (NEC 2017)."
(10) Sec. 105.2: Under Building: Delete Numbers 1, 2, and 6.
(11) Sec. 111.1: Add: A change of occupancy includes a change to tenant, lessor, ownership or current use and is subject to Life Safety Inspection by building department and fire department.
(12) Sec. 111.2: Delete Numbers 7, 8, 9, and 11.
(13) Sec. 113.1: Delete "The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure" and replace with "The board of appeals shall consist of the Mayor and City Council, and the board of appeals can act only on a three-fifths (⅗) majority vote of the board."
(14) Sec. 113.3: Delete.
(15) Sec. 420.4: Add: Any building with only one or two residences shall be excepted from this requirement.
(16) Sec. 603.1.2: Delete "International Plumbing Code" and add "current Illinois Plumbing Code."
(17) Sec. 903: Delete and refer to Sec. 903 in the International Fire Code 2015.
(18) Sec. 907: Delete and refer to Sec. 907 in the International Fire Code 2015.
(19) Sec. 907.1.2: Delete and replace with: "Shop drawings by approved vendors for fire alarm systems shall be prepared in accordance with NFPA 72 and submitted for review and approval prior to system installation."
(20) Chapter 10 : Add: When there is a conflict between codes or jurisdictions, the stricter code shall be used (the IBC 2018 supersedes the IFC 2015).
(21) Sec. 1101.1: Add: When there is a conflict between this code and the Illinois Accessibility Code, the stricter code shall be used.
(22) Sec. 1612.3: Insert the "City of Sandwich" for [Insert Name of Jurisdiction].
(23) Sec. 1612.3: Insert "May 15, 2002" for [Insert date of Issuance], unless by future revision of 5-9-1 Floodplain Regulations, as found in the revised zoning ordinance; B.i., is amended to include January 2, 2009, for DeKalb County territory and January 4, 2009, for Kendall County territory, then in such case those subsequent dates shall be used.
(24) Add "Sec. 1901.7: Cold weather requirements.
1. Temperature must be at a minimum of 30 degrees (Fahrenheit) and rising.
2. No concrete will be allowed to be set on frozen ground or other frozen materials.
3. Concrete coming out of supply truck must be at a minimum of 55 degrees (Fahrenheit) and temperature must be held constant during placement.
4. Forms must remain in place for 24 hours with insulation blankets covering the concrete after completion of pour.
5. Insulation blankets must remain in place for 48 hours after forms are removed. Temperatures must be forecasted to remain above 25 degrees for a period of 72 hours after pour.
6. No flatwork will be allowed unless in an (above freezing) heated enclosure.
7. All flatwork will remain enclosed and heated (above freezing) for a period of 5 days after pour."
(25) Sec. 2901.1: Delete and replace with: "All plumbing system requirements shall be governed by the most current version of the Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Illinois." (End of Chapter)
(26) Sec. 2902.1 through Sec. 2902.6: Delete.
(27) Sec. 3002.4: Add: "Where new elevators are provided in buildings, no less than one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors regardless of rise."
(28) Sec. 3202.2.3: Delete "7 feet" and replace with "8 feet,".
(b) Residential code modifications.
(1) Sec. R101.1: Insert the "City of Sandwich" for [Name of Jurisdiction].
(2) Sec. R103.1: Delete this paragraph in its entirety.
(3) Sec. R105.2: Work exempt from permit, Buildings: Remove paragraphs 1, 2, 5 and 10.
(4) Sec. R106.1: The following shall be added at the end of the paragraph:
Design professional/stamped plans are required for all new homes, additions, and remodels (Electrical, Plumbing & Structural)
(5) Sec. R106.2: Revise this paragraph to incorporate the following:
R106.2.1 Site Plan. Plat of Survey Requirements for a Residential Building Permit for all new homes and additions requiring foundations:
Site Plan for Building Permit (include with permit application) 3 copies of Plat required: 1.1
North arrow, scale, legal description
1.2 Address and lot number
1.3 All building perimeter dimensions.
1.4 Benchmark reference
1.5 Top of foundation elevation
1.6 Grade elevations indicating the drainage (spot elevations at all corners, along property lines and high points)
1.7 Building setback lines
1.8 Easements
1.9 Required public sidewalks (provide the lengths of 5 ft. sidewalk for which the Builder is responsible/show 6" thick through driveway, new sidewalks need to be doweled with rebar to existing sidewalks)
1.10 Show driveway with dimensions (approach needs to be 6" thick)
1.11 Show water and sewer locations (field locate curb valve and provide distance to nearest sanitary manhole)
1.12 Silt fence description and location
1.13 Show location for soil stockpiles
1.14 The Site Plan will be used to determine conformance with the following Zoning Ordinance regulations:
1.14.1 Minimum lot requirements (lot width at the established building line and lot area)
1.14.2 Yard Requirements
1.14.3 Maximum Floor Area Ration and Lot Coverage
1.14.4 Dwelling standards
The City of Sandwich requires site plans to be prepared by a licensed land surveyor. Plans need to be stamped.
R106.2.2 Spot Survey. Spot Survey Foundation Plat (must be submitted before rough framing begins) 3 copies of Plat required for all new homes and additions requiring foundations: 2.1
North arrow and legal description
2.2 Address and lot number
2.3 All building perimeter dimensions
2.4 Benchmark reference
2.5 Top of foundation elevation
2.6 Building setback lines
The City of Sandwich requires site plans to be prepared by a licensed land surveyor. Plans need to be stamped.
R106.2.3 As Built Plans. Plat of Survey Requirements for a Residential Building Permit:
Plat of Survey for Occupancy (must accompany written request for occupancy) 3 copies of Plat required for all new homes and additions requiring foundations: 3.1
North arrow, scale, legal description
3.2 Address and lot number
3.3 All building perimeter dimensions
3.4 Benchmark reference
3.5 Top of foundation elevation
3.6 Grade elevations indicating the drainage
3.7 Building setback lines
3.8 Actual building setbacks
3.9 Easements
3.10 Certificate of conformance by surveyor to the Grading Plan
3.11 Developer sign off for occupancy request (if applicable)
3.12 Dimensions/locations of any other structures (storm inlets, driveways, sidewalks, trees, patios, etc.)
3.13 Culvert dimensions and invert elevations (if applicable)
3.14 Curb box location and dimensions
3.15 Sanitary service location with dimensions
3.16 Water service location with dimensions
3.17 Final grading along abutting property lines
3.18 Elevation of lowest floor drain connected to the sanitary sewer
3.19 Lowest adjacent grading opening (top of window well or bottom of other basement window that is not an escape window)
The City of Sandwich requires site plans to be prepared by a licensed land surveyor. Plans need to be stamped.
(6) Sec. R110.1: Revise this Section to incorporate a new Exception number 3 as follows:
3. Certificates of occupancy are required only for new homes.
(7) Sec. R110.3: Remove paragraphs 7 and 8.
(8) Table R301.2(1): Insert the following for the design criteria:
• Ground Snow Load: 25 psf
• Wind Speed: 115 mph
• Topographic Effects: No
• Special Wind Region: No
• Wind-Borne Debris Zone: No
• Seismic Design Category: A
• Weathering: Severe
• Frost Line Depth: 42 inches
• Termite: Moderate to Heavy
• Winter Design Type: -4°F
• Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes
• Flood Hazards: Established February 1984, DeKalb County FIRM January 2, 2009, and Kendall County FIRM February 4, 2009
• Air Freezing Index: 2000
• Mean Annual Temperature: 50°F
Delete the section table R301.2(1) titled "Manual J Design Criteria" and footnote "n."
(9) Sec. R302.5.1: Change the thickness from 1⅜" (35 mm) to 1¾" (44.5 mm).
(10) Table R302.6: Separation from residence and attics shall be not less than ⅝" drywall or equivalent.
(11) Sec. R302.13: Delete this section in its entirety.
(12) Sec. R309.5: This is optional, not required.
(13) Sec. 311.2: Revise the paragraph to add the following:
Replace first sentence in paragraph to: Not less than two egress doors shall be provided for each dwelling and egress doors should be separated (i.e., on opposite sides of a dwelling).
(14) Sec. R313.1: Add the following as an additional Exception:
A 3-unit townhome or more are required to have sprinklers. A one- or two-unit dwelling is not required to have sprinkler systems. It is optional.
(15) Sec. R313.2: Add the following as an additional Exception:
One- or two-family dwellings are not required to have sprinkler systems. It is optional.
(16) Sec. R401.4: Soil Tests. Modify the existing language and replace with the following:
Prior to all foundation work, a soil test must be performed by an approved agency using an approved method.
(17) Add a new Sec. R401.4.3: Cold Weather Requirements for Concrete. To pour concrete:
1. Temperature must be at a minimum of 30 degrees (Fahrenheit) and rising.
2. No concrete will be allowed to be set on frozen ground or other frozen materials.
3. Concrete coming out of supply truck must be at a minimum of 55 degrees (Fahrenheit) and temperature must be held constant during placement.
4. Forms must remain in place for 24 hours with insulation blankets covering the concrete after completion of pour.
5. Insulation blankets must remain in place for 48 hours after forms are removed. Temperatures must be forecasted to remain above 25 degrees for a period of 72 hours after pour.
6. No flatwork will be allowed unless in an (above freezing) heated enclosure.
7. All flatwork will remain enclosed and heated (above freezing) for a period of 5 days after pour.
(18) Add a new Sec. R401.4.4: Chloride is not allowed to be used in exterior public projects.
(19) Add a new Sec. R401.4.5: Top of foundation tolerance is 3 inches of 1.0 foot above the given top of foundation.
(20) Sec. R402.1: Delete this section in its entirety. Wood Foundations are not allowed.
(21) Table R402.2: Minimum Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete.
• Change the first three rows of numbers in the table from 2,500 to 3,000
• Change the bottom row of numbers in the table from 2,500, 3,000, and 3,500 to 4,000
(22) Table R403.1(2): Revise to include: wood foundations are not permitted.
(23) Table R403.1(3): Revise to include: wood foundations are not permitted.
(24) Sec. R403.2: Delete this section in its entirety, wood foundations are not permitted.
(25) Sec. R.403.4.1: Delete this section in its entirety, crushed stone footings are not permitted.
(26) Sec. R404: Amend this Section to remove any reference to masonry walls as masonry walls are not allowed.
(27) Sec. R404.2: Delete this section in its entirety (R404.2--R404.2.6), wood foundations are not permitted.
(28) Sec. R406.3: Delete this section in its entirety (R406.3--R406.3.4), wood foundations are not permitted.
(29) Sec. R502.7.1: Replace this section with the following:
Bridging is required for all floor and ceiling joists with either solid blocking or diagonal bridging at intervals not to exceed 8 feet.
Exception: Trusses, structural composite lumber, structural glued- laminated members and I-joists shall be supported laterally as required by the manufacturer's recommendations.
(30) Sec. R504: This section is deleted in its entirety as wood floors are not permitted in basements.
(31) Sec. R507.3.2., Exceptions: Modify the existing Exceptions to replace with the following:
1. Free standing deck concrete piers must be 12" × 24" deep.
(32) Sec. R507.4.1: Modify the existing language to remove the following "or a minimum post embedment of 12 inches (305 mm)."
(33) Chapters 25 through 33 are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the current Illinois Plumbing Code.
(34) Chapters 34 through 43 are deleted in their entirety and replaced by the National Electric Code NEC 2017 or the latest NEC Code adopted by the City of Sandwich.
(35) Appendix J is adopted.
(c) Property Maintenance Code modifications:
(1) Sec. 101.1. Insert: City of Sandwich.
(2) Sec 102.3 Application of Other Codes: shall read as follows: Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure, or changes in occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the provisions and procedures of city ordinances, including any relevant codes adopted by the city.
(3) Sec. 103.1 General: shall read as follows: The designee of the mayor of the city for the purpose of administering enforcement of this Code shall be known as the code official.
(4) Sec. 103.5. Delete section 103.5.
(5) Sec. 112.4. Insert: "…shall be liable to a fine of not more than $750.00."
(6) Sec. 302.4. Insert: eight inches.
(7) Sec.3.04.14. This section shall be deleted in its entirety.
(8) Sec.602.3. Insert: September 15 to June 1.
(9) Sec. 602.4. Insert: September 15 to June 1.