Tampico — Title 15 Ch. 15.18 Property Maintenance Code § 15.18.013
Adoption(International Building Code)
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A. There is hereby adopted as the building code of the village, for purposes of regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use, and to provide for the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and to provide for the demolition of such structures, and to provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, that certain document entitled "International Building Code, 2021 Edition" (referred to herein as the "2021 IBC") as published by the International Code Council. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said International Building Code, including appendices F, G and I thereto and the 2021 Errata sheet, as on file in the office of the building official, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof, as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes as prescribed in subsection (b) of this section. B. The following sections of the International Building Code 2021 Edition are hereby revised by completion of blanks, deletions, additions, or amendments as follows: 1. Section 101.1. Insert: Village of Tampico, Illinois. 2. Section 1612.3. Insert: Village of Tampico, Illinois. 3. Section 1612.3. Insert: Most recent date of issuance, from time to time. 4. Any reference therein made to the "IPC-12 International Plumbing Code" shall mean and refer to the "Illinois Plumbing Code" (77 Ill. Admin. Code 890 et seq.). 5. Any reference therein made to the "IPSDC-12, International Private Sewage Disposal Code" shall mean and refer to the "Illinois Plumbing Code" (77 Ill. Admin. Code 890 et seq.). 6. The reference in section 105.2 of the 2021 IBC to square feet is amended to read" 144 square feet." 7. Section 105.2 remove: (2), (6), (9) and (12) 8. Section 901.1 is added as follows: Section 901.1 International Fire Code. The requirements of this chapter shall include any additional amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code. 9. Chapter 11 ACCESSIBILITY is deleted and replaced as follows: ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE 10. Chapter 13 ENERGY EFFICIENCY is deleted and replaced as follows: CHAPTER 13 ENERGY EFFICIENCY Section 1301 GENERAL 1301.1.1 SCOPE. The provisions of the Illinois Efficient Buildings Act adopt the International Energy Conservation Code with State of Illinois amendments. 11. Section 1807.1 of the 2021 IBC is amended to read "Pole buildings. • Pole-type buildings without permanent foundation are not permitted." 12. Section 113.1 In the event that the board appeals, as provided and referred to in Section 112 of the International Building Code 2021 Edition, is not constituted and acting, any appeal shall be made to the Village Council. 13. Section 1806.2 Exception is amended as follows by adding the following exception: Section 186.2. Presumptive load-bearing values. Exceptions: a) A presumptive load-bearing capacity shall be permitted to be used where the building official deems the load-bearing capacity of mud, organic silt or unprepared fill is adequate for the support of lightweight or temporary structures. b) Depending on the use, the code official may accept designs based upon an assumed soil bearing capacity of 1500 psf provided all the following conditions are met: i. The building height does not exceed one (1) story or 20 feet in buildings which contain masonry or concrete walls. ii. The building height does not exceed one (1) story or 25 feet in buildings which do not contain any masonry or concrete walls. iii. The foundation is shallow, and the building does not include a basement. iv. The building seismic use group is not Category II or III as listed in Table 1604.5 v. Footings bear on virgin soil that is not questionable including but not limited to plastic, liquefied, highly sensitive clays, weakly cemented, peats or organic and expansive materials. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a statement in accordance with the Tampico Municipal Code shall be submitted by the permit applicant including the name of the design professional or qualified soils engineer who will be conducting the inspection. Following excavations and prior to pouring of foundations, a site inspection and written report shall be prepared by a licensed design professional, or qualified soils engineer to indicate that no questionable soils have been discovered. A copy of the inspection report shall be submitted to the code official prior to inspection listed in Section 109.3.1. 14. Chapter 29 Water Supply and Distribution is deleted and replaced as follows: Chapter 29 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION Section 2901. General. Plumbing. Plumbing for new and existing structures shall comply with the Illinois Plumbing Code. Store Water Drainage. Storm Water drainage shall comply with the Village of Tampico Storm Water Regulations in Section 13.16 . 15. Appendix F "RODENT PROOFING" is added as part of this Code. 16. Appendix G "FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION" is added as part of this Code. 17. Appendix I "PATIO COVERS" is added as part of this Code.
Section 15.18.013 of Tampico's Title 15 establishes the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) as the village's official building code, governing the safety, sanitation, and fitness of all property, buildings, and structures within Tampico, Illinois. The provision incorporates the 2021 IBC with a series of local modifications, including substituting Illinois-specific codes for plumbing and accessibility, adjusting permit thresholds, and adding appendices covering rodent proofing, flood-resistant construction, and patio covers. It also sets out procedures for condemnation and demolition of structures deemed unfit for human occupancy, and establishes a permit and fee system administered through the village's building official.
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Property owners and managers operating in Tampico should be aware that § 15.18.013 makes the 2021 IBC — with its local amendments — the controlling standard for construction, renovation, and ongoing maintenance of all structures. Compliant operators generally obtain permits through the village building official before undertaking work, follow the Illinois Plumbing Code and Illinois Accessibility Code where those have replaced IBC defaults, and ensure that soil inspections by a licensed design professional or qualified soils engineer are completed and submitted prior to foundation work. Operators also typically verify that any structures meet the amended permit thresholds, including the 144-square-foot threshold referenced in the modified Section 105.2 of the 2021 IBC.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Tampico benefit from § 15.18.013 because it sets legally enforceable minimum standards for the safety, sanitation, and habitability of all residential structures, backed by the 2021 IBC and its local amendments. If a rental unit appears to have structural, plumbing, or maintenance deficiencies, tenants may have grounds to raise those conditions as a concern with the village building official, who holds authority under this provision to inspect and, where warranted, condemn structures unfit for human occupancy. Tenants who believe their housing falls short of these standards may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what options are available under this code and related village ordinances.
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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