Vernon Hills — Ch. 5 Art. III One and Two Family Dwelling Code § 5-57

(a) Section R101.1 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R101.1 Title: These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings of the Village of Vernon Hills, Illinois, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code".
(b) Section R103.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R103.1 Creation of agency. The Building Division of the Community Development is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(c) Section R103.2 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R103.2 Appointment: The Building Commissioner shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. For the purposes of this code, the Community Development Director shall serve as the building commissioner. The use of the term "building official" in this Code shall mean the Community Development Director/Building Commissioner of the Village of Vernon Hills.
(d) Section R105.2 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the 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.
Building: 1.
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, replacement of existing cabinets and counter tops, and similar finish work.
2. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
3. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling.
4. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall.
5. Modular/pre-fabricated sheds and storage units 40 sq ft or less.
Electrical: Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Gas: Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work.
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical: Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work.
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
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 minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one horsepower (746 W) or less.
Plumbing: The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, 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.
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.
(e) Section R105.5 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R105.5 Expiration: Any permit issued shall become invalid if the authorized work is not commenced within six months after issuance of the permit, or if the authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period of six months after the time of commencing the work or if the authorized work is not completed within one year after commencing construction.
If a permit expires by failure to begin construction within six months of the date of issuance of the permit, the permit holder must repeat the application process and pay all fees as required for a new permit. A new permit will not be issued if zoning variances or other variations and/or approvals have expired.
If a permit expires by failure to complete construction within one year after the date of commencing construction, the permit holder must renew the permit within the succeeding two months. A renewal fee of 20 percent of the original permit fee shall be paid to the village and the permit shall be renewed for a one-year period, commencing from the date of payment of the renewal fee or the date which is two years after the issuance date of the original permit, whichever is later. No additional renewals shall be made, except by the action of the village president and the board of trustees.
If the permit is not renewed as provided herein, all previous construction, if any, shall be removed and the property restored as required by the section of this code governing demolition of structures. All fees paid theretofore shall be forfeited to the village and any zoning or other approvals or any variances from the zoning ordinance or other ordinances or codes, if any, shall become null and void. Further, if the permittee does not remove all previous construction and restore the property as required by this code, the village, through its employees or agents, shall remove same and restore the property and recover its expenses by filing a lien against the property, or by any other legal action permitted by law.
(f) Section R106.1.1 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R106.1.1 Information on Construction documents: The application for the permit shall be accompanied by plans in the quantity and methods described on the form provided by the Village. When quality of materials is essential for conformity to this code, specific information shall be given to establish such quality; and this code shall not be cited, or the term "legal" or its equivalent be used, as a substitute for specific information.
(g) Section R106.1.2.1 is created and approved to read as follows:
R106.1.2.1 Manufacturer's instructions and recommendations: Where the code does not provide specific installation details or instructions and/or the code does not specifically address the proper application or prohibition of use of specific materials, devices, equipment and assemblies of components, the manufacturer's installation instructions, and recommendations for the proper installation and use of the specific materials, devices, equipment and assemblies of components shall govern.
(h) Section R106.2 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R106.2 Site plan and plat of survey. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate plat of survey. A plat of survey prepared, signed and sealed by an Illinois Registered Land Surveyor, showing all boundaries of the property, setback lines, all existing improvements and all easements of record shall also accompany a permit application.
In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the locations and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan and plat of survey when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.. This requirement may be waived for the projects involving interior work only.
(i) Section R106.2.1 is created and approved to read as follows:
R106.2.1 As-built surveys. After construction of the foundation and prior to start of framing, an as-built plat of survey, prepared by a State of Illinois Registered Land Surveyor shall be submitted to the building division for review and approval. This survey shall show the location of the foundation on the lot, including distances to lot lines, the elevation(s) of the top of foundation and all steps and brick ledges in reference to USGS datum, the existing and proposed grading plan elevations, slope of proposed driveway and shall clearly show that no part of the foundation is encroaching upon any public and/or utility easements or required front, rear and side yards. Upon completion of the work authorized by the building permit and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy a final as-built survey shall be submitted to the building division. This survey shall show the building or structure location on the lot with reference to all lot lines, all recorded easements, top of foundation elevation and the lot's topographical information.
(j) Section R106.3 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R106.3 Examination of documents: The building commissioner shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying construction documents and shall ascertain by such examinations whether the construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws or ordinances. The building commissioner may, at his discretion, employ services of outside consultants to review construction documents in whole or in part to determine compliance with this code. Such outside review services may involve structural review, fire protection review, elevator review and any other type of review as determined necessary by the building commissioner. The cost of such reviews shall be paid to the village by the applicant prior to the permit being issued.
The Board of Trustees shall have no authority to waive the requirements of this code, except upon the review of the Building Commissioners recommendation and a determination that the requested waiver is functionally equivalent to the code and will pose no threat to public health and safety.
(k) Section R108.2 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R108.2 Fees, bonds, insurance: Permit fees and cash property restoration bonds shall be paid in accordance with Chapter 5 , Article XI of the Village of Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances. Evidence of an adequate liability and workman's compensation insurance shall be presented as required in Article XI.
(l) Section R108.5 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follow:
R108.5 Refunds: The building commissioner may authorize a refund when based on exceptional or unusual circumstances. Administrative fees and plan review fees shall not be refunded following permit distribution and review, respectively.
(m) Section R110.1 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R110.1 Certificate of occupancy: Final and temporary certificates of Occupancy shall be issued in accordance with Article 21 of the Village of Vernon Hills Zoning Ordinance.
(n) Section R112.1 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R112.1 General. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Building Commissioner. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not apply, or an equivalent form of construction is to be used.
The Committee of the Whole shall serve as the appeals committee.
The Board of Trustees shall have the right to sustain, overrule or modify the decision or interpretation as made by the Building Commissioner upon recommendation of the appeals committee after a hearing. The Board of Trustees shall have no authority to waive the requirements of this code, except upon the review of the Building Commissioner's recommendation and a determination that the requested waiver is functionally equivalent to the code and will pose no threat to public health and safety.
(o) Section R112.2 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R113.2 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 there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form on construction is proposed.
(p) Section R112.3 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R112.3 Qualifications. The appeals committee may require independent subject matter expert testimony at its discretion when hearing an appeal.
(q) Section R112.4 is created and approved to read as follows:
R112.4 Administration. The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the appeals committee and Board of Trustees.
(r) Section R113.4 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R113.4 Violation penalties: Any person, firm, corporation or entity who shall violate any of the provisions of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with, or who resists the enforcement of any provisions of this code, or who shall refuse or neglect to remedy a violation of this code, or who shall erect, construct, alter, repair or occupy a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the building commissioner, or a permit, or a certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine as specified in Chapter 25 , Comprehensive Fees and Penalties. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition, the corporate authorities of the village may institute an action in any lawful court in the State of Illinois for such additional legal and/or equitable relief as may be deemed fit in accordance with the statutes of the State of Illinois.
(s) Section R114.4 is deleted and in its place is approved to read as follows:
R114.4 Unlawful continuance: Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a "stop work order", except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable for a fine in accordance with this code. No person shall remove a "stop work order" unless authorized by the building commissioner or their designee.