2016 Village of Plainfield Building Code1
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Collins and the Board of Trustees
From: Ken Goska, Building Official
CC: Brian Murphy, Village Administrator
Date: January 4, 2016
Re: Recapitulation of Building Codes
Background Findings
The Village Board previously approved changes to the Recapitulation of Building Codes in the fall of
2010. The Building Department staff revised the building code document to make it more user-friendly.
Most of the changes are to clarify, reorganize and create stringent but feasible codes. Updating to the
2015 International Codes will address new materials and techniques to ensure quality building practices
throughout the Village’s residential and commercial projects. The clarifications address normal
practices by most contractors in the Village and will be easier for all to understand.
Included in the attached exhibits are the changes to the Recapitulation of Building Codes and a survey.
This permit fee survey was conducted in November of 2015. It represents permits fees from
neighboring communities, the Village’s current permit fee structure and a proposed fee structure.
Policy Considerations
The Building Department has the duty to enforce regulations concerning construction, alterations,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair and demolition within the Village limits. Updating the
code ensures the life, health and safety of our residents and the public.
The Board has the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
Financial Considerations
A new fee structure will allow the department to continue to provide a high level of service to residents
and businesses while becoming more fiscally self-supporting.
Recommendation
It is our recommendation that the Village Board direct the President to approve the Recapitulation of
Building Codes including the 2015 International Codes and the proposed permit fees as outlined in the
attached exhibits.
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ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE COMPREHENSIVELY REVISING THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
BUILIDNG CODE ORDINANCE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, AS FOLLOWS:
I. That Chapter 2.5 Articles I through XIII are hereby amended in their entirety as set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
II. This Ordinance shall be effective March 1, 2016.
III. This Ordinance shall be numbered as Ordinance No. ____
PASSED THIS ___ DAY OF_______, 2016.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED THIS ____ DAY OF ________, 2016
____________________
VILLAGE PRESIDENT ATTEST:
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VILLAGE CLERK
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Exhibit “A”
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
RECAPITULATION OF BUILDING CODES
The Village of Plainfield utilizes the following codes during the plan review and
inspection process:
BUILDING
2015 International Building Code
2015 International Residential Code
International Energy Conservation Code – Residential
Current edition as per the State of Illinois
International Energy Conservation Code – Commercial
Current edition as per the State of Illinois
2015 International Property Maintenance Code
Village of Plainfield Amendments
2015 International Existing Building Code
State of Illinois Accessibility Code – 5/97 Issue
ELECTRICAL
2014 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Village of Plainfield Amendments
MECHANICAL
2015 International Mechanical Code
2015 International Fuel Gas Code
Village of Plainfield Amendments
PLUMBING
2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code
Village of Plainfield IDPH Amendments
FIRE PREVENTION
2015 International Fire Code – (Including all the latest Plainfield or Oswego
Fire District amendments)
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NOTE: Fire protection requires inspections for all commercial, industrial,
institutional buildings and residential structures over two (2) units.
Chapter 2.5
Buildings and Building Regulations*
ARTICLE I In General, Sec. 2.5-1-2.5-20 Page 3
ARTICLE II Building Code
Commercial Building Code, Sec. 2.5-21-2.34 Page 23
Residential Building Code, Sec. 2.5-35 – 2.5-37 Page 26
Model Energy Code, Sec. 2.5-38 – 2.5-40 Page 30
ARTICLE III Plumbing Code, Sec. 2.5-41 – 2.5-60 Page 31
ARTICLE IV Private Sewage Disposal Code, Page 33
Sec. 2.5-61-2.5-80
ARTICLE V Electrical Code, Sec. 2.5-81-2.5-120 Page 34
ARTICLE VI Fire Prevention Code, Sec. 2.5-121-2.5-130 Page 41
ARTICLE VII Swimming Pool Regulations, Sec. 2.5-131-2.5-160 Page 47
ARTICLE VIII Mechanical Code, Sec. 2.5-161-2.5-170 Page 53
ARTICLE IX Property Maintenance Code, Sec. 2.5-171-2.5-200 Page 54
ARTICLE X Dangerous, Unsafe, Abandoned Buildings, Page 55
Sec. 2.5-201-2.5-220
ARTICLE XI Street Numbering, Sec. 2.5-221-2.5-500 See Municipal
Code
ARTICLE XII Fees, Sec. 2.5-501-2.5-505 Page 58
ARTICLE XIII Existing Building Code, Sec. 2.5- 506 - 2.5-510 Page 62
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ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec. 2.5-1 - Title.
This chapter shall be known as the building code of the village.
Sec. 2.5-2 - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the safety, health and public welfare through
structural strength and stability, means of egress, adequate light and ventilation and protection
of life and property from fire and hazards incidental to the design, construction, alteration,
removal or demolition of buildings or structures. This chapter sets forth requirements which are
considered reasonable and are held in every instance to be the minimum for the promotion of
public health, safety and the general welfare. (Ord. No. 2961, § I, 10-18-10)
Sec. 2.5-3. - Applicability; exemptions; more restrictive regulations.
(a) This code shall control all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition,
repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and
structures, and shall apply to existing or proposed buildings and structures; except as such
matters are otherwise provided for in other ordinances or statutes, or in the rules and
regulations authorized for promulgation under the provisions of this code.
(b) All buildings and structures, and parts and appurtenances thereof, both existing and
hereafter erected or installed shall be so maintained that the occupants and users thereof and
others are reasonably safe from the hazards of fire, explosion, collapse, contagion and spread of
infectious disease. If found by the village not so maintained, necessary corrective work, repair,
replacement or removal may be ordered.
(c) No building or structure shall be constructed, extended, repaired, removed or altered in
violation of these provisions, except for repairs as defined in (d) below and except further that
the raising, lowering or moving of a building or structure as a unit necessitated by a change in
legal grade or widening of a street shall be permitted, provided the building or structure is not
otherwise altered or its use or occupancy changed.
(d) Ordinary repairs to structures may be made without application or notice to the village,
but such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition, or portion thereof, the
removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support, or the removal or change of any
required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exit
requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or
relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or
similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general
safety.
(e) When the provisions contained in this chapter conflict with any other provisions
contained in this code or in any state or federal statute, the most restrictive or rigid provisions
shall control.
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Sec. 2.5-4. - Structures existing on date of adoption of chapter; structures moved
into village.
(a) It shall be unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure, or part thereof, in
violation of the provisions of this code, except as otherwise provided for in this code.
(b) The legal use and occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code
which has been heretofore approved, may be specifically provided for in this section.
(c) Alterations or repairs may be made to any structure without requiring the existing
structure to comply with all the requirements of this code, provided such work conforms to that
required of a new structure. Alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to
become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.
(d) Alterations or repairs to an existing structure which are nonstructural and do not
adversely affect any structural member of any part of the structure having a required fire-
resistance rating may be made with the same materials of which the structure is constructed.
(e) In the event a building or structure is altered or repaired beyond fifty (50) percent of its
present replacement value, exclusive of foundation, the village may require that the entire
building or portions thereof be brought into compliance with all provisions of this code.
(f) If the structure is increased in floor area or number of stores, the entire structure shall be
made to conform with the requirements of this code in respect to means of egress, fire
protection, fire suppression, light and ventilation and life safety.
(g) Buildings and structures moved into or within the village shall comply with the
provisions of this code for new buildings and structures and shall not be used or occupied in
whole or in part until the certificates of occupancy shall have been issued by the village.
Sec. 2.5-5. - Public safety, insurance, bonds, licensing, and registration.
(a) General contractors.
(1) Insurance. All general contractors who use the streets or other public property
shall file with the village, prior to the issuance of a building permit, a certificate of
insurance with coverage of public liability insurance for each person in the sum of
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
(2) Registration. All general contractors and subcontractors shall register with the
building department annually prior to receiving building permits at an annual fee
of fifty dollars ($50.00)
(b) Occupation of streets, sidewalks and parkways. Streets, parkways or sidewalks shall not
be occupied with building materials prior to the issuance of a building permit. In no event shall
public property other than that immediately in front of the lot or land upon which the work is
being done be occupied, nor shall more than one third of the street, from curb line to curb line,
be occupied. No material shall be so placed as to render inaccessible any fire hydrant, valve
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chamber, manhole or catch basin, or obstruct the gutter or waterway of any street. Silt fencing at
a minimum is required around the entire property where adjacent properties have been
approved for occupancy or finish grading has occurred.
(c) Bypass walk. Before any sidewalk is obstructed by scaffolding or other material, or is
removed, a safe hard surfaced temporary bypass walk shall be constructed and maintained.
Pedestrians shall be protected from vehicular traffic by a barricade or fence. During overhead
construction, pedestrians shall further be protected from falling debris by solid overhead
planking.
(d) Barricades required. Any person, using public property for storage of construction
materials shall provide substantial and suitable barricades and shall provide, place and
maintain, proper and sufficient lights or flares to guard and protect all traffic and passersby.
(e) Damage to barricading. It shall be unlawful to move, remove, turn off, extinguish,
diminish or disturb any light or barricade required by (d) above.
(f) Mortar beds. Mortar beds or boxes shall be placed and guarded as to protect the clothing
of persons passing, and shall not be located upon any street or public way unless enclosed with a
tight fence. Mortar beds or boxes shall not be placed upon any public walk, and no mortar shall
be mixed upon any pavement surface or sidewalk surface.
(g) Material on public property. As soon as construction work is completed, all remaining
material shall be promptly removed from public property and the streets and sidewalks shall be
cleared and put in the same condition as before the construction work was started.
(h) Removal of rubbish-Public property. Rubbish or excavated material which is deposited
on the sidewalks or streets shall be removed from day to day, as rapidly as produced. When
materials or rubbish causing dust are handled they must be well wetted down.
(i) Removal and containment of rubbish-Private property. Rubbish or materials shall not be
thrown, dropped or swept from any floor above the ground or from any roof, but shall either be
carried or lowered in such a manner as not to cause dust. Rubbish and construction debris shall
be properly contained and/or controlled in a metal dumpster to prevent such debris from being
blown, scattered or otherwise carried to abutting properties.
(j) Public inconvenience. All building operations shall be conducted in a manner that least
inconveniences the public and abutting property owners.
(k) Protection of passersby. Where during construction, an excavation or other hazard
exists; the contractor shall provide and maintain a barricade or fence for the protection of
passersby.
(l) Surety bond. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a surety bond in the amount of
ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for each lot where street or sidewalk improvements are
installed, shall be deposited with the village to indemnify the village against damage to the
streets, curbs and sidewalks and parkways, and to insure the proper installation, repair and/or
complete restoration of streets, curbs, sidewalks and parkways in accordance with the
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instructions of the building inspector. It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to
notify the village of any streets, curbs, sidewalks or parkways that were damaged prior to the
start of construction on a lot.
(m) Bond refund. Upon the final completion of all the work under the permit, so much of
such deposit as is necessary to reimburse the village for the repair and/or restoration of the
damaged streets, curbs, sidewalks or parkways shall be retained by the village and the
remainder shall be returned to the depositor; provided, however, that nothing herein contained
shall preclude the village from maintaining an action against any person or persons to recover
for damage done to any street, sidewalk or parkway.
(n) Sewer and plumbing contractors.
(1) Every person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of making
any sewer and/or plumbing installation in the village shall show evidence to the
village that his state plumbing license is current and valid.
(2) Each plumbing contractor, and sewer contractor, shall be subject to the insurance
requirements set forth under state licensing procedures.
(3) Each plumbing contractor, sewer contractor, and heating/cooling contractor
must register with the village building department annually prior to receiving permits.
(o) Bond for water connection. See Chapter 8, Sections 8-63 and 8-64 of the village Code of
Ordinances.
(p) Electrical contractors. Every person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the
business of making electrical installations in the village shall have insurance as outlined in (a)
above. All electrical contractors must be licensed in a municipality in Illinois and provide
evidence that such registration is in good standing. Licenses may also be provided by the village
upon passage of appropriate tests and payments of specified fees. All electrical contractors not
licensed by the village shall register with the building department annually prior to receiving
permits.
(q) Contractors, existing violations. The village shall not be required to issue a building
permit or perform inspections to any contractor or subcontractor responsible for existing code
violations, fees or any outstanding issues with the village until such work, fees, or issues have
been corrected.
(r) A portable toilet unit will be required on all job sites. Chemical toilets shall be provided
and maintained when no functioning toilet is available on a job site. Portable toilets shall be
located so that the unit may be maintained and the unit shall not be placed closer than five (5)
feet inside the property lines. Portable toilets shall be removed once a functioning toilet is
available on the job site.
(s) All Temporary trailers; offices, models, storage and cargo containers will need to be
anchored to the ground. If the trailers have water and drainage they must be hooked up to city
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water and sewer, no holding tanks. No temporary electrical wiring will be used for service
conductors.
(t) Fences, Construction sites that are determined unsafe due to the nature of the site or
extended delays, a 6 foot high chain-link construction fences around the property or area.
Construction fences will be required for condensed established areas where excavation is within
ten feet (10’) of another structure or five feet (5’) of a property line.
(u) Excavations shall be tapered, tarped, and shored to prevent damage to adjoining
properties when within five feet of the property line and ten feet from another property
structure. All open holes and basements on a job site shall be pumped out until all excess water
is removed.
(v) Construction stockpiles shall not be placed closer than five (5) feet to any property line
and shall not exceed 8 feet in height. Construction stockpiles shall be placed in a manner that
will not affect the construction process, prevent the placement of a refuse storage dumpster or
portable toilet on site, and shall not cause a nuisance.
(w) Silt fencing shall be properly installed around any soil stockpile or drain deemed
necessary by the Building Official to control erosion, protect the sewers or to prevent a nuisance
or unsafe condition.
(x) Haul roads are required from the start of any excavation or demolition until prior to final
grading. The road shall be placed anywhere construction vehicles drive upon the construction
site or parkway. The road shall be constructed of a material such as gravel or woodchips that will
provide a sufficient barrier to prevent soil from embedding into vehicle tires. In addition, the
haul road shall provide a safe, clear and unobstructed pathway from the public property to the
structure under construction in order to allow access for inspections.
Sec. 2.5-6. - Approved building materials; modifications.
(a) Construction method. All materials, equipment and devices approved for use by the
provisions of this code shall be constructed and installed only in accordance with such approval.
(b) Modifications. When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out structural or
mechanical provisions of this code or of an approved rule, the village building official with the
village planner concurrently may vary or modify such provision upon written application by the
owner or the owner's representative, provided that the spirit and intent of this code shall be
observed and public welfare and safety be assured.
(c) Records. The application for modifications and the final decision of the village shall be in
writing and shall be officially recorded with the application for the permit in the permanent
records of the village.
(d) Used materials and equipment. Used materials, equipment and devices may be utilized
provided they have been reconditioned, tested and placed in good and proper working condition
and approved for use by the village.
(e) Alternative materials and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to
prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this
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code, provided any such alternative has been approved. The building official may approve any
such alternative provided the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and
complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work
offered is, for the purposes intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code, in
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.
(f) Research and investigations. The building official shall require that sufficient technical
data be submitted to substantiate the proposed use of any material or assembly and if it is
determined that the evidence submitted is satisfactory proof of performance for the use
intended, the building official may approve its use subject to the requirements of this code. The
costs of all tests, reports and investigations required under these provisions shall be paid by the
applicant.
(g) Research reports. The building official may accept as supporting data to assist in the
determination duly authenticated research reports from approved sources for all materials or
assemblies proposed for use which are not specifically provided for in this code.
(h) Records. The building official shall keep official records of applications received, permits
and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections and notices and orders issued. Such
records shall be retained in the official records so long as the building or structure to which they
relate remains in existence unless otherwise provided by other regulations. Plans and
specifications of houses and accessories, except survey plats and building plot plans may be
destroyed after five (5) years. Those parts of plans for other buildings which may be useful for
future periodic inspections shall be kept.
Sec. 2.5-7. - Building permits generally.
(a) Permit required. No person shall begin the erection, construction, alteration or repair,
demolition or movement of any building or structure in the village, or begin the clearing or
excavating of the site of any proposed building or structure, or construct or maintain any
driveway in or across any public walk, parkway or curb, without first having applied for and
obtained a permit in writing to do so from the village. All permits will be signed by the building
official or duly appointed assistant. Building permit fees are required to be paid in full at the
time of permit issuance. A plan review fee of $200.00 will be required when the application is
submitted. The plan review fee will be applied towards to the permit fee.
(b) Work without permit; fees. Where the erection, construction, alteration or repair,
demolition or movement of any building or structure in the village or the clearing or excavating
of the site of any proposed building or structure or the construction of any driveway in or across
any public walk, parkway or curb has been started prior to the issuance of a permit, the permit
fee for such work shall be twice the normal permit fee.
(c) Application form. An application for a permit shall be submitted in such form as the
building inspector may prescribe. Such application shall contain the full names and addresses of
the applicant and of the property owner, and if the owner is a corporate body, of its responsible
officer. In addition, said application shall be executed by the property owner or his duly
authorized agent. The application shall also describe briefly the proposed work and shall give
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such additional information as may be required by the building inspector for an intelligent
understanding of the work proposed.
(d) Plot required. Plot plan shall be required for permits involving new construction,
building additions or external modifications which may change existing structural setbacks from
property lines.
(1) Legal description of property and zoning classification:
a. Lot number.
b. Real estate tax index number.
c. Block or unit number.
d. Name of subdivision or section of village.
e. Copy of certified plat of survey by licensed surveyor.
f. Property lines shall be identified on site by markers on lot corners.
g. Address.
(2) Dimensioned drawings.
(3) Location of work:
a. Plot plan of property including:
1. Property outline.
2. Existing building location if any.
3. New construction location.
b. New construction, enlargement, or alteration.
1. Outside dimensions.
2. Two (2) copies of general floor plan and ceiling heights.
(4) Description of work:
a. General description.
b. Estimated valuation.
(5) Names, addresses and telephone numbers:
a. Owner.
b. General contractor.
c. Excavator, sewer and water service contractors.
d. Electrical and plumbing contractors.
(e) Proof of compliance. Permits shall not be issued until satisfactory proof has been
submitted that an adequate and approved water supply and sewerage facilities are available;
that surface and roof drainage will not damage adjoining properties; that, to maintain the public
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safety because of the activity on an adjacent to the property, public pedestrian walks and curbs
are provided on a satisfactory all weather roadway.
(f) Construction plans. In all construction work for which a permit is required, the permit
application shall be accompanied by plans and/or drawings in sufficient detail to determine,
upon their review, compliance with all aspects of village codes. Such plans shall be certified by a
professional architect or engineer registered in the state for all dwellings larger than two
thousand (2,000) square feet, multifamily structures, commercial and industrial buildings. All
plans shall be in the form of blue or black line prints drawn to scale. The approved permit and
approved plans and drawings shall be kept on file at the construction site while work is in
progress. The permit placard shall be posted in a manner so as to be visible from the street. A
temporary construction sign shall be installed on all construction sites where a new building is
being constructed and such temporary signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area, or five
(5) feet in height. The sign shall display the construction company name and telephone number,
and the site address and lot number with at least four and one half (4 ½”) inch letters and
numbers. In addition, the sign shall also display the Building Permit.
(g) Alteration of plans or changes in contractors. It shall be unlawful to erase, alter or
modify any lines, figures or coloring contained upon drawings or plans approved by the village,
or filed with the village for reference. If, during the progress of the execution of such work, it is
desired to deviate in any manner affecting the construction or other essentials of the building
from the terms of the application or drawing, notice of such intention to alter or deviate shall be
given to the village and an amended plan showing such alteration or deviation shall be
submitted and approved before such alteration or deviation shall be made. The building official
should also be notified of any changes in contracts.
(h) Action on application. Examination of permit applications and plans will be made within
a reasonable time after a complete application is filed. If, after examination, the village finds no
objections to the same and it appears that the proposed work will be in compliance with the laws
and ordinances applicable thereto, and the proposed construction or work will be safe, such
application shall be approved and a permit for the proposed work issued as soon as practicable.
If examination reveals otherwise, the application shall be rejected and the applicant notified of
this action.
(i) Revocation of permit. The building official may revoke a permit issued in any case where
there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application
or plans on which the permit or approval was based.
(j) Approval of permit in part. Nothing in this code shall be construed as to prevent the
village from issuing a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the
entire plans and detailed statements of said building or structure have been submitted or
approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been submitted for the
same and have been found to comply with this code.
(k) Permit for moving building or structure. Before a building or structure may be moved,
the owner or agent shall notify all utilities having service connections within the building or
structure such as water, electric, gas, sewer and any other connections. A permit for moving a
building or structure shall not be issued until a release is obtained from the utilities concerned
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stating that their respective connections and appurtenant equipment, such as meters and
regulators, have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner.
(l) Commencement notice to be given. The village shall be given at least twenty-four (24)
hour notice of the starting of work under a permit.
(m) Payment of fees. A permit shall not be issued until all required fees have been paid.
(n) Compliance with chapter. The permit shall be a license to proceed with the work and
shall not be construed as authority to violate any of the provisions of this code, except as
stipulated by such modification or variation as specifically approved by the village.
(o) Compliance with permit. All work shall conform to the approved application and plans
for which the permit has been issued and any approved amendment thereto.
(p) Extension and expiration of building permit. All permits shall be valid for twelve (12)
months from the date of issuance. The work must begin within six (6) months of the date of
issuance of the permit.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which
he may commence work, or complete work under that permit when he is unable to commence
work, or complete work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory
reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not
exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond
the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be
extended more than once, except upon review and approval by the Village Manager for an
additional 180 days. An extension fee of $60.00 will incur due at the time of approval. In order
to renew a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay one-half the original permit fee.
(q) Compliance with current construction requirements and procedures as distributed and
agreed to as terms of the approved permit is required.
Sec. 2.5-7.1. - Demolition.
(a) Definitions. [The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subsection, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:]
Alternative analysis. Process in which the applicant and the historic preservation
commission analyze whether there is any alternative that is economically feasible to a
proposed demolition. This process could include an alternative plan prepared with the
professional assistance of an architect, planner or landscape architect.
Architectural significance. Embodying the distinctive characteristics of a type,
period style or method of construction or use of indigenous construction, or
representation the work of an important builder, designer, architect, or craftsman who
has contributed to the development of the community, county, state, or nation.
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Demolition. The demolition or removal of fifty (50) percent or more of any elevation or
floor area of any building or structure.
Demolition activity. Any activity related to actual demolition or razing of any building
or structure.
Historic significance. Having character, interest or value as part of the development,
heritage, or culture of the community, county, state or nation; as the location of an
important local, county, state or national event; or through identification with a person
who has made important contributions to the development of the community, county,
state, or nation.
Structural integrity. A professional study completed by a licensed structural engineer
or licensed architect relating to the major building components; a measure of quality of
construction and the ability of the structure to function as designed or required; the
quality or state of being complete or undivided.
Surveys. Professional study conducted with the involvement of the historic
preservation committee that identifies historical and architecturally significant
structures within the village and Will/Kendall County. Architecturally significant
structures may be from any period, including recent construction.
(b) Demolition permit application.
(1) The planning director may direct the building department to issue a demolition
permit if any of the following conditions apply:
a. If fifty (50) percent or more of the floor area of the existing building or
structure is damaged or destroyed by collapse, explosion, fire, lighting, or
other cause or Act of God.
b. If through consultation with the historic preservation chairman, it is
determined the property is not identified as a potential landmark or
contributing structure as identified in the Village of Plainfield's Urban
Historical Survey or fifty (50) years in age.
(c) Permit application.
(1) Any applicant shall submit the attached permit application along with a concept
plan or site plan for any replacement structure on the subject site if applicable.
(2) The applicant shall schedule a pre-application meeting with the planning
department prior to submitting a demolition permit application.
(d) Preliminary review.
(1) Unless the property is identified as a local landmark or part of a historic district,
within thirty (30) days after the filing of a completed application the village
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planner shall schedule a public hearing to be held before the historic preservation
commission.
(2) A minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled public hearing, the
planning department shall post a public notice sign on the subject property
stating that a public hearing on a proposed demolition has been scheduled before
the historic preservation commission with the date, time and location of the
hearing.
(3) Prior to the scheduled public hearing, staff shall prepare a staff report with any
applicable survey forms, historic photographs and any historical research that
may be available on the subject property.
(e) Public hearing. Public hearings on demolitions shall be heard before the Plainfield
Historic Preservation Commission and the historic preservation commission shall serve
as a recommending body to the Plainfield Village Board.
(1) Following the public hearing the historic preservation commission shall enter a
finding of fact whether the subject property incorporates sufficient historic or
architectural significance to warrant a ninety-day delay to allow the village and
the applicant to complete an "alternative analysis."
(2) The historic preservation commission prior to recommending any delay in the
proposed demolition along with the required "alternative analysis" shall be
required to find a minimum of one (1) of the following findings of facts:
a. The village's urban or rural survey shall identify the property as a
potential landmark or contributing structure and there is sufficient
architectural significance to warrant a delay in the demolition.
b. The property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
c. The property has been listed on the Illinois Historic Structure Survey or
alternatively the Will County or Kendall County Historic Surveys.
d. The property has been determined to be eligible on the National Register
of Historic Places.
e. Listed as a significant historic place or a contributing structure based on a
historical survey or historical tract search.
(3) At the conclusion of the public hearing, the historic preservation commission
shall make a recommendation to the village board that a ninety-day delay of the
proposed demolition should be issued to afford the opportunity by the HPC and
the applicant to complete an "alternative use analysis". If the historic
preservation commission concurs with the requested demolition, a demolition
permit shall be issued by the Village of Plainfield's Building Department within
the ten (10) days of the public hearing.
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(f) Village board determination. If the historic preservation commission makes a
recommendation for a ninety-day delay and "alternative analysis", the matter shall be
scheduled for a village board meeting within seven (7) days after the HPC's public
hearing. The village board shall have to the sole discretion to follow the recommendation
of the historic preservation commission and approve a three-month delay or approve the
demolition permit as requested. If a demolition is approved by the village board, the
Plainfield Building Department shall issue the permit within ten (10) days of the village
board meeting.
(g) Demolition permits. All demolition permits shall be valid for a period not to exceed one
(1) year from the date that the Plainfield Building Department issues the permit and
shall not be renewable. If the proposed plan changes, demolition permits shall not be
transferable from the original applicant. However, if the same proposed plan is still
being proposed, demolition permits shall be transferrable. Failure to proceed with the
required demolition during the one (1) year grace period shall require the applicant to
proceed with a new application which will be reviewed and approved by the village
board.
Prior to proceeding with a demolition, the applicant shall comply with the following
conditions:
(1) The applicant shall post proof of a certificate of liability insurance in the amount
of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and surety bond in the amount
of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) prior to the demolition.
(2) The applicant shall post a demolition sign with the minimum dimensions of four
(4) feet by four (4) feet in front of the property visible from the nearest right-of-
way stating that the property has been approved for a demolition and the date of
the scheduled demolition.
(3) Prior to a demolition a six-foot security fence shall be installed around the
demolition site securing the site prior and during the demolition of the structure.
(4) That the applicant shall either remove or fill in any existing foundation of a
demolished structure within seven (7) days after the principle demolition work
has been completed.
(5) That the applicant shall be responsible for removing all debris from the subject
site within seven (7) days from the date of the principle demolition work has been
completed and is responsible for grading and sodding any site once all the debris
has been removed from the site.
(h) Demolitions without required permits. Any owner who proceeds with a demolition in the
Village of Plainfield without a demolition permit shall be subject to a penalty of seven
hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per offense or day that the applicant fails to comply with
the village's demolition ordinance.
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Sec. 2.5-8. - Permit and inspection fees.
The permit fees applicable to all development, building or construction within the village shall
be those fees and charges as set forth by resolution adopted by the president and board of
trustees of the village (see article XII).
Sec. 2.5-9. - Inspections.
(a) Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the building inspector may examine or
cause to be examined all buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed
for a permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove or demolish.
(b) Required inspections.
(1) Inspections required under the provisions of this code shall be made by duly
appointed agents of the village. If an inspection has been scheduled and, in the
option of the inspector, after arrival on the inspection site, the job is not ready or
has not progressed to a point where an inspection can be made properly or access
is not possible to perform the inspection, a re-inspection fee may be charged.
(2) The owner or contractor is required to contact the village a minimum twenty-four
(24) hours in advance, if time is available, to schedule the following inspections:
a. Footing: Before concrete is poured and after footing excavation has been
completed and access drive and culvert is installed. Forms must be in
place and re-bar installed.
b. Foundation walls: Must meet requirements as permitted, forms in place
and re-bar installed.
c. Backfill: Before backfilling and after footing drain tile and gravel has been
placed and walls have been damp proofed and waterproofed.
d. Under slab: Before any concrete floor slabs are poured and after
insulation and vapor barriers are installed and underground plumbing
and underground electric approval.
e. Under slab plumbing and underground electric: After under slab
plumbing/ underground electric is installed and before concrete floor
slabs are poured. Backfill inspection must be approved.
f. House wrap: Before any siding or brick veneer is applied and after the
framing is completed. Water proof and flashing must be installed.
g. Framing: Before any insulation, vapor barrier or wall finish is applied and
after the framing is completed. Fire-blocking and draft-stopping,
completed rough plumbing, rough electric and rough HVAC are required
at this time.
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h. Plumbing: Before any insulation, vapor barriers or wall finish is applied
and after the rough plumbing is completed.
i. Electrical: Before any insulation, vapor barriers or wall finish is applied
and after the rough electric is completed.
j. Electrical service: At the time the electrical service is to be energized or
reenergized. Panel must have proper clearance.
k. Insulation: Before any interior wall finish is applied and after insulation
and vapor barriers are completed. All rough inspections must be
approved.
l. Septic systems: Before any backfiring and after the septic tank and
seepage system has been installed. Approval from Will/Kendall County is
required.
m. Sewer connection: Before any backfill and after house sewer has been
tapped into sanitary sewer.
n. Water connection: Before backfill and after installation of service pipe on
the house side of the curb cock.
o. Final inspection: After all work is completed and building is approved for
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
(c) Obstruction of inspection. No work shall be done which will cover or obstruct from view
construction work scheduled for inspection which is not yet approved by the village.
(d) Approval. As each state or item of construction is approved, the approval shall be
recorded by the inspector on the building permit card, and on his office records, thereby
authorizing the continuation of the work.
(e) Approved inspection agencies. The village may accept reports of approved inspection
agencies.
(f) Inspection reports. All inspection reports shall be in writing and shall be certified by the
approved inspection agency or its authorized agent when expert inspection services are
accepted. An identifying label or stamp permanently affixed to the product indicating that
factory inspection has been made shall be accepted in lieu of the aforesaid inspection report in
writing if the intent or meaning of such identifying label or stamp is properly substantiated.
(g) Final inspection. Upon completion of the building or structure, and before issuance of
the certificate of use and occupancy, final inspections shall be made. All violations of the
approved plan and permit shall be noted and the holder of the permit notified of the
discrepancies.
(h) Right of entry. In the discharge of duties, the village inspectors or their authorized
representatives shall have the authority to enter at any reasonable hour any building, structure
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or premises in the jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this code. Access to all levels and
floors shall be via the use of ladders, stairways, and/or elevators as supplied by the contractor
for all construction sites as necessary.
Sec. 2.5-10. - Stop work orders.
(a) Authority. The village shall have the power to order all work stopped including
construction, installation, alteration or repair of buildings and structures, and parts and
appurtenances thereof, regulated by this code, in the village when such work is being done in
violation of any provision relating thereto, or in violation of the zoning provisions of the village
of when such work is being performed in an unsafe and dangerous manner. Work shall not be
resumed after the issuance of such an order except on the written permission of the village;
provided, that if the stop work order is an oral one, it shall be followed by a written stop work
order within twenty-four (24) hours. Such written stop work order may be served by the village
administrator, village planner, building official, community development director or appointed
person and any police officer.
(b) When a stop work order is issued a fifty dollar ($50.00) fine is applied. There shall be an
additional fifty dollars ($50.00) fee to have the stop work order removed.
(c) 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 condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than fifty
dollars ($50.00) or more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
Sec. 2.5-11. - Occupancy permits.
Permits will be granted upon final inspection and approval of the water and sewer department
and the street department.
Sec. 2.5-12. - Emergency measures.
(a) Vacating structures. When, in the opinion of the village, there is actual and immediate
danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure or any part thereof, which would endanger
life or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the
occupation of the building or structure, the building official is hereby authorized and
empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the same forthwith. The building
official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such building a notice reading as follows:
"This structure is unsafe and its use or occupancy has been prohibited by the Building Official of
the Village of Plainfield."
It shall be unlawful for any person to enter such building or structure except for the purpose of
making the required repairs or demolishing the same.
(b) Temporary safeguards. When, in the opinion of the building official, there is actual and
immediate danger of collapse or failure of a building or structure or any part thereof, which
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would endanger life, the building official shall cause the necessary work to be done to render
such building or structure or part thereof temporarily safe.
(c) Hazardous building or construction condition. A building or structure or part or
appurtenance thereof or a construction condition found to be hazardous to life, limb or health,
upon order of the building official or enacting authority, shall be corrected, repaired, replaced,
vacated, demolished, or removed and the premises or work restored to or put in a safe condition
within a reasonable period of time, as may be appropriate in each case, when such a finding has
been made in writing, written notice of the findings and order has been given the owner or his
agent or the contractor, and except in emergencies, a hearing on the order has been held before
the plan commission.
(d) Closing streets. When necessary for the public safety, the village may temporarily close
sidewalks, streets, buildings and structures, and places adjacent to such unsafe structures and
prohibits the same from being used.
Sec. 2.5-13. - Hours for construction work.
(a) Generally. It shall be unlawful to engage in or conduct any activity in the construction of
any building or structure, or the laying of any pavement, including but not limited to, the
making of an excavation, clearing of surface lane, and loading or unloading material, equipment
or supplies, anywhere in the village except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on
weekdays, other than Saturday, and except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on
Saturday.
(b) Sunday work, permit required. It shall be unlawful to engage in any such work or activity
on a Sunday unless a permit for such Sunday work has first been issued. Application for such
permits shall be made in writing to the village and shall state the name of the applicant and his
business address, the location of the proposed work, and the reason for seeking a permit to do
such work on Sunday, as well as the estimated time of the proposed operations. No such special
permit shall be issued excepting where the public welfare will be enhanced by such issuance or
will be harmed by failure to perform the work at the time indicated. Nothing in this section shall
be construed to prevent any work necessary to prevent injury to persons or property at any time.
Sec. 2.5-14. - Rules adopted by reference.
The published books or pamphlets described and referred to in this code and the regulations
and standards contained therein or in the described portions thereof, modified in some cases as
noted herein, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this code. In the event of a
conflict between this code or any part thereof and such regulations and standards adopted by
reference, the provisions of this code shall govern and prevail.
Sec. 2.5-15. - Occupancy, compliance certificates and temporary occupancy.
(a) No structure or addition thereto, constructed, moved, remodeled, or reconstructed
after the effective date of this article shall be occupied or used for any purpose, and no
land vacant on the effective date of this article shall first have been issued by the
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building official certifying that the proposed use or occupancy complies with all the
provisions of this article. No occupancy certificate for a structure or addition thereto
constructed, moved, remodeled, or reconstructed after the effective date of this article
shall be issued until such work has been inspected by the building official and
determined to be in full and complete compliance with the building official and
determined to be in full and complete compliance with the plans and specifications
upon which the issuance of the building permit was based. No occupancy certificate
for a new use of any structure of land shall be issued until the premises have been
inspected by the building official and determined to be in full and complete
compliance with all the applicable regulations for the zoning district in which it is
located. Pending the issuance of a permanent occupancy certificate, a temporary
occupancy certificate may be issued to be valid for a period not to exceed six (6)
months from its date pending the completion of any addition or during partial
occupancy of the premises. An extension for a definite period of time can be obtained
from the building official. An occupancy certificate shall be issued, or written notice
shall be given to the applicant stating the reasons why a certificate cannot be issued,
within two (2) days after the receipt of an application therefore.
(b) There shall be an automatic five hundred dollars ($500.00) fine per day if the
structure is occupied prior to receiving a temporary occupancy permit or an occupancy
permit. In addition, the contractor’s registration will be terminated without refund at
the discretion of the Building Official.
(c) During winter when the weather conditions cause extended delays, a temporary
occupancy permit may be issued with only the following items left to be completed.
(1) Final Grading of lot.
(2) Final grading survey plan.
(3) Exterior concrete flatwork.
(4) Parkway tree/landscape.
The temporary occupancy can be for a period of between thirty (30) days and six (6)
months at the discretion of the building official.
Sec. 2.5-16. - Office of the building official.
The office of the building official is hereby created. During temporary absence, for whatever
reason, of the building official, the deputy building official or designated appointee shall act as
building official. It shall be the duty of the building official to:
(1) Receive and process applications for building permits.
(2) Conduct all inspections required under the provisions of this article and issue such
necessary inspection reports including a final inspection report signed by the home or
business owner.
(3) Receive and process for occupancy and compliance certificates upon the completion of a
structure or when there is a change in the use of a structure.
(4) Administer the building code.
(5) Make investigations, when the public interest so requires, in connection with matters
referred to in this article, particularly with regard to purported violations and render
written reports to the village officials.
(6) Issue orders as may be necessary from time to time to enforce compliance with this
ordinance and other applicable laws, to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to secure
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necessary safeguards during construction and to require such other actions to be taken
as deemed necessary to accomplish the purpose of this article.
(7) Maintain permanent and current records required by this article, including, but not
limited to, applications for permits, permits issued, occupancy certificates issued,
inspections made, reports rendered, and of orders issued.
Sec. 2.5-17. - Liability.
The building official or any employee of the village charged with the enforcement of this
article, acting in good faith and without malice for the village in the discharge of duties, shall not
thereby render themselves liable personally and are hereby relieved from all personal liability
for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or by
reason of any act or omission in the discharge of the duties specified herein. Any suit brought
against the building inspector or any employee because of such act or omission performed in the
enforcement of any provisions of this article shall be defended by the legal representatives of the
village until final determination of the proceedings.
Sec. 2.5-18 – Surveys
A. Plat of Survey: All development plans, layouts and plats of survey shall conform to
approved Final Engineering Plans for the subdivision in which it is located. Two (2) copies of the
Plat of Surveys shall be submitted with the application for building and use permit for each new
residence, commercial or industrial building. This survey shall be known as the "Permit Survey"
and shall include the following information:
1. Legal Description of Property.
2. Address of Property.
3. All property lines and total property dimensions.
4. Building location, including setback dimensions to each property line (front-each side-
rear -closest part of the structure and all corners.).
5. Driveway and apron including width and finished material, which shall consist of
asphalt, concrete or brick pavers.
6. Public walk(s), 5′-0″ wide, and 1′-0″ off lot lines unless otherwise approved on the final
subdivision plan including accessible ramps at corner lots.
7. Service walk(s). 3′-0″ minimum width for front service walk(s).
8. Decks or patios, including size.
9. Top of foundation and grade elevations at each outside building corner. Provide a
minimum of four (4) grade elevations. Garage finished floor and basement finished floor
elevations.
10. Grade elevations at property lines and flow arrows.
11. Top of street curb grade elevation at center line of property.
12. Castings, including "B"-Box, manholes and storm sewers.
13. Top of foundation for each adjacent lot.
14. Public utility and drainage easements.
15. North arrows and scale or drawings.
16. Bench marks.
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17. Flood prone areas - provide the 100 year flood plain elevation (F.P.E.), contour line
indicating 100-year flood plain boundary (If applicable), top of foundation and basement
floor elevation.
18. Fax copies shall not be accepted.
B. Top of Foundation Spot Survey: After a foundation is poured and all forms are removed,
submit one (1) original spot surveys to the Building Department, prior to scheduling a backfill
inspection. An Illinois professional land surveyor shall seal, sign, and date all Spot Surveys. A
tolerance of four (4) inches plus or two (2) inches minus shall be allowed on the foundation
elevation. If the Top of Foundation is greater than two (2) inches below the elevation
indicated on the approved permit plat, the foundation shall be raised accordingly.
C. Appeal of Foundation Elevation: If a situation arises whereby the contractor is unable to
build to the approved permit plan, the contractor must submit a revised Grading Plan,
indicating sufficient information to allow positive site drainage. The plan shall be certified
and signed by a registered professional engineer and state that this plan meets or exceeds all
requirements as set forth by the Village. Costs associated with Village Engineer Review shall
be borne by the applicant.
D. Final Grading Survey: Prior to receiving a final occupancy permit and after final lot
grading is completed; submit two (2) original copies of the final grading plat to the Building
Department for review. The final grading plat provides an "as built" drawing of grading
contours, drainage flow and all improvements on site. The final grading plat shall include the
following information: All items listed under the section entitled "Plat of Survey", plus all
existing final grade elevations. A tolerance of two (2) inches plus or minus on the final yard
grading may be allowed, provided positive drainage is maintained. An Illinois registered
professional engineer or professional land surveyor shall certify final that final grading,
complies with all grade elevations from the Approved Subdivision or Development
Engineering Plans, complies with Village Flood Plain Ordinance if applicable, and maintains
positive drainage flow routes according to requirements set forth by the Village. Plat shall
note elevations of property corners, and points 10 feet outside of each property line at each
corner. The midpoint of each lot line between corners, any structure elevations other than the
building (e.g., grade at utility structures, patios, etc.…) and any control elevations shown on
the overall grading plan for the development. Final grade elevations shall provide allowances
for sod, topsoil or seed addition to final grade. Final survey shall include certification that lot
grading meets the intent of overall grading plan for the subdivision or development. This
requirement may be waived for sites on which no overall subdivisions or development grading
plan has been approved.
E. Driveway and Apron Construction: All residential, commercial and industrial sites
shall be served by vehicular driveways and aprons constructed of bituminous, Portland
cement, bricks, paver blocks, or other hard, dust free surface as approved by the Village.
F. Landscape Requirements: All yard areas not covered by driveways and sidewalks shall
have four (4) inches of top soil fine graded in such a manner suitable to support grass lawns
and maintain proper drainage patterns in accordance with paragraph D above.
G. Violations and penalties: Any person, firm, or corporation, or agents, employees, tenant,
or contractor of such who violate, disobey, omit, neglect, or refuse to comply with or who
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resist the enforcement of any provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation of this
article and shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), not more than
seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each offense. Nothing herein contained shall be
construed to prevent the Village of Plainfield from taking such other lawful action as is
necessary or appropriate to prevent or remedy any violation. All fines received are to be
deposited in the general corporate fund. Each day a violation occurs or continues shall
constitute a separate offense.
Sections 2.5-19—2.5-20. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE II. – BUILDING CODE
DIVISION 1 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Sec. 2.5-21. - Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as
the 2015 International Building Code prepared and published by the International Code
Council, Inc., together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set
forth, three (3) copies of which have been on file for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior
to the adoption of this code and now are on file in the office of the village clerk.
Sec. 2.5-22. - Amendments.
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the ICC
Building Code:
Section 101.1 Title.
Amend by deleting the word and punctuation marks, "(Name of Jurisdiction)" and in
place thereof inserting the words "The Village of Plainfield."
Section 101.1.4.3 Plumbing
Delete the International Plumbing Code and insert Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Illinois
Administration Code 890) published by the Illinois Department of Health
Section 102.2 Other Laws. Add:
The Village of Plainfield zoning ordinance shall prevail concerning zoning regulations,
signs, performance standards, accessory uses, and other matters covered by that
ordinance.
Section 110 Certificate of Occupancy
Add the following section:
There will be a 24 hour grace period between passing the final inspection and the
issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The contractor shall schedule the final
inspection with a minimum 24 hour notice.
Section 112 Service Utilities. Abandonment of Wells.
Add new section:
If there is a well on the property which is to be abandoned, it must be capped and
sealed in accordance with the rules and regulations published by the Illinois
Department of Mines and Minerals. In addition, said well shall be sealed under the
supervision of the Will/Kendall County Health Department.
Section 113 Board of Appeals.
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Delete this section in its entirety and add the following:
The Village Board of the Village of Plainfield shall act as the appeals board. Also,
reference the 2006 Property Maintenance Code, section 111.
Section 116. Unsafe Structures and Equipment
Add the following:
See article X of this code for additional requirements.
Section 301.2 General
Add the following:
The Village of Plainfield zoning ordinance shall prevail concerning zoning regulations,
sign, performance standards, accessory uses, and other matters covered by that
ordinance.
Section 406.3.4.1 Separations.
Delete in its entirety and insert the following:
Private garages, located beneath rooms in residential buildings shall have walls,
partitions, floors, ceilings, and structural steel members separating the garage space
from the adjacent interior spaces constructed to a minimum one-hour fire resistance
rating. All bearing and non-bearing walls under the garage shall have a one hour fire
rating. Attached private garages shall be completely separated from the adjacent
interior spaces and the attic area by means of five-eighths-inch gypsum board or
equivalent applied to the garage side. The sills of all door openings between the garage
and adjacent interior spaces shall be raised not less than four (4) inches above the
garage floor.
Delete Chapter 11 and insert the Illinois Accessibility Code 5/97 Edition.
Section 1805.1.1 Footings and Foundations.
Add the following section:
All footings and walls to be poured in place concrete. Alternative methods are to be
approved by the Building Official.
Section 1805.4.2 Foundation drain.
Add the following sentence to the end of this section:
All foundation drains shall incorporate the use of a minimum four-inch perforated tile.
Section 2111.14.1 Factory-built fireplaces.
Add the following new section:
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Hearth extensions for approved factory-built fireplaces shall extend not less than
sixteen (16) inches in front of and at least eight (8) inches beyond each side of the
fireplace opening.
Chapter 27 and 26 Electrical and Mechanical:
Add the following new section:
All components: i.e. boxes, conduit, wire ways, luminaries, ductwork, equipment, ceiling
grid or other items shall not be supported from the roof deck or the bottom cord of the bar
joist, unless the licensed design professional of record specifically designed the structure to
support the load of the additional equipment and noted so on the applicable building plan
sheets.
Section 3303 Demolition. Underground storage facilities.
Add new section: 3303.8
All underground storage facilities that are to be abandoned shall be excavated and
removed from the site with such excavating to be completely filled and restored to
original grade.
Section 3303 Notice to local authorities.
Add new section: 3303.9
A description and location of the building to be demolished, along with the proposed
time and date of the demolition, must be submitted to building inspector as well as to
the appropriate fire protection district for approval and comply with EPA
requirements.
1. Contractor to notify all utilities Com Ed @ 800-334-7661, NI Gas @ 800-942-
6100, Ameritech @ 800-244-4444, Comcast Cable @ 815-886-7650, Plainfield
water/sewer @ 815-436-3577, Plainfield Street Department @ 815-439-2823.
2. A permit shall not be issued until a release is obtained from the utilities,
stating that their respective service connections and appurtenant equipment,
such as meters and regulators have been removed or sealed and plugged in a
safe manner.
3. Notify the Will County Historical Preservation Commission @ 815-838-5080,
EPA @ 800-972-3170 Plainfield Fire District @ 815-436-5335 and add Section
2.5-7.
4. Lot regulation: whenever a structure is demolished or removed the premises
shall be maintained free from all unsafe or hazardous conditions by the proper
regulation of the lot.
Secs. 2.5-25—2.5-34. - Reserved.
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DIVISION 2. - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 2.5-35. - Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as
the 2015 International Residential Code, as prepared and published by the International Code
Council, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth,
three (3) copies of which have been on file for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior to the
adoption of this code and now are on file in the office of the village clerk.
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the 2006
2015 International Residential Code.
Section: R 101.1 Insert the Village of Plainfield.
Section: R105.2 Delete in its entirety.
Table R301.2 (1)
The following information shall be inserted into the table.
Ground snow Load 25
Wind Speed 115
Seismic Design Category B
Weathering severe
Frost Depth 42″
Termite moderate to heavy
Decay slight to moderate
Winter Design Temp -10
Ice shield-underlayment required
Air freezing index 1700
Mean Annual Temp 50
Section R302 Fire Resistant Construction
Amended the addition of the following:
Fiberglass mat gypsum sheathing or other approved mold prohibitive materials is
required for use at the required locations of fire separation walls.
Section R309 Add the following:
Garage Gas Curbs-A four (4) inch minimum height gas curb shall be provided at each
wall common with the attached garage and residence. A foundation wall may be utilized as
a gas curb only if four (4) inches of foundation exposed above the garage floor slab at each
common wall.
R309.5 Fire Sprinklers. Delete this section in its entirety.
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Section R311.7.8 Handrails. Add the following:
All handrails must be located on the same side of stairway, in order to prevent switching
hand continuity within adjacent stairs.
Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems . Delete this section in its entirety.
Section R 401.1 Delete section and replace with the following:
The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the
foundation and foundation spaces for buildings. In addition to the provisions of this
chapter, the design and construction of foundations in flood hazard areas as established
by Table R301.2 (1) shall meet the provisions of Section R322. All columns supported by
concrete to be structural steel or approved material by the building official.
Section R 403.1.1 Add the following:
All footings shall be a minimum of 10 inches high by 20 inches wide, poured in place
concrete.
Section R404 Post holes Add the following.
Post holes shall have a minimum diameter of 10 inches; have a minimum depth of 3
feet 6 inches below the finished grade and 2 inches above grade.
Section R404 Foundation Walls Add the following:
All foundation walls for frame construction shall have a minimum thickness of 8
inches thick including two # 4 continuous top and bottom reinforcing bars plus corner
bars. Foundation walls used for frame construction with masonry veneer shall have a
minimum thickness of 10 inches. All footings and walls to be poured in place concrete. All
rebar must be tied in place.
Section R506 Concrete Floors (on ground) Add the following:
Basement floor slabs shall be a minimum of 4 inches thick over one layer of 6 Mil
Vapor Barrier (lapped at a 12 inches minimum at all joints) and placed on a minimum 4
inch minimum granular fill.
Garage floor slabs shall be a minimum of 4 inches thick with welded wire fabric (Fiber
mesh mat be utilized when the Building Department is notified) over a minimum of 4
inches thick gravel base. The slab shall slope towards the overhead door a minimum of 2
inches.
Crawl space slabs shall be a minimum of 2 inches thick over one layer of 6 Mil Vapor
Barrier (lapped at a twelve inches minimum at all joints) and placed on a minimum 4
inch minimum granular fill.
Patio slabs shall be a minimum of 4 inches thick with welded wire fabric (Fiber mesh
mat be utilized when the Building Department is notified) over a minimum of 4 inches
thick gravel base. The slab shall slope away from the building. Slopes shall be no greater
than ¼ inch per foot.
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Porches and stoops shall be a minimum of 4 inches thick with welded wire fabric
(Fiber mesh may be utilized when the Building Department is notified) over a minimum of
4 inches thick gravel base. They shall slope away from the building.
Driveways shall be a minimum 5 inches thick welded wire fabric (Fiber mesh may be
utilized when the Building Department is notified) placed on a 4 inch minimum well
compacted gravel base. Driveway slopes shall be between 2% and 8% unless approved by
the Building Official.
Driveway aprons shall be a minimum of 6 inches thick with welded wire fabric (Fiber
mesh may be utilized when the Building Department is notified) placed on a 6 inch
minimum well compacted base.
Walks
Public walks are required and shall consist of:
a. 2× 5 form board no 2× 4 forms allowed.
b. Width shall be as per the requirements of the Village Subdivision Control
Ordinance.
c. 5 inch thick concrete on a 4 inch thick compacted CA-10 or CA-6 gravel fill.
d. 6 inch thick concrete on a 4 inch thick compacted CA-10 or CA-6 gravel fill at
driveways with welded wire fabric (Fiber mesh may be utilized when the
Building Department is notified).
e. 5 feet on center construction joints.
f. ½ inch thick expansion joint 30 feet on center.
g. Slope ¼ inch per foot toward curb.
h. Location 1 foot from front property line or approved by the Building Official.
i. Wire fabric required through driveway fabric from structure to street curb
(Fiber mesh may be utilized when the Building Department is notified).
j. Driveway apron 6 inch thick with welded wire fabric Fiber mesh may be
utilized when the Building Department is notified).
k. Accessibility ramps required at corner lot locations and key areas determined
by the village engineer or building official.
Service walks a minimum 4 inches thick over a minimum of 4 inches minimum
compacted gravel fill. All sloping walks shall be no greater than ¼ inch per foot.
General.
a. All debris shall be removed in all areas of concrete placement.
b. Frost shall be completely removed. No concrete shall be poured when frost is present
in the area of placement.
c. All water shall be removed from the area of concrete placement.
d. Welded wire fabric shall be lapped a minimum of one mesh or 5 6 inches and be wired
together to avoid displacement.
e. Garage excavation shall be back filled 100% with stone.
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Section R601.1 is hereby amended as follows:
All framing other than engineered floor and roof trusses, will be constructed with 16 inches
on center and this provision shall pre-empt any provision in Chapter 6 that may be
interpreted as inconsistent with this requirement.
Exterior Decks
Ledger boards must be thru bolted with ½” diameter bolts minimum with maximum
staggered spacing 24”. Decks over 6’ high from grade will require 6”X6” post to support the
deck from piers.
Section R502.7.1 Bridging
Joist that are a nominal 2 inches by 8 inches shall be supported laterally by solid blocking,
diagonal bridging, or a continuous 2-inch-by-4-inch nailed across the bottom of the joist
perpendicular to the joist at intervals not exceeding 8 feet.
Draft stop sheathing is required to be installed between tub and shower enclosures and
exterior walls.
Section R703 is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Any exterior of a residence shall require the installation of one-half inch wood sheeting
throughout the entire exterior.
Chapter 11: Energy Conservation Delete in its entirety: Adopt the current edition as per the
State of Illinois International Energy Conservation Code is hereby adopted with State of Illinois
amendments.
Section R1004 Factory-built fireplaces.
Add the following new section:
Hearth extensions for approved factory-built fireplaces shall extend not less than
sixteen (16) inches in front of and at least eight (8) inches beyond each side of the
fireplace opening.
Fireplace chases on exterior walls to be insulated and sheathed with minimum ½”
drywall up to fire block/ firestop.
Section N1103 Is amended by the addition of the following:
Chapters 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, shall be deleted. See Article III of this
ordinance for plumbing code requirements.
Chapter 30 shall be deleted. See Article III of this ordinance for the private sewage
disposal requirements.
Chapters 34, 35, 36,37,38,39, 40 and 41 shall be deleted. See Article V of this
ordinance for the electric code requirements.
Sec. 2.5-36 – Sec 2.5.37 - Reserved
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DIVISION 3. - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Sec. 2.5-38. - Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as
the International Energy Conservation Code current edition as per the State of Illinois, as
prepared and published by the International Code Council, together with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, three (3) copies of which have been on
file for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of this code and now are on
file in the office of the village Clerk.
The current edition as per the State of Illinois International Energy Conservation Code is
hereby adopted with State of Illinois amendments.
Section: R 101.1 Insert the Village of Plainfield.
Secs. 2.5-39—2.5-40. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE III. - PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 2.5-41. - Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as
the Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Illinois Administration Code 890) published by the
Illinois Department of Health, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and
changes hereinafter set forth, three (3) copies of which have been on file for a period of
more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of this code and now are on file in the
office of the village clerk.
The design and installation of plumbing systems, including sanitary and storm drainage,
sanitary facilities, water supplies and storm water and sewage disposal in buildings shall
comply with the requirements of this article and accepted engineering practices as
defined in the Illinois Plumbing Code, edition.
Sec. 2.5-42. - Amendments.
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the Illinois
Plumbing Code:
1. All new water services or replacements shall be a minimum of 1 inch type K copper
with flair joints from Buffalo Boxes to flare full port shut off valves. Water service
pipe greater than three (3) inches in diameter shall be ductile iron water main and
fittings and shall be buried to a depth of not less than five (5) feet below grade from
the "B" box to the riser for water meter attachment. Water distribution piping inside
buildings shall be type "K" (soft) copper when underground, and Type "L" (hard
drawn) copper when above ground with sweat fittings. No type "M" copper shall be
allowed for potable water piping. Valves are required on each side of the water meter.
A full port gate or ball valve shall be used. A drain down valve shall also be installed
after the water meter and before the second shut off valve.
2. Storm water drainage systems. The drainage system conveying storm water from
roofs, paved areas and courts and subsoil from or adjacent to buildings, shall be
connected to the storm sewer, if available, or other approved disposal device in
accordance with the village water department requirements, whichever regulations
are applicable. Storm water from roofs of private dwellings or accessory structures
with or without gutters or downspouts may be spilled or discharged on the ground,
provided structural, public health or other nuisance hazards are not created thereby.
Subsoil drains on the same lot shall be connected to the storm sewer drainage system
of the building within the lot lines.
3. Overhead sewers. All structures with any floor including basement floors below grade
at foundation are required to have an overhead sewer. The sanitary sewer lateral
(extending from the sewer main into the lower level of the building) shall be placed
through the foundation wall a minimum of forty-two (42) inches above the basement
floor in structures with full depth (eight (8) feet or greater) basements. In structures
with lower levels which are partially below grade but not a full depth basement (less
than eight (8) feet), the sanitary sewer lateral shall be placed through the foundation
above the footing at a height approved by the village plumbing inspector. All
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plumbing fixtures below grade shall drain to an ejector pit with pump. This pit shall
have a tight seal cover. A pump with an outlet of no less than two (2) inches shall be
required for pumps serving toilets, lavatories, bathtubs, showers, kitchens and other
uses as determined by the plumbing inspector. The ejector pit shall be sized in
accordance with the number of units draining into the ejector pit.
4. Sewer and water services and lines for town-homes and single family homes must be
separate and are not allowed to pass through or under an another property.
5. All grease interceptors for restaurants, where applicable, shall be installed outside
and made of non-porous materials.
6. Pursuant to 17 Ill. Adm. Code 3730.307 (c) 4) and subject to the Illinois Plumbing Code
(77 Ill. Adm. Code 890) and the Lawn Irrigation Contractor and Lawn Sprinkler System
Registration Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 892), be it hereby ordained that in the Village of
Plainfield all new plumbing fixtures and irrigation controllers installed after the
effective date of this ordinance shall bear the WaterSense label (as designated by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense Program), when such labeled
fixtures are available.”
Sections 2.5-43—2.5-60. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE IV - PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL CODE
Cross reference— Privy vaults and cesspools, Secs. 3-56 et seq.; licenses and business
regulations, Ch. 4; utilities generally, Ch. 8; superintendent of water and sewer department, Section 8-26 et seq.
Sec. 2.5-61. - Adopted.
(a) There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known
as the Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Code/1986, prepared and published by the
Illinois Department of Public Health. At least three (3) copies of this code have been
on file for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of this code and
now are on file in the office of the village clerk.
(b) This code shall govern the construction, installation, alteration and repair of private
septic tanks, private sink drains, private grease traps or private sewerage disposal
systems in the village and it shall be unlawful for any person to construct, install, alter
or repair, or cause to be constructed, installed, altered or repaired any private septic
tanks, private sink drains, private grease traps or private sewage disposal systems, the
applicant shall show evidence that he has obtained all necessary permits as required
by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Will / Kendall County Health Department
and all other governmental agencies exercising jurisdiction over the improvement.
Secs. 2.5-62—2.5-80. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE V. - ELECTRICAL CODE
Sec. 2.5-81. - Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as the
2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) prepared and published by the National Fire Protection
Association and approved by the American National Standards Institute, together with the
additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, three (3) copies of which have
been on file for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of this code an now
are on file in the office of the village clerk.
Sec. 2.5-82. - Amendments.
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the National
Electrical Code:
(1) Any reference in the code to the "authority having jurisdiction" shall mean the Village
of Plainfield.
(2) Section 210-8(A) (5). Unfinished basements - Add to this section the following
subsection. Ground fault Circuit Interrupter Protection will not be required for ejector
pumps, sump pumps and furnaces.
(3) Section 210-8(A) (6). Kitchens- Add to this section the following subsection.
Ground fault Circuit Interrupter Protection will not be required for refrigerators.
Refrigerators must be on separate circuit.
(4) Section 210-12(A). Dwelling Units - Delete the following subsection and add the
following:
Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection
(A) Dwelling Units. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits
supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit bedrooms.
(5) Section 230-1. Add to this section the following subsection:
Every single-family unit exceeding twelve hundred (1,200) square feet erected
subsequent to the date of the adoption of this code shall utilize a minimum two
hundred-ampere service.
Every single-family unit exceeding four thousand (4000) square feet erected
subsequent to the date of the adoption of this code shall utilize a minimum four
hundred-ampere service.
If two (2) separate 200 ampere panels are utilized to form a 400 ampere service,
a separate sized grounding electrode conductor is required from each panel to the
street side of the incoming metal water service. A jumper conductor between each
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panel forming a single grounding electrode conductor is prohibited. The
downsizing of the service entrance neutral conductor id prohibited.
(6) Section 250.92 Add the following subsection:
(g) No electrical installation in the Village of Plainfield shall rely on ground rod or
rods as means of grounding when a water utility system connection exists on the
property.
(7) Section 310-2(b) labeled "Conductor materials." Delete this subsection and insert
the sentence:
All Conductors in this article shall be of copper only. Aluminum conductors are
prohibited.
(8) Section 398.12 labeled "Uses permitted." Delete this section, and as a substitute,
insert the following sentence: Open wiring on insulators shall be prohibited within the
Village of Plainfield.
(9) Section 394 labeled "Uses permitted." Delete this section in its entirety and insert
the following sentence:
Concealed knob and tube wiring shall be prohibited in the Village of Plainfield.
(10) Section 362.12 labeled "Use not permitted." Add the following subsection:
(9) In concrete slabs.
(11) Delete Article 334 entitled "Nonmetallic sheathed cable" in its entirety.
(12) Section 340.10 labeled "Use permitted." Delete subsection (4) in its entirety.
(13) Where new commercial construction or alteration of commercial work involves
electrical work of any type, the construction plans shall include a complete wiring plan
that contains the following information:
a. Number and location of outlets.
b. Size of wire and conduit.
c. Number of circuits and their ampere rating.
d. Location of all panel boards and cabinets.
e. Location of major appliances.
f. Size of existing service.
g. Location of all panel boards and cabinets.
h. Electrically heated homes shall have the location and wattage of all heating
equipment and the corresponding circuits.
i. Sizes of all motors and power consuming equipment and their ratings.
j. Specifications and locations for all exit and emergency lights.
(14) Delete Section 406.12 (A) Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Dwelling Units
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(15) All new electric services in the village shall be underground, where available, unless
otherwise approved by the village.
(16) An approved nonferrous metal tag shall be attached to the ground electrode clamp
giving warning against its removal.
(17) Nonmetallic-sheathed cable (Romex) shall not be permitted in the village.
(18) All rooms with multiple entrances or exits which are more than six (6) feet apart
shall utilize three-way or four-way switches unless an alternate arrangement is approved
by the electrical inspector. Wall switches shall be readily accessible per building officials
discretion.
(19) All commercial hand circuit wiring shall be minimum #12 gauge wire.
(20) Wire must be pulled prior to rough inspection in all residential applications.
Commercial applications are optional.
(21) Service panels or sub-panels must have 10% free space.
(22) Break lock outs for exit and emergency light circuit's required.
Exception: Emergency lights on lighting and night light circuits.
(23) Emergency lights required in all restrooms. (Commercial)
(24) Low voltage wiring (fire alarm/phone/sound) need box and stub-up piped raceway
to ceiling. (Commercial)
(25) Heat detectors in attached garages shall be interconnected by hardwire to Smoke
detectors and CO detectors.
(26) During the time of remodeling or new build outs all old or non-functional electrical
equipment shall be removed per the direction of the Building Official.
(27) During the time of electrical service upgrade the requirements for smoke detector
and CO detector shall be encompassed in the scope of work.
(28) Service conductors supplying a building or other structure shall not pass through
the interior or under another building or structure.
Sec. 2.5-83. - Permits required.
(a) Issuance permits for work performed under this code shall be issued only to
"electrical contractors" or "owners" of single- and two-family residences. Electrical
contractors shall furnish the electrical inspector with authentic proof of their current
electrical contractors' registration and a copy of such registration shall remain on file in
the inspection department of the village.
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Sec. 2.5-84. - Adoption of electrical supply company "information and
requirements" for the supply of electric service.
The rules and regulations regarding the installation, alteration and use of electrical equipment
as last adopted by the electrical supply company now supplying the village, and as last published
and filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission, a copy of the last mentioned rules and
regulations being now on file in the office of the electrical inspector, and the provisions of said
rules and regulations being hereby made a part of this article.
Sec. 2.5-85. - Service entrance capacity and equipment required.
(a) Single and duplex family dwellings.
(1) The minimum service capacity approved for each dwelling shall be a three-
wire grounded neutral, two hundred-ampere service, or two hundred-ampere
split buss, with minimum twenty-branch circuit panel for each dwelling unit. The
neutral must be white. Each branch circuit used shall be properly (exclusive of
electric heat) identified on each panel door. Service entrance conductors shall be
continuous (without splice) from point of attachment, service head to meter
fitting, and service disconnecting means. Aluminum conductor connections shall
be prohibited. Minimum service capacity of one hundred-ampere shall be
required for two-family dwelling units less than one thousand two hundred
(1200) square feet.
(2) Where the disconnecting means is installed within a building and where
conduit of service entrance is not covered by a suitable fireproofing material
(such as a two-inch concrete covering) the disconnecting means shall be located
within eight (8) feet of the point where such conduit enters the building.
(3) Rigid galvanized conduit (heavy-wall) or rigid aluminum conduit shall be
used on all services from service head to inside disconnecting means. Rigid
aluminum conduit threads shall be coated with an approved compound.
Dissimilar metals shall not be used. Double locknuts with fiber or plastic bushing
shall be used. Provide bonding bushings at all concentric openings greater than
¾” in diameter. Revision of service shall conform to new service requirements.
(b) No aluminum conductors.
Sec. 2.5-86. - Overcurrent protection.
All circuit breakers shall be of the thermal magnetic type.
Sec. 2.5-87. - Branch circuits required.
A maximum of twelve (12) openings is allowed for each fifteen- or twenty- ampere
circuit.
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(d) Additional separate twenty-ampere circuits shall be installed as required to connect
dishwasher and disposal equipment, etc. when such are proposed.
(e) Other circuits: Separate additional branch circuits shall be provided in dwelling
occupancies as required for:
(1) Motors and controls on heating plants.
(2) Central system air conditioning motors and controls.
(3) Electric ranges, built-in range tops and ovens in multiple-family dwelling
units will require the same service requirements of a single-family residence one
hundred-ampere service.
(4) Window air conditioning units larger than one-half (½) ton (one-half (½) hp
approximate).
(5) Electric space heaters, seven hundred fifty (750) watts and larger.
(6) Motors, 750 watts and larger
(7) Well, sump and ejector pumps.
(8) Refrigerators.
(9) Basement outlets (all convenience receptacles excluding dedicated single
devices for sump pumps/ejector pumps/freezers).
Sec. 2.5-88. - Underground service.
The underground primary and secondary cable and the service cable are covered by
General Order 160, the Illinois Commerce Commission and therefore are under their
jurisdiction.
Sec. 2.5-89. - Conductors in raceways and conduit.
The number and size of wires installed in raceways shall not exceed that as shown in the
appropriate tables of the National Electrical Code. The use of approved lubricants to
facilitate pulling conductors into raceways is permissible. Conductors shall be
continuous, without splices or taps, in raceways between outlets and junction points. All
conductors contained within the same raceways or enclosures, shall be insulated for the
maximum voltage of any conductor contained therein.
Sec. 2.5-90. - Raceways or conduits.
(a) New work. Electrical metallic tubing (emt), rigid metal conduit shall be used for
residential, commercial and industrial use.
(b) Old work. One (1) or more concealed extensions, in more than a two-family dwelling
shall be minimum one-half-inch electrical trade size raceway. In basements, exposed
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extensions or additional outlets shall be in rigid conduit or electrical metallic tubing.
Exposed flexible extensions from basement to upper floor shall not exceed eighteen (18)
inches in length. New installations must comply with the applicable section, sections or
parts of the village electrical code.
(c) Raceways in concrete or underground. All raceways installed in a concrete base or
slab shall be rigid galvanized heavy wall conduit or approved floor duct. Any
permanently exposed risers emerging from the concrete base or slab shall be rigid
galvanized heavy wall or intermediate metal conduit. Rigid PVC conduit is allowed to be
in contact with earth or fill under a minimum four (4) inches covering of concrete.
Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used underground or underneath concrete bases or
slabs in contact with the earth or fill.
(d) Raceway fittings. All raceway fittings, locknuts, bushings, couplings or connectors
shall provide secure mechanical and electrical joints.
(e) Bushings. Where a raceway enters a box or other fitting, an insulating bushing should
be used to protect the wires from abrasion, unless the design of the box or fitting is such
as to afford equivalent protection. For electrical trade size one and one-quarter (1¼)
inch or larger or for installations of more than one hundred fifty (150) volts to ground,
insulating bushings shall be used or approved equal where raceways enter enclosures.
Ungrounded conductors of No. 4 or larger shall conform to Article 373-6(b) of the
National Electrical Code.
(f) Locknuts.
(1) Where threaded conduits or fittings enter boxes or enclosures, locknuts shall
be used. Locknuts shall be made mechanically secure. For all raceways involving
wiring systems of one hundred (100) volts or more to ground in rigid conduit,
one (1) locknut interior to and one (1) locknut exterior to an enclosure shall be
used.
(2) Running threads shall not be used.
(g) [PVC pipe.] Exposed PVC pipe is prohibited above grade or when not encased in
concrete.
One (1) separate circuit for central heating equipment and a minimum of one (1) twenty-
ampere circuit to serve one (1) grounding type duplex receptacle in each kitchen.
Separate grounded circuits for existing washing machine, clothes dryer and deep freezer
are recommended. Approved grounded cords and plug shall be installed on all major
appliances not already so equipped.
Sec. 2.5-91. - Fixtures.
(a) Fixture wiring on or within fixtures shall be neatly arranged and not exposed. No
conductor to be smaller than No. 18.
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(b) Fixture wiring shall be done with an approved type wire where temperatures exceed
sixty (60) degrees centigrade or one hundred forty (140) degrees Fahrenheit and as
indicated on the Underwriters Label or equivalent attached to the fixture.
(c) Connections splices and taps. Fixtures shall be so installed that connections and
splices may be inspected without requiring the disconnection of any part of the wiring.
(d) Two-hundred-seventy-seven-volt lighting. Controls for two-hundred-seventy-seven-
volt lighting shall be in electric closet or above seven-foot elevation to prevent
inadvertent contact shock hazard.
Sec. 2.5-92. - Signs and border lighting.
(a) All signs must bear the approval stamp of the Underwriters Laboratory or equivalent.
(b) Sign and border lighting shall be wired with No. 12 wire and maximum of one
thousand five hundred (1,500) watts per circuit will be permitted. Sign and festoon
lighting supply shall be taken only from such points on the wiring system that provide
correct fusing.
(c) All outdoor electric signs shall be controlled by a safety switch installed on or near
sign, accessible to persons in repair service.
(d) On all neon signs, the high voltage transformer and high voltage equipment shall be
installed in approved metal boxes; all metal parts to be grounded to the conduit.
Transformers shall be accessible for inspection.
(e) The wiring on all outdoor signs and billboards shall be installed in approved conduit
for its intended use.
Sec. 2.5-93. - Motor and equipment controllers.
(a) On all motor installations where controllers or magnetic switches are used to start
motors, such controllers shall be preceded by a disconnecting means of ample capacity.
(b) Motor and equipment controllers shall be located at the device.
(c) Controllers, starters, etc., may be remotely located or hidden from view when a
disconnecting means is installed at the device.
Sec. 2.5-94. - Wiring in ducts, plenums, and other air-handling spaces.
Wiring shall be limited to those that are rated for installation in such spaces as required
by the code.
Sections 2.5-95—2.5-120. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE VI. - INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Sec. 2.5-121. - Adopted.
Fire protection and prevention services in the village are provided by the Plainfield Fire
Protection District and Oswego Fire District. The adopted codes of the district are the 2015
International Fire Code and the 2015 NFPA's Life Safety No. 101 Code. Current additional
requirements or amendments to these codes should be obtained from the Plainfield Fire
Protection District or Oswego Fire District.
Sec. 2.5-122. - Amendments.
The following additions, insertions and changes are hereby made to the 2015 International
Fire Code.
Sec. 101.1 Any reference in the code to the "authority having jurisdiction" shall mean the
Village of Plainfield.
Section 507.5.1 Replace with:
Hydrants in areas zoned for single or two family dwellings shall be spaced no more than
350 feet apart. Hydrants in areas zoned multi-family; commercial, industrial, or mixed
occupancy shall be spaced no farther than 300 feet apart. Spacing shall be measured as
normal roadway travel between hydrants on an adjacent, all weather, and public road.
All hydrants shall be located within sixteen (16) feet of the paved portion of an all-
weather public roadway with a minimum setback from curbs or edges of pavement.
Variances may be required at the discretion of the Chief. No hydrant should be located
closer than fifty (50) feet from any existing or anticipated exposing structure in
commercial and manufacturing areas.
Sec. 507.5.1.2 Add as an additional section:
Additional fire hydrants shall be located within 75 to 100 feet of any Fire Department
Connection (FDC).
Sec. 507.5.1.3 Add as an additional section:
Hydrants shall be of the type adopted by the Village of Plainfield as standard or an
equal acceptable to the Plainfield Fire Protection District and the Village of Plainfield.
Hydrants shall have two 2-½ inch hose connections and one 4-½ inch steamer connection.
Hydrants shall be installed with the top of the hydrants no more than 4 feet above finished
grade. The center of the lowest outlet shall be not less than 18 inches above finished grade.
Sec. 607.4 Add as an additional section:
Elevator cars are to accommodate the ambulance stretcher. In buildings two stories in
height or more, at least one elevator shall be of such a size and arrangement to
accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position
and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (Star of
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Life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches high and shall be placed inside on both
sides of the hoist way doorframe. The inside hand rail shall be set at the maximum thirty-
six (36) inch height allowed under ADA standards to better accommodate the stretcher.
The cab size is to be a minimum 5′ × 7′ platform and minimum 2,500 lb. capacity with a
42″ side slide door.
Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1 Amend item number 1 to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing Group A-1
occupancies and intervening floors of a building where the fire area exceeds 2,000
square feet;
Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2 Amend item number 1 to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing Group A-2
occupancies and intervening floors of a building where the fire area exceeds 2,000
square feet;
Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3 Amend item number 1 to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing Group A-3
occupancies and intervening floors of a building where the fire area exceeds 2,000
square feet;
Section 903.2.1.4 Delete this section and insert the following:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4 occupancies where the
fire area exceeds 2,000 square feet or the fire area is located on a floor other than the
level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 Amend item number 1 to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing Group A-4
occupancies and intervening floors of a building where the fire area exceeds 2,000
square feet;
Section 903.2.3 Group E. Amend item number 1 to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group E fire areas
greater than 2,000 square feet in area;
Section 903.2.4 Group F-1 Amend item number 1 to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
containing Group F-1 occupancy where the Group F-1 fire area exceeds 2,000
square feet;
Amend item number 3 to state:
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Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 2,000 square feet.
Amend Section 903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F-1
occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking operations in excess of 2,000 square feet
in area that generate finely divided combustible waste or use finely divided combustible
materials.
Section 903.2.4.2 Group F-2 Add as an additional section
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group F-2 occupancies where the
fire area exceeds 2,000 square feet or the fire area is located more than three stories
above grade.
Section 903.2.6 Group M. Amend item number 1 to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
containing Group M occupancies where the Group M fire area exceeds 2,000
square feet.
Amend item number 3 to state:
The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 2,000 square feet.
Amend item number 4 to state:
A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 2,000 square feet.
Section 903.2.9 Group S-1 Amend item number 1 to state:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing
Group S-1 occupancy where the Group S-1 fire area exceeds 2,000 square feet;
Amend item number 3 to state:
The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 2,000 square feet.
Amend item number 4 to state:
A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where
the fire area exceeds 2,000 square feet.
Amend item number 5 to state:
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A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses
exceeds 2,000 square feet.
Section 903.2.9.1 Repair Garages Amend item number 1 to state:
Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire
area containing a repair garage exceeding 2,000 square feet.
Amend item number 2 to state:
Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing
a repair garage exceeding 2,000 square feet.
Amend item number 4 to state:
A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the
fire area exceeds 2,000 square feet.
Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 Amend item number 1 to state:
Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 2,000 square feet.
Amend Section 903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for
storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 2,000 square
feet.
Amend Section 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height.
Delete exceptions 1 and 2.
Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems Add additional Section 903.3.1.2.3
Sprinkler protection shall be provided for attics where the building is of Type V
construction.
Sec. 903.3.7.1 Add this section:
The fire department connection must be a five-inch stortz with a 30-degree elbow. A
fire hydrant needs to be located within 75 to 100 feet of the fire department connection.
Section 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures. Add additional
Section 903.6.1
Existing buildings or structures that have more than 50% of the fire area
remodeled/rehabbed, or have a change in use, shall provide fire protection and detection as
outlined in sections 903 and 907. Remodeling conducted in stages or phases will be
considered one overall project for the determination of 50%.
Sec. 906.1 Delete this section and insert the following:
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Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations:
1. In Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M R-1, R-2 and S occupancies.
2. On each floor of buildings or structures under construction in accordance
with Section 1414.1.
3. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.
4. Special hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer
rooms, and generator rooms where required by the Code Official.
Note: The minimum size ABC Dry Chemical fire extinguisher permitted shall be
2A10BC unless approved otherwise by the Code Official. All fire extinguishers shall have
location signs and current services tags.
Section 907.2.1 Group A. Delete this section and insert the following:
An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and
NFPA 70 in all Group A occupancies.
Section 907.2.2 Group B. Delete this section and insert the following:
An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
72 and NFPA 70 in all Group B occupancies.
Section 907.2.3 Group E. Delete this section and all exceptions and insert the following:
An automatic and manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification
signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the
requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6, NFPA 72
and NFPA 70 shall be installed in all Group E occupancies. When automatic sprinkler
systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to
the building fire alarm system.
Section 907.2.4 Group F. Delete this section and insert the following:
An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and
NFPA 70 in all Group F occupancies.
Section 907.2.4.1 Group S. Add this section
An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
72 and NFPA 70 in all Group S occupancies.
Section 907.2.5 Group H. Delete this section and insert the following:
An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72
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and NFPA 70 in all Group H occupancies and in occupancies used for the manufacture of
organic coatings. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed for highly toxic
gases, organic peroxides and oxidizers in accordance with Chapters 60, 62 and 63
respectively.
Section 907.2.7 Group M. Delete this section and insert the following:
An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72
and NFPA 70 in all Group M occupancies.
Sec. 907.2.8 Group R-1. Delete this section and insert the following:
An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
72 and NFPA 70 in all Group R-1 occupancies.
Sec. 907.2.9 Group R-2. Delete this section and insert the following:
An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
72 and NFPA 70 in all Group R-2 occupancies.
Section 912 Fire Department Connections. Add additional Section 912.8:
The fire department connection must be a five-inch storz with a 30-degree elbow. A fire
hydrant needs to be located within 75 to 100 feet of the fire department connection.
Secs. 2.5-123
Delete from the 2015 NFPA Life Safety No. 101 Codes
24.3.5* Extinguishment Requirements.
24.3.5.1 All new one- and two-family dwellings shall be protected throughout by an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 24.3.5.2
Secs. 2.5-124—2.5-130. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE VII. - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS
Sec. 2.5-131. - Compliance required.
It shall be unlawful to construct, maintain, install or enlarge any swimming pool in the
village except in compliance with all the provisions of the Code and the State of Illinois
Plumbing Code.
Sec. 2.5-132. - Definition.
The term "swimming pool" is hereby defined as a receptacle for water, or an artificial pool
of water having a depth at any point of more than two (2) feet intended for the purpose of
immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and including all appurtenant
equipment.
Sec. 2.5-133. - Permit required fees.
(a) It shall be unlawful to precede with the construction, installation, enlargement or
alteration of any private residential swimming pool and appurtenances thereto within
the village unless permits therefore shall have first been obtained from the building
inspector. A fee for a permit for the erection, alteration or construction of a permanent
or temporary swimming pool shall be charged as otherwise provided for by this Code.
(b) For the purpose of this section "nonpermanent private residential swimming pool"
shall mean a swimming pool which is not intended to remain in place on a year-round
basis.
Sec. 2.5-134. - Location.
All outdoor swimming pools and accessory equipment shall be separated from all
structures on site a minimum of ten (10) feet and shall maintain a ten-foot minimum
setback from side or rear lot lines. Distances shall be measured from the closest point at the
water's edge to a structure or lot line. In all required setbacks, the ordinary projection of
sills, bay windows, ornamental features and roof overhangs may extend a maximum of two
(2) feet into the required setback. Swimming pools shall not be located in required front
yard areas as specified in village ordinances.
Sec. 2.5-135. - Inspections.
The building inspector periodically shall inspect all swimming pools to determine whether
or not the provisions of this code regarding health, sanitation and safety applicable thereto are
being complied with pursuant to accepted practices.
Sec. 2.5-136. - Drawings, plans and permits.
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(a) All drawings and plans for construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any
swimming pool and appurtenances shall first be presented to the building inspector
for examination and approval as to proper location and construction.
(b) All plans and drawings shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth-inch to the
foot, on paper or cloth, in ink, or by some process that will not fade or obliterate. All
distances and dimensions shall be accurately figured and drawings made explicit and
complete, showing the lot line, and including information pertaining to the pool, walk
and fence construction, water supply system, drainage and water disposal system, and
all appurtenances pertaining to the swimming pool. Detail plans and vertical
elevations shall also be provided in accordance with the building code and subject to
the building inspector's approval.
(c) All private residential swimming pools, appurtenances, water supply and drainage
systems shall be constructed in conformity with the approved plans.
Sec. 2.5-137. - Construction requirements.
(a) Materials: Swimming pool walls and floor shall be constructed of any impervious
material which will provide a tight tank with white or light colored finish and easily
cleaned surfaces. The floor or bottom surface of the pool shall have a nonslip finish as
smooth as possible. The side and end walls of a pool shall present a smooth finish and
shall be vertical to a depth of at least six (6) feet or shall have a slope of curvature
meeting one (1) of the following conditions:
(1) The pool wall may be vertical for thirty (30) inches from the water level, below
which the wall may be curved to the bottom with a radius at any point equal to
the distance between the depth at that point and thirty (30) inches.
(2) To a depth of six (6) feet except as in subsection (1) above, the wall's slope shall
not be less than one (1) foot horizontal and six (6) feet vertical.
(b) Structural design. Swimming pools shall be designed to withstand the water pressure
from within and to resist the pressure of the earth when the pool is empty, to a pressure
of twenty two hundred (2,200) pounds per square foot. The slope of the bottom of any
part of a pool in which the water is less than five (5) feet in depth shall not be more than
one (1) foot in each ten (10) feet. The maximum slope where water is five (5) feet or more
in depth shall not exceed one (1) foot in two (2) feet.
(c) Walk areas: Unobstructed walk areas not less than thirty-six (36) inches wide shall be
provided to extend entirely around the pool. The walk area shall be constructed of
impervious material, and the surfaces shall be of such composition as to be smooth and
easily cleaned and of designed so as to prevent back drainage from entering the pool.
(d) Fences: Swimming pools having sides which are four (4) feet or more above
surrounding grade shall not be required to be fenced, provided that any ladder or other
contrivance affording access to the edge of the pool shall be capable of being locked in
position so as to deny access to the pool, and provided that such pool is equipped with a
fence, rail or wall extending above the side of the pool to result in a barrier of no less
than six (6) feet above grade. All pools having sides and other barriers less than six (6)
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feet above grade, including all pools constructed in ground, shall be required to be
completely enclosed by a fence no less than five (5) feet in height. The fence shall
conform in all respects with the regulations contained in Title 9 [Chapter 9] of the village
Code. A fence shall not be required for nonpermanent private residential swimming
pools (portable pools) if the pool is equipped with a cover and locking device as approved
the Plainfield Building Department.
(e) Steps or ladders: Two (2) or more means of egress in the form of steps or ladders shall
be provided for all swimming pools. At least one (1) such means of egress shall be located
on a side of the pool at both the deep end and shallow end of the pool. Treads of steps
and ladders shall be constructed of nonslip materials and be at least three (3) inches
wide for their full length. Steps and ladders shall have handrails on both sides.
(f) Skimmers: In every swimming pool, at least one (1) swimming device shall be provided
for each eight hundred (800) square feet of surface area or fraction thereof. Skimmers
shall be located at least thirty (30) feet apart. Handholds shall be provided and consist of
a bull nosed coping not over two and one-half (2½) inches thick for the outer two (2)
inches or an equivalent approved handhold. The handhold must be no more than nine
(9) inches above the normal water line. Skimming devices shall be built into the pool
wall, shall adequately remove floated oils and waste and shall meet the following general
specifications:
(1) Each skimmer shall be designed for a flow through rate of at least thirty (30)
gallons per minute and the total capacity of all skimmers of any pool shall be at
least fifty (50) percent of the required filter flow of the recirculation system.
(2) They shall be automatically adjustable to variations in water level over a range
of at least three (3) inches.
(3) An easily removable and cleanable basket or screen through which all overflow
water must pass shall be provided to trap large solids.
(4) The skimmer shall be provided with a device to prevent airlock in the suction
line. If an equalizer pipe is used, it shall provide an adequate amount of make-
up water for pump suction should the water of the pool drop below their weir
level. This pipe shall be at least two (2) inches in diameter and shall be located
at least one (1) foot below the lowest overflow level of the skimmer.
(5) An equalizer line shall be provided with a valve that will remain tightly closed
under normal operating conditions, but will automatically open at a
differential of n or more than four (4) inches between the pool level and the
level of the overflow tank.
(6) The overflow weir shall be of sufficient length to maintain a rate of flow of at
least twenty (20) gallons per minute per lineal foot of the weir lip.
(g) Inlets:
(1) Swimming pool water recirculation system inlet shall be located so as to
produce so far as possible uniform circulation of water throughout the pool
without the existence of dead spots and to carry pool bottom deposits to the
outlets, and shall discharge at a minimum depth of ten (10) inches below the
pool overflow level. A minimum of one (1) recirculation system inlet shall be
provided for every six hundred fifteen (615) square feet of surface area of the
pool.
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(2) Pools shall be equipped with suitable facilities for adding make-up water as
needed. There shall be no physical connection between the water supply line
and the pool system. If the make-up water is added directly to the pool, the
outlet shall be at least six (6) inches above the upper rim of the pool. If the
make-up water supply line discharges to a surge or balancing tank, the point of
discharge shall be at least six (6) inches above the rim of the tank. If a hose
connection from a sill sock or other plumbing fixtures is to be used for
supplying make-up water, then an approved vacuum breaker shall be installed
between the sill cock or control valve at the fixture and the hose connection.
The vacuum breaker shall be installed at a height not less than seven (7) feet
six (6) inches above the floor, platform or ground upon which a person would
stand when operating the sill cock or control valve. Maximum size of the fill
pipe to be two (2) inches.
(3) The systems supplying recirculated water and make-up water to the pool shall
be constructed in conformance with the provisions of this code regulating
plumbing.
(h) Outlets:
(1) In swimming pools, thirty (30) feet in width or less, water circulation system
outlets shall be located so as to provide at least one (1) outlet at the deepest
point in the pool. If the pool width is more than thirty (30) feet multiple outlets
shall be provided and spaced not more than thirty (30) feet apart, nor closer
than four (4) feet to any wall. All pool drain outlets shall be equipped with
gratings having an area of openings not less than four (4) times the cross-
sectional area of the outlet pipe. The gratings shall be of such design so they
cannot be readily removable by bathers and will not injure bathers' fingers.
One (1) outlet shall be provided for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of
surface area.
(2) Pools shall be equipped with facilities for completely emptying the pool and the
discharge of the pool water to the sewer shall be at a rate not exceeding two
hundred (200) gallons per minute. No direct connection shall be made to the
sewer.
(3) Water drained from the pool shall not be discharged to the sewer system
during periods of rain or storms. At no time shall the rate of drain water
discharge exceed a flow of two hundred (200) gallons per minute.
Sec. 2.5-138. - Recirculation pools.
All swimming pools shall be of the re-circulation type in which circulation of the water is
maintained through the pool by pumps; the water drawn from the pool being clarified and
disinfected before being returned to the pool.
Sec. 2.5-139. - Recirculation system and appurtenances.
(a) The swimming pool's recirculation systems shall consist of pumping equipment, hair
and lint catcher filters, together with the necessary pipe connections to the pool inlets
and outlets, facilities and pipe connections necessary for backwashing filters and
facilities and equipment for disinfecting the pool water.
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(b) Every swimming pool shall have a re-circulating system with an hourly capacity equal
to the pool volume divided by ten (10).
(c) The recirculation system pump shall have sufficient capacity to discharge the volume
of water required for an eight (8) hour turnover of the pool against the maximum head
in the re-circulating system.
(d) The pump used for backwashing filters shall have sufficient capacity to provide a filter
backwash rate of at least twelve (12) gallons per minute per square foot of filter areas.
(e) A hair and lint catcher or strainer shall be installed on the suction side of the
circulation pump to prevent hair, lint and other extraneous matter from reaching the
pump and filters. Hair and lint catchers shall be so designed that they can be easily
dismantled for the cleaning and inspection and shall be so located as to be easily
accessible for cleaning. The design features shall be as follows: Water passes through
the strainer from the outside; the strainer is made of non-corrosive material; the width
or diameter of strainer openings is not more than one-eighth-inch; the area of the
strainer openings shall be at least five (5) times the cross-sectional area of the inlet
pipe to the strainer.
(f) Re-circulating systems shall contain rapid pressure filters. Sufficient filter area shall
be provided to filter the entire contents of the pool in eighteen (18) hours at the rate of
not more than three (3) gallons per square foot of filter area per minute. The filter
backwashing facilities shall be sufficient to backwash at a rate of twelve (12) gallons
per minute per square foot of filter area. All backwash water and effluents shall be
discharged to the sewer through an indirect connection. Pressure filters shall be
equipped with readily accessible air relief valves, loss of head or pressure gauges on
the inlet and outlet pipes, and an access head or hole large enough to permit
inspection, maintenance and repair work. Sight glasses that can be easily removed for
cleaning shall be provided in the effluent line from the filter units.
(g) Equipment shall be provided for the disinfection of all pool water. Any disinfection
method using materials other than chlorine compounds shall be subject to the
approval of the building inspector. Disinfection equipment installed for the use of
chlorine compounds shall have sufficient capacity to maintain a minimum free
chlorine residual of five-tenths (0.5) parts per million. The disinfectant shall be
introduced into the recirculation system ahead of the filters.
(h) Gaseous chlorination systems shall not be made use of as a disinfection method for
pool water.
Sec. 2.5-140. - Water supply.
No source of water other than that secured from the village waterworks distribution
systems or from an individual's privately owned well shall be used to fill any swimming pool.
Water sources other than the foregoing may be utilized only when approved in writing by the
village building department.
Sec. 2.5-141. - Electrical requirements.
(a) All electrical installations, provided for, installed and used in conjunction with private
residential swimming pools shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of
this code governing electrical installations. All pool equipment must be on GFI
protected circuits. Permanent pools are not allowed to use extension cords.
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(b) No current carrying electrical conductors shall cross private residential swimming
pool, either overhead or underground. All underground current carrying conductors
shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) feet from pools.
(c) All metal fences, enclosures or railings near or adjacent to swimming pools, which
might become electrically alive as a result of contact with broken overhead conductors
of from any other cause, shall be effectively grounded.
Sec. 2.5-142. - Safety precautions.
Every swimming pool shall be equipped with one (1) or more throwing ring buoys not more
than fifteen (15) inches in diameter and having a three-sixteenths-inch line at a length of no less
than three (3) feet greater than the longest dimension of the pool, and one (1) or more light, but
strong, poles with blunted ends being not less than twelve (12) feet in length, for making reach
assists or rescues.
Secs. 2.5-143—2.5-160. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE VIII. - MECHANICAL CODE & FUEL GAS CODE
Sec. 2.5-161. - Adopted.
There is hereby adopted be reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as
the 2015 International Mechanical Code and 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, prepared and
published by the International Code Council, together with the additions, insertions, deletions
and changes hereinafter set forth, three (3) copies of which have been on file for a period of
more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of this chapter and now are on file in the office
of the village clerk.
Sec. 2.5-162. - Amendments.
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the
International Mechanical Code:
Section 101.1. Insert "Village of Plainfield, Will County, Illinois."
Sections 106.5.2 Delete the entire section and see the Village of Plainfield Fee schedule.
Sections 108.4 The fines shall be established by the Plainfield fee schedule.
Section 602.3 Stud cavity and joist space plenums. Delete the entire section
Section 603.5 Nonmetallic ducts. Delete Fibrous Glass Duct Construction.
Section 603.5.1 Gypsum ducts. Delete entirely.
Section 603.6.1.1 Duct length is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Flexible air ducts shall be limited to six feet (6’) in length.
Section 603.6.2.1 Connector length is hereby amended by the addition of the
following:
Flexible air connectors shall be limited in length to six feet (6’).
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the
International Fuel Gas Code:
Section 101.1. Insert "Village of Plainfield, Will County, Illinois."
Sections 106.6 Delete the entire section and see the Village of Plainfield Fee schedule.
Sections 108.4 The fines shall be established by the Plainfield fee schedule.
Section 404.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be
installed a minimum depth of 18 inches.
Secs. 2.5-163—2.5-170. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE IX. - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 2.5-171. - Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as
the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council
together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changed hereinafter set forth, three (3)
copies of which have been on file for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption
of this chapter and now are on file in the office of the village clerk.
Sec. 2.5-172. - Amendments.
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changed are hereby made to the 2015
International Property Maintenance Code:
Section 101.1. Insert "Village of Plainfield, Will County, Illinois."
Section 602.3 Insert dates October 1 and May 1.
Section 602.4 Insert dates October 1 and May 1.
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
Secs. 2.5-173—2.5-200. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE X. - DANGEROUS, UNSAFE, ABANDONED BUILDINGS
Sec. 2.5-201. - Definitions.
As used in this article.
Dangerous and unsafe building is hereby defined to mean and include:
(1) Any building which is dangerous to the public health or safety because of its
construction or condition, or which may cause or aid in the spread of disease
or cause bodily injury to the occupant thereof or neighboring structures.
(2) Any building which because of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair or
any other cause is especially liable to fire, and constitutes or creates a fire
hazard.
(3) Any building which by reason of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair
or any other cause is liable to cause injury or by collapse or by collapse of any
part of such a structure.
(4) Any building which because of its condition or because of lack of doors or
windows is available to and frequented by malefactors or disorderly persons
who are not lawful occupants thereof.
Incomplete and abandoned building as used in this article is hereby defined to mean and
include any building which, because of being left in an incomplete and abandoned
condition:
(1) Is dangerous to the public health or safety or which may cause or aid in the
spread of disease or cause injury to the health of the occupants of neighboring
structures.
(2) Is liable to cause injury or damage by collapsing, or by a collapse or fall of any
part of such structure.
(3) Is especially liable to fire and constitutes a fire hazard.
(4) Is available to and frequented by malefactors or disorderly persons who are not
lawful occupants of such structure.
Sec. 2.5-202. - Nuisance.
Any such dangerous and unsafe building or uncompleted and abandoned building in the
village is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
Sec. 2.5-203. - Unlawful to maintain or permit.
It shall be unlawful to maintain or permit the existence of any dangerous and unsafe
building or uncompleted and abandoned building in the village.
Sec. 2.5-204. - Duty of officers and employees.
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(a) Notice: contents. Whenever the building inspector, or any other officer or employee of
the village shall be of the opinion that any building in the village is in a dangerous and
unsafe condition or is an uncompleted and abandoned building, he shall file a written
statement to this effect with the village clerk. Such statement shall consist of a sworn
statement setting out:
(1) A description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof, including
the street address thereof;
(2) The name of the owner or owners thereof and their respective addresses if
known;
(3) The person or persons in whose name such real estate was last assessed for
taxes and their respective addresses, if known:
(4) The occupant or occupants thereof; and
(5) The type and condition of the building and whether, in his opinion, it is
dangerous and unsafe or uncompleted and abandoned.
(b) Delivery of notice. Upon receipt of such notice the clerk shall cause a copy thereof to
be delivered personally or sent by United States Mail to the president and each of the
trustees of the village and shall also read such statement to the president and board of
trustees at their first regular meeting held after the receipt of such notice.
(c) Notification of owner. The president and board of trustees may make further
investigation of the matters set forth in such statement and if they find that such
building is either a dangerous or unsafe building or uncompleted and abandoned
building, they shall, by motion duly made and carried, direct the clerk to give at least
thirty (30) days' written notice thereof to the owner or owners thereof and to the person
or persons in whose name such real estate was last assessed for general taxes and to the
occupant or occupants thereof. Such notice shall contain:
(1) A description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof, including
the street address;
(2) A brief statement as to the condition of such building;
(3) Whether the building is found to be dangerous and unsafe or uncompleted and
abandoned;
[Such notice] shall also state that unless such building is put in a safe condition or
demolished within thirty (30) days from the date of the mailing or service of such notice, that
application will be made to the circuit court of the county and state for an order authorizing the
demolition, repair or enclosure of such building; such notice shall be sent by United States Mail
in a sealed envelope properly stamped and addressed to each of the persons to whom such
notice is sent.
Where, upon diligent search, the identify or whereabouts of the owner or owners of such
building cannot be ascertained, notice mailed to the person or persons in whose name such real
estate was last addressed for general taxes shall constitute sufficient notice.
(d) Notification of building inspector. The clerk shall also send or deliver a copy of such
notice to the building inspector of the village notifying him of the day on which such
notices were mailed as above provided.
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Sec. 2.5-205. - Additional duty of building inspector.
At the expiration of the period of thirty (30) days after the mailing of the notices provided
in section 2.5-204 the building inspector shall forthwith make an inspection of such building
and give a written report of the then present condition of such building to the president and
board of trustees of the village at their first regular meeting held after the date of such
inspection. If the president and board of trustees, find that such building has not been put in a
safe condition or demolished, they shall, by motion duly made and carried, direct and authorize
the village attorney to make application to the circuit court of the county for an order
authorizing the demolition, repair or enclosure of such building and take such further action as
is authorized under the statutes of the state in such case made and provided.
Sec. 2.5-206. - Recovery of costs.
(a) Notice of lien. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the village to file a notice of hen on
such real estate in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county within sixty (60)
days after costs and expenses are incurred by the village under the provisions of this
article.
(b) Contents of notice. Such notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out:
(1) A description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof;
(2) The amount of money representing the costs and expenses incurred or payable
for service rendered in the repair, enclosure or demolition of such building in
accordance with the order of such court; and
(3) The date or dates when the costs and expenses were incurred by the village.
Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, any person performing service in the
repair, enclosure and demolition of any such building by authority of the village may file such
notice in his or its own name.
(c) Release of lien. Upon payment of the costs and expenses by the owner of or persons
interested in the property, after notice of lien has been filed, the lien shall be released by
the village or by the person or persons in whose names the lien has been filed.
(d) If the costs and expenses are not paid, the lien may be enforced by proceedings to
foreclose in accordance with the Statutes of the State of Illinois in such case made and
provided.
Sec. 2.5-207. - Penalties.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance, or permitting
any dangerous and unsafe building or any uncompleted and abandoned building to remain in a
dangerous condition, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than seven
hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed on each day during or on which the violation occurs or continues.
Secs. 2.5-208—2.5-220. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE XII. - FEES
Sec. 2.5-501. - Permit fees.
The fee for permits issued for all building or construction within the corporate limits of the
village shall be the fees and charges as set forth herein:
(a) All single-family and multifamily residential structures, including all basements, and attached garages (fees are not required for crawl space areas):
A gross area fee of nine cents ($0.09) per cubic foot.
(b) All other nonresidential buildings including, but not limited to, all commercial,
industrial and office buildings:
1. First 100,000 cubic feet, per cubic foot .....$0.04
100,001 up to and including 200,000 cubic feet, per cubic foot .....0.02
200,001 up to and including 500,000 cubic feet, per cubic foot .....0.01
500,001 and in excess, per cubic foot .....0.006
2. All additions to previously existing industrial buildings: A building permit fee of four-
tenths of one cent ($0.004) per cubic foot.
3. A fee of fifty (50) percent of the customary cubic content fee shall apply for
alterations, conversions, remodeling, and structural repairs for all nonresidential
uses. The minimum fee is two hundred dollars ($200.00).
(c) All detached garages: A building permit fee for gross area of three cents ($0.03) per
cubic foot. A minimum fee of $75.00 plus electric inspection fee.
(d) All additions: A building permit fee for gross area of three cents ($0.03) per cubic foot. A
minimum fee of $150.00 plus electric and plumbing inspection fees, if applicable.
(e) All breezeways, screen porches, decks: A building permit fee of twenty-five cents ($0.25)
per square foot. A minimum fee $75.00 plus electric inspection fee, if applicable.
(f) All gazebo and pergolas: A building permit fee $50.00 plus electric inspection fee, if
applicable.
(g) All alterations, conversions, remodeling, structural repairs, interior remodeling and fire remodels: A set building permit fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus electric
and plumbing inspection fees if applicable for all residential uses.
(h) Other alterations. The following fees shall apply to all other alterations to property or
structures, including but not limited to, tool sheds, garden houses, porches, dormers,
and fences: Forty dollars ($40.00) plus electric and plumbing inspection fees, if
applicable.
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(i) Electrical and plumbing inspections shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each
residential inspection and all nonresidential inspections shall be thirty dollars ($30.00)
per inspection.
(j) Swimming pools:
Above ground ..... $55.00
Below ground ..... $150.00
(k) All Hot Tubs: A building permit fee $45.00.
(l) All lawn irrigation: A building permit fee $45.00
(m) All generators and miscellaneous electric: A building permit fee $45.00
(n) Residential re-roofs, siding/soffit systems and antenna/satellite stations ..... $40.00
(o) Driveways, Approaches, Public Walk, Sidewalk and Patios: A building permit fee
$40.00
(p) Parking lots: A permit fee of five-tenths of one cent ($0.005) per square foot of paving,
plus all engineering review costs (if any) incurred by the village.
(q) House moving: Two hundred dollars ($200.00). All alterations of said house will require
a separate building permit.
(r) Demolition: A permit as follows:
1. Residential .....$30.00
2. Accessory building .....$10.00
3. Nonresidential buildings, per square foot .....0.01
(s) Elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters: Permit fees shall be market price per third-party
elevator inspection contractor approved by the Village of Plainfield.
(t) Occupancy permit fee:
Temporary .....$60.00
Final .....$30.00
(u) Signs: A building permit fee of one dollar ($1.00) per square foot.
1. A permit shall be required for all new wall signs, ground signs, projecting signs,
subdivision signs, identification signs for multifamily developments, and gasoline
station signs.
2. The minimum fee for any sign permit shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
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Sec. 2.5-502. - Re-inspection fee.
A fee of sixty dollars ($60.00) for re-inspection at rough framing and final occupancy
stages. A re-inspection fee of forty dollars ($40.00) for all other inspections. Plumbing and
Electric fees are based per inspection.
Sec. 2.5-503. - Plan review deposit.
A minimum plan review deposit for new construction and additions shall be required.
Permits for alterations, conversions, remodeling, structural repairs, interior remodeling, fences,
sheds, decks, breezeways, screen porches and gazebos shall not be required to provide a plan
review deposit. The following nonrefundable deposit, which will be credited to the final building
permit fee, but which will in all cases be the minimum fee, shall be paid at the time plans for the
following types of construction are submitted for review:
(a) Residential:
Detached residential dwellings, per unit .....$200.00
Attached residential dwellings, per unit .....100.00
Residential addition, per unit (in no event shall the plan review deposit exceed the cost of
the permit) .....50.00
(b) Commercial, industrial, institutional and miscellaneous:
First 4,000 square feet (minimum fee) .....$200.00
In the event an outside consultant is employed by the village for plan review services, the
fee will equal the village's actual cost for services.
(c) Preliminary plan review (pre-application). Payment of the appropriate deposit shall be
paid in advance of staff review. The permit application shall be credited to the prepaid
deposit when an application is made.
(d) Responsibility for costs. The applicant shall be responsible for the actual costs incurred
by the Village in cases where consultants are used to conduct building permit related
construction plan reviews. The village reserves the right to hire a qualified consultant to
perform plan review services for any building permit application. The applicant shall be
informed of the reason for such decision and the estimated costs associated with the
consultant services prior to conducting the plan review.
Sec. 2.5-505. - Foundation permit fee.
Foundation permits requested in advance of full permit issuance shall require the following
fees:
(a) One- and two-family residential .....$200.00
(b) Multifamily residential, commercial and industrial, per square foot .....0.02
Minimum fee ..... $200.00
Maximum fee ..... $500.00
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Foundation permit fees shall be paid in addition to all other fees required for full building
permit issuance.
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ARTICLE XIII. – EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sec. 2.5-506 - Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as
the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council
together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changed hereinafter set forth, three (3)
copies of which have been on file for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption
of this chapter and now are on file in the office of the village clerk.
Sec. 2.5-507 - Amendments.
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changed are hereby made to the 2015
International Existing Building Code:
Section 101.1. Insert "Village of Plainfield, Will County, Illinois."
Section: R105.2 Delete in its entirety.
Secs. 2.5-508 – 2.5-510. - Reserved.