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Village of Tinley Park

Comprehensive Building Code

Revised and Adopted May 22, 2007

 

Ordinance 2007-O-040

Tinley Park Comprehensive Building Codes

CHAPTER I

Admistration & Enforcement

Section 100 – General Requirements 2
Section 101 - Permits 7
Section 102 - Inspections 12
Section 103 – Stop Work Orders 13
Section 104 – Certificate of Use and Occupancy 13
Section 105 – Site Work, Demolition & Construction 15
Section 106 – Definitions 15
                           

CHAPTER II

Planning Requirements

Section 200 – Light, Ventilation and Safety 1
Section 201 – Space Requirements 5
Section 202 – Habitable Basement Rooms 7
Section 203 – Porches and Terraces 8
Section 204 – Ingress and Egress 8
Section 205 – Ceiling Heights 9
Section 206 - Doors 9
Section 207 - Stairways 10
Section 208 - Fire Walls, Floor Areas and Exterior Wall Construction 11
Section 209 - Minimum Row House Width 16
Section 210 - Weather-Tightness 16
Section 211 - Guarantee 17
Section 212 - Off-Site Assembly 18
Section 213 - Private Detached Garages 19
Section 214 – Elevators & Conveyances 19
                             

CHAPTER III

Construction Requirements

Section 300 – General 2
Section 301 - Foundations 5
Section 302 - Grades, Backfilling and Grading 6
Section 303 - Concrete Work 8
Section 304 - Masonry 13
Section 305 – Gutters & Downspouts 14
Section 306 – Interior Finishes 15
Section 307 – Finish Floors 15
Section 308 - Garages 17
Section 309 –Driveways, Aprons, and Parking Areas 20
Section 310 – Emergency Escape & Rescue 22
Section 311 - Erection and Construction of Fences 22
Section 312 – Storage/Utility Sheds 24
Section 313 – Decks, Porches & Gazebos 24
Section 314 – Trash Enclosures 25
Section 315 – Definitions 25
Section 316 – Allowable Heights & Building Areas 26
Section 317 – Address & Street Names 27
                                            

CHAPTER  IV

Plumbing Sewer & Water

Adoption of Illinois Plumbing code 2004 & Chicago Plumbing Code 2003 1

Section 400 - General Requirements 2
Section 401 - Code Modifications and Additions 3
Section 402 – Grease Trap Requirements 7
Section 403 – Definitions 8
Section 404 – Grease Interceptors 8
Section 405 – Grease Trap Disposal 8
                                             

CHAPTER  V

Electrical

Adoption of National Electrical Code 2005 1

Section 500 - Administration 2
Section 501 - Approved Equipment and Installation Methods 4
Section 502 - Single Family and Multi-Family Residences and Buildings 7
Section 503 - Emergency Lighting 8
Section 504 - Residential Storage Garages and Similar Buildings 9
                                            

CHAPTER  VI

Mechanical

Adoption of International Mechanical Code 2006 1

Section 600 - General Requirements 2
                               

CHAPTER  VII

Fire Prevention

Adoption of International Fire Code 2006 & NFPA 101 2003 1

Section 700 - Establishment and Duties of the Tinley Park Fire Prevention Bureau 2
Section 701 - Modifications and Appeals 3
Section 702 - Penalties 4
Section 703 - Definitions 4
Section 704 - Fire Procedure Notice 4
Section 705 - System Connection to Central Alarm Station 4
Section 706 - Fire Detection and Prevention Systems 7
Section 707 - Hydrants and Water Supply Systems 14
Section 708 - Non-Energized Electrical Outlets and Exit Lighting 15
Section 709 - Elevator Requirements For Rescue Purposes 15
Section 710 - Smoke and Heat Venting 16
Section 711 - Interference with Fire Protection Equipment or Systems 17
Section 712 - Flammable Liquids 17
Section 713 - Hazardous Materials 19
Section 714 - Fireworks and Explosives 23
Section 715 - Approved key box system for Fire Department Access 28
Section 716 - Ordinance 77-0-028 - Self-Service Gasoline Stations 29
Section 717 – Portable Fire Extinguishers 29
Section 318 – Decorative Vegetation in New & Existing Buildings 30
                                               

CHAPTER  VIII

Property Maintenance

Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code 2006 1

Section 103 – Fees 1
Section 111 – Appeals 1
Section 201.3 – Definitions 2
Section 302.4 – Weeds 2
Section 302.8 – Motor Vehicles 2
Section 302.8.1 – Motor Vehicle Parking 2
Section 304.7 - Roof & Drainage 2
Section 304.14 - Insect Screens 2 PAGE
Section 307.4 - Dumpster Sizes 3
Section 307.5 – Dumpster Storage Areas 3
Section 308 – Infestation 3
Section 308.4.1 – Proof of Extermination 3
Section 404.5 – Overcrowding 3
Section 404.5.1 – Area for Sleeping 3
Section 602.3 – Heat Supply 3
Section 602.4 – Work Space Heat Supply 3
Section 603.1 – Mechanical Appliances 3
                                      

CHAPTER  IX

Public Streets and Ways

Section 900 - Cleaning of Streets 1
Section 901 - Street and Alley Littering 1
Section 902 - Responsibility 1
Section 903 - Spoil Piles, Excess Earth, Building Materials, Etc. 1
Section 904 - Dumpsters, Containers for Debris, Etc. 1
                                       

CHAPTER  X

Accessibility Standards

Section 1000 - General 1
Section 1001 - Definitions 1
Section 1002 - Plans and Specifications 1
Section 1003 - Authority 1
                                                

CHAPTER  XI

Posting of Buildings

Section 1100 - Posting of Buildings for Maximum Occupancy and Floor Loading 1

                                       

CHAPTER XII

Abandoned Buildings and Structures

Section 1200 - Definitions 1
Section 1201 - Nuisance Declared 2
Section 1202 - Maintenance/Occupancy of Dangerous or Abandoned Build or Structure 2
Section 1203 - Occupying Unsanitary Building or Structure 2
Section 1204 - Action by Village Officials 2
Section 1205 - Authority to Close Building, Suspend or Revoke License 3
Section 1206 - Costs to Owner 3
Section 1207 - Boarding-Up Buildings 3
Section 1208 - Abatement 4
Section 1209 - Court Proceedings 4
Section 1210 - Alternative Actions 5
Section 1211 - Penalty 5
                                               

CHAPTER XIII

Demolition

Section 800 - General Requirements 1
Section 801 - Procedures 1
                                         

CHAPTER XIV

Fees

Section 1400 – Fee Schedule 1 1
Section 1401 – General Building 1
Section 1402 – Plumbing, Sewer & Water Distribution 2
Section 1403 – Fire & Burglar Alarm 2
Section 1404 – Swimming Pools 2
Section 1405 – Driveway, Walkways, Patios, & Brick Mailboxes 2
Section 1406 – Accessory Structures 3
Section 1407 – Signs 3
Section 1408 – Elevator Inspections 3
Section 1409 – Public Improvements 3
Section 1410 – Single & Multi-Family 3
Section 1411 – Miscellaneous Inspections 3
Section 1412 – Electrical Service Fees 3
Section 1413 – Grading Deposits 4
Section 1414 – Lawn & Sprinkler Fees 5
Section 1415 – Fireplace Fees 5
Section 1416 – Residential Central Air or Heating Systems 5
Section 1417 – Commercial Central Air or Heating Systems 5
Section 1418 – Attached & Detaches Garage Permits 5
Section 1419 – Fees & Documents Requiring Filing with Recorder of Deeds 5
Section 1420 – Penalties 5

Appendices

Alphabetical Index