Alsip § 6.301 Buildings & Construction Section Connection standards for gas-fired appliances This section outlines the specific standards for connecting gas-fired appliances in Alsip. It details requirements for pipe types, unions, shutoff valves, and drip legs based on the appliance type and its operation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.311 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to air conditioning systems, including what constitutes air conditioning, an air conditioning system, installed capacity, tons of refrigeration, and water conservation and regulation devices. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.312 Buildings & Construction Section Installation and operating regulations This section outlines regulations for the installation and operation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, requiring permits, water conservation devices, and adherence to water usage limits. It also specifies procedures for existing installations and grants inspection authority to the chief building inspector. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.313 Buildings & Construction Section Fees for air conditioning equipment permits View in Alsip’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.401 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of the 2018 International Mechanical Code View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.402 Buildings & Construction Section Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Mechanical Code This section amends the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) for Arlington Heights. It replaces the jurisdiction name and entirely deletes Part 2 of Chapter 1, concerning administration and enforcement of the IMC. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Barrington § 10.3.1 Buildings & Construction Section Code adopted This section adopts the International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, by reference as the official Mechanical Code for the Village of Barrington. It also states that copies of the adopted code are available for public inspection at the village clerk's office. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 10.3.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments to Code This section amends the Barrington Mechanical Code by revising its title, establishing the Development Services Department as the issuing authority, and detailing regulations regarding permit completion timelines and penalties for commencing work without a permit. It also deletes a specific subsection related to permits. View in Barrington’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.11.2 Buildings & Construction Section Flues This section requires mechanical flues extending above the roofline to be covered with decorative flue housing or material matching the house's exterior siding. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.11.3 Buildings & Construction Section Mechanical Equipment This section mandates that all rooftop or ground mechanical units must be screened on all sides. The screening must be constructed from noncombustible materials and match the character and design of the building where it is installed. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.11.4 Buildings & Construction Section Gas Piping This section mandates a minimum burial depth of eighteen inches for all underground gas piping and requires the installation of a tracer wire and appropriate insulation. It also outlines requirements for plastic gas piping and their termination above ground, referencing specific sections of the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) for installation, testing, and inspection. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.11.5 Buildings & Construction Section All Heating And Cooling Systems View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.1 Buildings & Construction Section Bathroom Exhaust This section mandates insulation for duct piping in unheated spaces and outlines requirements for bathroom and water closet compartment ventilation, allowing for either natural ventilation through operable windows/skylights or mechanical exhaust to the outside. Additional ventilation is required for separate toilet rooms. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.10 Buildings & Construction Section Limited Area Sprinklers This section mandates the installation of limited area sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings at specified locations including kitchens, areas over furnace/mechanicals (100 sq ft), and laundry/utility rooms. It also requires compliance with section 903.3.8 of the fire code. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.11 Buildings & Construction Section Garage To Dwelling Unit Separation This section mandates the separation of garages from dwelling units in all buildings with specific fire-resistance requirements for walls and ceilings. It also requires self-closing doors between garages and dwelling units. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.2 Buildings & Construction Section Basement Ventilation This ordinance requires basements with finished floors significantly below grade to provide natural or mechanical light and ventilation through windows or doors. If existing openings are enclosed by an addition, they must be compensated for with approved mechanical or artificial means or by relocating a window. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.3 Buildings & Construction Section Below Grade Windows This section requires protection for below-grade window or drain openings using metal gratings, fiberglass covers, or other methods approved by the building director. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.4 Buildings & Construction Section Escape Windows This section mandates that all residential buildings in Bartlett must have at least one emergency escape window for every 1,000 square feet of area. It also specifies minimum dimensions for the net clear opening of these escape windows. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.5 Buildings & Construction Section Private Garages This section mandates that private garages adjacent to or located beneath certain residential and institutional building use groups must have elevated door sills and walls to a minimum height above the garage floor. This aims to prevent the passage of water, fumes, or fire from the garage into the living spaces. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.6 Buildings & Construction Section Underfloor Spaces Or Crawl Spaces This section establishes minimum height requirements for crawl spaces in residential occupancies and mandates the installation of a vapor barrier and concrete slush coat. An exception is provided for slab-on-grade foundation additions with floor joist construction. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.7 Buildings & Construction Section Sound Transmission/Structure-Borne Sound This section mandates that walls, partitions, and floor-ceiling assemblies separating dwelling units must meet the sound transmission class requirements outlined in IBC Section 1206. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.8 Buildings & Construction Section Fire Barriers This section mandates the use of fire barriers with specific ratings, referencing International Building Code (IBC) Table 508.4, to separate different building occupancy groups. The requirements vary based on whether the building is sprinklered and the type of occupancy. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.7.9 Buildings & Construction Section Fire Suppression Systems This section amends the International Building Code to mandate complete sprinkler protection in most buildings within a fire area, with specific exceptions for certain residential structures. It also establishes separate requirements for new construction, mandating fire suppression systems in larger buildings with commercial, storage, industrial, institutional uses, or dwelling units, except for detached single-family homes, attached two-family residences, and townhouses. An exception is provided for accessory structures meeting specific criteria. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.15.1 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption Of Code View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.15.2 Buildings & Construction Section Penalty This section outlines penalties for violations of the chapter, including fines, daily offenses, correction requirements, and potential revocation of business certificates. It also allows for directed correction of code violations. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bensenville § 9.9.1 Buildings & Construction Section Code Adopted This section adopts the 2021 International Mechanical Code in its entirety, with amendments specified in another section of the chapter. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 9.9.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments To The Mechanical Code This section amends the Mechanical Code of the Village of Bensenville by revising administrative provisions, including the code's title, fee structure, and references to other codes and standards. It also updates a general regulation to align with the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berkeley § 10.6.1 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption Of Code This section adopts the International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition, with Appendix A, as the official mechanical code for the village. It incorporates the code by reference, including all its regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms, subject to any modifications specified elsewhere in the chapter. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 10.6.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments To Code This section amends Berkeley's Mechanical Code by redefining terms to refer to Village officials and departments, establishing permit expiration and extension rules, and referencing the village annual fee schedule for mechanical work fees. It also includes language related to work commencing before permit issuance. View in Berkeley’s full code →