Alsip § 12.140 Business & Licensing Section Business location; zoning; inspection; code compliance This section requires that businesses undergo inspections for compliance with village codes, state laws, and other regulations before a license is issued and potentially upon reinspection. It also mandates that businesses maintain their premises in good repair, free of hazards, and not operate as a nuisance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section State law adopted This section adopts by reference the Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) and allows law enforcement officers to issue citations under the IVC as ordinance violations for the Village of Alsip. Penalties for IVC violations apply, with Class A misdemeanors treated as petty offenses punishable by a fine up to $500. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.123 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of plumbing regulations of Chicago Municipal Code This section adopts the plumbing regulations of the Chicago Municipal Code as the regulations for building and construction plumbing in Alsip. It specifies that Chicago's fee and inspection ordinances will supersede Alsip's when in conflict and outlines how to cite adopted code provisions. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.16 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of International Building Code This section adopts the International Building Code, 2006 edition, by reference, making its provisions legally binding for the village. It also establishes that the village's own code provisions take precedence in case of conflicts. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.17 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments, revisions and changes This section amends the 2006 International Building Code for Alsip. It renames the code, deletes provisions related to electrical and plumbing, modifies the establishment and powers of the building official and board of appeals, and adds a clause to prevent modifications from waiving Municipal Code provisions. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.183 Buildings & Construction Section Purpose This article establishes minimum standards for the design, construction, quality of materials, use, occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures within Alsip. The goal is to protect property and public welfare. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.187 Buildings & Construction Section Alternate materials and methods of construction This section allows for the use of alternative materials and methods of construction not specifically prescribed by the article, provided the enforcing authority approves the proposal. Approval is granted if the proposed alternate is found to be satisfactory and equivalent in quality, strength, effectiveness, durability, and safety to the prescribed standards. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.191 Buildings & Construction Section Board of appeals This section establishes a board of appeals to review alternate materials and construction methods and interpret the building code. It specifies that this board is the same one established in section 6-2 of the Code. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.203 Buildings & Construction Section Roof openings This section establishes security requirements for various roof openings in commercial buildings in Alsip. It specifies materials and installation methods for skylights, hatchways, and air vents to prevent unauthorized access. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.222 Buildings & Construction Section Entrance doors to individual units This section establishes minimum security and construction standards for entrance doors to individual units in hotels, motels, and multiple-family dwellings. It mandates specific lock types, door construction, vision panel requirements, and protective hardware to enhance resistance against illegal entry. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.224 Buildings & Construction Section Window protection This section mandates specific security and construction standards for windows in multiple dwellings. It addresses how windows lock, the strength of locking devices, standards for sliding glass windows, and prohibits louvered windows on the first story. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.225 Buildings & Construction Section Illumination This ordinance requires that all multiresidential buildings with common entrances must have at least a 100-watt bulb for illumination. This bulb must be protected by a polycarbonate or equally resistant cover. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.244 Buildings & Construction Section Minimum protection established This section mandates specific cold-water line requirements and sprinkler system protection for various areas in newly constructed or converted multiple-family dwellings in Alsip. It details sprinkler head density and placement for furnace/hot water tank areas, storage, utility/laundry spaces, stairways, corridors, public areas, and attached/under-garage areas, along with requirements for alarm systems and backflow preventers. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.245 Buildings & Construction Section Sprinkler piping and heads This section specifies the acceptable materials for sprinkler piping and heads in multi-family dwellings, mandates specific temperature ratings for sprinkler heads, and requires exposed sprinkler system components to be painted red. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.49 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of electrical regulations of Chicago Municipal Code; violations This section adopts the electrical regulations of the 2000 edition of the Chicago Municipal Code for use in Alsip, making violations unlawful. It specifies that village-established permit and inspection fees will prevail, though an editor's note indicates a later ordinance raised these fees to match Chicago's. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 9.1.1 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption Of Codes This section adopts several International Code Council (ICC) model codes and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code as the village's Building Code. It also specifies that the more restrictive code applies in case of conflicts and allows for additions, insertions, deletions, and changes outlined in a subsequent section. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.1.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments To Adopted Codes This section adopts the 2024 International Building Code for Antioch, making specific amendments. These amendments involve replacing references to other ICC codes with state or national electrical and plumbing codes, and modifying specific sections related to jurisdiction name, department titles, permit exemptions, and permit time limits. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.1.3 Buildings & Construction Section Additional Regulations This section outlines specific regulations for modular homes, addresses conflicts with other building code provisions regarding masonry and plastic pipe, and details requirements for concrete placement based on temperature. It also prohibits the use of certain plastic and 'no hub' pipes and fittings for plumbing. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.1.9 Buildings & Construction Section Increase In Dwelling Units This ordinance requires that when a structure with more than two residential units is expanded to include more dwelling units, the existing portion must meet new construction building codes, with provisions for variances based on hardship or other good cause shown, subject to the chief building inspector's final determination. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1407 Business & Licensing Section Building and Fire Regulations This section mandates that motor vehicle repair shops and public garages must comply with the building and fire regulations of the Code. It also requires these premises to be maintained in a clean condition, free from flammable waste. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2303 Business & Licensing Section Standards for Issuance or Denial of License This section outlines the mandatory conditions that the Director of Building must find to be met before issuing an adult business license. These conditions include proper application submission, applicant age and legal capacity, absence of recent specified criminal convictions, and compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and zoning approvals. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 18.102 Traffic & Vehicles Section Adoption of the Illinois Vehicle Code This section adopts the Illinois Vehicle Code by reference to regulate traffic within Arlington Heights. It allows citations to cite either municipal law or the specific Illinois Vehicle Code section, or both. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.202 Buildings & Construction Section Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Residential Code This section modifies the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for Arlington Heights by amending specific sections related to permits, inspections, and appeals. It also adopts specific climatic and geographic design criteria. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.302 Buildings & Construction Section Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Building Code This section modifies the 2018 International Building Code for Arlington Heights by amending specific sections related to permits, inspections, certificates, appeals, definitions, and address identification. It clarifies work exempt from permits, inspection procedures, and the issuance of certificates. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.602 Buildings & Construction Section Modification of the National Electrical Code This section modifies the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) for Arlington Heights, establishing specific requirements and limitations for wiring methods and related components, with the Municipal Code taking precedence in case of conflict. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.702 Buildings & Construction Section Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Existing Building Code This section modifies the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) for Arlington Heights by adopting state-level codes for energy conservation, accessibility, and plumbing, while deleting certain administrative and specific plumbing sections from the IEBC. It also clarifies specific compliance methods for alterations and additions. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.404 Zoning & Land Use Section Construction This section outlines material requirements for wall sign facings and specifies secure attachment methods for solid-faced wall signs to building walls, prohibiting insecure fastening methods. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bannockburn § 109.31 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of National Electric Code This section adopts the National Electrical Code (2017 Edition) as the standard for electrical systems within the Village of Bannockburn. It includes specific modifications to align references and ensure compliance with local ordinances and other building codes. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 109.34 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code This section adopts the International Property Maintenance Code of 2018 for the Village of Bannockburn, with specific modifications to define terms, establish fee structures, and clarify the application of more stringent local requirements or penalties. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 109.35 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of International Residential Code This section adopts the International Residential Code (IRC) of 2018 as the standard for residential construction in Bannockburn, with specific modifications to define the jurisdiction and the Code Official, address fees, and clarify applicability and administrative responsibilities. View in Bannockburn’s full code →