Alsip § 6.21 Buildings & Construction Section Requirements for concrete footings and concrete walls This section establishes minimum size requirements for concrete footings (10x20 inches) and concrete walls (8x32 inches) for all construction types, with the exception of frame garages. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.212 Buildings & Construction Section Exterior doors This section of the Alsip municipal ordinance establishes minimum security standards for exterior doors and doors leading from garages into private dwellings. It details requirements for door thickness, lock types, glazing material, hinge pins, jamb construction, and cylinder guards to enhance burglar resistance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.220 Buildings & Construction Section Exterior doors This section mandates that exterior doors and those leading into multiple dwellings from garages or stairwells (excluding hotels and motels) must have self-closing devices. These doors should allow egress but require a key for entry into the building from the outside, garage, or stairwell. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.221 Buildings & Construction Section Garage doors This section mandates that any parking facilities located under or within the perimeter walls of a multiple dwelling must be fully enclosed and equipped with a locking device. 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 § 6.285 Buildings & Construction Section Attached garage fire requirements This section outlines fire safety requirements for attached garages in Alsip, mandating specific construction materials for separation, limiting openings to the main building, and dictating floor drainage and vent configurations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.287 Buildings & Construction Section Brick or masonry construction requirements This section outlines construction requirements for brick or masonry garages in Alsip, specifying standards for footings, foundations, headers, and face brick placement. It references frame garage requirements for various structural components. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.289 Buildings & Construction Section Electrical requirements for garages This section mandates an electrical permit and inspection for all electrical work in garages. It also specifies minimum electrical requirements for residential garages, including lighting, a light switch, and G.F.I. receptacles. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.290 Buildings & Construction Section Electrical construction requirements This section outlines the electrical construction requirements for garages in Alsip, including minimum fixture requirements, permissible underground cable and conduit types, conduit installation standards, acceptable conductor types, and cover specifications for unfinished walls. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.349 Buildings & Construction Section Ingress and egress This ordinance section establishes minimum requirements for ingress and egress in dwelling units to ensure safety and accessibility. It mandates two unobstructed means of entry and exit, specifies conditions for fire escapes, and dictates that exit routes must not pass through private or lockable rooms. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.365 Buildings & Construction Section Even; odd numbers This section establishes a rule for assigning house numbers based on their parity. Even numbers are designated for the north and west sides of streets, while odd numbers are assigned to the south and east sides. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.367 Buildings & Construction Section Powers of the building commissioner This section grants the building commissioner the power to mandate changes to property addresses to ensure compliance with house numbering regulations. These changes are subject to notification requirements for election authorities and the post office. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.410 Buildings & Construction Section Preparation of meals in hotel units This ordinance prohibits occupants of hotel or motel rooms from cooking and preparing meals within their units, unless the unit is classified as a dwelling unit. Exceptions are made for food preparation and serving in licensed restaurants within the establishment and for serving meals from the hotel restaurant to hotel units. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.417 Buildings & Construction Section Living space requirements of dwelling units This section establishes minimum floor space requirements for hotel and motel units, as well as dwelling units within hotels and motels, specifying different square footage needs based on the number of occupants. It explicitly includes certain outdoor and below-ground spaces in the calculation of required floor space. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.9 Buildings & Construction Section Carbon monoxide detectors required, where This section mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in various residential and commercial buildings in Alsip. Requirements vary based on occupancy type and the presence of gas or oil-fired heating systems or appliances. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.13.8.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Multi-Family (Apartments) This section outlines material, configuration, height, pedestrian access, and landscaping requirements for multi-family apartment buildings in Antioch. It mandates specific facade materials, building orientation and breaks, a maximum height, sidewalk provisions, and detailed landscaping standards for unit entrances, walkways, and street frontage. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.13.8.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Townhomes This section outlines material, building, garage, and mechanical system requirements for townhomes in Antioch. It includes specific standards for unit count per building, unit configuration around public spaces, front entrance design, garage placement and appearance, and screening of mechanical equipment. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.1.6 Buildings & Construction Section Dividing Walls And Ceilings This section establishes fire resistance standards for dividing walls and ceilings between living units. It specifies two-hour fire-rated walls between side-by-side units, eight-inch masonry or equivalent walls for row housing and multiple-family dwellings, and one-hour fire-rated ceilings for horizontal separation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.1.7 Buildings & Construction Section Minimum Floor Areas In One-Family Dwellings This section establishes minimum floor area requirements for new or structurally altered one-family dwellings in Antioch. The requirements vary based on the number of bedrooms in one-story homes and a different, higher requirement applies to two-story homes. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.3.2 Buildings & Construction Section Residential Requirements This ordinance section mandates specific smoke detector requirements for single-family, two-flat, and multi-family residential buildings in Antioch. It details installation, power source, interconnection, and placement standards based on building type and occupancy. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1006 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section authorizes the Village Manager to close and order the vacation of a nursing home if convicted of violating safety and accommodation provisions. The closure is pending necessary repairs, alterations, or additions to ensure resident safety and compliance. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1701 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to multiple dwellings in Arlington Heights, including condominium, dwelling unit, multiple dwelling, and townhouse, as well as their respective associations and the Village Manager's designated representatives. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1703 Business & Licensing Section Investigations and Inspections This section mandates that an inspection must be conducted and approved by the Village Manager, ensuring compliance with Chapter 23 (Building Regulations) and related rules, before an operating license for a multiple dwelling can be issued or renewed. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.201 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of the 2018 International Residential Code and Appendices for One and Two-Family Dwellings This section adopts the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings, along with specific appendices, and designates that other articles in the chapter will apply if the IRC does not cover a particular construction detail or regulation. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Barrington § 10.1.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments to Code This section amends the Barrington Building Code by revising its title, scope of application, and referenced codes, including specific provisions for gas installations. It clarifies that references to 'International' code publications apply to those adopted by Barrington and exempts certain residential dwellings from the main building code in favor of the Barrington Residential Code. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 10.12.7 Buildings & Construction Section Display compliance standards This ordinance section establishes standards for the display of street address numerals for both new construction and existing structures in Barrington. It details requirements for visibility, size, and placement of address numerals based on the type of residential structure. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 10.2.1 Buildings & Construction Section Code adopted This section adopts the ICC International Residential Code, 2018 edition, as the Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings in Barrington. It also clarifies that the Barrington Building Code applies to matters not covered by the Residential Code. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 10.2.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments to Code This section amends the Barrington Residential Code by updating its title, scope, and referencing International Code publications. It also introduces a provision for historic structures to receive relief from strict code application when conflicts arise with approved preservation practices, provided equivalent life safety is maintained. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.2.8 Buildings & Construction Section International Residential Code Adopted; Additions; Exceptions This section adopts the 2015 International Residential Code for residential buildings, with specific exclusions and additions. It mandates professional certification for building plans and outlines a detailed list of required construction inspections. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bartlett § 3.27.8 Buildings & Construction Section Construction And Development Requirements This section establishes construction standards for mobile homes, requiring adherence to federal standards and manufacturer certification. It also mandates specific methods for securing mobile homes to their sites to prevent movement and ensure stability. View in Bartlett’s full code →