(A) Building Code. There is adopted by the city for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, and location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the International Building Code, current edition as amended to date hereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended. At least one copy has been and is now filed in the office of the building inspector and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. From and after the effective date of this section, the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and structures therein contained within the corporate limits of the city.
There are adopted by the city for the purpose of providing minimum standards for the protection of life, limb, health, property, environment and for the safety and welfare of the consumer, general public and the owners and occupants of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the following additional codes, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended: 2006 ICC Building Code Commercial, 2005 National Electrical Code, 2006 International Existing Building Code, 2006 International Fire Code, 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 International Mechanical Code, 2006 International Residential Code, Illinois Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings (current), Illinois Plumbing Code (current). At least one copy of each code has been and is now filed in the office of the building inspector and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. From and after the effective date of this section, the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and structures covered by said codes.
(B) Policy and Procedure. There is adopted by the city for the purpose of establishing minimum standards, rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, and location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, policy and procedures. These are the amendments, deletions and various information of said code. At least one copy has been and is now filed in the office of the building inspector and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. From and after the effective date of this section the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and structures covered by said code.
(1) Building Construction.
(a) Monotony. Monotony of design in multiple buildings shall be avoided. Variation of detail, form, and sitting shall be used to provide visual interest. In multiple buildings, variable sitting or individual buildings may be used to prevent a monotonous appearance. Following is the Monotony Code for the spacing of attached and detached family homes.
(2) Identical Models With Identical Elevations. Identical models with identical elevations may be erected no more often than every third lot along the frontage; i.e., two dissimilar models must be erected between each identical model with identical front elevations. Identical models, regardless of elevations, shall not be constructed directly across the street or other right-of-way from the front of that model.
(3) Identical Models With Significantly Different Front Elevations. Identical models with significantly different front elevations may be erected on every second lot; i.e., a completely different model must be erected between identical models with different elevations. Identical models regardless of elevations shall not be constructed directly across the street or other right-of-way from the front of that model.
(4) Changes required incorporating at least three (3) of the following features:
(a) Garage: (i) access—front load, side load; or (ii) door design—double overhead or single doors with piers;
(b) Entry/doorway design;
(c) Windows locations and design style;
(d) Reverse the plan;
(e) Vinyl (not contractor grade), aluminum or wood siding versus brick or stone;
(f) Roof treatment—hip or gable.
(5) The following is the Monotony Code for townhome, apartment and condo units: no two neighboring buildings shall have identical exterior elevations. Each individual building shall vary from the adjacent unit in the same building or neighboring building by incorporating at least three (3) of the following features:
(a) Roof treatment—hip or gable;
(b) Dormer—location;
(c) Garage door treatments—double overhead or single doors with piers;
(d) Garage access—front load vs. side load;
(e) Windows—box windows, bay windows, arched windows, flush windows, etc.;
(f) Front access—larger porch with larger overhang vs. smaller stoop with overhang;
(g) Vinyl (not contractor grade), aluminum or wood siding versus brick or stone.
(6) Minimum Square Feet. See Section 150.04, Scope of regulations (amended).
(C) Amendments and deletions to 2006 International Building Code.
(1) Amendments.
(a) Chapter 13: Current Illinois Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings applies.
(b) Chapter 27: 2005 National Electrical Code applies.
(c) Chapter 29: Current Illinois Plumbing Code applies.
(2) Deletions.
(a) 108—Fees, 109—Inspections, 110—Certificate of Occupancy, 112—Board of Appeals.
(b) Appendices C (Agricultural Buildings), D (Fire Districts), E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), G (Flood-Resistant Construction), H (Signs), I (Patio Covers), J (Grading), K (ICC Electrical Code), K1 (Scope), K4 (Permit and Fees), K7 (Inspections and Testing), K10 (Violations), K11 (Means of Appeal), K12 (Electrical Provisions).
(c) All sections or parts of sections in conflict with any amendment shall be deleted to the extent of such conflict.
(D) Amendments and deletions to 2005 National Electrical Code.
(1) Amendments.
(a) UL approved product to be installed to and in structure(s), wall(s), all areas, including unfinished basements and in fire rated walls, throughout.
(b) Arc-fault breakers are not required.
(c) 200-ampere service as a minimum on new residential construction. Provide calculations sheets for 100 ampere service. 100 ampere service is the minimum required service for any remodeling of existing residential construction with a metallic riser and metallic conduit to panel or a ComEd-approved underground service.
(2) Deletions. All sections or parts of sections in conflict with any amendment shall be deleted to the extent of such conflict.
(E) Amendments and deletions to current Illinois Plumbing Code.
(1) Amendments.
(a) All service lines from the main to the meter shall be installed and maintained by a licensed plumber and shall be a minimum of not less than “K” copper one inch in size for a single-family dwelling and all aboveground water lines shall be a minimum of not less than “L” copper.
(b) The sewer pipe for single-family dwellings shall be installed and maintained by a licensed plumber a minimum of six inches in diameter and shall have watertight, sealed joints. The sewer pipe for other than single-family dwellings shall be appropriately sized for the building and use of the building. Aboveground galvanized W & V piping systems and PVC cell core piping systems are not approved.
(c) A six-inch sewer clean out shall be installed within five feet of the outside of the outer perimeter of any building and shall be above ground level.
(d) A triple basin separator is required for a garage floor for commercial use.
(2) Deletions. All sections or parts of sections in conflict with any amendment shall be deleted to the extent of such conflict.
(F) 2006 International Existing Building Code.
(1) Amendments.

(a) Table 1301.7 Summary Sheet (Performance Compliance Methods):

* Mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems and the structure or building and areas shall be in working order and sufficient to meet minimum standards set by said codes. Any new or remodeling works shall conform to current codes.

(b) Safety Parameters Code Sections: 1301.6.1 Building Height, 1301.6.2 Building Area, 1301.6.3 Compartmentation, 1301.6.4 Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations, 1301.6.5 Corridor Walls, 1301.6.6 Vertical Openings, 1301.6.7 HVAC Systems, 1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection, 1301.6.9 Fire Alarm System, 1301.6.10 Smoke Control, 1301.6.11 Means-of-Egress Capacity, 1301.6.12 Dead Ends, 1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance, 1301.6.14 Elevator Control, 1301.6.15 Means-of-Egress/Emergency Lighting, 1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies, 1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers, 1301.6.18 Standpipes and 1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection are amended and deleted as stated in current International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Residential Code and National Electrical Code.
(2) Deletions. All sections or parts of sections in conflict with any amendment shall be deleted to the extent of such conflict.
(G) 2006 International Fire Code.
(1) Amendments.
(a) 506.1 Where required: where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be the type and size approved by the Wilmington Fire Protection District and shall be placed in or on the structure as to provide unobstructed access for life saving and firefighting purposes. The key box shall contain all keys necessary to gain access as required by the Wilmington Fire Protection District.
(b) 506.3 Compliance. The district shall require key boxes in the following instances:
(I) In all multiple residential occupancies that are locked for security reasons and that have a common corridor(s) to the living units.
(II) In all multiple residential occupancies with 4 or more units, without common corridors, but that key is not readily available for life saving or firefighting purposes.
(III) In all structures which have sprinklers or alarms.
(IV) In any commercial or industrial structure.
(V) Any covered or strip mall for entry into any individual space or occupancy.
(VI) In any gated complex, commercial or residential complex.
Exception: For all existing structures or areas, as required above, compliance is given a one-year time period from adoption of this ordinance. Reference: Wilmington Fire Protection District Ordinance # 05-06-004 (3/16/06).
(2) Deletions. All sections or parts of sections in conflict with any amendment shall be deleted to the extent of such conflict.
(H) 2006 International Residential Code.
(1) Amendments.
(a) R310—Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings: one operable emergency and rescue opening is required for each bedroom in a basement area.
(b) R310.2.1—Ladders and Steps: shall be provided where operable emergency and rescue opening is required for basement area.
(c) R311.2.2—Under Stair Protection: is required by installing 1/2" gypsum board to be under stair surface area if basement area has door installed in area.
(d) R311.5.6—Handrails: handrails shall be provided to the basement area, with four or more risers. Handrails shall be continuous for the whole length and shall be returned to a wall, post or framing member. If a landing or landings are used, the handrails do not need to be continuous in these areas.
(e) (Reserved).
(f) (Reserved).
(g) (Reserved).
(h) R403—Footings: Concrete must be a minimum of 20 inches wide and 10 inches deep and when not supporting brick or similar material, and 20 inches wide and 10 inches deep, when supporting brick or similar material. Two #4 rebars shall be installed in the center of the concrete footing area and have keyway provided.
(i) (Reserved).
(j) (Reserved).
(k) (Reserved).
(l) Figure R403.3(3)—Insulation Placement—Vertical wall only, minimum of 1" thickness insulation shall be installed to the top of the footing to the top of the foundation wall and be kept in place for backfill on the outside or can be installed inside from the floor to top of wall. Or waterproofing with fiberglass spray equivalent to R6 to the outside foundation wall areas. Also insulation can be installed inside to an equivalent to R6.
(m) R404—Foundation and Retaining Walls—Foundation walls shall have at least two #4 rebar at bottom and top of wall. If nine feet or higher concrete walls are installed, then use 1-#4 rebar in center of wall. Be damp proofed and have insulation installed if placed on the outside as required. Openings for beam pockets in foundation walls must be filled with concrete.
(n) R905.2.7.1; R905.4.3.1; R905.6.3.1; R905.8.3.1—Ice Barrier—is required in valleys and connection to structure, walls, or other type areas. And at edge of roof as a starter installed width wise.
(o) (Reserved).
(p) (Reserved).
(q) Appendix E—Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings - Shall meet all requirements within the current International Residential Code and the current National Electrical Code as stated and amended.
(2) Deletions.
(a) Figure 403.1(2), 403(3), 403.1.7.1.
(b) R404.1.8, R404.2, R405.2.
(c) Appendices H (Patio Covers), I (Private Sewage Disposal), J (Existing Buildings and Structures), L (Permit Fees), M (Home Day Care- R-3 Occupancy), N (Venting Methods), O (Gray Water Recycling Systems), P (Sprinkling).
(d) All sections or parts of sections in conflict with any amendment shall be deleted to the extent of such conflict. (Ord. 651, passed 5-2-72; Am. Ord. 1056, passed 4-18-89; Am. Ord. 1072, passed 9-26-89; Am. Ord. 1480, passed 1-7-03; Am. Ord. 1646, passed 10-19-04; Am. Ord. 05-10-18-02, passed 10-18-05; Am. Ord. 06-08-15-01, passed 8-18-06; Am. Ord. 07-11-06-05, passed 11-6-07)

For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them respectively.
(A) “Municipality.” The city of Wilmington, Illinois.
(B) “Corporation counsel.” The attorney for the city of Wilmington. (Ord. 651, passed 5-2-72)

(A) No permit, as required by the building code, shall be issued until the fee prescribed in this chapter shall have been paid; nor shall an amendment to a permit be approved until the additional fee, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building or structure shall have been paid.
(B) For a permit for the construction, repair, or alteration of a residential building or structure, the fee shall be at the rate of $25 per $3,000 of the estimated cost of construction. No fee shall be required when the estimated cost does not exceed $200.
(1) A $50 administration fee per permit shall be processed.
(2) For a permit for the construction, repair, alteration of a commercial and/or industrial building or structure, the fee shall be a flat rate of 1% of the cost of construction.
(C) For a permit for the demolition of a residential type building or structure, the fee shall be $50. For a permit for the demolition of a commercial or industrial type building or structure, the fee shall be $100.
(D) (Reserved).
(E) The term “estimated cost,” as used in this section, means the value as established by “ICC Evaluation as published,” including all services, labor, materials and use of scaffolding and other appliances or devices entering into and necessary to the prosecution and completion of the work ready for occupancy.
(F) Any person, firm or corporation who commences such construction or alteration of a structure or building, or who occupies a building or structure, without first having obtained a permit, as required by this code, except for good cause shown to the building inspector, shall pay an additional $50 in addition to the regular fees, as herein provided. (Ord. 651, passed 5-2-72; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 5-2-89; Am. Ord. 1088, passed 3-6-90; Am. Ord. 1094, passed 4-17-90; Ord. 1101, passed 6-19-90; Am. Ord. 1395, passed 12-18-01; Ord. 1545, passed 4-1-03; Am. Ord. 06-04-04-02, passed 4-4-06; Am. Ord. 07-11-06-05, passed 11-6-07) Penalty, see Section 157.99

(A) There will be a $50 inspection fee for each of the following inspections:
(1) Water and sewer tap;
(2) Footing;
(3) Foundation wall;
(4) Electric service.
These fees shall be processed with the building permit as applicable and collected at the same time as the permit is processed.
(B) There will be a $60 inspection fee for each of the following inspections:
(1) Plumbing underground;
(2) Plumbing rough;
(3) Plumbing final.
These fees shall be processed with the building permit as applicable and collected at the same time as the permit is processed.
(C) There will be a $75 fee for each reinspection performed and shall be collected before the reinspection is performed.
(D) No work or any installation shall be covered before the underground or rough-in inspection is performed. All violations will be corrected before any work or any installation is buried, or covered over.
(E) When the building inspector is not available for an inspection or inspections an authorized city official shall contact the part-time or fill-in inspector. The part-time or fill-in inspector shall be authorized by the council and compensated upon a fee basis per inspection in such amount of $20.00 per inspection or as set by the council, but the amount is not to exceed 50% of the inspection fee as set by ordinance. (Ord. 1405, passed 1-15-02; Am. Ord. 1647, passed 10-19-04; Am. Ord. 06-08-15-01, passed 8-18-06)

(A) There will be a $.01 for building, $.01 for plumbing, $.01 for electrical inspection fees per square feet of construction area for all initial and subsequent inspections.
(B) The minimum fee of $60 each inspection shall be received.
(C) There will be a $75 fee for each failed reinspection performed and shall be collected before the reinspection is performed. (Ord. 1626, passed 4-20-04; Am. Ord. 06-07-18-02, passed 7-18-06)

(A) Building permits.
(1) All building permits issued by the city pursuant to the terms of the building code, adopted by Section 157.01 of this chapter, for residential occupancy, as defined in Section 11 of the building code, shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. All other building permits for all classes of occupancy other than residential occupancy, as defined in Section 11, will be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance.
(2) If the construction, addition or alteration of any building or structure or installation of equipment for the operation of a building or a structure is less than 15% completed before the expiration of the building permit, then a new application for a permit is required and a new permit fee shall be paid. The new fee shall be paid on the basis of the uncompleted work.
(3) If the construction, addition or alteration of any building or structure or installation of equipment for the operation of a building or structure is 50% or more completed at the time the permit expires, then the permit may be extended only with the approval of the city council. The extension shall be made at no additional charge for a period not to exceed the original term of the permit.
(4) The building inspector shall determine the percent of the completion under any building permit issued by the city and his determination shall be final and binding.
(5) No building permit for any improvement costing less than $7,000 shall be transmitted to the county of Will, state of Illinois, or the local assessor.
(B) Demolition permits.
(1) All permits for the removal or demolition of a building or structure issued by the city pursuant to the terms of the building code shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issue.
(2) If the removal or demolition of a building or structure is not completed within the 90 days, then a new application for the permit is required and a new permit fee paid.
(C) This section shall be applicable only to permits issued after March 2, 1976.
(D) All permit applications shall be filed with the city clerk at least 10 working days before such permit may be issued, and no work shall be started or continued without such a permit being issued. (Ord. 687, passed 3-2-76; Am. Ord. 1047, passed 12-20-88; Am. Ord. 1089, passed 3-6-90; Am. Ord. 06-04-04-02, passed 4-4-06) Penalty, see Section 157.99

Nothing in this chapter or in the building code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding now pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, nor any causes of action accrued or existing under any act or ordinance repealed hereby. Nor shall any right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this chapter. (Ord. 651, passed 5-2-72) Penalty, see Section 157.99

That portion of the city within the following described boundaries is designated as the fire limits of the city. All lots or premises abutting on Water Street, on the west side of Main Street and all premises between Water Street and Main Street, or between Canal and Jefferson Street. (‘69 Code, § 171.001)

Cross-reference: Fire department, see Ch. 33; Fire prevention, see Ch. 93.

The provisions of this section shall apply to all multifamily structures containing two or more living units; or one or more living units in a structure containing any other type of use such as business or industrial. The fire resistance rating of structural elements (including walls, floors, and roof) and tenant separation or party walls shall be a minimum of two hours and be constructed of noncombustible material. (Ord. 1051, passed 2-21-89) Penalty, see Section 157.99

(A) All driveways for any new construction or building permits issued after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall be hard surface and shall consist of 5 1/2" of concrete or the same equivalent of blacktop. As stated in subsection (C)(3) below, a cash bond is required if any driveway is not completed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
(B) All sidewalks constructed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall be at least 5 1/2" thick at all places where vehicles are to be driven over such sidewalk. A $1,500 deposit payable as part of the building permit is required for each building permit granted for a lot with an existing or yet to be constructed sidewalk to guarantee replacement if such sidewalk becomes damaged. This deposit shall be refunded after issuance of a full occupancy permit that includes construction of all sidewalks and having the sidewalk inspected as installed. As stated in subsection (C)(3) below, a cash bond is required if any sidewalk is not completed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
(C) Occupancy permits.
(1) No person shall occupy any building or structure until the building inspector has issued or caused to be issued an occupancy permit for such buildings. All construction and installation, including utilities, underground improvements, final grading and landscaping, must be complete before an occupancy permit may be issued. No occupancy permit shall be issued unless and until there is compliance with this section and the building, electrical and plumbing code of this city.
(2) Temporary occupancy permits may be issued prior to the completion of the building or final grading and landscaping. No temporary occupancy permit shall be issued unless and until there is compliance with this section and the building, electrical and plumbing codes of this city. Once a temporary occupancy permit has expired, no person shall occupy that building or structure until an occupancy permit has been obtained as provided in subsection (C)(1) above.
(a) Building incomplete. Temporary occupancy permits may be issued prior to the completion of the entire building, provided that such incomplete portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building inspector shall fix the expiration dates for such temporary occupancy permits at the time of issuance.
(b) Final grading and landscaping incomplete. A winter temporary occupancy permit may be issued for any occupancy occurring between November 15 and March 15. For all other occupancies, a 30-day temporary occupancy permit may be issued if final grading and/or landscaping cannot be completed because of weather, construction delays or other unavoidable delay.
(3) An occupancy permit or temporary occupancy permit may be issued if the driveway and/or sidewalks cannot be constructed because of weather, construction delays or other unavoidable delay, but in such case the owner of the premises shall provide the city with a bond in such form and in such amount as may be required by the city to insure such installation after occupancy is granted. (Ord. 1067, passed 6-20-89; Am. Ord. 06-04-04-02, passed 4-4-06; Am. Ord. 06-08-15-01, passed 8-18-06) Penalty, see Section 157.99

The adoption of the BOCA National Building Code as herein provided is further modified so that wherever in any of said code it is provided that anything must be done to the approval of or subject to the direction of the enforcing officer, such officer shall have only the authority and power to determine whether the rules and regulations established by this chapter have been complied with, and shall not be construed as giving such officer discretionary powers. (Ord. 1056, passed 4-18-89)

(A) Top of foundation survey. One copy of a top of foundation survey shall be submitted to and approved by the building inspector after the foundation walls have been completed and before the foundation wall inspection or further construction is undertaken, containing:
(1) Exact location of the structure in relation to the lot lines;
(2) Elevation for top of foundation, which shall not exceed three feet above curb level or, if no curb exists, three feet six inches above street level;
(3) Rough grade elevations at the foundation and property lines, which must be within three inches of the final grade;
(4) Stamp and signature of a registered land surveyor or a registered professional engineer, including the following statement: “The top of foundation survey fully complies with the approved engineering plans for the lot.” In the event that the grading of the lot differs from the approved plans, a statement must be made as to the nature of the change. The building inspector may approve minor changes discovered during this top of foundation survey preparation, provided that the changes do not adversely affect the drainage on the land in question or other lands.
(B) Spot survey. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit by the building inspector, the person requesting said occupancy permit for any building or lot shall file with the village a spot survey by a registered land surveyor of the state of Illinois depicting all lot lines, building lines, side yard lines and easements. Said survey should indicate all improvements and final grade elevations on said lot, and shall include to the top of foundation elevation as reference. In the event that the final grading of the lot differs from the approved plans, a statement must be made as to the nature of the change. The building inspector may approve minor changes discovered during this spot survey preparation, provided that the changes do not adversely affect the drainage on the land in question or other lands. No spot survey shall be required for a temporary occupancy permit. (Ord. 1517, passed 3-18-03; Am. Ord. 1632, passed 7-20-04; Am. Ord. 06-04-04-02, passed 4-4-06)

(A) Neither the contractor nor the property owner shall allow waste materials to accumulate on the grounds of any property for which a permit has been issued pursuant to this chapter. The contractor and property owner shall ensure that such waste materials are deposited in on-site containers which are emptied at least once per week.
(B) For the purposes of this section, “waste materials” shall include, but not be limited to, all trash, refuse and construction wastes. (Ord. 06-04-04-02, passed 4-4-06)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision in this title, for which another penalty is not provided, shall for a first conviction be fined not less than $25 nor more than $750, for a second conviction within one year thereafter, the person, firm or corporation shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $750 and for a third or subsequent conviction within one year after the first conviction, the person, firm or corporation shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $750. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or which a violation occurs or continues. (Am. Ord. 1047, passed 12-20-88; Am. Ord. 1051, 2-21-89; Am. Ord. 1056, 4-18-89; Ord. 1574, passed 7-15-03)