VILLAGE OF ADDISON CODE

Chapter 6 – Building Code

Article 1.  General Provisions.

Sec. 6-100.      Purpose.

Sec. 6-101.      Adoption of Codes.

Sec. 6-102.      Copies of Codes.

Sec. 6-103.      References to the Village in Codes.

Sec. 6-104.      Definitions.

Sec. 6-105.      Amendments and Supplements to Codes.

Article 2.  Administration.

Sec.  6-201.     Completion of Work Heretofore Authorized.

Sec. 6-202.      Recorded Property.

Sec. 6-203.      Water Supply and Sewage Treatment.

Sec.  6-204.     Licensed Professionals.

Sec. 6-205.      Certificate of Compliance with Code.

Sec. 6-206.      Alteration of Plans.

Sec. 6-207.      Permit Cards.

Sec. 6-208.      Existing Building Remodeling, Alterations and Additions.

Article 3.  Types of Inspections.

Sec. 6-301.      Inspections - Surveys.

Sec. 6-302.      Reinspection.

Sec. 6-303.      Reinspection fee.

Article 4.  Fees.

Sec. 6-401.      Payment of Fees.

Sec. 6-402.      Plan Examination.

Sec. 6-403.      Preliminary Plan Review.

Sec. 6-404.      Improvements.

Sec. 6-410       Swimming Pools.

Sec. 6-411       Driveway and/or Curb.

Sec. 6-412       Detached Accessory Buildings.

Sec. 6-413       Water Meters.

Sec. 6-414       Elevator, Platform Lift, Dumbwaiter.

Sec. 6-415       Construction Water.

Sec. 6-416       Certificate of Occupancy, Completion, or Temporary Occupancy.

Sec. 6-417       Reinspection Fee.

Sec. 6-418       Security Deposit (Cash Bond).

Article 5.  Fire Protection.

Sec. 6-501.      Fire Suppression System Required. 

Sec. 6-502.      Fire Lanes.

Sec. 6-503.      High Rise Buildings.

Sec. 6-504.      Open Parking Structures.

Sec. 6-505.      Public Garages.

Sec. 6-506.      Stages.

Sec. 6-507.      Blow-out Panels.

Sec. 6-508.      repealed

Sec. 6-509.      Aboveground Liquefied Petroleum Gases.

Sec. 6-510.      Aboveground Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage Tanks.

Sec. 6-511.      Type 5 Construction - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-512.      Use Group A-1 - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-513.      Use Group A-2 - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-514.      Use Group A-4 - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-515.      Use Group A-4 - Fire Protection Signaling.

Sec. 6-516.      Use Group B - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-517.      Use Group E - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-518.      Use Group E - Fire Protection Signaling.

Sec. 6-519.      Use Group F - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-520.      Use Group I - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-521.      Use Group M - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-522.      Use Group R - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-523.      Use Group R-1 - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-524.      Use Group R-2 - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-525.      Use Group R-4 - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-526.      Use Group S - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-527.      Mixed Use Groups - Fire Suppression.

Sec. 6-528.      Existing Buildings/Structures.

Sec. 6-529.      Interior Alarms.

Sec. 6-530.      Water Control Valves.

Sec. 6-531.      RPZ.

Sec. 6-532.      Standpipes.

Sec. 6-533.      Telecommunication Buildings.

Sec. 6-534.      Standpipe Design.

Sec. 6-535.      Use Groups A, E, F, H, M, R-3, R-4 and U - Riser Pipe Sizes.

Sec. 6-536.      Fire Department Connections.

Sec. 6-537.      Strobe and Bells.

Sec. 6-538.      Use Group B, M, F, S - Fire Protection Signaling.

Sec. 6-539.      Use Group H - Fire Protection Signaling.

Sec. 6-540.      Use Group R-2 - Fire Protection Signaling.

Sec. 6-541.      Fire Alarm Zones.

Sec. 6-542.      Use Group R-2 - Automatic Fire Detection.

Sec. 6-543.      Use Group I-2, I-3 and R-4 - Automatic Fire Detection.

Sec. 6-544.      Dwelling Unit Smoke Detectors.

Sec. 6-545.      Fire Suppression Supervision.

Sec. 6-546.      Fire Protection Signaling.

Sec. 6-547.      Security Key Box.

Sec. 6-548.      Single Family Fire Separation.

Sec. 6-549.      Street Frontage Increase.

Sec. 6-550.      Non Habitable Penthouses.

Sec. 6-551.      Other Enclosed Roof Structures.

Sec. 6-552.      Plenums.

Article 6.  Elevators.

Sec. 6-601.      Access.

Sec. 6-602.      Shut-off Valves.

Sec. 6-603.      Driving Machines.

Sec. 6-604.      Access Switches.

Sec. 6-605.      Standby Power.

Sec. 6-606.      Safety Switches.

Sec. 6-607.      Smoke Detectors.

Sec. 6-608.      Fire Ratings.

Sec. 6-609.      Shut-off Valve.

Sec. 6-610.      Emergency Lighting.

Sec. 6-611.      Emergency Signaling Devices.

Sec. 6-612.      Wheelchair Lifts.

Sec. 6-613.      Auxiliary Equipment.

Sec. 6-614.      Fire Service.

Sec. 6-615.      Posting of Certificate of Compliance.

Sec. 6-616.      Hoistway Doors.

Sec. 6-617.      Pit Access. 

Sec. 6-618.      Drains and Sumps.

Sec. 6-619.      Pit Lighting.

Sec. 6-620.      Pit Stop Switch.

Sec. 6-621.      Emergency Exits.

Sec. 6-622.      Care Illumination.

Sec. 6-623.      Car Emergency Signaling Device.

Article 7.   Plumbing.

Sec. 6-701.      Sump and Ejector Pumps.

Sec. 6-702.      Separation of Services.

Sec. 6-703.      Car Wash Facilities.

Sec. 6-704.      Materials.

Sec. 6-705.      Shut Off Valves.

Sec. 6-706.      Water Heaters.

Sec. 6-707.      Residential Garages.

Sec. 6-708.      Water Supply Lines.

Sec. 6-709.      RPZ for New Nonresidential Buildings.

Sec. 6-710.      RPZ for Altered Nonresidential Buildings.

Sec. 6-711.      Bottled Water.

Sec. 6-712.      Sewer Services.

Sec. 6-713.      Private Water Supply.

Sec. 6-714.      Private Sewage Disposal.

Article 8.  Electric.

Sec. 6-801.      Single Family Dwelling.

Sec. 6-802.      Multiple Family Dwelling.

Sec. 6-803.      Electrical Services.

Article 9.  Foundations.

Sec. 6-901.      Wood Foundations.

Sec. 6-902.      Plain Concrete.

Sec. 6-903.      Masonry Footings.

Sec. 6-904.      Miscellaneous Foundations.

Sec. 6-905.      Foundation Walls.

Article 10.  Residential Structures.

Sec. 6-1001.    Insulation Requirements for Residential Construction. 

Article 11.  Accessory Structures.

Sec. 6-1101.    Fences.

Sec. 6-1102.    Detached Garages.

Sec. 6-1103.    Patios and Slabs.

Sec. 6-1104.    Accessory Structure Height.

Sec. 6-1105.    Micro/Mini Cell Sites.

Sec. 6-1106.    Mechanical Equipment Screening.

Article 12.  Miscellaneous.

Sec. 6-1201.    Display Of Address.

Sec. 6-1202.    Minimum Exterior Finish Requirements.

Sec. 6-1203.    Snow Loads.

Sec. 6-1204.    Grillage Beams.

Sec. 6-1205.    Special Inspections.

Sec. 6-1206.    Flood Resistant Construction.

Article 13.  Penalties. 

Sec. 6-1301.    Enforcement - Penalties.

Sec. 6-3001.    Definitions.

Sec. 6-3003.    Water System Defined.

Sec. 6-3004.    Cross-connection Prohibited.

Sec. 6-3005.    Survey and Investigation.

Sec. 6-3006.    Prevention of Backflow.

Sec. 6-3007.    Where Protection Is Required.

Sec. 6-3009.    Fire Safety Systems.

Sec. 6-3010.    Backflow Prevention Devices.

Sec. 6-3011.    Inspection and Maintenance.

Sec. 6-3012.    Booster Pumps.

Sec. 6-3013.    Violations.

Sec. 6-3014.    Time to Comply.

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