BUILDING REVIEW BOARD AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Provide feedback on significant changes identified through the 2018 International Building Code Update.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Trevor Dick, Development Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
Building codes establish a minimum standard for construction to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the general public that occupy the resulting structures. The current adopted codes include the following:
* International Building Code (2012)
* International Residential Code (2012)
* International Energy Conservation Code (current)*
* International Fire Code (2012)
* Life Safety Code (2006)*
* National Fire Code (NFPA, current)
* International Plumbing Code (2012)
* Illinois State Plumbing Code (current)*
* International Code Council Electrical Administrative Provisions (2006)
* National Electric Code (2011)
* International Fuel Gas Code (2012)
* International Property Maintenance Code (2012)
* International Mechanical Code (2012)
* International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2012)
* International Existing Building Code (2012)
* Illinois Accessibility Code (current)*
* Illinois Elevator Safety Rules, 41 Ill. Adm. Code 1000.60 (current)
*mandatory codes
Since codes are ever evolving to keep pace with new technology, materials and trends in the building industry, it is recommended to review and adopt the latest codes on a regular basis to ensure continued quality and safe construction. It should be noted that some codes are mandatory and cannot be amended, unless amendments are stricter than the mandated code. The mandatory codes have been identified with an asterisk (*) above.
Since January 2018, committees have been reviewing the new code provisions to identify and discuss the significant code changes. The code committees include a mix of city staff representatives as well as representatives from the business, building, and residential communi...
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