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An Ordinance Amending City of McHenry Municipa H Code
Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule
municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of
Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers
and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CI'I['Y COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, as follows:
SECTION 1: That Chapter 7 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code, shall be amended
as follows:
A. Delete Article III in its entirety and replace with the following:
ARTICLE IH.
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE/2006 ADOPTED (MC40-756; MC46-895)
Sec. 7-51. Buildings and structures, other than one or two family dwellings.
A certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of McHenry, Illinois, being marked and designated as "International Building Code/2006"
and annual supplements thereto, as published by the International Code Council (ICC), be and is
hereby adopted for the control of buildings and structures, other than detached one or two family
dwellings, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions, and terms of the International Building Code/2006", are hereby referred to, adopted
and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Article, with the following additions, insertions,
deletions and changes:
(1) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code and replace
with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
(2) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Electric Code and replace
with 2005 edition of the National Electric Code.
(3) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
mandated by the State of Illinois.
(4) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.
(5) Insert the City of McHenry in the second line of Section 10 1. 1 on page 1 of the Code.
(6) Delete Sections 105.1.1 Annual Permits and 105.1.2 Annual Permit Records and 105.2
Work Exempt from Permit.
(7) Delete Section 105.2 thru Section 105.2.3
(8) Section 106.1 Submittal Documents, Delete "one or more sets" and insert "a minimum
of three sets".
(9) Delete "A site plan" and replace with "4 site plans and/or surveys" in the second line of
Section 106.2.
(10) Section 113.4 shall read as follows: "Violation Penalties: Any person who shall violate
a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or
who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or stricture in violation of an
approved plan or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued
under the provisions of this Code, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00
nor more than $750.00. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate
offense."
(11) Section 114.3 shall read as follows: "Unlawful Continuance: Any person who shall
continue any work in or about the stricture after having been served with a stop work
order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or
unsafe conditions, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00.
Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense."
(12) Delete the provisions of Code Sections 112.1 through 112.3 inclusive; insert Section
112.1 which shall read as follows: "Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision of
the Building Officer may appeal there from to the City Council which may affirm,
modify or reverse the decisions of the Building Officer. Thereupon, the Building Officer
shall take action in accordance with the decisions of said City Council."
(13) Insert "City of McHenry" in Section 1612.3 and "November 16, 2006".
(14) Delete Section 3107, Signs.
(15) Section 106.0 of the International Building Code (IBC), insert "Landmark Commission
approval required prior to demolition".
(16) Section 110.2 of the International Building Code (IBC), Certificate Issued, delete line 5
starting with "that contains the following" to the end of Section 110.3.
(17) Delete International Building Code (IBC) Section 3109, Swimming Pool Enclosures,
and replace with `See Chapter 22, Swimming Pools, of the City of McHenry Municipal
Code.
(18) Appendix B — Board of Appeals, Delete Section B 10 1 General, and insert the following:
"Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Building Officer may appeal
there from to the City Council which may affirm, modify or reverse the decisions of the
Building Officer. Thereupon, the Building Officer shall take action in accordance with
the decisions of said City Council."
(19) Adopt Appendix — B as modified.
(20) Replace Section 3001.4 Elevators and Conveying Systems, Section 3001 General,
subparagraph 3001.2 referenced standards with the following text: "Except as
otherwise provided for in this code, the design, construction, installation, alteration,
repair and maintenance of elevators and conveying systems and their components shall
conform to Illinois Elevator Safety Rules and ASCE 24 for construction in flood hazard
areas established in Section 1612.3." (MC-08-955)
Secs. 7-52 — 7-60. Reserved.
R. Delete Article IV in its entirety and replace with the following:
ARTICLE
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2009 (MC-06-895)
Sec. 7-61 International Energy Conservation Code 2009 Adopted.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City
of McHenry, Illinois, and which have been on file therein for a period in excess of 30 days prior
to the adoption of this Ordinance, being marked and designated as "International Energy
Conservation Code 2009", and annual supplements thereto, as published by the International
Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as mandated by the State of Illinois for the control of
buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions, and terms of "International Energy Conservation Code 2009" are hereby
referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Article.
Secs. 7-62-7-70. Reserved.
C. Delete Article V in its entirety and replace with the following:
ARTICLE V.
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2006 (MC-00-756; MC-06-895)
Sec. 77-71. International Fire Code 2006 Adopted.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City
of McHenry, Illinois, and which have been on file therein for a period in excess of 30 days prior
to the adoption of this Ordinance, being marked and designated as "International Fire Code
2006", and annual supplements thereto, as published by the International Code Council, be and is
hereby adopted as mandated by the State of Illinois for the control of buildings and structures as
herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms
of "International Fire Code 2006" are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if
fully set out in this Article, with the following additions, insertions, deletions and changes:
(1) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code and replace
with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
(2) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Electric Code and replace
with 2005 edition of the National Electric Code.
(3) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
mandated by the State of Illinois.
(4) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.
(5) Insert "City of McHenry" in the second line of Section F-101.1 on page 1 of the Code.
(6) Delete the provisions of Appendix A "Board of Appeals" and replace with the following:
Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Building Inspector may appeal
there from to the City Council which may affirm, modify or reverse the decisions of the
Building Officer. Thereupon, the Building Officer shall take action in accordance with
the decisions of said City Council.
(7) Section 104.1 Add "The Building Officer is hereby referred to as the Fire Official".
(8) Delete the provisions of Section 108 Board of Appeals and replace with the following:
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Building Officer may appeal there from to
the City Council which may affirm, modify or reverse the decisions of the Building
Officer. Thereupon, the Building Officer shall take action in accordance with the
decisions of the City Council.
(9) Section 111.4 line 5 insert "$50.00" in the less than box in line 5, and $500.00 in more
than box in line 5.
Secs. 7-72-7-80. Reserved.
D. Delete Article VI in its entirety and replace with the following:
ARTICLE VI.
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2006 (MC-06-895)
Sec. 7-81. International Fuel Gas Code 2006 Adopted.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City
of McHenry, Illinois, and which have been on file therein for a period in excess of 30 days prior
to the adoption of this Ordinance, being marked and designated as "International Fuel Gas Code
2006", and annual supplements thereto, as published by the International Code Council, be and is
hereby adopted as mandated by the State of Illinois for the control of buildings and structures as
herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and tenns
of "International Fuel Gas Code 2006" are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as
if fully set out in this Article, with the following additions, insertions, deletions and changes:
(1) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code and replace
with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
(2) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Electric Code and replace
with the 2005 edition of the National Electric Code.
(3) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
mandated by the State of Illinois.
(4) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance
Code and replace with the 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance
Code.
(5) Insert "the City of McHenry" in Section 10 1. 1
(6) Delete Section 103 (IFGC) in its entirety and replace as follows: "Section 103.1
General. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Building Officer to enforce the
provisions of the Property Maintenance Code. The Building Officer is hereby referred
to as the code official".
(7) Delete the provisions of Section 109 (IFGC) Means of Appeal in its entirety and
replace with: "any person aggrieved by any decision of the code official may appeal
there from to the City Council which may affirm, modify or reverse the decisions of the
code official. Thereupon the code official shall take action in accordance with the
decisions of the City Council."
(8) Delete Section 106.5.2 Fee Schedule and replace with the following:
Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or
demolition for work done in the connection to or concurrently with the work authorized
by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the pen -nit from the
payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.
(9) Delete Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds and replace with the following:
Refunds. The Building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
(10) Delete Section 108.4 Violation penalties and replace with the following:
"Violation Penalties: Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or
repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Building
Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be
punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $750.00. Each day that a
violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense."
(I1) Section 108.5 Stop Work Orders. Insert $50.00 in less than amount and $500.00 in
more than amount.
Secs. 7-82-7-90 Reserved.
E. Delete Article VII in its entirety and replace with the following:
ARTICLE VII.
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2006 (MC-00-756; MC-06-895)
Sec. 7-91. International Mechanical Code 2006 Adopted.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City
of McHenry, Illinois, and which have been on file therein for a period of thirty days prior to the
adoption of this ordinance, being marked and designated as the International Mechanical Code
2006, and annual supplements thereto, as published by the International Code Council (ICC) be
and is hereby adopted for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and
all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the international mechanical
code 2006, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
ordinance, with the following additions, deletions, insertions and changes:
(1) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code and replace
with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
(2) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Electric Code and replace
with 2005 edition of the National Electric Code.
(3) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
mandated by the State of Illinois.
(4) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.
(5) Insert "City of McHenry" in the second line of Section 10 1. 1 on Page 1 of the Code.
(6) Delete Section 106.5, Fees to the end of this section and replace with the following:
Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or
demolition for work done in the connection to or concurrently with the work authorized
by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the
payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.
(7) Insert Section 106.5.1 Fee Refunds:
Refunds. The Building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
(8) Delete Section 108.4 Violation Penalties and replace with the following:
"Violation Penalties: Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or
repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Building
Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be
punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $750.00. Each day that a
violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense."
(9) Section 108.5 Stop work Orders, insert "$50.00" in amount box in line 13, and "$500.00"
in amount box in line 14.
(10) Delete the provisions of Section 109.1 through 109.7 inclusive and replace with the
following:
Section 109.1 Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Building Officer
may appeal there from to the City Council. Said City Council may affirm, modify or
reverse the decisions of the Building Officer. Thereupon, the Building Officer shall take
action in accordance with the decisions of said City Council.
Secs. 7-92-7-100. Reserved
F. Delete Article VIII in its entirety and replace with the following:
ARTICLE VIII
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2009 (MC-99-750; MC-06-895)
Sec. 7-101 The International Property Maintenance Code 2009 Adopted
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City
of McHenry, Illinois, and which have been on file therein for a period of thirty days prior to the
adoption of this ordinance, being marked and designated as the International Property
Maintenance Code 2009, and annual supplements thereto, as published by the International Code
Council (ICC) be and is hereby adopted for the control of buildings and structures as herein
provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the
International Property Maintenance code 2009, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part
hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the following additions, deletions, insertions and
changes:
(1) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code and replace
with the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
(2) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Electric Code and replace
with the 2005 edition of the National Electric Code.
(3) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
and replace with the 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
mandated by the State of Illinois.
(4) Insert "the City of McHenry" in Section 10 1. 1
(5) Delete Section 103.1 in its entirety and replace as follows: "Section 103.1 General. It
shall be the duty and responsibility of the Building Officer to enforce the provisions of
the Property Maintenance Code. The Building Officer is hereby referred to as the code
official".
(6) Delete in Section 106.2 line 2 "in accordance with Section 107".
(7) In Section 302.4 delete "10 inches" and replace with "eight (8) inches".
(8) Delete the following text from Section [F] 304.3 "Address numbers shall be Arabic
numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) high
with a minimum stroke of 0.5 inch (12.7mm)."
(9) In Section 303.14 insert "April I st to November 15ti,".
(10) Insert Section 506.4 "Cross connection of sanitary and storm sewers shall not be
permitted".
(11) In Section 602.3 delete lines 3 (starting with the heat) through 7 and replace with "heat
during the period from September 15tn to June 1 St to maintain a temperature of not less
than 68°F during the period between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., and 65°F at all other
times, in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms".
(12) In Section 602.4 insert "September 15ti, to June 1 st".
(13) Delete section 103.5 Fees and replace with the following:
Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or
demolition for work done in the connection to or concurrently with the work authorized
by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the
payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.
(14) In Section 112.4 insert $50.00 in not less than and $500.00 in not more than.
(15) In Section 111.1 delete Board of Appeals and replace with City Council.
(16) In Section 111.2 delete entire section thru and including Section 111.2.5.
(17) Delete Section 111.3.
(18) In Section 111.4 delete entire last sentence.
(19) Delete Section 111.4.1.
(20) Delete Section 111.5.
(21) Delete Section 111.7.
(22) In Section 303.2 Enclosures. delete text and replace with Sec. 22-20. Barriers and
Fences. of the Municipal Code.
(23) In Section 404.4.1 delete text and replace with: Every bedroom occupied by one person
shall contain at least 70 square feet (6.5 M2) of floor area, and every bedroom occupied
by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (4.6 M2) of floor area for
each occupant thereof.
(24) In Section 404.5 delete text and replace with: Dwelling units shall not be occupied by
more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of the following table:
l
Space
MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET
1-2 Occupants
3-5 Occupants
6 or more Occupants
Living Room a, b
No Requirements
120
150
Dining room a, b
No Requirements
80
100
Kitchen b
50
50
60
Bedrooms
Shall comply with Section 404.4
(25) Insert Section 404.5.1. Sleeping area. The minimum occupancy area required by the
above table entitled MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR DWELLING
UNITS shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy
area for sleeping purposes. All sleeping areas shall comply with section 404.4
(26)Insert Section 404.5.2 Combined spaces. Combined living and dining room spaces
shall comply with the requirements of the Table entitled MINIMUM AREA
REQUIREMENTS FOR DWELLING UNITS if the total area is equal to that required
for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combined living
room/dining room.
Secs. 7-102-7-110 Reserved.
G. Delete Article IX in its entirety and replace with the following:
ARTICLE IX
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS 2006 (MC-00-756; MC-06-895)
Sec. 7-111 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings 2006
Adopted
A certain document, 3 copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
McHenry, Illinois being marked and designated as "International Residential Code 2006"
Edition, and annual supplements thereto, as published by the International Code Council (ICC) is
hereby adopted as the 'Building Code of the City of McHenry, Illinois:, for the control of
buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions and terms of the International Residential Code For One And Two Family
Dwellings/2006 Edition, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set
out in this Article with the following additions, insertions and changes, if any:
(1) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code and replace
with Illinois State Plumbing Code.
(2) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Electric Code and replace
with 2005 edition of the National Electric Code.
(3) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
mandated by the State of Illinois.
(4) Delete all references to the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code
and replace with 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.
(5) Delete the provisions of Section R-103 and replace with the following:
Section R-103. Enforcement Officer. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the City
Building Inspector to enforce the provisions of the "International Residential Code For
One And Two Family Dwellings". The Building Inspector is herein referred to as the
Building Officer.
(6) Delete Sections R105.2 thru R105.2.3 work exempt from permit in their entirety.
(7) Delete the provisions of Section R-112.1 and replace with the following:
Section R-112.1 General. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Building
Inspector may appeal there from to the City Council which may affirm, modify or reverse
the decisions of the Building Officer. Thereupon, the Building Officer shall take action in
accordance with the decisions of said City Council.
(8) Delete the provisions of Section R-105, "Permits", replace with the following:
Section R-105 Permits. The terms and provisions of Section 105 of the International
Building Code 2006, are hereby referred to, adopted and incorporated herein as if fully
set out in this Article.
(9) Delete the provisions of Section R-106.1 "Submittal documents" and replace with the
following:
Section R-106.1 Submittal documents. The application for the permit shall be
accompanied by not less than 2 copies of specifications and of plans drawn to scale, with
sufficient clarity and detailed dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to
be performed. When the quality of materials is essential for conformity to this Code,
specific information shall be given to establish such quality; the Building Official may
waive the requirement for filing plans when the work involved is of a minor nature. The
Building Official may require the plans and specifications to be signed and sealed by an
architect or structural engineer registered and licensed by the State of Illinois.
(10)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground
Snow
Wind
Speed
Seismic
Design
Subject
to Damage
From
Winter
Design
Ice Barrier
Underlayment
Flood
Hazards
Air
Freezing
Mean
Air
Weathering
Frost
Termite
Load
mph
Category
Line
Tempe
Required
Index
Temp
Depth
25
90mph
B
Severe
42"
Med-
-4
Yes
Nov.16,
>1000-
47.6
(gust)
High
2006
2000
70mph
(sustain)
(11) In Section 309.2, Delete all references in this section to %2-inch (12.7mm) gypsum and
insert 5/8-inch (I5.8mm) gypsum.
(12) Add Section 309.7 as follows:
Section 309.7 Attached Garages. Provide 4" concrete curb between building and
attached garage or construct the garage floor a minimum of 4" below the adjoining
foundation. Installation of house heating unit or other fuel burning appliance in the
garage is not permitted unless a wall having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour
is installed separating the space containing the home heating unit and the garage space.
(13) Add Section 310.2.2 Window well covers. Window wells with a depth of 18-inches or
greater, measured from the adjacent grade, shall be fitted with bars, cover or grill.
(14) In Section 311.4.1 Exit door required. Delete text and replace with the following:
Not less than two exit doors shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Both of the exit
doors shall provide for direct access from the habitable rooms of the dwelling to the
exterior without requiring travel through a garage. One of the required exits shall
conform to the requirements of this section. Access to habitable levels not having an exit
in accordance with this section shall be by a ramp in accordance with Section R-311.6 or
a stairway in accordance with Section 311.5.
(15)Section 408.5 Delete text and replace with the following:
Removal of Debris. The under floor grade shall be cleaned of all vegetation and organic
material, concrete forms and construction debris. Such material shall be replaced with
granular fill or pea -gravel with a vapor barrier. A minimum clearance of 24 inches under
floors or girders is required.
(16) Delete Section 702.5.
(17) Delete Chapter 41 Swimming Pools and Appendix G Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot
Tubs. Replace with "see Chapter 22 of the McHenry Municipal Code, Swimming
Pools".
Secs. 7-112 - 7-120. Reserved
H. Delete Article X in its entirety and replace with the following:
ARTICLE X
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2005 EDITION NFPA 70
(MC-00-756; MC-06-895)
Sec. 7-121 Electrical Commission established; membership.
There is hereby created an Electrical Commission consisting of 6 members as follows: the
Director of Construction and Neighborhood Services shall be the Chief Electrical Inspector of
the City and shall be a member and Ex-officio Chairman of the Commission; of the other five
members, one shall be a Registered Professional Engineer, one an Electrical Contractor, one a
Journeyman Electrician, one a representative of an Inspection Bureau maintained by the fire
underwriters, if such a representative resides in the City, and if no such representative resides in
the City, then the Chief of the McHenry Township Fire Protection District, and one
representative of an electricity supply company. If there is no person residing in the City who is
qualified under any of these descriptions, the Mayor of the City may appoint some other person
to fill that position. All members of the Electrical Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the Council.
Sec. 7-122. Duties of Commission.
Such Electrical Commission shall recommend safe and practical standards and specifications for
the installation, alteration and use of electrical equipment in the City designed to meet the
necessities and conditions in this locality, shall recommend reasonable rules and regulations
governing the issuance of permits, and fees to be paid; however, such standards and
specifications, rules and regulations, and fees shall not be effective until adopted by ordinance.
Sec. 7-123. Permit, compliance required.
No electric wiring for light, heat or power shall be installed, altered or extended in any buildings,
structures or developments regulated by this Chapter except in conformity with the provisions of
this Article and such rules as may be adopted and promulgated by the Building Officer under the
provisions of this Article, and after receiving a permit.
Sec. 7-124. Adoption of National Electrical Code. (MC-00-756; MC-06-895)
That a certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of McHenry, Illinois, being marked and designated as "The National Electrical Code", 2005
Edition NFPA 70, promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, and amendments
thereto, are hereby adopted by reference as and for the safe and practical standards for the
installation, alteration and use of electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment in the City;
provided, however, that where the provisions of the National Electrical Code and amendments
thereto are in conflict with the provisions of the following sections of this article, or such
amendments thereof as the City may hereafter adopt, such sections and amendments shall
control. That the aforesaid three copies of the National Electrical Code and said amendments
have been filed with the City Clerk for a period of at least 30 days prior to the adoption of this
section.
Sec. 7-125. Electrical service, wiring and grounding. (MC-06-895)
The following exceptions and modifications are found necessary to meet conditions and shall
prevail in the case of conflict thereof with any of the provisions in the National Electrical Code:
(a) All commercial, industrial and multi -family residence service shall be in rigid conduit.
All interior wiring in commercial, industrial and multi -family residences shall be in thin
wall (EMT) conduit.
(b) Single-family residence service shall be in rigid, IMC or in thin wall (EMT) metal
conduit. All interior wiring in single-family residences shall be in BX or in thin wall
(EMT) conduit or shall be grounded NM cable.
(c) All metal noncurrent carrying parts of enclosures of electrical equipment and metal boxes
shall be grounded. The ground wire shall be secured to a cold water pipe when such pipe
is available. If such pipe is not available, then the ground shall be secured to a ground rod
at least eight (8) feet in length. No ground shall be secured to any fixture or fitting. All
buildings having metal siding shall be grounded by means of 2 ground rods, 8 feet in
length, located on opposite corners.
(d) All lighting fixtures located above tubs and showers shall be ground fault interrupter
(GFI) protected. (MC-03-829)
(e) Wiring for dining rooms, kitchens, laundries and utility rooms in all residences shall not
be smaller than No. 12 AWG wire and no more than three (3) appliance outlets shall be
located on any separate individual circuit. All furnaces, boilers, washers, dishwashers,
air -conditioners, wells and sump pumps shall be wired on separate circuits of wire not
smaller than No. 12 AWG.
(f) The existing type of wiring may be followed where additional outlets are being installed
in any existing structure. However, where a building addition is being constructed, the
type of wiring in the existing structure shall not be followed unless such existing wiring
complies with the provisions of this Article.
(g) Meter sockets on new single-family construction shall be located on the side of the house
closest to the source.
Sec. 7-126. Establishment, composition, etc., Electrical Inspection Department
There is hereby established an Electrical Inspection Department for the regulation of the
installation, alteration and use of all electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment as provided in
this Article. Such Electrical Inspection Department shall consist of the Electrical Inspector and
such other employees as may, from time to time, be provided for by the City Council, and shall
be a division of the Construction and Neighborhood Services Department, under the supervision
of such Department. Such Electrical Inspector shall be charged with the duty of enforcing the
provisions of the rules and regulations relating to the installation, alteration and use of electrical
equipment, as provided for in this Article, and shall function under the immediate supervision
and control of the Director.
Sec. 7-127. Building Inspector to act as Electrical Inspector.
The Building Inspector shall act as the Electrical Inspector and shall have all of the powers and
perform all of the duties connected with that office.
Sec. 7-128. Rough -in inspections.
(a) No electrical installation or alteration shall be covered up or concealed before the
electrical wiring, equipment and apparatus has been inspected and approved by the
Electrical Inspector.
(b) Whenever an electrical installation or alteration is ready for a rough -in inspection, a
request for such inspection shall be made to the Construction and Neighborhood Services
Department at least one full work day in advance thereof. The rough -in inspection shall
be made as soon thereafter as it is practical for the Department to do so. Any electrical
installation or alteration which has been concealed or covered up in violation of the
provisions of this Section shall be completely opened up and uncovered by the owner of
the premises upon the request of the Electrical Inspector. In addition thereto, the initial
failure to have any electrical installation or alteration uncovered or opened for inspection
shall be punishable by the payment of the fine provided for in Section 7-42.
Sec. 7-129. Final inspections and certificates of approval.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to turn on electrical power into any electrical wire or
apparatus for temporary or for permanent electrical service, unless a certificate of
approval has first been issued for such purpose by the Construction and Neighborhood
Services Department.
(b) When temporary or permanent electrical service is desired, it shall be the responsibility of
the electrical contractor or other installer performing the electrical work to make a
request to the Department for an inspection of the electrical work, such request to be at
least one full working day in advance of the requested inspection. No certificate of
approval for such temporary or permanent electrical service shall be issued until after the
Department has completely inspected the electrical work and until such inspection
discloses that the provisions and requirements of this Article have been fully complied
with.
(c) Certificates of approval shall be issued in duplicate. One copy thereof shall be retained as
part of the records of the Department, and the other copy shall be delivered to the electric
utility company. No electric utility company shall energize any temporary or permanent
electric service until it has received a copy of the aforesaid certificate of approval.
Sec. 7-130. Annual inspections.
The electrical installations in all buildings and structures located in areas that are zoned for
industrial, commercial, office or multi -family dwelling (where the dwelling consists of more than
two (2) units) uses shall be subject to annual re -inspections by the Electrical Inspector. Changes
and alterations in the electrical installations may be ordered by the Electrical Inspector as a
consequence of such annual inspection, where the public safety requires. Written notice of such
changes or alterations shall be given to the owner of the premises by the Construction and
Neighborhood Services Department, and such changes or alterations shall be made within 30
days after such written notice is given. The Construction and Neighborhood Services Department
shall have the power to cause the current in any wire or conductor to be turned off wherever this
becomes necessary, in its judgment, for the protection of life, limb or property. All changes and
alterations made pursuant to such notice shall be inspected and approved by the Construction and
Neighborhood Services Department.
Sec. 7-131. Licensing and registration of electrical contractors.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of
installing electrical conductors in the City, to be used for light, heat or power, or to
engage in the business as an electrical contractor, without first having obtained a City
license therefore; provided, however, that if such person, firm, corporation or electrical
contractor is then licensed in another Illinois municipality as an electrical contractor, it
shall not be necessary for such licensee to obtain an electrical contractor's license from
this City, or to pay a license fee during the term of such foreign license.
(b) All applications for an electrical contractor's license shall be made to the Construction
and Neighborhood Services Department. Upon request for a license hereunder, the
Department shall refer such application and applicant to the Electrical Commission for
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investigation and for such testing of electrical knowledge and work proficiency as may be
required by the Commission. If the applicant is found by the Commission to be qualified
for an electrical contractor's license, it shall instruct the City Clerk to enroll the name of
the applicant on the register of licensed electrical contractors, and to issue to such
applicant a certificate of registration.
(c) The term of the electrical contractor's license shall be the calendar year, and the annual
fee for such license shall be $25.00 except that where a license is issued for less than a
full term, the fee shall be prorated on the basis of the number of months remaining in the
calendar year for which the license is issued.
(d) Any license issued hereunder may be revoked by the Electrical Commission for the
violation by the licensee of any provision of this Article, and such revocation may be in
addition to any monetary fine imposed by this Article.
(e) No license issued hereunder shall be renewed for any subsequent term unless the City
Clerk is authorized by the Electrical Commission to issue such renewal.
Secs. 7-132 — 7-140. Reserved.
SECTION 2: If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, sentence or
provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, invalidate or nullify the remainder thereof,
which remainder shall remain and continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
Voting Aye: SANTI, GLAB, SCHAEFER, BLAKE, WINNER, PETERSON, CONDON
Voting Nay: NONE
Not Voting: NONE
Abstaining: NONE
Absent: NONE
Passed and Approved this � � ��_ day of MARCH , 2011.
SIGNED: --------------- -
Mayor
City