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Discussion - Safeguards During Construction - Text Amendment
History
The Village of Orland Park has incorporated international building code regulations into TITLE 5 BUILDING of the Village Code by adopting by reference the model 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as amended, and the model 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), as amended. The IBC and IRC model regulations do not explicitly require construction fencing for new construction activities.
New construction and building additions without construction fencing have the potential of being a hazard to others, whether they're invited guests to, or trespassers on, the construction site. Hazards could include excavation for a building foundation or underground utilities, exposed infrastructure, construction debris, etc.
The proposed text amendment for construction fencing regulations are in addition to the model regulations found in IBC CHAPTER 33 - SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION:
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3301.3.3.1 Responsible Party for Disposal of Construction Debris. Property owners and/or the prime contractor in charge of the construction site shall furnish non-combustible leak-proof containers for construction debris, garbage, trash and litter, and shall be the responsible parties for the disposal of same by private waste haulers.
3301.3.3.2 Containment of Debris, Garbage, Trash and Litter. All debris, garbage, trash and litter shall be picked up from the ground of the construction site and adjoining areas if scattered during the course of the day. All debris, garbage, trash and litter shall be placed in approved containers as set forth in section 3301.3.3.1 of this code.
3301.3.3.3 Air-Borne Dust and Particulate Matter. Air-borne dust and particulate matter shall be controlled such that adjoining properties within 500 feet of the construction site are not affected by air-borne dust and particulate matter.
3301.3.3.4 Public Right-of-Way. The public right-of-way shall be maintained in a broom swept condition at all times. Excavation and backfill materials shall not be allowed to accumulate on the public right-of-way.
3301.3.4 Security. Construction sites shall be maintained secure at all times from entry by unauthorized persons and from all trespassers. Construction gates shall be locked at all times workers are not on site.
3301.3.5 Signage. The contractor shall securely attach his sign to the construction fence in a location visible from the public right-of-way. The sign shall be a maximum of 18 inches high by 24 inches long. The sign shall include the following:
1. Name and address of the project;
2. Name of the general contractor; and
3. The contractor's contact information in case of an emergency.
3301.3.6 Unauthorized Use of Construction Site. Construction sites or sites used for storage of construction materials and/or equipment shall only be used for the activities approved by a permit(s) issued by the Village, and for the duration of permit(s) or license(s) issued.
Exception: Premises where additions, remodeling or renovations are being performed, and on which existing buildings or structures are currently occupied, in use, or have been determined to contain no imminent hazards associated with a use while construction is on-going, may be used for their originally approved building code classifications so long as safety hazards do not impact the safe use of the building during construction.
3301.3.7 Damages and Hazards to Adjacent Properties and Neighborhoods. Construction sites shall be used in a manner so as not to cause damage or hazards to adjacent public or private properties, residential neighborhoods or business districts. The contractor of record shall be responsible for the construction site and shall ensure that damage and hazards do not exist on adjacent public or private properties within proximity of the construction site. The building official is authorized to issue a stop-work order for a project until any damage or hazard to an adjacent property are corrected or abated.
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Financial Impact
There will be minimal financial impact to the construction team, as the construction fencing will protect the project site from trespassing and the project team from unexpected expenses related to trespassing.
Recommended Action/Motion
For discussion only.