Title/Name/Summary
Building Code Review
History
There are a total of 12 model state and international codes that are adopted, updated and enforced in the Village. In addition to these model codes, staff also enforces and regulates the Village code, which consists of local rules and regulations that are specific to the community. Model codes set minimum standards for regulations that are routinely modified to fit the specific needs, wants or desires of individual communities. The Village code outlines what all of these local modifications are.
While there are a number of local modifications in the Village code (see attached summary), the most unique one is the masonry/brick (non-combustible) requirement. This requirement was adopted by the Village in 1966 and required all commercial buildings to be basically non-combustible (walls, floors, etc.). Some changes have been made to these requirements in past, such as the hotel use (Use Group R-1). For example, for this use, we allowed wood floors instead of precast concrete floors. However, significant changes to these requirements have not been entertained by the Village Board since 1966.
Staff has completed a summary of the masonry (non-combustible) requirements per Village Code. Staff will be available to explain the differences between each of the construction requirements and uses at the February Development Services Committee. This packet is being provided to the committee in advance preparation for this discussion.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to receive and continue to February 23rd Development Services Committee.