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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 ...
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