Title
An Ordinance Amending Title 5, Chapter 1, Building Code (Safeguards During Construction) of the Village of Orland Park Code of Ordinances
History
Project: Text Amendment - Safeguards During Construction
Case Number: 2026-1003 (see also 2026-0797)
Requested Action: Text Amendment to Section 5-1-13: Amendments to International Building Code (IBC) 2018 (Model Code) and Section 5-1-14: International Residential Code to add safety and security requirements to construction sites.
AMENDMENT SUMMARY
The Village of Orland Park adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), as amended, by reference in TITLE 5 BUILDING of the Village Code. While these model codes establish comprehensive standards for construction and occupancy safety, they do not explicitly require construction fencing for new construction or building additions.
Unprotected construction sites present hazards including excavation work, exposed infrastructure, construction debris, and equipment. Fencing regulations are proposed to establish mandatory protections for public safety regardless of whether the site is accessed by invited guests or trespassers.
The intended focus of the regulations are for exposed excavations and demolition only.
The proposed amendments supplement IBC Chapter 33 (Safeguards During Construction) with localized requirements tailored to Village standards.
The Village's adoption of the 2018 IBC by reference provides comprehensive safeguards during construction. Chapter 3301 (Safeguards During Construction) establishes detailed requirements for:
• Safety and Security (Section 3301.3) - Construction sites must be maintained secure from entry by unauthorized persons; construction gates must be locked when workers are not on site
• Debris and Waste Management (Section 3301.3.1, 3301.3.2, and 3301.3.3) - Contractors must furnish non-combustible leak-proof containers, maintain broom-swept public rights-of-way, and control air-b...
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