Building Codes
Village of Tinley Park
Comprehensive Building Code
Revised and Adopted May 22, 2007
Current Village Codes
Village of Tiinley Park Building Codes 2007
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwelling
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Fire Gas Code
2012 International Energy Conservation Code
2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code
2006 International Fire Code
2005 National Electric Code (NEC)
Tinley Park Comprehensive Building Codes
Ordinance 2007-0-040
CHAPTER I
Admistration & Enforcement
Section 100 – General Requirements 2
Section 101 - Permits 7
Section 102 - Inspections 12
Section 103 – Stop Work Orders 13
Section 104 – Certificate of Use and Occupancy 13
Section 105 – Site Work, Demolition & Construction 15
Section 106 – Definitions 15
CHAPTER II
Planning Requirements
Section 200 – Light, Ventilation and Safety 1
Section 201 – Space Requirements 5
Section 202 – Habitable Basement Rooms 7
Section 203 – Porches and Terraces 8
Section 204 – Ingress and Egress 8
Section 205 – Ceiling Heights 9
Section 206 - Doors 9
Section 207 - Stairways 10
Section 208 - Fire Walls, Floor Areas and Exterior Wall Construction 11
Section 209 - Minimum Row House Width 16
Section 210 - Weather-Tightness 16
Section 211 - Guarantee 17
Section 212 - Off-Site Assembly 18
Section 213 - Private Detached Garages 19
Section 214 – Elevators & Conveyances 19
CHAPTER III
Construction Requirements
Section 300 – General 2
Section 301 - Foundations 5
Section 302 - Grades, Backfilling and Grading 6
Section 303 - Concrete Work 8
Section 304 - Masonry 13
Section 305 – Gutters & Downspouts 14
Section 306 – Interior Finishes 15
Section 307 – Finish Floors 15
Section 308 - Garages 17
Section 309 –Driveways, Aprons, and Parking Areas 20
Section 310 – Emergency Escape & Rescue 22
Section 311 - Erection and Construction of Fences 22
Section 312 – Storage/Utility Sheds 24
Section 313 – Decks, Porches & Gazebos 24
Section 314 – Trash Enclosures 25
Section 315 – Definitions 25
Section 316 – Allowable Heights & Building Areas 26
Section 317 – Address & Street Names 27
CHAPTER IV
Plumbing Sewer & Water
Adoption of Illinois Plumbing code 2004 & Chicago Plumbing Code 2003 1
Section 400 - General Requirements 2
Section 401 - Code Modifications and Additions 3
Section 402 – Grease Trap Requirements 7
Section 403 – Definitions 8
Section 404 – Grease Interceptors 8
Section 405 – Grease Trap Disposal 8
CHAPTER V
Electrical
Adoption of National Electrical Code 2005 1
Section 500 - Administration 2
Section 501 - Approved Equipment and Installation Methods 4
Section 502 - Single Family and Multi-Family Residences and Buildings 7
Section 503 - Emergency Lighting 8
Section 504 - Residential Storage Garages and Similar Buildings 9
CHAPTER VI
Mechanical
Adoption of International Mechanical Code 2006 1
Section 600 - General Requirements 2
CHAPTER VII
Fire Prevention
Adoption of International Fire Code 2006 & NFPA 101 2003 1
Section 700 - Establishment and Duties of the Tinley Park Fire Prevention Bureau 2
Section 701 - Modifications and Appeals 3
Section 702 - Penalties 4
Section 703 - Definitions 4
Section 704 - Fire Procedure Notice 4
Section 705 - System Connection to Central Alarm Station 4
Section 706 - Fire Detection and Prevention Systems 7
Section 707 - Hydrants and Water Supply Systems 14
Section 708 - Non-Energized Electrical Outlets and Exit Lighting 15
Section 709 - Elevator Requirements For Rescue Purposes 15
Section 710 - Smoke and Heat Venting 16
Section 711 - Interference with Fire Protection Equipment or Systems 17
Section 712 - Flammable Liquids 17
Section 713 - Hazardous Materials 19
Section 714 - Fireworks and Explosives 23
Section 715 - Approved key box system for Fire Department Access 28
Section 716 - Ordinance 77-0-028 - Self-Service Gasoline Stations 29
Section 717 – Portable Fire Extinguishers 29
Section 318 – Decorative Vegetation in New & Existing Buildings 30
CHAPTER VIII
Property Maintenance
Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code 2006 1
Section 103 – Fees 1
Section 111 – Appeals 1
Section 201.3 – Definitions 2
Section 302.4 – Weeds 2
Section 302.8 – Motor Vehicles 2
Section 302.8.1 – Motor Vehicle Parking 2
Section 304.7 - Roof & Drainage 2
Section 304.14 - Insect Screens 2 PAGE
Section 307.4 - Dumpster Sizes 3
Section 307.5 – Dumpster Storage Areas 3
Section 308 – Infestation 3
Section 308.4.1 – Proof of Extermination 3
Section 404.5 – Overcrowding 3
Section 404.5.1 – Area for Sleeping 3
Section 602.3 – Heat Supply 3
Section 602.4 – Work Space Heat Supply 3
Section 603.1 – Mechanical Appliances 3
CHAPTER IX
Public Streets and Ways
Section 900 - Cleaning of Streets 1
Section 901 - Street and Alley Littering 1
Section 902 - Responsibility 1
Section 903 - Spoil Piles, Excess Earth, Building Materials, Etc. 1
Section 904 - Dumpsters, Containers for Debris, Etc. 1
CHAPTER X
Accessibility Standards
Section 1000 - General 1
Section 1001 - Definitions 1
Section 1002 - Plans and Specifications 1
Section 1003 - Authority 1
CHAPTER XI
Posting of Buildings
Section 1100 - Posting of Buildings for Maximum Occupancy and Floor Loading 1
CHAPTER XII
Abandoned Buildings and Structures
Section 1200 - Definitions 1
Section 1201 - Nuisance Declared 2
Section 1202 - Maintenance/Occupancy of Dangerous or Abandoned Build or Structure 2
Section 1203 - Occupying Unsanitary Building or Structure 2
Section 1204 - Action by Village Officials 2
Section 1205 - Authority to Close Building, Suspend or Revoke License 3
Section 1206 - Costs to Owner 3
Section 1207 - Boarding-Up Buildings 3
Section 1208 - Abatement 4
Section 1209 - Court Proceedings 4
Section 1210 - Alternative Actions 5
Section 1211 - Penalty 5
CHAPTER XIII
Demolition
Section 800 - General Requirements 1
Section 801 - Procedures 1
CHAPTER XIV
Fees
Section 1400 – Fee Schedule 1 1
Section 1401 – General Building 1
Section 1402 – Plumbing, Sewer & Water Distribution 2
Section 1403 – Fire & Burglar Alarm 2
Section 1404 – Swimming Pools 2
Section 1405 – Driveway, Walkways, Patios, & Brick Mailboxes 2
Section 1406 – Accessory Structures 3
Section 1407 – Signs 3
Section 1408 – Elevator Inspections 3
Section 1409 – Public Improvements 3
Section 1410 – Single & Multi-Family 3
Section 1411 – Miscellaneous Inspections 3
Section 1412 – Electrical Service Fees 3
Section 1413 – Grading Deposits 4
Section 1414 – Lawn & Sprinkler Fees 5
Section 1415 – Fireplace Fees 5
Section 1416 – Residential Central Air or Heating Systems 5
Section 1417 – Commercial Central Air or Heating Systems 5
Section 1418 – Attached & Detaches Garage Permits 5
Section 1419 – Fees & Documents Requiring Filing with Recorder of Deeds 5
Section 1420 – Penalties 5
Appendices
Alphabetical Index
Additional Resources
• Subdivision Regulatons
• Zoning Ordinances
