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Chapter 22 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS*

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sec. 22-1. Appendices and advisory notes to adopted technical codes.
Sec. 22-2. Copies of adopted codes on file.
Sec. 22-3. Violations; penalties.
Sec. 22-4. Permits not to issue to persons indebted to city.
Sec. 22-5. Foundation elevation; grading requirements.
Sec. 22-6. Safety fencing.
Sec. 22-7. Overhead sanitary and storm sewers.
Sec. 22-8. Lawn irrigation or snowmelt systems within right-of-way or parkway, permit and fee.
Sec. 22-9. Certificate of use and occupancy of nonresidential structures.
Sec. 22-10. Premises identification.
Sec. 22-11 Mud/construction materials and debris on streets.
Sec. 22-12. Means/board of appeals.

ARTICLE II. CONTRACTORS

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 22-15. Definitions.

DIVISION 2. LICENSE/REGISTRATION*

Sec. 22-16. Required; registration.
Sec. 22-17. Reciprocity.
Sec. 22-18. Registration and affidavit.
Sec. 22-19. Fee.
Sec. 22-20. Term of registration; not transferable.
Sec. 22-21. Licenses issued by the city.
Sec. 22-22. Plumbing contractors registration.
Sec. 22-23. Bond--Required.
Sec. 22-24. Same--Cancellation.
Sec. 22-25. Other requirements; public right-of-way.
Sec. 22-26. Change in contractor.
Sec. 22-27. Same, failure to notify.
Sec. 22-28. Property owner requirements.

ARTICLE III. BUILDING CODE

Sec. 22-30. Adoption.
Sec. 22-31. Amendments.
Sec. 22-32. Amendments to appendices.
Sec. 22-33. Conversion of existing structures to condominiums.

ARTICLE IV. RESIDENTIAL CODE

Sec. 22-40. Adoption.
Sec. 22-41. Amendments.
Sec. 22-42. Amendments to appendices.

ARTICLE V. ELECTRICAL CODES*

Sec. 22-50. Adoption.
Sec. 22-51. Amendments.
Sec. 22-52. Adoption.
Sec. 22-53. Amendments.

ARTICLE VI. MECHANICAL CODE

Sec. 22-60. Adoption.
Sec. 22-61. Amendments.

ARTICLE VII. FUEL GAS CODE

Sec. 22-70. Adoption.
Sec. 22-71. Amendments.

ARTICLE VIII. RESERVED

ARTICLE IX. PLUMBING*

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 22-90. License required.
Sec. 22-91. Permit fees.
Sec. 22-92. Inspection report required.
Sec. 22-93. Remodeling work; existing plumbing to conform.
Sec. 22-94. Inspection of private systems and fixtures.
Sec. 22-95. Repair, replacement of defective parts.
Sec. 22-96. Notice to repair; penalty.
Sec. 22-97. Notice of readiness of system for inspection.
Sec. 22-98. New sewerage systems, test required.
Sec. 22-99. Repairs, extensions, changes in sewer-connected pipe to be reported for inspection.
Sec. 22-100. When extensions and alterations to be tested.
Sec. 22-101. Fixtures required.

DIVISION 2. PLUMBING CODE

Sec. 22-110. Plumbing code.
Sec. 22-111. Water service lines.

ARTICLE X. FIRE CODES*

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 22-120. False fire alarm service charge.

DIVISION 2. FIRE CODES

Sec. 22-125. Adoption.
Sec. 22-126. Same--Amendments.

ARTICLE XI. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE*

Sec. 22-130. Adoption.
Sec. 22-131. Amendments.

ARTICLE XII. FENCES AND FLAGPOLES

Sec. 22-150. Definitions.
Sec. 22-151. Nonconforming fences.
Sec. 22-152. Supervision, inspection of fences.
Sec. 22-153. Notice of article violation.
Sec. 22-154. Permits for erection, alteration of fences.
Sec. 22-155. Classification of fences.
Sec. 22-156. Fence construction, location standards.
Sec. 22-157. Maximum fence heights.
Sec. 22-158. Construction of fences adjacent to right-of-way.
Sec. 22-159. Electrically charged fences.
Sec. 22-160. Use of barbed wire.
Sec. 22-161. Finished side to face outward.
Sec. 22-162. Number of fences along property line.
Sec. 22-163. Certain fence prohibitions; special permits.
Sec. 22-163.1 Flagpoles to resist wind pressure.
Sec. 22-164. Maximum height for flagpoles.

ARTICLE XIII. REDEVELOPMENT OF REAL ESTATE

Sec. 22-176. Definitions.
Sec. 22-177. Powers of corporate authorities.
Sec. 22-178. Determination to acquire redevelopment area.
Sec. 22-179. Acquisition of real property.
Sec. 22-180. Contracts for removal or renovation of buildings.
Sec. 22-181. Sale of real property within area of redevelopment project.
Sec. 22-182. Plan for development or redevelopment of the project area.
Sec. 22-183. Exclusive jurisdiction.

ARTICLE XIV. DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS*

Sec. 22-200. Permit required.
Sec. 22-201. Definitions.
Sec. 22-202. Application.
Sec. 22-203. Hazardous structure.
Sec. 22-204. Emergency demolition.
Sec. 22-205. Procedures for permit approval.
Sec. 22-206. Review standards, requirements.
Sec. 22-207. Fees.
Sec. 22-208. Penalty for violation of article.

ARTICLE XV. UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND TRANSMISSION FOR PRIVATE ALARM SYSTEMS CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF WHEATON'S WIRELESS ALARM NETWORK

Sec. 22-209. Uniform wireless alarm network.
Sec. 22-210. Wireless alarm equipment.
Sec. 22-211. Wireless fire alarm transceiver equipment installation and maintenance.
Sec. 22-212. Connection method.
Sec. 22-213. Monitoring fees and other charges.
Sec. 22-214. Alarm registration.
Sec. 22-215. Alarm system maintenance.
Sec. 22-216. Amendment of appendix B/fee schedule.
Sec. 22-217. Prior agreements.
Sec. 22-218. Change in ownership of subscriber's premises.
Sec. 22-219. No warranties or representations.
Sec. 22-220. The city not an insurer.

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