2024 International Building Code Amendments

The ICC International Building Code/2024 with referenced standards and Appendix I (Patio Covers) and K (Administrative Provisions), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes prescribed in this article, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein as the standards, rules, and regulations for the design, construction, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of buildings and structural appurtenances in the city. (Ord. No. O-2025-04, § 1, 2-3-25)

Sec. 22-31. - Amendments.

1. The additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set out in this section are hereby made to the ICC International Building Code/ 2024 adopted in section 22-30.
2. Any reference in the building code to the "building official" shall mean the director of the Department of Building and Code Enforcement of the city.
3. Any reference in the building code to the "name of jurisdiction" shall mean the City of Wheaton.
4. Any reference in the building code to the "chief appointing authority" shall mean the City Manager or the city council, as prescribed by ordinance.
5. Any reference in the building code to the "Department of Building Safety" shall mean the Department of Building and Code Enforcement of the city.
6. Any reference in the building code to the date or time at which the provisions of such code became applicable shall mean the adopted date, which shall be the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, or as provided by law.
7. If any provision of the building code is in conflict with any provision of the city zoning ordinance and any amendments thereto, the provisions of the latter shall prevail.
8. The following sections or subsections of the building code are amended as indicated:

   Section 104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas. 104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition, or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in flood hazard areas, the Engineering Department shall determine if the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage. Where the Engineering Department determines that the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage, and where required by this code, the building official shall require the building to meet the requirements of Section 1612, or Section R306 of the International Residential Code, as applicable.

Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees shall be paid in accordance with the Wheaton City Code, appendix B, fee schedule.

Section 109.3 Building permit valuation. Fees shall be paid in accordance with the Wheaton City Code, appendix B, fee schedule.

Section 110.3.3 Lowest floor elevation. See Chapter 34, Stormwater Management Regulations, of the Wheaton City Code.

Section 113 Board of Appeals. Any references to the board/means of appeal shall comply with Wheaton City Code, section 22-12, means/board of appeals.

Section 114.4 Violation penalties. See Wheaton City Code, section 22-3.

Section 501.2 Address identification. All address identification shall comply with Wheaton City Code, section 22-10.

Section [F] 903.2 Where required. Change to read (exception remains): Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.13.

Section [F] 903.2.1.1 Group A-1, Item 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.1.3 Change to read: The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.1.4 Group A-4, Item 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.2 Group B, Item 1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for all Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet;
2. A Group B fire area is located more than three (3) stories above grade plane.
3. A Group R fire area is located above a Group B fire area.

Section [F] 903.2.3 Group E, Item 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.4 Group F-1, Item 1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.4 Group F-1, Item 3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.7 Group M, Item 1. A Group M fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.7 Group M, Item 3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.9 Group S-1, Item 1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.9 Group S-1, Item 3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.9.1 Repair garages, Item 1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.9.1 Repair garages, Item 2. Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.

Section [F] 903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. A Group B fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group R fire area is located above a Group B fire area.

Section [F] 903.4.1 Monitoring. Change to read (exceptions remain): Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and automatically transmitted directly to the fire alarm receiving equipment of the City of Wheaton.

Section [F] 903.6 Valve room. Main water supply control valves for fire suppression or standpipe systems regulated by this code shall be enclosed in an approved valve room.

Section [F] 903.6.1 Construction. Valve rooms shall be enclosed with fire barrier and fire door assemblies having a fire resistance of at least one hour. Valve rooms shall be large enough to enclose all equipment to be protected plus at least three feet of service access around the equipment.

Section [F] 903.6.2 Access. Unless otherwise approved by the code official, access to the valve room shall be from the exterior of the building through approved doors. The maximum number of doors that have to be passed through to access the room shall be one.

Section [F] 903.6.3 Heat and ventilation. Valve rooms shall be equipped with ventilation as required for utility rooms/special areas in the mechanical code as listed in the referenced standards. Fixed heating equipment shall be provided in accordance with the mechanical code as listed in the referenced standards and shall be capable of maintaining a minimum ambient temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit within the valve room. Electrical fixed heating equipment, if used, shall be powered from a dedicated branch circuit equipped with a breaker lock.

Section [F] 903.6.4 Drainage. Valve rooms shall be equipped with a floor drain in accordance with the plumbing code as listed in the referenced standards.

Section [F] 904.3.5 Monitoring. Change to read: Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72.

Section 907.2.2 Group B. A manual fire alarm system, which activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5, shall be installed in Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The combined Group B occupant load of all floors is 10 or more.
2. The Group B occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
3. The fire area contains an ambulatory care facility.

Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.

Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency. Energy Efficiency shall comply with Chapter 22 Article VIII of the Wheaton City Code.

Section 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. See Chapter 34, Stormwater Management Regulations, of the Wheaton City Code.

Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems. Plumbing systems shall comply with Chapter 22 Article IX of Wheaton City Code.

Appendix I, Patio Covers, Section 1101.1 General. Patio covers shall be permitted only when attached to the dwelling unit and in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Patio covers shall be used only for recreational, and outdoor living purposes and not as carports, garages, storage rooms, or habitable rooms. Openings shall be permitted to be enclosed with insect screening, approved translucent or transparent plastic not more than 0.125 inch in thickness, and glass conforming to the provisions of Chapter 24, or any combination of the foregoing.

(Ord. No. O-2025-04, § 1, 2-3-25)

Secs. 22-32—22-39. - Reserved.

2/20/2025