Minimum
dwelling size 1,000 sq. ft.
All
interior wall and ceiling surfaces shall be covered with a minimum of
one-half (½) inch gypsum wallboard or approved equal. No backup is
required for one (1) inch nominal solid paneling.
Special
Conditions and Tests: When special conditions exist or arise during
construction which necessitate additional precautions, the Building
Official may require work and testing in excess of these requirements at
the expense of the owner.
Site
Preparation: No excavation, stripping of organic material or removal of
vegetable matter shall be done before drawings with elevations are
submitted and approved by the Building, Zoning and Engineering
Department.
Dumpster
and porta-john shall be placed on the job site prior to framing to
insure public safety, health and welfare. If a builder has multiple job
sites within a subdivision, porta-john spacing of one unit/500 lineal
feet of roadway is permitted. Builders sharing porta-john facilities
shall provide the County with a "letter of agreement to share
such" for approval by Will County.
When
a kneewall is supporting two (2) stories and a roof the kneewall shall
be constructed with a minimum of 2 x 6 studs.
Construction
documents (plans) must be on site for all inspections (exceptions:
underground plumbing, electrical service, backfill, insulation, firebox,
EIFS, masonry stucco, masonry flashing, tie downs, pools, reroofs and
siding inspections).
In
all buildings where two or more uses are proposed and the uses are
unknown or may change, a minimum two (2) hour fire barrier shall be
provided between each use. When overhead doors are to be installed and
allow possible vehicle storage, floor drains are to be installed as per
the Illinois State Plumbing Code current addition.
Fire
stopping compounds shall have a flame spread rating no greater than 50
and comply with ASTM E-84. Approved fireplace caulk, noncombustible
mineral wool or rock wool is acceptable but in no case shall fiberglass
insulation or drywall compound be used as a fire or draft stop.
Gutters
and down spouts must be provided on all buildings. Install gutters and
down spouts unless the building official specifically permits omission.
All exterior doors shall be protected from roof runoff by a continuous
gutter and downspout or as approved by the Building Official.
All spaces
between a chimney and floors or ceilings through which the chimney
passes must be fire stopped with noncombustible material and installed
as per building official.
A
mansard roof must be fire stopped at the corners to prevent fire from
engulfing the perimeter of the building sheathing, plus access
inspection panels shall be provided.
All
manufactured fireplace-box shaft-walls shall be covered with 5/8" x
drywall and fire taped.
Effective
erosion control practices shall be followed during all earth moving,
storage and placement operations so as to prevent sediments from leaving
the site and as required by the Building Official. In addition, the
construction process shall be so organized and conducted so as to
prevent equipment from dragging or carrying mud or dirt onto public
streets. Where this may accidentally occur, the builder or his
responsible agent shall immediately clean the road surface. Silt fence
when required, shall be maintained until final site work is installed.
Address:
Each structure to which a street number has been assigned shall have a
permanent number displayed directly on the structure in a position
easily observed and readable from the public right-of-way. The minimum
size of the numerals shall be 6" by ½". Block numerals only,
not script.
In
no case shall drywall or gypsum board be allowed to be installed beneath
exterior finished material. Exception: Where a fire rated wall or
barrier is required or manufactures specifications specifically allow
the product.
