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Many of the mutvcipalities wili be adopting the 2Q15 or even the 20l 8 version af these codes this year. By updating ours we <br /> will be aligned with the other communities. <br /> The Ianguage for actual adoption of these codes as well as any additions,deletions,or axr�ndi�nts tl�t are specific to Decatur <br /> are shown in our City Code Chapters 44,67,67.2,68,69,and 70(copies of which are attached). We have eliminated most <br /> changes that were done the last tirne we adopted new codes.This time we are for the most part adopting those codes"as is" <br /> without many aiterations. This wiil be easier for building designers,contractors and properiy owners to navigate through when <br /> detemuning requirements for building in our jurisdiction. <br /> C>ne significant requiremerrt that was added ta the Residential Building Code be�g in 2009 was for new single-family homes <br /> to have sprinklers installed.As with all ather cornmunities in downstate Illinais,we elected to delete that requirement and will <br /> continue tp do so until such ti�when it becorr�es�re feasible for buiiders ta irsclude in an already tight housing market or if it <br /> is rnandated by State Law. <br /> The goal of these codes a�l t�ir enforcement is ta create and�intain a safe envirorn�nt far our citizens in tt�ir ha�s, <br /> workplace,and ather public buildings. Understanding the irnportance of encouraging new developrnent and construction in our <br /> carnmunity,we strive to maintain a"friendly"envirornnent for those who wish to live or do business here. <br /> PC}TENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None we are aware af <br /> INPUT FROM QTHER SOURCES: <br /> Changes ta City Code Chapters 67 and 67.2 were reviewed,discussed and approved by the Construction and Hausing Board af <br /> Appeals. Changes to City Code Ct�apter 69 were reviewed and approved by the Electrical Commission and changes to City <br /> Code Cl�apter 6$were reviewed and approved by the Heating,Air Corniitioning and Refrigeratian cammissian. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: For Building,Electrical,Mecharrical and Fuel Gas Code: Ray Lai,Director af Economic& <br /> Coiru�iunity Development rlai@decat�uil.gov 217-424-2727 For Fire Code: Dan Kline,Deputy Chief of Fira Prevention and <br /> A�rniiustration dkline@decaturil.gov 217-424-2811 For Property Maintenance Code: Susan Kretsinger,Neighbarhood <br /> Inspections Administrator skretsingerGdecatizril.gov 217-424-2783 <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Descriprion Type <br /> Ordinance Or�iinancc <br /> Meeringtninutes l3ackup Maiecial <br />