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TO: Galesburg Overall Code Review Commission
FROM: Eric Heiden, Code Compliance Supervisor
DATE: November 22, 2022
SUBJECT: Overall Code Review Commission Meeting
An emergency meeting of the Overall Code Review Commission will be held on Tuesday,
November 29, at 5:30p.m. in the Curtis H. Erickson Conference Room of the Galesburg City
Hall, 55 West Tompkins Street.
AGENDA
Approve
Update
Receive
Minutes of the November 17, 2022 meeting.
Past Overall Code Review Commission items.
General Citizen Comments
OC-22-1102
OC-22-1103
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
Variance request of the 2012 IBC Section 902.28 Group R.
Which states: An automatic sprinkler system installed in
Accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided through out
all buildings with a Group R fire area, for a building located
at 1000 Monmouth Blvd.
Variance request of the 2012 IBC Section 902.28 Group R.
Which states: An automatic sprinkler system installed in
Accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided through out
all buildings with a Group R fire area, for a building located
at 510 N Kellogg.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PLEASE NOTIFY MY OFFICE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO
ATTEND THE MEETING AT 345-3619, OR FAX AT 345-5704, OR E-MAIL AT
eheiden@ci.galesburg.il.us
cc: Mayor Council Members (7)
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City Manager
Director of Community Development
City Clerk
Electrical Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Randy Hovind, GFD Fire Chief/Fire Marshall.
News Media (7)
Rick Riner, Building and Grounds
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MINUTES
OVERALL CODE REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING
ERICKSON CONFRENCE ROOM
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian Benbow, Cody Basham, Jay Feely, Mike Groom, Jeremy Schultz,
Dale Sugden, Ken Swanson, 7
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Rob Benedict, 1
Eric Heiden (Code compliance Supervisor), Steve Gugliotta (Community
Development Director), Mike Leahy (Citizen), Rich Slagel (Galesburg
Plumbing Inspector), Robert Elsbury (Galesburg Electrical Inspector),
Dustin Hoots (Citizen)
9hairman Benbow took Roll Call, Declared quorum present.
Approve Minutes of the March 10, 2022 meeting
Member Swanson moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Basham.
Minutes were approved by voice vote.
OC-22-1101 Consider Adoption of the 2021 International Fuel and Gas Code
Adoption of the 2021 International Mechanical Code
Adoption of the 2020 National Electric Code.
Chairperson Benbow raised the question that the committee vote on each code separately rather
than as a package. The Committee agreed.
, ",. , -: •,, : : .. : . City .of Galesbutg:Pluinbirig,artd,HVAG Inspector Rich Slagel presented the significant changes
to the International Fuel And Gas Code.
Inspector Slagel raised some concern with a change to the code that would remove an exemption
for similar vented replacement appliances be allowed without a chimney lining. Inspector Slagel
raised concern with the additional cost to the homeowner.
Members weighed the life safety issues versus the cost of lining the chimney and or going with a
power vented appliance.
After Discussion among the members. A motion was made by Member Sugden and seconded by
Member Basham to approve the 2021 Fuel and Gas Code.
Roll Call #1
Aye:
Nays:
Abstentions:
Feely, Benbow, Groom, Swanson, Schultz, Basham, Sugden
None.
None.
Chairman Benbow declared the motion approved.
City of Galesburg Plumbing and HV AC Inspector Rich Slagel presented the significant changes
to the International Mechanical Code.
Inspector Slagel discussed a change allowing plastic pipe running through a plenum to be
insulated. Chairperson Benbow Questioned if it could be fiberglass insulation. Inspector Slagel
stated that the insulation must be fire rated insulation.
After Discussion among the members. A motion was made by Member Sugden and seconded by
Member Basham to approve the 2021 Mechanical Code.
Roll Call #1
Aye: Feely, Benbow, Groom, Swanson, Schultz, Basham, Sugden
Nays: None.
Abstentions: None.
Chairman Benbow declared the motion approved.
City of Galesburg Electrical Inspector Robert Elsbury presented the significant changes to the
National Electric Code.
Inspector Elsbury discussed the new requirements for arc fault and GFCI protection. He stated
that traditional breakers are being phased out much like screw in fuses were in the past. The
committee discussed the additional cost that this would involve and the problems with hazard
tripping.
Irispedor Elsbury discussed the new requirement for outside disconnects for electrical services.
This change is to aid firefighters during emergency situations. The committee discussed some of
the verbiage In the new code in regards to multifamily buildings ..
After Discussion among the members'. A motion was made by Member Shultz and seconded by
Member Sugden to approve the 2020 National Electric Code.
Roll Call#l
Aye: Feely, Benbow, Groom, Swanson, Schultz, Basham, Sugden
Nays: None.
Abstentions: None.
Chairman Benbow declared the motion approved.
There being no further business Member Shultz made a motion to adjourn, seconded my
Member Basham. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 pm
Eric Heiden
Acting Executive Secretary
City Hall 55 W. Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-4181 www.ci.galesburg.il.us
TO: Overall Code Review Commission
FROM: Eric Heiden, Code Compliance Supervisor
DATE: November 29, 2022
SUBJECT: OC-22-1102
The property is located at 1000 Monmouth Blvd. They are requesting a variance of the 2012 IBC,
and 2012 IFC Section 902.28 Group R.
The building will be a change of use from M to R3. This would require the installation of a fire
sprinkler system. The type of system installed can vary depending on the number of occupants.
Congregate living facility (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants.
Congregate living facility (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants.
The definition of transient is that they stay less than 30 days.
Section 903.2.8.1 states an R3 congregate residence can use an NFPA 13D sprinkler system
when there are fewer than 16 occupants.
If greater than 16 occupants, then a NFPA 13 System would be required.
This type of variance has not been previously approved by Overall Code. A copy of the code
section the owner is requesting a variance for is attached.
A similar case was denied by OCRC in November of 2019
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
OVERALL CODE REVIEW COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, FIRE PREVENTION, HEATING,
PLUMBING, AND HOUSING CODES
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Complete all blanks on the application and return to the Community Development Department, City of
Galesburg, 55 W. Tompkins St., P.O. Box 1387, Galesburg, IL. 61402
2) A $75.00 filing fee must be paid at the time the petition is submitted. Make checks payable to “City of
Galesburg”. The filing fee is non-refundable no matter what the outcome.
3) Attachments such as site plans, building layouts or elevations, etc. are required when applicable. This
information helps to provide accurate and sufficient information for consideration by the Overall Code Review
Commission.
4) The petitioner (s) or representative (s) should be present at the public hearing held before the Commission.
5) It is understood that only those points specifically mentioned are affected by action taken on this appeal.
6) Any decision made by the Overall Code Review Commission may be appealed. A written notice of appeal
must be filed with the Community Development Department within fifteen (15) days following the decision
of the Overall Code Review Commission. The request for appeal will be forwarded to the City Council for
their review.
Overall Code Review Commission
January – December 2022
Application Meeting
Deadline Date
1/3/2022 1/13/2022
2/1/2022 2/10/2022
3/1/2022 3/10/2022
4/4/2022 04/14/2022
5/2/2022 5/12/2022
5/30/2022 6/9/2022
7/4/2022 7/14/2022
8/1/2022 8/11/2022
8/29/2022 9/8/2022
10/3/2022 10/13/2022
11/1/2022 11/10/2022
11/28/2022 12/8/2022
City Hall • 55 West Tompkins Street • Galesburg, IL 61401 • 309/345-3619
Updated December 2021 Page 2 of 2
APPLICATION
Address: 1000 Monmouth Blvd Date of Filing: Nov 22, 2022
Legal Description: Hardings Add, Plat of Lots 15 thru 24 of Lot 3 Blk 4, Lot 1 & PT Lot
2 Blk 5, Lot, Lot 1 Blk 1 West
Petitioner’s Name: Rob Benedict
Petitioner’s Address: 1144 Monmouth Blvd
Petitioner’s Signature: Phone No: 309-335-6128
What is Specific Ordinance/Construction
Code Modification desired:
The petitioner is requesting a variance of the 2012 IBC, and 2012 IFC Section 902.28
Group R. Which states: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section
903.3 shall be provided through out all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Why is it not practical to comply with the
Ordinance/Construction Code:
This is a temporary use and is intended to run through March of 2023 as a warming shelter.
Public Hearing:
The hearing on this appeal has been scheduled for 5:30 P.M. in the Curtis H. Erickson
Conference Room of the Galesburg City Hall on November 29 ,2022.
NOTICE OF APPEAL FOR MODIFICATION OF BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, FIRE PREVENTION, HEATING, PLUMBING, AND HOUSING CODES
City Hall 55 W. Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-4181 www.ci.galesburg.il.us
TO: Overall Code Review Commission
FROM: Eric Heiden, Code Compliance Supervisor
DATE: November 29, 2022
SUBJECT: OC-22-1102
The property is located at 1000 Monmouth Blvd. They are requesting a variance of the 2012 IBC,
and 2012 IFC Section 902.28 Group R.
The building will be a change of use from M to R3. This would require the installation of a fire
sprinkler system. The type of system installed can vary depending on the number of occupants.
Congregate living facility (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants.
Congregate living facility (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants.
The definition of transient is that they stay less than 30 days.
Section 903.2.8.1 states an R3 congregate residence can use an NFPA 13D sprinkler system
when there are fewer than 16 occupants.
If greater than 16 occupants, then a NFPA 13 System would be required.
This type of variance has not been previously approved by Overall Code. A copy of the code
section the owner is requesting a variance for is attached.
A similar case was denied by OCRC in November of 2019
City Hall • 55 West Tompkins Street • Galesburg, IL 61401 • 309/345-3619
Updated December 2021 Page 1 of 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
OVERALL CODE REVIEW COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, FIRE PREVENTION, HEATING,
PLUMBING, AND HOUSING CODES
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Complete all blanks on the application and return to the Community Development Department, City of
Galesburg, 55 W. Tompkins St., P.O. Box 1387, Galesburg, IL. 61402
2) A $75.00 filing fee must be paid at the time the petition is submitted. Make checks payable to “City of
Galesburg”. The filing fee is non-refundable no matter what the outcome.
3) Attachments such as site plans, building layouts or elevations, etc. are required when applicable. This
information helps to provide accurate and sufficient information for consideration by the Overall Code Review
Commission.
4) The petitioner (s) or representative (s) should be present at the public hearing held before the Commission.
5) It is understood that only those points specifically mentioned are affected by action taken on this appeal.
6) Any decision made by the Overall Code Review Commission may be appealed. A written notice of appeal
must be filed with the Community Development Department within fifteen (15) days following the decision
of the Overall Code Review Commission. The request for appeal will be forwarded to the City Council for
their review.
Overall Code Review Commission
January – December 2022
Application Meeting
Deadline Date
1/3/2022 1/13/2022
2/1/2022 2/10/2022
3/1/2022 3/10/2022
4/4/2022 04/14/2022
5/2/2022 5/12/2022
5/30/2022 6/9/2022
7/4/2022 7/14/2022
8/1/2022 8/11/2022
8/29/2022 9/8/2022
10/3/2022 10/13/2022
11/1/2022 11/10/2022
11/28/2022 12/8/2022
City Hall • 55 West Tompkins Street • Galesburg, IL 61401 • 309/345-3619
Updated December 2021 Page 2 of 2
APPLICATION
Address: 510 N Kellogg Date of Filing: Nov 23, 2022
Legal Description: Gales 1st ADDN Lots 6 & 7 BLK Dor 09-48-4
Petitioner’s Name: Salvation Army
Petitioner’s Address: 401 N E Adams Peoria
Il 61603
Petitioner’s Signature: Phone No: 342-9168
What is Specific Ordinance/Construction
Code Modification desired:
The petitioner is requesting a variance of the 2012 IBC, and 2012 IFC Section 902.28
Group R. Which states: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section
903.3 shall be provided through out all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Why is it not practical to comply with the
Ordinance/Construction Code:
This is a temporary use and is intended to run through March of 2023 as a warming shelter.
Public Hearing:
The hearing on this appeal has been scheduled for 5:30 P.M. in the Curtis H. Erickson
Conference Room of the Galesburg City Hall on November 29 ,2022.
NOTICE OF APPEAL FOR MODIFICATION OF BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, FIRE PREVENTION, HEATING, PLUMBING, AND HOUSING CODES