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Building and Property Standards Final recommendations near on proposed building code April 5, 2013 - Work on the proposed changes to the building codes is nearing completion, as the Building Codes Advisory Commission offers it final recommendations for public comment. These latest documents reflect input from the community as well as extensive review by the BCAC. Question or comments regarding the proposed changes should be forwarded to building@oak-park.us by May 1. The schedule for Village Board final public review will be announced as soon as it is set.
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Public invited to learn more about proposed building code changes
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Village studying revisions to building codes Feb. 12, 2013 - The Village of Oak Park has taken on the complex, but very important task of updating current regulations that govern building construction. Because of the critical importance of building codes to protecting the safety of people and property, such a periodic review is essential to keeping our community up to date with the ever-evolving construction industry, as well as maintaining a favorable insurance rating. Recognizing the impact building codes can have on investments in the community, the citizen volunteers on the Building Codes Advisory Commission – many of whom are in the construction trades – have spent nearly two years carefully developing recommendations for the Village Board’s consideration. Now that the research and review have been completed, officials are working to generate a community conversation about proposed changes before any final action is taken by the Village Board. To that end, representatives of the Building & Property Standards and Fire departments plan to host at least two additional public sessions in February. Time, date and location details will be provided as soon as they are confirmed. Village staff also will accommodate requests for a special presentation to any group or organization. In the meantime, the presentation of recommendations made to the Village Board is posted on this web page. You also can review the video of the meeting at www.oak-park.us/boardtv -- just select the video for Feb. 4, 2013. The Village Board has not set a date for final action on the recommended changes. However, the Board has asked for an update on the results of the community conversation no later than March 19. Anyone interested in learning more about the proposed changes, scheduling or attending a presentation, is urged to call 708.358.5648 or e-mail business@oak-park.us.
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Public invited to comment on proposed building code changes Sept. 5, 2012 - The public is invited to review and comment on proposed changes to building and property codes that likely will be considered by the Village Board prior to the end of the year. Open-house style public forums are scheduled from 1 – 5 p.m., Tues., Sept. 11 and 5:30 – 8 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 13, at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Copies of the local amendments to the national and international codes that govern most local activity, are posted below, as well as available for review from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Building & Property Standards Department and the Office of the Village Clerk in Village Hall. Copies also are available at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. Individuals unable to attend one of the public forums may submit written comments via e-mail to building@oak-park.us, leave them at the Building Department counter in Village Hall or mail them to BPS, Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302. The Building Codes Advisory Commission, citizen volunteers who advise the Village Board on code changes, will discuss the public comments at its regular meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 20, at Village Hall. Officials say the proposed changes may be of interest to property owners and managers, contractors and design professionals. The changes under consideration are intended to bring Village codes up to date with the latest developments, including energy conservation code that are estimated to improve energy efficiency by up to 18 percent. Other changes include the following:
For more information, call 708.358.5430 or e-mail building@oak-park.us.
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