Chicago Ridge |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 12. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS |
Article III. SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL REGULATIONS |
Division 5. HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING |
§ 12-181. Minimum insulation R-values.
(a)
There shall be maintained the following minimum insulation R-values for all insulation installation:
(1)
Attic floor if attic is not used, roof if attic is used: R-30.
(2)
Exterior side walls: R-11.
(3)
Floor over unheated basement or crawl space: R-19.
(4)
Wall of heated basement: R-8.
(5)
Perimeter of house on slab, down to frost line or at least two feet down from slab: R-8.
(b)
The fee for installation of insulation for residential homes shall be as shown in the village fee schedule per $1,000.00 estimated cost of installation with a minimum fee of $25.00.
(Code 1978, § 4-4-4-1; Code 1997, § 18-217; Ord. No. 09-02-04, § 5, 2-17-2009; Ord. No. 09-08-16, § 5, 8-18-2009)