Rochelle — Ch. 22 Art. V Property Maintenance Code § 22-77
Illinois Public Act 09-0183 adopted
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The International Code Council (ICC) Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2015 edition, together with any supplements and any appendices or amendments thereto, as published by the ICC is hereby adopted in its entirety by reference as the city's code relating to mitigation of hazard to life and property from the intrusion of fire from wildland exposures, fire from adjacent structures, and prevention from structure fires spreading to wildland fuels, as though fully set forth herein. A copy of this code shall remain on file at the office of the city clerk and building division of the public works department for public review and inspection.
Section 22-77 of Rochelle's Municipal Code formally incorporates the 2015 International Code Council (ICC) Wildland Urban Interface Code—including its supplements, appendices, and amendments—as the city's official standard for reducing fire risks at the boundary between developed areas and wildland vegetation. The code addresses hazards from wildfires spreading into structures, fires moving between adjacent buildings, and structure fires igniting wildland fuels. A physical copy of the adopted code is required to be kept on file at the city clerk's office and the building division of the public works department, where the public may review it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Rochelle should be aware that § 22-77 makes the 2015 ICC Wildland Urban Interface Code the governing standard for fire-hazard mitigation on their properties, particularly where structures are near wildland vegetation or adjacent to other buildings. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the code's requirements for construction materials, defensible space, and fire-spread prevention, and ensure that any new construction or renovation work accounts for these standards. The adopted code is available for review at the city clerk's office and the public works department's building division.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 22-77, Rochelle has adopted the 2015 ICC Wildland Urban Interface Code as the city's fire-safety standard, which means tenants living near wildland areas or in densely built neighborhoods have a right to housing that meets those fire-hazard mitigation requirements. If a tenant believes a rental property does not comply with applicable fire-safety standards under this provision, general enforcement paths include contacting the city's building division of the public works department or the city clerk's office, where the code is on public file. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this code intersects with habitability obligations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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