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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: International Property Maintenance Ordinance update.
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Griffin CBO, CFM ,Building Official
DATE; May 7, 2008
BACKGROUND: The City of Atlantic Beach recently adopted the 2006
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), attachment I, to replace the
1985 Standard Unsafe Building Code and the 1997 Standard Housing Code. The
International Code Council (ICC) publishes the IPMC. In order to provide
additional clarity, below are recommended insertions and deletions.
Item # I
1. Section 101.1 Title. Insert: The Citv of Atlantic Beach
Reason: self-explanatory
2. Section 102.3 Application of other codes. Amend to delete International
Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code
and the ICC Electrical Code and replace with State of Florida Building Codes
and the National Electrical Code.
Reason: The International Codes stated in the IPMC have not been adopted
by the City of Atlantic Beach or the State of Florida. The State of Florida
Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and the National Electric Code are being
enforced in Atlantic Beach.
3. Section 103. Title. Amend to read: Department of Public Safety and Building
Department
Reason: This designates the appropriate departments responsible for
enforcement of the IPMC.
4. Section 103.1 General. Amend to read: The department of public safety and
building department shall be designated to enforce the provisions of this
code.
Reason: This designates the appropriate departments responsible for
enforcement of the IPMC.
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5. Section 103.5 Fees. Delete this section.
Reason; The City of Atlantic Beach has not adopted fees related to code
enforcement services.
6. Section 110. 1 Gen®ral. Delete for a period of two years and replace with 6
months.
Reason: To make consistent with current City of Atlantic Beach codes relating
to the cessation of construction.
7. Section 110.3 Failure to comply. Add sentence to state: All administrative
costs to the Citv of Atlantic Beach shall be considered when determining total
cost of demolition.
Reason: The City should recover all cost associated with the abatement of an
unsafe structure.
8. Section 111.1 Application for appeal. Amend to read: Any person directly
affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under
this code shall have the right to appeal to the Gode Enforcement Adjustments
and Appeals Board, provided that a written application of appeal is filed within
20 days after the day of the decision notice or order was served
Reason: This would designate the Code Enforcement Board as the appeals
board for any decisions related to unsafe building abatement. Jurisdictions
have combined the duties of code enforcement and adjustments and appeals
to a single board eliminating the need for two separate boards.
9. Section 302.4 Weeds. In the first sentence, delete " (jurisdiction to insert
height in inches)" and substitute 12 inches.
Reason: Change makes this section compatible with City of Atlantic Beach
Ordinance Chapter 12 Nuisances Sec. 12-1 (11) relating to overgrowth of
weeds.
1q. S®ction 304.14 Insect Screens. In the first sentence, delete "[date] to [date]"
and substitute: March 1 to December 1.
Reason: This provides specific dates for requirement for window screens.
11. Section 602.3 H®at Supply. In the first sentence, delete "[date] to [date]" and
substitute: November 1 to March 31.
Reason: This provides a date to require heating for single-family dwellings.
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12. Section 602.4 Occupiable workspaces. In the first sentence, delete "[date]
to [date] and substitute: November 1 to March 31.
Reason: This provides a date to require heating for a commercial business.
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Chapter 6 Article II Building Code Sec. 6-17 (b) (5) Unsafe buildings or
s sy terns of the Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances is used in conjunction with
the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) to abate unsafe and
dangerous structures and buildings, see attachment II. The City ordinance
and the IPMC give little direction in defining or describing the characteristics
of an unsafe building. The following should be inserted into the City ordinance
describing the conditions deemed to be a public nuisance and an unsafe,
substandard and dangerous building.
Insert the following into Chapter 6 Article II Building Code Sec. 6-17 (b) (5)
Unsafe buildings or systems, please see attachment II.
a. For the purpose of this code, anv building or structure which has anv or all
of the conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed a public
nuisance and an unsafe, substandard and dangerous buildinq,,,,provided that
such conditions or defects exist to the extent that the life health, property or
safety of the public or its occupants are endangered or to the extent that such
building or structure creates a substantive adverse effect to the surrounding
neighborhood, business environment or property values. Such structures and
buildings shall be abated in accordance with the procedures of the 2006
International Property Maintenance Code.
1. Whenever any door, aisle. passageway, stairway or other means of
exit is not of sufficient width or size, or is not so arranged as to provide
safe and adeauate means of exit in case of fire or panic.
2. Whenever the stress in any materials, member or portion thereof due
to all dead and live loads, is more than one and one-half times the
working stress allowed in the Florida Building Code for new buildings
of similar structure, purpose, or location.
3. Whenever anv portion thereof has been damaged by fire wind flood
or by any other cause, to such an extent that the structural strength or
stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe
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and is less than the minimum requirements of the Florida Building
Code, for new buildings of similar purpose, or location.
4. Whenever anv portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to
fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby
injure persons or damage property.
5. Whenever any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or
ornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or
stability, or is not anchored. attached, or fastened in place so as to be
capable of resisting a wind~ressure of one-third of that specified in the
Florida Building Code, for new buildings of similar structure purpose
or location without exceeding the working stresses permitted in the
said Florida Building Code for such buildings.
6. Whenever any portion thereof has wracked, warped buckled or
settled to such an extent that walls or other structural portions have
materially less resistance to winds than is required in the case of
similar new construction.
7. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof is likely to
partially or completely collapse because of:
a. dilapidation, deterioration, or decay;
b. faulty construction:
c. the removal. movement, or instability of any portion of the
ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building
d. the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation.
8. Whenever, for anv reason, the building or structure or anv portion
thereof is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used
9. Whenever the exterior walls or other vertical structural members list
lean, or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line gassing through the
center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of the base
10. Whenever the building or structure, exclusive of the foundation shows
33 percent or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member
or members, or 50 percent damage or deterioration of its
nonsupportinq members, enclosing or outside walls or coverings
11. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire wind
or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become:
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a. an attractive nuisance to children•
b. a. harbor for vagrants, criminals, or'
c. as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of
committing unlawful acts.
12. Whenever anv building or structure has been constructed or exists or
is maintained in violation of anv specific requirement or prohibition
applicable to such building or structure provided by the building
regulations of Atlantic Beach, as specified in the Florida Building Code
or International Housing Code relating to the condition location, or
structure of buildings.
13. Whenever anv building or structure which whether or not erected in
accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances has any
nonsupporting part, member or portion less than 33 percent or in any
supporting part, member, or portion less than 50 percent of the (1)
strength, (2) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics or (3) weather-
resistant qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a
newly constructed building of like area height and occupancy in the
same location.
14. Whenever a building or structure used or intended to be used for
dwelling purposes. because of inadequate maintenance dilapidation
decay. damage, faulty construction or arrangement inadequate light
air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise is determined by a State of
Florida Health Official to be unsanitary unfit for human habitation or in
such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease
15. Whenever any portion of a buildin or structure remains on a site after
the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever
any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six
months. so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an
attractive nuisance or hazard to the public
16. Whenever any building or structure has been neglected or been
allowed to deteriorate to such an extent that it has a blighting influence
on the surrounding neighborhood. Such condition should be
determined by common, reasonable observation of the building
structure's exterior cladding.
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BUDGET; There are no budget issues related to these changes.
RECOMMENDATION; Adopt the amendments in the attached ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment I - Copy of the International Property
Maintenance Code.
Attachment 11- Copy of the Sample Ordinance For Adoption
of the International Property Maintenance Code published by
the International Code Council.
Attachment III- Chapter 6 Article II Building Code Sec. 6 (5)
Unsafe buildings or Systems of the Atlantic Beach Code.
R®viewed by City Manager:
Date:
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Attachment I
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property
Maintenance Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all
existing residential and nonresidential structures and all exist-
ing premises and constitute minimum requirements and stan-
dazds for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for
light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from
the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and
for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners,
operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures
and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penal-
ties.
101.3 Intent. This code shall be construed to secure its
expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and
welfare in so faz as they are affected by the continued occu-
pancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing
structures and premises that do not comply with these provi-
sions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of
health and safety as required herein.
101.4 Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitu-
tional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remain-
ing portions of this code.
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SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
102.1 General. The provisions of this code shall apply to all
matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as set
forth in Section 101. Where, in a specific case, different sec-
tions of this code specify different requirements, the most
restrictive shall govern.
102.2 Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices and safe-
guazds required by this code or a previous regulation or code
under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered
or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. No
owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility,
equipment or utility which is required under this section to be
removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occu-
pieddwelling, except for such temporary interruption as neces-
sary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The
requirements of this code are not intended to provide the basis
for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems
and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise speci-
fiedherein, the owner or the owner's designated agent shall be
responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and
premises.
102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alter-
ations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in
accordance with the procedures and provisions of the Interna-
tional Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, Interna-
tional Mechanical Code and the ICC Electrical Code. Nothing
in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any
provision of the International Zoning Code.
102.4 Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not
be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the juris-
diction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or
demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe and
insanitary.
102.5 Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations
or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the
enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a
workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
102.6 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code shall not
be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as
historic buildings when such buildings or structures aze judged
by the code official to be safe and in the public interest of
health, safety and welfare.
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and stan-
dards referenced in this code shall be those that aze listed in
Chapter 8 and considered part of the requirements of this code
to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differ-
ences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced
standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
102.8 Requirements not covered by code. Requirements nec-
essaryfor the strength, stability or proper operation of an exist-
ing fixture, structure or equipment, or for the public safety,
health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this
code, shall be determined by the code official.
SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
103.1 General. The department of property maintenance
inspection is hereby created and the executive official in charge
thereof shall be known as the code official.
103.2 Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by
the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction; and the code
official shall not be removed from office except for cause and
after full opportunity to be heard on specific and relevant
charges by and before the appointing authority.
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures
of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing
authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint a
deputy code official, other related technical officers, inspectors
and other employees.
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103.4 Liability. The code official, officer or employee charged
with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdic-
tion, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is
hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage
accruing to persons or property as a result of an act required or
permitted in the discharge of official duties.
Any suit instituted against any officer or employee because -
of anact performed by that officer or employee in the lawful
discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall
be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until
the final termination of the proceedings. The code official or
any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in an action, suitor
proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of
this code; and any officer of the department of property mainte-
nanceinspection, acting in good faith and without malice, shall
be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provi-
sions or by reason of any actor omission in the performance of.
official duties in connection therewith. _
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by
the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this
code shall be as indicated in the following schedule.
[JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE.]
SECTION 104
.DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL
104.1 General. The code official shall enforce the provisions
of this code.
104.2 Rule-making authority. The code official shall have
authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety
and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and proce-
dures; to interpret and implement the provisions of this code; to
secure the intent thereof; and to designate requirements appli-
cable because of local climatic or other conditions. Such rules
shall not have the effect of waiving structural or fire perfor-
mancerequirements specifically provided for in this code, or of
violating accepted engineering methods involving public
safety.
104.3 Inspections. The code official shall make all of the
required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by
approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspec-
tions shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer
of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The
code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as
deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that
arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
104.4 Right of entry. The code official is authorized to enter
the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect subject
to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and sei-
zures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the code official is
authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law.
104.5 Identification. The code official shall carry proper iden-
tification when inspecting structures or premises in the perfor-
mance of duties under this code.
104.6 Notices and orders. The code official shall issue all nec-
essary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
104.7 Department records. The code official shall keep offi-
cial records of all business and activities of the department
specified in the provisions of this code. Such records shall be
retained in the official records as long as the building or struc-
ture to which such records relate remains in existence, unless
otherwise provided for by other regulations.
SECTION 105
APPROVAL
105.1 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties
involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the code
official shall have the authority to grant modifications for indi-
vidualcases, provided the code official shall first find that spe-
cial individual reason makes the strict letter of this code
impractical and the modification is in compliance with the
intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does
not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details
of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered
in the department files.
105.2 Alternative materials, methods and equipment. The
provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installa-
tion of any material or to prohibit any method of construction
not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such
alternative has been approved. An alternative material or
method of construction shall be approved where the code offi-
cial finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies
with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the mate-
rial, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at
least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality,
strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.
105.3 Required testing. Whenever there is insufficient evi-
dence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evi-
dence that a material or method does not conform to the
requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for
alternative materials or methods, the code official shall have the
authority to require tests to be made as evidence of compliance
at no expense to the jurisdiction.
105.3.1 Test methods. Test methods shall be as specified in
this code or by other recognized test standards. In the
absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the code
official shall be permitted to approve appropriate testing
procedures performed by an approved agency.
105.3.2 Test reports. Reports of tests shall be retained by
the code official for the period required for retention of pub-
lic records.
105.4 Material and equipment reuse. Materials, equipment
and devices shall not be reused unless such elements are in
good repair or have been reconditioned and tested when neces-
sary, placed in good and proper working condition and
approved.
SECTION 106
VIOLATIONS
106.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or
corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the
provisions of this code.
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106.2 Notice of violation. The code official shall serve a notice
of violation or order in accordance with Section 107.
106.3 Prosecution of violation. Any person failing to comply
with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with
Section 107 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil
infraction as determined by the local municipality, and the vio-
lation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of
violation is not complied with, the code official shall institute
the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, cor-
rect or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termi-
nation of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation
of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made
pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having
jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real
estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien
upon such real estate.
106.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a pro-
vision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of
the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits
provided by state or local laws. Each day that a violation con-
tinues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a sepa-
rate offense. ,
106.5 Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties
herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the
jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, cor-
rect or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a
building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, con-
duct, business or utilization of the building, structure or pre-
mises.
107.3 Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed to be
properly served if a copy thereof is:
Delivered personally;
2. Sent by certified or first-class mail addressed to the last
known address; or
3. If the notice is returned showing that the letter was not
delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicu-
ous place in or about the structure affected by such
notice.
107.4 Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with orders and
notices shall be as set forth in Section 106.4.
107.5 'IYansfer of ownership. It shall be unlawful for the
owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a
compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation has been
served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of
such dwelling unit or structure to another until the provisions
of the compliance order or notice of violation have been com-
plied with, or until such owner shall first furnish the grantee,
transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any compliance
order or notice of violation issued by the code official and shall
furnish to the code official a signed and notarized statement
from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledg-
ing the receipt of such compliance order or notice of violation
and fully accepting .the responsibility without condition for
making the corrections or repairs required by such compliance
order or notice of violation.
SECTION 108
UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION 107
NOTICES AND ORDERS
107.1 Notice to person responsible. Whenever the code offi-
cial determines that there has been a violation of this code or
has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice
shall be given in the manner prescribed in Sections 107.2 and
107.3 to the person responsible for the violation as specified in
this code. Notices for condemnation procedures shall also
comply with Section 108.3.
107.2 Form. Such notice prescribed in Section 107.1 shall be
in accordance with all of the following:
1. Be in writing.
2. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for iden-
tification.
3. Include a statement of the violation. or violations and-why
the notice is being issued.
4. Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to
make the repairs and improvements required to bring the
dwelling unit or structure into compliance with the pro-
visions of this code.
5. Inform the property owner of the right to appeal.
6. Include a statement of the right to file a lien in accordance
with Section 106.3.
108.1 General. When a structure or equipment is found by the
code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for
human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such structure shall be
condemned pursuant to the provisions of this code.
108.1.1 Unsafe structures. An unsafe structure is one that
is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or
safety of the public or the occupants of the structure by not
providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occu-
pants in the event of fire,.or because such structure contains
unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated,
structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable
foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible.
108.1.2 Unsafe equipment. Unsafe equipment includes
any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway,
electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or
other equipment on the premises or within the structure
which is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment
is a hazard to life, health, property or safety of the public or
occupants of the premises or structure.
108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy. A struc-
ture is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code offi-
cial fmds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because
of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks
maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains
filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination,
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sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment
required by this code, or because the location of the struc-
ture constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or
to the public.
108.1.4 Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one
found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons
than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered or
occupied contrary to law.
108.2 Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant
and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in
danger of structural collapse, the code official is authorized to
post a placard of condemnation on the premises and order the
structure closed up so as not to be an attractive nuisance. Upon
failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time
specified in the order, the code official shall cause the premises
to be closed and secured through any. available public agency
or by contract or arrangement by private persons and the cost
thereof shall be charged against the real estate upon which the
structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate and
may be collected by any other legal resource.
108.3 Notice. Whenever the code official has condemned a
structure or equipment under the provisions of this section,
notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the
structure affected by such notice and served on the owner or the
person or persons responsible for the structure or equipment in
accordance with Section 107.3. If the notice pertains to equip-
ment, it shall also be placed on the condemned equipment. The
notice shall be in the form prescribed in Section 107.2.
108.4 Placarding. Upon failure of the owner or person respon-
sible to comply with the notice provisions within the time
given, the code official shall post on the premises or on defec-
tiveequipment a placazdbearingthe word "Condemned" and a
statement of the penalties provided for occupying the premises,
operating the equipment or removing the placadd.
108.4.1 Placard removal. The code official shall remove
the condemnation placard whenever the defect or defects
upon which the condemnation and placazding action were
based have been eliminated. Any person who defaces or
removes a condemnation placard without the approval of
the code official shall be subject to the penalties provided by
this code.
108.5 Prohibited occupancy. Any occupied structure con-
demned and placazded by the code official shall be vacated as
ordered by the code official. Any person who shall occupy a
placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and
any owner or any person responsible for the premises who shall
let anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate placarded
equipment shall be liable for the penalties provided by this
code.
SECTION 109
EMERGENCY MEASURES
109.1 Imminent danger. When, in the opinion of the code offi-
cial, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a build-
ing or structure which endangers life, or when any structure or
part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the occu-
pation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential dan-
ger to the building occupants or those in the proxunity of any
structure because of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or
the presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of
defective or dangerous equipment, the code official is hereby
authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants
to vacate the premises forthwith. The code official shall cause
to be posted at each entrance to such structure a notice reading
as follows: "This Structure Is Unsafe and Its Occupancy Has
Been Prohibited by the Code Official." It shall be unlawful for
any person to enter such structure except for the purpose of
securing the structure, making the required repairs, removing
the hazardous condition or of demolishing the same.
109.2 Temporary safeguards. Notwithstanding other provi-
sions of this code, whenever, in the opinion of the code official,
there is imminent danger due to an unsafe condition, the code
official shall order the necessary work to be done, including the
boarding up of openings, to render such structure temporarily
safe whether or not the legal procedure herein described has
been instituted; and shall cause such other action to be taken as
the code official deems necessary to meet such emergency.
109.3 Closing streets. When necessary for public safety, the
code official shall temporarily close structures and close, or
order the authority having jurisdiction to close, sidewalks,
streets, public ways and places adjacent to unsafe structures,
and prohibit the same from being utilized.
109.4 Emergency repairs. For the purposes of this section, the
code official shall employ the necessary labor and materials to
perform the required work as expeditiously as possible.
109.5 Costs of emergency repairs. Costs incurred in the per-
formance of emergency work shall be paid by the jurisdiction.
The legal counsel of the jurisdiction shall institute appropriate
action against the owner of the premises where the unsafe
structure is or was located for the recovery"of such costs.
109.6 Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency mea-
sures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected per-
sonshallthereafter, upon petition directed to the appeals boazd,
be afforded a hearing as described in this code.
SECTION 110
DEMOLITION
110.1 General. The code official shall order the owner of any
premises upon which is located any structure, which in the code
official's judgment is so old, dilapidated or has become so out
of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise
unfit for human habitation ar occupancy, and such that it is
unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove
such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made
safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to
demolish and remove at the owner's option; or where there has
been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a
period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such
structure.
110.2 Notices and orders. All notices and orders shall comply
with Section 107.
110.3 Failure to comply. If the owner of a premises fails to
comply with a demolition order within the time prescribed, the
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code official shall cause the structure to be demolished and
removed, either through an available public agency or by con-
tract or arrangement with private persons, and the cost of such
demolition and removal shall be charged against the real estate
upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such
real estate.
110.4 Salvage materials. When any structure has been
ordered demolished and removed, the governing body or other
designated officer under said contract or arrangement aforesaid
shall have the right to sell the salvage and valuable materials at
the highest price obtainable. The net proceeds of such sale,
after deducting the expenses of such demolition and removal,
shall be promptly remitted with a report of such sale or transac-
tion, including the items of expense and the amounts deducted,
for the person who is entitled thereto, subject to any order of a
court. If such a surplus does not remain to be turned over, the
report shall so state.
SECTION 111
MEANS OF APPEAL
111.1 Application for appeal. Any person directly affected by
a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under
this code shall have the right to appeal to the board of appeals,
provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20
days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An
application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have
been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not
fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately sat-
isfied by other means.
111.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall con-
sist of aminimum ofthree members who aze qualified by expe-
rience and training to pass on matters pertaining to property
maintenance and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
The code official shall be an ex-officio member but shall have
no vote on any matter before the boazd. The boazd shall be
appointed by the chief appointing authority, and shall serve
staggered and overlapping terms.
111.2.1 Alternate members. The chief appointing author-
ity shall appoint two or more alternate members who shall
be called by the boazd chairman to hear appeals during the
absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members
shall possess the qualifications required for board member-
ship.
111.3 Notice of meeting. The boazd shall meet upon notice
from the chairman, within 20 days of the filing of an appeal, or
at stated periodic meetings.
111.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be
open to the public. The appellant, the appellant's representa-
tive, the code official and any person whose interests are
affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. A quorum
shall consist of not less than two-thirds of the boazd member-
ship.
111.4.1 Procedure. The boazd shall adopt and make avail-
able to the public through the secretary procedures under
which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not
require compliance with strict rules of evidence, but shall
mandate that only relevant information be received.
111.5 Postponed hearing. When the full board is not present
to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's repre-
sentative shall have the right to request a postponement of the
hearing.
111.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the
decision of the code official only by a concurring vote of a
majority of the total number of appointed board members.
111.6.1 Records and copies. The decision of the boazd
shall be recorded. Copies shall be furnished to the appellant
and to the code official.
111.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take imme-
diate action in accordance with the decision of the board.
111.7 Court review Any person, whether or not a previous
party of the appeal, shall have the right to apply to the appropri-
ate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Appli-
cationfor review shall be made in the manner and time required
by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the
chief administrative officer.
111.8 Stays of enforcement. Appeals of notice and orders
(other than Imminent Danger notices) shall stay the enforce-
ment of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by the
appeals board.
111.2.2 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of
its members to serve as chairman.
111.2.3 Disqualification of member. A member shall not
hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, profes-
sional or financial interest.
111.2.4 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall
designate a qualified person to serve as secretary to the
board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all pro-
ceedings in the office of the chief administrative officer.
111.2.5 Compensation of members. Compensation of
members shall be determined by law.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201
GENERAL
201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following
terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings
shown in this chapter.
201.2 Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense
include the future; words stated in the masculine gender
include the feminine and neuter; the singulaz number includes
the plural and the plural, the singulaz.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms aze not de-
fined in this code and aze defined in the International Building
Code, International Fire Code, International Zoning Code, In-
ternational Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code or
the ICC Electrical Code, such terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to them as stated in those codes.
201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through
the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have
ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
201.5 Parts. Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwelling,"
"premises," "building," "rooming house," "rooming unit"
"housekeeping unit" or "story" are stated in this code, they
shall be construed as though they were followed by the words
"or any part thereof."
SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
APPROVED. Approved by the code official.
BASEMENT. That portion of a building which is partly or
completely below grade.
BATHROOM. A room containing plumbing fixtures includ-
ing abathtub or shower.
BEDROOM. Any room or space used or intended to be used
for sleeping purposes in either a dwelling or sleeping unit.
CODE OFFICIAL. The official who is charged with the
administration and enforcement of this code, or any duly
authorized representative.
CONDEMN. To adjudge unfit for occupancy.
[B] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete,
independent living facilities for one or more persons, including
permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and
sanitation.
EASEMENT. That portion of land or property reserved for
present or future use by a person or agency other than the legal
fee owner(s) of the property. The easement shall be permitted
to be for use under, on or above a said lot or lots.
EXTERIOR PROPERTY. The open space on the premises
and on adj oining property under the control of owners or opera-
tors of such premises.
EXTERMINATION. The control and elimination of insects,
rats or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by
removing or making inaccessible materials that serve as their
food; by poison spraying, fumigating, trapping or by any other
approved pest elimination methods.
GARBAGE. The animal or vegetable waste resulting from the
handling, prepazation, cooking and consumption of food.
GUARD. A building component or a system of building com-
ponents located at or near the open sides of elevated walking
surfaces that minimises the possibility of a fall from the walk-
ing surface to a lower level.
HABITABLE SPACE. Space in a structure for living, sleep-
ing, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls,
storage or utility spaces, and similar areas aze not considered
habitable spaces.
HOUSEKEEPING UNIT. A room or group of rooms form-
ing asingle habitable space equipped and intended to be used
for living, sleeping, cooking and eating which does not contain,
within such a unit, a toilet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
IlVIlVIINENT DANGER. A condition which could cause seri-
ous or life-threatening injury or death at any time.
INFESTATION. The presence, within or contiguous to, a
structure or premises of insects, rats, vermin or other pests.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle which can-
not be driven upon the public streets for reason including but
not limited to being unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state
of disrepair, or incapable of being moved under its own power.
LABELED. Devices, equipment, appliances, or materials to
which has been affixed a label, seal, symbol or other identify-
ing mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory, inspec-
tion agency or other organization concerned with product
evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of the production
of the above-labeled items and by whose label the manufac-
turer attests to compliance with applicable nationally recog-
nized standards.
LET FOR OCCUPANCY OR LET. To permit, provide or
offer possession or occupancy of a dwelling, dwelling unit,
rooming unit, building, premise or structure by a person who is
or is not the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to a written
or unwritten lease, agreement or license, or pursuant to a
recorded or unrecorded agreement of contract for the sale of
land.
OCCUPANCY. The purpose for which a building or portion
thereof is utilized or occupied.
OCCUPANT. Any individual living or sleeping in a building,
or having possession of a space within a building.
OPENABLE AREA. That part of a window, skylight or door
which is available for unobstructed ventilation and which
opens directly to the outdoors.
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OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care or control of a
structure or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation
having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded
in the official records of the state, county or municipality as
holding title to the properly; or otherwise having control of the
property, including the guazdian of the estate of any such per-
son, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such per-
son if ordered to take possession of real property by a court.
PERSON. An individual, corporation, partnership or any
other group acting as a unit.
PREMISES. A lot, plot or parcel of land, easement or public
way, including any structures thereon.
PUBLIC WAY. Any street, alley or similaz parcel of land
essentially unobstructed from the ground to the sky, which is
deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to
the public for public use.
ROOMING HOUSE. A building arranged or occupied for
lodging, with or without meals, for compensation and not
occupied as a one- or two-family dwelling.
ROOMING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms fomrning a
single habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupied for
sleeping or living, but not for cooking purposes.
RUBBISH. Combustible and noncombustible waste materi-
als, except garbage; the term shall include the residue from the
burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials,
paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather,
tree branches, yazd trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter,
glass, crockery and dust and other similaz materials.
[B] SLEEPING UNIT. A room or space in which people
sleep, which can also include permanent provisions for living,
eating and either sanitation or kitchen facilities, but not both.
Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are
not sleeping units.
STRICT LIABILITY OFFENSE. An offense in which the
prosecution in a legal proceeding is not required to prove crimi-
nal intent as a pazt of its case. It is enough to prove that the
defendant either did an act which was prohibited, or failed to do
an act which the defendant was legally required to do.
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed or a portion
thereof.
TENANT. A person, corporation, partnership or group,
whether or not the legal owner of record, occupying a building
or portion thereof as a unit.
TOILET ROOM. A room containing a water closet or urinal
but not a bathtub or shower.
VENTILATION. The natural or mechanical process of sup-
plying conditioned or unconditioned air to, or removing such
air from, any space.
WORKMANLIKE. Executed in a skilled manner; e.g., gen-
erally plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged and without
marring adjacent work.
YARD. An open space on the same lot with a structure.
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SECTION 301
GENERAL
301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the
minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for
maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall main-
tain the structures and exterior property in compliance with
these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this
code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit
another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary
and safe condition and which do not comply with the require-
ments of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming
unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a
clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit,
rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they
occupy and control.
301.3 Vacant structures and land. All vacant structures and
premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean,
safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not
to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public
health or safety.
SECTION 302
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
302.1 Sanitation. All exterior property and premises shall be
maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occu-
pant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such
occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
302.2 Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded
and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the
accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure
located thereon.
Exception: Approved retention areas and reservoirs.
302.3 Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways,
stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept
in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous
conditions.
302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be main-
tained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of (jurisdic-
tion to insert height in inches). All noxious weeds shall be
prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants
and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however,
this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a prop-
erty to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of viola-
tion, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with
Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having juris-
diction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation,
any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor
hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the
property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing
thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the
owner or agent responsible for the property.
302.5 Rodent harborage. All structures and exterior property
shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where
rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by
approved processes which will not be injurious to human
health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken
to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation.
302.6 Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers
shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke,
odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abut-
ting or adjacent public or private property or that of another
tenant.
302.7 Accessory structures. All accessory structures, includ-
ing detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained
structurally sound and in good repair.
302.8 Motor vehicles. Except as provided for in other regula-
tions, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be
parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at
any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the
process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is
prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.
Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo
major overhaul, including body work, provided that such
work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed
area designed and approved for such purposes.
302.9 Defacement of property. No person shall willfully or
wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of
any structure or building on any private or public property by
placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said sur-
face to an approved state of maintenance and repair.
SECTION 303
SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
303.1 Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall be maintained
in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair.
303.2 Enclosures. Private swimming pools, hot ±ubs and spas,
containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth shall
be completely surrounded by a fence or bamer at least 48
inches (1219 mm) in height above the finished ground level
measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates
and doors in such barriers shall be self-closing and self-latch-
ing. Where the self-latching device is less than 54 inches (1372
mm) above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall
be located on the pool side of the gate. Self-closing and self-
latching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will posi-
tivelyclose and latch when released from an open position of 6
inches (152 mm) from the gatepost. No existing pool enclosure
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shall be removed, replaced or changed in a manner that reduces
its effectiveness as a safety barrier.
Exception: Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that com-
plies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provi-
sions of this section.
SECTION 304
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
304.1 General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained
in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose
a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
304.2 Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including
but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices,
porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained
in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-
resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and
decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment.
Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and sur-
faces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those
between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows,
doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and
water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall
be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces
with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit
future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed
from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by
oxidation are exempt from this requirement.
[F] 304.3 Premises identiflication. Buildings shall have
approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly
legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property.
These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address
numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers
shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum
stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
304.4 Structural members. All structural members shall be
maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of
safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
304.5 Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be main-
tainedplumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be
kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and
other pests.
304.6 Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free from
holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained
weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to
prevent deterioration.
304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be
sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage
shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the
walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters
and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free
from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a man-
ner that creates a public nuisance.
304.8 Decorative features. All cornices, belt courses, corbels,
terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features
shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and
in a safe condition.
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304.9 Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions includ-
ing, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awn-
ings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be
maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be
kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces
of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and
against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coat-
ing materials, such as paint or similaz surface treatment.
304.10 Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exte-
rior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances
attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in
good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting
the imposed loads.
304.11 Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers,
smoke stacks, and similaz appurtenances shall be maintained
structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed
surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements
and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-
coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
304.12 Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall
be fumly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed
loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
304.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window,
skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good
repair and weather tight.
304.13.1 Glazing. All glazing materials shall be maintained
free from cracks and holes.
304.13.2 Openable windows. Every window, other than a
fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being
held in position by window hazdwaze.
304.14 Insect screens. During the period from [DATE] to
[DATE], every door, window and other outside opening required
for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food
service areas or any areas where products to be included or uti-
lized in food for human consumption are processed, manufac-
tured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved
tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16
mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control
shall have aself-closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other
approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans,
are employed.
304.15 Doors. All exterior doors; door assemblies and hazd-
ware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all en-
trances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure
the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance
with Section 702.3.
304.16 Basement hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall
be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and sur-
face drainage water.
304.17 Guards for basement windows. Every basement win-
dow that is openable shall be supplied with rodent shields,
storm windows or other approved protection against the entry
of rodents.
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304.1$ Building security, Doors, windows or hatchways for
dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro-
vided with devices designed to provide security for the occu-
pants and property within.
304.18.1 Doors. Doors providing access to a dwelling unit,
rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or
let shall be equipped with a deadbolt lock designed to be
readily openable from the side from which egress is to be
made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
and shall have a lock throw of not less than 1 inch (25 mm).
Such deadbolt locks shall be installed according to the man-
ufacturer's specifications and maintained in good working
order. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not
be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock.
304.18.2 Windows. Operable windows located in whole or
in part within 6 feet (1828 mm) above ground level or a
walking surface below that provide access to a dwelling
unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented,
leased or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking
device.
304.18.3 Basement hatchways. Basement hatchways that
provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or house-
keeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped
with devices that secure the units from unauthorized entry.
SECTION 305
INTERIOR STRUCTURE
305.1 General. The interior of a structure and equipment
therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound
and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of
the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sani-
tary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a room-
ing house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or
more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupan-
cies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the
shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property.
305.2 Structural members. All structural members shall be
maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting
the imposed loads.
305.3 Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including win-
dows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary
condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be
repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster,
decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be
corrected.
305.4 Stairs and walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, landing,
balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall be main-
tained in sound condition and good repair.
305.5 Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall
be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed
loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
305.6 Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably
well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and
closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, head-
ers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment
hardware.
SECTION 306
HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS
306.1 General. Every exterior and interior flight of stairs hav-
ingmorethan four risers shall have a handrail on one side of the
stair and every open portion of a stair, landing, balcony, porch,
deck, ramp or other walking surface which is more than 30
inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below shall have
guards. Handrails shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm)
high or more than 42 inches (1067 mm) high measured verti-
" cally above the nosing of the tread or above the fmished floor of
the landing or walking surfaces. Guards shall not be less than
30 inches (762 mm) high above the floor of the landing, bal-
cony, porch, deck, or ramp or other walking surface.
Exception: Guards shall not be required where exempted
by the adopted building code.
SECTION 307
RUBBISH AND GARBAGE
307.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior
property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall
be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
307.2 Disposal of rubbish. Every occupant of a structure shall
dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing
such rubbish in approved containers.
307.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every
occupied premises shall supply approved covered contain-
ers for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be
responsible for the removal of rubbish.
307.2.2 Refrigerators. Refrigerators and similar equip-
ment not in operation shall not be discarded, abandoned or
stored on premises without first removing the doors.
307.3 Disposal of garbage. Every occupant of a structure shall
dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing
such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or
approved garbage containers.
307.3.1 Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling
shall supply one of the following: an approved mechanical
food waste grinder in each dwelling unit; an approved incin-
eratorunit inthe structure available to the occupants in each
dwelling uzut; or an approved leakproof, covered, outside
garbage container.
307.3.2 Containers. The operator of every establishment
producing garbage shall provide, and at all times cause to be
utilized, approved leakproof containers provided with
close-fitting covers for the storage of such materials until
removed from the premises for disposal.
SECTION 308
EXTERMINATION
308.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect
and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or
rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved
processes that will not be injurious to human health. After
extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent
reinfestation.
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308.2 Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible
for extermination within the structure prior to renting or leas-
ing the structure.
308.3 Single occupant. The occupant of aone-family dwelling
or of a single-tenant nonresidential structure shall be responsi-
ble for extermination on the premises.
308.4 Multiple occupancy. The owner of a structure contain-
ing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a room-
ing house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for
extermination in the public or shared areas of the structure and
exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occu-
pant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occu-
pant shall be responsible for extermination.
308.5 Occupant. The occupant of any structure shall be
responsible for the continued rodent and pest-free condition of
the structure.
Exception: Where the infestations are caused by defects in
the structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermina-
tion.
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LIGHT, VENTILATION AND
OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
SECTION 401
GENERAL
401.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the
minimum conditions and standards for light, ventilation and
space for occupying a structure.
401.2 Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide
and maintain light, ventilation and space conditions in compli-
ance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as
owner-occupant, or permit another person to occupy, any pre-
misesthat donot comply with the requirements of this chapter.
401.3 Alternative devices. In lieu of the means for natural
light and ventilation herein prescribed, artificial light or
mechanical ventilation complying with the International
Building Code shall be permitted.
SECTION 402
LIGHT
402.1 Habitable spaces. Every habitable space shall have at
least one window of approved size facing directly to the out-
doors or to a court. The minimum total glazed area for every
habitable space shall be 8 percent of the floor area of such
room. Wherever walls or other portions of a structure face a
window of any room and such obstructions are located less
than 3 feet (914 mm) from the window and extend to a level
above that of the ceiling of the room, such window shall not be
deemed to face directly to the outdoors nor to a court and shall
not be included as contributing to the required minimum total
window area for the room.
Exception: Where natural light for rooms or spaces without
exterior glazing azeas is provided through an adjoining
room, the unobstructed opening to the adjoining room shall
be at least 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room or
space, but not less than 25 square feet (2.33 mz). The exte-
rior glazing area shall be based on the total floor azea being
served.
402.2 Common halls and stairways. Every common hall and
stairway in residential occupancies, other than in one- and two-
family dwellings, shall be lighted at all times with at least a 60-
watt standard incandescent light bulb for each 200 square feet
(19 m2) of floor area or equivalent illumination, provided that
the spacing between lights shall not be greater than 30 feet
(9144 mm). In other than residential occupancies, means of
egress, including exterior means of egress, stairways shall be
illuminated at all times the building space served by the means
of egress is occupied with a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux)
at floors, landings and treads.
402.3 Other spaces. All other spaces shall be provided with
natural or artificial light sufficient to permit the maintenance of
sanitary conditions, and the safe occupancy of the space and
utilization of the appliances, equipment and fixtures.
SECTION 403
VENTILATION
403.1 Habitable spaces. Every habitable space shall have at
least one openable window. The total openable area of the win-
dow in every room shall be equal to at least 45 percent of the
minimum glazed area required in Section 402.1.
Exception: Where rooms and spaces without openings to
the outdoors aze ventilated through an adjoining room, the
unobstructed opening to the adjoining room shall be at least
8 percent of the floor azea of the interior room or space, but
not less than 25 squaze feet (2.33 mz). The ventilation open-
ings to the outdoors shall be based on a total floor area being
ventilated.
403.2 Bathrooms and toilet rooms. Every bathroom and toi-
let room shall comply with the ventilation requirements for
habitable spaces as required by Section 403.1, except that a
window shall not be required in such spaces equipped with a
mechanical ventilation system. Air exhausted by a mechanical
ventilation system from a bathroom or toilet room shall dis-
charge to the outdoors and shall not be recirculated.
403.3 Cooking facilities. Unless approved through the certifi-
cate of occupancy, cooking shall not be permitted in any room-
ing unit or dormitory unit, and a cooking facility or appliance
shall not be permitted to be present in the rooming unit or dor-
mitory unit.
Exceptions:
1. Where specifically approved in writing by the code
official.
2. Devices such as coffee pots and microwave ovens
shall not be considered cooking appliances.
403.4 Process ventilation. Where injurious, toxic, irritating or
noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists are generated, a local
exhaust ventilation system shall be provided to remove the con-
taminating agent at the source. Air shall be exhausted to the
exterior and not be recirculated to any space.
403.5 Clothes dryer exhaust. Clothes dryer exhaust systems
shall be independent of all other systems and shall be exhausted
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
SECTION 404
OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
404.1 Privacy. Dwelling units, hotel units, housekeeping units,
rooming units and dormitory units shall be arranged to provide
privacy and be sepazate from other adjoining spaces.
404.2 Minimum room widths. A habitable room, other than a
kitchen, shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm) in any plan
dimension. Kitchens shall have a cleaz passageway of not less
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than 3 feet (914 mm) between counterfronts and appliances or
counterfronts and walls.
404.3 Minimum ceiling heights. Habitable spaces, hallways,
corridors, laundry azeas, bathrooms, toilet rooms and habitable
basement areas shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than
7 feet (2134 mm).
Exceptions:
1. In one- and two-family dwellings, beams or girders
spaced not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center and
projecting not more than 6 inches (152 mm) below the
required ceiling height.
2. Basement rooms in one- and two-family dwellings
occupied exclusively for laundry, study or recreation
purposes, having a ceiling height of not less than 6
feet 8 inches (2033 mm) with not less than 6 feet 4
inches (1932 mm) of clear height under beams, gird-
ers, ducts and similar obstructions.
3. Rooms occupied exclusively for sleeping, study or
similar purposes and having a sloped ceiling over all
or part of the room, with a clear ceiling height of at
least 7 feet (2134 mm) over not less than one-third of
the required minimum floor area. In calculating the
floor area of such rooms, only those portions of the
floor area with a clear ceiling height of 5 feet (1524
mm) or more shall be included.
404.4 Bedroom and living room requirements. Every bed-
room and living room shall comply with the requirements of
Sections 404.4.1 through 404.4.5.
404.4.1 Room area.. Every living room shall contain at
least 120 square feet (11.2 m2) and every bedroom shall con-
tain at least 70 square feet (6.5 mz).
404.4.2 Access from bedrooms. Bedrooms shall not con-
stitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habit-
able spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress
from other habitable spaces.
Exception: Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms.
404.4.3 Water closet accessibility. Every bedroom shall
have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory
without passing through another bedroom. Every bedroom
in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water
closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom
or an adjacent story.
404.4.4 Prohibited occupancy. Kitchens and nonhabitable
spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes.
404.4.5 Other requirements. Bedrooms shall comply with
the applicable provisions of this code including, but not lim-
ited to, the light, ventilation, room area, ceiling height and
room width requirements of this chapter; the plumbing
facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chap-
ter 5; the heating facilities and electrical receptacle require-
ments of Chapter 6; and the smoke detector and emergency
escape requirements of Chapter 7.
' 404.5 Overcrowding. The number of persons occupying a
dwelling unit shall not create conditions that, in the opinion of
the code official, endanger the life, health, safety or welfare of
the occupants.
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404.6 Efficiency unit. Nothing in this section shall prohibit an
efficiency living unit from meeting the following require-
ments:
1. A unit occupied by not more than two occupants shall
have a clear floor azea of not less than 220 square feet
- (20.4 m2). A unit occupied by three occupants shall have
a clear floor area of not less than 320 square feet (29.7
m2). These required areas shall be exclusive of the azeas
required by Items 2 and 3.
2. The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking
appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear
working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in
front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall
be provided.
3. The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom con-
taining awater closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
4. The maximum number of occupants shall be three.
404.7 Food preparation. All spaces to be occupied for food
preparation purposes shall contain suitable space and equip-
ment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner.
There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary
disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for tem-
porary storage.
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PLUMBING FACILITIES AND
FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 501
GENERAL
501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the
minimum plumbing systems, facilities and plumbing fixtures
to be provided.
501.2 Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide
and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in
compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy
as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any
structure or premises which does not comply with the require-
ments of this chapter.
[P] SECTION 502
REQUIRED FACILITIES
502.1 Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall contain its
own bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and kitchen sink
which shall be maintained in a sanitary, safe working condi-
tion. The lavatory shall be placed in the same room as the water
closet or located in close proximity to the door leading directly
into the room in which such water closet is located. A kitchen
sink shall not be used as a substitute for the required lavatory.
502.2 Rooming houses. At least one water closet, lavatory and
bathtub or shower shall be supplied for each four rooming
units.
502.3 Hotels. Where private water closets, lavatories and baths
are not provided, one water closet, one lavatory and one bath-
tub or shower having access from a public hallway shall be pro-
vided for each ten occupants.
502.4 Employees' facilities. A minimum of one water closet,
one lavatory and one drinking facility shall be available to
employees.
502.4.1 Drinking facilities. Drinking facilities shall be a
drinking fountain, water cooler, bottled water cooler or dis-
posable cups next to a sink or water dispenser. Drinking
facilities shall not be located in toilet rooms or bathrooms.
503.3 Location of employee toilet facilities. Toilet facilities
shill have access from within the employees' working azea.
The required toilet facilities shall be located not more than one
story above or below the employees' working area and the path
of travel to such facilities shall not exceed a distance of 500 feet
(152 m). Employee facilities shall either be separate facilities
or combined employee and public facilities.
Exception: Facilities that are required for employees in
storage structures or kiosks, which are located in adjacent
structures under the same ownership, lease or control, shall
not exceed a travel distance of 500 feet (152 m) from the
employees' regular working area tb the facilities.
503.4 Floor surface. In other than dwelling units, every toilet
room floor shall be maintained to be a smooth, hard,
nonabsorbent surface to permit such floor to be easily kept in a
clean and sanitary condition.
[P] SECTION 504
PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES
504.1 General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly
installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept
free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of per-
forming the function for which such plumbing fixtures are
designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe,
sanitary and functional condition.
504.2 Fixture clearances. Plumbing fixtures'shall have ade-
quate clearances for usage and cleaning.
504.3 Plumbing system hazards. Where it is found that a
plumbing system in a structure constitutes a hazazd to the occu-
pants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, inade-
quate venting, cross connection, backsiphonage, improper
installation, deterioration or damage or for similar reasons, the
code official shall require the defects to be corrected to elimi-
nate the hazard.
SECTION 505
WATER SYSTEM
[P] SECTION 503
TOILET ROOMS
503.1 Privacy. Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall provide pri-
vacy and shall not constitute the only passageway to a hall or
other space, or to the exterior. A door and interior locking
device shall be provided for all common or shared bathrooms
and toilet rooms in a multiple dwelling.
503.2 Location. Toilet rooms and bathrooms serving hotel
units, rooming units or dormitory units or housekeeping units,
shall have access by traversing not more than one flight of stairs
and shall have access from a common hall or passageway.
505.1 General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drink-
ing fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be
properly connected to either a public water system or to an
approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories,
laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with
hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the
International Plumbing Code.
[P] 505.2 Contamination. The water supply shall be main-
tamedfree from contamination, and all water inlets for plumb-
ing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the
fixture. Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucets and other
hose bibs or faucets to which hoses aze attached and left in
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place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric-type vac-
uum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose con-
nection vacuum breaker.
505.3 Supply. The water supply system shall be installed and
maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbing fixtures,
devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pres-
sures adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly,
safely, and free from defects and leaks.
505.4 Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall
be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an
adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink,
lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature
of not less than 110°F (43 °C). Agas-burning water heater shall
not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other
occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combus-
tion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and
pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be
properly installed and maintained on water heaters.
[P] SECTION 506
SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM
506.1 General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly con-
nected to either a public sewer system or to an approved private
sewage disposal system.
506.2 Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and
sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from
obstructions, leaks and defects.
[P] SECTION 507
STORM DRAINAGE
507.1 General. Drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and
courts, and other open areas on the premises shall not be dis-
charged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
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MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 601
GENERAL
601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the
minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to
be provided.
601.2 Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide
and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and equip-
ment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall
not occupy asowner-occupant or permit another person to
occupy any premises which does not comply with the require-
ments of this chapter.
SECTION 602
HEATING FACILITIES
602.1 Facilities required. Heating facilities shall be provided
in structures as required by this section.
602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided
with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room tempera-
ture of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet
rooms based on the winter outdoor design temperature for the
locality indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing
Code. Cooking appliances shall not be used to provide space
heating to meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: In areas where the average monthly tempera-
ture is above 30°F (-1°C), a minimum temperature of 65°F
(18°C) shall be maintained.
602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building
who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping
units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to
the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from
[DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F
(20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.
Exceptions:
1. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter
outdoor design temperature for the locality, mainte-
nance of the minimum room temperature shall not be
required provided that the heating system is operating
at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design
temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in
Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.
2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is
above 30°F (-1°C) a minimum temperature of 65°F
(18°C) shall be maintained.
602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work
spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from
[DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F
(18°C) during the period the spaces aze occupied.
Exceptions:
1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require
cooling or special temperature conditions.
2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vig-
orous physical activities.
602.5 Room temperature measurement. The required room
temperatures shall be measured 3 feet (914 mm) above the
floor neaz the center of the room and 2 feet (610 mm) inward
from the center of each exterior wall.
SECTION 603
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
603.1 Mechanical appliances. All mechanical appliances,
fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances
and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and
maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of
performing the intended function.
603.2 Removal of combustion products. All fuel-burning
equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved
chimney or vent.
Exception: Fuel-burning equipment and appliances which
aze labeled for unvented operation.
603.3 Clearances. All required clearances to combustible
materials shall be maintained.
603.4 Safety controls. All safety controls for fuel-burning
equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.
603.5 Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combus-
tion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space containing the
fuel-burning equipment shall be provided for the fuel-burning
equipment.
603.6 Energy conservation devices. Devices intended to
reduce fuel consumption by attachment to afuel-burning appli-
ance, to the fuel supply line thereto, or to the vent outlet or vent
piping therefrom, shall not be installed unless labeled for such
purpose and the installation is specifically approved.
SECTION 604
ELECTRICAL FACILITIES
604.1 Facilities required. Every occupied building shall be
provided with an electrical system in compliance with the
requirements of this section and Section 605.
604.2 Service. The size and usage of appliances and equipment
shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional
facilities in accordance with the ICC Electrical Code. Dwelling
units shall be served by a three-wire, 120/240 volt, single-
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phase electrical service having a rating of not less than 60
amperes.
604.3 Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the
electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occu-
pants or the structure by reason of inadequate service,
improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets,
improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for
similar reasons, the code official shall require the defects to be
corrected to eliminate the hazard.
SECTION 605
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
605.1 Installation. All electrical equipment, wiring and appli-
ances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and
approved manner.
605.2 Receptacles. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall
contain at least two sepazate and remote receptacle outlets.
Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounded-type
receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter. Every bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle.
Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault
circuit interrupter protection.
~ 605.3 Luminaires. Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet
room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and fur-
~ nace room shall contain at least one electric luminaire.
SECTION 606
ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS
606.1 General. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be
~ maintained in compliance with ASME A17.1. The most cur-
,y rent certification of inspection shall be on display at all times
within the elevator or attached to the escalator or dumbwaiter,
or the certificate shall be available for public inspection in the
office of the building operator. The inspection and tests shall be
performed at not less than -the periodical intervals listed in
ASME A17.1, Appendix N, except where otherwise.specified
by the authority having jurisdiction.
606.2 Elevators. In buildings equipped with passenger eleva-
tors, at least one elevator shall be maintained in operation at all
times when the building is occupied.
Exception: Buildings equipped with only one elevator shall
be permitted to have the elevator temporarily out of service
for testing or servicing.
SECTION 607
DUCT SYSTEMS
607.1 General. Duct systems shall be maintained free of
obstructions and shall be capable of performing the required
function.
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FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 701
GENERAL
701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the
minimum conditions and standards for fire safety relating to
structures and exterior premises, including fire safety facilities
and equipment to be provided.
701.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall provide
and maintain such fire safety facilities and equipment in com-
pliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as
owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any pre-
misesthat donot comply with the requirements of this chapter.
[F] SECTION 702
MEANS OF EGRESS
702.1 General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of
travel shall be provided from any point in a building or structure
to the public way, Means of egress shall comply with the Inter-
national Fire Code.
702.2 Aisles. The required width of aisles in accordance with
the International Fire Code shall be unobstructed.
702.3 Locked doors. All means of egress doors shall be readily
operable from the side from which egress is to be made without
the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, except where the
door hardware conforms to that permitted by the International
Building Code.
702.4. Emergency escape openings. Required emergency
escape openings shall be maintained in accordance with the
code in effect at the time of construction, and the following.
Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be oper-
ational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or
tools.l3azs, grilles, grates or similar devices aze permitted to be
placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided
the minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that
was in effect at the time of construction and such devices shall
be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a
key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal
operation of the escape and rescue opening.
[F] SECTION 703
FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS
703.1 Fire-resistance-rated assemblies. The required fire-
resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated walls, fire stops, shaft
enclosures, partitions and floors shall be maintained.
703.2 Opening protectives. Required opening protectives
shall be maintained in an operative condition. All fire and
smokestop doors shall be maintained in operable condition.
Fire -doors and smoke barrier doors shall not be blocked or
obstructed or otherwise made inoperable.
[F] SECTION 704
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
704.1 General. All systems, devices and equipment to detect a
fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any com-
binationthereof shall be maintained in an operable condition at
all times in accordance with the International Fire Code.
704.2 Smoke alarms. Single ormultiple-station smoke alarms
shall be installed and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and
in dwellings not regulated in Group R occupancies, regardless
of occupant load at all of the following locations:
1. On the ceiling or wall outside of each sepazate sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.
In each room used for sleeping purposes.
3. In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements
and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabit-
able attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split lev-
els and without an intervening door between the adjacent
levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall
suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the
lower level is less than one full story below the upper
level.
Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in
other groups in accordance with the International Fire Code.
704.3 Power source. In Group R occupancies and in dwellings
not regulated as Group R occupancies, single-station smoke
alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wir-
ing provided that such wiring is served from a commercial
source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke
alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring
shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other
than as required for overcurrent protection.
Exception: Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery
operated in buildings where no construction is taking place,
buildings that are not served from a commercial power
source and in existing areas of buildings undergoing alter-
ations or repairs that do not result in the removal of interior
wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there
is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could
provide access for building wiring without the removal of
interior finishes.
704.4 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is
required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit in
Group R-2, R-3, R-4 and in dwellings not regulated as Group R
occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such
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a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the
alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible
in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all interven-
ing doors closed.
Exceptions:
1. Interconnection is not required in buildings which are
not undergoing alterations, repairs, or construction of
any kind.
2. Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be
interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result
in the removal of interior wall or ceiling fmishes expos-
ing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or
basement available which could provide access for inter-
connection without the removal of interior fmishes.
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ORDINANCE
The International Codes aze designed and promulgated to be adopted by reference by ordinance. Jurisdictions wishing to adopt the
2006 International Property Maintenance Code as an enforceable regulation governing existing structures and premises should
ensure that certain factual information is included in the adopting ordinance at the time adoption is being considered by the appro-
priate governmental body. The following sample adoption ordinance addresses several key elements of a code adoption ordinance,
including the information required for insertion into the code text.
SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
ORDINANCE NO.
An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION] adopting the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, regulating and
governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities
and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures aze safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and
use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing struc-
tures in the [JURISDICTION]; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; repealing Ordinance No.
of the [JURISDICTION] and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.
The [GOVERNING BODY] of the [JURISDICTION] does ordain as follows:
Section 1. That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the [TITLE OF JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF
RECORDS] of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], being mazked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edi-
tion, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the [JURISDIC-
TION], in the State of [STATE NAME] for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and
structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure
that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human
occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and col-
lection offeestherefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance
Code on file in the office of the [.iuxisnlCTTOx] are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordi-
nance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.
Section 2. The following sections are hereby revised:
Section 101.1. Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION]
Section 103.5. Insert: (APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]
Section 302.4. Insert: [HEIGHT IN INCHES]
Section 304.14. Insert: [DATES IN TWO LOCATIONS]
Section 602.3. Insert: [DATES IN TWO LOCATIONS]
Section 602.4. Insert: [DATES IN TWO LOCATIONS]
Section 3. That Ordinance No. of [JURISDICTION] entitled [FILL IN HERE THE COMPLETE TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE OR
ORDINANCES IN EFFECT AT THE PRESENT TIME 50 THATTHEY WILL BE REPEALED BY DEFINITE MENTION] and all other ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith aze hereby repealed.
Section 4. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The [GOVERNING BODY] hereby declares that it
would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declazed unconstitutional.
Section 5. That nothing in this ordinance or in the Property Maintenance Code herebyadopted shall be construed to affect any suit
or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or exist-
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ing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of
any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.
Section 6. That the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] is hereby ordered and duected to cause this ordinance to be published.
(An additional provision may be required to direct the number of times the ordinance is to be published and to specify that it is to be
in a newspaper in general circulation. Posting may also be required.)
Section 7. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted
hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect [TIME PERIOD] from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.
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the conditions under which work may be resumed. Where an emergency exists,
the building official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping
the work.
(4) Revocation of permits.
(5)
a. Misrepresentation of application. The building official may revoke a permit
or approval, issued under the provisions of this code, in case there has beQn
any false statement or misrepresentations as to the material fact in the
application or plans on which the permit or approval was.based.
b. Volation of code provisions. The building official may revoke a permit upon
determination by the building official that the construction, erection,
alteration, repair, moving, demolition, installation or replacement of the
building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems for
which the permit was issued is in violation of, or not in conformity with, the
provisions of this code.
Unsafe buildings or systems. All buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical
or plumbing, systems which are unsafe, unsanitary, or do not provide adequate
egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human
life, or which in relation to existing use, constitute a hazard to safety or health,
are considered unsafe buildings or service systems. All such unsafe buildings,
structures or service systems are hereby declared illegal and shall n be abated
by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the provisions of
the. Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code.
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(6) Requirements not covered by code. Any requirements necessary for the streng~'h,
stability or proper operation .of an existing or proposed building, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or for the public safety, health
and general welfare, not specifically covered by this or the other technical codes,
shall be determined by the building official.
(Ord. No. 25-02-32, § 2, 11-11-02)
Sec. 6-18. Construction site management.
(a) Issuance of permit. No building permit shall be issued unless a construction site
management plan has been submitted and approved by the building official. Persons who
intend to make any of the following improvements: lot clearing, grading, stockpiling of soil,
demolition, building construction or reconstruction, building alteration or addition shall
designate either a licensed contractor or owner-builder for the purposes of the construction site
management requirements. These requirements set,,,;n;,,,um standards far the operation of
the project site to eliminate or minimize impacts to the site and to the neighborhood to include
containment of sediment, surface water discharge, erosion of soil, vehicle parking and loading
area, traffic control, fencing, placement of materials, safety, neatness and cleanliness.
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