The BOCA National Property Maintenance Code as adopted is hereby amended and revised in the following respects:
(a) Section PM-101.1 - The regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the Village of Ashville, hereinafter referred as “the Code”. “Code Official” as used in this Code, means any Building/Zoning Inspector of the Village of Ashville.
(b) Section PM-106.2 - PENALTY - Any person who shall violate a provision 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 continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(c) Section PM-304.12 - INSECT SCREENS - During the period from April 1, to November 1, every door, window and other outside opening utilized or required for ventilation purposes serving any structure containing habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where items to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device which shall at all times be maintained in good working condition.
EXCEPTION: Screen doors shall not be required for out swinging doors or other types of openings which make screening impracticable, provided other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellant fans are employed.
(d) Section PM-602.2.1 - HEAT SUPPLY - Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guest house on terms, either express or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply sufficient heat during the period from October 1, to May 15, to maintain the room temperature specified in Section PM-602.2 during the hours between 6:30 a.m and 10:30 p.m. of each day and not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) during other hours.
(e) Section PM-602.3 - NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES - Every enclosed occupied work space shall be maintained with sufficient heat during the period from October 1 to May 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than 55 degrees Fahrenheit during all working hours.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.
(2) Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities. (Ord. 2000-15. Passed 7-24-00.)