12-07-09: ENERGIZING OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

The power company shall not connect to or furnish electrical energy to any electrical installation until notified by the building official that the final inspection has been made and the work found satisfactory; provided, that temporary connection may be made upon approval of same by the electrical inspector. The electrical inspector shall have the power to enter any building in the city for the purpose of inspecting any new or existing electrical installation and shall have the power to condemn and cause the removal of or repair of any installation found unsafe and faulty. Notice of such condemnation shall be given the owner or occupant of such building in writing, and if the defects are not corrected within a reasonable time, the electrical inspector shall order the power company to disconnect the service to the building and to refrain from furnishing electrical energy to the building which contains the defective installation. (Ord. 1713, 10-21-1985)

12-07-11: ELECTRIC SIGNS:

All electric signs shall be erected under the supervision of the building inspector, and such erection shall require a permit. (Ord. 1713, 10-21-1985)

12-07-13: RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING WIRING:

   (1)   Types Of Wiring In Buildings: For the purpose of this section, group R division 1 occupancies (hotels, motels, and boarding houses, transient in nature) three (3) or more stories in height or containing thirteen (13) or more guestrooms, shall require the electrical wiring to be installed in conduit or in electrical metallic tubing or surface metal raceway. (Ord. 2814, 12-7-2009)

   (2)   Range Wiring: All range wiring shall be at least three (3) no. 8 B and S gauge wiring of an approved type cable. (Ord. 1713, 10-21-1985)

12-07-15: DAMAGE NOT ASSUMED BY MUNICIPALITY:

This article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, using, or installing any electrical system or electrical fixtures for damages to anyone injured or damages either in person or property by any defect therein; nor shall the city or any agent thereof be held as assuming such liability by reason of inspection authorized herein or certificates of inspection issued by the administrative authority. (Ord. 1713, 10-21-1985)

12-07-17: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES:

Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment up to but not exceeding the maximum penalties set forth in Idaho Code section 50-302, as amended. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. In addition to or in place of other penalties provided by this code, failure to obtain a permit when required shall cause that permit fee to be quadrupled. (Ord. 2669, 2-20-2007)

ARTICLE 9 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

SECTION:

12-09-01: Adoption Of The International Property Maintenance Code; Amendments

12-09-03: Authority

12-09-01: ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; AMENDMENTS:

The "2018 International Property Maintenance Code," including Appendix A, is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, 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 in the City of Caldwell, with the following additions or amendments:

   IPMC Section 101.1, "Title," is amended to read as follows:

      101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

   IPMC Section 103.5, "Fees," is amended to read as follows:   

      The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as established by resolution of the city of Caldwell.

   IPMC Section 111, "Means of Appeal" is deleted and repealed in its entirety.

   IPMC Section 112.4, "Failure to comply," is amended to read as follows:

      112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be in violation of this ordinance, and subject to the penalties set forth in Section 01-01-05 of the Caldwell City Code.

   IPMC Section 302.4, "Weeds" is deleted and repealed in its entirety.

   IPMC Section 302.8, "Motor Vehicles" is deleted and repealed in its entirety.

   IPMC Section 304.14, "Insect Screens," is deleted and repealed in its entirety.

   IPMC Section 308, "Rubbish and Garbage," is deleted and repealed in its entirety.

   IPMC Section 404.4 "Bedroom and Living Room Requirements", is amended to read as follows:

      404.4 Bedroom and Living Room Requirements. Every bedroom and living room shall comply with the requirements of sections 404.4.1, 404.4.4 and 404.4.5.

   IPMC Section 404.4.1 "Room Area", is amended to read as follows:

      404.4.1 Room Area. Every living room shall contain at least 120 square feet and every bedroom shall contain a minimum of 70 square feet. and every bedroom occupied by more than two persons shall contain a minimum of 50 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof.

   IPMC Section 404.4.3 "Water closet accessibility", is deleted and repealed in its entirety.

   IPMC Section 502.4.1 "Drinking facilities", is amended to read as follows;

      502.4.1 Drinking facilities. Drinking facilities shall be a drinking fountain per chapter 29 of the International Building Code. Drinking facilities shall not be located in toilet rooms or bathrooms.

   IPMC Section 505.4 "Water heating facilities" is amended to read as follows;

      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, shower and laundry facility at a temperature not less than 110°F (43°C). A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless installation meets the requirements of the International Fuel Gas Code. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.

   IPMC Section 602.3, "Heat Supply," is amended to read as follows:

      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 to maintain a minimum temperature of 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, maintenance 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.

   IPMC Section 602.4 "Occupiable Work Spaces," is amended to read as follows:

      602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.

      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.

   IPMC Section 702.3 "Locked Doors" is amended to read as follows:

      702.3 Locked doors. Means of egress doors shall be readily openable 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 in the International Building Code or International Fire Code.

   IPMC Section 704, "Fire Protection Systems" is repealed and regulated under the International Fire Code and International Building Code. (Ord. 3305, 12-21-2020)

12-09-03: AUTHORITY:

All references in the International Property Maintenance Code to the department of property maintenance inspection shall be deemed to refer to the Department of Building Safety of the City of Caldwell. The Building Official of the City of Caldwell is hereby designated as the Executive Official in charge, also referred to in the code as the Code Official, and is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code. (Ord. 3305, 12-21-2020)