Except as modified or amended by the Minnesota State Building Code (or as it may be amended) or by City ordinance, or by this Chapter, the most current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (“IPMC”) is adopted by reference and is made a part of this City Code as if fully set out at length. One (1) copy of the IPMC, together with a copy of this Chapter, each marked “Official Copy”, must be kept on file at City Hall and be available for public inspection. The following provisions of the IPMC are modified or clarified as follows:
A. References to plumbing, mechanical, fire, and electrical codes shall be replaced by current Minnesota State-adopted plumbing, mechanical, fire, and electrical codes.
B. Section 101.2 is replaced as follows: Scope. The provisions of this Code shall apply to all residential rental structures and premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards 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 safety and sanitary maintenance; for the responsibility of owners, managers and occupants, for the occupancy of existing structures and premises and for the administration and enforcement of this Code.
C. The following sections are deleted: Sections 102.3 (Application of other codes), 103 (Department of Property Maintenance Inspection), 104 (Duties and Powers of the Code Official), 106 (Violations), 107 (Notices and Orders), 109 (Emergency Measures), 110 (Demolition), 111 (Means of Appeal).
D. Section 102.7.1 is replaced as follows: Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code and the Minnesota State Building Code, the provisions of the Minnesota State Building Code shall apply. Where conflicts occur between the provisions of the IPMC and City Code, the provisions of the City Code shall apply.
E. In Section 202 (General Definitions), the following definitions are deleted: Exterior Property, Garbage, Inoperable Motor Vehicle, Rubbish, Yard.
F. In Section 202 (General Definitions), the following definitions are replaced with the definitions in Section 11-1-3 of the City Code: Dwelling Unit, Lot, Owner, Structure.
G. The following sections are deleted: Sections 302.1 (Sanitation), 302.3 (Sidewalks and Driveways), 302.4 (Weeds), 302.7 (Accessory Structures), 302.8 (Motor Vehicles), 302.9 (Defacement of Property), 303 (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs), 304.3 (Exterior Structures - Premises Identification), 308 (Rubbish and Garbage).
H. Insect screens: Insect screens are required from April 1 to October 31.
I. Heat Supply: Heat shall be supplied from September 1 to May 31.