The following additions, insertions, deletions and modifications to the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code are hereby adopted:
A. Chapter 1 - “Administration.”
(1) Section 101.1 “Title.” Insert “Dover Township” for name of jurisdiction.
(2) Section 102.3 “Application of Other Codes.” Delete last sentence.
(3) Section 102.7 “Referenced Codes and Standards.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(4) Section 103.1 “General.” This Section is amended to read: The official in charge of property maintenance inspections, administration and enforcement shall be known as the building code official. All references to the “code official” in this Part shall mean the “building code official.”
(5) Section 103.2 “Appointment.” This Section is amended to read: The code official shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Dover Township, and serves at the pleasure of the Board.
(6) Section 103.3 “Deputies.” Delete in its entirety.
(7) Section 103.5 “Fees.” This Section is amended to read: The fees for activities and services performed pursuant to this code shall be set by resolution by the Board of Supervisors of Dover Township.
(8) Section 104.2 “Rule-making Authority.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(9) Section 106.3 “Prosecution of Violation.” This Section is amended to delete the phrase “misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality” and insert in its place the phrase “summary offense.”
(10) Section 106.4 “Violation Penalties.” This Section is amended to read:
Any owner, occupant, tenant or person who violates or permits the violation of any provision of this code shall commit a summary criminal offense, and upon conviction by a District Justice, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 plus costs, and imprisonment to the extent allowed by law for summary offenses for each violation. Each day of a violation, and each separate violation of this code, shall be considered a separate violation.
(11) Section 107.2 “Form.” This Section is amended to delete subsection (5) and (6) from the form and add a new subsection (5) as follows:
5. Failure to make the required repairs and improvements within the time specified may result in the institution of summary criminal proceedings before the District Justice, and upon conviction by a District Justice, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 plus costs, and imprisonment to the extent allowed by law for summary offenses for each violation. Each day of a violation, and each separate violation of the code, shall be considered a separate violation.
(12) Section 109.6 “Hearing.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(13) Section 111 “Means of Appeal.” The entire Section is deleted.
B. Chapter 2 - Definitions.
(1) Add “motor vehicle parts” to definition of “Rubbish.” - Combustible and noncombustible waste material, except garbage; the term shall include the residue from burning wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, motor vehicle parts, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials.
C. Chapter 3 - General Requirements.
(1) Section 302.4 “Weeds.” Insert 12 inches for height in inches.
(2) Section 302.6 “Exhaust vents.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(3) Section 304.2 “Protective Treatment.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(4) Section 304.3 “Premises Identification.” This subsection is amended to read: Premises 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. When placed on a building, numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7mm).
(5) Section 304.11 “Chimneys and Towers.” Delete last sentence.
(6) Section 304.13 “Window, Skylight and Door Frames.” This Section and subsections are deleted in their entirety.
(7) Section 304.14 “Insect Screens.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(8) Section 304.15 “Doors.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(9) Section 304.16 “Basement Hatchways.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(10) Section 304.17 “Guards for Basement Windows.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(11) Section 304.18 “Building Security.” This Section and subsections are deleted in their entirety.
(12) Section 305.1 “General.” The first two sentences are deleted.
(13) Section 305.3 “Interior Surfaces.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(14) Section 305.6 “Interior Doors.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(15) Section 307.2.2 “Refrigerators.” This subsection is hereby amended to read: Refrigerators and similar equipment not in operation shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on exterior premises.
(16) Section 307.3.1 “Garbage Facilities.” This subsection is deleted in its entirety.
(17) Section 307.3.2 “Containers.” This subsection is deleted in its entirety.
D. Chapter 4 - Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations. Chapter 4 is deleted in its entirety.
E. Chapter 5 - Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements.
(1) Section 502.1 “Dwelling Units.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(2) Section 503.1 “Privacy.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(3) Section 503.2 “Location.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(4) Section 503.3 “Location of Employees Toilet Facilities.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(5) Section 503.4 “Floor Surface.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(6) Section 504 “Plumbing Systems and Fixtures.” The entire Section is deleted.
(7) Section 505.2 “Contamination.” The word “public” is inserted before the word “water” in the first clause.
F. Chapter 6 – Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
(1) Section 602.2 “Residential Occupancies.” The “Exception” to this section is deleted.
(2) Section 602.3 “Heat Supply.” Insert October 15 to April 15 for the dates.
(3) Section 602.4 “Occupiable Work Spaces.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(4) Section 605.2 “Receptacles.” This Section is deleted in its entirety.
(5) Section 605.3 “Luminaires.” This Section is amended to read: All public areas, including but not limited to: halls, stairways, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room shall contain at least one electric luminaire.
(Ord. 2007-05, 7/9/2007, § 1)