The following sections are hereby revised:
2018 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments |
Section References |
2018 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments |
Section References |
Section 101: General |
Section 102: Applicability |
Section 103: Department of Property Maintenance Inspection |
Section 106: Violations |
Section 107: Notices and Orders |
Section 108: Unsafe Structures and Equipment |
Section 111: Means of Appeal |
Section 302: Exterior of Property |
Section 305: Interior Structure |
Section 306: Component Serviceability |
Section Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations |
Chapter 5: Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements |
Chapter 6: Mechanical and Electrical Requirements |
Section 704: Fire Protection Systems |
Chapter 1: Scope and Administration
Section 101 General.
101.1 Title. Insert “County of Jersey”.
Section 102 Applicability.
102.3 Application of other codes. Remove the following sentence:
Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the International Zoning Code.
Chapter 2: Administration and Enforcement
Section 103 Department of Property Maintenance Inspection.
103.5 Fees. Amend to read as follows:
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the code official in carry out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated in the Environmental Fee Schedule as adopted by the Jersey County Board.
Section 106 Violations.
[A] 106.3 Prosecution of violation. Remove “municipality” and insert “community”.
Section 107 Notices and Orders.
107.5 Penalties. Amend by removing Section 106.4 to read as follows:
107.5 Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with orders and notices shall he as set forth in the Environmental Fee Schedule as adopted by the Jersey County Board.
Section 108 Unsafe Structures and Equipment.
Section 108. Remove all references to “condemned” or “condemnation” and replace with “imminent danger”.
Section 111 Means of Appeal.
[A] 111.2 Membership of board. Amend to read as follows:
[A] 112.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall consist of not less than three members who are qualified by experience 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 not vote on any matter before the board. The board shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority, and shall serve until such time the member turns a written notice of resignation or can no longer fulfill their duty.
[A] 111.2.5 Compensation of members. Amend as follows:
[A] 111.2.5 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by the County Board.
Section 112 Stop Work Order.
[A] 112.4 Failure to comply. Insert “less than $50.00 or more than $750.00”.
Section 302 Exterior Property Areas.
302.3 Sidewalks and driveways. Delete.
302.4 Weeds. Insert “twelve (12) inches”.
Section 304 Exterior Structure. Delete in its entirety.
Section 305 Interior Structure. Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 4: Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations
Section 404 Occupancy Limitations.
404.4 Room area. Amend to read as follows:
404.4 Room area. Minimum total square footage of living space cannot contain less than 400 (26.0m²) square feet. Every bedroom shall contain not less than 70 square feet (6.5.m²) and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain not less than 50 square feet (4.6m²) of floor area for each occupant thereof.
404.4.4 Prohibited occupancy. Amend to read as follows:
404.4.4 Prohibited occupancy. Kitchens, portable sheds, accessory buildings, garages and non-habitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping, habitation, industrial or commercial use.
Table 404.5 amended.
Space | Minimum Area Requirements | ||
2-4 Occupants | 5-7 Occupants | 7 or More Occupants | |
Dining roomª b | No requirement | 80 | 100 |
Bedrooms | Shall comply with Section 404.4.1 | ||
For SI: 1 square foot=0.9299m²
a. See Section 404.5.2 for combined living room/dining room spaces.
b. See Section 404.5.1 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy are for sleeping purposes.
Chapter 5: Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements
Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 6: Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 7: Fire Safety Requirements.
Section 704 Fire Protection Systems.
[F] 704.1.3 Fire protection systems. Amended to read as follows:
[F] 704.1.3 Fire protection systems. Fire protection systems shall be inspected, maintained and tested in accordance with the following 2018 International Fire Code, as amended, revised, deleted or added.
(Ord. 3, passed 11-9-2021)