SECTION 101 General
101.1 Title. Amend as follows. These provisions shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Lockport, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY
102.11 Adoption of Appendix. ADD. Appendix A-Boarding Standard.
SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDING SAFETY
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Amend as follows: The Building Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official,
103.5 Fees. Delete in its entirety.
SECTION 106 VIOLATIONS
106.4 Violation Penalties. ADD. Each offense is subject to a fine of not less than $75 nor more than $750.
SECTION 110 DEMOLITIONS
110.2 Notices and orders. Amend as follows: See Illinois Compiled Statutes for demolition procedures.
SECTION 111 Means of Appeals
111 Means of Appeals. General. Amend as follows: In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or their designee relative to the application and interpretation of this code, the International Code Council Board of Appeals shall act as the board of appeals. The Building Official or their designee shall be an ex-officio member of said board, but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The International Code Council Board of Appeals shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official or their designee.
111.2 Membership of board. Delete in its entirety.
111.2.1 Alternate members. Delete in its entirety.
111.2.2 Chairman. Delete in its entirety.
111.2.3 Disqualification of member. Delete in its entirety.
111.2.4 Secretary. Delete in its entirety.
111.2.5 Compensation of members. Delete in its entirety.
111.3 Notice of meeting. Delete in its entirety.
111.4 Open hearing. Delete in its entirety.
111.4.1 Procedure. Delete in its entirety.
111.5 Postponed hearing. Delete in its entirety.
111.6 Board decision. Delete In its entirety.
111.6.1 Records and copies. Delete in its entirety.
111.6.2 Administration. Delete in its entirety.
111.7 Court Review. Delete in its entirety.
111.8 Stays of enforcement. Delete in its entirety.
SECTION 302 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
302.4 Weeds. Amend as follows: Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
SECTION 304.14 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
304.3 Premises identification. ADD. Commercial buildings and commercial tenant spaces, including multi-unit residential buildings, shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is 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. Exterior numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high. All tenant spaces shall have numbers that are a minimum 4 inches high and shall be posted to clearly identify the main entry/egress/service door to the tenant space. Rear doors of structures shall also be addressed, or as determined by the Fire Code official.
304.14 Insect Screens. Amend as follows: During the period from May 1 to October 1, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products 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 minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.
304.20 Existing exit doors. ADD. Existing exit doors that have been abandoned or no longer in service, but not removed shall be identified from the interior and exterior by signage indicating "NO EXIT" or "NO ENTRY". Operating hardware shall be removed in an approved manner.
SECTION 507 STORM DRAINAGE
507.1 General. Drainage of roofs, paved areas, yards, courts and other open areas on the premises, and sump pumps shall not discharge in a manner that creates a public nuisance to adjoining parties.
SECTION 602 HEATING FACILITIES
602.3 Heat supply. Amend as follows: 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 during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Amend as follows: Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
SECTION 704 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
704.1.1.1 Fire protection. ADD. Fire alarm, sprinkler and stand-pipe systems shall be maintained in operable condition at all times.
(Ord. 20-001, passed 3-4-20; Am. Ord. 22-018, passed 9-21-22)