The Moline Property Maintenance Code adopted in this article by reference is hereby specifically amended as follows:
(a) 101.1 Title.
Insert “the City of Moline” for [NAME OF JURISDICTION].
(b) 102.3 Application of other codes.
Delete International Zoning Code and replace with “Moline Code of Ordinances.”
(c) 102.7 Referenced codes and standards.
Delete entire section and replace with:
“102.7 Referenced codes and standards.
The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in the Moline Code of Ordinances. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced code or standards, the most restrictive provisions shall apply.”
(d) 103.1 Creation of agency.
Delete entire section.
(e) 105.6 Department records.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"105.6 Department records.
Records and copies of inspections shall be retained per State of Illinois record retention minimum standards."
(f) 109.4 Violation penalties.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"109.4 Violation penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $750.00 per day per violation."
(g) 112.6 Hearing.
Change "appeals board" to "property maintenance appeals board" where applicable throughout this chapter.
(h) 108.1 Membership of board.
Delete contents and replace with:
"Refer to Sec. 8-1301 of this Code."
(i) 112.1.1 Imminent danger.
Emergency action. Whenever a condition exists in a principal or accessory building that places occupants, property or the public in imminent peril, the code official or designee along with the concurrence of corporation counsel and city administrator or their designees may take such action to abate any such conditions forthwith, without prior notification to the person or persons responsible, when reasonable notice cannot be achieved or would necessarily perpetuate a dangerous condition. Further, the City shall at all times have the right to enter upon property to remove any condition that is a danger to the property and/or the surrounding neighborhood.
(j) 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS.
1. Add the following definitions:
“BUILDING CODE. The International Building Code and International Residential Code as adopted by the City of Moline.
DANGEROUS. An unfit building where conditions or defects exist within the structure to the extent that the life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants are imminently endangered and immediate corrective action is necessary.
HOT WATER. Water supplied to plumbing fixtures at 115°F (45°C).
SUBSTANDARD. A structure that fails in any respect to comply with the Moline Code of Ordinances. Failure to correct such non-compliance may result in such building becoming an unfit building.
UNFIT. A substandard building where conditions or defects exist to the extent that the life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants may be endangered and action within a certain time period is required. Failure to correct such conditions or defects within the time period may cause an unfit building to become a dangerous building.”
2. IMMINENT DANGER. Add the following sentence to the end of the definition:
“A severe condition(s) that could endanger the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the public or the occupants.”
(k) 302.4 Weeds.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"302.4 Weeds. Refer to the Moline Code of Ordinances, Chapter 32, Vegetation."
(l) 302.7 Accessory Structures.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"302.7 Accessory Structures.
All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences, walls and temporary structures, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
302.7.2 Temporary Accessory Structures. Temporary canopies, carports and similar portable and premanufactured structures made of a support structure and enclosed or covered by fabric, canvas, nylon, vinyl, plastic, or other non-rigid material and greater than 120 square feet may be placed, maintained, and installed in the City as long as said structure complies with all building and zoning codes that would apply as if it were a permanent accessory structure."
(m) 302.10 Furniture.
Add one new section to read as follows:
"302.10 Furniture. Only furniture and equipment designed and intended for outdoor use and able to withstand outdoor elements and weather conditions shall be permitted to be kept in exterior property areas, including unenclosed porches, patios and decks."
(n) 304.14 Insect Screens.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"304.14 Insect Screens. During the period from April 15 to November 15."
(o) 307.1 Handrails and Guardrails.
Delete the "Exception" and replace with:
"Exception: Every interior and exterior handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of resisting an imposed load of fifty (50) pounds in any one direction. Replacement of either shall be in compliance with the current adopted building code. The code official shall have the authority to allow non-compliance replacement based upon historical or other integral considerations."
(p) 503.4 Floor surface.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"503.4 Floor surface. Every bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be impervious to water. All floor surfaces shall be easily cleanable."
(q) 505.4 Water heating facilities.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"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, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than 115 F (45 C). A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.
(a) All single-family dwellings shall be supplied with a water heater having a minimum capacity of 30 gallons.
(b) A duplex with shared hot water service shall have a minimum of one (1) 40-gallon water heater.
(c) A triplex with shared hot water service shall have a minimum of one (1) 50-gallon water heater."
(r) 602.3 Heat supply.
Insert "October 1 to May 15" for [DATE] to [DATE].
(s) 602.4 Occupiable work spaces.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 1 to May 15 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."
(t) 603.1 Mechanical appliances.
Amend by adding a second paragraph:
"When a safety test of a furnace for carbon monoxide emissions is required, the owner shall pay for the test. Smoke tests or other approved testing methods are required on furnaces over ten (10) years of age. At the discretion of the mechanical inspector, tests may be required for furnaces shut off in excess of one (1) year or more or if conditions warrant. Tests are to be performed by a licensed mechanical contractor in the presence of the mechanical inspector and the results shall be sent to the Moline building division."
(u) SECTION 606. ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS.
Delete entire section and replace with:
"SECTION 606. ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS. Refer to applicable State of Illinois laws."
(v) 703.4 Opening protectives.
Amend by adding a second paragraph:
“All apartments, rooming houses or rooming units exiting into a common hallway shall have a minimum 1-3/8” solid core or equivalent self-closing doors equipped with latches and having a minimum fire resistance rating of twenty (20) minutes.”