The city hereby adopts by reference the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code issued by International Code Council, Inc., except those sections otherwise deleted or amended below and otherwise in this Code:
Add 301.5 New rental properties. Each dwelling added to the housing licensing program after the adoption date of this Code, shall be considered as new construction with respect to fire resistance rate construction, fire protection systems and means of egress and shall comply with all sections of this Code and all other applicable codes.
Amend 302.4 Weeds. The regulation of noxious weeds shall be enforced in accordance with Section 96.05 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances, entitled Lawn Maintenance; Height; Removal of Noxious Weeds.
Amend 304.14 Insect screens. Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation (see § 403.1) of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any area 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 not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging screen or storm door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
Add 308.4 Garbage facilities shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with the City of Mt. Pleasant zoning requirements and Chapter 50 of the City Code of Ordinances.
Add 308.5 Occupant responsibility. Occupants of all dwellings are required to comply with Chapter 50 of the City Code of Ordinances.
Amend 404.3 Minimum ceiling heights for rentals added to the housing licensing program after the adoption date of this code. Habitable spaces, hallways, corridors, laundry areas, bathrooms, toilet rooms and habitable basement areas may be approved to be less than 7 feet if the following conditions are met:
1. Ceiling height shall not be less than 6 feet 8 inches and the ceiling must be at least 3 feet 6 inches in width at that height across the length of the room. Add 404.3.1 Elevated sleeping surface. Lofts, bunk beds or other elevated sleeping surfaces shall be installed not closer than 30 inches from the top of the sleeping surface to the ceiling of the room. Lofts, bunk beds or other elevated sleeping surfaces shall not block any opening or window that is a required means of egress by any applicable code.
Add 702.5 Emergency escape and rescue openings for each dwelling added to the housing licensing program after the adoption date of this Code shall be provided and installed in accordance with the Michigan Residential Building Code.
Add 703.3 Under-stair protection. Enclosed accessible spaces under stairs shall have the walls, under stair surface and any soffit protected on the enclosed side with minimum 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard, taped and finished. Use of under stair storage areas, which pose difficulty for compliance with this Code, shall be discontinued and permanently sealed from future use. Under stair mechanical areas, which pose difficulty for compliance with this Code, may be protected by the installation of domestic water sprinkler head(s) to completely protect the area.
Add 703.4 Separation required. Each dwelling subject to this Code with attached garage or storage areas shall have a fire separation extending the full width and height of the common wall(s) with the living portion of the structure. All separations shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Michigan Residential Building Code. If the living space of the structure is located above a garage space, the common floor/ceiling between the two spaces shall be separated in accordance with the garage separation section of this and all applicable codes. Fire resistance-rated floor-ceiling and wall assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the exterior wall, and wall assemblies shall extend tight to and be sealed to the underside of the roof sheathing.
Add 704.5.3 Early detection with elevated sleeping surfaces. Sleeping rooms or areas with elevated sleeping surfaces such as bunk beds or lofts shall require the installation of a smoke detector in said sleeping room. It shall be the responsibility of the provider of the loft or bunk to provide a smoke detector that is sealed and has a non-removable, non-rechargeable battery that is capable of operating the smoke alarm in the normal condition for a life of at least 10 years. This smoke detector must be mounted on the ceiling surface in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements.
Amend 704.6 Smoke alarms. Each dwelling added to the housing licensing program after the adoption date of this Code shall have smoke alarms installed in accordance with the Michigan Residential Building Code. Dwellings licensed on or before the adoption date of the Code shall comply with State of Michigan law as amended for the Michigan Building Code (R408.30546), the Michigan Residential Building Code (R408.30546) and the Michigan Rehabilitation Code (R408.30566). In addition, existing buildings constructed after November 6, 1974, that do not comply with state law shall conform to state law when battery operated smoke alarms expire. Finally, when any new smoke alarm is installed in any dwelling licensed under this Code after this date, the smoke alarm shall comply with the following provisions:
704.6.2.3 A smoke alarm shall be sealed and have a non-removable, non-rechargeable battery which will last ten (10) years.
704.6.3 A smoke alarm shall receive its primary power from the building wiring (provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source) and shall be equipped with a back-up battery.(Ord. 927, passed 5-14-07; Am. Ord. 1017, passed 10-12-16; Am. Ord. 1089, passed 8-14-23) Penalty, see § 152.999