The following amendments, modifications, additions, and deletions to the International Property Mainenance Code, 2021 Edition, are hereby made:
1. Delete Section 101.1, Title, and replace with the following:
“101.1 Title
These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Osceola, hereinafter referred to as ‘this code.’”
2. Amend Section 103.5, Fees, to add the following language:
“Permit fees will be derived from the City fee schedule as adopted.”
3. Delete Section 302.4, Weeds, and replace with the following:
“Premises and exterior property shall be maintained from weeds or plant growth in excess of X inches in height on developed properties and X inches in height on undeveloped properties. 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.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 108.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.”
4. Delete Section 304.14, Insect Screens, and replace with the following:
“During the period from April 15th to October 15th, 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, manufactures, 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 door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.”
5. Delete Section 602.3, Heat Supply, and replace with the following:
“602.3 Heat Supply.
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 September 1 to May 30 to maintain a minimum temperature of 68oF (20oC) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.
Exceptions:
1. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.
2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30oF (-1oC), a minimum temperature of 65oF (18oC) shall be maintained.”
6. Delete Section 602.4, Occupiable Work Spaces, and replace with the following:
“602.4 Occupiable Workspaces.
Indoor occupiable workspaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 1 to May 30 to maintain a minimum temperature of 65oF (18oC) 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 person are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
7. Delete Section 605.2, Receptacles, and replace with the following:
“605.2 Receptacles.
Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less than two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain not less than one grounding-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter. Every bathroom shall contain not less than one receptacle. Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection. Any accessible receptacle within six feet of a water source shall be provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection. All receptacle outlets shall have the appropriate faceplate cover for the location.”
8. Amend Section 705.1, General, to read as follows:
“705.1 General.
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in dwelling in accordance with Section 1103.9 of the International Fire Code, except that alarms in dwellings covered by the International Residential Code shall be installed in accordance with Section R315 of that code. In addition, carbon monoxide alarms and detectors shall be installed in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code Agency 661 Chapter 211.”
9. Add a new Section 705.3, Installation Locations, to read as follows:
“705.3 Installation Locations.
Installation locations shall be in conformance with the International Fire Code, the International Residential Code, the Code of Iowa, and at the location closest to the hazard of an attached garage or fuel-fired appliance.”