2022-028 - Amending Chapter 4, “Building Regulations,” Article 4.02, “Construction Codes and Standards.” Article 4.03, Section 4.03.004, “Building and Standards Commission Established; Proceedings; Civil Penalties,” Article 4304, “Residential Rental Prope

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EXHIBIT A Division 9. Property Maintenance Code Sec. 4.02.230 Adopted (a) Definition. For purposes of this division, the following definition shall apply: Property maintenance code means the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, including any and all amendments, revisions, or revised additions to the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. (b) Adoption. In conformance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 214, Subchapter G, Sections 214.211 through 214.214, the International Property Maintenance Code, including Appendix A, is hereafter adopted as the municipal property maintenance code for all vacant properties and residential rental properties, whether vacant or occupied, in Historic Overlay Districts in the city as set forth in Article 4.04 and Article 4.05 in this Code of Ordinances. The provisions of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code shall constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for a reasonable level of sanitary maintenance for said properties. (c) Copies on file. Copies of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code will be maintained on file in the office of the city engineering and community development departments and at the city public library, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling as set out herein. Sec. 4.02.231 Amendments The code adopted by Section 4.02.230 is hereby amended as set forth in this section: (1) Section 102.7, Historic Buildings, shall be amended to add the following underlined text: The provisions of this code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as historic buildings where such buildings or structures are judged by the code official to be save and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, all other design regulations of this licensing requirement of the rental properties shall apply, including registration and basic life safety requirements such as: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, staircase handrails, electrical service conformity from meter base to panel, clutter obstructing exiting routes, and other such safety factors which do not constitute substantial structural alterations.