2026-011 - Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article 4.02, “Construction Codes and Standards,” of the Code of Ordinances; repealing the adoption of the 2021 International Building Code

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shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit electric current to be supplied to such electrical installation until the same has been made safe and the electrical inspector has issued a certificate of approval to that effect. § 4.02.214. Penalty. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code, fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000.00, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the provisions of this code shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. A violation of this code is a strict liability offense. § 4.02.215 through § 4.02.229. (Reserved) DIVISION 9 Property Maintenance Code § 4.02.230. Adopted. (a) Definition. For purposes of this division, Pro ertMaintenance Code shall mean the 2921 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, including any and all amendments, revisions, or revised additions to the 2021 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. (b) Ado tion. 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, mhi tgFie di + iGt + t.. 4 04 and -11-+7..1^ A 05 7.. thi �mrcrrcovci �aTai�c� Ecco Inzhe city set fer�#� in artiEle Gedeef Ord-inanses. The provisions of the 2021 2024 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 &aW properties within the corporate limits of the city. (c) Co - ies on file Copies of the 29212024 International Property Maintenance Code will be maintained on file in the office of tk +.. ^.,R7.,^^.7.,., ^a ^ 1ti,munit,, r1eyel..p.r ent depawnems guildin Safety and at the eity PUbIiG 1ibFar., mabe viewed online at at L w' � � m scode^� �� d .p and the provisions thereof shall be controlling as set out herein.