There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures within the corporate limits of the City of Kechi, Kansas; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; the “International Property Maintenance Code”, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, as if said code were set out in full herein save and accept such sections, parts, or portions as may be omitted or deleted, modified, or changed elsewhere within the Code of the City of Kechi, Kansas. No fewer than three copies of said International Property Maintenance Code shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as adopted by the City of Kechi, Kansas,” and to which shall be attached a copy of this ordinance, and filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours.
(a) The following sections of the International Property Maintenance Code are hereby deleted in their entirety:
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108 Unsafe Structures and Equipment
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109 Emergency Measures
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110 Demolition
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111 Means of Appeal
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302.4 Weeds
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302.8 Motor Vehicles
(b) The following sections of the International Property Maintenance Code are hereby modified as follows:
Section 101.1. Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Kechi, Kansas and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as the International Property Maintenance Code.
Section 102.3. Application of Other Codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the UBTC, International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, International Fire Code, or other currently adopted code.
Section 103.5. Fees. Any fees or costs associated with the activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be determined by the current fee Resolution adopted by the City of Kechi.
Section 201.3. Terms Defined in Other Codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, International Fire Code or currently adopted code, International Residential Code, International Fuel Gas Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electric Code or currently adopted code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes.
Section 202. General Definitions.
Board or Board of Appeals means the Governing Body of the City.
Code Official means the Building Official or any duly authorized representative of the City.
Section 303.2 Enclosures. Permanent-type private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, containing water more than 24 inches in depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 48 inches in height above the finished ground level measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates and doors in such barriers shall be self-closing and self-latching. Where the self-latching device is less than 54 inches above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate. Self-closing and self-latching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from an open position of 6 inches from the gatepost. No existing pool enclosure shall be removed, replaced, or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Exception: Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Section 304.5. Foundation Walls. All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents, other pests, and water.
Section 304.14. Insect Screens. During the period from April 1 to October 31, 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, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 23 mm); and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.
Section 403.2. Bathrooms and Toilet Rooms. Every bathroom and toilet room shall comply with the ventilation requirements for habitable spaces as required by Section 403.1, except that a window shall not be required in such spaces equipped with a mechanical ventilation system. Air exhausted by a mechanical ventilation system from a bathroom or toilet room shall discharge to the outdoors and shall not be recirculated.
Exceptions:
In R-3 type occupancies, the exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms may be allowed to terminate in a properly ventilated attic space. The exhaust shall terminate above the top of insulation with a “goose-neck” installed to prevent infiltration of insulating material into the duct.
Section 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 31 to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) 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.
2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C) a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained.
Section 602.4. Occupiable Work Spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 1 to May 31 to maintain a temperature of not less than 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.
Section 604.2. Services. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the currently adopted electric code. Dwelling units shall be served with a three-wire, 120/240 volt single-phase electrical service having a rating of not less than 60 amperes.
(Ord. 1777-21)