[Adopted 9-10-1990 by Ord. No. 2089]
[Amended 4-10-1995 by Ord. No. 2221; 3-12-2001 by Ord. No.
2352]
A.
Certain documents, three copies which are on file in the Codes Enforcement office for the Township of Haverford, being marked and designated as the "International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition," as published by the International Code Council, be and are hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the Township of Haverford, for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by 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 as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code on file in the office of the Township of Haverford are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Subsection B of this section.
[Amended 5-12-2008 by Ord. No. 2542; 3-14-2011 by Ord. No. 2625; 3-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2864]
B.
The following sections are hereby revised:
[Amended 5-12-2008 by Ord. No. 2542; 8-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2579; 3-14-2011 by Ord. No. 2625]
(1)
In Section 101.1, insert: "Township of Haverford."
(2)
In Section 103.5, insert: "The fees for activities and services performed
by the Department in carrying out its responsibilities under this
code shall be in accordance with the fee schedule as adopted by resolution
of the Board of Commissioners as amended from time to time."
(3)
In Section 302.4, insert: 10 inches.
(4)
Add Section 302.10 as follows:
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302.10. Accumulation of lumber, barrels, cans and similar
materials restricted. It shall be unlawful for any person to
place or permit to accumulate on any premises, improved or vacant,
or on any open lot or alley in the Township of Haverford any lumber,
boxes, barrels, bottles, cans, containers or similar materials unless
same shall be placed on open racks that are elevated not less than
18 inches above the ground, evenly piled or stacked and screened form
any public way or adjoining property.
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302.10.1. Residential property firewood. Firewood
which is located upon residential premises, intended for use by the
owner or occupants of that premises, shall be neatly and evenly stacked
on supports which are not subject to infestation by insects or vermin,
at a height of eight inches above the ground. The stack and supports
shall be arranged to provide adequate stability and resistance to
collapse or overturning in the event of inadvertent contact by humans,
pets or toys. Firewood shall not be stacked higher than three feet
above said supports. The requirements of Section 138.20 and 130.20.1
shall not apply to the use of prefabricated (commercial) firewood
stacking devices or racks when such are located upon paved surfaces.
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(5)
In Section 304.14, insert: "April 1" and "November 15."
(6)
Add Section 504.4 as follows:
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504.4. Backwater valve. Any plumbing fixture below
grade at street level connected to the public sanitary sewer system
must have a backwater valve installed.
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(7)
In Section 602.3, insert: "October 15" and "April 1."
(8)
In Section 602.4, insert: "October 15" and "March 15."
(9)
Add Subsection 605.2.1 as follows:
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605.2.1. Ground fault circuit interrupter protection. Ground fault circuit interrupter protection must be provided Ikon
receptacles in the following locations:
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1.
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All receptacles in bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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2.
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All convenience outlets located outdoors or in any space which
can become subjected to inclement weather.
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3.
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All convenience outlets in garages.
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4.
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All convenience outlets in unfinished cellar or basement areas.
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5.
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All outlets in shed, pool houses and crawl spaces.
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6.
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All outlets in a kitchen, pantry, food preparation, storage
or handling area, or dishwashing area within six feet of any sink
or apparatus connected with the potable water supply.
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7.
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All outlets in the vicinity of a pool, in conformance with the
provisions of NFPA 70, Article 680.
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8.
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All temporary wiring and receptacles in conformance with the
provisions of NFPA 70, Article 305.
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9.
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All fixed outdoor electric de-icing and snow-melting equipment
in conformance with the provisions of NFPA 70, Article 426.
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(10)
Add Subsection 704.2.4 as follows:
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704.2.4. Carbon monoxide detector: at least one
detector mounted outside every sleeping unit.
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C.
Construal of provisions. Nothing in this article or in the Property Maintenance Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any causes or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in § 58-5 of this article; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this section.
D.
The Township Manager shall certify to the adoption of this section and cause the same to be published as required in §§ C-304B and C-306 of the Township's Charter. Additionally, the Director of Codes Enforcement is hereby directed to provide a copy of International Plumbing Code, 1997, for public inspection during regular business hours.
Should any section or provision of this article
be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of this article as a whole.
Any ordinance or part of an ordinance, to the
extent that it is inconsistent herewith, is hereby repealed.
