Except as hereinafter provided by specific changes, the International
Property Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference.
One copy of this document is filed in the office of the Building Inspector
and the City Clerk's office of the City of Seward for use of
and examination by the public.
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition, is
amended and changed in the following respects:
A.
Chapter 1, Scope and Administration; Section 101, General. In 101.1, Title, insert: "City of Seward, Nebraska."
C.
Add:
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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SECTION 301
GENERAL
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Section 301.3.1 Whenever there has been damage
to the nonstructural building elements of a closed or vacated residence,
see Section 108.2, the owner of any such property is required to secure,
and keep secure, any such structure that is in noncompliance with
this code. Any such structure that has had its windows, skylights,
and door frames covered to secure the building due to damage of such
windows, skylights and door frames may only be allowed to cover the
damaged openings for period of 30 days after receiving the "Notice
and Orders" to correct from the Building Official. After such time,
the owner shall then be required to make permanent corrections to
the openings. If after such time the repairs are not corrected through
the time frame stated above, the Building Official is authorized to
order the structure to be corrected through any available public agency
or by contract or arrangement by private persons, and the costs thereof
shall be charged against such real estate upon which the structure
is located, and shall file a lien upon such real estate, and may be
collected by any other legal resource.
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Section 301.3.2 Whenever there has been damage
to the nonstructural building elements of a closed or vacated residence,
see Section 108.2, the owner of any such property is required to secure,
and keep secure, any such structure that is in noncompliance with
this code. The owner of such property is required to acquire a building
permit to correct violations, and comply with any "Notice and Orders"
that may have been issued, within six months of such notice and order.
Violations shall include but not be limited to: doors, windows, siding,
roofing, and building openings. If after such time the repairs are
not corrected within the time frame stated above, the Building Official
is authorized to order the structure to be corrected through any available
public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons, and
the costs thereof shall be charged against such real estate upon which
the structure is located, and shall file a lien upon such real estate,
and may be collected by any other legal resource.
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