[Ord. 686, passed 6-7-2004; Ord. 791, passed 3-7-2016]
(A)
There is hereby adopted by and for the Brookhaven Borough, in its
entirety, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition,
as published by the International Code Council, 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 permit and collection
of fees therefor; and each and all the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code are hereby
referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out
in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and
changes, if any, prescribed in § 1494.01(B) below.
(B)
The following sections of the International Property Maintenance
Code, 2015 edition, are hereby revised:
Section 101. Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION] Brookhaven Borough
Section 103.5. Insert: [FEE SCHEDULE] Brookhaven Borough General Fee Schedule Chapter 208 as amended by Ordinances 586 (passed 5-9-1994), 648 (passed 4-3-2000), 685 (passed 4-5-2004) and 694 (passed 1-3-2005) et al.; with revisions adopted from time to time by resolution by the Brookhaven Borough Council.
Section 112.4. Insert: [DOLLAR AMOUNT IN TWO LOCATIONS] Fine
of not less than $250 or more than $1000.
Section 302.3. Revise: [SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS] Sidewalks,
curbs and driveways. Sidewalks, curbs, walkways, stairs, driveways,
parking spaces, and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state
of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions and vegetative
growth
Section 302.4. Insert: [HEIGHT IN INCHES] eight inch with no
grass clippings, yard waste and/or debris to be discharged or permitted
to collect on the sidewalk or in the street
Section 304.14. Insert: [DATES IN TWO LOCATIONS] Insect screens
in place at all times
Section 507.1. Revise [GENERAL] General. Drainage of roofs and
paved areas, yards and courts, and other open areas, and discharge
from sump pumps on the premises shall not be discharged in a manner
that creates a public nuisance
Section 602.3. Insert [DATES IN TWO LOCATIONS] Heat September
01 to May 30
Section 602.4. Insert [DATES IN TWO LOCATIONS] Heat September
01 to May 30
Section 603.1. Revise [MECHANICAL APPLIANCES] Mechanical Appliances.
Mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances,
cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly
installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be
capable of performing the intended function. Fuel-burning heating
appliances shall be properly maintained annually
Section 605.2. Revise [RECEPTACLES] Receptacles. Every habitable
space in a dwelling shall contain not less than two separate and remote
receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain not less than
one grounding-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault
circuit interrupter. Every bathroom shall contain not less than one
grounding-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit
interrupter. All receptacle outlets shall have the appropriate faceplate
cover for the location
Add Section 705. Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
Add Section 705.1 Carbon Monoxide Alarms. An approved carbon
monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units and
on each floor of the dwelling unit
Add Section 705.2 Alarm requirements. Single station carbon
monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and shall
be installed in accordance with this code and the manufacturer's
installation instructions
Add Section 705.3 Maintenance. The carbon monoxide alarm shall
be kept in good working order and free from any dust, dirt, paint
and other deleterious materials
(C)
At least three copies of the International Property Maintenance Code
shall be on file with the Borough Secretary for inspection by the
public, and copies shall be supplied upon demand, at cost.
[Ord. 791, passed 3-7-2016]
In the event of a direct conflict between any of the provisions
of the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted in § 1494.01,
and a provision of any local ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation,
the provisions of such Code shall control.
[Ord. 791, passed 3-7-2016]
The provisions of this chapter and code sections adopted hereby
are severable, and if any clause, sentence or section thereof shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such decision or judgment
shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
[Ord. 791, passed 3-7-2016]
All ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof directly inconsistent
herewith are repealed, rescinded, canceled and annulled to the extent
of such inconsistency.
[Ord. 791, passed 3-7-2016]
See § 1494.01(B).
