Note: Ord. 1848, was repealed by Ord. CC 2025-12, 11/3/2025.
A. 
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, hereby is adopted with the following amendments.
1. 
Where the term International Building Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Building Code.
2. 
Where the term International Residential Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Residential Code.
3. 
Where the term International Plumbing Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Plumbing Code.
4. 
Where the term International Energy Conservation Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Energy Code.
5. 
Where the term International Fire Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Fire Code.
6. 
Where the term International Fuel Gas Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Plumbing Code.
7. 
Where the term International Mechanical Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Mechanical Code.
8. 
Where the term NFPA 70 is used it shall be replaced with the term California Electrical Code.
9. 
Where the term International Code is used it shall be replaced with the term La Habra Zoning Code.
B. 
Section 101.1 is hereby amended as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of La Habra, hereinafter referred to as this code."
C. 
Section 303 is hereby deleted.
D. 
Section 304.14 is hereby amended as follows:
304.14 Insect screens. During the period from March 1 of each year to November 15 of each year, 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 25 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.
E. 
Section 602.3 is hereby amended as follows:
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 October 1 of each year to May 1 of the following year to maintain a temperature of not less than 68° F (20° C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
(Exceptions are not modified)
(Ord. CC 2025-12, 11/3/2025)