[Ord. No. 2281, 12-20-2023]
A. 
A certain document, one (1) copy of which were placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, said copies being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, including Appendix A, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, as amended, be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City; and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part thereof, as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes prescribed in this Article.
B. 
Jurisdictional Titles Throughout the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council. Wherever the terms "Name of Jurisdiction" or "Local Jurisdiction" appear, it shall be deemed to mean "City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri."
C. 
Wherever the term "Department of Property Maintenance" appears it shall be deemed to mean the a department consisting of the City Engineer and the Code Enforcement Officer of the City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, and their designees.
D. 
Wherever the term "Code Official" appears, it shall mean the City Engineer or the Code Enforcement Officer of the City.
[Ord. No. 2281, 12-20-2023]
A. 
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council is amended by addition, deletions and changes including the changing of Articles, Sections, Subsections and Subsection titles and the addition of new Sections and Subsections so that such amended and added Articles, Sections and Subsections read as follows:
1. 
Section 302 Exterior Property Areas.
a. 
302.4 Weeds. (insert, "six (6) inches").
b. 
302.8 Motor vehicles (delete).
2. 
Section 304 Exterior Structure.
a. 
304.14 Insect screens. (replace with) 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 minimum sixteen (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.
3. 
Chapter 6 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements.
a. 
Section 602 Heating Facilities.
(1) 
602.3 Heat supply. (replace with) Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one (1) or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a minimum temperature of sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (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. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.
2.
In areas where the average monthly temperature is above thirty degrees Fahrenheit (30° F.) (-1° C.), a minimum temperature of sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (65° F.) (18° C.) shall be maintained.
(2) 
602.4 Occupiable work spaces. (replace with) Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat to maintain a minimum temperature of sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (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.
b. 
Section 605 Electrical Equipment.
(1) 
605.2.1 (add section) GFCI Receptacles: Ground Fault circuit interrupter protect is required in all locations specified per NEC 210.8 (A) through (D).
Exception: Existing electrical systems with non-grounded wiring that has not been altered or replaced.
[Ord. No. 2281, 12-20-2023]
Any person violating any of the provisions of the Code adopted in this Article shall be deemed in violation of this Article and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned for a period of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.