The International Property Maintenance Code, being particularly the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), save and except such portions as may hereinafter be amended, of which a copy has been made and is now filed in the offices of the city, are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length herein, and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions therein shall be controlling within the area of jurisdiction of the city.
(Ordinance O-24-019 adopted 8/15/2024)
The following local amendments are made to the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, as adopted by the city:
(1) 
Section 101.1 is hereby amended by inserting: the City of Brenham.
(2) 
Section 104 is deleted in its entirety.
(3) 
Section 109 is deleted in its entirety.
(4) 
Section 108 is deleted in its entirety.
(5) 
Section 111 is deleted in its entirety.
(6) 
Section 112 is deleted in its entirety.
(7) 
Section 107 is deleted in its entirety.
(8) 
Section 110.4 is deleted in its entirety.
(9) 
Section 302.4 is hereby amended by inserting: twelve (12) inches.
(10) 
Section 302.8 is deleted in its entirety.
(11) 
Section 304.14 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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 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.
(12) 
Section 602.3 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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 to maintain a minimum temperature of 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; and
2) 
In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C) a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained.
(13) 
Section 602.4 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Indoor workspaces to be occupied shall be supplied with heat to maintain a minimum temperature of 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; and
2) 
Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
(Ordinance O-24-019 adopted 8/15/2024)