This chapter shall be known as the "property maintenance code," may be cited as such and will be referred to in this chapter as "this code."
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted. Where this chapter is inconsistent with state law then in that instance the provisions of the state law shall prevail.
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2016 § 1(M), 2015; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) adopted in this chapter by reference is amended by the following additions, deletions and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
Chapter 1 is amended as follows:
Sections 102.3, 102.8, 103, 106, 109.7, 109.8, 110.4, 110.5, 110.6, 111 are deleted.
Each reference to the International Building Code is replaced with the California Building Code. Each reference to the International Existing Building Code is replaced by the California Existing Building Code. Each reference to the International Fire Code is replaced by the California Fire Code. Each reference to the International Fuel Gas and International Plumbing Codes is replaced by the California Plumbing Code. Each reference to the International Mechanical Code is replaced by the California Mechanical Code. Each reference to the International Residential Code is replaced by the California Residential Code. Each reference to the International Zoning Code is replaced by the Livermore Development Code.
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
Chapter 2 is amended as follows:
Each reference to the International Building Code is replaced with the California Building Code. Each reference to the International Existing Building Code is replaced by the California Existing Building Code. Each reference to the International Fire Code is replaced by the California Fire Code. Each reference to the International Fuel Gas and International Plumbing Codes is replaced by the California Plumbing Code. Each reference to the International Mechanical Code is replaced by the California Mechanical Code. Each reference to the International Residential Code is replaced by the California Residential Code. Each reference to the International Zoning Code is replaced by the Livermore Development Code.
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
Chapter 3 is amended as follows:
Sections 302.4, 302.8, 304.14, 304.18, and 309 are deleted.
Section 303.2 is amended to read:
Every person in possession of land within the city, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a private or public swimming pool or spa, shall at all times maintain an enclosure and safety device in accordance with chapter 31 Section 3109 (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs) and Chapter 31B (public swimming pools) of the California Building Code.
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
Chapter 4 is amended as follows:
Sections 404.6 and 404.7 are deleted.
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
Chapter 5 is amended as follows:
Each reference to the International Plumbing Code shall be replaced with the California Plumbing Code.
Section 506.3, Grease interceptors, is amended to read:
Grease interceptors shall comply with section 1014 of the California Plumbing Code.
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
Chapter 6 is amended as follows:
Each reference to the International Mechanical Code is replaced by the California Mechanical Code.
(Ord. 1985 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. B), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
Chapter 7 is amended as follows:
Each reference to the International Building Code is replaced with the California Building Code. Each reference to the International Fire Code is replaced by the California Fire Code. Each reference to the International Residential Code is replaced by the California Residential Code.
(Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)