[Adopted 7-24-2001 by Ord. No. 01-22]
[Amended 12-11-2012 by Ord. No. 12-17; 3-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-05]
The Township of Ewing adopts the most current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, with the following additions, in place of the 1996 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code:
Chapter 5
Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements
Section 508
Hot Water
508.1. Hot Water. Hot water is not to exceed 140°.
Chapter 6
Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
Section 602
Heating Facilities
602.3. Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitories or guest rooms on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than 68° F. (18° C.) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.
Section 604
Electrical Facilities
604.2 Service. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with NFPA 70. Every dwelling shall be served by a main service that is not less than 60 amperes, three wires. If it is determined that a 60 amp service is not sufficient for the electrical load, a minimum of 100 amp service is to be installed.
[Amended 3-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-05]
It shall be unlawful to inhabit or utilize any rooftop in a manner inconsistent with the most current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted by the Township. Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be liable to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III, General Penalty.