Property Maintenance Code Chapter 9 Code Enforcement Division November 18, 2014 BCC Public Hearing

Purpose  Amendments update Ch. 9 to the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code  Consolidate enforcement of property maintenance under the Code Enforcement Division  Emergency action is included to deal with imminent collapse and open hazards such as those created by fires

Background  International Property Maintenance Code – Governs conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, structures – Ensure structures are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupancy – Provides for condemnation (demolition) of unsafe structures

Background  International Property Maintenance Code sets standards for: General requirements Light, ventilation, occupancy Plumbing facilities and fixture requirements Mechanical and electrical Fire safety

Background  Orange County Property Maintenance Code, Ch.9 – Code Enforcement Division created in 1999 made responsible for enforcement of minimum standards housing code – Building Safety Division retained responsibility for enforcement of minimum standards for commercial buildings – Code last amended in 2005 (IPMC 2003)

Amendments  General – Amendments update Ch. 9 to the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code – Amendments make the Code Enforcement Division primarily responsible for enforcement with assistance from the Building Safety Division – Applies to all buildings and structures

Amendments

Amendments

Amendments

Amendments  Emergency Code Action Code Enforcement Division Manager with approval from the county Building Official can order demolition of unsafe structures with notice to owners “as reasonably practical, but such notice shall not be required prior to commencing work” Commonly afforded to code enforcement in major urban jurisdictions Orlando, St. Petersburg, Miami-Dade County

Amendments  Emergency Code Action The standard process can mean unsafe buildings may be present for 6 to 24 months Code Enforcement Division has emergency lot cleaning authority and it is used sparingly

Property Maintenance Code

Summary  The amendments update Ch. 9 to the 2012 IPMC  Consolidate enforcement of property maintenance under the Code Enforcement Division  Emergency action is included to deal with imminent collapse and open hazards such as those created by fires

Action Requested  Determine that this Ordinance will not have a substantial economic impact on development within the County  Find the ordinance consistent with the Comprehensive Plan  Adoption of an Ordinance relating to Building and Construction Regulations