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RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043
Ordinance No7.~-9_$------------- _ Passed-- ---- --. - ---------------- ---- ---- - 19-- -.
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING AND ADOPTING THE BOCA
NATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND AMENDING
PORTIONS OF THE DUBLIN CODIFIED ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is concerned with building conditions desirable to
promote the public health, safety and welfare of its residents.
NOW, T FORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council, of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, ~~ of the elected members concurring:
Section 1. Adoption of Property Maintenance Code.
That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Clerk of
Council of the City of Dublin, being marked and designated as "The BOCA National
Property Maintenance Code, Fifth Edition, 1996" as published by the Building Officials
and Code Administrators International, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Property
Maintenance Code of The City of Dublin, in the State of Ohio; for the control of
buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said BOLA National Property Maintenance
Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
Ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in
Section 2 of this ordinance.
Section 2. Additions, Insertions and Changes.
That the BOLA National Property Maintenance Code is amended and revised in the
following respects:
All references to Code Official shall be changed to Chief Building Official.
Section PM-101.1 Insert: City of Dublin
Section PM-101.2 Amend to read as follows:
This code is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing
structures, residential and non residential, and on all existing premises by
establishing minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures,
equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection
from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and
sanitary maintenance; fixing the responsibility of owners, operators and
occupants; regulating the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and
providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to require an owner, operator or
occupant to alter, remove, modify or otherwise abate a condition under the
following parameters:
1) Existing conditions which are considered violations under this code
which were permissible when the structure or premises was originally
constructed and/or issued a building permit shall be permitted to remain
provided the condition is properly maintained in a condition similar to that
at the time of original construction and said candition does not constitute a
Serious Hazard; or
2) Existing conditions within structures built before March 1, 1959 or listed
on the National Register of Historic Structures, are exempted from this code
unless the condition is deemed to be a Serious Hazard to the health, safety or
welfare of the occupant(s).
RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043
Ordinance No._7.2-98 __________..__
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Page Two
Section PM-105.8. Delete
Section PM-105.9. Delete
Section PM-105.11. Delete
Section PM-106.2.
Amend to read as follows:
Any person who shall violate a provision of this code is guilty of a fourth
degree misdemeanor. Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section PM-111.1.
Amend to read as follows:
Any person affected by a decision of the Code Official or a notice or order
issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the Dublin Building
Construction Appeals Board.
Section PM-111-2. through 111.7. Delete
Section PM-202.0
Amend the definition of Code Official to read as follows:
Code Official: Unless otherwise specifically identified shall mean the Chief
Building Official of the City of Dublin.
Add the following definition:
Serious hazard: A hazard of considerable consequence to safety or health
through the design, location, construction, or equipment of a building, structure or
premises, or the condition thereof, which hazard has been established through
experience, testing, or research to be of certain or probable consequence, or which
can be determined to be, or which is obviously such a hazard.
Section PM-303.4.
Amend to read as follows:
All premises shall be kept free from noxious weeds in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 95 of the Codified Ordinances of the city of Dublin.
Section PM-304.15. Insert: April 1 to November 1.
Section PM-602.2.1. Insert: October 1 to May 1.
Section PM-602.3. Insert October 1 to May 1.
RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043
Ordinance No. 72-98______________ Passed__________________ _ ________19__ __
Page Three
Section 3. Changes to the Dublin Codified Ordinances.
Section 150.999(B) and (C). Change: A misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
Section 150.216(A). Insert: "or the PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BODE" at the end of
the first sentence.
Section 4. That nothing in this Ordinance or in the National Property Maintenance
Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any
court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action
acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 2 of
this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost,
impaired or affected by this Ordinance.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest
date permitted by law.
Passed~this)~day of 1998.
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- Presiding Officer
Attest:
Clerk of Council
Sponsors: Council Member McCash; Chief Building Official
Committee referral: None
I hereby certify thot codes of this Ord~nonce/Rssdutiep were posted to the
Gty of t3ublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code,
~~ Cle of ncil, Dv ' ,Ohio
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PREFACE
The BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, now in its 32nd year, provides model code requirements related to the protection
of the public health, safety and welfare in all existing buildings and premises. The BOCA National Property Maintenance Code
contains clear and specific property maintenance requirements with required property improvement provisions. This document is
intended to provide the code official with the authority to consider and approve alternative solutions to achieve code compliance.
This fifth edition presents the code as originally issued, with changes approved through 1995, and with certain editorial changes
made to maintain the sequence of the code and to update the references to standards.
This code, as are the other codes published by Building Officials and Code Administrators International, is kept up to date through
the review of changes proposed by code enforcement officials, industry and design professionals, and other interested persons and
organizations. Proposed changes are discussed in a public hearing, carefully reviewed by committees, and acted upon by code
enforcement officials in an open meeting ofthe organization. A new edition such as this is then prepazed every three years, and contains
all approved changes since the previous edition.
Changes as described above do not just happen. The BOCA National Property Aaintenance Code is dedicated to the thousands of
code enforcement officials from throughout the United States and Canada; to the engineers, architects, technicians, builders,
contractors, material producers, trade associations and others who voluntarily collaborated in its preparation; and to the members of
the code changes committees and their constituent committees, who participated in the important work of keeping the code current.
These individuals have given unstintingly of their time and their talents to produce and maintain this code, which has been widely
recognized, highly respected, and adopted by countless communities.
Use of the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code or any of the other BOCA National Codes within a government jurisdiction
is intended to be accomplished only through adoption by reference in a proceeding of the jurisdiction's boazd, council, or other
authoritative governing body. At the time of adoption, jurisdictions should insert the appropriate information in those passages shown
in bracketed small capital letters in the code which require specific local information, such as the date of adoption, name of adopting
jurisdiction, etc. (see Section 3 of the sample adopting ordinance on page ix). Additionally, jurisdictions may amend or modify BOCA
National Code provisions to accomplish desired local requirements, although use of the codes in substantially original and
standazdized form is encouraged by the BOCA organization. A sample draft of an adopting ordinance for the BOCA National Property
Maintenance Code is provided on page ix.
This document has been developed under the published procedures of Building Officials and Code Administrators International,
Inc. These procedures aze designed to obtain the views and comments of those in the construction industry willing to participate.
While these procedures assure the highest degree of care, neither BOCA, its members, nor those participating in its activities accepts
any liability resulting from compliance or noncompliance with the provisions given herein, for any restrictions imposed on materials
or processes, or for the completeness of the text.
BOCA has no power or authority to police or enforce compliance with the contents of this code. It is only the governmental body
that enacts the code into law that does so.
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NOTE TO BOCA® NATIONAL
CODE USERS
The 1996 editions of the BOCA National Codes contain, for the benefit and convenience of code
users, vertical lines and asterisks in the outside margins of some pages.
As in previous editions, vertical lines in the margin indicate approved changes to the text of
code requirements. Editorial changes are not so marked. For example, lines shown in the margins
of the 1996 BOCA National Codes indicate technical content changes since the 1993 editions.
Asterisks in the margin indicate locations from which 1993 code text has been deleted. These
features are designed to streamline the review process for jurisdictions wishing to adopt current,
up-to-date provisions.
Several features are again reflected in the 1996 editions of the BOCA National Codes.
Definitions of terms are located within the chapter or section that represents the predominant
subject matter associated with each term. Definitions related predominantly to Chapter 1 and
those that have broad applicability throughout the code remain in full in Chapter 2. All defined
terms are listed alphabetically in Chapter 2 followed by either the text of the definition or a
reference to the section number that contains the text of the definition. Selected defined terms
are italicized where they appear in the code in the same manner as in previous editions.
An indenting feature is used in tandem with the codes' decimal-based section numbering
system to indicate the hierarchy of each subsection.
The values stated in the U.S. customary units of measurement are to be regarded as code
requirements. The metric equivalents of U.S. customary units may be approximate.
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A GUIDE TO USE OF THE BOCA®
NATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
The format and provisions of the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code are designed to provide units of government with an
effective regulatory means of providing minimum health and safety requirements for existing buildings and structures.
The following step-by-step approach is recommended for use in determining the code's application to particular buildings and
building uses within a governmental jurisdiction.
l . Determine the occupancy of the building or property in question.
2. Determinc: compliance with the applicable provisions related to the condition and maintenance of the exterior property and
structure as set forth in Chapter 3.
3. Determine compliance with the applicable provisions related to the condition and maintenance of features essential to health
and sanitation for the interior structure areas contained in Chapters 3 and 4.
4. Determine compliance with the applicable provisions for safety, health and sanitation for plumbing, mechanical and electrical
systems covered by Chapters 5 and 6.
5. Determine compliance with all applicable aspects for fire safety in Chapter 7 related to removal and abatement of fire hazards.
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ADOPTION INFORMATION
The BOCA National Codes are designed and promulgated to be adopted by reference by ordinance. Jurisdictions wishing to adopt
the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code11996 as an enforceable regulation governing existing structures and premises should
insure that certain factual information is included in the adopting ordinance at the time adoption is being considered by the appropriate
governmental body. The following sample adoption ordinance addresses several key elements of a code adoption ordinance, including
the information required for insertion into the code text.
SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF THE
1996 BOCA NATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Bill Number
Ordinance Number
r~ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MINIMUM REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDITIONS AND MAIN-
TENANCE OF ALL PROPERTY, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; BY PROVIDING THE STANDARDS FOR SUPPLIED
UTILITIES AND FACILITIES AND OTHER PHYSICAL THINGS AND CONDITIONS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THAT
STRUCTURES ARE SAFE, SANITARY AND FIT FOR OCCUPATION AND USE; AND THE CONDEMNATION OF BUILD-
INGS AND STRUCTURES UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY AND USE AND THE DEMOLITION OF SUCH STRUC-
TURES; KNOWN AS THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
Be it ordained by the (Governing Body) of the (Name of Jurisdiction) as follows:
SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the (Jurisdiction's Keeper oJRecords) of the (Name
ofJurisdiction), being marked and designated as "The BOCANational Property Maintenance Code, Fifth Edition, 1996" as published
by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of
the (Name of Jurisdiction), in the State of (State Name); for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and
all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said BOCA National Property Maintenance Code are hereby
referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes,
if any, prescribed in Section 3 of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES REPEALED.
That Ordinance Number (Present Ordinance Number) of the (Name ojJurisdiction) entitled (Full Title of Present Ordinance) and
all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES.
That the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code is amended and revised in the following respects:
Section PM-101.1 (page 1, second line). Insert: (Name of Jurisdiction)
,,, Section PM-106.2 (page 2, third line). Insert: (Dollar amounts in two locations)
Section PM-106.2 (page 2, fourth line). Insert (Number of days)
Section PM-304.15 (page 11, first and second lines). Insert: (Dates in two locations)
Section PM-602.2.1 (page 17, fifth line). Insert: (Dates in two locations)
Section PM-602.3 (page 17, third line). Insert: (Dates in two locations)
SECTION 4. SAVING CLAUSE.
That nothing in this Ordinance or in the Property Maintenance Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or
proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing,
under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 2 of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any
character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. DATE OF EFFECT.
That the (Jurisdiction S Keeper of Records) shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance, and cause the same to be published as
required by law; and this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its approval as required by law.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS '
Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION ........ .... ...... .............. 1
Section Page Section Page
PM-101.0 General .......................... 1 PM-107.0 Notices and orders .................. 3
PM-1.02.0 Validity ........................... 1 PM-108.0 Unsafe structures and equipment....... 3
PM-103.0 Maintenance ........................ 1 PM-109.0 Emergency measures................ 4
PM-104.0 Approval .......................... 1 PM-110.0 Demolition ......................... 4
PM-105.0 Duties and powers of the code official ... 2 PM-111.0 Means of appeal .................... 4
PM-106.0 Violations ......................... 2
Chapter 2 DEFINITIONS ........................................ 7
PM-201.0 General .......................... 7
PM-202.0 General definitions .................. 7
Chapter 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........ ............. 9
PM-301.0 General ....~ ...................... 9 PM-305.0 Interior structure ................... 11
PM-302.0 Definitions ........................ 9 PM-306.0 Rubbish and garbage ............... 11
PM-303.0 Exterior property areas ............. 10 PM-307.0 Extermination ..................... 11
PM-304.0 Exterior structure .................. 10
Chapter 4 LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS ....................... 13
PM-401.0 General ......................... 13 PM-404.0 Ventilation ........................ 13
PM-402.0 Definitions ....................... 13 PM-405.0 Occupancy limitations............... 14
PM-403.0 Light ............................ 13
Chapter 5 PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS ................... .. 15
PM-501.0 General ......................... 15 PM-505.0 Plumbing fixtures .................. 15
PM-502.0 Definitions ....................... 15 PM-506.0 Water system ..................... 16
PM-503.0 Required facilities ................... 15 PM-507.0 Sanitary drainage system ............ 16
PM-504.0 Toilet rooms ...................... 15 PM-508.0 Storm drainage .................... 16
Chapter 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PM-601.0 General ......................... 17 PM-605.0 Electrical equipment ................ 18
PM-602.0 Heating facilities ................... 17 PM-606.0 Elevators, escalators and
PM-603.0 Mechanical equipment .............. 17 dumbwaiters ..........:......... 18
PM-604.0 Electrical facilities .................. 17
Chapter 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
• PM-701.0 General ....................... 19 PM-705.0 Fire protection systems.............. 20
PM-702.0 Means of egress .................. 19 PM-706.0 Elevator recall ..................... 21
PM-703.0 Accumulations and storage .......... 20 PM-707.0 Mechanical equipment conVol ........ 21
PM-704.0 Fireresistance ratings ............... 20
Chapter 8 REFERENCED STANDARDS ................. ..:............ 23
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CHAPTER 7
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION PM-101.0 GENERAL
PM-lOl.l Title: These regulations shall be known as the Prop-
erty Maintenance Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION] hereinafter
referred to as "this code:'
PM-101.2 Scope: This code is to protect the public health, safety
and welfare in all existing structures, residential and nonresiden-
tial, and on all existing premises by establishing minimum re-
quirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment,
and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation,
protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and
other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; fixing the
responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; regulating
the occupancy ofexisting structures and premises, and providing
for administration, enforcement and penalties.
PM-101.3 Intent: This code shall be construed to secure its
expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and
welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy
and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures
and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be
altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and
safety as required herein.
SECTION PM-102.0 VALIDITY
PM-102.1 Validity: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sen-
tence, clause or phrase of this code shall be declared invalid for
any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remain-
ing portions of this code which shall continue in full force and
effect, and to this end the provisions of this code are hereby
declared to be severable.
PM-102.2 Saving clause: This code shall not affect violations
of any other ordinance, code or regulation existing prior to the
effective date hereof, and any such violation shall be governed
and shall continue to be punishable to the full extent of the law
under the provisions of those ordinances, codes or regulations in
effect at the time the violation was committed.
SECTION PM-103.0 MAINTENANCE
PM-103.1 Required: All equipment, systems, devices and safe-
guards required by this code or a previous statute or code for the
structure or premises when erected or altered shall be maintained
in good working order. The requirements of this code are not
intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire
protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures.
SECTION PM-104.0 APPROVAL
PM-101.4 Referenced standards: The standards referenced in
this code and listed in Chapter 8 shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this
code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall
apply.
PM-101.5 Existing remedies: The provisions in this code shall
not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the
jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or
demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe and
unsanitary.
PM-101.6 Workmanship: All repairs, maintenance work, al-
terations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly
by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed
in a workmanlike manner.
PM-101.7 Application of other codes: Any repairs, additions
or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be
done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the
building, plumbing and mechanical codes and NFPA 70 listed in
Chapter 8.
PM-104.1 Approved materials and equipment: All materials,
equipment and devices approved by the code official shall be
constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.
PM-104.2 Modifications: Where there are practical difficulties
involved in carrying out provisions of this code, the code official
shall have the right to vary or modify such provisions upon
application of the oxmer or the o-+~ners representative, provided
that the spirit and intent of the law is observed and that the public
health, safety and welfare is assured.
PM-104.2.1 Records: The application for modification and
the final decision of the code official shall be in writing and
shall be officially recorded in the permanent records of the
department.
PM-104.3 Material and equipment reuse: Materials, equip-
ment and devices shall not be reused unless such elements have
been reconditioned, tested and placed in good and proper work-
ingcondition and approved.
PM-104.4 Alternative materials and equipment: The provi-
sions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of
any material or method of construction not specifically pre-
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THE BOCA NATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE/1996
scribed by this code, provided that any such alternative leas been
approved. An alternative material or method ofconstruction shall
be approved when the code official finds that the proposed design
is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of
this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for
the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in
this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fireresistance, dura-
bility and safety.
PM-104.5 Research and investigations: Sufficient technical
data shall be submitted to substantiate the proposed installation
ofany material or assembly. if it is determined that the evidence
submitted is satisfactory proof of performance for the proposed
installation, the code official shall approve such alternative sub-
ject to the requirements ofthis code. The cost of all tests, reports
and investigations required under these provisions shall be paid
by the applicant.
SECTION PM-105.0 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL
PM-105.1 General: The code official shall enforce all of the
provisions ofthis code.
PM-105.2 Notices and orders: The code official shall issue all
necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with the code.
PM-105.3 Right of entry: The code official is authorized to
enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect
subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches
and seizures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the code official
is authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law.
PM-105.4 Access by owner or operator: Every occupant of a
structure or premises shall give the owner or operator thereof, or
agent or employee, access to any part of such structure or its
premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making such
inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary
to comply with the provisions ofthis code.
PM-105.8 Organization: The code official shall appoint such
number of officers, technical assistants, inspectors and other
employees as shall be necessary for the administration of this
code and as authorized by the appointing authority. The code
official is authorized to designate an employee as deputy who
shall exercise all the powers of the code otiicial during the
temporary absence or disability of the code official.
PM-105.9 Restriction of employees: An official or employee
connected with the enforcement ofthis code, except one whose
only connection is that of a member of the board of appeals
established under the provisions of Section PM-I 11.0, shall not
be engaged in, or directly or indirectly connected with, the
furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction,
alteration or maintenance of a building, or the preparation of
construction documents thereof, unless that person is the owner
of the building; nor shall such officer or employee engage in any
work that conflicts with official duties orwith the interests ofthe
department.
PM-105.10 Relief from personal responsibility: The code
official, officer or employee charged with the enforcement ofthis
code, while acting for the jurisdiction, shall not thereby be
rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all per-
sonal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as
a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of
official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee
because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the
lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions ofthis code
shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction
until the final termination of the proceedings. The code official
or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in any action, suit
or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of
this code; and any officer of the department of building inspec-
tion, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from
liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by
reason ofany act or omission in the performance ofofficial duties
in connection therewith.
PM-105.5 Identification: The code official shall carry proper
identification when inspecting structures or premises in the per-
formance of duties under this code.
PM-105.6 Coordination of enforcement: Inspection of prem-
ises, the issuance of notices and orders and enforcement thereof
shall be the responsibility of the code official so charged by the
jurisdiction. Whenever inspections are necessary by any other
department, the code official shall make reasonable effort to
arrange for the coordination of such inspections so as to mini-
mize the number of visits by inspectors, and to confer with the
other departments for the purpose of eliminating conflicting
orders before any are issued. A department shall not, however,
delay the issuance ofany emergency orders.
PM-105.7 Rule-making authority: The code official shall have
power as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and
general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations
to interpret and implement the provisions of this code to secure
the intent thereof and to designate requirements applicable be-
cause of local climatic or other conditions. Such rules shall not
have the effect of waiving structural or fire performance require-
ments specifically provided for in this code or of violating
accepted engineering practice involving public safety.
PM-l 05.11 Official records: An official record shall be kept of
all business and activities of the department specified in the
provisions of this code, and all such records shall be open to
public inspection at all appropriate times and according to rea-
sonable rules to maintain the integrity and security of such
records.
SECTION PM-106.0 VIOLATIONS
PM-106.1 Unlawtul acts: It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair,
remove, demolish, maintain, fail to maintain, provide, fail to
provide; occupy, let to another or occupy or permit another
person to occupy any premises, property, structure or equipment
regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, contrary to or
in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this
code, or to fail to obey a lawful order of the code official, or to
remove or deface a placard or notice posted under the provisions
ofthis code.
PM-106.2 Penalty: Any perso» who shall violate a provision of
this code shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of
not less than [AMOUNT) nor more than [AMOUNT] or imprison-
ment for a term not to exceed [NUMBER] days, or both, at the
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discretion of the court. Each day that a violation continues after
due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
PM-106.3 Prosecution: In case of any unlawful acts the code
official shall institute an appropriate action or proceeding at law
to exact the penalty provided in Section PM-106.2. Also, the code
official shall ask the jurisdiction's legal representative to proceed
at law or in equity against the person responsible for the violation
for the purpose of ordering that person:
1. To restrain, correct or remove the violation or refrain from
any further execution of work;
2. To restrain or correct the erection, installation, mainte-
nance, repair or alteration of such structure;
. 3. To require the removal of work in violation; or
4. To prevent the occupancy of the structure that is not in
compliance with the provisions of this code.
SECTION PM-107.0 NOTICES AND ORDERS
PM-107.1 Notice to owner or to person or persons responsi-
ble: Whenever the code official determines that there has been a
violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation
has occurred, notice shall be given to the owner or the person or
persons responsible therefore in the manner prescribed in Sec-
tions PM-107.2 and PM-107.3. Notices for condemnation pro-
cedures shall also comply with Section PM-108.3.
PM-107.2 Form: Such notice prescribed in Section PM-107.1
shall:
1. Be in writing;
2. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for iden-
tification;
3. Include a statement of the reason or reasons why the notice
is being issued; and
4. Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time for
the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwell-
ing unit or structure into compliance with the provisions
of this code.
PM-107.3 Method of service: Such notice shall be deemed to
be properly served if a copy thereof is (a) delivered to the owner
personally; or (b) sent by certified or registered mail addressed
to the owner at the last known address with return receipt
requested. If the certified or registered letter is returned showing
that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted
in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such
notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the
owner s agent or upon the person responsible for the structure
shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.
PM-107.4 Penalties: Penalties for noncompliance with orders
and notices shall be as set forth in Section PM-106.2.
PM-107.5 Transfer of ownership: It shall be unlawful for the
owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a
compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation has been
served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of
to another until the provisions of the compliance order or notice
of violation have been complied with, or until such owner shall
first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true
copy of any compliance order or notice of violation issued by the
code official and shall furnish to the code official a signed and
notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or
lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such compliance order or
notice of violation and fully accepting the responsibility without
condition for making-the corrections or repairs required by such
compliance order or notice of violation.
SECTION PM-108.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
PM-108.1 General: When a structure or equipment is found by
the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit
for human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such structure shall
be condemned pursuant to the provisions of this code.
PM-108.1.] Unsafe structure: An unsafe structureisonethat
is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety
of the public or the occupants of the structure by not providing
minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event
of fire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment
or is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe, or
of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial
or complete collapse is likely.
PM-108.1.2 Unsafe equipment: Unsafe equipment includes
any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway,
electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or
other equipment on the premises or within the structure which
is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment is a
hazard to life, health, property or safety of the public or
occupants of the premises or structure.
PM-108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy: Astruc-
ture is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official
finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because ofthe
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks mainte-
nance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and
contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or
heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this
code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a
hazard to the occupants of the structure. or to the public.
PM-108.1.4 Unlawful structure: An unlawful structure is
one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons
than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered or
occupied contrary to law.
PM-108.2 Closing of vacant structures: If the structure is
vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not
in danger of structural collapse, the code official is authorized to
post a placard of condemnation on the premises and order the
structure closed up so as not to be an attractive nuisance. Upon
failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time
specified in the order, the code official shall cause the premises
to be closed through any available public agency or by contract
or arrangement by private persons and the cost thereof shall be
charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located
and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
PM-108.3 Notice: Whenever the code official has condemned a
structure or equipment underthe provisions ofthis section, notice
shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure
affected by such notice and served on•the owner or the person or
persons responsible for the structure or equipment in accordance
with Section PM-107.3. The notice shall be in the form pre-
scribed in Section PM-107.2.
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PM-108.4 Placarding: Upon failure of the owner or person
responsible to comply with the notice provisions within the time
given, the code official shall post on the premises or on defective
equipment,. a placard bearing the word "Condemned" and a
statement of the penalties provided for occupying the premises,
operating the equipment or removing the placard.
PM-108.5 Prohibited occupancy: Any person who shall oc-
cupy aplacarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment,
and any owner or any person responsible for the premises who
shall let anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate pla-
carded equipment shall be liable for the penalties provided by
this code.
PM-108.6 Removal of placard: The code official shall remove
the condemnation placard whenever the defect or defects upon
which the condemnation and placarding action were based have
been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a condem-
nationplacard without the approval of the code official shall be
subject to the penalties provided by this code.
SECTION PM-109.0 EMERGENCY MEASURES
PM-109.1 Imminent danger: When, in the opinion of the code
official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a
building or structure which endangers life, or when any structure
or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the
occupation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential
danger to the building occupants or those in the proximity of any
structure because ofexplosives, explosive fumes orvapors orthe
presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of
defective or dangerous equipment, the code official is hereby
authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to
vacate the premises forthwith. The code official shall cause to be
posted at each entrance to such structure a notice reading as
follows: "This Structure is Unsafe and its Occupancy has been
Prohibited by the Code Official:' It shall be unlawful for any
person to enter such structure except for the purpose of securing
the structure, making the required repairs, removing the hazard-
ous condition, or of demolishing the same.
PM-109.2 Temporary safeguards: Notwithstanding other pro-
visions ofthiscode, whenever, in the opinion ofthe code official,
there is imminent danger due to an unsafe condition, the code
official shall order the necessary work to be done, including the
boarding-up of openings, to render such structure temporarily
safe whether or not the legal procedure herein described has been
instituted; and shall cause such other action to be taken as the
code official deems necessary to meet such emergency.
PM-109.3 Closing streets: When necessary forthe public safety,
the code official shall temporarily close structures and close, or
order the authority having jurisdiction to close, sidewalks,
streets, public ways and places adjacent to unsafe structures, and
prohibit the same from being utilized.
PM-109.4 Emergency repairs: For the purposes ofthis section,
the code official shall employ the necessary labor and materials
to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible.
PM-109.5 Costs of emergency repairs: Costs incurred in the
performance of emergency work shall be paid from the treasury
of the jurisdiction on approval of the code official. The legal
counsel of the jurisdiction shall institute appropriate action
against the owner of the premises where the unsafe structure is
or was located for the recovery of such costs.
PM-109.6 Hearing: Any person ordered to take emergency
measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected
person shall thereafter, upon petition directed to the appeals
board, be afforded a hearing as described in this code.
SECTION PM-110.0 DEMOLITION
PM-110.1 General: The code official shall order the owner of
any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the
code official's judgement is so old, dilapidated or has become so
out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise
unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is
unreasonable to repair the structure, to raze and remove such
structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by
repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to raze and
remove at the owner ~ option; or where there has been a cessation
of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than
two years, to raze and remove such structure.
PM-110.2 Order: All notices and orders shall comply with
Section PM-107.0.
PM-110.3 Failure to comply: Ifthe owner ofa premises fails to
comply with a demolition order within the time prescribed, the
code official shall cause the structure to be razed and removed,
either through an available public agency or by contract or
arrangement with private persons, and the cost of such razing
and removal shall be charged against the real estate upon which
the structure is located and shall be a lien upon'such real estate.
PM-110.4 Salvage materials: When any structure has been
ordered razed and removed, the governing body or other desig-
nated officer under said contract or arrangement aforesaid shall
have the right to sell the salvage and valuable materials at the
highest price obtainable. The net proceeds of such sale, after
deducting the expenses of such razing and removal, shall be
promptly remitted with a report of such sale or transaction,
including the items of expense and the amounts deducted, for the
person who is entitled thereto, subject to any order of a court. If
such a surplus does not remain to be turned over, the report shall
so state. ' "
SECTION PM-111.0 MEANS OF APPEAL
PM-111.1 Application for appeal: Any person affected by a
decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this
code shall have the right to appeal to the board of appeals,
provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20
days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An
application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent
of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully
apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied
by other means.
PM-111.2 Membership of the board: The board of appeals
shall consist of five members appointed by the chief appointing
authority as follows: one for five years, one for four years, one
for three years, one for two years, and one for one year. Thereaf-
ter, each new member shall serve for five years or until a
successor has been appointed.
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PM-111.2.1 Qualifications: The board of appeals shall con-
sist of five individuals, one from each of the following pro-
fessions or disciplines:
1. Registered design professional who is a registered ar-
chitect; or a builder or superintendent of building con-
struction with at least ten years' experience, five of
which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
2. Registered design professional with structural engi-
neering or architectural experience.
3. Registered design professional with mechanical or
plumbing engineering experience; or a mechanical or
plumbing contractor with at least ten years' experience,
five of which shall have been in responsible charge of
work.
4. Registered design professional with electrical engineer-
ing experience; or an electrical contractor with at least
ten years' experience, five of which shall have been in
responsible charge of work.
5. Registered design professional with fire protection en-
gineering experience; or a fire protection contractor
with at least ten years' experience, five of which shall
have. been in responsible charge of work.
PM-111.2.2 Alternate members: The chief appointing
authority shall appoint two alternate members who shall be
called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the
absence or disqualification of a member. Altemate members
shall possess the same qualifications required for board mem-
bership, and shall be appointed for five years or until a
successor has been appointed.
PM-111.2.3 Chairman: The boazd shall annually select one
of its members to serve as chairman.
PM-111.2.4 Disqualification of member: A member shall
not hear an appeal in which that member has any personal,
professional or financial interest.
PM-111.2.5 Secretary: The chief administrative officer shall
designate a qualified clerk to serve as secretary to the board.
The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings in
the office of the chief administrative officer.
PM-111.2.6 Compensation of members: Compensation of
members shall be determined by law.
PM-111.3 Notice of meeting: The boazd shall meet upon notice
from the chairman, within ten days of the filing of an appeal, or
at stated periodic meetings.
PM-111.4 Open hearing: All heazings before the board shall be
open to the public. The appellant, the appellant's representative,
the code official, and any person whose interests are affected
shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
PM-111.4.1 Procedure: The board shall adopt and make
available to the public through the secretary, procedures under
which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not
require compliance with strict rules of evidence but shall
mandate that only relevant information be received.
PM-111.5 Postponed hearing: When five members are not
present to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's
representative shall have the right to request a postponement of
the heazing.
PM-111.6 Board decision: The board shall modify or reverse
the decision of the code official by a concurring vote of three
members.
PM-111.6.1 Resolution: The decision of the board shall be
by resolution. Certified copies shall be furnished to the appel-
lant and to the code official.
PM-111.6.2 Administration: The code official shall take
immediate action in accordance with the decision of the
board.
PM-111.7 Court review: Any person, whether or not a previous
party of the appeal, shall have the right to apply to the appropriate
court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application
for review shall be made in the manner and time required by law
following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief
administrative officer.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION PM-201.0 GENERAL
PM-201.1 Scope: Unless otherwise expressly stated, the follow-
ingterms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings
shown in this chapter.
PM-201.21nterchangeability: Words stated in the present tense
include the future; words stated in the masculine gender include
the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural
and the plural the singular.
PM-201.3 Terms defined in other codes: Where terms are not
defined in this code and are defined in the building, plumbing or
mechanical codes listed in Chapter 8, such terms shall have the
meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
PM-201.4 Terms not defined: Where terms are not defined,
through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall
have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
PM-201.5 Parts: Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwell-
ing, premises, •building, rooming house, rooming unit'
or "story" are stated in this code, they shall be construed as
though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
SECTION PM-202.0 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Approved: Approved by the code official.
Basement: See Section PM-302.0.
Batltroonr: See Section PM-502.0.
Building: Any structure occupied or intended for supporting or
sheltering any occupancy.
Building code: The building code officially adopted by the
legislative body of this jurisdiction, or other such codes
officially designated by the legislative body ofthe jurisdiction
for the regulation of construction, alteration, addition, repair,
removal, demolition, location, occupancy and maintenance of
buildings and structures.
Code official: The official who is charged with the administra-
tion and enforcement of this code, or any duly authorized
representative.
Condemn: To adjudge unfit for occupancy.
Conslructiort documents: All the written, graphic and pictorial
documents prepared or assembled for describing the design,
location and physical characteristics of the elements of the
project necessary for obtaining a building permit. The con-
struction drawings shall be drawn to an appropriate scale.
Dwellings: (See Section PM-201.5.)
Dormitory: A space in a building where group sleeping ac-
commodations are provided in one, room, or in a series of
closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the
same family group.
Dwelling writ: A single unit providing complete, independent
living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent
provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Hotel: Any building containing six or more guestrooms,
intended or designed to be occupied, or which are rented or
hired out to be occupied, for sleeping purposes by guests.
Or:e family dwelling: A building containing one dwelling
unit with not more than five lodgers or boarders.
Roomirrglrouse: Abuildingarrangedoroccupiedforlodging,
with or without meals, for compensation and not occupied as
a one family dwelling or a two-family dwelling.
Rooming unit: Any room or group of rooms forming a single
habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupied for sleep-
ing or living, but not for cooking purposes.
Two family dwelling: A building containing two dwelling
units with not more than five lodgers or boarders per family.
Exterior property: See Section PM-302.0.
Extermination: See Section PM-302.0.
Family: An individual ormarried couple andthechildren thereof
with not more than two other persons related directly to the
individual or married couple by blood or marriage; or a group
of not more than five unrelated persons, living together as a
single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.
Garbage: See Section PM-302.0.
Habitable space: See Section PM-402.0.
lirfestatior:: See Section PM-302.0.
I~rspectiorr certificate: An identification applied on a product by
an approved agency containing the name of the manufacturer,
the function and performance characteristics, and the name
and identification of an approved agency which indicates that
the product or material has been inspected and evaluated by
an approved agency.
Label: An identification applied on a product by the manufac-
turerwhich contains the name of the manufacturer, the func-
tion and performance characteristics of the product or
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material, and the name and identification of an approved
agency and which indicates that the representative sample of
the product or material has been tested and evaluated by an
approved agency (see Section 1704.0 of the building code
listed in Chapter 8, and also Mark, A-fanufacturers designa-
tion and /nspection certificate.)
Let for occupancy or let: See Section PM-302.0.
A~anufacturer s designation: An identification applied on a
product by the manufacturer indicating that a product or
material complies with a specified standard orset ofrules (see
also Mark, Label, and Inspection certificate).
Mark: An identification applied on a product by the manufac-
turerindicating the name ofthe manufacturer and the function
of a product or material (see also Manufacturer's designation,
Label, and /nspection certificate.)
Occupancy: The purpose for which a building or portion thereof
is utilized or occupied.
Occupant: See Section PM-302.0.
Operrable area: See Section PM-402.0.
Operator: See Section PM-302.0.
Owner: See Section PM-302.0.
Person: See Section PM-302.0.
P/umbi»g: See Section PM-502.0.
Plumbing f~rture: See Section PM-502.0.
Premises: See Section PM-302.0.
Public nuisance: See Section PM-302.0.
Registered design professional: An architect or engineer, regis-
tered or licensed to practice professional architecture or engi-
neering, as defined by the statutory requirements of the
professional registration laws of the state in which the project
is to be constructed:
Rubbish: See Section PM-302.0.
Structure: That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
I Tenant: See Section PM-302.1.
Toilet room: See Section PM-502.0.
l~entilation: See Section PM-402.0.
Workmanlike: Executed in a skilled manner; e.g., generally
plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged, and without marring
adjacent work.
Yard: See Section PM-302.0.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION PM-301.0 GENERAL
PM-301.1 Scope: The provisions of this chapter shall govern the
minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for
maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
PM-301.2 Responsibility: The oN~ner of the premises shall
maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with
these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in Sections
PM-306.0 and PM-307:0. A person shall not occupy as owner-
occupant orpermit another person to occupy premises which do
not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
PM-301.3 Vacant structures and land: All vacant structures
and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a
clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so
as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public
health or safety.
SECTION PM-302.0 DEFINITIONS
PM-302.1 General: The following words and terms shall, for
the purposes of this chapter and as stated elsewhere in this code,
have the meanings shown herein.
~ Basement: That portion of a building which is partly or com-
pletely below grade.
Exterior property: The open space on the premises and on
adjoining property under the control of owners or operators
of such premises.
Extermination: The control and elimination of insects, rats or
other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by remov-
ing or making inaccessible materials that serve as their food;
by poison spraying, fumigating, trapping or by any other
approved pest elimination methods.
Garbage: The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
Infestation: The presence, within or contiguous to, a structure or
premises of insects, rats, vermin or other pests.
Let for occupancy or let: To permit, provide or offer possession
or occupancy of a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit,
building, premise or structure by a person who is or is not the
legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to a written or unwrit-
ten lease, agreement or license, or pursuant to a recorded or
unrecorded agreement of contract for the sale of land.
Occupant: Any person living or sleeping in a building; or having
possession of a space within a building.
Operator: Any person who has charge, care or control of a
structure or premises which islet or offered for occupancy.
Owner: Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having
a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the
official records ofthe state, county or municipality as holding
title to the property; or otherwise having control of the prop-
erty, including the guardian of the estate of any such person,
and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person
if ordered to take possession of real properly by a court.
Person: An individual, corporation, partnership or any other
group acting as a unit.
Premises: A lot, plot or parcel of land including any structures
thereon.
Public nuismice: Includes any of the following:
1. The physical condition or occupancy of any premises
regarded as a public nuisance at common law;
2. Any physical condition or occupancy of any premises or
its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance to chil-
dren,including, but not limited to, abandoned wells, shafts,
basements, excavations and unsafe fences or structures;
3. Any premises that has unsanitary sewerage or plumbing
facilities;
4. Any premises designated as unsafe for human habitation;
5. Any premises that is manifestly capable of being a fire
hazard, or is manifestly unsafe or unsecure so as to endan-
ger life, limb or property;
6. Any premises from which the plumbing, heating or facili-
ties required by this code have been removed, or from
which utilities have been disconnected, destroyed, re-
moved or rendered ineffective, or the required precautions
against trespassers have not been provided;
7. Any premises that is unsanitary, or that is littered with
rubbish or garbage, or that has an uncontrolled growth of
weeds; or
8. Any structure that is in a state ofdilapidation,deterioration
or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded; open, vacant
or abandoned; damaged by fire to the extent so as not to
provide shelter; in danger of collapse or failure; and dan-
gerous to anyone on or near the premises.
Rubbis/r: Combustible and noncombustible waste materials,
except garbage; the term shall include the residue from the
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burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials,
paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather,
tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral mat-
ter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials.
Tenant: Aperson, corporation, partnership or group, whether or
not the legal owner ofrecord, occupying a building or portion
thereof as a unit.
Yard: An open space on the same lot with a structure.
SECTION PM-303.0 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
PM-303.1 Sanitation: All exterior property and premises shall
be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occu-
pant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such
occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
PM-303.2 Grading and drainage: All premises shall be graded
and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the
accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure
located thereon.
Exception: Water retention areas and reservoirs approved by
the code official.
PM-303.3 Sidewalks and driveways: All sidewalks, walkways,
stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept
in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous
conditions. Stairs shall comply with the requirements of Sections
PM-304.10 and PM-702.9.
PM-303.4 Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be
maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10
inches (254 mm). All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds
shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other
than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not
include cultivated flowers and gardens.
PM-303.5 Rat harborage: All structures and exterior property
shall be kept free from rat infestation. Where rats are found, they
shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which
will not be injurious to human health. Afterextermination, proper
precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
PM-303.6 Exhaust vents: Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or
blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease,
smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon
abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another
tenant.
PM-303.7 Accessory structures: All accessory structures, in-
cluding detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained
structurally sound and in good repair.
PM-303.8 Motor vehicles: Except as provided for in other
regulations, not more than one currently unregistered or unin-
spected motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any
premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major
disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or
dismantled.
Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo
major overhaul, including body work, provided that such
work is performed inside a structure orsimilarly enclosed area
designed and approved for such purposes.
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SECTION PM-304.0 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
P111-304.1 General: The exterior of a structure shall be main-
tained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to
pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
PM-304.2 Exterior painting: All wood and metal surfaces,
including but not limited to, window frames, doors, door frames,
cornices, porches and trim shall be maintained in good condition.
Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and sur-
faces repainted.
PM-304.3 Street numbers: Each structure to which a street
number has been assigned shall have such number displayed in
a position easily observed and readable from the public right-of-
way. All numbers shall be in arabic numerals at least 3 inches (76
mm) high and'/2-inch (13 mm) stroke.
PM-304.4 Structural members: All structural members shall
be maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of
safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
PM-304.5 Foundation walls: All foundation walls shall be
maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall
be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rats.
PM-304.6 Exterior walls: All exterior walls shall be free from
holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials; and maintained weath-
erproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent
deterioration.
PM-304.7 Roofs and drainage: The roof and flashing shall be
sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage
shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the
walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and
downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from
obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that
creates a public nuisance.
PM-304.8 Decorative features: All cornices, belt courses, cor-
bels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features
shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in
a safe condition.
PM-304.9 Overhang extensions: All canopies, marquees,
signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and
similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair
and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition.
When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be
protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic
application ofweather-coating materials, such as paint or similar
surface treatment.
PM-304.10 Stair and walking surfaces: Every stair, ramp,
balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall.comply with
the provisions of Section PM-702.9.
PM-304.11 Stairways, decks, porches and balconies: Every
exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances
attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good
repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the
imposed loads.
PM-304.12 Chimneys and towers: All chimneys, cooling tow-
ers, smoke stacks, and similarappurtenancesshall bemaintained
structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed
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surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements
and against decay or rust by periodic application ofweather-coat-
ing materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
PM-304.13 Handrails and guards: Every handrail and guard
shall be firmly fastened and capable ~ of supporting normally
imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
PM-304.14 Window and door frames: Every window, door
and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and
weather tight.
PM-304.14.;. Glazing: All glazing materials shall be main-
tained free from cracks and holes.
PM-304.14.2 Openable windows: Every window, other than
a fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being
held in position by window hardware.
PM-304.]5 Insect screens: During the period from [DATE] to
[DATE], every door, window and other outside opening utilized
or required for ventilation purposes serving any structure con-
taining 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, pack-
aged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting
screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch and every swinging
door shall have aself-closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screen doors shall not be required where other
approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans
are employed.
PM-304.16 Doors: All exterior doors and hardware shall be
maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dx~elling
units, rooming units and guestrooms shall tightly secure the door.
PM-304.17 Basement hatchways: Every basement hatchway
shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rats, rain and
surface drainage water.
PM-304.18 Guards for basement windows: Every basement
window that is openable shall be supplied with ratproof shields,
storm windows or other approved protection against the entry of
rats.
SECTION PM-305.0 INTERIOR STRUCTURE
PM-305.1 General: The interior of a structure and equipment
therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and
in a sanitary condition. Every occupant shall keep that part of the
structure which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean
and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a
rooming house, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units
or two or more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a
clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the
structure and exterior property.
PM-305.2 Structural members: All structural members shall
be maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting
the imposed loads.
PM-305.3 Interior surfaces: All interior surfaces, including
windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and
sanitary condition. Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, de-
cayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be
corrected.
PM-305.4 Lead-based paint: Interior and exterior painted sur-
faces of dwellings and child and day care facilities, including
fences and outbuildings, which contain lead levels equal to or
greater than 1.0 milligram per square centimeter or in excess of
0.50-percent lead by weight shall be maintained in a condition
free from peeling, chipping and flaking paint or removed or
covered in an approved manner. Any surface to be covered shall
first be identified by approved warnings as to the lead content of
such surface.
PM-305.5 Stairs and railings: All interior stairs and railings
shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair.
PM-305.6 Stairs and walking surfaces: Every stair, ramp,
balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall comply with
the provisions. of Section PM-702.9.
PM-305.7 Handrails and guards: Every handrail and guard
shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally
imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
SECTION PM-306.0 RUBBISH AND GARBAGE
PM-306.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage: All exterior
property and premises, and the interior of every structure shall
be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
PM-306.2 Disposal of rubbish: Every occupant of a structure
shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by
placing such rubbish in approved containers.
PM-306.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities: The owner of every
occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers
for rubbish, and the owner ofthe premises shall be responsible
for the removal of rubbish.
PM-306.3 Disposal of garbage: Every occupant of a structure
shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by
placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility
or approved garbage containers.
PM-306.3.1 Garbage facilities: The owner of every dwelling
shall supply one of the following: an approved mechanical
food waste grinder in each dwelling unit; an approved incin-
erator unit in the structure available to the occupants in each
dwelling unit, or an approved leakproof,, covered, outside
garbage container.
PM-306.3.2 Containers: The operator of every estab-
lishment producing garbage shall provide, and at all times
cause to be utilized, approved leakproof containers provided
with close-fitting covers for the storage of such materials until
removed from the premises for disposal.
SECTION PM-307.0 EXTERMINATION
PM-307.1 Infestation: All structures shall be kept free from
insect and rat infestation. All structures in which insects or rats
are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes
that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination,
proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
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PM-307.2 Owner: The owner of any structure shall be respon-
sible for extermination within the structure prior to renting or
leasing the structure.
PM-307.3 Single occupant: The occupant of a one family
I dwel/ing or of asingle-tenant nonresidential structure shall be
responsible for extermination on the premises.
PM-307.4 Multiple occupancy: The owner of a structure con-
taining two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a
rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible
for extermination in the public or shared areas of the structure
and exterior property. I f infestation is caused by failure of an
occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the
occupants shall be responsible for extermination.
PM-307.5 Occupant: The occupant of any structure shall be
responsible forthe continued rat-free condition of the structure,
and if the occupant fails to maintain the rat-free condition, the
cost of extermination shall be the responsibility of the occupant.
Exception: Where rat infestations are caused by defects in the
structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.
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LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
SECTION PM-401.0 GENERAL
PM-401.1 Scope: The provisions ofthis chapter shall govern the
minimum conditions and standards for light, ventilation and
space for occupying a structure.
PM-401.2 Responsibility: The owner of the structure shall
provide and maintain light, ventilation and space conditions in
compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy
as owner-occupant, or permit another person to occupy any
premises that do not comply with the requirements of this
chapter.
PM-401.3 Alternative devices: In lieu of the means for natural
light and ventilation herein prescribed, artificial light or me-
chanical ventilation complying with the building code listed in
Chapter 8 shall be permitted.
SECTION PM-402.0 DEFINITIONS
PM-402.1 General: The following words and terms shall, for
the purposes of this chapter and as stated elsewhere in this code,
have the meanings shown herein.
Habitable space: Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating
or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or
utility spaces, and similar areas are not considered habitable
spaces.
Openable area: That part of a window or door which is available
for unobstructed ventilation and which opens directly to the
outdoors.
Ventilation: The natural or mechanical process of supplying
conditioned or unconditioned air to, or removing such air
from, any space.
SECTION PM-403.0 LIGHT
PM-403.1 Habitable spaces: Every habitable space shall have
at least one window of approved size facing directly to the
outdoors or to a court. The minimum total window area, meas-
ured between stops, for every habitable space shall be 8 percent
of the floor azea of such room, except in kitchens where artificial
light is provided in accordance with the provisions of the build-
ingcode listed in Chapter 8. Wherever walls or other portions of
a shvcture face a window of any room and such obstructions are
located less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the window and extend
to a level above that of the ceiling of the room, such window shall
not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors nor to a court and
shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum
total window azea for the room.
PM-403.2 Common halls and stairways: Every common hall
and stairway, other than in one- and two-family dwellings, shall
be lighted at all times with at least a 60-watt standard incandes-
centlight bulb or equivalent for each 200 square feet (19 m2) of
floor area, provided that the spacing between lights shall not be
greater than 30 feet (9144 mm). Every exterior stairway shall be
illuminated with a minimum of 1 footcandle (1l lux) at floors,
landings and treads.
PM-403.3 Other spaces: All other spaces shall be provided with
natural or artificial light sufficient to permit the maintenance of
sanitary conditions, and the safe occupancy of the space and
utilization of the appliances, equipment and fixtures.
SECTION PM-404.0 VENTILATION
PM-404.1 Habitable spaces: Every habitable space shall have
at least one openable window. The total openable area of the
window in every room shall be equal to at least 45 percent of the
minimum glazed area required in Section PM-403.1.
PM-404.2 Bathrooms and toilet rooms: Every bathroom and
toilet room shall comply with the ventilation requirements for
habitable spaces as required by Section PM-404.1, except that a
window shall not be required in spaces equipped with a mechani-
cal ventilation system that complies with the following:
1. Air exhausted by a mechanical ventilation system from a
bathroom within a dwelling unit shall be exhausted to the
exterior and shall not be recirculated to any space, includ-.
ing the space from which such air is withdrawn.
2. Air exhausted by a mechanical ventilation system from all
other bathrooms or toilet rooms shall be exhausted to the
exterior without recirculation to any space, or not more
than 85 percent of the exhaust air shall be recirculated
where the system is provided with effective absorption and
filtering equipment.
PM-404.3 Cooking facilities: Unless approved through the
certificate of occupancy, cooking shall not be permitted in any
rooming unit or dormitory unit, and a cooking facility or appli-
ance shall not be permitted to be present in a rooming unit or
dormitory unit.
Exception: Where specifically approved in writing by the
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PM-404.4 Process ventilation: Where injurious, toxic, irritating
or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists are generated, a local
exhaust ventilation system shall be provided to remove the
contaminating agent at the source. Air shall be exhausted to the
exterior and not be recirculated to any space.
PM-404.5 Clothes dryer exhaust: Clothes dryer venting sys-
temsshall beindependent ofall othersystemsand shall be vented
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
SECTION PM-405.0 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
PM-405.1 Privacy: Dwelling units, hotel units, rooming units
and dormitory units shall be arranged to provide privacy and be
separate from other adjoining spaces.
PM-405.2 Access from sleeping rooms: Sleeping rooms shall
not constitute the only means of access to other sleeping rooms
or habitable spaces.
Exception: Dwelling units that contain fewer than two bed-
rooms.
PM-405.3 Area for sleeping purposes: Every room occupied
for sleeping purposes by one occupant shall contain at least 70
square feet (6.5 m2) of floor area, and every room occupied for
sleeping purposes by more than one person shall contain at least
50 square feet (4.6 mz) of floor area for each occupant thereof.
PM-405.4 Watercloset accessibility: Every bedroom shall have
access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without
passing through another bedroom.
PM-405.5 Overcrowding: Dwelling units shall not be occupied
by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area require-
ments of Table PM-405.5.
Table PM-405.5
MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS
Space Minimum area in square feetb
1-2 occupants 3-5 occupants 6 or more
Living rooms No requirements 120 150
Dining room' No requirements 80 100
Kitchen 50 50 60
Bedrooms Shall comply with Section PM-405.3
Note a. See Section PM-405.6 for combined living room/dining room spaces.
Note b.1 square foot = 0.093 m2.
PM-405.6 Combined spaces: Combined living room and dining
room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table PM-
405.5 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms
and if the space is located so as to function as a combination
living room/dining room.
PM-405.7 Prohibited occupancy: Kitchens, nonhabitable
spaces and interior public areas shall not be occupied for sleeping
purposes.
PM-405.8 Minimum ceiling heights: Habitable spaces, hall-
ways, corridors, laundry areas, bathrooms, toilet rooms and
habitable basement areas shall have a clear ceiling height of not
less than 7 feet (2134 mm).
Exceptions
1. In one- and two family dwellings, beams or girders
spaced not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center and
projecting not more than 6 inches (152 mm) below the
required ceiling height.
2. Basement rooms in one- and two family dx~ellings oc-
cupied exclusively for laundry, study or recreation pur-
poses, having a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8
inches (2033 mm) with not less than 6 feet 4 inches
(1932 mm) of clear height under beams, girders, ducts
and similar obstructions.
3. Rooms occupied exclusively for sleeping, study or
similar purposes and having a sloped ceiling over all or
part of the room, with a clear ceiling height of at least
7 feet (2134 mm) over not less than one-third of the
required minimum floor area. In calculating the floor
area of such rooms, only those portions of the floor area
with a clear ceiling height of 5 feet (1524 mm) or more
shall be included.
PM-405.9 Minimum room widths: A habitable room, other
than a kitchen, shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm) in any plan
dimension. Kitchens shall have a clear passageway of not less
than 3 feet (914 mm) between counterfronts and appliances or
counterfronts and walls.
PM-405.10 Food preparation: All spaces to be occupied for
food preparation purposes shall contain suitable space and equip-
ment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There
shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal
of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary
storage.
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CHAPTER 5
PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION PM-501.0 GENERAL
PM-501.1 Scope: The provisions of this chapter shall govern the
minimum plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures to be pro-
vided.
PM-501.2 Responsibility: The owner of the structure shall
provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing
fixtures in compliance with these requirements. A person shall
not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to
occupy any structure or premises which does not comply with
the requirements of this chapter.
SECTION PM-502.0 DEFINITIONS
PM-502.1 General: The following words and terms shall, for
the purposes of this chapter and as stated elsewhere in this code,
have the meanings shown herein.
Bathroom: A room containing plumbing fixtures including a
bathtub or shower.
Plumbing: The practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the
installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all pip-
ing, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances within the scope
of the plumbing code listed in Chapter 8.
Plumbi~:g frxture: A receptacle or device which is either perma-
nently or temporarily connected to the water distribution
system of the premises, and demands a supply of water
therefrom; or discharges waste water, liquid-borne waste ma-
terials, or sewage either directly or indirectly to the drainage
system of the premises; or which requires both a water supply
connection and a discharge to the drainage system of the
premises.
Toilet room:: A room containing a water closet or urinal but not
a bathtub or shower.
SECTION PM-503.0 REQUIRED FACILITIES
PM-503.1 Dwelling units: Every dwel/ing unit shall contain its
own bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and kitchen sink
which shall be maintained in a sanitary, safe working condition.
The lavatory shall be placed in the same room as the water closet
or located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the
room in which such water closet is located.
PM-503.2 Rooming houses: At least one water closet, lavatory
and bathtub or shower shall be supplied for each four rooming
units.
PM-503.3 Hotels: Where private water closets, lavatories, and
baths are not provided, one water closet, one lavatory and one
bathtub or shower having access from a public hallway shall be
provided for each ten occupants.
PM-503.4 Employee's facilities: A minimum of one water
closet, one lavatory and one drinking facility shall be available
to employees.
PM-503.4.1 Drinking facilities: Drinking facilities shall be
a drinking fountain, water cooler, bottled water cooler, or
disposable cups next to a sink or water dispenser. Drinking
facilities shall not be located in toilet rooms or bathrooms.
SECTION PM-504.0 TOILET ROOMS
PM-504.1 Privacy: Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall provide
privacy and shall not constitute the only passageway to a hall or
other space, or to the exterior.
PM-504.2 Location: Toilet rooms and bathrooms serving hotel
units, rooming units or dormitory units, shall have access by
traversing not more than one flight of stairs and shall have access
from a common hall or passageway.
PM-504.3 Location of employee toilet facilities: Toilet facili-
ties shall have access from within the employees' regular work-
ing area. The required toilet facilities shall be located not more
than one story above or below the employee's regular working
area and the path of travel to such facilities shall not exceed a
distance of 500 feet (152 m). Employee facilities shall either be
separate facilities or public customer facilities.
Exception: Facilities that are required for employees in stor-
age structures or kiosks, and which are located in adjacent
structures under the same ownership, lease or control, shall
not exceed a travel distance of 500 feet (152 m) from the
employees' regular working area to the facilities.
SECTION PM-505.0 PLUMBING FIXTURES
PM-505.1 General: All plumbing fixtures shall be properly
installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept free
from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of perform-
ingthe function for which such plumbing fixtures aze designed.
All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and
functional condition.
PM-505.2 Fixture clearances: Plumbing frxtures shall have
adequate clearances for usage and cleaning_
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SECTION PM-506.0 WATER SYSTEM
PM-506.1 General: Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower,
drinking fountain, water closet or otherplumbingfrxture shall be
properly connected to either a public water system or to an
approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories,
laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with
hot or tempered and cold running water.
PM-506.2 Contamination: The water supply shall be main-
tained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumbing
frxtures shall be located above the flood level rim of the fixture.
Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucets, and other hose bibs
or faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, shall be
protected by an approved atmospheric-type vacuum breaker or
an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum
breaker.
PM-506.3 Supply: The water supply system shall be installed
and maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbingfrztures,
devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures
adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly, safely, and
free from defects and leaks.
PM-SOti.4 Water heating facilities: Water heating facilities
shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing
an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink,
lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of
not less than 110 degrees F. (43 degrees C.). Agas-burning water
heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom
or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate
combustion air is provided. An approved combination tempera-
ture and pressure reliefvalve and relief valve discharge pipe shall
be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.
SECTION PM-507.0 SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM
PM-507.1 General: All plumbing frxtures shall be properly
connected to either a public sewer system or to an approved
private sewage disposal system.
PM-507.2 Maintenance: Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and
sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstruc-
tions, leaks and defects.
SECTION PM-508.0 STORM DRAINAGE
PM-508.1 General: Drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards
and courts, and other open areas on the premises shall not be
discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
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CHAPTER 6.
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION PM-601.0 GENERAL
PM-601.1 Scope: The provisions ofthis chapter shall govern the
minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to
be provided.
PM-601.2 Responsibility: The owner of the structure shall
provide and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and
equipment in compliance with these requirements. Aperson shall
not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to
occupy any premises which does not comply with the require-
ments ofthis chapter.
SECTION PM-602.0 HEATING FACILITIES
PM-602.1 Facilities required: Heating facilities shall be pro-
vided in structures as required by this section.
PM-602.2 Residential buildings: Every dwelling shall be pro-
vided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room
temperature of 65 degrees F. (l8 degrees C.) in all habitable
rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms based on the outside design
temperature required for the locality by the mechanical code
listed in Chapter 8.
PM-602.2.1 Heat supply: Every owner and operator of any
building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling u,tit,
rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either express
or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall
supply sufficient heat during the period from [DATE] to [DATE]
to maintain the room temperatures specified in Section PM-
602.2 during the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. of
each day and not less than 60 degrees F. (16 degrees C.) during
other hours.
PM-602.2.2 Room temperature exception: When the out-
door temperature is below the outdoor design temperature
required for the locality by the mechanical code listed in
Chapter 8, the owner or operator shall not be required to
maintain the minimum room temperatures, provided that the
heating system is operating at full capacity, with supply valves
and dampers in a full open position.
PM-602.3 Nonresidential structures: Every enclosed occupied
work space shall be supplied with sufficient heat during the
period from [DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a temperature of not
less than 65 degrees F. (18 degrees C.) during all working hours.
Exceptions
1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require
cooling or special temperature conditions.
2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigor-
ous physical activities.
PM-602.4 Room temperature measurement: The required
room temperatures shall be measured at a point 3 feet (914 mm)
above the floor and 3 feet (914 mm) from the exterior walls.
SECTION PM-603.0 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
PM-603.1 Mechanical equipment: All mechanical equipment,
fireplaces and solid fuel-burning appliances shall be properly
installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall
be capable of performing the intended function.
PM-603.2 Equipment access: Access to outdoor mechanical
equipment shall be maintained under all weather conditions.
PM-603.3 Cooking and heating equipment: All cooking and
heating equipment, components and accessories in every heat-
ing, cooking and water-heating device shall be maintained free
from leaks and obstructions.
PM-603.4 Flue: All fuel-burning equipment and appliances
shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent.
Exception: Fuel-burning equipment and appliances which
are labeled for unvented operation.
PM-603.5 Clearances: All required clearances to combustible
materials shall be maintained.
PM-603.6 Safety controls: All safety controls for fuel-burning
equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.
PM-603.7 Combustion air: A supply of air for complete com-
bustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space shall be
provided for the fuel-burning equipment.
PM-603.8 Energy conservation devices: Devices purporting to
reduce fuel consumption by attachment to afuel-burning appli-
ance, to the fuel supply line thereto, or to the vent outlet or vent
piping therefrom, shall not be installed unless labeled for such
purpose and the installation is specifically approved.
SECTION PM-604.0 ELECTRICAL FACILITIES
PM-604.1 Facilities required: Every occupied building shall be
provided with an electrical system in compliance with the re-
quirements ofthis section and Section PM-605.0.
PM-604.2 Service: The size and usage of appliances and equip-
mentshall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional
facilities in accordance with NFPA 70 listed in Chapter 8. Every
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dwelling shall be served by a main service that is not less than
60 amperes, three wires.
PM-604.3 Electrical system hazards: Where it is found that the
electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occu-
pants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper
fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, dete-
rioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the code official shall
require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
SECTION PM-605.0 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
PM-605.1 Installation: All electrical equipment, wiring and
appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe
and approved manner.
PM-605.2 Receptacles: Every habitable space in a dwelling
shall contain at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets.
Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounded-type
receptacle. Every bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle.
PM-605.3 Lighting fixtures: Every public hall, interior stair-
way, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room and
furnace room shall contain at least one electric lighting fixture.
SECTION PM-606.0 ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS
PM-606.1 General: Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall
be maintained to sustain safely all imposed loads, to operate
properly, and to be free from physical and fire hazards.
PM-606.2 Elevators: In buildings equipped with passenger
elevators, at least one elevator shall be maintained in operation
at all times when the building is occupied.
Exception: Buildings equipped with only one elevator shall
be permitted to have the elevator temporarily out of service
for testing or servicing.
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CHAPTER 7
FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION PM-701.0 GENERAL
PM-701.1 Scope: The provisions ofthis chapter shall govern the
minimum conditions and standards for fire safety relating to
structures and exterior premises, including fire safety facilities
and equipment to be provided.
PM-701.2 Responsibility: The owner of the premises shall
provide and maintain such fire safety facilities and equipment in
compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy
as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any
premises that do not comply with the requirements of this
chapter.
SECTION PM-702.0 MEANS OF EGRESS
PM-702.1 General: A safe, continuous and unobstructed means
of egress shall be provided from the interior of a structure to a
public way.
PM-702.2 Exit capacity: The capacity of the exits serving a
floor shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof as deter-
mined by the building code listed in Chapter 8.
PM-702.3 Number of exits: In nonresidential buildings, every
occupied story more than six stories above grade shall be pro-
vided with not less than two independent exits. In residential
buildings, every story exceeding two stories above grade shall
be provided with not less than two independent exits. In stories
where more than one exit is required, all occupants shall have
access to at least two exits. Every occupied story which is both
totally below grade and greater than 2,000 squaze feet (186 mz)
shall be provided with not less than two independent exits.
Exception: A single exit is acceptable under any one of the
following conditions:
1. Where the building is equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system and an automatic fire detec-
tion system with smoke detectors located in all corri-
dors, lobbies and common areas.
2. -Where the building is equipped throughout with an
automatic fire detection system and the exit is an ap-
proved smokeproof enclosure or pressurized stairway.
3. Where an existing fire escape conforming to the build-
ing code listed in Chapter 8 is provided in addition to
the single exit.
4. Where permitted by the building code listed in Chap-
ter 8.
PM-702.4 Arrangement: Exits from dwelling units, rooming
units, guestrooms and dormitory units shall not lead through
other. such units, or through toilet rooms or bathrooms.
PM-702.5 Exit signs: All means of egress shall be indicated with
approved "Exit" signs where required by the building code listed
in Chapter 8. All "Exit" signs shall be maintained visible and all
illuminated "Exit" signs shall be illuminated at all times that the
building is occupied.
PM-702.6 Corridor enclosure: All corridors serving an occu-
pant load greater than 30 and the openings therein shall provide
an effective barrier to resist the movement of smoke. All tran-
soms, louvers, doors and other openings shall be closed or shall
be self-closing.
Exceptions
]. Corridors in occupancies in other than Use Group H
which are equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system.
2. Patient room doors in corridors in occupancies in Use
Group 1-2 where smoke barriers are provided in accord-
ance with the fire prevention code listed in Chapter 8,
are not required to be self-closing.
3. Corridors in occupancies in Use Group E where each
room that is occupied for instruction or assembly pur-
poses has at least one-half of the required means of
egress doors opening directly to the exterior of the
building at ground level.
4. Corridors that aze in compliance with the building code
listed in Chapter 8.
PM-702.7 Dead-end travel distance: All corridors that serve
more than one exit shall provide direct connection to such exits.
The length of a dead-end corridor shall not exceed 35 feet (10668
mm) where the building is not equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system. The dead-end travel distance limita-
tion shall be increased to 70 feet (21336 mm) where the building
is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
PM-702.8 Aisles: Arrangements of chairs or tables and chairs
shall provide for ready access by aisle accessways and aisles to
each egress door. The minimum clear width of each aisle in
occupancies in Use Groups A, E and I-2 shall be maintained in
accordance with the requirements of the building code listed in
Chapter 8. In all other occupancies, aisles shall have a minimum
required clear width of 44 inches (11 l8 mm) where serving an
occupant load greater than 50, and 36 inches (914 mm) where
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serving an occupant load of 50 or less. The clear width of aisles
shall not be obstructed by chairs, tables or other objects.
PM-702.9 Stairways, handrails and guards: Every exterior
and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers, and
every open portion of a stair, landing, balcony, porch, deck, ramp
or other walking surface which is more than 30 inches (762 mm)
above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails shall
not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) nor more than 42 inches
(1067 mm) high, measured vertically above the nosing of the
tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking
surfaces. Guazds shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm}high
above the floor of the landing, balcony, porch, deck, ramp or
other walking surface.
PM-702.10 Intormation signs: A sign shall be provided at each
floor landing in all interior stairways more than three stories
above grade, designating the floor level above the floor of
discharge. All elevator lobby call stations on all floor levels shall
be identified by approved signs in accordance with the require-
ments for new buildings in the building code listed in Chapter 8.
Exception: The emergency sign shall not be required for
elevators that are part of an accessible means ofegress com-
plyingwith the building code listed in Chapter 8.
PM-702.11 Locked doors: All means ofegress doors shall be
readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made
without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, except as
provided for in Section PM-702.11.1.
PM-702.11.1 Locks permitted: Locks or fasteners shall not
be installed on egress doors except in accordance with the
following conditions:
l . In mental, penal or other institutions where the security
of inmates is necessary, in which case properly trained
supervisory personnel shall be continuously on duty
and approved provisions are made to remove occupants
safely in case of fire or other emergency.
2. In problem security azeas, special-purpose door alarms
or locking devices shall be approved prior to installa-
tion. Manually operated edge or surface-molded flush
bolts aze prohibited.
3. Where the door hardware conforms to that permitted by
the building code listed in Chapter 8.
PM-702.12 Emergency escape: )every sleeping room located in
a basement in an occupancy in Use Group 1-1 or R shall have at
least one openable window or exterior door approved for emer-
gency egress or rescue; or shall have access to not less than two
approved independent exits.
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic
fire suppression system.
PM-702.12.1 Security: Bars, grilles or screens placed over
emergency escape windows shall be releasable or removable
from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater
than that which is required for normal operation of the
window.
SECTION PM-703.0 ACCUMULATIONS AND STORAGE
PM-703.1 Accumulations: Rubbish, garbage or other materials
shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate in stairways, pas-
sageways,doors, windows, fire escapes or other means ofegress.
PM-703.2 Hazardous material: Combustible, flammable, ex-
plosive or other hazardous materials, such as paints, volatile oils
and cleaning fluids, or combustible rubbish, such as wastepaper,
boxes and rags, shall not be accumulated or stored unless such
storage complies with the applicable requirements of the build-
ingcode and the fire prevention code listed in Chapter 8.
SECTION PM-704.0 FIRERESISTANCE RATINGS
PM-704.1 General: The fireresistance rating of floors, walls,
ceilings, and other elements and components shall be main-
tained.
PM-704.2 Maintenance: All required fire doors and smoke
barriers shall be maintained in good working order, including all
hardware necessary for the proper operation thereof. Fire doors
shall not be held open by door stops, wedges and other unap-
proved hold-open devices.
SECTION PM-705.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
PM-705.1 General: All systems, devices and equipment to
detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any
combination thereof shall be properly maintained.
PM-705.2 Fire suppression system: Fire suppression systems
shall be in proper operating condition at all times.
PM-705.2.1 Valves: Control valves shall be in the fully open
position.
PM-705.2.2 Sprinklers: Sprinklers shall be clean and free
from contusion, paint and damage. Stock shall be at least 18
inches (457 mm) below sprinkler deflectors.
PM-705.2.3 Piping: Piping shall be properly supported and
shall not support any other loads.
PM-705.3 Standpipe systems: Standpipe systems shall be in
proper operating condition at all times. _
PM-705.3.1 Valves: Water supply control valves shall be in
the fully open position.
PM-705.3.2 Hose connections: Hose connections shall be
identified and have ready access thereto.
PM-705.3.3 Hose: Where provided, the hose shall be prop-
erly packed, dry and free from deterioration.
PM-705.4 Fire extinguishers: All portable fire extinguishers
shall be visible, provided with ready access thereto, and main-
tained in an efficient and safe operating condition. Extinguishers
shall be of an approved type.
PM-705.5 Smoke detectors: A minimum of one approved sin-
gle-station ormultiple-station smoke detector shall be installed
in each guestroom, suite or sleeping area in occupancies in Use
Groups R-1 and 1-1, and in dwelling units in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms in occupancies in Use Groups R-2 and
R-3. In all residential occupancies, smoke detectors shall be
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FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
required on every story of the dwelling unit, including base-
ments. In dwelling units with split levels and without an inter-
vening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke detector
installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower
level, provided that the lower level is less than one full story
below the upper level.
PM-705.5.1 Installation: All detectors shall be installed in
accordance with the building code listed in Chapter 8. When
actuated, the smoke detectors shall provide an alarm suitable
to warn the occupants within the individual room or dwelling
unit.
PM-705.5.2 Power source: The power source for smoke
detectors shall be either an AC primary power source or a
monitorized battery primary power source.
PM-705.5.3 Tampering: Anyone tampering or interfering
with the effectiveness ofa smoke detector shall be in violation
of this code.
PM-705.6 Fire alarm systems: Fire alarm systems shall be in
proper operating condition at all times.
PM-705.6.1 Control panel: The "power on" indicator shall
be lit. Alarm or trouble indicators shall not be illuminated.
PM-705.6.2 Manual fire alarm boxes: All manual fire alarm
boxes shall be operational and unobstructed.
PM-705.6.3 Automatic fire detectors: All automatic fire
detectors shall be operational and free from any obstructions
that prevent proper operation, including smoke entry.
PM-705.7 Records: A complete written record of all tests and
inspections of fire protection systems shall be maintained on the
premises by the owner or occupant in charge of said premises.
SECTION PM-706.0 ELEVATOR RECALL
PM-706.1 Required: All elevators having a travel distance of
25 feet (7620 mm) or more above or below the primary level of
,.~„ elevator access for emergency fire-fighting or rescue personnel
shall conform to the requirements of Rule 211.3 of ASM E A 17.1
listed in Chapter 8.
SECTION PM-707.0 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CONTROL
PM-707.1 Smoke and heat detection: Approved smoke or heat
detectors shall be installed in return air ducts or plenums in each
recirculating air system with a capacity of more than 2,000 cfm
(0.94 m'/sec) and serving more than one floor in buildings that
exceed six stories in height in accordance with the mechanical
code listed in Chapter 8. Actuation of the detector shall stop the
fan(s) automatically and shall be ofthe manual-reset type. Auto-
matic fan shutdown is not required where the system is part of
an approved smoke control system.
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CHAPTER 8
REFERENCED STANDARDS
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various
sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the
promulgating agency ofthe standard, the standard identification,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
A S ~ E 345 East 47th Street
New York, New York 10017
Standard Referenced
reference Title in code
number Section number
A 17.1 - 93 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
-with 1994 Addenda (A17.1a) ............... PM-706.1
Building Officials and Code Administrators
* International, Inc.
CODES 4051 West Flossmoor Road
Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478-5795
Standard Referenced
reference Title in code
number Section number
~"""' BNBC-96 BOCANational Building Code ................. PM-101.7
PM-201.3, PM-202.0, PM-401.2, PM-403.1,
PM-702.2, PM-702.3, PM-702.5, PM-702.6,
PM-702.8, PM-702.10, PM-702.11.1,
PM-703.2, PM-705.5.1
BNFPC - 96 BOLA National Fre Prevention Code ........... PM-702.6
PM-703.2
IMC-96 ICC International Mechanical Code ............. PM-101.7
PM-102.3, PM-602.2, PM-602.2.2, PM-707. I
IPC-95 ICC lnternrtional Plumbing Code
-with 1996 Supplement .................... PM-101.7
PM-201.3, PM-502.1
•All BOLArnd ICC publications •rrc awrilable fmm BOLA
National Fire Protection Association
N F PA Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Standard Referenced
reference Title ~ in code
number Section number
70-96 National Electrical Code ......................... PM-101.7
PM-604.2
the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this
document that reference the standard. The application of the
referenced standards shall be as specified in Section PM-101.4.
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INDEX
By section number
A
Accepted engineering practice, PM-105.7
Access
By owner, PM-105.4
Egress, PM-702.0
Fire extinguishers, PM-705.4
From sleeping rooms, PM-405.2
Plumbing 5xtures, access for cleaning, PM-505.2
Standpipes, PM-705.3
To public way, PM-702.1
Toilet room as passageway, PM-504.1
Water closet, PM-405.4
Adjacent
Privacy (Hotel units, rooming units), PM-405.1
Administration
Scope, PM-101.2
Agent (see Operator)
Air
Combustion air, PM-603.7
Aisles '
Minimum width, PM-702.8
Alteration
Applicability of building code, PM-101.7
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Existing structures, PM-106.1
Inspection, PM-105.3
Prosecution, PM-106.3
Unlawful acts, PM-106.1
Anchor
Architectural trim, PM-304.8
Signs, marquees and awnings, PM-304.9
Appeal
Application, PM-111.1
Board of Appeals, PM-111.2
Board decision, PM-111.6
Court review, PM-111.7
Disqualification, PM-111.2.4
Financial interest, PM-111.2.3
Hearing, emergency orders, PM-109.6
Membership, PM-111.2
Notice of appeal, PM-111.1
Postponed hearing, PM-111.5
Records, PM-105.11
Right to appeal, PM-111.1
Vote, PM-111.6
Appliance
Light, PM-403.2
Ventilation, PM-404.5
Application
Other codes, PM-101.7
Approval
Alternatives, PM-104.4
Authority, PM-104.0
Modifications, PM-104.2
Approved
Cooking and heating equipment, PM-603.3
Definition, PM-202.0
Energy conservation devices, PM-603.8
Fireplaces, PM-603.1
Garbage storage facilities, PM-306.3.1
Hazardous materials storage, PM-703
Insect screens, PM-304.15
Installation, electrical facilities, PM-603.'1
Light, habitable rooms, PM-403.1
Maintenance of plumbing fixtures, PM-501.2, PM-505.1
Modifications, PM-104.2
Required plumbing facilities, PM-501.1
Rubbish storage facilities, PM-306.2.'f
Storm drainage, PM-50$.0
Structural members, PM-304.4
Used materials and equipment, PM-'t04.3
Ventilation, toilet rooms, PM-404.2
Architectural
Structural members, PM-304.4, PM-305.3
Trim, PM-304.8
Artificial
Lighting of habitable rooms, PM-403.'i
Lighting of other spaces, PM-403.3
Automobile
Motor vehiGes, PM-303.8
Awning
Signs, marquees and awnings, PM-304.9
B
Balcony
Handrails and guardrails, PM-304.13, PM-305.7,
PM-702.9
Stairs and porches, PM-702.9
Basement
Definition, PM-302.1
Hatchways, PM-304.17
Bathroom
Floors, PM-305.3
Heating facilities, PM-602.2
Hotels, PM-503.3
Lighting, PM-605.3
Locked doors, PM-702.11
Minimum occupancy area requirements, PM-405.5
Outlets required, PM-605.2
Toilet rooms, PM-404.2
Ventilation, PM-404.2
Bathtub
Required facilities, PM-502.1
Rooming houses, PM-503.2
Sewage system, PM-507.1
Water heating facilities, PM-506.4
Water system, PM-506.1
Boiler
Unsafe Equipment, PM-108.1
C
Capacity
Heating facilities, PM-602.2, PM-602.2.1, PM-602.3
Car (see Automobile)
Ceiling
Basement rooms, PM-405.8
Fireresistance ratings, PM-704.1
Interior surfaces, PM-305.3
Minimum height, PM-405.8
Change, modify
Application of other codes, PM-101.7
Emergency repair, PM-109.4
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Chimney
Exterior structure, PM-304.12
Fireplaces, PM-603.1
Flue, PM-603.4
Cleaning
Access for cleaning, PM-505.2
Bathroom and kitchen floors, PM-305.3
Disposal of garbage, PM-306.3
Disposal of rubbish, PM-306.3
Interior sanitation, PM-305.1, PM-306.1
Interior surfaces, PM-305.3
Occupant, PM-305.1
Plumbing facilities, maintained, PM-505.1
Required plumbing facilities, PM-503.0
Responsibility of persons, PM-305.1
Standpipe systems, PM-705.3
Trash containers, PM-306.3.2
Vacant structures and land, PM-301.3
Clearance
Heating facilities, PM-603.5
Closing
Vacant structures, PM-108.2
Clothes dryer
Exhaust, PM-404.5
Code official
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Coordination of enforcement, PM-105.6
Demolition, PM-110.1
Duties, PM-105.1
Electrical system, PM-604.2
Emergency order, PM-109.0
Enforcement authority, PM-105.1
Failure to comply with demolition order, PM-110.3
Garbage storage facilities, PM-306.3.1
Identification, PM-105.5
Inspections, PM-105.3
Lead-based paint, PM-305.4
Liability, relief of personal, PM-105.10
Membership of board of appeals, PM-111.2
Notice of violation, PM-107.1
Notices and orders, PM-105.2, PM-107.1
Official records, PM-105.11
Overcrowding, PM-405.5
Personal liability, PM-105.9
Placarding, PM-108.4
Prosecution, PM-106.3
Removal of placard, PM-108.6
Right of entry, PM-105.3
Rule making authority, PM-105.7
Transfer of ownership, PM-107.5
Vacant structures, PM-108.2
Voting of appeals board, PM-111.6
Cold water
Hotels, PM-503.3
Required facilities, PM-503.1
Rooming houses, PM-503.2
Water system, PM-506.1
Combustible
Storage, PM-703.2
Combustion
Combustion air, PM-603.7
Condemnation
Closing of vacant structures, PM-108.2
Failure to comply, PM-110.3
General, PM-108.1
Method of service, PM-108.1.3
Notices and orders, PM-107.3
Placarding, PM-108.4
Removal of placard, PM-108.6
Conflict
Coordination of enforcement, PM-105.6
Interest, PM-111.2.4
Violations, PM-106.1
Connection
Plumbing fixtures, PM-505.1
Sewage system, PM-507.1
Water heating, PM-506.4
Water system, PM-506.1
Construction
Existing structures, PM-101.2
Fireplaces, PM-603.1
Right io appeal, PM-111.1
Violations, PM-106.1
Container
Garbage, PM-306.3
Garbage containers, PM-306.3.2
Rubbish storage, PM-306.2.1
Continuous
Egress, PM-702.1
Contractor
Conflict of interest, PM-111.2.4
Control
Insect and rat control, PM-303.5, PM-304.15,
PM-304.18, PM-307.1
Safety controls, PM-603.6
Cooling
Cooling towers, PM-304.12
Corridor
Electrical outlets, PM-605.3
Enclosure, PM-702.2
Light, PM-403.2
Toilet rooms, access, PM-503.3, PM-504.2, PM-504.3
Trash, refuse, PM-306.1
D
Damp, dampness
Roofs, PM-304.7
Window, door frames, PM-304.14
Dangerous, hazardous
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Demolition, PM-110.1
Electrical, PM-604.3
Elevators, PM-606.1
Existing remedies, PM-101.5
Fire safety, PM-701.1
Heating facilities, PM-603.3
Public areas, PM-303.3
Decoration
Exterior structure, PM-304.8
Demolition
Existing remedies, PM-101.5
Failure to comply, PM-110.3
General, PM-110.1
Order, PM-110.2
Salvage materials, PM-110.4
Unreasonable repairs, PM-110.1
Violations, PM-106.1
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Detectors
Fire alarms, PM-705.1
Installation, PM-705.5.1
Power, PM-705.5.2
Smoke, PM-705.5
Deterioration
Exterior walls, PM-304.6
Direct
Egress, PM-702.1
Disposal
Disposal of garbage, PM-306.3
Disposal of rubbish; PM-306.2
Door
Exit doors. PM-702.11
Fire, PM-T04.2
Hardware, PM-304.16
Insect screens, PM-304.15
Interior surfaces, PM-305.3
Locked doors, PM-702.11
Weather tight, PM-304.14
Window and door frames, PM-304.14
Dormitory (Rooming house, hotel, motel)
Definition, PM-202.0
Lead-based paint, PM-305.4
Locked doors, PM-702.11
Privacy, PM-405.1
Storage, PM-703.2
Toilet rooms, PM-504.2
Drain, drainage
Basement hatchways, PM-304.14
Grading, PM-303.2
Plumbing connections, PM-505.1
Storm drainage, PM-508.1
Duct
Exhaust vent, PM-303.6
Dust
Process ventilation, PM-404.4
Dwelling
Bathtub or shower, PM-503.1
Cleanliness, PM-303.1, PM-305.1
Definition, PM-202.0
Electrical, PM-604.1
Garbage storage, PM-306.3.1
Heating facilities, PM-602.2, PM-602.2.1
Kitchen sink, PM-503.1
Lead-based paint, PM-305.4
Locked doors, PM-702.11
Required plumbing facilities, PM-503.1
Rubbish storage, PM-306.2.1
Space requirements, PM-405.5
Water closet and lavatory, PM-503.1
Egress
Aisles, PM-702.8
Arrangement; PM-702.4
Capacity, PM-702.2
Common halts and stairways, PM-403.2
Corridors, PM-702.6
Dead ends, PM-702.7
Dual egress, PM-702.3
Emergency escape, PM-702.12
Exit doors, PM-702.4
Exit facilities, PM-304.8, PM-304.10, PM-702.9
Exit signs, PM-702.5
Fire escapes, PM-702.3
General, PM-702.1
Information signs, PM-702.10
Locked doors, PM-702.11
Number of exits, PM-702.3
Signs, PM-702.5
Stairs, porches and railings, PM-305.5, PM-305.6
Waste accumulation, PM-703.1
Electric, electrical
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Facilities required, PM-604
General, PM-601.1
Hazards, PM-604.3
Installation, PM-605.1
Lighting fixtures, PM-605.3
Receptacles, PM-605.2
Responsibility, PM-601.2
Service, PM-605.3
Elevator
Condemnation, PM-108.1
General, PM-606.1
Maintenance, PM-606.2
Recall, PM-706.1
Signs, PM-702.10
Emergency
Coordination of enforcement, PM-105.6
Emergency orders, PM-109.1
Escape, PM-702.12
Enforcement
Application for appeal, PM-111.1
Application of building code, PM-101.7
Coordination, PM-105.6
Duties and powers, PM-105.1
Other regulations, PM-101.4
Scope, PM-101.2
Entrance
Demolition order, PM-110.2
Equipment
Access, PM-603.2
Alternative, PM-104.4
Combustion air, PM-603.6
Condemnation, PM-108.1, PM-108.4, PM-108.5
Cooking and heating,. PM-603.2
Electrical installation, PM-603.2
Emergency order, PM-108.5, PM-109.1, PM-110.2
Energy conservation devices, PM-603.7
Fire protection systems, PM-705.0
Fire safety requirements, responsibility, PM-701.2
Fire safety requirements, scope, PM-701.1
Flue, PM-603.3
Installation, PM-603.1
Interior structure, PM-305.1
Light, PM-403.0
Mechanical, detectors, PM-707.1
Placarding, PM-108.4
Prohibited use, PM-108.5
Responsibility, PM-601.2
Responsibility of persons, PM-301.1
Safety controls, PM-603.5
Scope, PM-101.2
Scope, mechanical and electrical, PM-601.1
Used, PM-104.3
Volation, PM-106.1
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Exception
Rule-making authority, PM-105.7
Exhaust
Clothes dryer, PM-404.5
Exhaust vents, PM-303.6
Process ventilation, PM-404.4
Existing
Application for appeals, PM-111.1
Remedies, PM-101.5
Scope, PM-101.2
Structural members, PM-304.4, PM-305.2
Structures, PM-101.7
Validity, PM-102.1, PM-102.2
Exterior
Decorative features, PM-304.7
Door hardware, PM-304.13
Egress, PM-702.1
Exterior structure, PM-304.0
Exterior walls, PM-304.5
Lead-based paint, PM-305.4
Painting, PM-304.2
Rat harborage, PM-303.5
Sanitation, PM-303.1
Scope, PM-301.1
Stair, PM-304.10, PM-304.11
Street numbers, PM-304.3
Toilet rooms, access, PM-504.1
Weather tight, PM-304.14
Exterminate
Definition, PM-302.0
Insect and rat control, PM-303.5,
Responsibility of owner, PM-302.'
Responsibility of tenant-occupant
PM-307.1, PM-304.15
PM-307.5
Fan
Exhaust vents, PM-303.6
Fees, expenses, cost
Closing vacant structures, PM-108.2
Demolition, PM-110.1, PM-110.3
Extermination, PM-307.2, PM-307.3, PM-307.4,
PM-307.5
Relief from personal liability, PM-105.10
Responsibility, fire safety, PM-701.2
Fence
Accessory, PM-303.7
Lead-based paint, PM-305.4
Fire
Fire escapes, PM-702.3
Fire extinguishers, PM-705.4
Fire suppression system, PM-705.2
Fireresistance ratings, PM-704.1
General, fire protection systems, PM-705.
Protection systems, PM-705.0
Records, PM-705.7
Responsibility, fire safety, PM-701.2
Rule-making authority, PM-105.7
Scope, PM-101.2
Scope, fire safety, PM-701.1
Signaling systems, PM-705.6
Smoke detectors, PM-705.5, PM-707.1
Standpipe system, PM-705.3
Storage, PM-703.0
Flammable liquid
Condemnation, PM-108.0
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Flammable matter, PM-703.2
Floor, flooring
Area for sleeping purposes, PM-405.3
Bathroom and kitchen floors, PM-305.3
Fireresistance ratings, PM-704.1
Interior surfaces, PM-305.1, PM-305.3
Space requirements, PM-405.0
Food preparation
Heating facilities, PM-603.3
Sanitary condition, PM-303.1, PM-305.1
Ventilation, PM-404.3
Foundation
Condemnation, PM-108.1.1
Exterior surfaces, PM-304.1, PM-304.6
Foundation walls, PM-304.4
Frame
Window and door frames, PM-304.14
Gas
Energy conservation devices, PM-603.8
Exhaust vents, PM-303.6
Process ventilation, PM-404.4
Glazing
Materials, PM-304.14.1
Grade
Drainage, PM-304.18
Egress, PM-702.1
Guard
Basement windows, PM-304.18
Handrails, PM-304.13
H
Habitable
Definition, PM-402.1
Light, PM-403.1
Minimum ceiling height, PM~05.8
Minimum room width, PM-405.9
Nonresidential heating facilities, PM-602.3, PM-602.4
Prohibited use, PM-405.7
Required plumbing facilities, PM-503.0
Residential heating facilities, PM-602.2, PM-602.2.1,
PM-602.4
Space requirements, PM-405.0
Ventilation, PM-404.1
Handrail
Handrails, PM-304.13, PM-305.7, PM-702.9
Stairs and porches, PM-702.9
Hardware
Door hardware, PM-304.16, PM-702.11
Openable windows, PM-304.14.2
Hazardous (see Dangerous)
Heat, Heating
Bathtub or shower, PM-506.4
Condemnation, PM-108.1.2
Cooking and heating equipment, PM-603.3
Energy conservation devices, PM-603.8
Fireplaces, PM-603.1
Kitchen sink, PM-506.4
Mechanical equipment, PM-603.1
Other structures, PM-602.3
Residential heating, PM-602.2, PM-602.4
Scope, PM-101.2
INDEX
Supply, PM-602.2.1
Water closet and lavatory, PM-506.4
Water heating, PM-504.4
Water system, PM-506.0
Height
Minimum ceiling height, PM-405.8
Hot (see Heat, Heating)
Hotels, rooming houses and dormitory units, motels
Definition, PM-202.0
Flammable storage, PM-703.2
Lead-based paint, PM-305.4
Locked doors, PM-702.11
Privacy, PM-405.1
Toilet rooms, PM-503.3
Identification
Code official, PM-105.5
Notice and order, PM-107.2
Infestation
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Definition, PM-302.0
Insect and rat infestation, PM-307.1
Insects
Extermination, PM-307.0
Garbage storage facilities, PM-306.3.2
Insect screens, PM-304.15
Inspections
Right of entry, PM-105.3
Inspector
Access by owner or operator, PM-105.4
Coordination of enforcement, PM-105.6
Identification, PM-105.5
Inspections, PM-105.3
Official records, PM-105.11
Intent
Code, PM-101.3
Rule-making authority, PM-105.7
Interior
~-- Exit capacity, PM-702.2
Interior structure, PM-305.0
Interior surfaces, PM-305.3
Lead-based paint, PM-305.4
""~" Means of egress, PM-702.1
Sanitation, PM-305.1
Stair, PM-305.6
Investigation
Approval, PM-104.5
J
Jurisdiction
Tdle, PM-101.1
K
Kitchen
Electrical outlets required, PM-605.2
Ftoors, PM-305.3
Kitchen sink, PM-503.1
Minimum area, Table PM-405.5
Minimum width, PM-405.9
Prohibited use, PM-405.7
Water heating facilities, PM-506.4
L ~~
Landing
Handrails, PM-304.13, PM-305.7, PM-702.9
Laundry
Room lighting, PM-605.3
Water heating facilities, PM-506.4
Lavatory
Hotels, PM-503.3
Required faalities, PM-503.0
Rooming houses, PM-503.2
Sewage system, PM-507.1
Water heating facilities, PM-506.4
Water system, PM-506.0
Lead paint, PM-305.4
Lease (sell, rent)
Salvage materials, PM-110.4
Transfer of ownership, PM-107.5
Lien
Closing of vacant structures, PM-108.2
Demolition, PM-110.3
Failure to comply, PM-110.3
Light, lighting
Common halts and stairways, PM-403.2, PM-605.3
Condemnation, PM-108.1.2
Exit signs, PM-702.5
Fixtures, PM-605.3
General, PM-401.0
Habitable rooms, PM-403.1
Other spaces, PM-403.3
Responsibility, PM-401.2
Scope, PM-101.2
Spaces or rooms, PM-403.1, PM-605.2
Toilet rooms, PM-404.2, PM-605.3
Living room
Minimum occupancy area requirements, Table PM-405.5
Load, loading
Elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters, PM-606.1
Exit facilities, PM-304.3, PM-304.8, PM-305.2
Handrails, PM-304.13, PM-305.7
Live load, PM-304.4, PM-305.2
Stairs and porches, PM-304.10, PM-305.2, PM-305.5
Structural members, PM-304.4, PM-305.2
Maintenance
Required, PM-103.1
Material
Alternative, PM-104.4
Clearances, heating facilities, PM-603.5
Salvage, PM-110.4
Used, PM-104.3
Means of egress (see Egress)
Mechanical
Garbage facilities, PM-306.3.1
Installation, PM-603.1
Responsibility, PM-601.2
Scope, PM-601.1
Ventilation, general, PM-401.0
Ventilation, toilet rooms, PM~04.2
Minimum
Ceiling height, PM-405.8
Number of exits, PM-702.3
Occupancy area requirements, Table PM-405.5
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Room width, PM-405.9 Responsibility, mechanical and electrical, PM-601
Scope, PM-301.1 Responsibility, plumbing facilities, PM-501.2
Modification Right of entry, PM-105.3
Approval, PM-104.2 ~ Rubbish storage, PM-306.2.1
Motel (see Hotels) Scope, PM-101.2
Transfer of ownership, PM-107.5
N o
Natural
Lighting, PM-401.3, PM-403.0
Passageway
Accumulations and storage, PM-703.1
Ventilation, PM-401.3, PM-404.0 Common hall and stairvvay, PM-403.2
Notice
PM-111.1
Appeal, Interior surfaces, PM-305.3
direct access, PM-504.1
Toilet rooms
Coordination, PM-105.6 ,
Penalty
Form, PM-107.1
Method of service, PM-107.3
Notices and orders, PM-107.4
Placarding of structure, PM-108.4
Orders, PM-107.0
Owner, responsible person, PM-107.1 Prohibited use, PM-108.5
Removal of placard, PM-108.6
Penalties, PM-107.4
Placarding of structure, PM-108.4 Scope, PM-101.2
Transfer of ownership, PM-107.5 Violations, PM-106.2
Pest (vermin)
Vacating Structure, PM-109.1 Condemnation, PM-108.1
Noxious
Process ventilation, PM-404.4 Extermination, PM-307.0, PM-307.1
Insect and rat control, PM-306.1
Weeds, PM-303.4 Placard, post
Nuisance
Closing of vacant structures, PM-108.2 Closing, PM-108.2
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Demolition, PM-110.0
Q Emergency, notice PM-109.1
Notice to owner, PM-107.1, PM-108.3
Obstruction Placarding of structure, PM-108.4
Light, PM-403.1 Prohibited use, PM-108.5
Right of entry, PM-105.4 Removal, PM-108.6
Occupancy (see Use) Plumbing
PM-505.2
Access
Open
Habitable rooms, PM-403.1 ,
Clean and sanitary, PM-505.1
PM-702.11
Locked doors Connections, PM-505.1
,
Openable Contamination, PM-506.2
Definition, PM-402.0
PM-702.11
Locked doors Definition, PM-502.0
Employee's facilities, PM-503.4
,
Windows, PM-304.14.2 Fixtures, PM-505.1
Required facilities, PM-503.0
Operator
Access, PM-105.4 Responsibility, PM-501.2
Sanitary drainage system, PM-507.0
Definition, PM-302.0
Order (see Notice) Scope, PM-501.1
Ordinance, rule Storm drainage, PM-508.0
PM-506.3
Supply
Application for appeal, PM-111.1 ,
Validity, PM-102.0 Porch
Handrails, PM-304.13, PM-305.7, PM-702.9
Outlet
PM-604.1
Electrical Stairs and porches, PM-702.9
,
Owner ~ Portable (temporary)
Cooking equipment, PM-603.3
Access, PM-105.4
Closing of vacant structures, PM-108.2 Fire extinguishers, PM-705.4
Definition, PM-302.0 Pressure
PM-506.3
Water supply
Demolition, PM-110.0
Extermination, PM-307.2 ,
Private, privacy
PM-503.1, PM-503.2, PM-503.3
Bathtub or shower
Failure to comply, PM-110.3
PM-303.5, PM-304.15, PM-307.2,
Insect and rat control ,
Occupancy limitations, PM-405.1
, Required plumbing facilities, PM-503.0
PM-307.4
Notice, PM-108.3 Sewage system, PM-507.1
Water closet and lavatory, PM-503.1, PM-503.3
Order, PM-107.1
Placarding of structure, PM-108.4 Water system, PM-506.0
Responsibility, PM-301.2 Property, premises
Access to public property, PM-702.1
Responsibility, fire safety, PM-701.2
Responsibility, light, ventilation, PM-401.2 Cleanliness, PM-303.1, PM-305.1
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INDEX
Condemnation, PM-108.0
Definition, PM-302.0
Demolition, PM-108.0
Emergency measures, PM-109.0
Exterior areas, PM-303.0
Extermination, multiple occupancy, PM-307.4
Extermination, single occupancy, PM-307.3
Failure to comply, PM-110.3
Flammable matter, PM-703.2
Grading and drainage, PM-303.2
Light and ventilation, responsibility, PM-401.2
Responsibility, PM-301.2
Scope, PM-301.1
Storm drainage, PM-508.1
Vacant structure and land, PM-301.3
Protection
Basement windows, PM-304.18
Fire protection systems, PM-705.0
Rule-making authority, PM-105.7
Signs, marquees and awnings, PM-304.9
Public
Access to public property, PM-702.1
Cleanliness, PM-303.1, PM-305.1
Egress, PM-702.1
Hotels, PM-503.3
Notices and orders, PM-105.2
Official records, PM-105.11
Prohibited use, PM-405.7
Public areas, PM-303.2
Right of entry, PM-105.3
Rule-making authority, PM-105.7
Sewage system, PM-507.1
Toilet rooms, PM-502.1, PM-504.0
Vacant structures and land, PM-301.3
Water system, PM-506.0
R
Rain
Basement hatchways, PM-304.17
Exterior walls, PM-304.6
Roofs, PM-304.7
Window and door frames, PM-304.14
"'~`" Rats
Basement hatchways, PM-304.17
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Exterior surfaces, PM-304.5
Extermination, PM-307.0
Guards for basement windows, PM-304.18
Harborage, PM-303.5
Insect and rat control, PM-307.1
Record
Application for appeal, PM-111.1
Approval, PM-104.2.1
Official records, PM-105.11
Rehabilitation
Alterations, PM-101.7
Intent, PM-101.3
Repairs, PM-101.7
Right of entry, PM-105.3
Workmanship, PM-101.6
Repair
Access by owner or operator, PM-105.4
Application of building code, PM-107.1
Chimneys, PM-304.12
Connections, PM-505.1
Decorative features, PM-304.8
Demolition, PM-110.1 --
Demolition order, PM-110.2
Door hardware, PM-304.16
Existing structures, PM-101.7
Exit facilities, PM-304.10, PM-305.5
Exterior surfaces, PM-304.1
Form of notice, PM-107.2
Public areas, PM-303.3
Right of entry, PM-105.3
Sewage system, PM-507.2
Signs, marquees and awnings, PM-304.9
Stairs and porches, PM-305.5
Transfer of ownership, PM-107.5
Unlawful acts, PM-106.2
Weather tight, PM-304.14
Research
Approval, PM-104.5
Residential
Extermination, PM-307.0
Flammable matter, PM-703.2
Insect screens, PM-304.15
Lead-based paint, PM-305.4
Motor vehicles, PM-303.8
Residential heating, PM-602.2, PM-602.4
Scope, PM-101.2
Responsibility
Cleanliness, PM-303.1, PM-305.1
Enforcement authority, PM-105.0
Extermination, PM-307.0
Fire safety, PM-701.2
Garbage disposal, PM-306.3
Garbage facilities, PM-306.3.1
General, PM-301.2
Insect and rat harborage, PM-307.1
Light and ventilation, PM-401.2
Mechanical and electrical, PM-601.2
Persons, PM-301.1
Placarding of structure, PM-108.4
Plumbing facilities, PM-501.2
Relief from personal liability, PM-105.10
Rubbish storage, PM-306.2.1
Scope, PM-101.2, PM-301.1
Supplied fixtures and equipment, PM-303.1, PM-305.1
Revoke, remove
Demolition, PM-110.1
Existing remedies, PM-101.5
Placarding, PM-108.4
Process ventilation, PM-404.4
Removal of placard, PM-108.6
Rubbish storage, PM-306.2.1
Unlawful acts, PM-106.1
Right of entry
Duties and powers of code official, PM-105.3
Inspections, PM-105.3
Roof
Exterior structure, PM-304.7
Roofs, PM-304.7
Storm drainage, PM-508.1
Room
Cooking facilities, PM-404.3
Direct access, PM-504.1
Electrical facilities, PM-604.0
Habitable, PM-402.1
Heating facilities, PM-602.0
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Light, PM-403.0 Sanitation, PM-305.1, PM-305.3
Minimum ceiling heights, PM-405.8
Minimum occupancy area requirements, Scope, PM-101.2
Supplied fixtures and equipment, PM-303.1
Table PM-405.5
PM-405.9
Minimum width Sash
Glazing, PM-304.14.1
,
Overcrowding, PM-405.5 Saving clause, PM-102.2
Prohibited use, PM-405.7
Separation, PM-405.6 Screens
Insect screens, PM-304.15
Sleeping, PM-405.3
PM-402.1, PM-404.0
Ventilation Security
Vacant structures and land, PM-301.3
,
Rooming houses (see Dormitory) Self-closing screen doors
Insect screens, PM-304.15
Rubbish
Accumulation, PM-306.1 Separation
Fireresistance ratings, PM-704.0
Definition, PM-302.0
PM-306.2, PM-306.2.1
Disposal Privacy, PM-405.1
,
Garbage facilities, PM-306.3.1 Separation of units, PM-405.1
Water closet and lavatory, PM-503.1
Rubbish storage, PM-306.2.1 Service
Storage, PM-306.1, PM-306.2.1 Electrical, PM-603.1
Method, PM-107.3
S Notices and orders, PM-107.1, PM-108.3
Service on occupant, PM-108.3
Sewer
Safety General, PM-507.1
Chimney, PM-304.12 Maintenance, PM-507.2
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Cooking and heating equipment, PM-603.3 Shower
Bathtub or shower, PM-503.1
Decorative features, PM-304.8 Rooming houses, PM-503.2
Dwelling units, PM-503.1 Sewage system, PM-507.1
Egress, PM-702.0 Water heating facilities, PM-506.4
Electrical installation, PM-605.1 Water system, PM-506.0
Emergency measures, PM-109.0 Sign
Exterior structure, PM-304.1 Exit signs, PM-702.5
Fire extinguishers, PM-705.4 Signs, marquees and awnings, PM-304.9
Fire safety requirements, PM-701.0 Single-family dwelling
Fireplaces, PM-603.1 Common halls and stairways, PM-403.2
Handrails, PM-304.13, PM-305.7 Definition, PM-202.0
Heating facilities, PM-602.0 Extermination, PM-307.3
Inspections, PM-105.3 Foundation wall, PM-304.5
Intent, PM-101.3 Insect and rat control, PM-307.1
Light, PM-403.3 Storage, PM-703.2
Notices and orders, PM-105.2 Sink
Other spaces, PM-403.3- Kitchen sink, PM-503.1
Plumbing fixtures, PM-505.1 Sewage system, PM-507.1
Public areas, PM-303.3
fire safety requirements, PM-701.2
Responsibility Water supply, PM-506.1
Si
,
Rule-making authority, PM-105.7 ze
Habitable room, light, PM-403.1
Safety controls, PM-603.6 Habitable room, ventilation, PM-404.1
Scope, PM-101.2
PM-304.10, PM-305.5, PM-702.9
Stairs and porches Room area, PM-405.5
i
,
Structural members, PM-304.4, PM-305.2 ng
Sleep
Area for sleeping purposes, PM-405.3
Vacant structures and land, PM-301.3 Cooking facilities, PM-404.3
Ventilation, PM-404.0 Smoke
Sanitary
Bathroom and kitchen floors, PM-305.3 Detectors, PM-705.5
Space
Cleanliness, PM-303.1, PM-305.1 General, light, PM-403.0
Containers, PM-306.2.1, PM-306.3.2 General, ventilation, PM-404.0
Disposal of garbage, PM-306.2 Privacy, PM-405.1
Disposal of rubbish, PM-306.2 Requirements, general, PM-405.0
Employee's facilities, PM-503.4 Responsibility, PM-401.2
Exterior structure, PM-304.1 Scope, PM-401.1
Food preparation, PM-303.1, PM-305.1 Sprinkler
Furnished by occupant, PM-303.1, PM-305.1 Standpipe systems, PM-705.3
Interior surfaces, PM-305.3 Stack
Other spaces, PM-403.3 Chimneys, PM-304.12
Plumbing fixtures, PM-503.0 Maintenance, PM-507.2
Required plumbing facilities, PM-503.0
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INDEX
Stairs
Accumulations, PM-703.1
Common halls and stairways, PM-403.2
Exit facilities, PM-305.5, PM-305.6, PM-702.9
Handrails, PM-304.13, PM-305.7
Lighting, PM-605.3
Public areas, PM-303.3
Stairs and porches, PM-305.5, PM-305.6, PM-702.9
Standard
Other regulations, PM-101.4
Scope, light and ventilation, PM-401.1
,,,,.,,, Storage
Flammable matter, PM-703.2
Food preFaration, PM-305.1
,,,~,,,, Garbage storage facilities, PM-306.3.2
Rubbish storage facilities, PM-306.2.1
Sanitation, PM-306.1
Storage, PM-306.1, PM-703.2
Story
Fire extinguishers, PM-705.4
Stress
Structural members, PM-304.4, PM-305.2
Structure
Accessory structures, PM-303.7
Chimneys, PM-304.12
Closing of vacant structures, PM-1082
Definition, PM-202.0
Emergency measures, PM-109.0
Fire escapes, PM-304.8, PM-702.3
Fireplace, PM-603.1
General, PM-304.1
General, condemnation, PM-110.1
General, interior structure, PM-305.1
Placarding of structure, PM-1.08.4
Responsibility, PM-301.2
Roofs, PM-304.7
Scope, PM-301.1
Structural members, PM-304.4, PM-305.2
Unlawful acts, PM-106.1
Vacant structures and land, PM-301.3
Supply
'°" Combustion air, PM-603.7
Connections, PM-505.1
Supply, PM-506.3
Water heating facilities, PM-506.4
Surface
Exterior surfaces, PM-304.1
Interior surfaces, PM-305.3
T
Temperature
Nonresidential structures, PM-602.3
Residential buildings, PM-602.2, PM-602.2.1, PM-602.4
Water heating facilities, PM-506.4
Tenant
Scope, PM-101.2
Tenant-occupant, PM-303.1, PM-305.1
Toxic
Trash
Process ventilation, PM-404.4
Containers, PM-306.3.2
Disposal of garbage, PM-306.3
Disposal of rubbish, PM-306.2
Garbage storage facilities, PM-306.3.1
Rubbish storage facilities, PM-306.2.1
Sanitation, PM-305.3, PM-306.1
Storage, PM-306.1, PM-306.3.2
Tread
Exit facilities, PM-305.5, PM-702.9
U
Unobstructed
Access to public way, PM-702.1
General, egress, PM-702.1
Unsafe
Equipment, PM-108.1.2
Existing remedies, PM-101.5
General, condemnation, PM-108.1.4
General, demolition, PM-110.1
Notices and orders, PM-107.0, PM-108.3
Structure, PM-108.1.1
Unsanitary
Existing remedies, PM-101.5
General, condemnation, PM-108.1
General, demolition, PM-110.1
Use
Application of building code, PM-101.7
Closing of vacant structures, PM-108.2
Existing structures, PM-101.7
General, demolition, PM-110.1
Multiple occupancy, PM-307.4
Placarding of structure, PM-108.4
Public areas, PM-303.3
Responsibility, PM-401.2
Scope, light and ventilation, PM-401.1
Unlawful acts, PM-106.1
V
Vacant
Closing of vacant structures, PM-108.2
Emergency measure, PM-109.0
Method of service, PM-107.3
Notice to owner or to person responsible, PM-107.1,
PM-108.3
Placarding of structure, PM-1.08.4
Vacant structures and tand, PM-301.3
Valid
Validity, PM-102.1
Vapor
Exhaust vents, PM-303.6
Process ventilation, PM-404.4
Vent
Connections, PM-507.1, PM-507.2
Exhaust vents, PM-303.6
Flue, PM-603.4
Ventilation
Clothes dryer exhaust, PM-404.5
Combustion air, PM-603.7
Definition, PM-402.0
General, condemnation, PM-108.1
General, ventilation, PM-404.0
Habitable rooms, PM-403.1
Insect screens, PM-304.15
Process ventilation, PM-404.4
Recirculation, PM-404.2, PM-404.4
Responsibility, PM-401.2
Scope, PM-101.2, PM-404.0
Toilet rooms, PM-404.2
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Vermin
General, condemnation, PM-108.1
Insect and rat control, PM-307.1
Violation
Condemnation, PM-108.1
Notice, PM-107.1, PM-108.3
Penalty, PM-106.2
Placarding of structure, PM-108.4
Prosecution, PM-106.3
Transfer of ownership, PM-107.5
Unlawful acts, PM-106.1
Validity, PM-102.1
Volatile
Flammable matter, PM-703.2
w
Walk
Sidewalks, PM-303.3
Wall
Accessory structures, PM-303.7
Exterior surfaces, PM-303.1
Exterior walls, PM-304.6
Foundation walls, PM-304.5
General, fireresistance rating, PM-704.1
Interior surfaces, PM-305.3
Outlets required, PM-604.1
Residential buildings, PM-602.2, PM-602,4
Waste
Accumulations, PM-703.1
Disposal of garbage, PM-306.3
Disposal of rubbish, PM-306.2
Dwelling units, PM-503.1
Exhaust vents, PM-303.6
Flammable matter, PM-704.2
Garbage storage facilities, PM-306.3.1
Maintenance, PM-507.2
Rubbish storage facilities, PM-306.2.1
Water
Basement hatchways, PM-304.17
Bathroom and kitchen floors, PM-305.3
Bathtub or shower, PM-503.1, PM-503.2, PM-503.3
Connections, PM-506.1
Contamination, PM-506.2
General, sewage, PM-507.1
General, storm drainage, PM-508.1
General, water system, PM-506.0
Heating, PM-506.4
Hotels, PM-503.3
Kitchen sink, PM=503.1
Rooming houses, PM-503.2
Supply, PM-506.3
System, PM-506.0
Toilet rooms, PM-504.0
Water closet and lavatory, PM-503.0
Water heating facilities, PM-506.4
Weather climate
Heating facilities, PM-602.0
Rule-making authority, PM-105.7
Weatherstrip
Chimneys, PM-304.12
Exterior walls, PM-304.6
Glazing, PM-304.14.1
Roofs, PM-304.7
Window & door frames, PM-304.14
Weeds
Noxious weeds, PM-303.4
Width
Minimum room width, PM-405.9
Wind
Weather tight, PM-304.14
Window and door frames, PM-304.14
Window
Emergency escape, PM-702.12
Glazing, PM-304.14.1
Guards for basement windows, PM-304.18
Habitable rooms, PM-403.1, PM-404.1, PM-404.2
Insect screens, PM-304.15
Interior surface, PM-305.3
Openable windows, PM-304.14.2
Toilet rooms, PM-404.2.
Weather tight, PM-304.14
Window and door frames, PM-304.14
Worker
Employee facilities, PM-504.3
Workmanship
Definition, PM-202.0
Workmanship, PM-101.6