Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-23
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(a) The village has adopted the following construction-related codes as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to amendments and modifications provided in this article: (1) International Building Code, 2024 edition. (2) International Existing Building Code, 2024 edition. (3) International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 edition. (4) International Mechanical Code, 2006 edition. (5) International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition. (6) International Residential Code, 2024 edition. (7) National Electrical Code, most recent edition. (b) The provisions of the codes shall not apply to any interior, non-structural work performed on buildings or other structures in existence on the date of the ordinance from which this section is derived or to buildings or structures less than 140 square feet in size. (c) Copies of the adopted codes are on file in the office of the village clerk.
Bellevue § 8-23 formally incorporates several major model construction codes — including the 2024 International Building Code, the 2024 International Residential Code, and others — into the village's local law as if they were written out in full. However, the codes do not apply to interior, non-structural work on buildings that existed when the adopting ordinance took effect, nor to structures smaller than 140 square feet. Official copies of all adopted codes are available for public review at the village clerk's office.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellevue § 8-23, property owners and managers conducting new construction or structural work are generally expected to comply with the suite of adopted model codes, including the 2024 International Building Code and the 2024 International Residential Code. Operators working on pre-existing buildings should note the exemption for interior, non-structural work and the exclusion for structures under 140 square feet, and typically document whether a project falls within those carve-outs. Reviewing the adopted code editions on file at the village clerk's office is a standard step before beginning any regulated construction activity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue § 8-23 means that the village's housing and construction standards are anchored to well-established model codes, which can be relevant when evaluating whether a rental unit or building meets baseline habitability and maintenance requirements under the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 edition). Tenants who believe construction or maintenance work in their building may not conform to these adopted standards can review the codes at the village clerk's office to better understand what the rules require. General enforcement paths may include raising a code-compliance concern with the village's building or housing department, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local Bellevue regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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