Ottawa — Ch. 22 Art. VIII International Property Maintenance Code § 22-300

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Ottawa — Ch. 22 Art. VIII International Property Maintenance Code § 22-300
That a certain document, three copies of which will be on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Ottawa, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Ottawa for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code on file in the office[s] of the City of Ottawa are hereby referred to, adopted, and made apart hereof, as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, prescribed in section 22-301 of this article.
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Plain English

Ottawa City Code § 22-300 formally adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2024 Edition, as the city's official standard for property upkeep. The code sets baseline requirements for the safety, sanitation, and habitability of all buildings and structures within Ottawa, including standards for utilities and facilities. It also establishes a framework for condemning or demolishing structures deemed unfit for human occupancy, with any local modifications to the IPMC spelled out in § 22-301.

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For Property Managers

Under Ottawa Ch. 22 Art. VIII § 22-300, property owners and managers are generally expected to maintain all buildings and structures in compliance with the 2024 IPMC as locally adopted. Compliant operators typically ensure that utilities, facilities, and physical conditions across their properties meet the safety and sanitation standards the code establishes. Because § 22-301 introduces Ottawa-specific additions and changes to the base IPMC, operators commonly review both sections together to understand the full scope of local requirements.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ottawa § 22-300 means that tenants living in the city are entitled to housing that meets the safety, sanitation, and habitability standards set by the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted locally. If a rental unit appears to fall short of those standards—such as lacking adequate utilities or presenting unsafe conditions—tenants may have grounds to raise a code violation through the city's code enforcement process. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how the IPMC's protections, including any Ottawa-specific modifications under § 22-301, may apply to their situation.

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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IL Muni § 22-301

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
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