Tampico — Title 15 Ch. 15.18 Property Maintenance Code § 15.18.010
Adoption International Property Maintenance Code 2021 Edition
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A. There is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code of the village, for purposes of 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 to provide for the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and to provide for the demolition of such structures, and to provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, that certain document entitled "International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition" (referred to herein as "2021 IPMC") as published by the International Code Council including thereto Appendix A. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said 2021 IPMC, as on file in the office of the village clerk of the village, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as is fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes as prescribed in subsection (b) of this section. B. The following sections of the 2021 IPC are hereby revised by completion of blanks, addition or deletion therein as follows: 1. Section 103.1. Insert: The Executive Official in charge shall be known as the Code Official. 2. Section 103.1. Insert: Those fees as set forth in Section 15-18-090 pf the Municipal Code of the Village. 3. Section 302.4. Eight inches. 4. Section 302.14. Insert: From April 1 each year to December 1 each year. 5. Section 602.3. Insert: From October 1 each year to June 1 each year. 6. Section 602.4. Insert: November 1 each year to May 1 each year. 7. Any reference within the 2021 IPMC to any plumbing code shall mean the Illinois Plumbing Code. 8. Appendix A "BOARDING STANDARD" is added as part of this Code.
Tampico Title 15 Ch. 15.18 § 15.18.010 formally adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition (2021 IPMC) as the village's governing standard for the condition and upkeep of all properties, buildings, and structures. The code sets minimum requirements for utilities, facilities, and physical conditions necessary to keep structures safe, sanitary, and fit for occupancy, and it authorizes condemnation or demolition of structures that fall short of those standards. Several blanks within the 2021 IPMC have been filled in with Tampico-specific details, including seasonal heating requirements, grass and weed height limits, and references to Illinois plumbing law.
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Under Tampico Title 15 Ch. 15.18 § 15.18.010, property owners and managers are generally expected to maintain all buildings and structures in compliance with the 2021 IPMC as locally amended. Compliant operators typically ensure heating systems are operational during the prescribed seasonal windows (October 1–June 1 for common areas and November 1–May 1 for occupied units), keep grass and weeds trimmed to no more than eight inches, and follow Illinois Plumbing Code standards for any plumbing work. Fees for permits issued under this code are governed by § 15-18-090 of the Tampico Municipal Code, and the Code Official is the designated authority for enforcement inquiries.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tampico Title 15 Ch. 15.18 § 15.18.010 establishes baseline habitability and maintenance standards that rental properties in the village must meet, including seasonal heating availability and structural safety requirements drawn from the 2021 IPMC. Tenants who believe a rental unit or building does not meet these standards may document the conditions and bring concerns to the village's Code Official, who is empowered to inspect and act on violations. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help renters understand how the 2021 IPMC standards apply to their situation and what options exist, such as raising a code violation as a defense in certain proceedings.
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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