University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1460-04
Amendments, deletions, insertions and revisions to the IPMC
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The following sections of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), as adopted in Section 1460-01 , are hereby revised as follows: • The term "code official" shall be replaced with "Village Inspector" throughout the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). • IPMC Section 101.1 Title (Page 1, Second Line) Insert: Village of University Park. • The title of Section 103 of the IPMC shall be amended to state "Division of Code Enforcement". • IPMC Section 103.1 General. (Page 1, First Line) shall be amended to state "The Division of Code Enforcement". • IPMC Section 103.2 shall be omitted in its entirety. • IPMC Section 103.3 shall be omitted in its entirety. • IPMC Section 103.5 shall be amended inserting the following: Penalty Schedule The following penalty schedule is to be utilized when issuing fines for the various offenses specified below. In the event that no fine is listed for a particular offense the general fine as listed will apply. Garbage placed at curb before 7:00 PM the evening prior to collection. Fines are based on the number of offenses within a 30-day period. 1 st Offense - $25.00 2 nd Offense - $50.00 3 rd Offense - $150.00 4 th Offense - $250.00 Garbage containers left at the curb more than 24 hours after collection. Fines are based on the number of offenses within a 30-day period. 1 st Offense - $25.00 2 nd Offense - $50.00 3 rd Offense - $150.00 4 th Offense - $250.00 Accumulation of refuse or improper disposal of refuse. Fines are based on the number of offenses within a 30-day period. 1 st Offense - $25.00 2 nd Offense - $50.00 3 rd Offense - $150.00 4 th Offense - $250.00 Failure to display proper address numbers. Fines are based on the number of offenses within a 12-month period. 1 st Offense - $25.00 2 nd Offense - $50.00 3 rd Offense - $150.00 4 th Offense - $250.00 Grass/weeds taller than 6". Fines are based on the number of offenses within a 30 day period. 1 st Offense - $25.00 2 nd Offense - $50.00 3 rd Offense - $150.00 4 th Offense - $250.00 Violations of the International Building Codes [International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Building Code (IBC)]. Fines are based on the severity of the violation and shall be not less than $250 but no more than $500 per occurrence. Violations of the International Fire Code. Fines are based on the severity of the violation and shall be not less than $250 but no more than $500 per occurrence. • IPMC Section 104.3 Inspections. (Page 2) shall be amended to state the following: "The Village Inspector shall conduct all of the required inspections or shall accept reports of inspection by Village-approved independent contractors or agencies. All reports of inspection shall be in writing and be signed by the person/entity that has conducted the inspection. The Village Inspector is authorized to engage such experts as are deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise." • IPMC Section 104.3 Right of entry. (Page 2) shall be amended to state the following: "The Village Inspector is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this Code, provided that if such structure or premises is occupied the Village Inspector shall present credentials to the occupant and request permission to enter. If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the Village Inspector shall first make a reasonable attempt to locate the owner, occupant, or other person/entity having control or charge of the structure or premises and request permission to enter. If permission to enter is refused, the Village Inspector shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry." • IPMC Section 107.2 (number 5 only) shall be omitted. • IPMC Section 108.2 Closing of vacant structures. (Page 4) shall be amended to state the following: "If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Village Inspector is authorized to post an "uninhabitable" notice 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 Village Inspector shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through the Police Department 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 and may be collected by any legal resources." • IPMC Section 111 shall be omitted in its entirety. • IPMC Section 202 General Definitions (Page 7) shall be amended by adding the following definitions: "Closet. A cabinet or enclosed recess for linens, household supplies, or clothing. All closets shall have operable doors." "Containerized". The placement of Yard Waste within one of the following permitted containers to prevent the Yard Waste from spilling or blowing into the street where it would constitute a nuisance to others, or a potential or actual hazard to health, sanitation or safety: - Kraft paper yard waste bags with stickers - Paper Yard Waste bags provided by the refuse collection company serving the Village; or otherwise as approved by the Village - 95 gallon containers provided by the refuse collection company serving the Village; or otherwise as approved by the Village "Garage Fire Door. A minimum 20-minute garage fire door is required per the Fire Code. A garage fire-door is the door separating the attached garage from the house." "Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). An automatic device that provides personal protection against electrical shock near a source of water." "Private property. Any real property within the Village which is not a street or a highway or owned by the Village and used for public purposes." "Public property. Any street or highway or other real property within the Village which is owned by the Village and used for public purposes." "Street. Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive, or other way, which is an existing State, county, or municipal roadway, and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas, and other areas within the street lines." "Water Closet. A room which contains a toilet, usually accompanied by a washbowl or sink. The term may also be used to refer specifically to a toilet." "Yard Waste. Any leaves, grass clippings, small brush and tree clippings, and other similar organic waste. • IPMC Section 302.4 Weeds. (Page 9) insert: six inches (6") • IPMC Section 304.7 Roofs and drainage. (Page 10) shall be amended to insert this sentence at the end of the existing paragraph: "A roof certification by a licensed roofing person/entity shall be required if the Village Inspector is concerned about the safety and/or construction of the roof at the time of an annual exterior inspection or as part of a point of sale and/or rental inspection violation abatement requirement." • IPMC Section 304.11 Chimneys and towers. (Page 10) shall be amended to insert this sentence after the 1 st sentence: "A chimney/tower certification by a licensed chimney sweeping person/entity shall be required if the Village Inspector is concerned about the safety and/or construction of the roof at the time of an annual exterior inspection or as part of a point of sale and/or rental inspection violation abatement requirement." • IPMC Section 304.13.2 Openable windows. (Page 10) shall be amended to state the following: "Every window, other than a fixed window shall be easily openable, can be locked and unlocked, and capable of being held in position by window hardware." • IPMC Section 304.14 Insect Screens. (Page 10) shall be amended to state the following; "Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of 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, packaged, or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitted screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition." • IPMC [P] Section 505.4 Water heating facilities. (Page 16) shall be amended to insert the following sentence at the end of the 1 st sentence: "A hot water heater certification by a licensed HVAC technician shall be submitted as part of a point of sale and/or rental inspection violation abatement requirement." • IPMC Section 505.1 General. (Page 15) remove "International Plumbing Code" and replace with "the most recent edition of the Illinois Plumbing Code" in the last sentence of that paragraph. • IPMC Section 602.3 Heat Supply. (Page 17) insert from October 1 st to March 31 st . • IPMC Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. (Page 17) insert from October 1 st to March 31 st . • IPMC Section 603.1 Mechanical appliance. (Page 17) shall be amended to state the following: "All mechanical appliances, furnaces, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances, and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition and shall be capable of performing the intended function. Certification by a licensed technician for furnaces, hot water heaters, and fireplaces shall be submitted as part of a point of sale and/or rental inspection violation abatement requirement." • IPMC Section 605.2 Receptacles. (Page 18) shall be amended to state the following: "Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every outdoor outlet and fixture, swimming pool, sauna and hot tub, kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom (basement and garage if a utility sink or any other water source has a receptacle nearby) shall contain at least one receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)."
University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1460-04 establishes a series of local amendments to the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as adopted by the Village of University Park. These amendments replace generic IPMC terminology with Village-specific language, add a tiered penalty schedule for common property maintenance violations (ranging from $25 for a first offense up to $500 per occurrence for building and fire code violations), and introduce additional requirements around inspections, certifications, and property definitions. The amendments also set seasonal heating obligations, expand GFCI outlet requirements, and clarify procedures for closing vacant or uninhabitable structures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1460-04, property owners and managers in University Park are expected to comply with the locally amended IPMC, which means adhering to the Village's tiered fine schedule — starting at $25 for a first offense and escalating to $250 for a fourth offense within a rolling 30-day period for common violations such as improper garbage placement, refuse accumulation, and overgrown grass. Operators of rental or sale properties should be aware that point-of-sale and rental inspections may trigger certification requirements from licensed professionals for roofs, chimneys, furnaces, hot water heaters, and fireplaces. Compliant operators generally maintain proper address numbers, ensure all windows and screens meet the amended IPMC standards, and keep GFCI outlets installed in all required locations including kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 1460-04, tenants in University Park have an interest in knowing that the Village Inspector — not a generic "code official" — is the authority responsible for conducting property inspections and enforcing the locally amended IPMC. Tenants may observe whether their rental unit meets the amended standards, such as adequate heating from October 1 through March 31, properly functioning windows and insect screens, and GFCI outlets in required areas. If conditions appear to fall short of these requirements, tenants can explore options such as contacting the Village's Division of Code Enforcement, raising relevant violations through appropriate local channels, or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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