Walnut — Ch. 8 Art. II International Property Maintenance Code § 8-20
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The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, is hereby amended or modified in the following respects: Section 101.1. Insert: Village of Walnut. Section 103.1. Insert: Village of Walnut Building & Zoning Department. Section 302.14. Insert: Eight (8) inches Section 304.14. Insert: April 1 into the first [DATE] and October 31 into the second [DATE] set forth in said section. Section 602.3. Insert: October 1 into the first [DATE] and April 30 into the second [DATE] set forth in said section. Section 602.4. Insert: October 1 into the first [DATE] and April 30 into the second [DATE] set forth in said section. That the phrase "ICC Electrical Code" shall be deleted in all places where it appears and replaced with the phrase "National Electric Code (NFPA - 70)." That the phrase "International Plumbing Code" shall be deleted in all places where it appears and replaced with the phrase "Illinois State Plumbing Code."
Walnut's Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8-20 customizes the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) for local use by filling in jurisdiction-specific details. These amendments establish the Village of Walnut and its Building & Zoning Department as the named authority, set grass and weed height limits at eight inches, define seasonal windows for insect screens (April 1–October 31) and heating requirements (October 1–April 30), and substitute the National Electric Code (NFPA-70) and Illinois State Plumbing Code for the IPMC's default code references. The result is a locally tailored version of the IPMC that reflects Illinois-specific standards and Walnut's administrative structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Walnut should be aware that under Section 8-20, the 2021 IPMC applies with local modifications enforced by the Village of Walnut Building & Zoning Department. Compliant operators generally keep vegetation below eight inches, ensure insect screens are in place between April 1 and October 31, and maintain adequate heating systems from October 1 through April 30. Electrical and plumbing work on properties must conform to the National Electric Code (NFPA-70) and the Illinois State Plumbing Code, respectively, rather than the IPMC's default referenced codes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Walnut benefit from locally adapted property maintenance standards established under Section 8-20, including a requirement that landlords provide heating during the October 1–April 30 period and maintain insect screens from April 1 through October 31. If a rental property appears to fall short of these standards—such as lacking heat in winter or having overgrown vegetation exceeding eight inches—tenants can consider contacting the Village of Walnut Building & Zoning Department, which is the designated enforcement body under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how these local amendments interact with broader Illinois housing law.
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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