Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.060
Section 102.7 Amended; Referenced Codes and Standards
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Section 102.7 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be as follows: International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, International Building Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, and the International Fuel Gas Code, all as adopted by the City of Lincoln, Nebraska. All said codes shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing as published by the manufacturer of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall apply. (Ord. 19349 §6; March 1, 2009).
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.060 amends Section 102.7 of the International Property Maintenance Code to establish which building and safety codes apply within the city. A suite of nationally recognized codes—covering residential construction, fire safety, plumbing, mechanical systems, electrical work, and fuel gas—are incorporated by reference as adopted by Lincoln, Nebraska. When any of those referenced standards conflict with the Property Maintenance Code itself, the Property Maintenance Code's own provisions take precedence, except where following the code would contradict a manufacturer's published listing conditions for a specific piece of equipment or appliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code § 21.05.060, compliant property operators generally ensure that maintenance and repair work on their properties meets the requirements of all incorporated codes—including the National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and International Fire Code as locally adopted. When a contractor or inspector identifies a conflict between the Property Maintenance Code and a referenced standard, operators typically defer to the Property Maintenance Code's provisions. For equipment or appliances with manufacturer listing conditions, operators generally verify that any work performed does not violate those published conditions, as the exception in § 21.05.060 allows those conditions to govern in such cases.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code § 21.05.060 means that tenants in Lincoln are protected not just by the Property Maintenance Code itself, but also by the full set of incorporated codes covering electrical, plumbing, fire, and mechanical systems as adopted by the city. If a tenant believes a condition in their unit violates one of these standards, they may consider contacting the relevant Lincoln city inspection or code enforcement office to report the concern. Tenant-rights organizations in Nebraska can also help residents understand how these layered code requirements relate to habitability and what general options exist for addressing code violations.
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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