Cal. Civ. Code § 13VAC5-63-520

Chapter 3 General requirements.

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Cal. Civ. Code § 13VAC5-63-520
A. Delete the following sections from Chapter 3 of the IPMC:
1. Section 301.2 Responsibility.
2. Section 302.1 Sanitation.
3. Section 302.4 Weeds.
4. Section 302.6 Exhaust vents.
5. Section 302.8 Motor vehicles.
6. Section 302.9 Defacement of property.
7. Section 303.2 Enclosures.
8. Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions.
9. Section 304.18.1 Doors.
10. Section 304.18.2 Windows.
11. Section 304.18.3 Basement hatchways.
12. Section 305.1.1 Unsafe conditions.
13. Section 306 Component serviceability (all provisions).
14. Section 308.2 Disposal of rubbish.
15. Section 308.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities.
16. Section 308.2.2 Refrigerators.
17. Section 308.3 Disposal of garbage.
18. Section 308.3.1 Garbage facilities.
19. Section 308.3.2 Containers.
20. Section 309.2 Owner.
21. Section 309.3 Single occupant.
22. Section 309.4 Multiple occupancy.
23. Section 309.5 Occupant.
B. Change the following sections in Chapter 3 of the IPMC to read:
1. Section 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions for the maintenance of structures and equipment and for the maintenance of exterior property to the extent that this code is applicable.
2. Section 301.3 Vacant structures. Vacant structures shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure, and sanitary condition as provided for in this code.
3. Section 302.2 Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained to protect the foundation walls or slab of the structure from the accumulation and drainage of surface or stagnant water in accordance with the applicable building code.
4. Section 302.3 Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces, and similar spaces regulated under the VCC shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
5. Section 302.5 Rodent harborage. All structures shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Structures in which rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
6. Section 303.2 Enclosures. Swimming pool, hot tub, and spa barriers shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code or ordinance under which such barriers were constructed.
7. Section 304.1 General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair and structurally sound.
8. Section 304.3 Premises identification. Address numbers of buildings shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code or when required by ordinance.
9. Section 304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight, and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof water shall be discharged in a manner to protect the foundation or slab of buildings and structures from the accumulation of roof drainage.
10. Section 304.14 Insect screens. During the period from April 1 to December 1, 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 an approved tightly fitting 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.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as mechanical ventilation, air curtains, or insect repellant fans, are used.
11. Section 304.18 Building security. Devices designed to provide security for the occupants and property within, when required by the applicable building code or when provided, shall be maintained unless their removal is approved by the building official.
12. Section 304.19 Gates. To the extent required by the applicable building code or to the extent provided when constructed, exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator systems if provided, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Latches at all entrances shall tightly secure the gates.
13. Section 305.1 General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound, and in a sanitary condition.
14. Section 307.1 General. Handrails and guards required or provided when a building was constructed shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code.
15. Section 308.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. The interior of every structure shall be free from excessive accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
16. Section 309 Pest Infestation and extermination.
17. Section 309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. Structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
C. Add the following sections to Chapter 3 of the IPMC:
1. Section 305.7 Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be maintained as approved.
2. Section 310 Lead-based paint.
3. Section 310.1 General. Interior and exterior painted surfaces of dwellings and child care facilities, including fences and outbuildings, that contain lead levels equal to or greater than 1.0 milligram per square centimeter or in excess of 0.50% lead by weight shall be maintained in a condition free from peeling, chipping, and flaking paint or removed or covered in an approved manner. Any surface to be covered shall first be identified by an approved warning as to the lead content of such surface.
4. Section 311 Aboveground liquid fertilizer storage tanks (ALFST).
5. Section 311.1 General. ALFSTs shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of Section 1101.16 of the VEBC and the requirements of the VCC applicable to such ALFSTs when newly constructed and the requirements of the VEBC when undergoing a change of occupancy to an ALFST and when repaired, altered, or reconstructed, including the requirements for inspections and for a secondary containment system.
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Plain English

Section 13VAC5-63-520 modifies Virginia's adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) by deleting certain Chapter 3 sections, revising others, and adding new requirements. The result is a tailored set of minimum maintenance standards covering structural soundness, pest control, drainage, insect screens, building security, rubbish accumulation, carbon monoxide alarms, lead-based paint condition, and aboveground liquid fertilizer storage tanks. These standards apply to both occupied and vacant structures to the extent the Virginia code is applicable.

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For Property Managers

Operators subject to 13VAC5-63-520 generally keep structures—occupied or vacant—structurally sound, free from pest infestation, and clear of excessive rubbish accumulation. Compliant operators maintain insect screens from April 1 through December 1, ensure carbon monoxide alarms remain in approved condition, and keep painted surfaces containing lead at or above threshold levels free from peeling, chipping, or flaking. Premises identification, drainage, sidewalks, and security devices are maintained in accordance with the applicable Virginia building code.

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

For Tenants

Under 13VAC5-63-520, tenants have an interest in habitable conditions including pest-free interiors, functioning insect screens during the warm-weather period, and lead-paint surfaces kept free from peeling or chipping. If a structure appears to fall short of these minimum maintenance standards, tenants may raise noncompliance as a defense in relevant proceedings or file a complaint with the local building or housing code enforcement office. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify which local enforcement pathways apply to a specific property.

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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