Chapter 14.24
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sections:
14.24.020 Authority having jurisdiction.
14.24.040 Adoption by reference.
14.24.050 Additions, amendments, or deletions to Folsom Property Maintenance Code.
14.24.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Folsom Property Maintenance Code.” (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010. Formerly 14.23.010)
14.24.020 Authority having jurisdiction.
The chief building official of the city is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Folsom Property Maintenance Code. The chief building official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of all the provisions of Folsom Property Maintenance Code and the other referenced technical codes. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010. Formerly 14.23.020)
14.24.030 Purpose.
The purpose of the Folsom Property Maintenance Code is to provide minimum standards to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises, and to provide procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes and to enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. The Folsom Property Maintenance Code is not to be construed to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted by its terms. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010. Formerly 14.23.030)
14.24.040 Adoption by reference.
Subject to the additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in Section 14.24.050, the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide technical requirements and the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes. One copy of the Folsom Property Maintenance Code and any amendments thereto shall be kept on file in the community development department and shall be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010. Formerly 14.23.040)
14.24.050 Additions, amendments, or deletions to Folsom Property Maintenance Code.
The Folsom Property Maintenance Code is amended as follows:
A. Section 101.1 Title— Insert the words “City of Folsom” as the name of jurisdiction.
B. Section 102.10 Other laws—Add one additional sentence to read as follows:
Whenever the requirements of this code conflict with Title 8, ‘Health, Sanitation and Welfare’ in the Folsom Municipal Code or the State of California requirements, the more restrictive requirements shall govern.
C. Section 103.5 Fee—Remove the words “indicated in the following schedule” and insert, in lieu thereof, the following: “adopted by resolution by the city council.”
D. Section 112.4 Failure to comply—Remove the words “of not less than [AMOUNT] dollars or more than [AMOUNT] dollars” and insert, in lieu thereof, the following: “as established in Title 14, Chapter 14.02, Sections 14.02.070 and 14.02.080 of the Folsom Municipal Code.”
E. Section 302.4 Weeds—Delete this section in its entirety.
F. Section 304.14 Insect screens—Insert the dates “January 1 to December 31.”
G. Section 602.3 Heat supply—Insert the dates “October 1 to May 1.”
H. Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces—Insert the dates “October 1 to May 1.” (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010. Formerly 14.23.050)