Atascadero Municipal Code Ch. 9 International Property Maintenance Code

(a) Delete all appendices.

(b) Change the following referenced codes to the updated applicable code referenced.

(1) International Building Code to 2025 California Building Code.

(2) International Residential Code to 2025 California Residential Code.

(3) International Mechanical Code to 2025 California Mechanical Code.

(4) International Plumbing Code to 2025 California Plumbing Code.

(5) National Electrical Code to 2025 California Electrical Code.

(6) International Fire Code to 2025 California Fire Code.

(7) International Energy Conservation Code to 2025 California Energy Code.

(8) International Green Construction Code to 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.

(9) International Zoning Code to Atascadero Municipal Code.

(10) International Fuel Gas Code to Applicable 2025 California Code.

(c) Amend Section 107.1 to read as follows:

107.1 Unlawful Acts. It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any premise, building, structure or building service equipment, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code or the technical codes.

(d) Amend Section 109.1 to read as follows:

109.1 Unsafe Conditions. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such structure shall be posted in accordance with this section and declared to be a public nuisance and the violations shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal pursuant to the provisions of this code.

(e) Amend Section 302.3 to read as follows:

302.3 Sidewalks and Driveways. Sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions. The owner of any building, lot or premises within the city shall maintain the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon such premises that are accessible to the general public and the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Maintenance shall include the removal and proper disposal, by methods approved by the City, of any dangerous, unsightly and unsanitary conditions such as accumulations of garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, dirt, gum or other substances or items, which have been placed, dropped or spilled upon the sidewalks. Where said unsightly or unsanitary conditions have been created or caused by the owner of such building, lot or premises, whether upon the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon his premises or the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley, or the sidewalks adjacent to buildings, lots or premises in the vicinity, the owner shall immediately restore the sidewalks and/or walkways to a clean, safe and sanitary condition.

(f) Amend Section 404.6 to read as follows:

404.6 Efficiency Unit. When allowed within the Atascadero City limits, and a minimum of 190 sq ft of habitable space is provided, efficiency dwelling shall also comply with the following.

1. The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a minimum clear working space of 30 inches in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.

2. The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.

3. The maximum number of occupants shall be three.

(g) Amend Section 704.6.2 to reads as follows:

Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.

(Ord. 693, 2/24/2026)

The following definitions will be included with Chapter 2 of the International Property Maintenance Code:

Safety Assessment. A visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued use.

(Ord. 693, 2/24/2026)