Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 15.20 Uniform Housing Code

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, that certain housing code known and designated as the Uniform Housing Code, sponsored and copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, 1997 Edition, a copy of which is on file with the building department of the city of Bakersfield for use and examination by the public, is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the housing code of the city for the purpose of providing requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property and safety and welfare of the general public and the owners and occupants of residential buildings. (Ord. 4347 § 2, 2006; Ord. 3909 § 2, 1999)

The following sections of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, are not adopted as part of this chapter and are deleted:

Section 202, Enforcement, Substandard Buildings.

Section 203, Enforcement, Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.

Chapter 11, Notices and Orders of the Building Official.

Chapter 12, Appeal.

Section 1302, Procedures for Conduct of Hearing Appeals, Form of Notice of Hearing.

Section 1305, Procedures for Conduct of Hearing Appeals, Method and Form of Decision.

Section 1401.3, Enforcement of the Order of the Building Official or the Board of Appeals, Failure to Commence Work.

Chapter 16, Recovery of Cost of Repair or Demolition. (Ord. 3909 § 2, 1999)

Section 201.4 of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, is added to read as follows:

201.4 County Health Officer. The enforcement of this Housing Code by the Building Director shall not prevent the enforcement of the State Housing Law and applicable regulations by the County Health Officer.

(Ord. 3909 § 2, 1999)