Orange Municipal Code Ch. 15.55 International Property

§ 15.55.010. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted by Reference.¶

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for building maintenance, the following construction code, subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of City of Orange, hereafter referred to as "this code."
102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes or occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the most current California Codes adopted by the City of Orange. Any reference to an International Code will be viewed as conformity to the adopted California Codes.
103.1 Creation of agency. The Public Works and Community Development Departments are hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agencies shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of six inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 109.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
304.14 Insect screens. Annually, 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 approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 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.
602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to a minimum temperature of 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.
602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat to a minimum temperature of 65°F during the period the spaces are occupied.

(Ord. 12-10, 2010; Ord. 15-13, 2013; Ord. 09-16, 2016; Ord. 06-22, 2022; Ord. 16-25, 11/12/2025)

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