Article XXIX — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ABATEMENT CODES

SEC. 14-120. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS ADOPTED.

The International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, and the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published respectively by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, and the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601, are hereby adopted by reference. One true copy of these codes is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is available for public inspection as required by law.

(Ord. No. 3070)

SEC. 14-121. AMENDMENTS.

(A) Section 101.1: Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:

101.1. Title. These regulations shall be known as the Oxnard Property Maintenance Code (OPMC), hereinafter referred to as "this code".

(B) Section 103.1: Amend Section 103.1 to read as follows:

103.1. Creation of Agency. The Code Compliance Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the

agency shall be in the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

(C) Section 201.3: Amend Section 201.3 to read as follows:

201.3. Terms Defined in Other Codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the California Building Standards Code or NFPA 70, such terms

shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes.

(D) Section 302.4: Amend Section 302.4 to read as follows:

302.4. Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve (12) 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 108.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction 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.

(E) Section 302.8: Amend Section 302.8 to read as follows:

302.8. Motor Vehicles. Except as provided for in other regulations, inoperative, unregistered, or unlicensed motor vehicles, motorcycles, vessels or trailers shall not

be parked, kept, or stored on any premises, and shall not at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of motor vehicles, motorcycles, vessels or trailers is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.

Exception. A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly

enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes.

(F) Section 304.1.1: Amend the first sentence of Section 304.1.1 to read as follows:

304.1.1. Unsafe Conditions. The following conditions shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the California Building

Standards Code as required for existing buildings:

(G) Section 304.14: Amend Section 304.14 to read as follows:

304.14. Insect Screens. 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 doors 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 air curtains or insect repellant fans, are employed.

(H) Section 305.1.1: Amend the first sentence of Section 305.1.1 to read as follows:

305.1.1. Unsafe Conditions. The following conditions shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the California Building

Standards Code as required for existing buildings:

(I) Section 306.1.1: Amend the first sentence of Section 305.1.1 to read as follows:

306.1.1. Unsafe Conditions. Where any of the following conditions cause the component or system to be beyond its limit state, the component or system shall be

determined as unsafe and shall be required or replaced to comply with the California Building Standards Code as required for existing buildings:

(J) Section 401.3: Amend Section 401.3 to read as follows:

401.3. Alternative Devices. In lieu of the means for natural light and ventilation herein prescribed, artificial light or mechanical ventilation complying with the California

Building Standards Code shall be permitted.

(K) Section 502.5: Amend Section 502.5 to read as follows:

502.5. Public Toilet Facilities. Public toilet facilities shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and working condition in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

Except for periodic maintenance or cleaning, public access and use shall be provided to the toilet facilities at all times during occupancy of the premises.

(L) Section 505.1: Amend Section 505.1 to read as follows:

505.1. General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. Kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

(M) Section 505.5.1: Amend Section 505.5.1 to read as follows:

505.5.1. Abandonment of Systems. Where a nonpotable water reuse system or a rainwater collection and distribution system is not maintained or the owner ceases

use of the system, the system shall be abandoned in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

(N) Section 602.2: Amend Section 602.2 to read as follows:

602.2. Residential Occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms,

bathrooms and toilet rooms. Cooking appliances shall not be used, nor shall portable unvented fuel-burning space heaters be used, as a means to provide required heating. The installation of one or more portable space heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section.

Exception: In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C), a minimum temperature of 65°F (l8°C) shall be maintained.

(O) Section 602.3: Amend Section 602.3 to read as follows:

602.3. Heating 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 maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.

(P) Section 602.4: Amend Section 602.4 to read as follows:

602.4. Occupiable Work Spaces. Indoor occupiable works spaces shall be supplied with heat to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F (l8°C) during the period the

spaces are occupied.

Exceptions:

1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.

2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.

(Q) Section 604.3.1.1: Amend the first sentence of Section 604.3.1.1 to read as follows:

604.3.1.1. Electrical Equipment. Electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground

fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-voltage fuses, luminaires, ballasts, motos and electronic control, signaling and communication equipment that have been exposed to water shall be replaced in accordance with the provisions of the California Electrical Code.

(R) Section 604.3.2.1: Amend the first sentence of Section 604.3.2.1 to read as follows:

604.3.2.1. Electrical Equipment. Electrical switches, receptacles and fixtures, including furnace, water heating, security system and power distribution circuits, that have been exposed to fire, shall be replaced in accordance with the provisions of the California Electrical Code.

(S) Section 702.1: Amend Section 702.1 to read as follows:

702.1. General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be provided from any point in a building or structure to the public way. Means of egress shall

comply with the California Fire Code.

(T) Section 702.2 Aisles: Amend Section 702.2 Aisles to read as follows:

702.2. Aisles. The required width of aisles in accordance with the California Fire Code shall be unobstructed.

(U) Section 702.3: Amend Section 702.3 to read as follows:

702.3. Locked Doors. Means of egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge

or effort, except where the door hardware conforms to that permitted by the California Building Code.

(V) Section 702.4: Amend Section 702.4 to read as follows:

702.4 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings. Required emergency and rescue openings shall be maintained in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction, and both of the following:

1. Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools.

2. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided that the minimum net clear opening

size complies with the code that was in effect at the time of construction and the unit is equipped with smoke alarms installed in accordance with the California Building Code. Such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening.

(W) Section 703.2: Amend Section 703.2 to read as follows:

703.2 Unsafe Conditions. Where any components are not maintained and do not function as intended or do not have the fire resistance required by the code under which the building was constructed or altered, such components or portions thereof shall be deemed unsafe conditions in accordance with the California Fire Code. Components or portions thereof determined to be unsafe shall be repaired or replaced to conform to the code under which the building was constructed or altered. Where the condition of components is such that any building, structure or portion thereof presents an imminent danger to the occupants of the building, structure or portion there, the fire code official shall act in accordance with the California Fire Code.

(X) Section 703.7: Amend Section 703.7 to read as follows:

703.7. Vertical Shafts. Interior vertical shafts, including stairways, elevator hoistways and service and utility shafts, which connect two or more stories of a building shall be enclosed or protected as required by the California Fire Code. New floor openings in existing buildings shall comply with the California Building Code.

(Y) Section 704.1: Amend Section 704.1 to read as follows:

704.1. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be maintained in accordance with the California Fire Code in an operative

condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective.

(Z) Section 704.1.1: Amend Section 704.1.1 to read as follows:

704.1 .1. Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be installed, repaired, operated and maintained in accordance with this code the California Fire Code and the California Building Code.

(AA) Section 704.1.2: Amend Section 704.1.2 to read as follows:

704.1.2. Required Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Fire protection and life safety systems required by this code, the California Fire Code or the California

Building Code shall be installed, repaired, operated, tested and maintained in accordance with this code. A fire protection and life safety system for which a design option, exception or reduction to the provisions of this code, the California Fire Code or the California Building Code has been granted shall be considered a required system.

(BB) Section 704.1.3: Amend Section 704.1.3 to read as follows:

704.1.3. Fire Protection Systems. Fire protection systems shall be inspected, maintained and tested in accordance with the California Fire Code requirements.

(CC) Section 704.3: Amend Section 704.3 to read as follows:

704.3. Systems Out of Service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately

and, where required by the fire code official, either the building shall be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service. Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with not less than one approved means for notification of the fire department and shall not have duties beyond performing constant patrols of the protected premises and keeping watch for fires. Actions shall be taken in accordance with the California Fire Code to bring the systems back in service.

Exception: Facilities with an approved notification and impairment management program. The notification and impairment program for water-based fire protection

systems shall comply with NFPA 25.

(DD) Section 704.3.1: Amend Section 704.3.1 to read as follows:

704.3.1. Emergency Impairments. Where unplanned impairments of fire protection systems occur, appropriate emergency action shall be taken to minimize potential

injury and damage. The impairment coordinator shall implement the steps outlined in the California Fire Code.

(EE) Section 704.4.2: Amend Section 704.4.2 to read as follows:

704.4.2. Removal of existing occupant-use hose lines. The Fire Code Official is authorized to permit the removal of existing occupant-use hose lines where all of the following apply:

1. The installation is not required by the California Fire Code or the California Building Code.

2. The hose line would not be used by trained personnel or the fire department.

3. The remaining outlets are compatible with local fire department fittings.

(FF) Section 704.4.3: Amend Section 704.4.3 to read as follows:

704.4.3. Termination of Monitoring Service. For fire alarm systems required to be monitored by the California Fire Code, notice shall be made to the fire code official

whenever alarm monitoring services are terminated. Notice shall be made in writing by the provider of the monitoring service being terminated.

(GG) Section 704.5.1: Amend Section 704.5.1 to read as follows:

704.5.1. Fire Department Connection Access. Ready access to the fire department connections shall be maintained at all times and without obstruction by fences,

bushes, trees, walls or any other fixed or movable objects. Access to fire department connections shall be approved by the fire chief.

Exception: Fences, where provided with an access gate equipped with a sign complying with the California Fire Code and a means of emergency operation. The gate and the means of emergency operation shall be approved by the fire chief and maintained operational at all times.

(HH) Section 704.6.4: Amend Section 704.6.4 to read as follows:

704.6.4. Smoke Detection System. Smoke detectors listed in accordance with UL 268 and provided as part of the building's fire alarm system shall be an acceptable

alternative to single- and multiple-station smoke alarms and shall comply with the following:

4. The fire alarm system shall comply with all applicable requirements of the California Fire Code.

5. Activation of a smoke detector in a dwelling or sleeping unit shall initiate alarm notification in the dwelling or sleeping unit in accordance with the California Fire

Code.

6. Activation of a smoke detector in a dwelling or sleeping unit shall not activate alarm notification appliances outside of the dwelling or sleeping unit, provided

that a supervisory signal is generated and monitored in accordance with the California Fire Code.

(II) Section 705.1: Amend Section 705.1 to read as follows:

705.1. General. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in dwellings in accordance with the California Fire Code, except that alarms in dwellings covered by the

California Residential Code shall be installed in accordance with Section R315 of that code.

(Ord. No. 3070)

CHAPTER 15: SUBDIVISIONS

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

15-1. Purpose and application of chapter; definitions

15-2. Advisory agency

15-3. Conformity to general plan; streets; report

15-4. Fees