Arlington Heights — Ch. 26 Art. I Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code § 26-102
Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Property Maintenance Code
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The 2018 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code adopted by this Article is modified for use in the Village by the following amendments, which amendments are given articles and section numbers identical to the International Property Maintenance Code. To the extent any provision of the IPMC conflicts with any provision of the Arlington Heights Municipal Code, the Municipal Code provision will apply. 101.1 Title. Insert 'The Village of Arlington Heights' for [NAME OF JURISDICTION]. 107.4 Unauthorized tampering . After the word 'tags' add 'stop work orders, placards,' 302.4 Weeds. Insert '12 inches from the ground on vacant land and 8 inches from the ground on occupied premises' for . 304.14 Insect screens. Delete 'During the period from [DATE] to [DATE], ' and capitalize the word 'every'. 602.3 Heat supply. Delete the existing language and replace with the following: "Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit, dormitory or guest room on terms, either express or implied, shall supply sufficient heat to provide a minimum temperature of 68°F from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and a minimum temperature of 65°F at all other times."; and delete Exception number 2 in its entirety and do not replace. 602.4 Occupiable work spaces . Delete 'during the period from [DATE] to [DATE]
Arlington Heights Municipal Code § 26-102 modifies the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) for local use through a series of targeted amendments and deletions. Notable changes include year-round insect screen requirements, specific weed-height thresholds (12 inches on vacant land, 8 inches on occupied premises), and a mandatory minimum heating standard requiring at least 68°F from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 65°F at all other times. Where the locally amended IPMC conflicts with any other provision of the Arlington Heights Municipal Code, the Municipal Code takes precedence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 26-102, property owners and operators who rent or lease dwelling units, dormitory rooms, or guest rooms in Arlington Heights are generally expected to maintain heat at or above 68°F during daytime hours (6:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.) and at or above 65°F overnight, year-round. Compliant operators also keep vegetation trimmed below the thresholds set in the amended § 302.4 and ensure insect screens are in place as required by the amended § 304.14, which now applies without a seasonal date range. Operators should also be aware that stop work orders and placards, added under the amended § 107.4, are subject to the same unauthorized-tampering protections as other official notices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-102 establishes enforceable heating minimums that apply to renters in Arlington Heights — landlords must provide at least 68°F during daytime hours and 65°F overnight, without seasonal limitation. Tenants who believe these or other IPMC-based standards are not being met may consider documenting conditions, contacting the Village of Arlington Heights for a property maintenance inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. The amended § 107.4 also means that official notices such as stop work orders and placards posted on a property are legally protected from tampering, which can be relevant when violations have been formally cited.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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