Chicago Heights — Ch. 22 Housing, Dangerous Buildings and Structures § 22-16
Adoption; amendments
Operative Text
There is hereby adopted by the city for the control of existing buildings, structures and premises that certain code known as the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, 1996, and any amendments thereto, as if it were fully set out in this article, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes of the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code as set forth in this article, and each and all of the regulations and provisions thereof, except as amended in this chapter 22 , including the following: Sec. PM-101.1 (page 1, second line). Insert: City of Chicago Heights. Sec. PM-106.2. Delete the entire section. Sec. PM-304.15 (page 11, first and second lines). Insert: April 1st, October 31st. Sec. PM-602.2.1 (page 17, fifth line). Insert: October 1st, April 30th. Sec. PM-602.3 (page 17, third line). Insert: October 1st, April 30th. Not less than five (5) copies are now and shall be in the future of file and available for review in the office of the city clerk or the building department.
Chicago Heights Chapter 22, § 22-16 formally adopts the 1996 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code as the city's governing standard for the upkeep of existing buildings, structures, and premises, with several local modifications. Key customizations include deleting one enforcement section (PM-106.2), setting window and door screen requirements to run from April 1 through October 31 (PM-304.15), and establishing the heating season as October 1 through April 30 (PM-602.2.1 and PM-602.3). At least five copies of the adopted code must be kept on file and available for public review at the city clerk's office or the building department.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chicago Heights Ch. 22, § 22-16, compliant property operators generally maintain their buildings in accordance with the 1996 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code as locally amended. In practice, this means ensuring window and door screens are in place from April 1 through October 31, and that adequate heat is provided throughout the October 1–April 30 heating season. Operators who want to review the full adopted code, including all local insertions and deletions, can consult the copies on file at the city clerk's office or the building department.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago Heights Ch. 22, § 22-16 establishes the property maintenance standards that rental housing in the city must meet, including specific seasonal requirements for screens (April 1–October 31) and heat (October 1–April 30). Tenants who believe a property is not being maintained in accordance with these standards may file a complaint with the city's building department, which administers the adopted code. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how the local amendments to the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code may apply to conditions in their housing.
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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