Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.440
Section 603.2 Exception Deleted; Removal of Combustion Products
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The Exception contained in Section 603.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby deleted. (Ord. 19349 §44; March 1, 2009).
Lincoln, Nebraska's municipal code at Chapter 21.05 § 21.05.440 removes a specific exception that appeared in Section 603.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) regarding the removal of combustion products. By deleting this exception, Lincoln applies the base IPMC requirement for combustion product removal without any carve-out, meaning all covered properties must meet the full standard for venting and removing combustion byproducts such as exhaust gases. The effect is a stricter, more uniform local standard than the model code alone would have required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.440, property owners and managers in Lincoln cannot rely on the exception that Section 603.2 of the IPMC would otherwise have permitted for combustion product removal. Compliant operators generally ensure that all heating and fuel-burning appliances are properly vented and that combustion byproducts are fully exhausted from occupied spaces in accordance with the unmodified IPMC Section 603.2 standard. Routine inspections of venting systems and appliances are a common practice among operators seeking to maintain compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 21.05.440 of the Lincoln Municipal Code means that tenants in Lincoln are entitled to the full protections of IPMC Section 603.2 on combustion product removal, without any exception that might otherwise reduce a landlord's obligations. If a rental unit has inadequate venting or combustion exhaust issues, this provision may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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