International Property Maintenance Code
To secure the beneficial interest and purposes of public safety, health and general welfare, this code outlines property maintenance standards for existing buildings to ensure that they are safe, sanitary and fit for occupancy. In addition, this code authorizes the condemnation and demolition of unsafe structures
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Minimum Housing Standards
The International Property Maintenance Code establishes minimum standards for occupancy. These standards are most often used when determining if a structure is fit for human occupancy.