2018 International Property Maintenance Code

Introducing the 2018 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) from the International Code Council!

This code ensures that you are up to the standards for private property—whether it’s your own or someone else’s.

With this code you will absolutely know you are within the requirements provided for maintaining and using:

• built elements
• sites
• swimming pools
• mechanical
• electrical
• plumbing
• fire protection
• and more for existing structures

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Part 1 — Scope and Application
Applicability

Part 2 — Administration and Enforcement

Department of Property Maintenance Inspection
Duties and Powers of the Code Official
Approval
Violations
Notices and Orders
Unsafe Structures and Equipment
Emergency Measures
Demolition
Means of Appeal
Stop Work Order

Chapter 2 – Definitions
General
General Definitions

Chapter 3 – General Requirements
General
Exterior Property Areas
Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Exterior Structure
Interior Structure
Component Serviceability
Handrails and Guardrails
Rubbish and Garbage
Pest Elimination

Chapter 4 – Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations
General
Light
Ventilation
Occupancy Limitations

Chapter 5 – Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements
General
Required Facilities
Toilet Rooms
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
Water System
Sanitary Drainage System
Storm Drainage

Chapter 6 – Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
General
Heating Facilities
Mechanical Equipment
Electrical Facilities
Electrical Equipment
Elevators, Escalators and Dumbwaiters
Duct Systems

Chapter 7 – Fire Safety Requirements
General
Means of Egress
Fire-resistance Ratings
Fire Protection Systems

Chapter 8 – Referenced Standards
Appendix a Boarding Standard
General
Materials
Installation

Referenced Standard
Index

The 2018 IPMC is adopted in 38 states and the District of Columbia.

Maintain properties with confidence. Be sure to get your copy of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code today!

This 2018 edition is fully compatible with all of the International Codes (I-Codes) published by the International Code Council (ICC), including the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Green Construction Code, International Mechanical Code, ICC Performance Code, International Plumbing Code, International Private Sewage Disposal Code, International Residential Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and International Zoning Code.