VII.2. First Reading Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Article VI of the Hopkins City Code; Kearney April 20th, 2021 Council Report No. 2021-029
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 ARTICLE VI
OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move to approve
Ordinance 2021-1164 for first reading.
Overview
Ordinance No. 2021-1164 amending various portions of Chapter 8 Article VI - Property
Maintenance. In addition to editorial changes there are a number of more substantive
changes that include adopting the 2018 edition of the International Property Maintenance
Code (IPMC).
Primary Issues to consider
• Benefits of the updated International Property Maintenance Code.
o The major change to this section is the adoption of a more recent edition of the
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The 2018 International
Property Maintenance Code replaces the 2006 version. These codes are very
similar except there have been some language changes and sections added and re-
numbered since the last edition was adopted.
o The IPMC is a companion code to the building and mechanical code adopted by
the State of Minnesota and the City and is designed to work in conjunction with
these codes. Many cities in the metro have adopted the International Property
Maintenance Code and are enforcing this code for their rental and local property
maintenance code.
o Other changes have been made so the City Property Maintenance Code is not
more restrictive than the MN State Building Code and MN State Fire Code. Once
the new code is adopted, staff will be able to incorporate the new code into the
new rental and property maintenance inspection software.
Supporting Documents
• Ordinance 2021-1164
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Christopher P. Kearney
Building Official
Financial Impact: $__None_____ Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): _______________________________________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE 2021-1164
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 ARTICLE VI OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Hopkins does hereby ordain:
Section 1. The Hopkins City Code, Chapter 8, Article VI, section 8-280 is hereby amended by adding the
underlined language and deleting the stricken language as follows:
Sec. 8-280. International code adopted; local amendments; conflicts.
(a) The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2006 2018 edition, published by the
International Code Council, Inc., is adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this section,
subject to the following local amendments:
Section 101.1. Insert the name "City of Hopkins."
Section 102.3. In the first sentence, delete the terms: “International Building Code,
International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code,
International Fire Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, and
International Existing Building Code. “ and replace with “Minnesota State Building Code, as
defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020.” and in the second sentence delete the term:
“International Zoning Code” and insert “Hopkins Zoning Code, as defined by Hopkins
Ordinance No. 515.01”
Section 102.7. Revise the paragraph as follows: "The codes and standards referenced in this
Code shall be those that are listed in the state building code and considered part of the
requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur
between provisions of this Code and the state building code, the Minnesota building code shall
apply.
Section 102.7.1, 102.7.2 Delete in their entirety
Section 103. Delete sections 103.1, 103.2, 103.3, and 103.5 in their entirety.
Section 106.2. Delete the term "Section 107'' and insert "Section 355 or Section 405.05” “Section
2-152 or Section 8-281 (c) of the Hopkins City Code."
Section 106.3. Delete the term "Section 107'' and insert "Section 355 or Section 405.05”
“Section 2-152 or Section 8-281 (c) of the Hopkins City Code."
Section 106.4. Delete in its entirety.
Section 107. Delete in its entirety.
Section 108.3. Delete the references to "Section 107.3" and "Section 107.2" and insert "Section 355
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or Section 405.05 Section 2-152 or Section 8-281(c) of the Hopkins City Code."
Section 109. Delete in its entirely.
Section 110.1. In the first sentence delete the term "shall" and replace with the term "may."
Section 110.2. Delete the term "Section 107" and insert the term "Section 355 or Section
405.05 “Section 2-152 or Section 8-281(c) of the Hopkins City Code."
Section 201.3. Delete the terms International Building Code, International Existing Building
Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code,
International Residential Code, International Zoning Code” and insert "Minnesota State Building
Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020, Minnesota state fire code, as defined in Minn.
Admin. Rules Ch. 7511, and the Hopkins Zoning Code, as defined by Hopkins Ordinance No.
515.01."
Section 202. Amend as follows "Code Official. The official who is charged with the
administration and enforcement of this code, or any duly authorized representative. For the
purposes of this code, the code official shall be the Building Official of the city."
Section 302.4. Delete in its entirely.
Section 302.8. Delete in its entirety.
Section 302.9. Delete in its entirety.
Section 303.3 Delete in its entirety.
Section 304.1.1 Amend by replacing the term "International Building Code" with “Minnesota
State Building Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020." Amend by replacing the term
“International Existing Building Code” with “Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings,
as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020."
Section 304.3. Delete in its entirety.
Section 304.6. Amend by deleting the entire provision and inserting the following lan- guage:
"Exterior Walls. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials;
and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent
deterioration. Without limiting the generality of this section, a protective surface of a building
shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
a. The protective surface is paint which is blistered or peeling to an extent of more than
25 percent of the area of any plane or wall or other area including window trim, cornice
members, porch railings and other such areas;
b. More than 25 percent of the finish coat of a stucco wall is worn through or chipped
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away."
Section 304.14. Amend by inserting the following dates "May 1" and October 1."
Section 304.18.1. Delete in its entirety.
Section 304.18.3. Delete in its entirety.
Section 306.1. Insert "existing" at the start of the second sentence before the word handrails.
Add the following after the exceptions: "Any new guardrail or handrail added shall be installed
to meet the requirements in the current state building code.
Section 306.1.1 In the first sentence delete the phrase “International Building Code or the
International Existing Building Code” and replace with “Minnesota State Building Code, as
defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020.”
Section 307.1. Insert "existing" at the start of the second sentence before the word handrails.
Add the following after the exceptions: "Any new guardrail or handrail added shall be installed
to meet the requirements in the current state building code.
Section 307. 308. Delete in its entirety.
Section 401.3. Delete the term "International Building Code" and insert the term "Minnesota
State Building Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020."
Section 403.3. Edit second exception as follows: "For the purposes of this section, devices such
as coffee pots, microwave ovens, hot air popcorn poppers, slow cookers, toasters and similar
appliances shall not be considered as cooking appliances. Hot plates, electric fry pans, and similar
appliances are not permitted.
Section 404.2. Replace the dimension "three feet" with "30 inches."
Section 502.4. Delete in its entirety.
Section 502.4.1. Delete in its entirety
Section 503.3. Delete in its entirety.
Section 505.1. Delete the term "International Plumbing Code" and insert the term "Minnesota
State Plumbing Code, as set forth in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 4715."
Section 602.2. Amend the first sentence by deleting the number "20" and inserting the number
and "19" and deleting everything after the phrase "toilet rooms based on" and insert "a winter outdoor
design temperature of minus 12 degrees Fahrenheit." Delete the exception.
Section 602.3. Amend the first sentence by inserting the following dates in the brackets:
October 1, May 15. and by deleting the number "20" and inserting the numbers "68" and "19." Delete
both Exceptions.
Section 602.3. Amend the exception by deleting the words "the winter outdoor design
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temperature for the locality" and inserting "minus 12 degrees Fahrenheit" and by deleting the last
sentence. Delete Exception Number 2.
Section 602.4. Amend the first sentence by inserting the following dates in the brackets:
October 1 May 15 and delete 65 and 19 18 and replace with 68c and 20c.
Section 604.2. Amend by deleting the term "ICC Electrical Code" NFPA 70 in the first sentence
and insert "Minnesota State Electrical Code, as set forth in Minn. Admin. Rules 1315.0200."
Section 604.3.1.1. Amend by deleting the term "International Building Code" in the first
sentence and insert "Minnesota State Electrical Code, as set forth in Minn. Admin. Rules
1315.0200."
Section 604.3.2.1. Amend by deleting the term "International Building Code" in the first
sentence and insert "Minnesota State Electrical Code, as set forth in Minn. Admin. Rules
1315.0200."
Section 606.1. Amend by deleting the term "ASME A17.1" in the first and third sentences and
insert "Minnesota State Building Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020." Delete
everything in the last sentence starting with "Appendix N."
Section 702.1 and 702.2. Amend by deleting the term "International Fire Code" and inserting
the term "Minnesota state fire code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511."
Section 702.3. Amend by deleting the term "International building code" and inserting the term
"state building code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020."
Section 703.2. Amend by deleting the phrases "Section 111.1.1 of the International Fire Code”
and “Section 111.2 of the International Fire Code" and replacing both with the term "Minnesota
State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511."
Section 703.7. Delete in its entirety.
Section 704.1. Amend by deleting the term "International Fire Code" and inserting the term
"Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511." and "state building
code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules 1300.0020."
Section 704.1.2. Amend by deleting the phrase "International Fire Code or the International
Building Code" and inserting the phrase "Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin.
Rules chapter 7511 or the Minnesota State Building Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules
1300.0020."
Section 704.1.3. Amend by deleting the term "the following International Fire Code
requirements" and replacing with the term "requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code, as
defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511.” Delete numbers 1 through 16 in their entirety.
Section 704.2. Amend by deleting the term "International Fire Code" and inserting the term
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"Minnesota state fire code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511." and deleting numbers
2, in each room used for sleeping purposes.”
Section 704.3. Amend the exception by deleting everything starting with the word "unless.”
"Amend by deleting “Section 901 of the International Fire Code" and inserting the term
"Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511."
Section 704.3.1. Amend by deleting "Section 901.7.4 of the International Fire Code" and
inserting the term "Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511."
Section 704.4. Amend exception number two by deleting everything starting with the word
"unless."
Section 704.4.2(1). Amend by deleting "International Fire Code" and inserting the term
"Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511."
Section 704.4.3. Amend by deleting "International Fire Code" and inserting the term
"Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511."
Section 704.5.1. Amend the exception by deleting "Section 912.5 of the International Fire
Code" and inserting the term "Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules
chapter 7511."
Section 704.6.1.3. Delete in its entirety.
Section 704.6.1.4. Delete in its entirety.
Section 704.6.4(1). Amend by deleting "Section 907 of the International Fire Code" and
inserting the term "Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511."
Section 704.6.4(2). Amend by deleting “Section 907.2 of the International Fire Code” and
inserting “Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511.”
Section 704.6.4(3). Amend by deleting “Section 907.6.6 of the International Fire Code” and
inserting “Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules chapter 7511.”
Section 705.1. Amend by deleting the phrase “Section 1103.9 of the International Fire Code"
and replacing with the phrase "Section 915 of the Minnesota State Fire Code, as defined in Minn.
Admin. Rules chapter 7511." Amend by deleting the phrase “International Residential Code” and
replacing with the phrase "Minnesota State Building Code, as defined in Minn. Admin. Rules
1300.0020." Amend by deleting the phrase “Section R315 of.”
(b) In the event of conflict between the provisions of the IPMC and any other applicable code or
ordinance enforced by or in the city, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
(c) Nothing in the IPMC adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any
court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any causes of action acquired or existing, under
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any other code or ordinance enforced by or in the city, nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any
character be lost, impaired or affected.
Section 2. The effective date of this ordinance shall be the date of publication.
First Reading: April 20, 2021
Second Reading: May 4, 2021
Date of Publication: May 13, 2021
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: May 13, 2021
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
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Date
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk