HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 19-005Ordinance 19-005
An Ordinance Amending Article VI of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Brookings and Pertaining to Rental Dwelling Units in the City of Brookings
Be It Ordained by the governing body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota that Article
VI pertaining to Rental Dwelling Units be amended as follows:
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
That Section 22-373 shall be amended to include the following provision:
The agent shall be present during the inspection of the leased dwelling unit.
DIVISION 2. LICENSE
That Section 22-405 shall be amended to include the following provision:
A re -inspection fee shall be charged for each leased or rented dwelling and
dwelling unit for each inspection completed after the initial inspection for a
new dwelling unit rental license or the renewal of a previous dwelling unit
rental license. The fee for re -inspections shall be determined by resolution
of the city council.
DIVISION 3. STANDARDS
That Section 22-432 shall be amended to include the following provision:
The occupant of a dwelling unit shall not disable any required smoke detectors.
That Section 22-433(2)(c) shall be amended to include the following provision:
Escape or rescue windows shall be free of any cracks or defects.
That Division 3 shall be amended to include the following additional sections:
Sec. 22-436. — Carbon monoxide alarms.
All registered rental units shall be provided with carbon monoxide alarms
which, at a minimum, shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units with fuel -
fired appliances and/or attached garages. The occupant of a dwelling unit
shall not disable any required carbon monoxide alarms.
Sec. 22-437. Lighting and electrical system. Every dwelling unit shall have
electric service, outlets and fixtures that are grounded and installed
properly, maintained in good and safe working condition, and connected to
a source of electric power. Rental dwelling units shall meet the following
minimum requirements:
(1) As of January 1, 2022, each kitchen and each room containing a
toilet, sink, bathtub, or shower stall shall have at least one grounded
duplex electric receptacle protected by a ground -fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI).
(2) Light fixtures shall be equipped with UL listing approved covers.
(3) Receptacle outlets and light switches shall contain proper coverings.
(4) Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent
wiring.
(5) Each electrical panel shall have a clear path for access and shall not
contain any broken or missing breakers.
(6) Emergency lighting shall be provided in apartment buildings with
stairs or common hallways in accordance with the City of Brookings
Building Code, as adopted, and amendments thereto.
(7) Exit signs shall be installed and maintained in apartment buildings
with stairs or common hallways in accordance with the City of
Brookings Building Code, as adopted, and amendments thereto.
Sec. 22-438. Storage of Combustible Materials. Storage of combustible
materials shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or
shielding in such a manner as to maintain the required clearances to
combustible construction specified in the listing of heat -producing
equipment. Unlisted heat -producing equipment shall be installed in such
manner as to maintain clearances to combustible construction of twenty-four
(24") inches of separation on the front and six (6") inches of separation on
the sides or back of the equipment.
Sec. 22-439. Locks/Security. Each dwelling unit shall be equipped with
properly installed and maintained locking devices on entry doors.
Sec. 22-440. Handrails/Spindles. Handrails and spindles shall be installed
in accordance with the City of Brookings Building Code, as adopted, and
amendments thereto.
Sec. 22-441. Numbering of Units. Each dwelling unit shall be numbered in
accordance with the City of Brookings Building Code, as adopted, and
amendments thereto.
Sec. 22-442. Ventilation. As of January 1, 2022, all bathrooms containing a
shower or tub shall have natural ventilation provided by an easily openable
exterior window or be installed with a mechanical ventilation system capable
of exchanging air.
Any and all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
First Reading:
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
Published:
April 23, 2019
May 14, 2019
June 11, 2019
June 14, 2019
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Tabled
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Keith W. Corbett, Mayor