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UUUNLAL UKUINANUL NUMBED 204 '1
COUNCIL BILL NUMBER 4997
SCE CONCERNING RENTAL
ANDARDS AMENDING SECTION
XGENE CODE, 1971.
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)OPTED: April 27, 2009
PASSED: 810
REJECTED:
OPPOSED:
ABSENT:
'FECTIVE: Ma 29, 2009
ORDINANCE NO. 20431
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING RENTAL HOUSING STANDARDS;
AMENDING SECTION 8.425 OF THE EUGENE CODE, 1971.
THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . Section 8.428 of the Eugene Code, 1 971, is amended to provide as
follows:
8.425 Rental Housing — Standards.
(1) Structural Integrity Roofs, floors, walls, foundations and all other
structural components shall be capable of resisting loads
prescribed by the building code in effect at the time of construction.
(2) Plumbing
(a) Plumbing systems shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
condition and shall be free of defects, leaks and
obstructions. The presence of significant visible mold may
be a symptom of faulty plumbing, however, the presence of
mold, by itself, is not a violation for purposes of sections
8.400 through 8.440 of this code.
(b) Repairs must be permanent rather than temporary and shall
be through generally accepted plumbing methods. If
significant visible mold results from faulty plumbing, repairs
must include removing the mold, which may include mold on
or in interior walls, sheetrock, insulation, floors, carpets or
carpet backing.
(3) Heatin .
(a) A permanently installed heat source able to provide a roam
temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit three feet above the
floor, measured in the approximate center of the room, in all
habitable roams. Portable space heaters shall not be used to
achieve compliance with this section.
(b) All heating devices or appliances shall conform to applicable
law at the time of installation.
(c) Ventilation for fuel- burning heating appliances shall be as
required by the Mechanical code at the time of installation.
(4) Weatherproofing.
(a) Roof, exterior walls, windows and doors shall be maintained
to prevent water intrusion into the building envelope which
may cause damage to the structure or its contents or may
adversely affect the health of an occupant. The presence of
significant visible mold may be a symptom of faulty
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weatherproofing, however, the presence of mold, by itself, is
not a violation for purposes of sections 8.400 through 8.440
of this code.
(b) Repairs must be permanent rather than temporary and shall
be through generally accepted construction methods. If
significant visible mold results from faulty weatherproofing,
repairs must include removing the mold, which may include
mold on or in interior walls, sheetrock, insulation, floors,
carpets or carpet backing.
(5) Security. Doors and windows leading into a dwelling unit must be
equipped with locks and shall be maintained in a condition so as to
restrict access into the dwelling unit.
( Smoke detectors Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with an
approved and properly functioning smoke alarm or smoke detector
installed and maintained in accordance with the state building code,
ORS 479.270, 479.275, and 479.285, and applicable rules of the
State Fire Marshal.
(7) Interpretations
(a) The city manager is empowered to render interpretations of
sections 8.400 through 8.440 of this code.
(b) Such interpretations shall be consistent with the purpose of
this code.
Section 2 . The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the concurrence of the
City Attorney, is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained
herein or in other provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the provisions added,
amended or repealed herein.
Section 3 . Section 5 of Ordinance No. 20329 was amended by Ordinance No.
20408 by extending the automatic sunset and repeal of Ordinance No. 20329 and the
Rental Housing Code (Eugene code Sections 8.400 — 8.440, 8.995) to December 31,
2011. This Ordinance and Eugene Code Section 8.425 shall also automatically sunset
and be repealed on December 31, 2011. The City Recorder is requested to note the
sunset date on appropriate City logs and to append a copy of this Ordinance to
Ordinance Nos. 20329 and 20408.
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Passed by the City Council this
27th day of April, 2009
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A Ling City Recorder
Approved by the Mayor this
28th day of April, 2009
Mayor
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