April 26, 2006

8 Mile Boulevard Education & Enforcement Program

Project Meeting

Detroit

Eastpointe

Farmington

Farmington Hills

Ferndale

Harper Woods

Hazel Park

Livonia

Oak Park

Redford Township

Royal Oak Township

Southfield

Warren

BOCA 1996 – with amendments

BOCA 1996

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BOCA 1996

BOCA 1990 3rd Addition

IPMC 2000

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BOCA 1996

IPMC 2003/BOCA 1990 ?

IPMC 2000

IPMC 2000

BOCA 1984

Michigan Building Code 2003

“Peeling Paint”

BOCA 1984Section ES – 302.0 Exterior StructureES – 303.3.2 Exterior Walls

Every Exterior wall shall be free from holes, breaks, loose or rotted boards or timbers, and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to occupied spaces of the building. All exterior surface materials, including woods and composition or metal siding, shall be maintained weatherproof and shall be adequately protected against deterioration through the periodic application of paint or other approved protective coatings.

* See Handout

“Peeling Paint”

BOCA 1990Section PM – 302.0 Exterior StructureES – 303.5 Exterior Walls

All exterior walls shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface-coated where required to prevent deterioration

Amended by Ferndale: All exterior walls shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface-coated where required to prevent deterioration. 

All wood and metal surfaces, including but not limited to, window frames, doors, door frames, cornices, porches and trim shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, flaking, oxidized and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted.

All wood and metal surfaces, including but not limited to, window frames, doors, door frames, cornices, porches and trim shall be maintained in good condition. Peeling, flaking, and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted.

“Peeling Paint”

BOCA 1996Section PM – 304.0 Exterior StructureES – 304.2 Exterior Painting

All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks, and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust and corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt form this requirement.

“Peeling Paint”

IPMC 2000Section 303 Exterior Structure303.2 Proactive Treatment

All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks, and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust and corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt form this requirement.

“Peeling Paint”

IPMC 2003Section 304 Exterior Structure304.2 Proactive Treatment

“Vacant Structures”

All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure, and sanitary condition as provided herein so as to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety.

BOCA 1984

BOCA 1990

BOCA 1996

IPMC 2000

IPMC 2003

All the same language

Is it possible for each jurisdiction to adopt the same property maintenance code?

What will the Corridor Keeper Enforce?

Code Language Worksheet

Accessory Structures

Chimney & Towers

Decorative Features

Door Screens

Doors

Exterior Walls

Glazing

Gutters

Insect & Rat Harborage

Junk & Litter

Overhang Extensions

Peeling Paint

Roofs

Sidewalk Maintenance

Stagnate Water

Stairs & Porches

Street Numbers

Trash Pick Up

Unlicensed Motor Vehicles

Vacant Structures

Weeds/Grass

Window

Identification: Badge, Picture, Title, 8MBA Logo

Automobile: With identification

Digital Camera

Code Enforcement Booklet (compilation of every code)

Cell Phone

Lap-Top Computer

Education/Information Pamphlets

Corridor Keeper Position

Equipment

Daily Activities

Corridor will have a varied daily patrol route

Options: Tuesday through Saturday

Monday through Friday – two Saturday’s a month

Corridor Keeper will respond to direct inquiries from the code enforcement hotline 1-800-708-MILE

Code Enforcement Procedures

Corridor Keeper will visit site and document code violation

Documentation form will include:

Picture of the violation

Date

Address (including jurisdiction)

Indication of previous violations (date)

Specific code violation

If personal contact was made

If educational materials were provided

Documentation form will be emailed, faxed or delivered to municipal code enforcement officer

All records will be up-dated at the end of each day in a data base program

*See Handout

Personal Contact Procedures

Corridor Keeper will attempt to make direct contact with home or business owner

Introduction

Explain the Corridor Keeper Program

Identify code violation

Explain process

Provide education materials and community assistance as necessary

Municipality’s Role

Municipal code enforcement officer will follow up on the Corridor Keeper documentation in the same manner in which they would

respond to any received notice of violation

Each municipality will be sure to notify the Corridor Keeper which code enforcement officer handles code enforcement along 8 Mile

Each municipal code enforcement officer will keep track of documentation provided by Corridor Keeper

Each municipal code enforcement officer will inform the Corridor keeper of community assistance programs/community

organizations that are available

Corridor Keeper Education Materials

Materials will include: Workshops

Website (8MBA)

Pamphlets/Newsletter/Inserts

Materials will include information on:

Summary of the Keeper Program

Code enforcement hotline

Code enforcement contacts: Corridor Keeper and Each municipality

Property Maintenance (General)

Seasonal or Problematic Issues (i.e. weeds and grass or abandoned automobiles)

Corridor Keeper Assistance

Corridor Keeper will: Recruit and help organize organizations to provide property maintenance assistance

Help coordinate property owners with current property maintenance assistance programs established through local municipalities

Provide any needed support, as appropriate, to municipal code enforcement officers

Other Responsibilities

Corridor Keeper will: Submit quarterly progress report to 8MBA and sub-planning committee

Attend 8 hours of Continuing Education, sponsored by the Michigan Association of Code Enforcement Officers (MACEO)

Identify and inform municipal code enforcement officers of potential training opportunities

Strategies for Promotion

Breakfast Meeting with Community Stakeholders

A Formal Written Piece

Advertising on Cable Access

Press Releases and Notices

Radio Spots

Present Information and Mayoral Meetings

Press Conference

Next Steps