Bethany Considers Adopting the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance No. 2095)
Bethany's July 21, 2026 city council packet presented Ordinance No. 2095, proposing adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code to replace the 2012 edition. The code primarily describes responsibility for maintaining existing properties. The ordinance had not been confirmed as passed or effective as of this draft.
Key dates
- Consideration: July 21, 2026
What is being proposed
The City of Bethany's July 21, 2026 city council meeting packet included Ordinance No. 2095, which proposes adopting the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) to replace the 2012 edition currently in use.
The IPMC is a model code published by the International Code Council (ICC). It establishes baseline standards for the maintenance of existing residential and commercial properties — covering exterior property maintenance, sanitation, structural and mechanical maintenance, light, ventilation, and the safety of existing buildings.
What this would mean for property owners and landlords
If adopted and made effective, the updated IPMC would primarily describe the responsibility of property owners, landlords, and occupants to keep existing properties maintained and free from conditions that threaten health or safety. Common areas addressed by the IPMC include:
- Keeping exteriors, yards, and common areas clean and sanitary
- Maintaining structural elements, handrails, guards, and exits
- Keeping mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in safe working order
- Addressing nuisance conditions, refuse, and overgrowth
What this does not change
Ordinance No. 2095 as presented in the council packet does not create new handyman licensing requirements and does not change what services Redhawk Handyman performs. Redhawk Handyman Services is an independent handyman and assembly service and does not provide licensed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, engineering, or structural work.
Status — not yet confirmed
As of this draft, the ordinance had been presented in the July 21, 2026 council packet for consideration. This article does not claim the ordinance was passed, approved, or made effective. A meeting agenda or council packet alone does not prove passage. Final confirmation should come from signed legislation, approved meeting minutes, or the codified Bethany municipal code.
Always confirm the current status with the official City of Bethany source linked below.
Who may be affected
Homeowners, landlords, property managers, and renters in Bethany should review the official source for how this development applies to their property.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information about an official local development and is not legal advice. “Considered” or “scheduled for consideration” does not mean an action was approved, and “approved” does not necessarily mean it is effective immediately. Always confirm the current status with the linked official government source. Redhawk Handyman Services is an independent handyman and assembly service — not a government agency, legal authority, or provider of licensed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, engineering, or structural services.