Walk your property twice a year using an IPMC checklist.
Even though the ICC updates codes every three years, many local municipalities are slow to adopt the latest text. Older codes have established case law.
Confirm which year your city actually enforces.
The 2006 edition focuses on several "common sense" safety areas that are often overlooked: 1. Exterior Property Areas Premises must be free from weeds and debris. Grading: Land must drain water away from buildings.
