At their most recent meeting, the Keota City Council approved an ordinance adopting the 2015 version of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) for the city’s rental properties. Keota City Clerk Niki Osweiler explains, “It is our code that we use for our rental inspections here in town, and it’s just the updated version. We currently have the 2009 one in effect, and we’re adopting the 2015 one. It just has updated codes for electrical, plumbing, and structure.” The ordinance passed by unanimous vote, and went into effect Thursday. The city inspects the rental units every two years, unless there are complaints regarding the property. The inspections are performed by Keota resident Jim Dickinson on behalf of the city.