Every residential building shall be constructed
and maintained to prevent fire hazards and in a manner conducive to
firesafety.
Floors, walls, ceilings and other elements and
components of every residential building that require fire-resistance
ratings shall be maintained so that said ratings are preserved.
Interior finish materials for acoustical correction,
surface insulation and decorative treatment on the surfaces of walls
and ceilings and interior trim shall be of materials that will not,
in burning, give off excessive amounts of smoke or objectionable gases.
A dwelling unit or rooming unit shall not be
located within a structure containing an establishment handling, dispensing
or storing flammable liquids with a flash point of 110° F. or
lower, except as provided for in the Building Code.