[Ord. 61-7, 8/10/1961, § 401]
The responsibility for compliance with the applicable requirements
of this Part 2D shall be upon the person who occupies as owner-occupant
or lets to another for occupancy any dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming
unit.
[Ord. 61-7, 8/10/1961, § 402]
Every exterior foundation, wall or roof shall be weathertight
or watertight. Every floor and ceiling shall be sound and tight. All
members of the structure shall be kept in good repair and in safe
condition.
[Ord. 61-7, 8/10/1961, § 403]
Every window, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be
weathertight, watertight, rodent-proof, and shall be kept in sound
working condition and good repair.
[Ord. 61-7, 8/10/1961, § 404; as amended by Ord.
74-35, 5/29/1974, § 2]
1.
Every inside and outside stair, every porch, and every appurtenance
thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of
supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon;
and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair by the person
responsible under this Part 2D.
2.
Where the Code Enforcement Officer deems it necessary for safety,
every flight of stairs, which is more than two risers high, shall
have handrails which shall be located as required by the Building
Code; and every porch which is more than two risers high shall have
handrails so located and of such design as required by the Building
Code. Every handrail and balustrade shall be firmly fastened and shall
be maintained in good condition.
[Ord. 61-7, 8/10/1961, § 405]
Every dwelling unit and rooming unit shall have safe and unobstructed
means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level, as
required by the laws of the Commonwealth and ordinances of the Township.
[Ord. 61-7, 8/10/1961, § 406; as added by Ord.
74-35, 5/29/1974, § 2]
Every chimney shall be maintained as to be safe to use and capable
of venting the required exhausts from all heating appliances; and
shall be kept in sound condition and good repair by the person responsible
under this code.
[Ord. 61-7, 8/10/1961, § 407; as added by Ord.
74-35, 5/29/1974, § 2]
All exterior surfaces, both wood and metal, of a dwelling shall
be kept in sound condition and good repair by the person responsible
under this Part 2.
