[R.O. 2012 §510.070; CC 1987 §46.200]
A. 
Applicability. It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy as owner-occupant or to let or hold out to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating which is not safe, clean and fit for human occupancy, and which does not comply with the particular requirements of the following Subsections of this Section.
B. 
Foundation, Exterior Walls And Roofs. The foundation, exterior walls and roof shall be substantially water-tight, weather-tight and protected against rodents and insects and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. The foundation elements shall adequately support the building at all points. Every exterior wall shall be maintained in a sound condition of repair and shall be free of any other condition which admits rain or dampness to the interior portions of the building. All exterior surface material must be treated, painted in a workmanlike manner, or otherwise maintained in a sound condition. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness in the walls. All cornices, rustications, quoins, moldings, bolt courses, lintels, sills, oriel windows, pediments, gutters and similar projections shall be kept in good repair and free from defects which make them hazardous and dangerous.
C. 
Floors, Interior Walls And Ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be adequately protected against the passage and harborage of vermin and rodents and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Every floor shall be free of loose, warped, protruding or rotting floor boards. Every interior wall and ceiling shall be free of large cracks and holes and shall be free of loose plaster or other structural or surface materials. Every toilet room and bathroom floor surface shall be substantially imperious to water and be capable of being maintained easily in a clean and sanitary condition.
D. 
Windows, Doors And Hatchways. Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. Every window shall be fully supplied with window panes which are without cracks or holes. Every window sash shall be in good condition and fit reasonably tight within its frame. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware. Every exterior door, when closed, shall fit reasonably well within its frame. Every window, door and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction as completely to exclude rain and substantially to exclude wind from entering the dwelling.
E. 
Screens. Every window which may be opened shall be supplied with a screen of not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch and every screen door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. Every basement hatchway and window shall be so constructed, screened or maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water into the building.
F. 
Exterior Appurtenances. Exterior appurtenances, including, but not limited to, screens, awnings, trellises, television antennas, storm windows and storm doors shall be installed in a safe and secure manner and shall be maintained in sound condition.
G. 
Stairways And Porches. Every stairway, inside or outside of the dwelling, and every porch shall be kept in safe condition and sound repair. Every flight of stairs and every porch floor shall be free of deterioration. Every stairwell and every flight of stairs which is more than four (4) risers high shall have a rail not less than two and one-half (2½) feet high, measured vertically from the nose of the tread to the top of the rail; and every porch which is more than four (4) risers high shall have a rail not less than two and one-half (2½) feet above the floor of the porch. Every rail and balustrade shall be firmly fastened and maintained in good condition. No flight of stairs shall have settled more than one (1) inch out of its intended position or have pulled away from supporting or adjacent structures. No flight of stairs shall have rotting, loose or deteriorating supports. The treads and risers of every flight of stairs shall be uniform in width and height. Every stair tread shall be strong enough to bear a concentrated load of at least four hundred (400) pounds. Every porch shall have a sound floor. No porch shall have rotting, loose or deteriorating supports.
H. 
Basements, Garden Levels And Cellars. Every basement, garden level and cellar shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Water shall not be permitted to accumulate or stand on the floor. All sewer connections shall be properly trapped. All cellar and slab drains shall be covered with grating. Junk, rubbish and waste shall not be permitted to accumulate to such an extent as to create fire hazard or to endanger health or safety.
I. 
Facilities, Equipment And Chimneys. Every supplied facility, fixture, system, piece of equipment or utility, and every chimney and chimney flue shall be maintained in a safe, sound and sanitary working condition consistent with the requirements of this Chapter.
J. 
Driveways, Sidewalks And Patios. Driveways, sidewalks and patios shall be maintained in good repair and free of safety hazards.
K. 
Grading And Drainage Of Lots. Every yard, court, vent passageway, driveway and other portion of the lot on which the dwelling stands shall be graded and drained so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water on any such surface. Grading shall not be changed in any way to affect neighboring properties adversely.
L. 
Yards. Yards shall be provided with adequate lawn ground cover of vegetation, hedges or bushes. All trees, bushes or vegetation shall be properly trimmed to avoid obstruction of the view and movements of vehicles and pedestrians and to avoid objectionable intrusion upon neighboring properties. Dead trees and shrubs shall be promptly removed.
M. 
Infestation. Each dwelling and all exterior appurtenances on the premises shall be adequately protected against insects, rats, mice, termites and other vermin infestation. Building defects which permit the entrance of insects, rats, mice, termites and other vermin shall be corrected by the owner. Tenants shall be responsible for the elimination of rodents and vermin from that part of the premises under their exclusive control except when more than one (1) unit is infested at the same time, and in this instance the owner shall be responsible for the elimination of the infestation.
N. 
Space Requirements. Every dwelling unit shall contain a minimum gross floor area of not less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet for the first (1st) occupant and one hundred (100) square feet for each additional occupant. The floor area shall be calculated on the basis of the total area of all habitable rooms.
O. 
Ceiling Height. Habitable rooms shall have a clear ceiling height over the minimum area required of at least seven (7) feet. Attics or top half stories calculated as habitable rooms shall have a clear ceiling height of at least seven (7) feet over at least one-third (⅓) of the floor area. Only those portions of the floor area of such rooms having a clear ceiling height of five (5) feet or more may be included.
P. 
Basement Rooms. Basement rooms and below-ground-level areas that do not comply with Section 510.080 (basement and garden-level rooms) shall not be considered in computing the minimum habitable floor area required.
Q. 
Bathrooms Required. Every dwelling unit shall contain a bathroom which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a flush water closet, a tub or shower and lavatory basin. Every dwelling unit with more than seven (7) occupants shall contain additional sanitary facilities at the rate of one (1) water closet and one (1) lavatory for each additional four (4) occupants or fraction thereof. All lavatory basins, tubs and showers shall be properly connected to hot and cold water lines. All fixtures shall be in good repair and in working condition, properly connected to the public water system and to the public sewer system.
[R.O. 2012 §510.080; CC 1987 §46.210]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or permit any room in any basement or garden level to be used to satisfy the habitable room requirements of Section 510.070 (space requirements at change of occupancy) unless such room meets all the applicable requirements of this Chapter, particularly with regard to ceiling height, ventilation, window area and meets the following additional requirements:
1. 
The lowest point of the ceiling shall be at least three (3) feet six (6) inches above the surface of the ground immediately adjoining the room.
2. 
The required minimum window area is entirely above ground level.
3. 
No floor area three (3) feet below grade shall be used in determining habitable living space.
4. 
Two (2) means of exit are provided, at least one (1) of which leads directly to the outside of the building.
5. 
The floors and walls shall be constructed in a manner to prevent the entry of moisture and insulated to prevent the condensation of moisture within the room.
[R.O. 2012 §510.090; CC 1987 §46.220]
A. 
Artificial Lighting. All habitable rooms, passageways and stairways shall be provided with electrical fixtures so that they can be adequately lighted at night. A minimum of five (5) foot-candles of daylight or artificial illumination shall be required at all times in all public halls.
B. 
Natural Lighting. All habitable rooms except as otherwise provided in this Chapter shall be provided with a means of transmitting natural light from outside, complying with the following requirements:
1. 
Window area. Every habitable room shall have at least one (1) window or skylight to approved size facing directly to the outdoors except in kitchens where artificial light may be provided in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. The minimum total window area, measured between stops, for every habitable room shall be at least five percent (5%) of the floor area of such room and not less than five (5) square feet. Whenever walls or other portions of a structure face a window of any room and such obstructions are located less than five (5) feet from the window and extend to a level equal to or above that of the ceiling of the room, such a window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors and shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area for the room.
a. 
Windows leading to porches. Whenever the natural light area opening from a habitable room is to an enclosed porch, such area shall not be counted as a required light area unless the enclosed porch has a natural light area of at least thirty percent (30%) of the floor area of the room in question.
[R.O. 2012 §510.100; CC 1987 §46.230]
A. 
Generally. It shall be unlawful to occupy or permit another to occupy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein, which is not adequately and safely provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this Section.
B. 
Minimum Requirements.
1. 
The following shall be considered as absolute minimum electrical requirements:
a. 
Every dwelling unit in a single-family or multiple dwelling shall be served by a main service not smaller than sixty (60) ampere, three (3) wire.
b. 
Every habitable room shall contain not less than two (2) wall or approved floor convenience outlets.
c. 
Every laundry area shall contain at least one (1) grounded type convenience outlet.
d. 
Every bathroom, laundry room, furnace room and public hall shall contain not less than one (1) ceiling or wall lighting fixture.
e. 
Every outlet and fixture shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a safe manner.
2. 
Conditions such as size of the dwelling unit and usage of appliances and equipment within the unit shall be used as the basis for requiring additional electrical works.
C. 
Hazards Defined. Wherever it is found, in the judgment of the enforcement officer, that the electrical system in the building constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the building by reason of the inadequate service, improper fusing, improper or inadequate grounding of the system, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the defects shall be corrected to eliminate the hazard. The enforcement officer shall base his/her findings of hazard on accepted engineering practice standards as listed in the latest edition of the International Building Code as adopted by the Village.
D. 
Prohibitions. In addition to the hazards established by the enforcement officer, the following installations are prohibited and their presence shall be deemed a hazard:
1. 
Flush or semi-flush mounted floor convenience outlets unless provided with an approved waterproof cover.
2. 
Extension cords for other than short-term, temporary use.
3. 
Conductor-supported pendant switches or conductor-supported pendant light fixtures.
4. 
Loose or hanging wires.
5. 
Frayed or bare wires.
6. 
Inadequately grounded, grounded type convenience outlets.
[R.O. 2012 §510.110; CC 1987 §46.240]
A. 
Scope. No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit which does not comply with the following requirements regarding water facilities:
1. 
Kitchen sink. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink apart from the lavatory basin required, which is in good repair and in good working condition, properly connected to hot and cold water lines and to an approved water and sewer system.
2. 
Water heating facilities. Every dwelling unit shall have supplied water heating facilities which are properly installed and are maintained in safe and good working condition, capable of heating water to a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120°F).
3. 
Plumbing fixtures. Every dwelling unit and structure covered by this Chapter shall have water lines, plumbing fixtures, vents and drains which are properly installed, connected and maintained in working order and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of performing the function for which they are designed. All repairs and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code or Plumbing Code of the Village and/or County.
[R.O. 2012 §510.120; CC 1987 §46.250]
A. 
Applicability. Every dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments within its walls to a temperature of at least seventy degrees Fahrenheit (70°F) when the outside temperature is minus ten degrees Fahrenheit (-10°F) and a temperature of at least sixty degrees Fahrenheit (60°F) when the outside temperature is less than minus ten degrees Fahrenheit (-10°F).
B. 
Prohibited Equipment. Gas appliances designed primarily for cooking or water-heating purposes shall not be considered as heating facilities within the meaning of this Section. Portable heating equipment employing flame and the use of liquid fuels or coal does not meet the requirements of this Chapter and are prohibited.
C. 
Good Working Condition. The owner shall see that the heating facilities shall be properly installed, safely maintained and in good working condition.
[R.O. 2012 §510.130; CC 1987 §46.260]
A. 
Generally. Every habitable room shall have natural ventilation or a mechanical ventilation system adequate for the purpose for which the room is used.
B. 
Toilet Rooms, Bathrooms And Kitchens. Every toilet room, bathroom and kitchen shall have adequate ventilation which may be either an openable window with an openable area of five percent (5%) of the floor area, mechanical ventilation, or gravity vent flue constructed with incombustible material leading to the roof of the building, or a combination of any of these. The gravity vent shall be computed at an aggregate clear area of not less than five percent (5%) of the floor area of the room with a minimum area of at least one hundred twenty (120) square inches. Gravity vents shall be provided with a weather cap, directional vane or rotary-type ventilation on the roof.
C. 
Adequacy. A ventilating system maintained in a safe and good working condition which provides a complete change of air for the bathroom or water closet compartment every fifteen (15) minutes shall meet the requirements of this Chapter.