[R.O. 2003 § 505.210; Ord. No. 27.450 Art. X §§ 1 — 2, 11-15-1976]
A. 
As Contained In Section 8 Regulations. The dwelling unit shall be structurally sound so as not to pose any threat to the health and safety of the occupants and to protect them from the environment.
B. 
Exterior Structural Condition.
1. 
Every foundation shall adequately support the building at all points, be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair, and exclude rodents.
2. 
The roof structure shall be firm and weathertight.
3. 
The exterior wall structure and wall surface shall not have any serious defects such as: buckling, serious leaning, sagging, cracks or holes, loose siding, or other serious damage. Painting will be required where paint is peeling or sluffing and wood is exposed.
C. 
Interior Structural And Condition.
1. 
The dwelling unit must be free of severe bulging; leaning; large holes; loose surface materials; noticeable movement under walking stress; severe buckling; missing parts; or other serious damage in ceiling, walls or floors.
2. 
Floors should be capable of supporting normal loads.
3. 
Inside and outside stairways, halls, porches, and walkways shall present no danger of tripping or falling. (No loose boards, broken concrete, broken railings, etc.)
4. 
Elevators shall be maintained in safe and operating condition.