For the purposes of this chapter, the terms "dwelling," "dwelling
unit," "habitable room" and "rooming unit" shall have the definitions
contained in applicable state statutes.
Every habitable space shall have natural or artificial illumination
as specified in the BOCA National Building Code, latest edition.
[Amended 1-22-2008 by Ord. No. 007]
Every dwelling unit shall be usable and capable of being maintained
without unauthorized use of other private properties and as in accordance
with the International Code Council's International Building
Code, latest edition.
Every dwelling shall be maintained in a condition fit for human
habitation.
Every dwelling unit intended for year-round occupancy shall
include its own sanitary facilities which are in proper operating
condition. Such facilities shall include a flush toilet or an approved
equal as specified by the State Plumbing Code in a separate private
room, a fixed basin with running water and a shower or tub with running
water. These facilities and any sink drains shall utilize an approved
public or private disposal system.
Residential dwellings intended for year-round occupancy shall
contain safe heating facilities which are in proper operating condition
and are properly installed.
Sufficient electrical sources shall be provided to permit use
of essential electrical appliances while assuring safety from fire.
Every dwelling unit shall be free from dangerous levels of air
pollution from carbon monoxide, sewer gas, fuel gas, dust and other
harmful air pollutants. Air circulation shall be adequate throughout
the unit. Bathroom areas shall have at least one openable window or
other adequate exhaust ventilation.
There shall be provided within each dwelling unit a living room,
kitchen area and bathroom; and a dwelling unit shall contain at least
one sleeping or living/sleeping room of appropriate size.
Every dwelling unit shall be in compliance with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations, 24 CFR Part
35, issued pursuant to the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act,
42 U.S.C. § 4801 et seq.
Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards
and the accumulation of debris and trash.
Owners shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter.
It shall be the duty of the occupant of each premises or portion
thereof over which he has control to maintain the same.
This chapter shall be administered by the Department of City
Services, Bureau of Code Enforcement.
Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine in accordance with Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty, of the City Code.