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Chapter 10 Building and Housing
Chapter 10
Building and Housing
Article I
State Uniform Construction Code
§ 10-1
STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE EN-FORCING AGENCY.
§ 10-1.1
Construction Code Department.
§ 10-1.2
(Reserved)
§ 10-2
FEES.
§ 10-2.1
Subcode Fees.
§ 10-2.1A
Local Fees.
§ 10-2.1B
Cancelation of Construction Permits; Refunds.
§ 10-2.2
Annual Report of Receipts and Expenditures; Recommendations for Fee Schedule.
§ 10-2.3
Surcharge Fee; Annual Report to Bureau of Housing Inspection.
§ 10-3
ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE LIMITS.
§ 10-3.1
Fire Limits.
§ 10-3.2
Outside Fire Limits.
§ 10-4
BONDS.
§ 10-4.1
Sign Bonds.
§ 10-4.2
Wrecking Bonds.
§ 10-4.3
Moving Bonds.
§ 10-5
through § 10-9. (RESERVED)
Article II
Housing Code
§ 10-10
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
§ 10-10.1
Title.
§ 10-10.2
Findings.
§ 10-10.3
Purpose.
§ 10-10.4
Applicability to All Dwellings.
§ 10-10.5
Compliance Required.
§ 10-10.6
Existing Remedies.
§ 10-10.7
Definitions.
§ 10-10.8
Responsibility for Compliance.
§ 10-11
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS.
§ 10-11.1
Free from Hazards.
§ 10-11.2
Free from Rubbish and Garbage.
§ 10-11.3
Storm Water Drainage.
§ 10-11.4
Weeds.
§ 10-11.5
Insect and Rodent Harborage.
§ 10-11.6
Domestic Animals and Pets.
§ 10-11.7
Accessory Structures.
§ 10-11.8
Depreciation of Surrounding Property.
§ 10-11.9
Removal by Owner or City.
§ 10-11.10
Establishment of Lien.
§ 10-12
STRUCTURE EXTERIOR.
§ 10-12.1
Foundation Walls.
§ 10-12.2
Stairs, Porches and Railings.
§ 10-12.3
Weatherproof and Watertight.
§ 10-12.4
Protective Coating for Wood Surfaces.
§ 10-12.5
Windows.
§ 10-12.6
Exterior Covering.
§ 10-12.7
Screening.
§ 10-12.8
Overhanging Objects.
§ 10-12.9
Requirements for Emergency Escape.
§ 10-12.10
Responsibility for Exitways.
§ 10-12.11
Obstruction to Exitways.
§ 10-12.12
Maintenance of Exterior Exitways.
§ 10-13
STRUCTURE INTERIOR.
§ 10-13.1
Free from Dampness.
§ 10-13.2
Structural Members.
§ 10-13.3
Chimneys, Flues and Vents.
§ 10-13.4
Stairs and Railings.
§ 10-13.5
Floors, Walls, Ceilings and Doors.
§ 10-13.6
Kitchen and Bathroom Floors.
§ 10-13.7
Free from Rubbish and Garbage.
§ 10-13.8
Insect and Rodent Harborage.
§ 10-14
BASIC FACILITIES.
§ 10-14.1
Potable Water Supply.
§ 10-14.2
Hot Water.
§ 10-14.3
Plumbing Fixtures Required.
§ 10-14.4
Required Plumbing Fixtures in Rooming Houses.
§ 10-14.5
Heating Facilities.
§ 10-14.6
Electrical Service.
§ 10-14.7
Cooking Facilities.
§ 10-15
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.
§ 10-15.1
Maintenance of Plumbing Fixtures.
§ 10-15.2
Maintenance of Plumbing Systems.
§ 10-15.3
Installation of Heating Equipment.
§ 10-15.4
Maintenance and Operation of Heating Equipment.
§ 10-15.5
Storage of Fuels.
§ 10-15.6
Maintenance of Electrical Wiring and Devices.
§ 10-16
OCCUPANCY.
§ 10-16.1
Required Space in Dwelling Units.
§ 10-16.2
Required Space in Sleeping Rooms.
§ 10-16.3
Sleeping Space in Cellars Prohibited.
§ 10-16.4
Required Space in Rooming Units.
§ 10-17
LIGHT AND VENTILATION.
§ 10-17.1
Natural Light in Habitable Rooms and Bathrooms.
§ 10-17.2
Artificial Light in Habitable Rooms and Bathrooms.
§ 10-17.3
Light in Nonhabitable Space.
§ 10-17.4
Light in Public Halls and Stairways.
§ 10-18
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS.
§ 10-18.1
Maintenance of Private Space.
§ 10-18.2
Maintenance of Plumbing Equipment.
§ 10-18.3
Waste Disposal.
§ 10-18.4
Extermination.
§ 10-18.5
Maintenance of Public Space.
§ 10-18.6
Notice of Lessee.
§ 10-18.7
Supplied Heat.
§ 10-18.8
Discontinuance of Utilities.
§ 10-18.9
Occupancy of Vacant Units.
§ 10-19
(RESERVED)
§ 10-20
ENFORCEMENT.
§ 10-20.1
Housing Surveys.
§ 10-20.2
Inspection of Dwellings.
§ 10-20.3
Access to Dwellings.
§ 10-20.4
Identification of Inspectors.
§ 10-20.5
Code Enforcement Agency.
§ 10-20.6
Preliminary Investigation.
§ 10-20.7
Complaints; Notice of Hearing.
§ 10-20.8
Answer to Complaint.
§ 10-20.9
Rules of Evidence.
§ 10-20.10
Finding That Building is Unfit.
§ 10-20.11
Order to Repair.
§ 10-20.12
Failure to Comply with Orders.
§ 10-20.13
Fine.
§ 10-20.14
Removal or Demolition of Unfit Buildings.
§ 10-20.15
Emergency Demolition; Lien for Costs.
§ 10-20.16
Repairs to City; Lien for Costs.
§ 10-20.17
Owner May Contest Action.
§ 10-20.18
Service of Complaints.
§ 10-20.19
Remedies of Aggrieved Persons.
§ 10-20.20
Remedies to be Exclusive.
§ 10-20.21
Additional Powers of Field Representative for Housing Inspection.
§ 10-20.22
Certificate of Occupancy for Housing Inspections; Fee.
§ 10-20.23
Records and Searches.
§ 10-21
RULEMAKING; ADMINISTRATIVE RELATION-SHIPS; PENALTIES.
§ 10-21.1
Rules and Regulations.
§ 10-21.2
Administrative Liability.
§ 10-21.3
Penalties.
§ 10-21.4
Duties of Legal Officer.
§ 10-22
through § 10-29. (RESERVED)
Article III
Abandoned and Vacant Property
§ 10-30
VACANT AND FORECLOSING PROPERTY, REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE.
§ 10-30.1
Purpose.
§ 10-30.2
Definitions.
§ 10-30.3
Registration of Vacant Properties; Designation of Responsible Individual.
§ 10-30.4
Registration of Foreclosing Properties; Designation of Responsible Individual.
§ 10-30.5
Registration Fees.
§ 10-30.6
Maintenance Requirements.
§ 10-30.7
Inspections.
§ 10-30.8
Enforcement.
§ 10-30.9
Violations and Penalties.
§ 10-30.10
City's Authority to Abate and Impose Lien.
§ 10-30.11
Governmental Entities Exempt.
§ 10-31
ABANDONED PROPERTY LIST.
§ 10-31.1
Title of Regulations.
§ 10-31.2
Purpose.
§ 10-31.3
Abandoned Property List Effectuation.
§ 10-31.4
Abandoned Property List Coverage Area.
§ 10-31.5
Designation of Public Officer.
§ 10-31.6
Designation of Rehabilitation Entity.
§ 10-31.7
Reporting.
§ 10-31.8
Maintenance Requirements.
§ 10-31.9
Security Requirements.
§ 10-32
INVENTORY OF ABANDONED PROPERTY; MAINTENANCE OF LIST.
§ 10-32.1
Definitions Relating to Abandoned Property.
§ 10-32.2
Inventory of Abandoned Property; List to Be Maintained; Publication in Official Newspaper; Notice to Owner of Record; Challenge by Owner.
§ 10-32.3
Sale of Tax Lien on Abandoned Property; Remediation Costs.
§ 10-32.4
Removal of Property from List of Abandoned Properties; Remediation.
§ 10-32.5
Acquisition of Tax Sale Certificate for Abandoned Property; Action to Foreclose Right of Redemption.
§ 10-32.6
Entry of Final Judgment Barring Right of Redemption; Grounds for Reopening Judgment.
§ 10-33
ABANDONED PROPERTIES REHABILITATION.
§ 10-33.1
Legislative Findings and Declarations.
§ 10-33.2
Additional Definitions.
§ 10-33.3
Abandoned Property; Criteria.
§ 10-33.4
Nuisance Property; Criteria.
§ 10-33.5
Property Deemed Not Abandoned; Criteria; Certification of Abandonment Provided Upon Request.
§ 10-33.6
Transfer of Possession and Control of Abandoned Property.
§ 10-33.7
Filing of Complaint; Required Information.
§ 10-33.8
Filing of Complaint; Notice Requirements; Entry to Secure, Stabilize, Repair or Inspect the Property.
§ 10-33.9
Property Owner, Defense Against Complaint; Requirements.
§ 10-33.10
Owner Unsuccessful in Defending Against Complaint; Mortgage or Lien Holders to Be Designated in Possession of Property.
§ 10-33.11
City of Linden to Be Designated in Possession of Property; Submission of Plan to Court.
§ 10-33.12
The City of Linden, Exercise of Rights to Further Rehabilitation and Reuse of Property; Designation of Qualified Rehabilitation Entity.
§ 10-33.13
The City of Linden Deemed Possessor of Property; Borrowing of Funds; Reporting and Filing Requirements.
§ 10-33.14
Petition for Reinstatement of Control and Possession by Owner.
§ 10-33.15
Contents of Petition; Filing and Payment Requirements.
§ 10-33.16
Obligations of Owner Prior to Grant of Petition.
§ 10-33.17
Failure of Owner to Petition for Reinstatement of Control and Possession of Property; Granting of Title to the City of Linden; Authority to Sell.
§ 10-33.18
Procedure of City of Linden Seeking to Gain Title to Property; Authorization to Sell; Proceeds.
§ 10-33.19
Distribution of Proceeds.
§ 10-33.20
Public Officer; Authority to Place Lien on Property; Remedies.
§ 10-33.21
Court's Denial of Rights and Remedies to Lienholders and Mortgage Holders.
§ 10-33.22
Recourse of City of Linden Against Individuals or Corporations.
§ 10-33.23
Properties Eligible for Tax Sales; City of Linden Requirements of Municipalities; Notice.
§ 10-33.24
Eminent Domain Proceedings; Establishment of Fair Market Value.
§ 10-33.25
Removal of Property from Abandoned Property List.
§ 10-33.26
Request for Property to Be Placed on Abandoned Property List.
§ 10-34
through § 10-39. (RESERVED)
Article IV
Crane Regulations
§ 10-40
REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE CRANES; PERMIT.
§ 10-40.1
Definitions.
§ 10-40.2
General Requirements.
§ 10-40.3
Registration of Cranes; Crane Inspection.
§ 10-40.4
Fee Schedule.
§ 10-40.5
Notification of Accident or Safety Issue-Required.
§ 10-40.6
Safety Equipment-Required.
§ 10-40.7
Administration; Enforcement.
§ 10-40.8
Unsafe Cranes.
§ 10-40.9
Violations; Penalties.