(a)
Type of construction; general standards.
Buildings or
structures may be of any type of construction permitted by the building
code. Roofs, floors, walls, foundations and all other structural components
of buildings shall be capable of resisting any and all forces and
loads to which they may be subjected. All structural elements shall
be proportioned and joined in accordance with the stress limitations
and design criteria as specified in the appropriate sections of the
building code. Buildings of every permitted type of construction shall
comply with the applicable requirements of the building code.
(b)
Protection of materials.
All wood shall be protected
against termite damage and decay as provided in the building code.
(1999 Code, sec. 26-291)
(a)
Heating.
Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be
provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature
of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, at a point three feet above the floor, in
all habitable rooms. Such facilities shall be installed and maintained
in a safe condition and in accordance with the building code and all
other applicable laws. No unvented fuel-burning heaters shall be permitted
unless of a type approved by the building code.
(b)
Electrical equipment.
All electrical equipment, wiring
and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner
in accordance with all applicable laws. All electrical equipment shall
be of type approved by the building code.
(c)
Ventilation.
Ventilation for rooms and areas and for
fuel-burning appliances shall be provided as required in the building
code and in this article.
(1999 Code, sec. 26-292)
All buildings or portions of buildings shall be provided with
the degree of fire-resistive construction as required by the building
code for the appropriate occupancy, type of construction, and location
on the property, and shall be provided with the appropriate fire-extinguishing
systems or equipment required by the building code.
(1999 Code, sec. 26-293)
(a)
Utility service required.
Each premises and structure
used or intended for use as a human dwelling unit or residence within
the city limits shall be lawfully, continually, and properly connected
to active public utility service as a condition for lawful occupancy
thereof. For purposes of this section:
(b)
Violations; penalty.
It is an offense to occupy, attempt to occupy, or allow the occupancy of any premises or structure as a human dwelling or residence without active utility service as described in subsection (a) above. An offense under this section is a health and safety violation punishable by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code per occurrence.
(c)
Exceptions.
It is an exception and defense to the offense described in subsection (b) that:
(1)
City water or sewer service is not then feasibly available at the
site.
(2)
The dwelling unit or residence is vacant and utility service is temporarily
suspended during a period of vacancy.
(3)
The utility service was physically disrupted by force majeure and
repairs to restore service are actively underway.
(4)
The dwelling unit is a recreational vehicle with current vehicle
registration and functioning self-contained on-board potable water,
gray water, and black water systems, which is parked and used in an
allowed RV park, or which is used as a temporary construction office
or quarters on a construction site for no longer than 180 days for
a project that has received a city building permit and city inspections
during construction.
(d)
Civil actions.
The city attorney is authorized to file
all necessary civil actions, including but not limited to restraining
orders and injunctions, to enforce this section.
(Ordinance 11-2017-01 adopted 11/21/2017; Ordinance adopting 2018 Code)
