As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL
The Building Code Official as appointed by the Township of Penn pursuant to Ordinance No. 790, adopted May 17, 2004, as defined by Chapter
63, Building Construction, Article
III, of the Code of the Township of Penn.
[Added 7-16-2007 by Ord. No. 837]
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Includes:
A.
Any building, shed, fence or other man-made structure which is dangerous
to the public health because of its condition and which may cause or aid in
the spread of disease or injury to the health of the occupants of it or neighboring
structures.
B.
Any building, shed, fence or other man-made structure which, because
of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair or any other cause, is
especially liable to fire and constitutes or creates a fire hazard.
C.
Any building, shed, fence or other man-made structure which, by reason
of faulty construction or any other cause, is liable to cause injury or damage
by collapsing or by a collapse or fall of any part of such structure.
D.
Any building, shed, fence or other man-made structure which, because
of its condition or because of a lack of doors or windows is available to
and frequented by malefactors or disorderly persons who are not lawful occupants
of such structure.
Any dangerous building in the Township of Penn is hereby declared to
be a nuisance.
It shall be unlawful to maintain or permit the existence of any dangerous
building in the Township of Penn, and it shall be unlawful for the owner,
occupant or person in custody of any dangerous building to permit the same
to remain in a dangerous condition or to occupy such building or permit it
to be occupied while it is or remains in a dangerous condition.