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§ 14-3-4-5 HAZARDOUS WIRING.
   HAZARDOUS WIRING shall include all wiring except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in good condition and is being used in a safe manner.
   All dwellings and dwelling units shall be provided with electrical service. Electrical facilities connected to or in any building or structure are to be maintained hazard-free and in a state of good repair. The electrical system shall be free from such hazards as bare wiring; overloaded circuits or services; equipment not properly grounded; over-fused circuits; misuse of wiring, including the use of extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring; non-approved wiring; and wiring exposed to moisture or extreme heat. Broken, loose, frayed, inoperable, defective or missing portions of the electrical service, lines, switches, outlets, fixtures and fixture coverings shall be repaired or replaced.
('74 Code, § 7-24-10A.5) (Ord. 34-1986; Am. Ord. 2018-025)
§ 14-3-4-6 HAZARDOUS PLUMBING.
   HAZARDOUS PLUMBING shall include any plumbing that does not conform to all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in good condition and which is free of cross- connections and siphonage between fixtures.
   (A)   All dwellings and dwelling units shall be provided with water service. Water facilities connected to or in any building or structure are to be maintained hazard-free and in a state of good repair. The water system shall be free from such hazards with the connections free from leaks, blockages, or other defects. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to an approved system of water supply and provided with hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation.
   (B)   All plumbing shall be connected to an approved sewer or septic system and maintained and be in accordance with all applicable laws and codes at the time of installation.
('74 Code, § 7-24-10A.6) (Ord. 34-1986; Am. Ord. 2018-025)
§ 14-3-4-7 HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.
   HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT shall include any mechanical equipment that does not conform to all applicable laws and codes in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in a good and safe condition.
   All dwellings and dwelling units that use gas shall be provided with gas service. Gas facilities connected to or in any building or structure are to be maintained hazard-free and in a state of good repair. All heating facilities shall be free from health hazards associated with ventilation, mounting, and gas connections and other defects. Unvented fuel-burning heaters must be of a listed and approved type and are prohibited as the sole source of heating. Ovens, stoves or ranges, or other cooking appliances shall not be used for the purpose of heating any portion of a dwelling. Listed, approved portable space heaters may only be used as the sole source of heating on a temporary basis when the permanent heating system is being repaired or replaced.
('74 Code, § 7-24-10A.7) (Ord. 34-1986; Am. Ord. 2018-025)
§ 14-3-4-8 INADEQUATE WEATHER PROTECTION.
   INADEQUATE WEATHER PROTECTION shall include but not be limited to the following:
   (A)   Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundations or floors, including broken windows, doors and basement hatchways.
   (B)   Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering.
   (C)   Broken, rotted, split or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings.
('74 Code, § 7-24-10A.8) (Ord. 34-1986; Am. Ord. 2018-025)
§ 14-3-4-9 INADEQUATE MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION.
   INADEQUATE MATERIALS OF CON STRUCTIONS shall include all materials of construction except those which are specifically allowed or approved by this code and the Building Code, and which have been adequately maintained in good and safe condition.
('74 Code, § 7-24-10A.10) (Ord. 34-1986; Am. Ord. 2018-025)
§ 14-3-4-10 INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE.
   INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE shall include any building or portion thereof which is determined to be an unsafe building in accordance with § 106 of the UAC - Unsafe Buildings, Structures, or Building Service Equipment.
('74 Code, § 7-24-10A.11) (Ord. 34-1986; Am. Ord. 2018-025)
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