The interior of all rental housing properties, and the interior of all accessory structures on the premises shall be kept free from all nuisances and any hazards to the safety of occupants and other persons utilizing the premises, and free from unsanitary conditions. It shall be the duty of the owner, operator or agent to keep the premises free from hazards and to ensure the following:
(a) That all interior walls and ceilings are free of holes, large cracks, and loose material;
(b) That foundation walls are structurally sound and in good repair, including but not limited to:
(1) Maintenance in such a condition as to prevent seepage or leakage of water into the space enclosed within such foundations; and
(2) Maintenance in such a condition as to protect any and all openings into the foundations of any dwelling structure against the entrance of rodents.
(c) That interior walls, floors and ceilings are structurally sound;
(d) That at least one functional smoke detector is installed on each floor level of each dwelling unit;
(e) That at least one functional carbon monoxide (CO) detector be installed in each dwelling unit;
(f) That handrails be installed in all stairways;
(g) That floor coverings, either carpet, tile, linoleum or hardwood, be installed in all areas; and
(h) That all exterior doors and windows are:
(1) Operational;
(2) Equipped with working locks; and
(3) Well-sealed.
(Ord. 122-01. Passed 12-19-01.)