(a) Every dwelling unit shall be supplied by the occupant with adequate refuse storage facilities or refuse disposal facilities, except in the case of multiple dwellings and rooming houses the owner or operator shall be responsible for supplying such facilities. Refuse storage facilities shall be made of metal or equivalent material, shall be watertight and provided with tight covers which shall be kept securely closed at all times. The type and locations of refuse storage facilities shall be subject to approval by the Director of Administration or his designee.
(b) Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall dispose of all refuse in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the refuse disposal facilities or containers as described in this section.
(c) Every occupant of a dwelling shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling and premises thereof which he occupies and controls.
(d) Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall exercise reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof.
(e) Every facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be constructed as required by the Building Code, installed so that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be installed and maintained in satisfactory working condition by the owner.
(f) Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall exterminate any insects, rodents or other pests therein or on the premises; and every occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. When infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in ratproof or reasonably insectproof condition, extermination and prevention of further infestation shall be the responsibility of the owner. When infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination and prevention of further infestation shall be the responsibility of the owner. Termite extermination shall be the sole responsibility of the owner.
(Ord. 80-7447. Passed 6-18-80.)