In general. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good order, shall be structurally sound, and be in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the building or structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition.
(A) Exit requirements. Minimum number of exits shall conform to the requirements of the State Building Code as applicable.
(B) Plumbing systems and facilities.
(1) In general, all fixtures and piping shall be properly installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects. All plumbing shall be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition.
(2) Plumbing fixtures shall have adequate clearance for usage and cleaning.
(3) Where it is found that a plumbing system in a building or structure creates an unsafe condition that is hazardous to the occupants, or by reason of inadequate service, inadequate venting, cross-connection, backsiphonage, improper installation deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the Code Enforcement Official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the unsafe condition.
(C) Heating facilities.
(1) Building shall be weather-proof.
(2) Heating systems shall be maintained in good order and repair and shall be of sufficient capacity so as to heat all occupied areas in accordance with the State Building Code.
(3) All safety controls and all clearances to combustible materials for electrical equipment which produces heat shall be maintained in effective operation.
(4) Other heating facilities, where provided, shall meet the requirements of the State Building Code.
(5) All electric, gas and heating oil heating equipment installed on the property shall be listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. or American Gas Association and installed in accordance with the provisions of the State Building Code.
(6) All mechanical appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of performing the intended function.
(7) All fuel burning equipment or appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent. Fuel burning equipment and appliances labeled for unvented use are an exception to this requirement.
(8) All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.
(9) All safety controls for fuel burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.
(D) Electrical facilities.
(1) No receptacles, ceiling fixtures or other fixtures shall be hanging loose unless designed and rated for that purpose.
(2) All switches and receptacles shall be safe.
(3) There shall be no unsafe wiring.
(4) There shall be no drop or extension cords in excess of six feet in length used in place of permanent wiring.
(5) No circuits shall be overloaded.
(6) Fuses shall be sized correctly and not bridged out.
(7) All wiring shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
(E) Structural standards.
(1) Foundation.
(a) Beneath the building or structure there shall be firm ground, which is reasonably dry, properly drained and no water shall be running under the building or structure.
(b) There shall be sound footings and adequate bearing.
(c) There shall be sound piers and no loose mortar or masonry.
(d) There shall be no piers in which the plumbline from the top center falls outside the middle one-third of the pier base.
(e) There shall be no isolated masonry piers exceeding in height ten times the least dimension of the pier.
(f) There shall be no wood stiff-knee piers.
(2) Floors.
(a) Flooring shall be weather-tight without holes or excessive cracks which permit air to penetrate rooms.
(b) Flooring or floor covering shall be reasonably smooth and not decayed, fire damaged or worn through.
(c) There shall be no loose flooring.
(d) Floors shall be reasonably level.
(e) All structural members shall be maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of safely supporting the dead and live loads.
(3) Interior load bearing walls.
(a) There shall be no unsafe wall conditions such that the plumbline from the top center studs falls outside the base plate at any point along the wall.
(b) Maximum spacing for studding, providing the studs show signs of being weak or overloaded, shall comply with the requirements of the State Building Code.
(c) Studs or other structural members, including posts and columns, shall be structurally sound and not likely to cause structural weaknesses in the future.
(d) There shall be no broken or cracked structural members.
(4) Interior porches, landings and vestibules.
(a) The floor and ceiling shall be equal to the requirements set forth in this chapter.
(b) Every stairway, deck, porch and balcony and all appurtenances attached thereto, including, without limitation, handrails and guardrails, shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition and in good repair.
(c) Any interior porch, landing or vestibule shall be properly anchored and capable of supporting live and dead loads.