(A) A certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "ICC International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition" as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City; providing the minimum standards for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures within the corporate limits of the City of Danville; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said ICC International Property Maintenance Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in the following divisions.
(B) The ICC International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition, is amended and revised by the following divisions:
(1) Section 101.1. In the second line insert the following:
"The City of Danville, Illinois"
(2) Section 102.3. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"102.3 Application of other codes: The specific work related to any repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of applicable codes as may be adopted or enacted by the City."
(3) Insert a new section to read as follows:
"102.6.1 Historic Structures: When dealing with a building or structure designated as a historic building or structure, the code official may deviate from the strict application of this code. Alternatives that will maintain the historic integrity of the building or structure may be permitted, as long as the building or structure substantially complies with the spirit and intent of the code and a Certificate of Appropriateness is granted pursuant to Chapter 160 of the City of Danville Code of Ordinances."
(4) Section 102.7. Insert the following language after the words "Chapter 8" in line 3: "or the equivalent code adopted by the City."
(5) Sections 103.1 through 103.5. Delete the existing text in its entirety.
(6) Insert a new section to read as follows:
"104.7 Relief from personal responsibility: The Code Official, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this Code, while acting for the jurisdiction, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is hereby released and held harmless from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this Code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The Code Official or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this Code; and any officer of the Department acting in good faith without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith."
(7) Section 106.1. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"106.1 Unlawful Acts.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or entity to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, remove, demolish, maintain, fail to maintain, provide, fail to provide, occupy, let to another or occupy or permit another person to occupy any structure or equipment regulated by this Code, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code, or to fail to obey a lawful order of the Code Official, or to remove or deface a placard or notice posted under the provisions of this Code.
(B) For purposes of this Code, the following violations shall be considered Level I violations. As such, these violations shall be given top priority by the Code Official and shall be pursued for immediate remedy so abatement or remedial action can occur as quickly as possible given the nature of the violation.
(1) Structural Defects. Roofs with structural defects that represent a serious and imminent threat to the occupants. Significant water leaks. Porches and stairways in violation of this Code. Accessory buildings qualified for condemnation. Wall, floor or foundation systems where deterioration represents a physical threat to occupants.
(2) Electrical Systems. Wiring without insulation, or with exposed termini. An electrical system that provides inadequate power supply, or outlets, thereby creating the necessity for the extensive use of extension cords in order to facilitate a normal and safe living environment, or frequent fuse overloads. Sixty amp services shall be acceptable in existing residential structures if said system functions without any apparent danger to the occupants.
(3) Plumbing Systems. Leaks in water or sewer lines. Inoperable plumbing fixtures. Improper water heater vents and relief valves which represent a serious and imminent threat to the current occupants.
(4) Heating Systems. Inoperative heating equipment. Defective equipment that represents a serious and imminent threat to the current occupants. Gas leaks. Blocked or plugged chimney if part of the required heating system.
(5) Environment. Overcrowding. Bug or vermin infestation. Junk, garbage, or debris improperly kept of the subject parcel in violation of this Code or Chapter 93. Dead trees. During the months of April through October, grass and/or weeds which are in violation of Section 302.4 of this Code.
(6) Other Considerations. Priority will be given to the abatement of exterior violations that affect the appearance of structures, such as but not limited to broken windows, awnings in disrepair, obsolete signs, and dangerous sidewalks."
(8) Section 106.4. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"106.4 Penalties: Any person, firm, corporation or similar entity found guilty of violating any provision of this chapter shall, in addition to any other remedy allowed, be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 166 of the City Code."
(9) Section 106.5. Insert the following language at the end of the section:
"Failure to abate a violation shall be an implied consent for the City to abate the violation. Such an implied consent shall be deemed to form a contract between the responsible person(s) and the City for correcting, abating or removing the violation. All costs incurred by the City in abating a violation shall be charged to the person or persons responsible for the violation, and shall be a lien upon the real estate where the violation occurred."
(10) Section 107.0. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"107.1 Enforcement Procedures. Upon determining that a violation of this chapter exists, the Code Official shall follow the enforcement procedures set forth in Chapter 166 of the City Code."
"107.2 Transfer of Ownership. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation or citation has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease, or otherwise dispose of such dwelling unit or structure to another until the provisions of the compliance order, notice of violation, or citation have been complied with, or until such owner shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any compliance order, notice of violation or citation issued by the code official and shall furnish to the code official a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such compliance order, notice of violation or citation and fully accepting responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by such compliance order, notice of violation or citation."
(11) Section 108.1.3. Add the following language after the word "code" in line 8: "or other applicable codes adopted by and/or enacted by the City."
(12) Section 108.2. Delete the existing text and replace with the following:
"108.2 Closing of vacant structures: If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of condemnation on the premises and order the structure closed up, in accordance with departmental policy, so as not be an attractive nuisance. As general guidelines, all ground level, and below ground level openings shall be secured with plywood, metal mesh, or some other material in accordance with departmental policy. The material shall be cut to fit within the frame area of said opening and painted to match the color scheme of the structure. If an opaque material is used to cover openings, those openings facing a public street or alley shall have a one square foot area covered with metallic mesh to prevent access, yet allow observance of activities therein. Vacant structures shall be required to maintain a heating system and the level of heat as required by this Code. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed through any available public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons and the cost thereof shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate."
(13) Section 108.3. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"Notice. If practicable, notice shall be made in accordance with procedures set forth in Chapter 166 of the City Code."
(14) Section 109.1. Delete the existing text and replace with the following:
"109.1 Imminent danger: When, in the opinion of the Code Official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure which endangers life or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the occupation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential danger to the building occupants or those in the proximity of any structure because of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or the presence toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of defective or dangerous equipment, the Code Official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the premises forthwith. The Code Official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such structure a notice reading as follows: "THIS STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE AND ITS OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE CODE OFFICIAL." It shall be unlawful for any person to enter such structure except for the purpose of securing the structure, making the required repairs, removing the hazardous condition, or of demolishing the same. The Code Official may demand abatement, up to and including demolition of the building or structure, within 24 hours. The Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to provide for the immediate demolition of a building or structure, with or without notice, where the demolition is essential to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the public."
(15) Section 109.6. Delete the text "appeals board" in the second sentence and replace it with: "Code Hearing Department."
(16) Section 110.1. Delete the text "one year" in the last line and replace it with "12 months."
(17) Section 111.1 through 111.8, inclusive. Delete the text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"111.1 Application for appeal. Any person affected by a decision of the Code Official or a notice or order issued under this Code shall have the right to appeal to the Code Hearing Department, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 48 hours or the next business day, whichever is later, after the date of the decision, notice or order. An application for appeal shall be based upon a claim that the true intent of this Code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this Code do not apply, or the requirements of this Code are adequately satisfied by other means. If, in the opinion of the City Attorney or his designee, an appeal is based upon any other claim, said appeal shall not be allowed and the Code Official shall proceed with appropriate enforcement action.
111.2 Procedure. Any hearing on an appeal shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 42.
111.3 Stay of enforcement. Appeals of notices and orders, other than those issued pursuant to Section 109, shall stay the enforcement of such notice or order until the appeal is heard."
(18) Section 112.4 Failure to Comply. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to enforcement procedures set forth in Chapter 166 of the Danville Code of Ordinances."
(19) Section 201.3. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"201.3 Terms defined in other codes: Where terms are not defined in this Code and are defined in other applicable codes adopted or enacted by the City, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes."
(20) Section 202.0. Delete the existing definition for Code Official and replace with the following:
"Code Official: The Director of the Public Works Department or his designee."
(21) Section 202.0. Add the following definition in alphabetical order:
"City: The City of Danville, Illinois.
Code Hearing Department: A department established under Chapter 42 of the Danville Code of Ordinances whose function is the prosecution and correction of violations of the City Code."
Department: City of Danville, Public Works Department."
(22) Section 301.2. Add the following language to the end of the paragraph: "However, the occupant's aforementioned responsibility shall not absolve the owner of the premises from the ultimate responsibility for maintaining the premises in accordance with the provisions of this Code."
(23) Section 302.1. Delete the text in its entirety and replace it with the following:
"302.1 Sanitation. All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, including being free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage not placed in acceptable receptacles. The property owner shall be responsible for seeing that the occupant keeps that part of the exterior property and premises which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition, including being free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage not placed in acceptable receptacles. If the occupant fails to do so, the Code Official may issue notices or orders concerning such condition to the owner of the premises requiring that he abate the violation. Any article of furniture, any appliance, or other items that, in the opinion of the Code Official, was originally designed or constructed to be used inside of a structure protected from the weather, when located outside an enclosed weather-proof structure shall represent a violation of this Code and be subject to any of the penalties provided herein."
(24) Section 302.3. Insert the following language after the word "areas" in the second line: "located on or adjoining the premises."
(25) Section 302.4. Delete the text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"302.4 Weeds/Grasses. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds and/or plant growth in excess of 6 inches in height. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the City or contractor hired by the City shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds/grasses growing thereon which are in violation of this section, and the costs of such abatement shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property."
(26) Section 302.8. Insert the following text at the end of the paragraph and before the exception:
"Notwithstanding any other ordinance to the contrary, parking of operable motor driven vehicles shall only be permitted on approved parking lots and access ways with paved surfaces as defined in § 150.064 of the Danville Code of Ordinances. Such parking areas and access ways shall be designed and constructed in a manner acceptable to the Department. Parking areas and access ways for single family residential uses may be constructed of crushed rock according to plans approved by the Department. Access ways and parking areas for single family residential uses shall not cover more than 30% of the required front yard setback area for the zoning district in which the subject use is located. Under no circumstances shall a motor driven vehicle ascend over a curb in order to reach a parking area or access way. All access ways must conform to Chapter 150 of the Danville Code of Ordinances. See Chapter 73 and 150 of the Danville Code of Ordinances for other regulations affecting the parking of motorized and non-motorized vehicles."
(27) Section 304.1.1. Delete the words "the International Building Code or the International Existing Building Code" and replace with: "all applicable codes adopted or enacted by the City."
(28) Section 304.14. Add the following time frame:
"April 1 to October 1"
(29) Add the following text after Section 304.19.
"304.20 Defacement of Property. Intentional damage, mutilation or defacement of property (such as graffiti) of a building, structure or property is in violation of this Code. It is the responsibility of the owner of such building, structure or property to restore such to its original state of repair."
(30) Section 305.1.1. Delete the words "the International Building Code or the International Existing Building Code" and replace with: "all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(31) Add the following text after Section 305.3.
"305.3.1 Bathroom and Kitchen Floors. Every toilet room, bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water and to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition."
(32) Add the following text after Section 305.6.
"305.7 Lead-based paint. Interior and exterior painted surfaces of dwellings and child and day care facilities, including fences and outbuildings, which contain in excess of 0.06 percent lead by weight shall be removed or covered in an approved manner. Any surface to be covered shall first be marked with warnings as to the lead content of such surface."
(33) Section 306.1.1. Delete the words "the International Building Code" and replace with: "all applicable codes adopted or enacted by the City."
(34) Section 308.2.2. Delete the text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"308.2.2 Refrigerators. Refrigerators and similar equipment not in operation shall not be discarded, abandoned or otherwise stored on the premises. Prior to placing such items for trash pickup or other disposal, the doors shall first be removed."
(35) Subsection 308.3.1. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"308.3.1 Garbage facilities: The owner of every dwelling shall supply the occupants in each dwelling unit a sufficient number of approved garbage receptacles to contain the garbage produced by such unit."
(36) Section 309.1. Add the following subsection 309.1.1:
"309.1.1 Continued rat infestation: Continuing or repeated incidents of rodent or pest infestation shall require the installation of rodent, pest and vermin proof walls. Such walls shall be installed in accordance with the applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(37) Section 401.3. Delete the words "International Building Code" and replace with: "applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(38) Section 501.1. Add the following text to the beginning of the paragraph: "Unless otherwise provided in applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City,."
(39) Section 502.5. Delete the words "the International Plumbing Code" and replace with: "all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City." (40) Section 505.1. Delete the words "the International Plumbing Code" and replace with: "all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(41) Section 601.1. Add the following text to the beginning of the paragraph: "Unless otherwise provided by applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City,."
(42) Section 602.2. Delete the text "in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code" and replace it with "by all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(43) Section 602.3. Insert the dates "October 1" and "May 1" for the required period.
(44) Section 602.3 Exception 1. Delete the text "in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code" and replace it with "by all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(45) Section 602.4. Insert the dates "October 1" and "May 1" for the required period.
(46) Section 602.4 Exception 2. Insert the text "regularly and" before the word "primarily."
(47) Section 604.1. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"604.1 Facilities required: Every occupied building and every building designed for non-residential occupancy shall be provided with a functional electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section, section 605 and all other applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(48) Section 604.2. Delete the existing text in its entirety and replace with the following:
"604.2 Service: The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the applicable city codes. Every dwelling shall be served by a main service that is not less than 60 amperes, three wires."
(49) Section 701.1. Add the following text to the beginning of the paragraph: "Unless otherwise provided in applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(50) Section 702.1. Delete the words "the International Fire Code" and replace with: "all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(51) Section 702.2. Delete the words "the International Fire Code" and replace with: "all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(52) Section 702.3. Delete the words "the International Building Code" and replace with: "all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(53) Add the following text after 702.4:
"702.5 Exit Capacity. The capacity of the exits serving a floor shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof as determined by all applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City.
702.6 Number of Exits. In nonresidential buildings, every occupied story more than six stories above grade shall be provided with not less than two independent exits. In residential buildings, every story exceeding two stories above grade shall be provided with not less than two independent exits. In stories where more than one exit is required, all occupants shall have access to at least two exits. Every occupied story which is both totally below grade and greater than 2,000 square feet shall be provided with not less than two independent exits.
Exceptions: A single exit is acceptable under any one of the following conditions:
1. Where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and an automatic fire detection system with smoke detectors located in all corridors, lobbies and common areas.
2. Where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic fire detection system and the exit is an approved smokeproof enclosure or pressurized stairway.
3. Where an existing fire escape conforming to applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City is provided in addition to the single exit.
4. Where permitted by applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City.
702.7 Arrangement. Exits from dwelling units, rooming units, guest rooms and dormitory units shall not lead through other such units, or through toilet rooms or bathrooms.
702.8 Exit signs. All means of egress shall be indicated with approved "EXIT" signs where required by applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City. "EXIT" signs shall be maintained visible and all illuminated "EXIT" signs shall be illuminated at all times that the building is occupied.
702.9 Corridor enclosure. All corridors serving an occupant load greater than 30 and the openings therein shall provide an effective barrier to resist the movement of smoke. All transoms, louvers, doors and other openings shall be closed or shall be self-closing.
Exceptions:
1. Corridors which are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
2. Patient room doors in corridors where smoke barriers are provided in accordance with applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City, are not required to be self-closing.
3. Corridors where each room that is occupied for instruction or assembly purposes has at least one-half of the required means of egress doors opening directly to the exterior of the building at ground level.
4. Corridors in compliance with applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City.
702.10 Dead-end travel distance. All corridors that serve more than one exit shall provide direct connections to such exits. The length of a dead-end corridor shall not exceed 35 feet where the building is not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. The dead-end travel distance limitation shall be increased to 70 feet where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
702.11 Stairways, handrails, guards. Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers, and every open portion of stair, landing or balcony which is more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails shall not be less than 30 inches nor more than 42 inches high, measured vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surfaces. Guards shall not be less than 30 inches high above the floor of the landing or balcony.
702.12 Information signs. A sign shall be provided at each flood landing in all interior stairways more than three stories above grade, designating the floor level above the floor of discharge. All elevator lobby call stations on all floor levels shall be marked with approved signs in accordance with applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City.
Exception. The emergency sign shall not be required for elevators that are part of an accessible means of egress complying with applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City.
702.13 Locked doors. All means of egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, except as provided below.
702.13.1 Locks permitted. Locks or fasteners shall not be installed on egress doors except in accordance with the following conditions:
1. In mental, penal, or other similar institutions where the security of inmates/ patients is necessary, in which case properly trained supervisory personnel shall be continuously on duty and approved provisions are made to remove occupants safely in case of fire or other emergency.
2. In problem security areas, special-purpose door alarms or locking devices shall be approved prior to installation. Manually operated edge or surface molded flush bolts are prohibited.
3. Where the door hardware conforms to that permitted by applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City.
702.14 Emergency escape. Every sleeping room located in a basement shall have at least one openable window or exterior door approved for emergency egress or rescue; or shall have access to not less than two approved independent exits.
Exception. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic fire suppression system."
(54) Section 704.1. Delete the words "the International Fire Code" and replace with: "applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City."
(55) Add the following text after Section 704.4:
"704.5 Fire suppression system. Fire suppression systems shall be in proper operating condition at all times.
704.5.1 Valves. Control valves shall be in the fully open position.
704.5.2 Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall be clean and free of corrosion, paint and damage.
Stock shall be at least 17 inches below sprinkler deflectors.
704.5.3 Piping. Piping shall be properly supported and shall not support any other loads.
704.5.6 Standpipe systems. Standpipe systems shall be in proper operating condition at all times.
704.6.1 Valves. Water supply control valves shall be in the fully open position.
704.6.2 Hose connections. Hose connections shall be identified and have ready access thereto.
704.6.3 Hose. Where provided, the hose shall be properly packed, dry and free from deterioration.
704.7 Fire extinguishers. All portable fire extinguishers shall be visible, provided with ready access thereto and maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition. Extinguishers shall be of an approved type."
(56) Add the following text after Section 704:
"Section 705 Accumulations and Storage.
705.1 Accumulations. Rubbish, garbage or other materials shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate in stairways, passageways, doors, windows, fire escapes or other means of egress.
705.2 Hazardous materials. Combustible, flammable, explosive or other hazardous materials, such as paints, volatile oils and cleaning fluids, or combustible rubbish, such as wastepaper, boxes and rags, shall not be accumulated or stored unless such storage complies with requirements of applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City.
Section 706 Elevator Recall.
706.1 Required. All elevators having a travel distance of 25 feet or more above or below the primary level of elevator access for emergency firefighting or rescue personnel shall conform to the requirements of applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City.
Section 707 Mechanical Equipment Control.
707.1 Smoke and Heat Detection. Approved smoke or heat detectors shall be installed in return air ducts or plenums in each re-circulating air system with a capacity of more than 2,000 cfm and serving more than one floor in buildings that exceed six stories in height in accordance with applicable codes adopted and/or enacted by the City. Actuation of the detector shall stop the fan(s) automatically and shall be of the manual reset type. Automatic fan shutdown is not required where the system is part of an approved smoke control system.
Section 708 Tampering.
708.1 Violation. Anyone tampering or interfering with the operation or effectiveness of a fire protection system, including smoke alarms, shall be in violations of this Code."
(57) Chapter 8. Renumber Chapter 8 as Chapter 9, and insert the following new Chapter 8:
"CHAPTER 8
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
801.1 Scope: The provisions of this article shall provide additional responsibilities of occupants and owners for the maintenance of structures, and the equipment and premises thereof. Nothing contained herein shall modify other requirements contained in other sections of this code related to the responsibilities of tenants or occupants and owners of a structure or unit.
801.2 Appliances: A defective or hazardous appliance, including but not necessarily limited to a cooking range, oven or refrigerator, not otherwise addressed in this Code, which constitutes a danger to the public or to the occupants of a dwelling, dormitory, apartment house, lodging house, hotel or motel shall be repaired or altered to a safe condition or properly disconnected from sources of energy or fuel and disposed of in a proper manner.
801.2.1 Occupant supplied fixtures or appliances: The equipment or fixtures supplied by the tenant or occupant shall be properly installed, and shall be maintained in good working condition, kept clean and sanitary, and free of defects, leaks or obstructions. If in the opinion of the Code Official, appliances become dangerous or unsafe they shall be disposed of properly.
801.2.2 Owner supplied fixtures or appliances: The owner of a structure shall maintain the supplied equipment and fixtures in good working condition and the occupant shall exercise a reasonable care in their proper use and operation.
801.3 Cleanliness: Occupants shall keep portions of structures occupied and controlled by them in a clean, sanitary condition as required. Every owner of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises.
801.4 Fixtures: Occupants shall keep all plumbing fixtures located within the dwelling or dwelling unit in a clean and sanitary condition and exercise reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof. The owner shall keep plumbing fixtures in good and proper operating condition."
(Ord. 7547, passed 10-1-91; Am. Ord. 7749, passed 3-7-95; Am. Ord. 7755, passed 4-4-95; Am. Ord. 7791, passed 11-7-95; Am. Ord. 7816, passed 2-2-96; Am. Ord. 7821, passed 3-5-96; Am. Ord. 8075, passed 2-1-00; Am. Ord. 8115, passed 7-5-00; Am. Ord. 8183, passed 5-1-01; Am. Ord. 8257, passed 7-2-02; Am. Ord. 8585, passed 5-6-08; Am. Ord. 8937, passed 4-1-14; Am. Ord. 9090, passed 4-18-17)