For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANGEROUS BUILDING. Includes:
(1) A structure which, for the want of proper repairs or by reason of age and dilipidated condition by reason of poorly installed electrical wiring, or equipment, defective chimney, defective gas connection, defective heating apparatus, or for any other cause or reason, is especially liable to fire, and which is so situated or occupied as to endanger any other building or property or human life;
(2) A structure containing combustible or explosive material, rubbish, rags, waste, oils, gasoline, or inflammable substance of any kind, especially liable to cause fire or danger to the safety of such building, premises or to human life;
(3) A structure which shall be kept or maintained or shall be in a filthy or unsanitary condition, especially liable to cause the spread of contagious or infectious disease or diseases;
(4) A structure in such weak or weakened condition, or dilapidated or deteriorated condition, as to endanger any person or property by reason of probability of partial or entire collapse; and
(5) A structure which because of its condition or because of lack of doors or windows is an attractive nuisance and a danger to children or other persons and/or a harbor for vagrants and criminals.
(Ord. 29, passed 9-13-1976)