These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Fairborn hereinafter referred to as the Property Maintenance Code or “this Code.”
The provisions of this Code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and buildings, and all areas of the premises upon which such structures and buildings are located, including any property or premises upon which no structures or building s are located, plus any area or adjacent right-of-way that is between the property boundary line and the curb or edge of pavement, whichever is closer to the property boundary line. The provisions of this Code constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment, and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, an owner’s authorized agent, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties.
This Code shall be construed so as to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structure s and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired as required herein so as to provide a minimum level of health and safety.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, then such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Code. (Ord. 21-15. Passed 6-15-15.)