(A) Free from dampness. Cellars, basements, and crawl spaces, in every structure used for human habitation, shall be reasonably free from dampness.
(B) Structural members. Supporting structural members, of every structure used for human habitation, shall be structurally sound.
(C) Chimneys, flues, and vents. Chimneys and all flue and vent attachments thereto, of every structure used for human habitation, and all other flues and vents shall be structurally sound, free from defects, and able to perform the function for which they were designed and are used.
(D) Stairs and railings. Interior stairs, of every structure used for human habitation, shall be structurally sound and free from defects and shall be so designed as to minimize accident hazards. Railings shall be provided for stairs, balconies, landings, and stairwells.
(E) Floors, walls, and ceilings. Floors, walls, and ceilings, of every structure used for human habitation, shall be structurally sound, free from irregularities which may be a cause of accidents, and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(F) Bathroom floors. Bathroom, shower room, and toilet room or compartment floors of every structure used for human habitation, shall be constructed and maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
(G) Free from rubbish and garbage. The interior of every structure used for human habitation shall be maintained free from rubbish and garbage that might become a health, accident, or fire hazard, or become a nuisance.
(H) Insect and rodent harborage. Buildings used for human habitation shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation, and where insects or rodents are found they shall be promptly exterminated by acceptable processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
(I) Extermination from buildings. Every owner of a dwelling or multi-family dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests whenever infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units, or in the shared public parts of the structure.
(J) Extermination from single dwelling units. The occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling or multi-family dwelling shall be responsible for such extermination within the unit occupied by him whenever his dwelling unit is the only unit in the building that is infested.
(K) Responsibility of owner. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, whenever infestation of rodents is caused by failure of the owner to maintain any dwelling or multi-family dwelling in a rodent-proof condition, extermination of such rodents shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(Ord. 39-1976, passed 8-16-76) Penalty, see § 155.99