The following standards shall constitute the minimum standards for structural condition of a dwelling:
(1) Walls or partitions or supporting members, stilts, joists, rafters, or other structural members shall not list, lean or buckle, and shall not be rotted, deteriorated or damaged, and shall not have holes or cracks which admit rodents.
(2) Floors or roofs shall have adequate supporting members and strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used.
(3) Foundations, foundation walls, piers or other foundation supports shall not be deteriorated or damaged.
(4) Steps, stairs, landings, porches or other parts or appurtenances shall be maintained in such condition that they will not fail or collapse.
(5) Adequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic shall be provided.
(6) There shall be no chimneys or parts thereof which are so defective or deteriorated as to present a danger by falling, or as a fire hazard or unsafe to use.
(7) Interior walls and ceilings of all rooms, closets and hallways shall be finished of suitable materials, which will, by use of reasonable household methods promote sanitation and cleanliness, and shall be maintained in such a manner so as to enable the occupants to maintain reasonable privacy between spaces.
(8) The roof, flashings, exterior walls, basement walls, floors and all doors and windows exposed to weather shall be constructed and maintained so as to be weather and water tight.
(Ord. of 6-11-2001, § 4)