The following shall constitute the minimum standards for structural condition of dwellings or dwelling units:
(A) Walls or partitions or supporting members, sills, joists, rafters, or other structural members shall not list more than 3 1/2 inches, lean, or buckle, and shall not be rotted, deteriorated, or damaged, and shall not have holes or cracks which might admit rodents.
(B) Floors or roofs shall have adequate supporting members and strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used.
(C) Foundations, foundation walls, piers, or other foundation supports shall not be deteriorated or damaged.
(D) Steps, stairs, landings, porches, or other parts or appurtenances shall be maintained in such condition that they will not fail or collapse. All porches or landings over 36 inches above ground level shall have handrails.
(E) Adequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic shall be provided (with a minimum of 2 required).
(F) 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 as to enable the occupants to maintain reasonable privacy between various spaces.
(G) The roofs, flashings, exterior walls, basement walls, floors, and all doors and windows exposed to the weather shall be constructed and maintained so as to be weather- and watertight.
(H) There shall be no chimneys or parts thereof which are defective, deteriorated, or in danger of falling, or in such condition or location as to constitute a fire hazard.
(I) There shall be no use of the ground for floors, or wood floors on the ground.
(Ord. 11-9, passed 9-12-2011) Penalty, see § 154.000