“Dangerous buildings” or “buildings unfit for human habitation” mean those buildings or premises possessing any of the following defects, as determined by the Building and Zoning Inspector:
(a) Structures whose interior or exterior bearing walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent as to weaken the structural support it provides.
(b) Structures which, exclusive of the foundation, show approximately one-third or more of damage to or deterioration of the supporting member or members, or approximately one-half or more of damage or deterioration of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering.
(c) Structures which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded to a dangerous degree, or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used.
(d) Structures which have been so damaged by fire, wind or other causes as to no longer provide adequate shelter from the elements or have become dangerous to life, health, safety, morals or the general welfare of the occupants or the public.
(e) Structures lacking facilities required by this chapter or other City ordinances or codes for egress in case of fire or panic, or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other means of access.
(f) Structures and premises lacking the minimum light, air and sanitation facilities required by this chapter or other City ordinances or codes for the protection of present and future occupants.
(g) Structures which have parts or appurtenances which are so attached that they may fall and injure occupants or the general public, or damage property.
(h) Structures and premises which have become or are dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or vermin-infested or which are likely to cause sickness, disease or injury to occupants or the general public.
(i) Structures and premises which constitute a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or the general public because of the location, general conditions, state of the premises or overcrowding. (Ord. 290. Passed 9-23-69.)