(A) General. The occupant of a commercial business/property shall keep in a clean, safe and sanitary condition that part of the commercial business/property or premises thereof that he or she occupies and controls, to include the following:
(1) Flooring. Every floor and floor covering shall be kept reasonably clean and sanitary.
(2) Walls/ceilings. Every wall and ceiling shall be kept reasonably clean and free of dirt or greasy film.
(3) Refuse storage. No commercial business/property shall be used for storage of refuse, except as provided in this chapter.
(4) Outside areas. Outside areas shall comply with the city's nuisance codes.
(B) Plumbing fixtures. The occupant of a commercial business/property shall keep all plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the reasonable care, proper use and proper operation thereof.
(C) Extermination of pests. The occupant of a single commercial business/property shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. The occupant of a commercial business/property containing two or more commercial business/property units shall be responsible for such extermination within the unit occupied whenever the unit is the only one infested. However, whenever it is determined by the Fire Chief or his or her designated agent that infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a reasonable rodent-proof or insect-proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(D) Storage and disposal of garbage. The occupant of a commercial business/property shall dispose rubbish, garbage and any other organic waste in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the proper facilities or containers required by this chapter.
(E) Electrical wiring. The occupant of a commercial business/property shall use no temporary wiring or extension cords which run directly from portable electric fixtures to convenience outlets and which do not lie beneath floor coverings or extend through doorways, transoms or similar structural elements or are attached thereto. The occupant shall not knowingly overload the circuitry of the commercial business/property.
(F) Supplied facilities. The occupant of a commercial business/property shall keep all supplied fixtures and facilities therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the reasonable care, proper use and proper operation thereof.
(G) Fire safety devices. The occupant shall not tamper with or disable any fire extinguisher or early warning protection device or system. All tenants listed on the commercial business/property lease agreement shall be held responsible for any tampering or disabling within the unit and shall be subject to citation. Anyone who fails to take immediate action to abate a hazard when notified by the Code Official shall be subject to citation.
(H) Filing a complaint. In the event that a tenant files a complaint against his or her landlord to the Inspector, the complaint must be in writing stating what the complaint is and must be signed and dated by the tenant.
(Ord. 2449, passed 7-1-2024)