1. Every owner of a dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units shall maintain the shared or public areas of such dwelling and premises thereof in a clean and sanitary condition, unless agreed to in writing as the occupant’s responsibility.
2. Every foundation, roof and exterior wall, door, skylight and window shall be reasonably watertight, weather-tight, and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Floors, interior walls and ceilings shall be sound and in good repair. All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint or other protective covering or treatment. Toxic paint and materials shall not be used where readily accessible to children. Every premises shall be graded, drained and maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.
3. Every window, exterior door and hatchway or similar device shall be reasonably watertight and weather-tight, and shall be kept in working condition and in good repair.
A. During that portion of the year when there is a need for protection against mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outside space shall have properly fitted screens supplied. Every operative window or other device that opens to outdoor space required to be used for ventilation shall be supplied with screens, except such screens shall not be required when air conditioning supplies ventilation.
B. Every window located at or near ground level intended to be used for ventilation and every other opening located at or near ground level that might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with adequate screens or such other devices as will effectively prevent their entrance.
4. Accessory structures present or provided by the owner or agent shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair with reasonable control of insects or rodents. If not so maintained, such structures shall be removed immediately from the premises. The exterior of such structures shall be made weather resistant through the use of decay-resistant materials or the use of paint or other preservatives.
5. Every foundation, roof, floor, exterior and interior wall, ceiling, inside and outside stair, porch, handrail, guardrail and appurtenances thereto shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the loads that normal use may cause to be placed thereon; and they shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
6. Sidewalks must be in good repair such that no cracks three-quarters of an inch (3/4") or wider exist, no two or more adjacent parts of the sidewalk have three-quarters of an inch (3/4") or more difference in elevation, and no sidewalk has more than one quarter of an inch per foot (¼"/1') side slope.
7. The street address numbers shall be visible on the outside of each building and the unit numbers shall be placed on or directly adjacent to each dwelling unit entry door.
8. Garbage Facilities.
A. Dwellings containing three or more dwelling units shall comply with Chapter 105 - Solid Waste Control.
B. Dwellings containing one or two dwelling units shall comply with Chapter 105 - Solid Waste Control and Chapter 106 - Collection of Solid Waste.
9. Off-Street Parking.
A. The spaces shall be well marked.
B. Only hard-surfaced spaces, drives and aisles shall be used for the parking and maneuvering of vehicles.
C. All parking spaces, drives and aisles used for the maneuvering and parking of vehicles shall be kept free of snow, ice, debris, garbage, trash and other obstructions. Snow and ice shall be removed in a reasonable time and shall not be moved as to block or interfere with minimum aisle and driveway widths, pedestrian sidewalks nor block parking spaces below the amount required in Chapter 169 of this Code of Ordinances. Responsibility shall be the owner’s unless stated to the contrary in the rental agreement in one and two unit dwellings only.
10. Means of Egress.
A. Exit signs shall be operational.
B. Exit lights shall be operational.
C. Accessible exterior doors and windows shall be lockable and secure.
D. Self-closing doors shall be functional.
11. Fire Protection Equipment.
A. Fire extinguishers must be fully charged.
B. Smoke detectors must be operational.
C. Fire alarm system must be operational. Activation of the system or an annual certificate from a qualified, third-party testing agency stating the system is operational are the two options of proving the system will function as designed.
D. Sprinkler systems must be operational. An annual certificate from a qualified, third-party testing agency shall be provided to the inspector.
12. Electrical System. The electrical system of every dwelling or accessory structure shall not, by reason of overloading, dilapidation, lack of insulation, improper fusing, or for any other cause, expose the occupants to hazards of electrical shock or fire. Every electrical outlet, switch and fixture shall be complete as manufactured and maintained in good and safe condition. All electrical wiring newly installed or replaced shall be in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
13. Plumbing System. Every supplied plumbing fixture, water piping, and waste piping shall be maintained in good and sanitary condition. All plumbing installed or replaced shall be designed as to prevent contamination of the water supply through backflow, back siphonage, or cross-connection. All plumbing newly installed or replaced shall be in compliance with the International Plumbing Code. A minimum water pressure of fifteen (15) pounds shall be maintained to all open outlets at all times.
14. Gas Piping and Appliances. All gas piping shall be properly installed, properly supported, and maintained free of leaks, corrosion or obstruction so as to reduce gas pressure or volume. Every gas appliance shall be connected to a gas line with solid metal piping or approved listed metal appliance connector preceded by an approved listed shutoff valve. Gas pressure shall be adequate to permit proper flow of gas from all open gas valves at all times. All gas piping shall be in compliance with the International Plumbing Code.
15. Heating and Cooling Equipment. The heating equipment of each dwelling shall be maintained in good and safe working condition and shall be capable of heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms located therein to sixty-eight degrees (68º) Fahrenheit at eighteen (18) inches above the floor. Supplied cooling equipment shall be maintained in a good and safe working condition.
16. The temperature pressure relief valve of all hot water heaters shall be maintained in good and safe working condition.
17. The dwelling unit shall not be occupied by a number of persons greater than allowed by the occupancy limitations set forth in the IPMC. Further, no room shall be used as a habitable room unless certified as a habitable room at the time the certificate of structure compliance is issued.
18. Pest Extermination. Whenever infestation exists in two (2) or more dwelling units or rooming units of any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units or more than one rooming unit, the extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner.
19. Every facility, utility and piece of equipment required by this Code and/or present in the unit and/or designated for the exclusive use by the occupants of said unit, at the time that either the rental agreement is signed or possession is given, shall function safely and shall be maintained in proper working condition. Maintenance of facilities, utilities and equipment not required by this Code shall be the owner’s responsibility unless stated to the contrary in the written rental agreement.
20. No supplied facility shall be removed, shut off or disconnected from any occupied dwelling unit or rooming unit except for such temporary interruption(s) as may be necessary while actual repairs, replacements or alterations are being made.