1. Every occupant of a dwelling shall maintain such part or parts of the dwelling and premises thereof which said occupant occupies and controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
2. Every occupant of a dwelling shall keep all supplied fixtures, appliances and facilities therein in a clean, sanitary and operable condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof, unless there is an agreement to the contrary.
3. Accessory structures provided by the tenant occupying a dwelling shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair with reasonable control of insects and 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.
4. Fire Safety Items.
A. Smoke detectors must be provided with batteries so that the detectors operate properly when tested.
B. Fire extinguishers shall be maintained in good working condition at all times and shall be properly mounted.
5. Electrical Maintenance.
A. Light fixtures must be provided with properly-sized, operational light bulbs.
B. Electrical panels must be accessible.
C. Only one (1) UL rated extension cord with a built-in circuit breaker is allowed per outlet. No other extension cords are permitted. Improper or unsafe extension cords will be removed from use by the inspector.
D. Only grounded outlet adapters (15 amp) permanently secured are allowed. All other types will be removed from use by the inspector.
6. No combustible material shall be stored within three (3) feet of a fuel-burning furnace and/or fuel-burning water heater.
7. The dwelling unit shall not be occupied by a number of persons greater than 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.
8. Pests. Every occupant of a single-family dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests therein or on the premises. Every occupant of a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit or rooming unit shall be responsible for such extermination within the unit occupied by such occupant whenever said unit is the only one infested. If, however, the infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a reasonably rodent-proof or insect-proof condition, extermination shall remain the responsibility of the owner.
9. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all supplied fixtures there in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care, proper use and proper operation thereof.