1. Every dwelling unit shall have a kitchen room or kitchenette equipped with a working and functioning kitchen sink, containing space capable of properly accommodating a refrigerator and a stove or range with proper access terminals to utilities necessary to operate a refrigerator and a stove or range, and shall include adequate space for the storage and preparation of food.
2. Every dwelling unit shall contain the following working and functioning facilities:
A. Toilet.
B. Bathtub or shower.
C. Lavatory basin within or adjacent to the room containing the toilet.
3. Every dwelling unit shall be served by a properly working and functioning water heater. Said water heater shall be capable of heating water to a temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit so as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower in the dwelling unit.
4. Every kitchen sink, toilet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be properly connected to the City water and sewer systems.
5. Every dwelling unit shall have access directly to the outside or to a public corridor.
6. Every dwelling unit shall have at least one (1) operable window or exterior door approved for emergency egress or rescue, in addition to the main outside access door. Said windows or exterior door shall be operable from the inside to provide a full, clear opening without the use of separate tools.
7. Every dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are properly installed and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms located therein, to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Every habitable room shall contain at least two (2) separate floor or wall type electrical double convenience outlets (if applicable to that code during the time of construction or reconstruction) which shall be situated a distance apart equivalent to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the perimeter of the room. Every such outlet and fixture shall be properly and safely installed. Every habitable room, toilet room, laundry room, furnace room, basement and cellar shall contain at least one (1) supplied ceiling or wall type electric light fixture or switch outlet. Every such outlet and fixture shall be properly and safely installed. Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring.
9. In the case of a mobile home, the home shall be securely anchored by a tiedown device which distributes and transfers the load posed by the unit to appropriate ground anchors so as to resist wind overturning and sliding.
10. Each rental dwelling unit shall have a 2½-pound type “ABC” fire extinguisher or have access to a fire extinguisher within seventy-five (75) feet of any unit, which is approved by the Designated Official Fire extinguishers shall be properly hung in an area of easy access.
11. All dwelling units shall be provided with properly working smoke detectors as approved by the Designated Official. The detector shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. Smoke detectors installed in areas where sleeping rooms are on an upper level shall be located above the stairway. All detectors shall be located according to the manufacturer’s directions. Care shall be exercised to ensure that the installation will not interfere with the operating characteristics of the detector. When actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm for the dwelling unit.
12. Every foundation, roof, floor, wall, ceiling, stair, step, elevator, handrail, guardrail, porch, sidewalk and appurtenances thereto shall be maintained in safe and sound condition and shall be capable of supporting the loads that normal use may cause to be placed thereon. Every door, door hinge, door latch and door lock shall be maintained in good and functional condition and every door, when closed, shall fit reasonably well within its frame. Every window, existing storm window, window screen, window latch, window lock and other window parts, including its hardware, shall be maintained in good and functional condition and shall fit reasonably well within its frame.
13. Every chimney and every supplied smoke pipe shall be adequately supported and maintained in a reasonably good state of repair.
14. Every means of egress shall be maintained in good condition and shall be free of obstruction at all times.
15. 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, and every electrical outlet, switch and fixture shall be maintained in good and safe working condition. The owner or operator shall supply properly sized fuses or equivalent at the beginning of each tenant’s occupancy.
16. Every supplied plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be maintained in good and sanitary working condition.
17. If there is an infestation, the guidelines in subsection 158.10 shall be applicable.
18. Every owner of a dwelling shall supply adequate facilities for the disposal of garbage.
19. Rental property owners with more than 100 dwelling units shall provide onsite property management by the owner or authorized agent with the responsible person(s) present on the rental property for no less than the equivalent of eight hours per day for a minimum of five days per week. For any time that property management is not present onsite, the owner or authorized agent for property management shall provide alternate means of contacting a local agent for issues and concerns. Alternate means shall include a monitored phone accepting messages, text, email or other digital communications as well as a system for responding to and addressing issues and concerns reported by the City or tenants.
(Ord. 730 - Dec. 22 Supp.)