§ 150.26 INTERIOR OF STRUCTURE.
   The interior of a structure and its equipment shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or visitors, and to protect the occupants from the environment.
   (A)   Lead-based paint. Lead-based paint with a lead content of more than 0.5% shall not be applied to any interior or exterior surface of a dwelling, dwelling unit or child care facility, including fences and outbuildings at these locations. Existing interior and exterior painted surfaces of dwelling units and child care facilities that contain an excess of 0.5% lead shall be removed or covered with paneling or other suitable covering approved by the Code Official.
   (B)   Sanitation. The interior of every structure shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish, refuse or garbage. Rubbish, garbage and other refuse shall be properly disposed.
   (C)   Storage. Garbage or rubbish shall not be allowed to accumulate or be stored in public halls or stairways.
   (D)   Insect and rat harborage. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rat infestation, and where insects or rats are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent re-infestation.
(1994 Code, § 6-2-51)