This Code is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing structures, residential as well as nonresidential, and on all existing premises as hereinafter provided, by:
(a) Establishing minimum maintenance standards for all structures and premises for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space heating and sanitation; for safety from fire; for space, use, and location; and for safe and sanitary maintenance of all structures and premises now in existence;
(b) Fixing the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of all structures; and
(c) Providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.
(Ord. 10-87. Passed 4-6-87.)