No person shall lease, rent, or otherwise let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements.
(a) Foundations, floors, ceilings, and roofs. Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling, and roof shall be weathertight and rodent-proof, capable of affording privacy, and shall be kept in good repair. Every roof shall be kept in good repair and watertight.
(b) Skylights, exterior doors, basement hatchways, and windows. Every window, skylight, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof, and shall be kept in sound working condition and in good repair.
(c) Security of ground floor windows and doors. All ground floor windows and doors shall have an approved locking device installed which provides a means of securing the door or window.
(d) Stairs, porches, and appurtenances. Every inside and outside stair, every porch, and every appurtenance thereto shall be constructed to include hand and/or guard rails as required by the State Uniform Dwelling Code, and are to be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting any load that normal use may be caused to be placed upon, and shall be kept in sound condition and in good repair.
(e) Plumbing fixtures and water waste pipes. Every plumbing fixture and water waste pipes shall be constructed and maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks, and obstructions.
(f) Bathroom and floor surfaces. Every water compartment floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be impervious to water and as to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(g) Safe installation required. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment, or utility which is required under this section shall be so constructed or installed so that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be maintained in working condition.
(h) Rented premises to be fit for human occupancy. No owner shall let to any other occupant any vacant dwelling unit unless it is clean, sanitary, and fit for human occupancy.
(Prior Code, § 15-5-7)