Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by this chapter or a previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or required shall be maintained in good working order. No occupant shall cause any required service, facility, equipment or utility to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling, except for temporary interruptions necessitated by repairs or alterations. The requirements of this chapter are not intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.
(Ord. 442, passed 3-19-12) Penalty, see § 96.999