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(1) Structural Integrity. Roofs, floors, walls, foundations and all other <br />structural components shall be capable of resisting loads prescribed by the <br />building code in effect at the time of construction. <br /> (2) Plumbing. <br /> Plumbing systems shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary <br />(a) <br />condition and shall be free of defects, leaks and <br />obstructions. The presence of significant visible mold may <br />be a symptom of faulty plumbing, however, the presence of <br />mold, by itself, is not a violation for purposes of sections <br />8.400 through 8.440 of this code. <br />(b) Repairs must be permanent rather than temporary and shall <br />be through generally accepted plumbing methods. If <br />significant visible mold results from faulty plumbing, <br />repairs must include removing the mold, which may include <br />mold on or in interior walls sheetrock, insulation, floors, <br />carpets or carpet backing. <br /> (3) Heating. <br />(a) A permanently installed heat source able to provide a room <br />temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit three feet above the <br />floor, measured in the approximate center of the room, in all <br />habitable rooms. Portable space heaters shall not be used to <br />achieve compliance with this section. <br />(b) All heating devices or appliances shall conform to applicable <br />law at the time of installation. <br />(c) Ventilation for fuel-burning heating appliances shall be as <br />required by the Mechanical Code at the time of installation. <br /> (4) Weatherproofing. <br />(a) Roof, exterior walls, windows and doors shall be maintained <br />to prevent water intrusion into the building envelopewhich <br />may cause damage to the structure or its contents or may <br />adversely affect the health of an occupant. The presence of <br />significant visible mold may be a symptom of faulty <br />weatherproofing, however, the presence of mold, by itself, is <br />not a violation for purposes of sections 8.400 through 8.440 <br />of this code. <br />(b) Repairs must be permanent rather than temporary and shall <br />be through generally accepted construction methods.If <br />significant visible mold results from faulty weatherproofing, <br />repairs must include removing the mold, which may include <br />mold on or in interior walls, sheetrock, insulation, floors, <br />carpets or carpet backing. <br /> (5) Security. Doors and windows leading into a dwelling unit must be <br /> equipped with locks and shall be maintained in a condition so as to <br /> restrict access into the dwelling unit. <br />(6) Smoke detectors. Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with an <br />approved and properly functioning smoke alarm or smoke detector <br />