No owner or operator shall occupy as owner-occupant or permit another to occupy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein, which does not comply with the following requirements:
(1)
(2)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall contain a room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy to a person within such room and which is equipped with a flush water closet and a lavatory basin. Such lavatory basin may be located outside the room containing the flush water closet provided it is convenient to such room and such location is approved by the superintendent of central inspection or his/her designee;
(3)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall contain a room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy to a person within such room and is equipped with a bathtub or shower;
(4)
Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower required under the provisions of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of this section shall be properly connected to both hot and cold water lines. The hot water lines shall be properly connected with supplied water-heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of hot water to be drawn at required kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower, even when the heating facilities required by this chapter (paragraph (5), Section 20.04.040 of this chapter) are not in operation;
(5)
All plumbing fixtures required by this section, or otherwise provided, shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water system and to a sewerage system approved by the health officer;
(6)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate trash storage facilities whose type and location are approved by the health officer;
(7)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have adequate garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers, whose type and location are approved by the health officer;
(8)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have approved, safe, unobstructed direct means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level, which is accessible to a public street or alley;
(9)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils and of food that does not under ordinary summer conditions require refrigeration for safe keeping; and a counter or table of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not import any toxic or deleterious effect to food, with a minimum counter top area of eleven square feet, provided that vinyl-type floor coverings shall not be allowed to be used as a countertop surface;
(10)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have a stove, or similar device, for cooking food and a refrigerator, or similar device, for safe storage of food at temperatures less than forty-five degrees Fahrenheit but more than thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit under ordinary maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed with all necessary conditions for safe, sanitary and efficient operation; provided that such stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide same on occupancy, and that sufficient space and adequate connections for the safe and efficient installation and operation of said stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices are provided;
(11)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have a suitable cabinet for storage of drugs, and a suitable facility for the safe storage of household poisons and other hazardous products;
(12)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than thirty inches in front;
(13)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be equipped with safe, functioning locking devices on all exterior doors and ground floor windows of the dwelling or dwellingunit;
(14)
All existing installations and/or repairs made to conform to this and all other applicable city codes, must be installed in a workmanlike manner."
(Ord. No. 44-967 § 2; Ord. No. 47-302, § 2, 11-21-06)
No owner or operator shall occupy as owner-occupant or permit another to occupy, any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements:
(1)
Every habitable room shall have at least one window facing directly to the outdoors with a minimum total window area, measured between stops, for every habitable room with an area of not less than one-twelfth of the floor area of such room; provided that the superintendent of central inspection may accept less total window area if it can be reasonably demonstrated that adequate natural daylight illumination will be available, provided, further, that positive mechanical ventilation equal to eight changes of air per hour may be provided in lieu of such windows for kitchens in buildings two or more stories in height containing four or more dwelling units. Any window with an outside vertical light obstruction, located within three feet of and facing the window and extending above the window, shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors and shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area;
(2)
Every habitable room shall have at least one window which can easily be opened and such openable window space shall equal at least forty-five percent of the minimum window area required in paragraph (1); or provided that positive mechanical ventilation or such other device as will adequately ventilate the room may be approved by the superintendent of central inspection in lieu of such openable window;
(3)
Every bathroom and water closet room shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms contained in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section, except that no window shall be required in bathrooms and water closet rooms equipped with a ventilation system which is installed in accordance with the, building code. An openable skylight, approved by the superintendent of central inspection, may be used in lieu of a window in bathrooms and water closet rooms;
(4)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be connected to an electrical supply, provided by an electrical utility company. Every habitable room of any existing dwelling shall contain at least three separate wall type electric convenience duplex outlets or two such convenience duplex outlets and one ceiling electric light fixture.
Exception: This requirement may be reduced to at least two separate wall type electric convenience duplex outlets or one such convenience duplex outlet and one ceiling light fixture if the superintendent of central inspection or his/her designee determines that the existing occupant load of the dwelling unit and/or the use or load of electric appliances, equipment, lights, and/or fixtures in any habitable room does not pose a safety problem or hazardous condition. Every toilet room, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room, private and public hall shall contain at least one ceiling electric light fixture or wall-type electric light fixture. Every such outlet and fixture shall be properly installed and shall be maintained in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a safe manner;
(a)
The minimum capacity of the electrical service supply and the main disconnect switch shall be sufficient to adequately carry the total load required in accordance with the city electrical code.
(b)
Where the determination is made by the electrical inspector, upon examination of the existing electrical service supply, that the electrical service supply is being used in such manner as would constitute a hazard to the occupants or would otherwise constitute a hazard to life and property, such as but not limited to, overloading of circuits, unsafe wiring or inadequate wiring, then such conditions shall be corrected by a licensed electrical contractor of the city in conformance to the city electrical code.
Exception: If the owner-occupant of a detached single-family dwelling desires to install any electrical installations on the load side of the service panelboard in the main structure or in the usual accessory buildings thereto, the owner occupant shall obtain an electrical permit as required by the city electrical code upon fulfillment of exam and plan review requirements as administered by the electrical section of the office of central inspection. The owner obtaining said permit shall personally purchase all materials and shall personally perform all labor in connection with the permitted project. The owner shall call for all inspections and otherwise be responsible to comply with all the applicable provisions of the city electrical code.
(c)
Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure if such cord runs through holes in walls, ceilings, floors, doorways, windows, or similar openings, is attached to building surfaces, or is concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors.
(d)
Smoke Detectors. Every dwelling shall have smoke detectors installed in accordance with Section 15.02 of this code.
(5)
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet rooms located therein to a temperature of at least seventy degrees Fahrenheit. Suchheating equipment shall be operated as reasonably necessary to allow maintenance of a temperature in all habitable rooms of seventy degrees Fahrenheit at a point three feet above the floor;
(6)
From April 1st to November 30th of each year, every door opening directly from a dwelling to outdoor space, used for ventilation, shall have a supplied screen door and a self-closing device; and every window or other direct opening to outdoor space from the dwelling, used for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens; provided that screens shall not be required in windows or other openings above the third floor of any dwelling. All screens shall be adequate to exclude insects and of a type approved by the superintendent of central inspection or his/her designee;
(7)
Every basement window used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with a screen or other such device as may be determined by the superintendent of central inspection or the health officer to effectively prevent their entrance;
(8)
Every public hall and stairway in or leading into a multiple dwelling shall be adequately lighted at all times so as to provide in all parts thereof at least six foot candles of light at the tread or floor level by natural or artificial means. Every public hall and stairway in structures containing not more than two dwelling units shall be supplied with conveniently located light switches controlling an adequate lighting system which may be turned on when needed, or automatic lighting system, instead of full time lighting;
(9)
There shall not be any unvented or improperly vented space and/or room heaters in any dwelling unit. Space and/or room heaters shall be of a type listed for vented use, and shall be connected to a vent approved for use with such appliance. If such space and/or room heaters are equipped with a pilot light, it shall be an approved automatic safety type device. Vented freestanding space and/or room heaters shall be installed with provisions for supplying sufficient combustion air and with clearance from combustible material as listed on the appliance, and in compliance with the mechanical code.
(10)
Every residential structure shall contain ceiling insulation material that meets the requirements of Federal Specification HH-I-515C including a flame spread factor of fifty or less and that achieves a minimum rating factor of R-19 as approved by the superintendent of central inspection. Any ceiling insulation material that is installed hereafter in an existing residential structure shall meet the requirements of Federal Specification HH-I-515C including a flame spread factor of fifty or less as approved by the superintendent of central inspection, and shall, in addition, contain an R rating factor label. The ceiling insulation material shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and in a manner that achieves a minimum rating factor of R-19. R shall be defined for purposes of this section as that term is defined by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning;
(11)
All existing installations and/or repairs made to conform to this and all other applicable codes, must be installed in a workmanlike manner.
(Ord. No. 44-967 § 3; Ord. No. 47-302, § 3, 11-21-06)
Sec. 20.04.050. - General requirements relating to the safe and sanitary maintenance of parts of dwellings and dwelling units.
No owner or operator shall occupy as owner-occupant or permit another to occupy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purposes of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements:
(1)
Foundations. Every footing, foundation, foundation wall and foundation support shall be substantially weathertight, watertight, and rodentproof, and shall be maintained in structurally sound condition and good repair, free of cracks, and/or loose or missing mortar;
(2)
Structural Supporting Members. Supporting structural members are to be maintained in a structurally sound condition and in good repair, free of deterioration and rot, capable of bearing imposed live and dead loads in a safe manner;
(3)
Chimney and Towers. All chimneys and towers shall be maintained in structurally sound condition and good repair, free of cracks and loose and/or missing mortar;
(4)
Exterior walls. All exterior walls and wall coverings shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair, free of deterioration and rot, substantially weathertight, watertight and rodentproof, and free of missing and/or loose mortar. New wall coverings shall be installed in a workmanlike manner using building materials recognized for that purpose in compliance with the building code;
(5)
Roof Covering. Roofs shall have a covering free of holes, cracks or excessively worn surfaces, which will prevent the entrance of moisture into the structure and provide reasonable durability, shall be substantially weathertight and watertight, and shall conform to the requirements of the building code. Metal roofs showing signs of corrosion shall be painted with an approved product applied in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications or protected using materials recognized for that purpose. Gutters and downspouts, where in existence, shall be maintained in a good state of repair;
(6)
Soffits, Fascias and Exterior Trim. All soffits, fascias and exterior trim shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair, substantially free of deterioration and rot. New soffits, fascias and exterior trim shall be installed in a workmanlike manner using materials recognized for that purpose in compliance with the building code;
(7)
Stairs, Porches and Appurtenances. Every inside and outside stair, every porch, and every appurtenance thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon, and shall be maintained in structurally sound condition and good repair; substantially free of deterioration and/or rot. Each stairway shall have uniform risers and treads, the greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than one-half inch. No stair riser shall exceed nine inches and no stair tread shall be less than eight inches, provided that the tread is at least equal to the rise, and further provided that any new stair construction shall meet the requirements of the building code;
(8)
Handrails and Guardrails. Structurally sound handrails shall be provided, on at least one side, on any stairway having five or more risers. Stairways with open sides having any tread five feet or higher above adjacent grade shall have intermediate rails or ornamental closures on both sides of the stairs that will not allow passage of an object six inches or more in diameter. Porches and/or balconies located more than five feet higher than the adjacent area shall have structurally sound protective guardrails at least thirty inches high and, if unenclosed, shall be protected as required for stairways with open sides. No ladders shall be permitted. New stairs, porches and appurtenances shall be installed in a workmanlike manner using materials recognized for that purpose in compliance with the building code;
(9)
Windows, Doors and Hatchways. Every window and exterior door and basement hatchway shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight and rodentproof, and shall be maintained in sound working condition, maintained without cracks or holes and in a good state of repair. All windows intended for ventilation must be equipped with fully operable hardware;
(10)
Floors, Interior Walls and Ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair, free of holes and cracks, and constructed of a building material recognized for that purpose;
(11)
Plumbing. Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstruction;
(12)
Utilities. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment, or utility shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition, or it shall be removed, replaced and/or repaired in accordance with the applicable codes;
(13)
Kitchen, Water Closet Room and Bathroom Floors. Every kitchen floor surface and every water closet room floor surface and bathroom floor surface, except where constructed of materials impervious to moisture, shall be covered with asphalt, vinyl-plastic, rubber tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo or linoleum or other durable waterproof, nonabsorptive material and maintained so as to be reasonable impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Existing carpet will be allowed provided that it has been maintained in a clean and sanitary manner;
(14)
Paint and/or Surface-Coating. The exterior of all structures, including accessory buildings and fences, shall be protected from the elements by the application of paint or other approved protective material and shall be maintained in a good state of repair. All paint and other approved protective materials shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications provided, however, wood of natural decay resistance, recognized as not needing finish, does not require surface coating provided one has never been applied;
(15)
Maintenance. All structures, accessory structures, appurtenances and fences shall be free of deterioration and maintained in a good state of repair and such that the appearance of the premises and structures shall not constitute a blighting factor for adjoining property;
(16)
Mobile Homes. Mobile homes shall be properly blocked and anchored as provided in Chapter 26 and shall be solid skirted with an approved fire resistive material;
(17)
Sanitary Premises. No person, owner or operator shall occupy or let to any other occupant any vacant dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit unless it is clean, sanitary and fit for human occupancy and unless it complies with all provisions of this chapter;
(18)
Installations. All existing installations and/or repairs made to conform to this and all other applicable city codes must be installed in a workmanlike manner.
(Ord. No. 44-967 § 4; Ord. No. 47-302, § 4, 11-21-06)
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