<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 14-72. - Structural condition.</div>
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               The following standards shall constitute the minimum standards for structural condition
               of a dwelling or dwelling unit:
               
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                  (1)
                  
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                  Walls or partitions or supporting members, sills, joists, rafters, or other structural
                  members shall not list, lean or buckle; shall not be rotten, deteriorated, or damaged;
                  and shall not have holes or cracks which might admit rodents.
                  
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                  (2)
                  
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                  Floors or roofs shall have adequate supporting members and strength to be reasonably
                  safe for the purpose used.
                  
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                  (3)
                  
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                  Foundations, foundation walls, piers or other foundation supports shall not be deteriorated
                  or damaged.
                  
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                  (4)
                  
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                  Steps, stairs, landings, porches, or other parts or appurtenances shall be maintained
                  in such condition that they will not fail or collapse.
                  
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                  (5)
                  
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                  Adequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic shall be provided.
                  
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                  (6)
                  
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                  Interior walls and ceilings of all rooms, closets and hallways shall be finished of
                  suitable materials, which will, by use of reasonable household methods promote sanitation
                  and cleanliness, and shall be maintained in such a manner so as to enable the occupants
                  to maintain reasonable privacy between various spaces.
                  
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                  (7)
                  
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                  The roof, flashings, exterior walls, floors, and all doors and windows exposed to
                  the weather shall be constructed and maintained so as to be weathertight and watertight.
                  
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                  (8)
                  
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                  There shall be no chimneys or parts thereof which are defective, deteriorated or in
                  danger of falling, or in such condition or location as to constitute a fire hazard.
                  
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                  (9)
                  
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                  There shall be no use of the ground for floors, or wood floors on the ground.
                  
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               (Ord. of 2-1-82, Â§ IV)
               
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