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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08463 ORD - 05/24/1967I IMS:JKH:5 -10 -67 V AN ORDINANCE AMENDING _ORDINANCE N0. 7506, ADOPTED MARCH 3,__1965, BY AM— ETG SECTION 11 -15 OF'THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY COD, AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING CHAPTERS 11 III AND IV OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSING CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO IN LIEU OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED CODE 19 O- 1 EDITION ; FURTHER AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 750 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 11 -13 THROUGH 11 -20C OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE WORD "BUILDING OFFICIAL" WHEREVER THE i SAME APPEARS IN SAID SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE, 198, a, AS AMENDED, TO "HOUSING REHABILITATION COORDINATOR, WITH ALL OF THE POWERS AND DUTIES IN ADDITION TO THOSE PRESCRIBED IN SAID ORDINANCE OF THOSE DUTIES PRESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. $3781 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH , 1967; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS IN SAID SECTIONS 11 -13 THROUGH 11 -20C, INCLUSIVE, OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1950, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SAID PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDI- NANCES CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. THAT ORDINANCE No. 7506, ADOPTED MARCH 3, 1965, BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY AMENDED BY AMENDING SECTION 11 -15 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING CHAPTERS II, (II, AND IV OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSING CODE - 1965, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN LIEU OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED CODE (1960-61 EDITION), SAID SECTION 11 -15 AS HEREBY AMENDED TO HERE- AFTER READ AS FOLLOWS: "SECTION 11-15. ADOPTION OF CHAPTERS 11, III AND IV, SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSING CODE - 1965 EDITION AS HERE- INAFTER AMENDED: A. CHAPTERS 11, 111 AND IV, AS AMENDED HEREINAFTER, OF THE BOOK ENTITLED SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSING CODE, (1965 EDITION), A COPY OF WHICH, AUTHENTICATED BY THE SIGNATURES OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY SECRETARY, AND MADE A PUBLIC RECORD BY THIS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, IS ON FILE IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE, IS HEREBY ADOPTED AS A PART OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS AND HOUSING CODE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS FULLY AS IF COPIED AT LENGTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; THE PURPOSE OF SUCH ADOPTION AND INCORPORATION OF CHAPTERS 11, III AND IV OF SAID BOOK IN THIS ORDINANCE BEING TO MAKE THE DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 11) APPLY TO ALL BUILDINGS AS DEFINED IN SAID CHAPTER; TO MAKE 8163 • CHAPTER III THEREIN, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS) APPLICABLE TO DWELLINGS AND APARTMENTS, OR BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES USED AS SUCH; TO MAKE CHAPTER IV THEREIN, RELATING TO.MINIMUM STANDARDS, APPLICABLE TO ROOMING HOUSES.- ' SECTION 2. THAT ORDINANCE N0. 7506 BE AND THE SAME IS FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING SECTIONS 11 -13 THROUGH 11 -20C OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958f AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE WORDS - BUILDING OFFICIAL- WHEREVER THE SAME APPEARS` ,IN SAID SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, TO - HOUSING REHABILITATION }'COORDINATOR -, WITH ALL OF THE POWERS AND DUTIES IN ADDITION TO THOSE PRESCRIBED IN SAID ORDINANCE OF THOSE DUTIES PRESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 8378, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 8, 1967. SECTION 3- „ ANY PERSON,FIRM OR CORPORATION: VIOLATING THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, AND UPON CONVICTION, SHALL BE FINED IN A SUN NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00). SECTION 4. THAT ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE ARE HEREBY REPEALED. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION SHALL BE MADE ONE TIME IN THE OFFICIAL PUB- LICATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WHICH PUBLICATION SHALL CONTAIN THE CAPTION STATING IN SUBSTANCE THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDINANCE AND RECITING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. SECTION 6. IF FOR ANY REASON ANY SECTION, PARAGRAPH, SUBDIVISION, CLAUSE, PHRASE OR PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE HELD INVALID, IT SHALL NOT AFFECT ANY VALID PROVISIONS OF THIS OR ANY OTHER ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO WHICH THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATE. r` ' THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS AD FOR THE FI IME AND DAY OF PAS TO ITS SECOND READING ON THIS THE _ 19! BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: JACK R. BLACKMON RONNIE SIZEMORE V. A. "DICK" BRADLEY, JR. J. A. "JACK" GRANT P. JIMENEZ, JR.! M.D. s• y GABE LOZANO, SR. KEN MCDANIEL THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINAN AS READ TO ITS THIRD READING ON THIS THE DAY O BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: ED I JACK R. BLACKMON RONNIE SIZEMORE V. A. "DICK" BRADLEY! JR. J. A. "JACK" GRANT P. JIMENEZ, JR., M.D. GABE LOZANO, SR. ,KEN MCDANIEL THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS READ FOR THE ]RD TIME AND PASSED /7 % %!! �9 �'�r ! BY THE FOLLOWING FINALLY ON THIS THE �.�� f DAY OF d JACK R. BLACKMON RONNIE SIZEMORE V. A. "DICK" BRADLEY, JP. J. A. "JACK" GRANT P. JIMENEZ, JR.) M.D. GABE LOZANO, SR. �A• KEN MCDANIEL PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS THE „illfi� DAY OF Imo'[ -/ , �9 �" ATTEST: _! CIT ECRET R MA R APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM THIS THE HE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS /i- DAY OF 19 22 CITY ATTORNEY /! F303. - Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors or be electrically lighted in compliance with .Section 303.4 entitled Electric Sgrvice "• The minimum total window area, measured between sops, for every habitable room shall be- 10 percent of the floor area of such room. Whenever walls or other portions of s *uEictures face a window of any such room and such light -ob- �s w L�.action structures are located lessYthan- 5•feet from the •wi%o and extend to a level above that of the 'ceiling of the roo40, such a window shall not be deemed to face", directly to the outdoors end shall not be included as contributing to the, required minimum total window area. Whenever the only window in a room is a skylight -type - window in the top of such room, the total window area of such skylight $hall equal at least " 15 percent.of the_totai floor area of such room. r V 4,." " V .. k..w I 4 � t� N , ' C `{ 4� f I �� INNER COURT —an open unoccupied space bounded by the walls of the building, but located within the exterior walls of the building. REPAIR —means the replacement MULTIPLE DWELLING —has the same meaning as APART- MENT HOUSE. of existing work with the same kind of material used in the existing work, not including ad. ditional work that would change the structural safety of the building, or that would affect or change OCCUPANT —means any person, over 1 year of age, living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in, or having actual required exit facilities, a vital clement of an elevator, plumbing, gas piping, wiring or heating installations, or that would be in violation of possession of a dwelling unit or rooming unit. a provision of law or ordinance. The term "Repair" or "Repairs" shall not apply to any change RA OPERATOR —means an y person who has charge, care, or control struction. of con - of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let, REQUIRED —means required by some provision of this Code. RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY — Buildings in ORDINARY MINIMUM WINTER CONDITIONS —means the temperature 20° F. above the which families or households live or in which sleeping accommodations are provided, ng lowest recorded temperature for the previous 15 year period. Such buildings include, am others, classified he following: dwellings, OWNER — includes his duly authorized ple dwellings, and lodging houses. multi' agent or attorney, a pur- chaser, devisee, fiduciary, and a person having a vested or contingent interest in the property in ROOMING UNIT —means any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit question, PERSON —means a natural person, his heirs, used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes. executors, admin- istrators, or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership, or corpora- tion, its or their successors dwelling one ar or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid. or�o more om nghunits,r in which space is let by the owner or operator to three PHYSICAL VALUE —The actual cast of replacement of a build- ing or or more persons who are not husband or wife, son or daughter, mother or father, or sister or broher of the owner or operator. structure with similar materials erected in a like manner to the original construction. Physical value could also mean the Fair Market Value or the Appraised Value of a building RUBBISH—means combustible and non -combustible waste mate - rials, except garbage; and the term or structure, ex- elusive of land value, as may a plicable Governing Body, y ppear in the Tax Digest of the Ap- shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible material, paper, rags, PLUMBING — Plumbing is the cartons, boxes, wood excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral practice, materials, and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and crockery, and dust. matter, glass alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with any of the following: Sanitary drainage STAIRWAY—means saryandings nd platforms or storm drainage facilities, the venting system and the public or private water - supply con ectinglthem, totform ad continuous and uninterrupted passage from one story to another systems, with- in or adjacent to any building, structure, or structure. in a building or conveyance; also the practice and materials used in the installation, maintenance, extension, or alteration of storm - water, liquid - waste, or sewerage, STORY—means that portion of a building included between the and water- supply systems of any premises to their connection with any point of public disposal or other above, except that the topmost story shallrbe hateportion acceptable terminal, PUBLIC AREAS —as used in this ing included between the u of a build- ceiling or roof above. peer surface of the topmost floor and the Code, means an unoccupied open space adjoining a building and on the same property, that is permanently maintained accessible to the Fire Department STRUCTURE —means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of and free of all incumbrances that might interfere with its use by the Fire Department. any kind, or any piece of work artificially b up or composed of parts joined together in some ed by t manner. The he term "structure" shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof." OR STRUCTURE —a dwelling, �I EXTERMINATION —means the control and elimination of laces; rodents, or other pests by eliminating their harborage p SUBSTANDARD DWELLING dwelling unit, multiple dwelling, apartment, apartment house or any used or intended to be used as a habitable living space in sects, by removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping; or by any other approved by the other space /any building or structure Which does not meet the basic minimum recognized and legal pest elimination methods requirements of this code for such use. ' SUPPLIED —means paid for, furnished, or provided by or under Building Official. FAMILY —means one or more persons living together•, whether and having common house - the control of the owner or operator. related to each other by birth or not, VALUATION OR VALUE —as applied to a building, means the a to the building in kind. keeping facilities. FLOOR AREA —means the area included within surrounding estimated cost replace walls of a building exclusive of vent shafts and courts. WALLS— BEARING WALLS —means a wall which supports any vert- GARBAGE —means the animal and vegetable waste resulting the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food. ical load in addition to its own weight. WALL —means a wall, bearing or from GRADE —with reference to a building means, when the curb of the curb level EXTERIOR but which g which is used as an enclosing wall for a building, Fire Wall. level has been established, the mean elevation that are located on, or parallel with and within not necessarily suitable for use as a Party Wall or FOUNDATION WALL —means a wall below the first floor opposite those walls fifteen (15) feet of street lines- or, when the curb level has not been the walls of the building are more than fifteen extending below the adjacent ground level and serving as Support column or other structural part of a building. established, or all (15) feet from street lines, GRADE means the average of the finished the center of all walls of a building. for a wall, pier, j WRITING — includes printing and typewriting. ground level at HABITABLE ROOM —means a room occupied by one or more It does not include WRITTEN NOTICE —shall be considered to have been served if mail to the last business address persona for living, eating or sleeping purposes. laundries, serving and storage pantries, corridors cellars, ' delivered at, or sent by registered to the giving the notice. toilets, and spaces that are not used frequently or during extended periods. ]mown party MEANING OF CERTAIN WORDS — Whenever the words "apart- ", HEATING —the definitions following under this paragraph shall ment ", "apartment house ", "dwelling ", "dwelling unit rooming ", "premises ", are used in this Ordinance they apply to he installations: HEATING BOILERS AND FURNACES house ", "rooming unit shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or CENTRAL ing furnaces and boilers shall include warm air furnaces, floor hot water boilers, and cam any part thereof." mounted direct -fired unit heaters, boilers operating at not in excess of 15 pounds of gauge pressure, _ used for heating of buildings or structures. CHIMNEY —A vertical shaft of masonry, reinforced ^ w� "` material Crete, other approved non - combustible, heat resisting material for the purpose of removing pro - .enclosing one or more flues, n from solid, liquid, or gas fuel. V V o�-�S v "�` -" — dests of combustion FLUE —a vertical passageway for products of combustion. VENT PIPE —As .applied to heating, means a pipe for, re- `..r,_ p moving products of combustion from gas appliances. device for the heating 'and storage WATER HEATER_--:A of, water to be used for other than heating or industrial purposes. a dwell- ` Y V r-'�"� _ Ot "- \ „n, INFESTATIQN— means. the presence, within or around other pests. g of any insects, rodents, or ing, 14 \n in this Section), but so located that the vertical distance from grade to the floor below is less than the vertical distance from grade to ceiling, provided, however, that the distance from grade to ceiling shall be at least four (4) feet six inches. (See STORY). BUILDING —means any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind. The term "building" shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof ". EXISTING BUILDING —means a building erected prior to the adoption of this Code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. BUILDING OFFICIAL —means the officer, or other person, charged with the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance or his duly authorized representative. CELLAR —means that portion of a building, the ceiling of which is entirely below grade or less than four (4) feet six (6) inches 1t,,t above grade. (See STORY). Ll jam% DILAPIDATED DWELLINGS OR STRUCTURES —A dwelling, a dwelling unit, multiple dwelling, apartment, apartment house, includ- ing among others garages, sheds and similar accessory structures, which by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment are unsafe, unsanitary, or which constitute a fire ,,azard or are otherwise dangerous to human life and are no longer dequate for the purpose for which they were originally intended. It is the intent of this definition to include any and all structures as may legally come within the scope of the definition of structure as set forth in this section. DWELLING —when used in this Code without other qualifica- tions, means a structure occupied exclusively for residential purpose by not more than two families. DWELLING UNIT —means any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used, for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. - -' EXISTING BUILDING —(See BUILDING — EXISTING BUILD- ING). - - EXIT CORRIDOR —means any' corridor or passageway used as an -integral part of the exit system. That portion of a corridor or passageway which exceeds the allowable distance of travel to .an exit, becomes an exit corridor or passageway. . EXIT PASSAGEWAY —means an enclosed hallway or corridor connecting a required. exit to a street.- _ - _., - - , CHAPTER III MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DWELLINGS AND 'APARTMENTS FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION SECTION 301 — GENERAL 801.1 , 1 r All dwellings and apartments shall provide for a healthful en- vironment with living facilities arranged and equipped to assure such a condition. Under this chapter appear the fundamental Code requirements which shall be observed in determining the fitness of a dwelling for human habitation. 801.2— CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY No person shall occupy as owner- occupant or let to another for occupancy, any vacant dwelling, dwelling unit, apartment or any space designed or intended to be used for the purpose of living, sleeping, 1 cooking, or eating t erein which does not comply with the require- s ments of this Code and £or which a valid Certificate of OccuDanc .y„ '• has not been issue . SECTION 302 — MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT "Every dwelling unit shall contain not less than the following: (a) Each dwelling unit shall be connected to a potable water > supply and to the public sewer or other approved sewerage disposal 1 system. (b) Each dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen sink, r lavatory, tub or shower and a water closet, all in cod working condi- tion and installed in accordance with the[Ado to Plumbing Code. Q� (c) .Ali plumbing fixtures shall meet the standards of the do t- Plumbing Code and shall be in a state of good repair and working order. (d) All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within the dwelling unit and he accessible to the occupants of same. The water closet, and tub or shower shall be located in a room or rooms af- fording privacy to the user. (e) Every dwelling unit shall have connected to the kitchen sink, lavatory, and tub or shower-an adequate supply of both cold 10 15 water and hot water. All water shall be supplied through an approved pipe distribution system connected to a potable water supply. [(f) All hot water heating appliances shall be installed accord- ing to the Plumbing Code adopted by the Applicable Governing Body and shall be capable of supplying a continuous source of hot water, `{I on demand, to all the required fixtures at a temperature of not less than 120° Fabrenheit.7 SECTION 303 — MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION No person shall occupy as owner- occupant or let to another for r - occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: 303.1 Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing directly to. the outdoors. The minimum total window area, measured between stops, for every habitable room shall be 10 per :h�NO • cent of the floor area of such room. Whenever walls or other portions of structures £ace a window of any such room and such light- obstrue- tion structures are located less than 5 feet from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room, such a 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. Whenever the only window in a room is a skylight -type window in the top of such room, the total window area of such sky- light shall equal at least 15 per cent of the total floor area of such i room..., °' r 303.2- 11ABITABLE ROOMS ? Every habitabl;room shall have at least one window or skylight which can easily be opened, or such other device as will adequately ventilate the room. The total of openable window area in every habitable room shall equal to at least 45 per cent of the minimum window area size or minimum skylight -type window size, as required, or shall have other approved, equivalent ventilation. 303.3 — BATHROOM AND WATER CLOSET ROOMS Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms except that no window or skylight shall be required in adequately ventilated bathrooms and water closet rooms equipped with an approved ventila- tion system which is kept in continuous operation. CHAPTER II DEFINITIONS SECTION 201 — DEFINITIONS 201.1 For the purpose of this Code, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives, shall be construed as set forth in this Section. 201.2 Words used in the present tense include the future. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter. Words in the feminine and neuter gender include the masculine. The singular number includes the plural and the plural number includes the singular. ALTER OR ALTERATION —means any change or modification in construction or occupancy. APARTMENT —means a room or a suite of rooms occupied, or which is intended or designed to be occupied, as the home or residence of one individual, family or household, for housekeeping purposes. APARTMENT HOUSE —means any building, or portion thereof which is designed, built, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or which is occupied as the home or residence of more than two (2) families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the said building, and shall include flats and apartments. ..11 APPLICABLE GOVERNING BODY —a city, county, state, state / �GW ageney or other political government subdivision or entity authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this Code, as adopted or amended. APPROVED —means approved by the Building Official. rl AREA —as applied to the dimensions of a building, means the maximum horizontal projected area of the building at grade. AREA —(See FLOOR AREA). ATTIC STORY —means any story situated wholly or partly in the roof, so designated, arranged or built as to be used for business, storage or habitation. BASEMENT —means that portion of a building between floor and ceiling, which is partly below and partly above grade (as defined (e) If a decision of the Housing Board of Adjustments and Ap- peals reverses or modifies a refusal, order, or disallowance of the Building Official, or varies the application of any provision of this Code, the Building Official shall immediately take action in accordance with such decision. SECTION 109 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES Any person, firm, corporation or agent, who shall violate a provision of this Code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, construct, alter, demolish or move any structure, or has erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved or demolished a building or structure in violation of this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed, or continued and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished within the limits and as pro- vided by State Laws. SECTION 110 —VALIDITY If any section, sub - section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Code. 303.4" ELECTRIC SERVICE ,. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electric lights and convenience receptacles which shall be installed according to the %(" adopted Electrical Code of the Applicable Governing Body. Each habitable room shall contain at least two (2) wall -type convenience outlets or one (1) such convenience outlet and one ceiling - type fixture with wall switch. Every bathroom, water closet room, laundry room and furnace room shall be supplied one ceiling or wall - type electric light fixture and one wall -type convenience outlet. Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling shall' be adequately lighted by electric lights at all times when natural daylight is not sufficient. ` SECTION 304 — MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 04.1— GENERAL / All fixtures, receptacles, equipment and wiring shall he main- tained in a state of good repair, safe, capable of being used and in- stalled in accordance with the adopted Electrical Code of the Ap- plicable Governing Body. + Where the determination is made, upon examination of the exist- ing electrical, service supply, that such electrical service supply is obsolete or is being used in such manner as would constitute a hazard to the occupants or would otherwise constitute a hazard to life and property, the following shall be used as a guide for determining the potential use and adequacy of such service supply: Gross Area of Minimum Capacity of,x ` Habitable Space Service Supply 0- 600 sq. ft. 60 amp service 601 -1000 sq. ft. 100 amp service 1001 -1500 sq. ft. 150 amp service 1501- over 200 amp service SECTION 305 — MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HEATING 305.1— GENERAL Every dwelling unit shall have provisions for providing heat in accordance with Section 305.2 or Section 305.3. 305.2— CENTRAL AND ELECTRICAL HEATING SYSTEMS *Every central or electric heating system shall be of sufficient capacity so as to heat each dwelling unit to which it is connected 17 with a minimum temperature of 70° F.'measured at a point 3 febt above the floor during ordinary minimum winter conditions. 305.3 —OTHER HEATING FACILITIES Where a central or electric heating system is not provided, each dwelling unit shall be provided with sufficient fireplaces, .chimneys, flues, or gas vents whereby heating appliances may be connected so as to furnish a minimum temperature of 70° F. measured at a point three feet above the floor during ordinary minimum winter conditions. 305.4 — INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE Heating appliances and facilities shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code and shall be maintained in a safe and good working condition. SECTION 306 — MINIMUM STANDARDS. FOR SPACE, USE AND LOCATIONS `- 306.1— GENERAL ' No person shall occupy or shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling, rooming house, dwelling unit, or rooming unit which does not comply with the following minimum standards for space, use and location: 306.2 — DWELLING TWIT Every dwelling unit shall contain at least one hundred and fifty square feet of habitable floor area for the first occupant, at least one hundred square feet of additional habitable floor area for each of the next three occupants, and at least seventy -five square feet of additional habitable floor area for each additional occupant. 306.3 —ROOMS OCCUPIED FOR SLEEPING PURPOSES In every dwelling unit and in every rooming unit, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant shall contain at least seventy square feet of floor area, and every room occupied for sleep- ing purposes by more than due occupant shall contain at least fifty square feet of floor area for each occupant twelve years of age and over and at least thirty -five square feet of floor area for each occupant under twelve years of age. 306.4 —FLOOR AREA CALCULATION Floor area shall be calculated on the basis of habitable room area. However, closet area'and hall area -within the dwelling unit, where 18 SECTION 107 — APPEALS ' ' 107.1 —TIME LIMIT (a) Whenever it is claimed that the true intent and meaning of this Code or any of the regulations thereunder have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the owner, or his duly authorized agent, may appeal from the decision of the Building Official to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Notice of appeal shall be in .+ writing and filed within 30 days after the decision is rendered by the Building Official. . (b) In case of a building or structure which, in the opinion of the Building Official, is unsafe or dangerous, the Building Official may, in his order, limit the time for such appeal to a shorter period. Appeals hereunder shall be on forms provided by the Building Official. SECTION 108 — DECISIONS OF THE HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS 108.1— VARIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS (a) The Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals, when so appealed to and after a hearing, may vary the application of any provision of this Code to any particular case when, in its opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice, and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this Code or public interest, or when, in its opinion the interpretation of the Building Official should be modified or reversed. (b) A decision of the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals to vary the application of any provision of this Code or to modify an order of the Building Official shall specify in what manner such variation or modification is made, the conditions upon which it is made and the reasons therefor. 100.2 — DECISIONS :1 (a) Every decision of the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall be final, subject, however, to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have at law or in equity. It shall be in writing, and shall indicate the vote upon the decision. Every decision shall be promptly filed in the office of the Building Official, and shall be open to public inspection; a certified copy shall be sent by mail or otherwise to the appellant and a copy shall be kept posted in the office of the Building Official for two weeks after filing. (b) The Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall in every case reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. SECTION 106 — 'HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS 106.1 — APPOINTMENT There is hereby established by the Applicable Governing Body a board to be called the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals, which shall consist of five (5) members. Such Board shall be com- posed of one Realtor, one Physician, one Architect, Engineer or General Contractor, one Building Materials Dealer, and one Member at Large, from the home owners of the governed area. The said Board shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority. In the event it would not be possible to fill the membership of the Board in all the categories listed above, the chief appointing authority may select the remaining membership, at its own discretion, from business and professional residents of the governed area. 106.2 —TERM OF OFFICE Of the members first appointed two shall be appointed for a term of one year, two for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, and thereafter they shall be appointed for terms of four years. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the manner in which original appointments are required to be made. Continued absence of any member from regular meetings of the Board shall, at the discretion of the chief appointing authority, render any such member liable to immediate removal from office. 106.3 — QUORUM Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. In vary- ing the application of any provisions of this Code or in modifying an order of the Building Official, affirmative votes of the majority present, but not less than three affirmative votes shall be required. No board member shall act in a case in which he has a personal interest. 106.5 — PROCEDURE The Board shall establish rules and regulations for its own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code. The Board shall meet at regular intervals, to be determined by the Chair- man, or in any event, the Board shall meet within ten days after notice of appeal has been received. provided, may count for not more than ten per cent of the required habitable floor area. At least one -half of the floor area of every habitable room shall have a ceiling height of at least seven feet; and the floor area of any part of any room where the ceiling height is less than four and one -half feet shall not be considered as part of the floor area in computing the total floor area of the room to determine maximum permissible occupancy. - 386.5 — OCCUPANT For the purposes of this section a person under one year of age shall not be counted as an occupant. 306.6 — CELLAR No cellar shall be used for living purposes. 306.7 — BASEMENTS No basement shall be used for living purposes unless: - (a) The floor and walls are substantially water tight; (b) The total window area, total openable area and ceiling height are equal to those required for habitable rooms; ` (c) The required minimum window area of every habitable mom is entire ly above the grade adjoining such window area, not including stair wells or access ways. SECTION 307 — MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SAFE AND SANITARY MAINTENANCE 307.1— GENERAL No person shall occupy as Owner- occupant or shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling, rooming house, dwelling unit, or rooming unit which does not comply with the following minimum standards for safe and sanitary maintenance: 307.2— EXTERIOR FOUNDATION, WALLS, AND ROOFS Every foundation wall, exterior wall and exterior roof shall be A e substantially weathertight, watertight, and rodent proof; all exterior C walls shall be made impervious to the adverse effects of weather by periodic application of paint or a similar protective coating and shall P be kept in a sound condition and good repair. All foundation walls and exterior roofs shall be maintained in a safe manner and capable of supporting the loads which normal use may cause to be placed thereon. 19 307.3— INTERIOR FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be substantially rodent proof; shall be kept in sound condition and good repair; and shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon. 307.4 — WINDOWS AND DOORS Every window, exterior door and basement or cellar door and hatchway shall be substantially weathertight, watertight and rodent proof; and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair. 307.5— STAIRS, PORCHES AND APPURTENANCE Every inside and outside stair, porch, and any appurtenance thereto shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon; and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. 307.6 — BATHR0031 FLOORS Every bathroom floor surface and water closet compartment floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be sub- stantially impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. 307.7— SUPPLIED FACILITIES Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility, which is required under this Code shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be maintained in sound working condition. 307.8—DRAINAGE Every yard shall be properly graded so as to obtain thorough drainage and so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water. 307.9 — EGRESS Every dwelling unit shall be provided with means of egress as required by the Building Code. SECTION 308 — MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CONTROL OF INSECTS, RODENTS AND INFESTATIONS 308.1— SCREENS In every dwelling unit, for protection against mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit 20 ceding year. He shall incorporate in said report a summary of the decisions of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals during said year. SECTION 104 — INSPECTIONS 104.1— INSPECTIONS (a) The Building Official shall of his own volition or upon I receipt of complaints cause to be made such inspections as are neces- sary to determine the fitness of a dwelling unit for human occupancy. He shall make a record of every such inspection and of all violations {4 of this Code. (b) The Building Official shall make, or cause to be made by his deputy, the inspections called for by these requirements. (c) The Applicable Governing Body shall not provide, nor permit another to provide (either public or private) utility services such as water, gas, electricity, sewer, etc., to any substandard dwelling unit becoming vacant until such dwelling unit has been inspected, brought into compliance with this code and the Building Code, and a valid Certificate of Occupancy as required, has been issued. This require- ment shall not preclude the temporary use of such utility services as may be deemed necessary during construction, repair or alteration. The Building Official shall be responsible for making the determina- tion as to when such "temporary services" may be necessary. (d) No building, plumbing, electrical, gas or other permit, as may be required, for an addition, alteration or repair of an existing substandard dwelling unit shall be issued until such time as an inspection of the property has been made to determine the feasibility of rehabilitation of such dwelling unit. (See Section 101.4) SECTION 105 — HARDSHIPS is 4 105.1 "Where the literal application of the requirements of this Cede would appear to cause undue hardship on an owner or tenant or when it is claimed that the true intent and meaning of this Code or any of the regulations therein have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the owner of such building or structure, or his duly authorized agent, may appeal from the decision of the Building Official to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals," as set forth in Section 107 — Appeals. (b) The Building Official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such building a notice: "THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE AND ITS USE OR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL." Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs are made or demolition is completed. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation or their agents, or other servants, to remove such notice without written permission of the Building Official, or for any person to enter the building except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing same. (c) The owner, agent or person in control shall have the right, except in cases of emergency, to appeal from the decision of the Building Official, as provided hereinafter, and to appear before the Board of Adjustments and Appeals at a specified time and place to show cause why he should not comply with said notice. (d) In case the owner, agent or person in control cannot be found within the stated time limit, or, if such owner, agent, or person in control shall fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with notice to repair, rehabilitate, or to demolish and remove said building or structure or portion thereof, the Building Official, after having ascertained the cost, shall cause such building or structure or portion thereof, to be demolished, secured, or required to remain vacant. (e) Costs incurred under paragraph 103.2 (d) shall be charged to the owner of the premises involved and shall be collected in the manner provided by law. 103.3 — REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED BY CODE Any requirement, not specifically covered by this code, found necessary for the safety, health, and general welfare of the occupants of any dwelling, shall be determined by the Building Official subject to appeal to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. 103.5 — LIABILITY Any officer or employee, or member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, charged with the enforcement of this Code, in the dis- charge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable person- ally, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against any officer or employee because of this Code shall be defended by the Department of Law until the final termination of the proceedings. 103.6 — REPORTS The Building Official shall annually submit a report to the Chief Administrator covering the work of the department during the pre- to outdoor space shall have supplied and installed screens and a self - closing device; and every window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall like- wise be supplied with screens installed. 308.2— RODENT CONTROL Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with screens installed or such other approved device as will effectively prevent their en- trance. 308.3 — INFESTATION Every occupancy of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall he responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests therein or on the premises; and every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. Notwithstanding the foregoing pro- visions of this sub-section, -whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rat proof or reasonably insect proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner. SECTION 309 — RUBBISH AND GARBAGE 309.1— RUBBISH Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with adequate rubbish storage facilities. 309.2 — GARBAGE Every dwelling unit shall have adequate garbage disposal facili- ties or garbage storage containers, having a capacity of not more than 30 gallons each container. SECTION 310 — RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS 310.1— PUBLIC AREAS Every owner of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof. 310.2— DWELLING UNIT Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit, and premises thereof which he occupies and controls. 310.3 — GARBAGE Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his garbage, and any other organic waste which might provide food for rodents, in a clean and sanitary manner, by placing it in the garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers. In all cases the occupants shall be responsible for the availability of garbage storage containers. 310.4—RUBBISH Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish storage facilities. In all cases the owner shall be responsible for the availability of rubbish storage facilities. 310.5 —EXTERMINATION See Section 308.3 — Infestation. 310.6 — PLUMBING FIXTURES Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all plumbing fix- tures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof. 310.7 —CARE OF FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND STRUCTURE No occupant shall willfully destroy, deface, or impair any of the facilities, equipment or any part of the structure of a dwelling unit, dwelling, multi - dwelling or apartment. 310.8 —CARE OF PREMISES It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of a residential (1 building, structure or property to utilize the premises of such resi- dential property for the open storage of any abandoned motor vehicle, ice box, refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish V or similar items. It shall be the duty and responsibility of every such owner or occupant to keep the premises of such residential property clean and to remove from the premises all such abandoned items, as listed above, including but not limited to weeds, dead trees, ` trash, garbage, etc., upon notice from the Building Official. - - . . �l Note: (For the purposes of this section, an abandoned motor vehicle is defined as one that is in a state of disrepair and incapable of being moved under its own power.) by this act, shall be financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material, or appliances for the construction, alteration, or mainten- ance of a building, or in the making of plans or of specifications therefor, unless he is the owner of such building. No such officer or employee shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or with the interests of the department. 102.5 — RECORDS The Building Official shall keep, or cause to be kept, a record of the business of the department. The records of the department shall be open to public inspection. SECTION 103 — POWERS AND DUTIES OF BUILDING OFFICIAL 103.1— RIGHT OF ENTRY The Building Official shall enforce the provisions of this code, and he, or his duly authorized representative upon presentation of proper identification to the owner, agent, or tenant in charge of such property, may enter any building, structure, dwelling, apartment, apartment house, or premises, during all reasonable hours, except in cases of emergency where extreme hazards are known to exist which may involve the potential loss of life or severe property damage in which case the'above limitations shall not apply. 103.2— UNSAFE BUILDINGS, DWELLINGS, APARTMENT HOUSES, AND ROOMING HOUSES All dwellings, apartment houses, rooming houses or buildings or structures used as such which are unsafe, unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, or not provided with adequate egress; or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, or abandonment, are severally in contemplation of this section, unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared illegal and t4 shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the following procedure: (a) Whenever the Building Official shall find any building or structure or portion thereof to be unsafe, unsanitary, or unfit for human habitation,.he shall in accordance with established procedure for legal notices, give the owner, agent, or person in control of such building or structure written notice stating the defects thereof. This notice shall require the owner within a stated time either to complete specified repairs or improvements, or to demolish and remove the building or structure or portion thereof. building are made to an existing building, such building shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Building Code of the Applica- ble Governing Body for new buildings. (b) If an existing building is damaged by fire or otherwise in excess of fifty percent of its then physical value before such damage is repaired, it shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Building Code of the Applicable Governing Body for new buildings. (c) If the cost of such alterations or repairs, or the amount of such damage, is more than twenty -five but not more than fifty per- cent of the then physical value of the building, the portions to be altered or repaired shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Building Code of the Applicable Governing Body for new build- ings to such extent as the Building Official may determine. (d) Repairs and alterations, not covered by the preceding'para- graphs of this section, restoring a building to its condition previous to damage or deterioration, or altering it in conformity with the pro- visions of the Building Code of the Applicable Governing Body or in such manner as will not extend or increase an existing non- conform- ity or hazard, may be made with the same kind of materials as those of which the building is constructed. (e) For the purposes of this section the "Physical Value" of a building or structure, as hereinafter defined, shall be determined by the Building Official. 101.5 — MAINTENANCE All buildings or structures, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by this Code in a building when erected, altered, or repaired, shall be maintained in good work- ing order. The owner, or his designated agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises to the extent set out in Section 310 of this Code. The tenant shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises to the extent set out in Section 310 of this Code. SECTION 102 — ORGANIZATION 102.1— ENFORCEMENT OFFICER There is hereby established by the Applicable Governing Body provisions for the enforcement of this Code by the Building Official. 102.2— RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEES No officer or employee connected with the department, except one whose only connection is as a member of the board, established Gha CHAPTER IV ROOMING HOUSES �G SECTION 401 — GENERAL No building or structure of wood frame construction in excess of two and one -half (2%) stories in height or in excess of 7,000 square feet in floor area shall be used as a Rooming House. 401.1 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED No building or structure classified as a "Residential Occupancy ", as' defined in Section 201.2, shall be used, in whole or in part, as a Rooming House until a Certificate of Occupancy for such use has been issued by the Building Official. 401.2— MINIMUM SANITARY FACILITIES REQUIRED Each "Residential Occupancy ", as hereinbefore defined, designed or intended to be used as a Rooming House shall contain the following sanitary facilities and equipment: WatK Cl-t, Urinal WalorlK Brth Tohs x Shower Male: 1 for each 10 1 for each 25 1 for each 12 1 for each 8 persons persons persons persons Female: 1 for each 8 The installation 1 for each 12 1 for each 8 persons of female urinals persons persons shall be optional. 401.3 —LIGHT AND VENTILATION The minimum requirements for light and ventilation as set forth in Section 303 and 304 shall apply to any Residential Occupancy used or intended to be used as a Rooming House. 401.4 —ROOM OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS The minimum standards for space, use and occupancy as set forth in Section 306.3 shall apply to any Residential Occupancy used or intended to be used as a Rooming House. 401.5— EGRESS REQUIREMENTS Every Residential Occupancy used or intended to be used as a Rooming House shall be. provided with means of egress as required by the Building Code adopted by the Applicable Governing Body. 23 /� SUGGESTED OR SAMPLE ADOPTING ORDINANCE Foreword: This suggested ordinance is offered merely as a guide in the adoption of minimum housing standards and should not be construed as meeting every local situation. Whereas the basic ele- ments of an adopting ordinance are suggested, local legal assistance in the drafting of any specific legislation is desirable. In some instances it may be necessary to amend the provisions of the proposed code in order that it may meet specific requirements of the local charter or state statutes. In every instance, care should be exercised to assure that the applicable governing body has the authority to adopt and enforce the proposed code. APPENDIX A ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance Establishing Minimum Standards Governing the Use, Occupancy and Maintenance of Dwellings, Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures; Establishing Minimum Standards Governing Supplied Utilities and Facilities, and other Physical things and Con- ditions Essential to make Dwellings Safe, Sanitary, and Fit for Human Habitation; Establishing Minimum Standards Governing the Condition and Maintenance of Dwellings and Accessory Structures; Fixing Certain Responsibilities and Duties of Owners and Occupants of Dwellings; Creating a Board of Housing Code Appeals and Fixing the Duties and Responsibilities Thereof; Authorizing the Inspection of Dwellings and Accessory Structures and Providing for the Con- demnation of all Buildings and Structures Deemed Unfit for Human Habitation and Use; and, Fixing Penalties for Violations. Whereas, within the area of jurisdiction of the (City- County, etc.) of (State) there are or may be dwellings, dwelling units and accessory structures which are unfit for human habitation and use due to inadequate maintenance, obsolescence or abandonment; con- taining defects increasing the hazards of fire, accident, or other calamities, and which by reason of the lack of maintenance, inade- quate ventilation, light and sanitary facilities or other conditions rendering such dwellings and accessory structures unsafe, unsanitary and dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety, morals, and gen- eral welfare of the community; and, Whereas, experience and accepted - national housing surveys have clearly demonstrated that such conditions result in a large measure from improper maintenance, inadequate sanitary facilities, over- crowded conditions in residential occupancies, buildings and premises and from general neighborhood neglect; and, - CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION SECTION 101 —TITLE AND SCOPE t 101.1 —TITLE ,„The provisions embraced within the following chapters and sec- tions shall constitute and be known and may be cited as "The South - f, ern Standard Housing Code ", hereinafter referred to as "this Code ". 10.1.2 —CODE REMEDIAL This Code is hereby declared to be remedial, and shall be con- strued to secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof —which are public safety, health, and general welfare— through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of dwellings, apartment houses, rooming houses or buildings, struc- tures or premises used as such. 101.3 —SCOPE (a) The provisions of this Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, mainten- ance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. (b) No provision of this Code shall be held to deprive any federal or state agency, or any municipal authority having jurisdic- tion, of any power or authority which it had on the effective date of this act or of any remedy then existing for the enforcement of its orders; nor- shall it deprive any individual or corporation of its 'legal rights as provided by law. (c) The provisions of this Code shall apply to all Mobile homes fA and house trailers used as a Residential Occupancy in excess of thirty (30) days. -- 101.4 — EXISTING BUILDINGS The provisions of this Code shall apply to any dwelling, apart- ment, apartment house or rooming house irrespective of when said building was constructed, altered, or repaired. (a) If, within any period of twelve months, alterations or repairs costing in excess of fifty percent of the then physical value of the .ip CONTENTS CHAPTER I — ADMINISTRATION SECTION 101 —Title and Scope 102 — Organization 103— Powers and Duties of Building Officials 104— Inspections 105 — Hardships 106— Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals 107 — Appeals 108 — Decisions of the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals 109 — Violations and Penalties 110 —Validity CHAPTER II — DEFINITIONS SECTION 201 — Definitions CHAPTER III — MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DWELLINGS AND APARTMENTS FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION SECTION 301— General 302—'Minimum Standards for Plumbing Systems and Equipment 303 — Minimum Requirements for Light and Ventilation 304 — Minimum Requirements for Electrical Systems 305 — Minimum Requirements for Heating 306— Minimum Standards for Space, Use and Locations 307 — Minimum Standards for Safe and Sanitary Main- tenance 308 — Minimum Standards for Control of Insects, Rodents and Infections 309 — Rubbish and Garbage 310 — Responsibilities of Owners and Occupants CHAPTER IV — ROOMING HOUSES SECTION 401— General APPENDICES APPENDIX A— Suggested or Sample Adopting Ordinance APPENDIX B— Suggested or Sample of a Typical Housing Inspec- tor's Report APPENDIX C— Suggested or Sample Housing Code Enforcement Master Control Card r Whereas, it has now become common knowledge that these condi- tions can be relieved, in a measure prevented and often eliminated through planned and properly enforced minimum housing standards, resulting thereby in the upgradmg of living conditions and an over- all enhancement of the general health, safety and welfare of all resi- dents and property owners of the community; and, Whereas, the Southern Building Code Congress, a non - profit association, has developed and made available a set of minimum housing standards which have been recognized as being acceptable as a model housing code; and, Whereas, Chapter , Section of the General Statutes of the State of provides that such model codes may be adopted by reference. - Now, Therefore Be It Enacted, That, Section 1. The Southern Standard Housing Code, being particu- larly the 1965 edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as may hereinafter be amended, of which not less than three (3) copies have been and are now filed in the office of the (recorder of the applicable governing body) of the (City- County, etc.) and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the previsions therein shall be controlling in the use, maintenance and occupancy of all dwellings, dwelling units and /or structures within the area of jurisdiction of the (City, County, etc.). Section 2. Nothing in this ordinance or in the code hereby adopt- ed shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding now pending in any court, or any rights acquired or liability incurred, nor any cause or causes of action accrued or existing, under any act or ordi- nance repealed hereby. Nor shall any right or remedy of any char- acter be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance. Section 3. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance or of the code hereby adopted shall not invalidate other sections or previsions thereof. Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in force at the time that this ordinance shall take effect and inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage for the welfare of the (City- County, etc.) requiring it. Date Approved: Approved: 19— (Chia( E.-ti. d AOpli,01, Gm.inp 0.0) Attest: Date Approved: 19 (aaprder a CIaY) 25 t I� APPENDIX 'B ... �1 SUGGESTED OR SAMPLE OF A TYPICAL HOUSING INSPECTOR'S REPORT Address Owner A ddre ss Mortgagee Address Agent A ddress Subdivision Rlock No._Tot No. Lot Size Zoning Type Occupancy Facilities Available: Water�__Sanitary Sewer —Electrical Power—Gas-- No. of Dwelling Units Over Occupancy _ Condition of Building Indicates: Conserve — Rehabilitate — Demolish -_ 26 Y FOREWORD 1 This is the Southern Standard Housing Code presented by the Southern Building Code Congress. The Southern Building Code Con- gress is a non - profit, non - political Southern municipal and county association dedicated to the development of good local government 1 through the promulgation of a comprehensive system of modern, up- to -date building, plumbing, housing and gas codes each of which is designed to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community adopting and administering these codes. This Code is primarily a Housing Code which contains the basic minimum housing standards deemed essential for safe and healthful living and which provides the basic minimum requirements under which any residential occupancy should be governed or controlled. This Housing Code, one of the four major codes produced by the Southern Building Code Congress, is strictly a minimum Housing Code relating principally to the use, maintenance and occupancy of existing residential buildings and should not be construed as being a residential or dwelling construction code. It has nothing to do with safe building construction standards or requirements. These are con- , tained in the Southern Standard Building, Plumbing and. Gas Codes, each of which may be adopted separately, if desired. The Southern Building Code Congress recommends the adoption .r. and administration of all four of the Southern Standard Codes in order that the community may be clothed with a protection to life, health and safety, of which it may be justly proud in the years to come. �I SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS H. N. Caraway Executive Director .w SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS 1116eBrown•Marx Building Birmingham, Alabama 35203 HUBERT N. CARAWAY, Executive Director • HOUSING CODE - COMMITTEE EDWIN B. LANCASTER, Chairman Code Research and Revision Committee A.I.A. Architect, P. O. Box 10 Auburn, Alabama RAY KNOPP, Chairman R. E. YONGE, Chairman Englneering and Advisory Committee Plumbing Code Committee Building Official Building Official Key West, Florida Ocala, Florida FORREST NELSON, Chairman H. N. OLDHAM, Chairman Plumbing Advisory Committee Gas Code Committee Building Official Amarillo, Texas Beaumont, Texas I I a CHECK LIST r_ 27 M >'v l 1' APPENDIX C SUGGESTED OR SAMPLE HOUSING CODE i ENFORCEMENT MASTER CONTROL CARD Minimum size card 4" x 6 ". Entries suggested on the card may_ be changed or altered to fit local conditions. HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT MASTER CARD Address _ Owner Addresv Agent Address Type Building----No. Stories—Occupancy----Zoning- No. of D. U. —No. of Occupants Exceeding No. Permitted — Owner Occupant. — Renter —White won -White Water Closets Lays Tubs /Showers Sinks Building St'd Sub -St'd. U.'s Sub -St'd Condition Indicates: ConserveRehabilitate emolish- Inspected Hates of Notices Dates of Hearings Determinations Permits Issued Follow Up Inspections Violations Corrected— SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSING CODE t ADOPTED NOVEMBER 1959 BY Y SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES WQagVlLO�C � o � n o m CONGRESS K 1965 EDITION WITH REVISIONS AND CHANGES OFFICIALLY APPROVED ey AT ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE Mobile, Alabama October 25.29, 1964 28 f . i COPYRIGHT 1965 BY SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS 1116 BROWN -MARX BUILDING BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA 95209 o oQ o ©gwo kL WOOOOMG Ot3 osom