§ 14-28. Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of occupants in buildings used or intended to be used for human habitation as hereafter provided by:

(1)

Establishing minimum standards for exterior property areas, exterior structure, interior structure, basic facilities, light and ventilation, occupancy requirements, and fire safety. These standards are designed to be reasonably high but at the same time practical and attainable.

(2)

Fixing the responsibilities of owners, operators, occupants, and responsible local agents of dwellings and dwelling units.

(3)

Providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.

(Code 1977, § 8.602; Ord. No. 91-13, § 1, 4-9-91; Ord. No. 2012-03, § 1, 2-21-12)