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3) Electrical systems that are unsafe due to: dangerous overloading; damaged or deteriorated equipment; improperly taped or spliced wiring; exposed or uninsu]ated wires; distribution systems of extension cords or other temporary methods, ungrounded system, ungrounded appliances in contact with earth. 4) Plumbing systems that are inoperatable or unsanitary due to: leaking waste systems, fixtures, and traps; lack of a water closet; lack of washing and bathing facilities; cross connection of pure water supply with fixtures of sewage lines, or system failure. ~) Structural systems, walls, chimneys, ceilings, roofs, foundations, and floor systems that will not safely carry imposed loads. 6) Rubbish, garbage, human waste, decaying vermin or dead animals, animal waste, other materials rendering it unsanitary for human occupancy. 7) Infestation of rodents, insects, vermin, and other pests. 8) Water supply that is inoperable or unsanitary due to: leaking supply pipes, fixtures, and traps, cross connection with sewage lines, or system failure. ARTICLE V: BASIC REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF RESH)ENTIAL PROPERTIES SECTION 110.195A - Plumbing, heating, ventilating, and electrical service: Every owner shall be responsible for the provision and maintenance of plumbing, heating, electrical, and ventilating service to each dwelling unit. SECTION ll0.195B - Supplied heat to non-controlling occupant: Whenever the occupant lacks direct control over the supplied heat to a dwelling unit or rooming unit, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to maintain minimum heating standards as set forth in Section 110.192C. SECTION 110.195C- Climate control as integral function: When facilities for interior climate control (heating, cooling, and /or humidity control) are integral functions of structures containing dwelling units or rooming units, it shall be the responsibility of the owner that such facilities are maintained and operated in a continuous manner and in accordance with the designed capacity of the installed equipment. During instances when the integral equipment is inoperative because of power or mechanical failure, alternative provisions for fresh air ventilation of each dwelling or rooming unit shall be the responsibility of the owner. SECTION 110.195D - Illumination, public halls, and stairways: Every public hall and stairway in every multiple family dwelling shall be adequately lighted by natural or electric light at all times so as to provide effective illumination in all parts thereof. Every public hall and stairway in structures containing not mere than two (2) dwelling units may be supplied with conveniently located light switches controlling an adequate lighting system which may be turned on when needed, instead of full time lighting. SECTION 110.195E - Fire Exits: 1) No fire exit shall be permitted which is so far removed from any dwelling unit or in such condition as to be deemed unsafe or dangerous and not fit for the purpose. 2) All exit stairways in multiple dwellings having more than two (2) occupied levels shall be separated from each other by a substantial separation of at least a one (1) hour fire resistance rating as detailed in the Uniform Building Code as adopted by City Ordinance.