Ordinance - #89-10 - 05/23/1989 - Laserfiche WebLink

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3) All multiple dwellings having more than two (2) levels, and the lowest level at an elevation less than grade and having the exit at grade level, shall provide a substantial barrier constructed and places so as to prevent a person from proceeding down the stairs to a level lower than the level of exit. 4) Every apartment building with twenty-five (25) or more living units shall provide emergency lighting in the exit ways, corridors, and systems in accordance with Chapter 5-1021 ofN. F.P.A. Std. 101. SECTION 110.195F - AUTOMATIC ALARM: 1) All multiple dwellings having in excess of four (4) dwelling units shall provide a manually operated alarm system capable of alerting all the occupants of the structure. Each such alarm system shall be activated by a manual pull station located at each exit door and by an automatic device located in the utilities and/or room in which the heat supply is located. Such device shall be a product of combustion detector other than heat, bearing the approval of the Underwriters Laboratories or Factory Mutuals Testing Service for such service, or the International Conference of Building Officials. 2) Every dwelling unit within an apartment house, lodging house or hotel, and every guest room in a lodging house or hotel used for sleeping shall be provided with a smoke detector capable of detecting products of combustion other than heat and conforming to the requirements of the Underwriters Laboratories, or approved by the International Conference of Building Officials. When actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm in the dwelling unit or guest room. SECTION 110.195G - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: All fixed and portable fire protection systems and appliances must be accessible and maintained for immediate emergency use. SECTION 110.195H - PROHIBITING INSIDE CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL APPLIANCES: It shall be unlawful for the owner of any multiple dwelling to allow electrical drop cords, extension cords or any electrical wire to run from any electrical outlet from inside the multiple dwelling for service to an electrical appliance outside of a multiple dwelling. ARTICLE VI: PROVISIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF BASIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES IN MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS SECTION 110.196A - PLUMBING, HEATING, AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE: Every owner of a mobile home park shall be responsible for the provision and maintenance of plumbing, heating and electrical service to each mobile home. All utilities shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the laws of the state, the recommendations of the state health department, and the ordinances and requirements of the City. SECTION 110.196B - ILLUMINATION: Every public hall and stairway in every mobile park community building shall be adequately lighted by natural or electric light at all times so as to provide effective illumination in all parts thereof. ARTICLE VII: UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION SECTION 110.197A - DECLARATION: Any dwelling unit which is damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin or rodent infested, or which lacks provision for illumination, ventilation, or sanitary facilities to the extent that the defects create a hazard to the health, safety, or welfare of .the occupants or of the public may be declared unfit for human habitation. Whenever any dwelling unit has been declared unfit for human habitation the city Building Official shall order same vacated within a reasonable time and shall post a placard on