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Chapters 91 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE*

ARTICLE I. ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

Sec. 91-1. Title.
Sec. 91-2. Scope.
Sec. 91-3. Intent.
Sec. 91-4. Severability.

DIVISION 2. APPLICABILITY

Sec. 91-5. General.
Sec. 91-6. Maintenance.
Sec. 91-7. Application of other codes.
Sec. 91-8. Existing remedies.
Sec. 91-9. Workmanship.
Sec. 91-10. Historic buildings.
Sec. 91-11. Referenced codes and standards.
Sec. 91-12. Requirements not covered by code.
Sec. 91-13. Liability.
Sec. 91-14. Fees.

DIVISION 3. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL

Sec. 91-15. General.
Sec. 91-16. Rule-making authority.
Sec. 91-17. Inspections.
Sec. 91-18. Right of entry.
Sec. 91-19. Identification.
Sec. 91-20. Notices and orders.
Sec. 91-21. Department records.
Sec. 91-22. Coordination of inspections.

DIVISION 4. APPROVAL

Sec. 91-23. Modifications.
Sec. 91-24. Alternative materials, methods and equipment.
Sec. 91-25. Required testing.
Sec. 91-25.1. Test methods.
Sec. 91-25.2. Test reports.
Sec. 91-26. Material and equipment reuse.

DIVISION 5. VIOLATIONS

Sec. 91-27. Unlawful acts.
Sec. 91-28. Notice of violation.
Sec. 91-29. Prosecution of violation.
Sec. 91-30. Violation penalties.
Sec. 91-31. Abatement of violation.

DIVISION 6. NOTICES AND ORDERS

Sec. 91-32. Notice to person responsible.
Sec. 91-33. Form.
Sec. 91-34. Method of service.
Sec. 91-35. Penalties.
Sec. 91-36. Transfer of ownership.

DIVISION 7. UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT

Sec. 91-37. General.
Sec. 91-37.1. Unsafe structures.
Sec. 91-37.2. Unsafe equipment.
Sec. 91-37.3. Structure unfit for human occupancy.
Sec. 91-37.4. Unlawful structure.
Sec. 91-38. Closing of vacant structures.
Sec. 91-39. Notice.
Sec. 91-40. Placarding.
Sec. 91-40.1. Placard removal.
Sec. 91-40.2. Prohibited occupancy.

DIVISION 8. EMERGENCY MEASURES

Sec. 91-41. Imminent danger.
Sec. 91-42. Temporary safeguards.
Sec. 91-43. Closing streets.
Sec. 91-44. Emergency repairs.
Sec. 91-45. Costs of emergency repairs.
Sec. 91-46. Hearing.

DIVISION 9. DEMOLITION

Sec. 91-47. General.
Sec. 91-48. Notices and orders.
Sec. 91-49. Failure to comply.
Sec. 91-50. Salvage materials.

ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

Sec. 91-51. Scope.
Sec. 91-52. Interchangeability.
Sec. 91-53. Terms defined in other codes.
Sec. 91-54. Terms not defined.
Sec. 91-55. Parts.

DIVISION 2. GENERAL DEFINITIONS

[Sec. 91-55.1. Definitions.]

ARTICLE III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

Sec. 91-56. Scope.
Sec. 91-57. Responsibility.
Sec. 91-58. Vacant structure and land.

DIVISION 2. EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS

Sec. 91-59. Sanitation.
Sec. 91-60. Grading and drainage.
Sec. 91-61. Sidewalks and driveways.
Sec. 91-62. Weeds.
Sec. 91-63. Rodent harborage.
Sec. 91-64. Exhaust vents.
Sec. 91-65. Accessory structures.

DIVISION 3. SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS

Sec. 91-66. Swimming pools.
Sec. 91-67. Enclosures.

DIVISION 4. EXTERIOR STRUCTURE

Sec. 91-68. General.
Sec. 91-69. Protective treatment.
Sec. 91-70. Premises identification.
Sec. 91-71. Structural members.
Sec. 91-72. Foundation walls.
Sec. 91-73. Exterior walls.
Sec. 91-74. Roofs and drainage.
Sec. 91-75. Decorative features.
Sec. 91-76. Overhang extensions.
Sec. 91-77. Stairways, decks, porches and balconies.
Sec. 91-78. Chimneys and towers.
Sec. 91-79. Handrails and guards.
Sec. 91-80. Window, skylight and door frames.
Sec. 91-80.1. Glazing.
Sec. 91-80.2. Openable windows.
Sec. 91-81. Insect screens.
Sec. 91-82. Doors.
Sec. 91-83. Basement hatchways.
Sec. 91-84. Guards for basement windows.
Sec. 91-85. Building security.
Sec. 91-85.1. Windows.
Sec. 91-85.2. Basement hatchways.

DIVISION 5. INTERIOR STRUCTURE

Sec. 91-86. General.
Sec. 91-87. Structural members.
Sec. 91-88. Interior surfaces.
Sec. 91-89. Stairs and walking surfaces.
Sec. 91-90. Handrails and guards.
Sec. 91-91. Interior doors.

DIVISION 6. HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS

Sec. 91-92. General.

DIVISION 7. RUBBISH AND GARBAGE

Sec. 91-93. Accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
Sec. 91-94. Disposal of rubbish.
Sec. 91-94.1. Rubbish storage facilities.
Sec. 91-95. Disposal of garbage.

DIVISION 8. EXTERMINATION

Sec. 91-96. Infestation.
Sec. 91-97. Owner.
Sec. 91-98. Single occupant.
Sec. 91-99. Multiple occupancy.
Sec. 91-100. Occupant.

ARTICLE IV. LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

Sec. 91-101. Scope.
Sec. 91-102. Responsibility.
Sec. 91-103. Alternative devices.

DIVISION 2. LIGHT

Sec. 91-104. Habitable spaces.
Sec. 91-105. Common halls and stairways.
Sec. 91-106. Other spaces.

DIVISION 3. VENTILATION

Sec. 91-107. Habitable spaces.
Sec. 91-108. Bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Sec. 91-109. Cooking facilities.
Sec. 91-110. Process ventilation.
Sec. 91-111. Clothes dryer exhaust.

DIVISION 4. OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS

Sec. 91-112. Privacy.
Sec. 91-113. Minimum room widths.
Sec. 91-114. Minimum ceiling heights.
Sec. 91-115. Bedroom requirements.
Sec. 91-115.1. Area for sleeping purposes.
Sec. 91-115.2. Access from bedrooms.
Sec. 91-115.3. Water closet accessibility.
Sec. 91-115.4. Prohibited occupancy.
Sec. 91-115.5. Other requirements.
Sec. 91-116. Overcrowding.
Sec. 91-116.1. Sleeping area.
Sec. 91-116.2. Combined spaces.
Sec. 91-117. Efficiency unit.
Sec. 91-118. Food preparation.

ARTICLE V. PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

Sec. 91-119. Scope.
Sec. 91-120. Responsibility.

DIVISION 2. REQUIRED FACILITIES

Sec. 91-121. Dwelling units.
Sec. 91-122. Rooming houses.
Sec. 91-123. Hotels.
Sec. 91-124. Employees' facilities.
Sec. 91-124.1. Drinking facilities.

DIVISION 3. TOILET ROOMS

Sec. 91-125. Privacy.
Sec. 91-126. Location.
Sec. 91-127. Location of employee toilet facilities.
Sec. 91-128. Floor surface.

DIVISION 4. PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES

Sec. 91-129. General.
Sec. 91-130. Fixture clearances.
Sec. 91-131. Plumbing system hazards.

DIVISION 5. WATER SYSTEM

Sec. 91-132. General.
Sec. 91-133. Contamination.
Sec. 91-134. Supply.
Sec. 91-135. Water heating facilities.

DIVISION 6. SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Sec. 91-136. General.
Sec. 91-137. Maintenance.

DIVISION 7. STORM DRAINAGE

Sec. 91-138. General.

ARTICLE VI. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

Sec. 91-139. Scope.
Sec. 91-140. Responsibility.

DIVISION 2. HEATING FACILITIES

Sec. 91-141. Facilities required.
Sec. 91-142. Residential occupancies.
Sec. 91-143. Heat supply.
Sec. 91-144. Occupiable work spaces.
Sec. 91-145. Room temperature measurement.

DIVISION 3. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

Sec. 91-146. Mechanical appliances.
Sec. 91-147. Removal of combustion products.
Sec. 91-148. Clearances.
Sec. 91-149. Safety controls.
Sec. 91-150. Combustion air.
Sec. 91-151. Energy conservation devices.

DIVISION 4. ELECTRICAL FACILITIES

Sec. 91-152. Facilities required.
Sec. 91-153. Service.
Sec. 91-154. Electrical system hazards.

DIVISION 5. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Sec. 91-155. Installation.
Sec. 91-156. Receptacles.
Sec. 91-157. Lighting fixtures.

DIVISION 6. ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS

Sec. 91-158. General.
Sec. 91-159. Elevators.

DIVISION 7. DUCT SYSTEMS

Sec. 91-160. General.

ARTICLE VII. FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

Sec. 91-161. Scope.
Sec. 91-162. Responsibility.

DIVISION 2. MEANS OF EGRESS

Sec. 91-163. General.
Sec. 91-164. Aisles.
Sec. 91-165. Locked doors.
Sec. 91-166. Emergency escape openings.

DIVISION 3. FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS

Sec. 91-167. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies.
Sec. 91-168. Opening protectives.

DIVISION 4. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Sec. 91-169. General.
Sec. 91-170. Smoke alarms.
Sec. 91-171. Power source.
Sec. 91-172. Interconnection.

ARTICLE VIII. REFERENCED STANDARDS

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