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wbich violate or do non comply with one or more of the <br /> minim~n~ standards of fitness or one or more of the require- <br /> ments established by this ordinance. <br /> <br /> (26) Words baving certain meaning. ~enever the words "dwelling, <br /> ~ hnit, roo~ing house, rooming unit, premises' are <br /> used in this ordinance, they shall be construed as though <br /> they were followed by the words "or mny parn thereof' . <br /> <br /> Section !I!. Minimum Standards of Fitness for Dwal!in~s and <br /> ~ellin~ Units_ <br /> <br /> (a) Every dwelling and dwelling unit use~ as a human <br /> habitation, ~or held ou~ for use as a h~n~an habitation, <br /> shall comply with all of the minimum standards of <br /> fitness for h~nan habitation and all of the require- <br /> ments of Sections 4,5,6,7,8, and 9 of this ordinance. <br /> <br /> (b) No person shall occupy as owner-occupant~ or let no <br /> another for occupancy or use as a h~uman habitation <br /> any dwelling or dwelling unit which does no~ comply <br /> with all of the minimum standards of fitness for <br /> human habitation and al% of the requirements of Sections <br /> 4,5,6,7,8, and 9 of this ordinance. <br /> <br />-- Section IV. Minimum Standards for Structural Condition. The <br /> following standards shall constitute the minimum standards-for structural <br /> condition of a dwelling or dwelling unit: <br /> <br /> (1) Walls or partitions or supporting members, sills, joists, <br /> rafters, or other structural members shall not list, lean or <br /> buckle, and shall non be rotten, deteriorated, or uamaged~ <br /> and shall not have holes or cracks which might a~mit rodents. <br /> <br /> (2) Floors or roofs shall have adequate supporting members and <br /> strength ~o be reasonably safe for the purpose used. <br /> <br /> (3) Foundations, foundation walls, pzers or onher foundation <br /> supports shall not be deteriorated or damaged. <br /> <br /> (4) Steps, stairs, landings, porches, or other par~s or appur- <br /> tenances shall be maintained in. such condition that they <br /> will non fail or collapse. <br /> <br /> (5)Adequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic <br /> shall be provided. <br /> <br /> (6) Interior walls and ceilings of all rooms, closets and hall~ <br /> ways shall be finished of suitable materials, which will, by <br /> use of reasonable household methods promote sanitation and <br /> and cleanliness, and shall be maintained in such a manner <br /> so as to enable the occupants to maintain reasonable privacy <br /> between various spaces~ <br /> <br /> <br />