§ 27. Standards for Owner-Occupied Single Family Structures.

Every owner-occupied single family structure shall conform to the requirements set forth in this Section and Section 19 of this Code.

(a)

Exterior walls shall be substantially free of holes, breaks, splits, loose or decayed boards or member, and of any other defects which allow penetration of moisture or other elements of weather to the interior portions of the walls or to the habitable areas of the building, and shall be maintained in sound condition and workmanlike maintenance and repair.

(b)

All exterior wood surfaces other than cedar, cypress or redwood shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint or other protective coating or treatment; and exterior metal surfaces shall be protected from corrosion by paint or other protective covering.

(c)

The exterior of the dwelling, including its premises, yards, lawns, courts and alleys, shall be kept clean, clear and free of any accumulation of filth, rubbish, garbage, debris, combustible materials, junk, junk vehicles, kudzu, excessive growth or weeds, grass, shrubs, bushes or other matter conducive to rodent, vermin or insect infestation. The dwelling also shall be kept clean, clear and free of conditions conducive to rodent, vermin or insect infestation. The dwelling also shall be kept clean, clear and free of conditions conducive to spread of fire or disease.

(d)

A permanently fixed lavatory basin connected to an approved water supply with running water and connected to an approved sewage disposal system shall be provided.

(e)

A permanently fixed kitchen sink connected to an approved water supply with running water and connected to an approved sewage disposal system shall be provided.

(f)

Heating facilities shall be provided with primary heating facilities which, shall be installed in accordance with the City of Atlanta's Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Code and shall be capable of safely and adequately heating each habitable room kitchen, bathroom or water closet compartment to a temperature of seventy-two (72°) Fahrenheit in the area three feet above the floor and three feet from the exterior wall when the outside temperature is twenty-two (22°) degrees Fahrenheit.

(1)

The following heating facilities, for the purpose of this Code, shall not be considered a primary heating facility:

(1)

Open fireplaces

(2)

Portable heaters (including electric and liquid fired heaters)

(2)

Gas fired heaters installed in bedrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be of the vented type and shall be connected to an effective chimney or gas vent and equipped with a 100% safety shut-off device;

(3)

All unvented gas fired room heaters shall be equipped with an oxygen depletion sensitive safety shut-off system. Unvented room heaters shall not be installed in bedrooms or other sleeping rooms;

(4)

All heating equipment shall be listed and installed in accordance with the listing and the manufacturers instruction;

(g)

Approved smoke detectors shall be installed on each level of every dwelling unit, which when activated shall give an alarm audible in all sleeping areas.

(h)

A functioning flush water closet properly connected to an approved water supply and sewage system shall be provided in a room separate from other living areas; with an approved interior door and latch to afford privacy to the occupant.

(i)

Any electric circuit, including wires fixtures and outlets, shall be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair; adequate overcurrent protection based on existing use shall be provided.

(j)

Any plumbing or gas system, including piping, fixtures and outlets, shall be maintained in a safe condition.

(k)

Any heating, cooling or cooking system using combustible fuel shall be properly ventilated;

(l)

The roof shall be free of leaks or other defects which admit moisture;

(m)

All windows shall contain glass or a suitable glass substitute;

(n)

A covered storage container of the size and type prescribed by the Department of Public Works or otherwise serviceable garbage facilities shall be maintained.

(Ord. No. 1996-79, § 7, 11-12-96)