§ 6-85. Inspection of buildings.

(a)

Commercial. Prior to occupying any commercial property a certificate of occupancy must be obtained from the building inspections department. All vacant buildings must be secured when not occupied.

(b)

Residential. Prior to occupying any rental property a rental inspection must be paid for and the utilities must be on at the time of the inspection. The following items, including, but not limited to, must be approved prior to occupying a rental property within the City of The Colony.

(1)

Exterior locking hardware must work properly and doors open without keys, special knowledge or special effort.

(2)

Doors and windows must be weathertight.

(3)

Exits must be clean and unobstructed.

(4)

Windows must be fully operational and open completely from sleeping rooms.

(5)

House numbers must be visible from the street and alley.

(6)

Foundation is free from obvious disrepair.

(7)

Exterior must be free from holes or gaps (i.e. holes in brick, siding, stucco, etc.)

(8)

Roof is free of obvious disrepair, missing shingles and structurally sound.

(9)

Chimney in good condition and free of obvious disrepair.

(10)

Stairs evenly spaces and securely attached.

(11)

Handrails are securely attached.

(12)

Furnace is in good working condition.

(13)

Water heater is operational.

(14)

Smoke detectors are provided in all required locations.

(15)

Electrical fixtures free from obvious disrepair.

(16)

Electrical outlets and switch plate covers are provided.

(17)

Plumbing fixtures are free from obvious disrepair.

(18)

Property is free of public nuisances.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 3, 10-5-2010)