HomeMy WebLinkAbout33976 / 86-141June 5, 1986
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PURPOSE: AMEND MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
INITIATED BY: CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
ORDINANCE
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A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHROSH AMENDING SECTIONS 16-23,
16-24, 16-31, 16-33, 16-34, 16-35 AND 16-45 OF THE OSHROSH MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO MINIMUM HOUSING CODE AND ROOMING HOUSE
REQUIREMENTS.
The Common Council of the City of Oshkosh do ordain as follows:
Section 1. That Section 16-23 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to inspections is amended to delete paragraph (C) and to
reletter paragraph (D) to (C).
Section 2. That Section 16-24 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to notices is amended by repealing and recreating
paragraphs (A) and (5) as follows:
(A) Whenever the Housing Inspector determines that there has
been a violation or that there are reasonable grounds to
believe that there has been a violation of any provision of
this Article, he shall give written notice of such
violation or alleged violation to the party responsible
for maintaininq the premises in compliance with this
Article or agent as designated in writing.
(5) Be served upon the responsible party or agent as
designated in writing, provided, however, that such notice
shall be deemed to be properly served upon such party, if
a copy thereof is delivered to him personally or if not
found, by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of
abode, in the presence of someone of the family of
suitable age and discretion who shall be informed of the
contents thereof, or by sending a copy thereof by
registered mail, with return receipt required, to his last
known address, or if the registered letter with the copy
is returned with a receipt showing it has not been
delivered, to him, by posting a copy thereof in a
conspicuo�s place in or about the dwelling affected by the
notice.
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Section 3. That Section 16-31 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to emergency orders is repealed and recreated as follows:
SECTION 16-31 EMERGENCY ORDERS - HOUSING INSPECTOR - NOTICE
If the Housing Inspector shall determine that a building is in
such condition that it constitutes a public nuisance and that
there is great and immediate danger to the public health,
safety, and welfare and if the owner, or occupant if
appropriate, refuses to comply with orders within the time
prescribed, the Housing Inspector, or other designated officer,
shall cause such building or part thereof to be closed if unfit
for human habitation, occupancy, or use. The Inspector shall
post a placard on the premises containing the following words:
THIS BUILDING CANNOT BE USED FOR HU�AN HABITATION,
OCCUPANCY OR USE.
It is the duty of the Housing Inspector, or other designated
officer, to prohibit the use of the building or part thereof
for human habitation, occupancy or use until the necessary
repairs have been made. The procedure followed shall be
pursuant to Section 16-24.
Section 4. That Section 16-33 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to minimum standards for equipment and facilities is
amended by repealing and recreating paragraphs (A) and (6) as
follows:
(A) All habitable buildings subject to the provisions of this
Article shall comply with the following requirements for
basic equipment and facilities.
(6) Stairways in single and two family dwellings shall be of
safe and sound construction, equipped with proper
handrails mounted not less than two feet six inches (2'
6") above the nose of the treads and equipped with treads
and risers reasonably uniform. Stairways in other
multiple family dwellings shall comply with the
appropriate provisions of the state uniform building code
contained in the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Section 5. That Section 16-34 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to minimum standards for heating, ventilation, electrical
service and lighting is amended by repealing and recreating
paragraphs (A)(1), (A)(2)(b) and (A)(3)(a) as follows:
(1) Heating
Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are
capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable
rooms and bathrooms to a temperature of at least sixty-
seven degrees (67°) Fahrenheit with an outside temperature
of minus fifteen degrees (-15°) Fahrenheit without forcing
the heating facilities beyond safe capacity. All
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facilities shall be operated to maintain at least this
minimum temperature during all occupied periods.
(2) Ventilation
(b) Every bathroom
have at least
or be equipped
system to the
(3) Electrical service
and every toilet compartment shall
one (1) window openable to the outside,
with a mechanical exhaust ventilation
outside or an appoved ductless device.
(a) Every habitable room shall contain at least two (2)
separate wall-type electric convenience outlets or
one (1) such convenience outlet and one (1) ceiling-
type or wall-type electric fixture; and every water
closet compartment, laundry room, furnace room and
public hall shall contain at least one (1) ceiling or
wall-type electric fixture. Every bathroom shall
contain one wall convenience outlet and one wall or
ceiling light fixture. Every such outlet and fixture
shall be properly installed and shall be maintained
in a good and safe working condition and shall be
connected to the source of the electric power in a
safe manner.
Section 6. That Section 16-35 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to requirements for maintenance is amended by repealing
and recreating paragraphs (A)(1)(a), (A)(1)(d) and (A)(2) and by
creating paragraph (A)(1)(e) as follows:
(1) Floors, walls, etc.
(a) Every floor, wall,
and roof shall be
privacy, and kept
condition.
ceiling, exterior door, foundation
weathertight, capable of affording
in good repair and in a clean
(d) All windows shall be maintained in good repair and in
a weathertight condition.
(e) All interior doors shall be maintained in good
repair.
(2) Stairs and porches
Every inside and outside stair, every porch, every
guardrail and every appurtenance thereto shall be so
constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting
the load that normal use would cause to be placed thereon,
and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair and
in clean condition. Such stairs and porches shall be kept
free of refuse or stored material.
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Section 7. That Section 16-45 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to minimum requirements is amended by repealing and
recreating paragraph (B)(2) as follows:
(2) communal cooking and dining facilities in a rooming house
shall be kept by the owner, operator or agent designated
in writing, in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition.
Section 8. That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and publication.
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