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Division 3 - Interior Structures Sec. 13 -55. Compliance. No person shall occupy as owner- occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling, multiple dwelling, rooming house, rooming unit, or portion thereof for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein which does not comply with the provisions of this Division. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13-72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -56. Free from Dampness. All cellars, basements, and crawl spaces shall be maintained reasonably free from dampness to prevent conditions conducive to decay or deterioration of the structure. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -57. Structural Members. The supporting structural members shall be maintained structurally sound and show no evidence of deterioration. The load bearing capability shall be as required by the Building Code. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -58. Interior Stairs and Railings. (1) All interior stairs shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair by replacing treads and risers that evidence excessive wear or are broken, warped, or loose. Every inside stair shall be so constructed and maintained as to be safe to use and capable of supporting a load as determined by the Building Code. (2) Every stairwell and every flight of stairs that is more than four risers high shall have hand rails or railings as required by the Building Code. (3) Every hand rail or railing must be firmly fastened and must be maintained in good condition. Properly balustraded railings capable of bearing normally imposed loads as determined by the Building Code shall be placed in the open portions of the stairs, balconies, landings, and stairwells. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of' 2001) Sec. 13 -59. Bathroom Floors. Every toilet room floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained to be substantially impervious to water and to permit the floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -60. Sanitation. The interior shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and free from accumulation of rubbish or garbage. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) 1t -ln -10-