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1005.07 1005.08 c. Every handrail and guardrail must be firmly fastened, maintained in good condition, and capable of bearing normally imposed loads as defined by the Building Code. Subd. 4. Bathroom Floors: Every toilet room floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Subd. 5. Sanitation: The interior shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free from accumulation of rubbish, garbage, junk or debris and no materials shall be stored in a manner that impedes free access to any window, door, or heating and other fixtures. No disconnected appliances, fixtures not in use or other items shall be allowed to accumulate or be stored on the premises. (Ord. 572, 2-26-96) Subd. 6. Insect and Rodent Harborage: a. Every owner of a structure containing two (2) or more dwelling units shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests wherever infestation exists in two (2) or more dwelling units or in the shared or public parts of the structure. b. The occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling or multiple dwelling shall be responsible for such extermination within the unit occupied by the occupant whenever the occupant's dwelling unit is the only one infected. c. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subdivision, whenever infestation of rodents is caused or permitted by failure of the owner to maintain any dwelling or multiple dwelling in a rodent-proof condition, extermination of such rodents shall be the responsibility of the owner. Subd. 7. Interior Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Woodwork: All interior walls, floors, ceilings and associated woodwork or trim shall be maintained clean, sanitary, in sound condition and in workmanlike repair. Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. (1988 Code ∋93.08) Subd. 8. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware. 1005.08: BASIC FACILITIES STANDARDS: No person shall occupy, as owner-occupant, or let to another for occupancy any dwelling, multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit for the purpose of living, sleeping cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the following requirements: Subd. 1. Water Closet: Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy and which is equipped with a water closet.