§ 22-231. Compliance with housing standards.

All dwellings units whether occupied or unoccupied, shall comply with the requirements of this Section as hereinafter set forth:

1.

SANITARY FACILITIES REQUIRED — Every dwelling unit shall contain not less than one (1) kitchen sink with counter work space, one (1) lavatory basin, one (1) tub or shower, and one (1) commode, all in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sanitary sewer system as approved by Collier County or the Collier County Public Health Department as applicable. Every plumbing fixture and water and wastewater pipe connection shall be properly installed in accordance with the Plumbing Code and maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstructions. Every plumbing fixture shall be located within the dwelling unit, and be accessible to the occupants of the dwelling unit. The commode, tub, or shower, and lavatory basin shall be located in a room affording privacy to the user.

2.

HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY — Every dwelling, or dwelling unit, shall have connected to the kitchen sink, lavatory basin, tub or shower an adequate supply of both hot and cold water, all in good working condition. All connections shall be supplied through an approved pipe distribution system connected to a potable water supply.

3.

WATER HEATING FACILITIES — Every dwelling unit shall have water heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in a safe and good working condition and are capable of heating water to a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

4.

HEATING FACILITIES — Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be equipped with heating equipment which shall be capable of safety and adequately heating all habitable rooms to a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit under ordinary minimum southwest Florida winter conditions. Any electrical heating equipment shall be installed and connected to electrical circuits as prescribed in the Electrical Code unless such equipment is approved by a nationally recognized testing agency. Unvented fuel-fire heaters shall not be used in any location unless equipped with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing System (ODSS). Any appliance which has been converted from a vented to an unvented heater shall not be used under any conditions.

5.

COOKING EQUIPMENT — every dwelling unit shall contain an operable stove or range and refrigerator. All cooking and heating equipment and facilities shall be installed in accordance with the Building, Gas, and Electrical Codes, and shall be operable and maintained in a safe, working condition.

6.

GARBAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES — Every dwelling unit shall have adequate garbage or rubbish disposal facilities or garbage or rubbish storage containers.

7.

LIGHT AND VENTILATION — Every habitable room of a dwelling unit shall meet the minimum size and access requirements of the Building Code.

8.

BATHROOM — Every bathroom of a dwelling unit shall comply with the minimum light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms except that no window or skylight shall be required in adequately ventilated bathrooms equipped with a mechanically ventilating air system.

9.

ELECTRIC LIGHTS AND OUTLETS — Every dwelling unit shall be wired for electric lights and convenience outlets. Every room shall contain at least one wall-type electrical convenience outlet as specified in the provisions of the Electrical Code, in effect at the time of violation.

10.

LIGHT IN PUBLIC HALLS AND STAIRWAYS — Every public hall and stairway in a structure containing three or more dwelling units shall be adequately lighted at all times. Structures with less than three dwelling units shall be supplied with a conveniently located light switch that controls an adequate light system which can be turned on when needed if continuous lighting is not provided.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS — All fixtures, convenience receptacles, equipment and wiring of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be installed, maintained, and connected to the source of electrical power in accordance with the provisions of the Electrical Code, in effect at the time of violation.

12.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR STRUCTURES OF DWELLING UNITS — all the following component of a dwelling unit shall be maintained in good condition.

a.

FOUNDATION — The building foundation walls or other structural elements shall be maintained in a safe manner and be capable of supporting the load which normal use may place thereon.

b.

EXTERIOR WALLS — The exterior walls shall be maintained free from holes, breaks and loose or rotting material. Such exterior walls shall also be substantially weather tight and weatherproof, and surfaces properly coated as needed to prevent infestation and deterioration. Decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage. Any graffiti shall be removed or repainted to match existing surfaces.

c.

ROOFS — Roofs shall be maintained in a safe manner and have no defects which might admit rain or cause dampness in the wall or interior portion of the building.

d.

MEANS OF INGRESS/EGRESS — Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have a safe, unobstructed means of ingress/egress leading to a safe and open space. A second means of escape or egress may be required in accordance with the Building Code as amended by Collier County.

e.

ATTIC ACCESS — Access to the attic shall be provided by means of an access panel within the dwelling unit. This provision does not require tenant access.

f.

STAIRS, PORCHES, AND APPURTENANCES — Every inside and outside stairway, stair, porch, and any appurtenance thereto, shall be maintained in a safe condition, capable of supporting a load that normal use may place thereon, and in accordance with the Building Code as enacted by Collier County.

g.

PROTECTIVE/GUARD RAILINGS — Protective/guard railings shall be required in the manner prescribed by the Building Code. Such railings shall be maintained in good condition and be capable of bearing normally imposed loads.

h.

HANDRAILS — Handrails shall be required in the manner prescribed by the Building Code.

i.

WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR DOORS — Every window, exterior door, shall be properly fitted within its frame, provided with lockable hardware, and shall be weather-tight and weatherproof, and maintained in good repair. Every window required for light and ventilation for habitable rooms shall be capable of being opened easily and secured in a position by window hardware. Windowpanes or approved substitutes shall be maintained without cracks or holes. Openings originally designed as windows and doors shall be maintained as such, unless approved by the Building Official for enclosure. The closing in of a window or door shall be by bricking the opening, blocking the opening with concrete blocks and stuccoing the exterior, utilization of an authorized building material and finishing the exterior with like material of the original exterior surface, or boarding the opening. When boarding is used, it shall be trim fit, sealed to prevent water intrusion, and painted or stained to conform with the other exterior portions of the building. The boarding shall remain in place no longer than 18 months, unless an extension is granted by Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.

j.

WINDOW SASH — Window sashes shall be properly fitted and weather-tight within the window frame.

k.

HARDWARE — Every door shall be provided with proper hardware and maintained in good condition.

l.

SCREENS — Every window or other device used or intended to be used for ventilation which opens directly to the outdoor space shall have screens. Dwelling units which contain operable central heating and air-conditioning systems are not required to have screens on doors and windows.

m.

PROTECTIVE TREATMENT — All exterior surfaces other than decay-resistant woods shall be protected from the elements by painting or other protective covering according to manufacturer's specifications.

n.

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE — All accessory structures shall be maintained and kept in good repair and sound structural condition.

o.

INTERIOR DOORS — Every interior door shall be properly fitted within its frame.

p.

INTERIOR FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING — Every dwelling unit shall have a permanent floor of approved material prescribed by the Building Code. Every floor and interior wall shall be free from infestation and maintained in good repair to prevent deterioration and shall be capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.

q.

STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS — Every structural element of a dwelling unit shall be maintained in good repair and show no evidence of deterioration which would render it incapable of carrying loads which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.

r.

GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS - Gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and shall be neatly located and securely installed.

13.

OCCUPANCY STANDARD, DWELLINGS — Every dwelling unit shall comply with the minimum space footage requirements of the Land Development Code and shall contain at least 250 square feet of habitable floor space for the first occupant and at least 200 additional habitable square feet of floor area per additional occupant, not to exceed more than 4 unrelated individuals per household. No habitable room other than a kitchen shall have an area of less than 70 square feet as prescribed in the Building Code.

14.

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT — Habitable space other than kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than the minimum ceiling height requirements specified in the building code at the time of construction.

15.

POOL MAINTENANCE, PRIVATE — all swimming pools, spas and architectural pools, ponds or other decorative bodies of water, not otherwise regulated by the Health Department, shall be properly maintained so as not to create a safety hazard or harbor insect infestation. Water shall not be allowed to stagnate or become polluted. All pools shall be free from unsightly appearance, including but not limited to, free of mold, litter and debris.

16.

OCCUPANCY OF SPACE BELOW FLOOD ELEVATION — no space constructed below the then minimum flood elevation at the time of the original construction shall be used as a habitable space or dwelling unit. Use of such areas shall be limited to storage or utilitarian activity (i.e., game room) and improved to meet FEMA requirements.

17.

RESIDENTIAL PARKING FACILITIES — all residential properties must provide parking facilities in accordance with the Collier County Land Development Code and shall be treated with a stabilized surface made of concrete, crushed stone, asphalt, or brick pavers. Such facilities must be maintained in good condition and repairs to the parking surfaces must be made with like material.

18.

BOAT HOUSES - All boathouses within the unincorporated County must be maintained so as to prevent decay, as characterized by holes, breaks, rot, rusting or peeling paint. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements, decay or rust.

19.

SANITATION REQUIREMENTS —

a.

All public or shared areas, and habitable rooms of any dwelling unit, structure, accessory structure, or building shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition by the occupant or owner, in accordance with Health Department standards.

b.

Nothing shall be placed, constructed, or maintained on any premise that conflicts with this code so as to constitute a nuisance or fire hazard.

c.

All buildings, structures, accessory structures (including private swimming pools), dwelling units shall be regularly maintained and kept free of infestation.

d.

The plumbing fixtures in every dwelling unit, building or structure shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition as prescribed by the Health Department.

20.

SMOKE DETECTORS — All dwelling units shall be equipped with smoke detectors to meet the minimum Building and Fire Code requirements. If the structure was built without wired detectors, battery operated smoke detectors are recommended for installation. All rental units shall have smoke detectors that meet the residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

(Ord. No. 2010-02, § 6)