§ 45-24.3-3 - Purpose.
SECTION 45-24.3-3
§ 45-24.3-3 Purpose. – The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, andwelfare by establishing minimum standards governing the condition andmaintenance of all dwellings and dwelling premises or structures; establishingminimum standards governing utilities and facilities and other physical thingsand conditions essential to make dwellings safe, sanitary, and fit for humanhabitation; fixing certain responsibilities and duties of owners, operators,and occupants of dwellings and dwelling premises and structures; fixing theconditions whereby certain dwellings or structures may be declared unfit foroccupancy and condemned for human habitation; and fixing penalties forviolations of this chapter.