South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)

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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
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(3) Plumbing inadequacies. The plumbing, plumbing fixtures, septic tanks or other
waste disposal facilities are in such condition as to create a nuisance or a
health hazard;

(4) Overcrowding. Serious or dangerous overcrowding of persons in sleeping rooms or
space creates a hazard to health;

(5) Rodent or vermin infestation. Rodent or vermin infestation within the building
may result in contamination of food or other health hazards;

(6) Inadequate or contaminated water supply. No adequate water supply is available,
or the available supply is subject to such contamination as may cause a health
hazard;

(7) Infectious or communicable disease. An infectious or communicable disease
exists therein, and, as a result thereof, reasonable isolation and disinfection
procedures cannot be followed due to lack of sanitary facilities or
overcrowding;

(8) Other conditions. Other conditions are present which are or may become
detrimental to health.
(Code 1966, §§ 5-11-1--5-11-1.8)
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Sec. 12-43. Authority to order corrective action or vacation of premises when health
menace exists; placarding generally.