§ 2. Legislative finding. It is hereby declared that intensive occupation of multiple dwelling sites, overcrowding of multiple dwelling rooms, inadequate provision for light and air, and insufficient protection against the defective provision for escape from fire, and improper sanitation of multiple dwellings in certain areas of the state are a menace to the health, […]
§ 3. Application to cities, towns and villages. 1. This chapter shall apply to all cities with a population of three hundred twenty-five thousand or more. 2. The legislative body of any other city, town or village may adopt the provisions of this chapter and make the same applicable to dwellings within the limits of […]
§ 4. Definitions. Certain words and terms when used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise, are defined as follows: 1. Wherever the word or words “occupied,” “is occupied,” “used” or “is used” appear, such word or words shall be construed as if followed by the words “or is intended, arranged […]
