§ 306-3. Purpose.

The purposes of this code is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing standards governing the maintenance, condition and occupancy of premises situated in the Borough, used or intended to be used or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for multiple dwelling residential purposes; to establish standards governing utilities, facilities and other physical components and conditions essential to make such premises fit for human habitation or occupancy and use; to fix certain responsibilities and duties upon owners and operators, and distinct and separate responsibilities upon occupants; to prevent blighting conditions; to authorize and establish procedures for the inspection of such premises; to correct violations or to fix penalties for the violations of this code; to provide for the right of access across adjoining premises to permit repairs. This code is hereby declared to be remedial and essential for the public interest and it is intended that this code be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes as stated herein.