§ 14.12.530. Construction and protection.

A.

General. Buildings may be of any type of construction permitted by the Pasadena building code. Roofs, floors, walls, foundations and all other structural components of buildings shall be capable of resisting any and all forces and loads to which they may be subjected. All structural elements shall be proportioned and joined in accordance with the stress limitations and design criteria as specified in the appropriate sections of the Pasadena building code. Buildings of every permitted type of construction shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Pasadena building code.

B.

Shelter. Every building shall be weather protected so as to provide shelter for the occupants against the elements and to exclude dampness.

C.

Protection of Materials. All wood shall be protected against termite damage and decay as provided in the Pasadena building code.

(Ord. 4729 § 6.01, 1965)