This chapter is applicable to occupancy for residential purposes of any building or structure, altered or converted so as to be occupied for residential purposes. The requirements imposed by this chapter shall be in addition to other applicable requirements of the village for the construction of new buildings through its building code, as regulating conditions of nonresidential structures, and other applicable codes and ordinances of the village. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all structures and premises which are now, or may become in the future, substandard with respect to structure, premises, protection against fire hazard, equipment or maintenance, inadequate provisions for light and air, lack of proper heating, unsanitary conditions, overcrowding, or other conditions which may be deemed to constitute a menace to the safety, health or welfare of their occupants. The existence of such conditions, factors or characteristics adversely affects public safety, health and welfare and lead to the continuation, extension and aggravation of urban blight. Adequate protection of the public, therefore, requires the establishment and enforcement of these minimum standards. (Ord. 1977-14 § 1-3, 1977)