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To amend ch. 5 of the City Code by adding therein a new art. VI, consisting of ?? 5-160 - 5-167, for the purpose of establishing a residential rental inspection program.
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. That Chapter 5 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020) be and hereby is amended by adding therein a new article numbered VI, consisting of sections numbered 5-160 through 5-167 as follows:
ARTICLE VI
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL INSPECTION PROGRAM
Section 5-160. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to help the City ensure, in a manner consistent with general law and the authority set forth in Code of Virginia ? 36-105.1:1., that residential rental dwelling units are safe, decent, sanitary, and compliant with the Building Code.
Section 5-161. Relationship to other laws.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to:
(a) Affect the rights or obligations of landlords or tenants under the provisions of chapter 12 (Code of Virginia ? 55.1-1200, et seq.) or chapter 14 (Code of Virginia ? 55.1-1400 et seq.) of title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia, as amended;
(b) Alter the duties or responsibilities of the Building Official or the Building Department, under the Code of Virginia or this chapter, to enforce the Building Code; or
(c) Relieve or exempt any person from complying with the Building Code.
Section 5-162. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Building Code means the Uniform Statewide Building Code and building regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto.
Building regulations means any law, rule, resolution, regulation, ordinance, or code, general or special, or compilation thereof, enacted or adopted by the Commonwealth or the City, including by any departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, or other agencies thereo...
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