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Sec. 15.1-34. Grounds for condemnation of unfit dwellings.

Any dwelling or dwelling unit which shall be found to have
any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for
human habitation:

(a) One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary,
unsafe or vermin-infested that it creates a serious hazard
to the health or safety of the occupants thereof or of the
public.

(b) One which lacks illumination, ventilation or sanitation
facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants
thereof or of the public.

(c) One which because of its general condition or location
is unsanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety
of the occupants thereof or of the public. (10-5-64.)