No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any structure or premises which does not comply with the following requirements. The building inspector of the municipality may cause periodic inspections to be made of all premises to secure compliance with these requirements. (Prior code §§ 17-1-1, 17-1-8, 17-1-13, 17-1-27, 17-1-33 and 17-1-40)