_______ establishes the minimum standards essential for safe, sanitary and fit human habitation by governing use, maintenance and occupancy of existing building?

• A. Housing Code
• B. Building Code
• C. Fire Code
• D. Zoning Code

Answer: (A)

A Housing Code sets the minimum standards for safe, sanitary, and fit human habitation in existing buildings and governs how they are used, maintained, and occupied. This focus on current dwellings and ongoing maintenance is what keeps homes livable and meets basic habitability requirements.

Building Codes deal with construction methods and safety of new or altered structures; Fire Codes address fire prevention and life safety; Zoning Codes govern land use, setbacks, density, and similar planning rules. The question’s emphasis on existing buildings and ongoing occupancy points directly to the Housing Code as the controlling standard.