Section 17-113. Repairs of buildings; removal of obstructions; regulation of public markets

a. The  powers  of  the  department  shall  include  the  ordering  and  enforcing in the same manner as other orders are provided
  to be enforced, the repairs of buildings, houses and  other  structures;
  the  regulation  and  control  of  all public markets in relation to the
  cleanliness, ventilation and drainage thereof and the prevention of sale
  or  offering  for  sale  of  improper  articles;  the  removal  of   any
  obstruction, matter or thing in or upon the public streets, sidewalks or
  places,  which, in the opinion of the department, may lead to conditions
  dangerous to life or health; the prevention of accidents by  which  life
  or  health  may  be  endangered;  and  generally  the  abatement  of all
  nuisances.
    b. The department shall possess  full  power  with  reference  to  the
  ventilation,  drainage  and  cleanliness,  of the stands or stalls in or
  around all markets.