2 - Legislative finding.

§  2.  Legislative  finding.  It  is  hereby  declared  that intensive  occupation of multiple dwelling sites, overcrowding of multiple dwelling  rooms,  inadequate  provision  for  light  and  air,  and   insufficient  protection  against  the  defective  provision for escape from fire, and  improper sanitation of multiple dwellings in certain areas of the  state  are  a  menace  to  the  health, safety, morals, welfare, and reasonable  comfort of the citizens of the state; and  that  the  establishment  and  maintenance of proper housing standards requiring sufficient light, air,  sanitation  and protection from fire hazards are essential to the public  welfare.  Therefore the provisions hereinafter  prescribed  are  enacted  and  their  necessity  in  the  public  interest is hereby declared as a  matter of legislative determination.