[Added 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 17-2011[1]]
The owner, person-in-charge and/or occupant of a structure shall
maintain the exterior and interior of the structure in compliance
with the standards established in this article. The failure, neglect
or refusal to comply with any one of the standards in this article
shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(A)
Maintenance of structure. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained
in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose
a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
(B)
Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited
to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies,
decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood
surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from
the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or
treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated
and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those
between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors
and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight.
All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to
inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion
shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion.
Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces except that
surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this
requirement.
(C)
Premises identification. Buildings shall have approved address numbers
placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street
or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters.
Numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches (102 mm) high with a
minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Buildings identified under
an addressing scheme as part of a countywide 911 numbering system
are exempt from this requirement.
(D)
Structural members. All structural members shall be maintained free
from deterioration, and shall be capable of safely supporting the
imposed dead and live loads.
(E)
Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb
and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition
so as to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests.
(F)
Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks,
and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly
surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.
(G)
Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and
not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate
to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion
of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained
in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be
discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
(H)
Decorative features. All cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta
trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained
in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition.
(I)
Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions including, but not limited
to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes
and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and be properly
anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all
exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements
and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating
materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
(J)
Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exterior stairway,
deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall
be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage
and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
(K)
Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks,
and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe and
sound, and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall
be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic
application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar
surface treatment.
(L)
Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened
and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained
in good condition.
(M)
Window, skylight and door frames. Every window, skylight and door
frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight.
(N)
Doors. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be
maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units,
rooming units and guestrooms shall tightly secure the door. Locks
on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with the New York
State Uniform Property Maintenance Code.
(O)
Basement hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall be maintained to
prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water.
(P)
Guards for basement windows. Every basement window that is openable
shall be supplied with rodent shields, storm windows or other approved
protection against the entry of rodents.
(A)
General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall
be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary
condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure which they
occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of
a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel,
motel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential
occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the
shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property.
(B)
Structural members. All structural members shall be maintained structurally
sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads.
(C)
Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including windows and doors,
shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling,
chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered.
Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface
conditions shall be corrected.
(D)
Stairs and walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, landing, balcony,
porch, deck or other walking surface shall be maintained in sound
condition and good repair.
(E)
Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened
and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained
in good condition.
(F)
Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within
its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being
properly and securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended
by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
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Editor's Note: Former § 124-16, Multiple residences,
added 3-8-2011 by L.L. No. 9-2011, was repealed 1-14-2015 by L.L.
No. 4-2015.
