[Ord. No. 5/28/2003B, § 1001]
1. Structural Members. 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. All structural members
shall be maintained free from deterioration and shall be capable of
safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
2. 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 rats.
3. Exterior Walls. Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks,
loose or rotting boards or timbers, and any other conditions which
might admit rain or dampness to the interior portion of the walls
or occupied spaces of the building. All exterior surface materials,
including wood, composition, or metal siding materials, shall be maintained
weatherproof and kept painted where necessary for purposes of preservation
and appearance. The same shall be maintained free from broken glass,
loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, excessive peeling paint
or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance,
to the end that the property itself may be preserved, safety and fire
hazards eliminated and adjoining properties in the neighborhood protected
from blighting influences.
4. Reconstruction of Walls and Siding. All reconstruction of walls and
siding shall be of standard quality and appearance commensurate with
the character of the properties in the same block and on both sides
of the street on which the premises front, such that the materials
used are not of a kind that, by their appearance under prevailing
appraisal practices and standards, will depreciate the value of neighboring
and adjoining premises.
5. 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 water shall not be discharged into any sanitary
sewer or in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
6. 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.
7. Overhang Extensions. All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings,
stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar overhang
extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored
so as to be kept in a safe and 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.
8. Chimneys and Towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smokestacks 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.
9. Handrails and Guards. See §
10-1201, Subsection
7, of this Code.
10. Windows and Doors. Every window, door and frame shall be kept in
sound condition. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from
cracks and holes. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be
easily operable and capable of being held in position by window hardware.
During the period from May 1 to October 1, every door, window and
other outside opening utilized or required for ventilation purposes
serving any structure containing habitable rooms, food preparations
areas, food service areas, or any areas where products to be included
or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured,
packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved, tightly fitting
screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch, and every screen and storm
door shall have a self-closing device in good working order.
11. Basement Hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall be maintained to
prevent the entrance of rats, rain and surface drainage water.
12. Guards for Basement Windows. Every basement window that is operable
shall be supplied with rat-proof shields, storm windows or other approved
protection against the entry of rats.