The owner of a property is responsible for ensuring that the property complies with the following requirements.
Subd. 1. Stairs, Porches, and Decks. Every outside stairway attached to a dwelling, every porch, every deck, and every appurtenance thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon; and shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair. Normal use live load shall be the uniform load as set out in the State Building Code.
Subd. 2. Guardrails and Handrails. Every outside handrail and outside guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
Subd. 3. Foundations, Roofs, Exterior Walls, and Surfaces.
1. All exterior surfaces shall be of a material manufactured or processed specifically for use in such a weather-exposed location, including redwood and other naturally suitable materials, and every exterior wall, chimney, foundation, and roof shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight, and rodentproof; and shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair. Exterior walls shall be maintained and kept free from dilapidation by cracks, tears or breaks or from deteriorated plaster, stucco, brick, wood, or other material that is extensive and gives evidence of long neglect.
2. The protective surface on exterior walls of a building above ground level shall be maintained in good repair so as to provide a sufficient covering and protection of the structural surface underneath against its deterioration.
Subd. 4. Windows, Exterior Doors, and Hatchways. Every window, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight, and rodentproof; and shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair.
Subd. 5. Fences and Retaining Walls. Every fence and retaining wall shall be kept well mended and in good repair, consistent with the design thereof.