(A) Sanitation. All premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition and free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
(B) Refuse containers. All refuse containers shall be rodent-proof, insect-proof, weather-tight, and kept structurally sound as to withstand handling stress, and shall be equipped with tight-fitting covers or similar closures.
(C) Insect and rodent control. All premises shall be free from infestation of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests.
(D) Repeated incidents. Continuing or repeated incidents of infestation, as determined by the county, shall require the installation of rodent- and vermin-proof walls. The rodent- and vermin-proof walls shall be installed in accordance with the International Building Code, Appendix F.
(E) Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained to provide for the safe and efficient drainage of roofs (except where design standards require) and paved areas, yards, and courts, and other open areas on the premises and prevent the accumulation of stagnant water. All water shall be drained so as not to cause dampness in the walls, or to allow water seepage into the interior of a building.
(F) Structural members. All supporting structural members of a building shall be structurally sound.
(G) Lead-based paint. All premises shall be maintained in compliance with Md. Code, Environment Article, Subtitle 8, and COMAR 26.16.02 (Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing). Enforcement of this provision shall be by applicable state agencies.
(2004 Code, § 141-12) (Ord. 70, passed 9-29-1988; Ord. 02-19, passed 11-21-2002; Ord. 2018-06, passed 6-28-2018)