(A) Exterior surfaces. Every foundation, exterior wall, roof, and all other exterior surfaces shall be kept in good repair and in a condition to exclude rodents and other pests.
(B) Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be structurally sound.
(C) Exterior walls. Every exterior wall shall be weather-tight. All exterior surface materials, including wood, composition, or metal siding, shall be properly surface-coated to prevent structural deterioration.
(D) Roofs and roof drainage. The roof shall be structurally sound and weather-tight. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent precipitation from causing dampness, collapse or structural deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the building.
(E) Decorative features. All cornices, entablatures, belt courses, corbels, terra-cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be kept in good repair, structurally sound and properly anchored, or removed.
(F) Overhang extensions. All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts, and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair, be structurally sound, and properly anchored. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against structural deterioration by the periodic application of weather-coating material such as paint or other protective treatment.
(G) Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be kept in good repair, structurally sound and properly flashed and caulked. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against structural deterioration by the periodic application of weather-coating materials such as paint or other protective treatment.
(H) Stairs and porches. Every exterior stair, porch, fire escape, balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto shall be kept in good repair, be structurally sound and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
(I) Handrails and guardrails. Handrails and guardrails shall be kept in good repair in accordance with the accepted engineering practices at the time the building was constructed. New or replaced handrails and guardrails shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the Construction Codes.
(J) Windows, doors, and frames.
(1) General.
(a) Every window, door, and frame shall be maintained so as to exclude precipitation and rodents.
(b) Every window and exterior door shall be fitted reasonably in its frame and be weather-tight.
(2) Operable windows. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be easily opened from the inside and shall be capable of being held in position.
(3) Window locks. All operable windows shall be provided with a locking device capable of preventing entry into the window from the exterior of the building when in the locked position.
(4) Insect screens.
(a) Screens. During the period from April 1 to December 1, every door and window or other outside opening used for ventilation purposes shall be supplied with tight-fitting insect screens.
(b) Alternatives. The county may approve alternatives to screens for exterior doors or other types of openings which make screening impractical.
(5) Door hardware. Every exterior door and its hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Door locks on all interior and exterior doors entering dwelling units shall be in good repair and capable of tightly securing the door.
(2004 Code, § 141-13) (Ord. 70, passed 9-29-1988; Ord. 02-19, passed 11-21-2002; Ord. 2018-06, passed 6-28-2018)