13-196-550 Residential buildings – Windows, doors and hatchways – Maintenance.

   Every window, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be substantially tight, and shall be kept in sound condition and repair, and

   (a)   Every window shall be fully supplied with window panes which are without open cracks or holes.

   (b)   Every window sash shall be in good condition and fit reasonably tight within its frame.

   (c)   Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware.

   (d)   Every exterior door, door hinge, and door hatch shall be in good condition.

   (e)   Every exterior door, when closed, shall fit reasonably well within its frame.

   (f)   Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction as completely to exclude rain, and substantially to exclude wind from entering the dwelling.

   (g)   Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water into the dwelling.

   (h)   Every door available as an exit as required by this chapter shall be capable of being opened from the inside, easily and without the use of a key.

(Prior code § 78-53)