(A) Exterior foundation, walls and roofs. Every foundation wall, exterior wall and exterior roof shall be substantially weather-tight and rodent-proof; shall be kept in sound condition and good repair; shall be capable of affording privacy; shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon. Every exterior wall shall be protected with paint or other protective covering to prevent the entrance or penetration of moisture or the weather. Exterior wood surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative with sufficient frequency to prevent deterioration.
(B) Interior floors, walk and ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be substantially rodent-proof; shall be kept in sound condition and good repair; and shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon. Floors, walls, ceilings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(C) Windows and doors. Every window, exterior door, basement or cellar door and hatchway shall be substantially weather-tight, watertight and rodent-proof; and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.
(D) Stairs, porches and appurtenances. Every outside and inside stair, porch and any appurtenance thereto shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon; and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
(E) Bathroom floors. Every bathroom floor surface and water closet compartment floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit the floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(F) Supplied facilities. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be so constructed or installed that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition.
(G) Drainage. Every yard shall be properly graded so as to obtain thorough drainage and so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water. Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant ponds.
(H) Noxious weeds. Every yard and all exterior property areas shall be kept free of species of weeds or plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health. Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards, rubbish, trash, garbage, junked vehicles, vehicle parts and other similar material.
(I) Egress. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate means of egress as required by the State Residential Building Code (Volume 1-B of the State Building Code) except that door width and size requirements shall be deleted for secondary exits.
(1) There shall be two main exits, each at least 30 inches wide and six feet eight inches high, easily accessible to the occupants of each dwelling or dwelling unit. All exit doors must be easily operable and remotely located. (See the State Building Code for exemptions.)
(2) Platforms, steps and/or handrails provided to serve exits shall be maintained in safe condition.
(3) There shall be a safe, continuous and unobstructed exit from the interior of the building to the exterior at street or grade level.
(J) Fences. Fences and other accessory buildings shall be maintained in safe and substantial condition or demolished.
(K) Infestation. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of infestation by rodents, insects and other pests.
(L) Garbage and rubbish. There shall be adequate sanitary facilities and methods used for the storage, handling and disposal of garbage and rubbish.
(Ord. passed 11-18-2021)
Cross-reference:
Nuisances, garbage, junk vehicles, see Chapter 91