All structures, dwellings, accessory buildings and premises shall conform to the following to be in compliance with this Housing Code:
(a) Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and roof shall be reasonably weather tight and rodent proof, shall be capable of affording privacy and shall be kept in good repair.
(b) Roof drainage from structures, and surface water from the premises, shall be connected to or directed in an approved manner to the public storm sewer. If such sewer is not readily available, drainage shall be suitably controlled and directed to an acceptable alternative means of disposal as approved by the person in charge of storm and sanitary sewers for the City. The disposal of storm water drainage shall prevent excessive erosion, water accumulation or damage and shall not create a nuisance condition on said premises or on other public or private property.
(c) Every window, exterior door, basement or roof hatchway shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. All window sashes shall be weathertight and suitably glazed with glass or an approved substitute, and, where not fixed or where required for ventilation, shall be easily opened.
(d) Stairs, porches, railings and appurtenances attached thereto shall be constructed to support any load that normal use may impose and as required by the Building Code, and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Porches above grade with open space or crawl space below the floor level shall have screen or lattice work enclosing the space to prevent accumulation of rubbish or harboring of animals or birds.
(e) Exterior parts of dwelling structures or accessory buildings shall be maintained in good repair. All buckled, rotted or decayed walls, doors, windows, porches, floors, steps, chimneys, railings, trim and their missing members must be replaced and put in good condition. Where exterior surfaces are left unfinished, they must be designed and constructed of materials intended to be left unfinished. All other exterior surfaces must be sealed and painted or the surface covered with protective coatings or treated to prevent rot and decay.
(f) Exterior surfaces of dwellings or accessory buildings which show deterioration or decay, or which show the weather surface to be impaired by peeling, flaking or erosion of the surface or coating, shall be repaired repainted or resurfaced with a protective coating or surface designed or formulated to maintain the exterior surface in sound condition.
(g) Presentation of proof that the exterior surfaces have been properly prepared and painted with at least one coat of paint or covered with another protective coating or surface, not more than five years prior to the date of inspection, shall be considered as prima-facie evidence that the exterior surface is in good condition.
(h) Sidewalks, patios, decks, porches, etc., shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
(Ord. 26-95. Passed 9-25-95.)