1937.06 SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

      (a)    Exterior Building Maintenance.

      (1)    Street Numbers. Each structure to which a street number has been assigned shall have such number displayed in a position easily observed and readable from the public right-of-way. All street numbers shall be in Arabic numerals at least four (4) inches high and one-half (0.5) inch stroke.

            (2)    Structural Members. All structural members shall be maintained free from deterioration and shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.

            (3)    Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rats.

            (4)    Exterior Walls. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials, and shall be weatherproofed and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.

                  A.    The exterior of every building and structure shall be free of obsolete hardware and fixtures.

                  B.    Any exterior painted surfaces which are altered by repairs or structural alterations shall be repainted.

            (5)    Decorative Features. All cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings, and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair, with proper anchorage, and in a safe condition.

            (6)    Overhang Extensions. All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes, sandpiper exhaust ducts, and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a safe and sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather coating materials, such as paint or a similar surface treatment.

      (7)    Chimneys and Towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained in a structurally safe and sound manner and be kept in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or a similar surface treatment.

             (8)    Handrails and Guardrails. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.

            (9)    Windows and Doors. Exterior windows and doors, whether transparent, translucent, or opaque, shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of marks, cracks, breaks, soap, wax, and other foreign substances.

                  A.    Windows and doors shall be secured in a tight-fitting and weather proof manner, shall be easily operable, and all windows shall be capable of being held in position by window hardware.

                  B.    No exterior windows shall be permanently removed or enclosed, covered or boarded up, unless treated as an integral component of the facade using materials and detailing compatible with the building facade and style in general.

            (10)    Insect Screens. During the period from May 1 to October 1, every door, window, and other outside opening utilized or required for ventilation purposes, serving any structure containing habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch, and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good, working condition. Exception: Screen doors shall not be required for out-swinging doors or other types of openings which make screening impractical, provided other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.

            (11)    Basement hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall be maintained so as to prevent the entrance of rats, rain, and surface drainage water.

            (12)    Guards for basement windows. Every basement window that is openable shall be supplied with rat-proof shields, storm windows, or other approved protection against the entry of rats.

            (13)    Posters and Graffiti. The exterior of all buildings and structures shall be free from all posters, handbills and graffiti.

            (14)    Scaffolds. Exterior painting scaffolds or other temporary equipment used for construction, repair, or maintenance, shall be maintained in good repair and shall be removed when the project is suspended for fourteen (14) days or more and immediately upon completion of the project.

   (b)    Roofs and Drainage.

            (1)    Roofs shall be maintained in good repair and free of trash, debris, and any other materials that are not a permanent part of the building or a functional element.

           (2)    Any false roof, mansard, like-roof element, or other auxiliary structure on the roof, shall be maintained in good repair and finished in a manner compatible with the exterior of the building.

            (3)    The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain.

            (4)    Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure.

            (5)    Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.

    (c)    Interior of Buildings.

            (1)    The interior of a structure and all equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, shall be structurally sound, and shall be kept in a sanitary condition.

            (2)    Structural members. The supporting structural members of every structure shall be maintained in a structurally sound manner and be capable of supporting the imposed loads.

            (3)    Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition.

            (4)    Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected.

            (5)    Lead-based paint. Interior and exterior painted surfaces of all business facilities, including fences and outbuildings, are required to follow all Federal, State, and Environmental laws regarding lead-based paint.

                  A.    Should any lead-based paint on the property be removed or covered, it must be done in an approved manner.

                  B.    Any surface to be covered shall first be marked with warnings as to the lead content of such surface.

      (6)    Asbestos. Both the interior and exterior of all business facilities, including fences and outbuildings, are required to follow all Federal, State, and Environmental laws regarding asbestos.

         A.    Should any asbestos on the property be removed or covered, it must be done in an approved manner.

      (7)    Stairs and railings. All interior stairs and railings shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition and in good repair, with proper anchorage, and capable of supporting the imposed loads.

      (8)    Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.

      (9)    Storage and display. All window displays and screening of interiors as backdrops shall be maintained in good repair and in a clean and attractive manner.

      (10)    Infestation. The interior of every structure shall be free from insect, rodent, and/or vermin infestation.

         (Ord. 2022-4-26. Passed 4-13-22.)