No building, accessory building or garage used for residential purposes shall fail to comply with the following requirements.
(A) Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be constructed or installed so that it will function safely and effectively, and it shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition.
(B) Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and roof shall:
(1) Be reasonably weathertight and rodentproof;
(2) Be capable of affording privacy; and
(3) Be kept in good repair.
(C) The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects which admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portions of the building. Roof drainage, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner which creates a hazard on the premises of adjacent property that is contrary to city ordinance.
(D) Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be reasonably weathertight and rodentproof, and shall be kept in sound, working condition and good repair. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes.
(E) Every inside and outside stair, every porch and every appurtenance thereto shall be constructed so as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon, and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Metal fire escapes shall be maintained in a rust-free condition.
(F) Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally-imposed loads, and shall be maintained in good condition.
(G) All wood and metal surfaces including, but not limited to, window frames, doors, door frames, cornices, porches and trim shall be maintained in good condition. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and the surfaces repainted.
(H) 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.
(I) All canopies, metal awnings, fire escapes, exhaust ducts and similar overhanging extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or a similar surface treatment.
(J) Any pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property, or that of another tenant.
(K) All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water either thereon or within any structure located thereon.
(L) (1) All walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
(2) All sidewalks shall fully comply with the state standards, I.C. 36-9-36-17, § 4:19, Building codes, Legal Almanac: The Americans With Disabilities Act, § 4:19.
(3) An occupant shall ensure that the sidewalk remains clear of any encumbrances, such as obstacles, debris, ice, snow and the like.
(M) Any portion, member or appurtenance of a building shall not be likely to fail or become detached, dislodged or collapse, thereby injuring persons or damaging property.
(N) A building or structure shall not be unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
(O) A building or structure shall not be in such a condition that it is likely to partially or completely collapse due to:
(1) Dilapidation, deterioration or decay;
(2) Faulty construction; or
(3) The removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building, or the deterioration, decay or inadequacy of its foundation.
(P) Exterior walls or other vertical structural members shall not list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of the base.
(Q) A building or structure, exclusive of the foundation, shall not show 33% or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, nor 50% damage or deterioration of its non-supporting members, coverings or enclosing or outside walls.
(R) A building or structure shall not have less than 66% of the strength, fire-resisting qualities or characteristics or weather-resisting qualities or characteristics from when it was originally contracted.
(S) A building shall not be so damaged by fire, earthquake, flood or any other cause that the structural strength and stability is materially less than it was before the catastrophe.
(T) A building or structure shall not be so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood that it has become so dilapidated and deteriorated as it becomes freely assessable to persons.
(U) A building or structure shall not become a fire hazard because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, lack of sufficient fire-resistive construction, electrical wiring, gas connection or heating apparatus.
(V) A portion of a building or structure shall not remain on the real estate more than three months after its demolition or destruction.
(W) (1) Regarding the exterior use or storage of indoor furniture and appliances, it shall be prohibited to store exterior to a structure materials or objects which are customarily utilized or intended to be utilized by the manufacturer in the interior of a structure. Such materials and objects include, but are not limited to, appliances, couches, sofas, furniture, mattresses, box springs, storage bins and boxes.
(2) A three-day exemption from division (W)(1) above is granted for materials or objects which are temporarily placed for disposal or removal from the property. If materials or objects placed for disposal have been tagged with an approved prepaid tag or sticker from the City Utilities Office, then the exemption may extend until the next scheduled trash collection day.
(3) The materials or objects utilized during the construction of an active construction or improvement project are exempt from division (W)(1) above for a period not to exceed 14 calendar days.
(Ord. 2020-11, passed 12-7-2020) Penalty, see § 152.99