(A) Exterior foundation, walls and roofs. Every foundation wall, exterior wall and exterior roof shall be substantially weathertight and rodentproof; 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.
(B) Interior floor, walls and ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be substantially rodentproof; 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.
(C) Windows and doors. Every window, exterior door, basement or cellar door and hatchway shall be substantially weathertight, watertight and rodentproof, and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.
(D) Stairs, porches and appurtenances. Every inside and outside 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. Stairwells and flights of stairs more than five risers high shall have rails not less than two feet six inches measured vertically from the nose of the threads at the top of the rail.
(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.
(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.
(I) Egress. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate means of egress as required.
(J) Underpinnings. The space between the ground and the first floor of every dwelling shall be enclosed with a mason curtain wall which shall be substantially weatherproof and rodentproof. Except for manufactured homes located on land leased to the homeowner, manufactured homes shall be enclosed with a curtain wall of masonry.
(K) Fences and accessory buildings. Fences and other accessory buildings shall be maintained in safe and substantial condition, or be demolished.
(Ord. 21, passed - -; Ord. 22- , passed - -2022) Penalty, see § 152.99