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(a) In every multiple dwelling, public halls, stairs, corridors and passageways and every part thereof used as means of egress shall be kept free and clear of encumbrances at all times in order that free, safe and unobstructed egress to the outside of the building may be maintained during all hours of the day and night.
(b) Passageways required by the Multiple Dwelling Law which provide egress from yards and courts shall, at all times, be kept clear and unobstructed. Doors and gates at the ends of such passageways are prohibited except that a door or gate equipped with an approved type knob or panic bolt protected by a steel plate and readily openable from the inside may be permitted at the building line. Doors and gates provided with key locks are prohibited. Windows on grade level at sidewalk, yard or court or at roof level of an adjoining building may have bars, but at least one window in any apartment or suite of rooms shall be without bars or obstructions of any kind in order to afford a second means of egress.
Subchapter U: Surfaces of Walls and Ceilings in Multiple Dwellings
This department will require that any part of a wall or ceiling required to be replastered or repainted by §§ 78 and 80 of the Multiple Dwelling Law shall be so painted that the entire wall or ceiling is of a uniform color. Dark colors which tend to diminish the natural light within a dwelling shall not be accepted as meeting the requirements of § 80, subdivision 4, of the Multiple Dwelling Law.
Subchapter V: Posting of Certificate of Inspection Visits in Multiple Dwellings
(a) In multiple dwellings consisting of more than six families or whenever a certificate of inspection visits is posted, a certificate frame shall be provided inside the building in a conspicuous place within view of the place at which mail is delivered to the building and in a place readily accessible for signature by Office of Code Enforcement inspectors.
(b) The bottom of the certificate frame shall be not less than 48 nor more than 62 inches above the floor.
(c) The frame shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant metal or durable, impact and flame-resistant plastic.
(d) The certificate frame shall be of a size to accommodate properly a standard 6 x 9 certificate.
(e) The certificate frame shall be faced with plastic or other transparent lacing but not glass, adequate to permit the certificate of inspection visits to be read without difficulty.
(f) The frame shall be of tamperproof construction and shall be provided with a six thirty-two (6-32) "Allen Set Screw" located in the center of the top part of the frame to permit removal of the transparent facing and the inspection certificate for inspector's endorsement.
(g) Any replacement of certificate frames shall comply with all requirements specified herein.
(h) Sufficient lighting shall be provided to make the certificate of inspection visits legible at all times.
(i) The owner has a continuing duty to maintain complete and correct information on the certificate of inspection as the premises' address, registration number, name and address of owner or managing agent registered with the Office of Code Enforcement, and a telephone number which tenants may call for service and repairs.
(j) Where the certificate of inspection visits is destroyed or defaced, the owner shall notify the registration unit of the borough Code Enforcement Office requesting a replacement within five days by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person on the form prescribed by the Department.
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