(A) Exterior foundation walls and roofs. Every foundation wall, exterior wall and exterior roof shall be substantially weather tight and rodent proof, 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 floors, walls and ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be substantially rodent proof, 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 weather tight, watertight, rodent proof, and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair. Minimum size for all interior doorways shall be 30 inches for all occupied rooms including living room, dining room, kitchen, and the like, but not including closets, bathrooms, and the like. Doors shall be provided at all doorways leading to bedrooms, toilet rooms and bathrooms, and all rooms adjoining a public space. All doors leading to the exterior must have an apparatus for opening and closing the door on both sides, a locking mechanism and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.
(D) Stairs, porches and appurtenances. Every outside and inside stair, porch and any appurtenances 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. Handrails and guardrails must be installed per the guidelines of the State Residential Building Code, Volume 7.
(E) Bathroom floors. Every bathroom floor surface and water closet compartment floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonable impervious to water and so as to permit such 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 subchapter, shall be so constructed or installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in satisfactory condition.
(G) Drainage. Every yard shall be properly graded so as to obtain thorough drainage of surface water to prevent accumulation of stagnant water and to allow positive drainage around the foundation of the dwelling unit.
(H) Noxious weeds. Every yard and all exterior property shall be kept free of species of weeds or plant growth, which are noxious and detrimental to health.
(I) Egress. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate means of egress as required by the Code in force at the time of construction.
(Ord. passed 7-14-2008)