(A) Every window, exterior door, and basement hatchway in a dwelling shall be substantially tight, and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. Every window shall be fully supplied with window panes which are without cracks or holes. Every window sash shall be in good condition and fit reasonably tight within its frame. Every window, other than a fixed window by design and manufactured not to open to the elements, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware. Every exterior door, door hinge, and door latch shall be in good condition and shall be capable of locking. Every exterior door, when closed shall fit reasonably well within its frame.
(B) Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction as completely to exclude rain, and substantially to exclude wind from entering the dwelling. Every exterior door must be capable of being unlocked from the inside with no key required to exit.
(C) Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water into the building.
(Prior Code, § 157.015)