(A) (1) Crawl spaces shall be maintained free of moisture and the flow of air from such spaces into walls above shall be effectively barred so as to prevent deterioration of structural members.
(2) Such provisions shall consist of maintenance of openings in foundation walls to provide adequate circulation or air in the crawl space, covering the ground in the crawl space with a moisture barrier, installation of drains outside the structure if the crawl space is below surrounding grade, blocking openings in stud walls to prevent flow of air and moisture into walls, frequent destruction of termite tubes from the soil to wood floor members above, poison treatment of soil and other suitable means.
(B) Structural members shall be maintained so as to be structurally sound. Such protection shall consist of shoring, reenforcement or repair where necessary, frequent destruction of termite tubes or other appropriate means.
(C) (1) Chimneys and flues shall be maintained so as to be structurally sound and to prevent leakage of gases into the structure.
(2) Such maintenance shall consist of clearing flue toppages, sealing open joints, repairing masonry where necessary and other suitable means.
(D) Ceilings and walls shall be maintained so that parts which become loose or defective do not constitute a hazard to occupants. Such maintenance shall consist of removing and replacing loose or defective sections.
(E) (1) Toilet room and bathroom floors shall be maintained so as to prevent leakage of water through the floor, under normal conditions of use and floor washing, and resultant deterioration or defects in structural members and ceilings below.
(2) Maintenance shall consist of repairs which effectively provide the moisture and water-proof qualities required for the particular floor.
(Prior Code, § 19-103) (Ord. 312, passed 3-25-1963) Penalty, see § 171.999