A.
Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so
as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the load
to which they may be subjected.
B.
Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted
to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation
or movement of the building or any structural part thereof.
C.
Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is
provided for all structural members which may become structurally
unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include,
among others, the action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion,
wetting and drying, and termites and other destructive insects.
D.
Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing at
any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground and surface
water will not penetrate into any habitable space.
A.
Foundation walls shall be maintained so as to be structurally
sound and to prevent the entrance of termites and vermin. Such protection
shall consist of shoring, where necessary, and grouting of masonry
cracks and other suitable means.
B.
Exterior walls and wall components shall be maintained
so as to prevent deterioration due to the elements and destructive
insects. Such maintenance shall consist of painting, installing or
repairing walls, replacing damaged or missing shingles, copings and
flashings, waterproofing joints, waterproof coatings, installing or
repairing termite shields, poison treatment of the soil or other suitable
means. No poison treatment shall be employed which will contaminate
the potable water supply to the premises.
C.
Roofing shall be maintained in a watertight condition
so as to prevent leakage into the building. Such maintenance shall
consist of repairing, roofing, flashing, waterproof coatings or other
suitable means.
A.
Crawl space 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 the deterioration of structural members. Such
provisions shall consist of maintaining openings in foundation walls,
providing adequate circulation of air in the crawl space, covering
the ground in the crawl space with a moisture barrier, installing
drains outside the structure if the crawl space is below the surrounding
grade, blocking openings in stud walls to prevent the flow of air
and moisture into walls, frequent destruction of termite tubes from
the soil to wood floor members above and other suitable means.
B.
Structural members shall be maintained so as to be
structurally sound and to prevent the leakage of gases into the structure.
Such maintenance shall consist of clearing flue stoppages, sealing
open joints, repairing masonry, where necessary, and other suitable
means.
C.
Ceiling 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.
D.
Toilet room and bathroom floors shall be maintained
so as to prevent the 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. Maintenance shall
consist of repairs which effectively provide the moistureproof and
waterproof qualities required for the particular floor.
A.
It shall be prohibited to accumulate or store on residential
premises, except in approved locations, any highly flammable or explosive
matter, such as paints, volatile oils, cleaning fluids and similar
materials, or any combustible refuse susceptible to spontaneous combustion,
such as waste, paper, boxes or similar materials.
B.
It shall be prohibited to accumulate or store materials
on fire escapes or stairs, in stairways or passageways, at doors or
windows or in any other location where, in the event of fire, such
materials may obstruct the egress of occupants or interfere with fire-fighting
operations.
C.
Walls and ceilings shall be maintained free of cracks
and openings which would permit flames or excessive heat to enter
the concealed space.
D.
In buildings of mixed occupancy, nonresidential space
shall be separated from residential space by fire separations which
will retard the spread of fire and are approved by the authority having
jurisdiction.
E.
Garages in or attached to a residential building shall
be separated from other spaces in the building by approved fire separations
which will retard the spread of fire and prevent flammable or toxic
vapors originating within the garage from being transmitted to other
parts of the building.
F.
Fireplaces and similar construction used or intended
to be used for burning fuel in open fires shall be connected to approved
chimneys and shall be installed so that nearby or adjacent combustible
material and structural members shall not be heated to unsafe temperatures.
G.
Hearths and linings or other parts of fireplaces exposed
directly to flames shall be of materials that will not melt, disintegrate,
spall or shatter at high temperatures and shall be maintained in good
repair.
H.
Wood mantels and trim on fireplaces shall be placed
and attached so that they cannot be heated to unsafe temperatures
or ignited by sparks or embers from the fire.
I.
Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
shall not be operated within 30 feet of a structure or combustible
material.
[Added 2-28-2017 by L.L.
No. 3-2017]
