Residential premises shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions
of this article so as to assure the desirable residential character of the
property.
Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained
to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant
ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved
combined storm and sanitary sewers, or other satisfactory drainage systems
shall be utilized where deemed necessary.
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved
areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and
weather conditions.
Exterior wood surfaces of buildings and structures that
are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated
with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative.
Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained
free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used
for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with generally
accepted practice.
Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation
exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately
screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
From May 1 to October 1 entrances to residential buildings
shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and
other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. Screens
shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently high in the upper stories
of multiple dwellings as to be free of mosquitoes, flies and other flying
insects.