The exterior of structures shall be maintained structurally
sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the health and safety
of the occupants and so as to protect the occupants from the environment.
The exterior of every structure, including vacant structures,
shall be maintained in good repair. They shall be maintained free
of broken glass, loose shingles or siding, crumbling stone or brick,
significant peeling of paint or other conditions reflective of inadequate
maintenance which would cause a blighting problem or adversely affect
the public health or safety.
Every exterior wall shall be free of breaks, loose or rotting
boards or timbers and any other conditions which might admit rain
or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied
spaces of the building. All exterior surface material, including wood,
composition or metal siding, shall be maintained weatherproof and
shall be properly surface coated when required to prevent deterioration.
The roof shall be structurally sound, tight and not have defects
which might admit rain.
All cornices, entablatures, belt courses, corbels, terra-cotta
trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained
in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition.
All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire
escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar overhang extensions
shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as
to be kept in a safe and sound condition. They shall be protected
against decay and rust by the periodic application of a weathercoating
material such as paint or other protective treatment.
All chimneys, cooling towers, smokestacks and similar appurtenances
shall be maintained structurally safe, sound and in good repair, and
all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected against decay
or rust by periodic application of weather-coating material such as
paint or similar surface treatment.
Every stair, porch, balcony and all appurtenances attached thereto
shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting
the loads to which it is subjected and shall be kept in sound condition
and good repair.