[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.1]
(a) The foundation walls of every structure used for human habitation
shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally sound.
(b) Foundation walls shall be considered to be in good repair and structurally
sound if found free from damage or defects and capable of bearing
imposed loads.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.2; Ord. of 4-3-1989, § 1]
(a) The stairs, porches and railings affixed to the exterior of every
structure used for human habitation shall be kept in good repair and
structurally sound. Railings shall be provided for balconies and,
where necessary, for porches and accessible roofs. Stairways shall
have handrails on at least one side.
(b) Stairs and porches shall be considered to be in good repair and structurally
sound when found to be free of holes, cracks and capable of supporting
imposed loads. Properly balustraded railings shall be provided when
there is clear danger of accident or personal injury, and such railings
must be capable of bearing normally imposed loads.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.3]
(a) Every structure used for human habitation shall be so maintained
that it will be weather- and watertight.
(b) Exterior walls, roofs and all openings around doors, windows, chimneys
and all other parts of the structure shall be so maintained as to
keep water from entering the structure and to prevent undue heat loss.
Damaged materials must be repaired or replaced. All parts of the structure
that show evidence of dry rot or other deterioration shall be replaced
and refinished to conform to the rest of the structure.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.4]
(a) All exterior wood surfaces of a structure used for human habitation
that are not of a species inherently resistant to decay shall be treated
periodically with a protective coating or other preservative to prevent
structural deterioration.
(b) Exterior wood surfaces shall be adequately protected against deterioration
through the periodic application of approved protective coatings.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.5]
(a) Every structure used for human habitation shall be free of loose
overhanging objects.
(b) Exterior walls, roofs and all other parts of the structure shall
be free from loose and unsecured objects and materials. Such objects
or materials shall be removed or repaired. Dangerous accumulations
of ice and snow shall be removed.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.6]
(a) The exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be
so maintained as to be vermin and rodent free.
(b) Where a rodent and vermin problem exists, all exterior windows, doors
and other openings two feet above ground level and below shall be
screened or protected with acceptable wire mesh or other approved
materials. Defects, cracks or holes shall be tightly sealed to prevent
the entrance of vermin and rodents.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.7; Ord. of 4-3-1989, § 2]
(a) Every window, door and other opening to outdoor space in the exterior
of every structure used for human habitation shall be effectively
protected against the entrance of insects.
(b) From May 1 to October 1, every opening, except bulkheads, used for ingress or egress from a structure used for human habitation, directly to or from outdoor space, shall be supplied with either a self-closing device or a self-closing screen door, and screening shall be required on those openings to outdoor space which provide the ventilation required by Section
12-159 of this Chapter.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.8]
(a) The exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be
so maintained as not to cause a substantial depreciation in property
values of the immediate neighborhood.
(b) Exterior wall surfaces shall be kept free from materials, objects
and conditions which will have an adverse effect on adjacent premises
by reducing the desirability of living conditions in the immediate
neighborhood, thereby causing a substantial depreciation in property
values.