Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited
to doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies,
decks and fences, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior
wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected
from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering
or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated
and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints, as well as
those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows,
doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather-resistant and watertight.
All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to
inhibit such rust and corrosion, and all surfaces with rust or corrosion
shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion.
Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces
designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement.