The provisions of this regulation shall establish the minimum standards for maintenance of premises and structures.
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Sanitation. All premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
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Insect and rodent control. The premises shall be free from infestation of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests.
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General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants.
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Structural members. All supporting structural members of a structure shall be kept structurally sound, free of deterioration and maintained capable of safely bearing the dead and live loads imposed upon them.
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Exterior surfaces. Every foundation, exterior wall, roof and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good repair and shall be kept in such condition as to exclude rodents and other pests.
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Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free from open cracks and breaks.
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Exterior walls. Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, 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 areas of the structure. All exterior surface materials, including wood, composition, or metal siding, shall be maintained weatherproof and shall be properly surface-coated when required to prevent deterioration.
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Roofs and drainage. The roof shall be structurally sound and shall not have defects that might admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rainwater from causing dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure.
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Decorative features. 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.
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Signs, marquees and awnings. All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair, be properly anchored and be kept in a safe and sound condition. They shall be protected from the elements and against decay and rust by the periodic application of a weather-coating material such as paint or other protective treatment.
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Chimneys. All chimneys, cooling towers; smokestacks and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally sound, safe and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials such as paint or similar surface treatment.
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Stairs and porches. Every exterior stair, porch, fire escape, balcony and all appurtenances attached thereto shall be safe to use, capable of supporting the anticipated loads and maintained in a safe and sound condition and good repair.
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Weathertight. Every window and exterior door shall be fitted reasonably in its frame and be weathertight. Every window shall be free of cracks and holes.
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Openable windows. Every window used for ventilation or emergency escape shall be capable of being easily opened from the inside and held in position by window hardware.
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Insect screens.
(1) 
During the period from April 1 to December 1, every door and window or other outside opening used for ventilation purposes shall be supplied with tight-fitting insect screens.
(2) 
Exception: upon the prior approval of the Code Official, screens shall not be required for exterior doors or other types of openings which make screening impractical, such as openings equipped with air-conditioning units or openings above the fourth floor. The Code Official may require alternatives to screens.
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Door hardware. Every exterior door and its hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Door locks on all interior and exterior doors entering housing units shall be in good repair and capable of tightly securing the door.
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General. The interior of a structure, its equipment and facilities shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants.
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Structural members. The supporting structural members of a structure shall be maintained structurally sound, free of deterioration and capable of safely carrying the imposed loads.
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Interior surfaces. Floors, walls (including windows and doors), ceilings and other interior surfaces shall be maintained in good repair and in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
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Bathroom and kitchen floors. Every toilet, bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
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Sanitation. The interior of a structure shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. Rubbish or garbage shall be properly kept inside temporary storage facilities. Garbage or rubbish shall not be allowed to accumulate or be stored in public halls or stairways.
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Insect and rodent harborage. A structure shall be kept free from infestation, and where infestation is found, the area shall be promptly exterminated by processes which will not be injurious to human health. Continuing or repeated incidents of infestation, as determined by the Code Official, shall require the installation of rodent and verminproof walls. The rodent and verminproof walls shall be installed in a manner prescribed by the Code Official.
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Exit doors. Every door available as an exit shall be capable of being opened easily from the inside and without the use of a key.
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Exit facilities. All interior stairs and railings and other exit facilities of a structure shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. Every interior stair used for exit shall be maintained so as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the anticipated loads.