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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.