[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
The exterior of a structure and all necessary structures shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary manner so as not to constitute a public nuisance or blighted condition, or otherwise pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants of the premises or the public. The application and enforcement of each of the other sections of this Article VIII shall be in accordance with the foregoing standards.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
All supporting structural members of all structures shall be
kept structurally sound, free of deterioration and maintained capable
of safely bearing the dead and live loads imposed upon them.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
All foundation walls shall be maintained so as to carry the
safe design and operating dead and live loads and shall be maintained
free from open cracks and breaks, so as not to constitute a public
nuisance, blighted condition or otherwise be detrimental to public
safety and welfare.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
All exterior walls shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or
rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions which might admit
rain or dampness inside the walls. All exterior walls shall be free
of loose peeling paint that constitutes a blighted condition. 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. All fences shall be maintained
structurally sound and free of rot.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018; 11-1-2016 by G.O. No. 2072]
All roofs shall be structurally sound, tight and not have defects
which might admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent
rainwater from causing dampness or deterioration of, or entering,
the structure. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that
creates a nuisance to owners or occupants of adjacent premises or
that creates a public nuisance. Discharge of roof drains shall be
to the roadway storm sewer system or on the ground; provided, however,
in connection with new construction projects, roof drain discharge
shall be connected to the storm sewer, if feasible; otherwise, discharge
shall be routed to the roadway. No roof drainage shall be connected
to the sanitary sewer.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
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.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks and similar appurtenances
shall be maintained structurally safe, sound and in good repair.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
(a)
Every stair, porch, fire escape or balcony and all appurtenances
attached thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and
capable of supporting the anticipated loads and shall be maintained
in sound condition and good repair. Every stair, porch and fire escape
shall be maintained free of hazardous conditions such as snow, ice,
mud and rubbish.
(b)
Every flight of stairs which is four or more risers high and which
is appurtenant to a structure which contains more than one dwelling
unit or is used for commercial purposes shall have a handrail on at
least one side of the stair, and every open portion of a stair fire
escape, porch, landing or balcony which is more than 30 inches above
the grade below shall have guardrails. Handrails shall be not less
than 30 inches nor more than 34 inches, measured vertically above
the nosing of the treads. Guardrails shall be not less than 30 inches
high above the floor of the porch, landing or balcony. Every handrail
and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of bearing normally
imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
All window sashes shall be glazed with glass which is free from
holes and cracks so as to exclude wind, rain or snow from entering
the structure.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
During the period from April 1 to December 1, every door and
window or other outside opening used for ventilation purposes serving
any building containing more than one dwelling unit, and any building
used for commercial purposes containing food preparation areas, food
service areas or any areas where products used in food for human consumption
are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied
with approved tight-fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch,
and every swinging screen door shall have a self-closing device in
good working condition.
[G.O. No. 1694, § I; amended 6-3-2014 by G.O. No.
2018]
All basement hatchways and windows shall be maintained as to
prevent the entrance of vermin, rain and surface drainage water into
the structures.
