The foundation elements shall adequately support the building at all support points and shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks.
(1) 
Every exterior wall shall be maintained structurally sound, weatherproofed, and free of holes, breaks, lose or rotting boards or timbers, and any other conditions that might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied spaces of the building. All repairs shall be completed in a workmanlike manner and harmonious with the existing materials, architecture, and colors. All exterior materials shall be commonly accepted materials for final exterior treatment including wood, vinyl, or aluminum siding, stucco, and similar materials. Building wrap, sheathing, and similar materials shall not constitute a permitted final exterior treatment. All exterior materials shall be consistent with the provisions of all applicable building codes.
(2) 
All exterior surfaces that require a protective coating to prevent deterioration shall be properly coated by paint, or other manufacturer approved protective coating, applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. All front doors, front porches, and front porch skirts and railings shall be surface coated with paint or other protective coating. Any exterior surface treated with paint or other preservative shall be maintained to prevent chipping, cracking, or other deterioration of the exterior surface or the surface treatment and to present an attractive appearance. Paint and other protective coatings shall be applied in a workmanlike manner.
(1) 
All roofs and flashing shall be structurally sound, tight, and have no defects that admit water. All roofs (including underlayment materials) shall be maintained, repaired, or replaced in workmanlike manner. All repairs shall be harmonious with the existing roofing material.
(2) 
All water shall be conveyed from the roof to prevent dampness in the walls, floors, and ceilings of all stories, including attics and basements. Roof drains, gutters, and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Water conveyed from the roof shall not be allowed to fall or flow upon any public sidewalk. Where such a condition already exists, provision shall be made to carry the water under the sidewalk to the gutter or to the storm sewer.
(3) 
Roof drainage shall not be permitted to enter the sanitary system.
(1) 
Stairs and other exit facilities shall comply with the provisions of all applicable building codes and shall be maintained in a workmanlike manner.
(2) 
Every outside stair, porch, and every appurtenance attached thereto shall be safe to use; capable of supporting the load to which it is subjected; and shall be kept plumb, in sound condition and in good repair. Porch floor slopes shall not exceed one-half (½) inch per foot.
(3) 
Every flight of stairs that has more than three (3) risers shall have handrails pursuant to all applicable building codes. Every handrail and balustrade shall be firmly fastened and shall be maintained in good condition. Handrails shall be provided on all open sides of stairways.
(4) 
All openings between floors, open sides of landings, platforms, balconies, or porches, which are more than twenty-four (24) inches above grade or a floor, shall be provided with guardrails as required by all applicable building codes.
(5) 
Windows, doors, and hatchways.
(a) 
Every window, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair.
(b) 
Every window sash shall be fully supplied with a glass windowpane or an approved substitute that is without open cracks or holes.
(c) 
Every window sash shall be in good condition and fit reasonably tight within its frame.
(d) 
Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware.
(e) 
Every exterior door, door hinge, and door latch shall be maintained in good repair and capable of tightly securing the door.
(f) 
Every exterior door, when closed, shall fit reasonably well within its frame.
(g) 
Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction to prevent rain and wind, as completely as possible, from entering the dwelling or structure.
(h) 
Every basement hatchway shall be constructed and maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water into the dwelling or structure.
(i) 
Every basement window that is capable of being opened shall be supplied with a mesh screen, with no more than one-sixteenth (1/16th) inch mesh openings, or with other material affording equivalent protection against the entry of rodents.
(6) 
Street numbers. Every structure to which a street number has been assigned shall have the number displayed in a conspicuous place so that the number can be read from the public right-of-way. All numbers shall be maintained in conformance with the requirements in Section 9.15 of this Code.
(7) 
Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, towers, smokestacks, antennas and similar appurtenance shall be maintained structurally safe and shall not pose a hazard to health and safety. All exposed metal or wood surfaces shall be surface coated to prevent rust and deterioration.
(8) 
Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans, and blowers discharging gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, or other gaseous or particulate wastes shall be constructed and located so as not to discharge directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property.