The exterior of a structure shall be maintained
in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose
a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants and so
as to protect the occupants from the adverse effects of the environment.
Each structure to which a street number has
been assigned shall have the number so assigned displayed in a position
easily observed and readable from the public right-of-way.
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.
Every foundation, exterior wall and roof and
all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in a workmanlike state
of maintenance and repair and shall be kept in such condition as to
exclude rats.
All foundation walls shall be maintained so
as to carry the safe design and operating dead and live loads and
shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, so
as not to be detrimental to public safety and welfare.
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 spaces of the building. 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.
The roof 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
in the walls or interior portion of the building. 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.
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.
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. 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.
All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks and
similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe, sound
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.
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 other debris.
B.
Every flight of stairs which is more than four risers
high 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 (762 millimeters) above the grade below
shall have guardrails. Handrails shall be not less than 30 inches
(762 millimeters) nor more than 34 inches (864 millimeters) high,
measured vertically above the nosing of the treads. Guardrails shall
be not less than 30 inches (762 millimeters) 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.
Every window, door and frame shall be constructed
and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction
so as to exclude rain as completely as possible and to substantially
exclude wind from entering the dwelling or structure.
Every window and exterior door shall be fitted
reasonably in its frame and be weathertight. Weather stripping shall
be used to exclude wind or rain from entering the dwelling or structure
and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
Every required window sash shall be fully supplied
with approved glazing materials which are without open cracks and
holes.
Every window, other than a fixed window, shall
be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by
window hardware.
A.
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 habitable rooms, 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.
B.
Exception. Screen doors shall not be required for
out-swinging doors or other types of openings which make screening
impractical, provided that other approved means such as air curtains
or insect repellent fans are employed.
Every exterior door and its hardware shall be
maintained in good condition. Door locks on all doors entering dwelling
units shall be in good repair and capable of tightly securing the
door.
Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed
and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rats, rain and surface
drainage water into the structures.
Every basement window which is openable shall
be supplied with rat-proof shields or storm windows or other material
affording protection against the entry of rats.
