Foundation walls shall be maintained so as to
be structurally sound and to prevent entrance of moisture, termites
and vermin. Such protection shall consist of shoring, where necessary,
subsoil drains at footings, grouting of masonry cracks, waterproofing
of walls and joists and other suitable means providing proper protection
to structural members.
Exterior walls and wall components shall be
maintained so as to prevent deterioration due to the elements and
destructive insects. Such maintenance shall consist of painting, installation
or repair of walls, copings and flashings, waterproofing of joints,
waterproof coatings, installation or repair of termite shields, poison
treatment of soil or other suitable means.
Roofing shall be maintained in a watertight
condition so as to prevent leakage into the building. Such maintenance
shall consist of repairs of roofing, flashings, waterproof coatings
or other suitable means.
Crawl spaces shall be maintained free of moisture,
and the flow of air from such spaces into walls above shall be effectively
barred so as to prevent deterioration of structural members. Such
provisions shall consist of maintenance of openings in foundation
walls to provide adequate circulation of air in the crawl space, covering
the ground in the crawl space with a moisture barrier, installation
of drains outside the structure if the crawl space is below surrounding
grade, blocking openings in stud walls to prevent flow of air and
moisture into walls, frequent destruction of termite tubes from the
soil to wood floor members above, poison treatment of soil and other
suitable means.
Structural members shall be maintained so as
to be structurally sound. Such protection shall consist of shoring,
reinforcement or repair, where necessary, frequent destruction of
termite tubes or other appropriate means.
Chimneys and flues shall be maintained so as
to be structurally sound and to prevent leakage of gases into the
structure. Such maintenance shall consist of clearing flue stoppages,
sealing open joints, repairing masonry where necessary and other suitable
means.
Ceilings and walls shall be maintained so that
parts which become loose or defective do not constitute a hazard to
occupants. Such maintenance shall consist of removing and replacing
loose or defective sections.
Toilet room and bathroom floors shall be maintained
so as to prevent leakage of water through the floor, under normal
conditions of use and floor washing, and resultant deterioration or
defects in structural members and ceilings below. Maintenance shall
consist of repairs which effectively provide the moisture and waterproof
qualities required for the particular floor.