Residential premises shall be maintained in
conformity with the provisions of this Part 1 so as to assure the
desirable residential character of the property.
Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately
drained to protect building and structures and to prevent development
of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets,
storm water sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be
utilized where deemed necessary.
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar
paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under
normal use and weather conditions.
Exterior wood surfaces of buildings and structures
that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically
treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative.
Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained
free of insects, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods
used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with
generally accepted practice.
Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation
exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall
be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
From May 1 to October 1, entrances to residential
buildings shall be provided with self-closing type devices or screens,
and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately
screened. Screens shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently
high in the upper stories of multiple residences as to be free mosquitoes,
flies and other flying insects.