Sec. 38-105Exterior and interior of structures

(a) Foundation. The building foundation walls, piers, or other structural elements shall be maintained in a safe manner and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon. In the case of a mobile home, the undercarriage of the mobile home shall be completely enclosed by the foundation or stand, or by a permanent skirt if no foundation or stand is utilized.

(b) Exterior walls. The exterior walls shall be substantially weather tight, watertight, and shall be made impervious to the adverse effects of weather and be maintained in sound condition and good repair.

(c) Roofs. Roofs shall be maintained in a safe manner and have no defects which might admit rain or cause dampness in the walls or interior portion of the building.

(d) Means of egress. Every dwelling, building, and structure shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress with a minimum ceiling height of seven feet leading to a safe and open space at ground level.

(e) Stairs, porches, and appurtenances. Every inside and outside stair, porch, and any appurtenance thereto of every structure used for human habitation shall be capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon and be maintained in sound condition and good repair.

(f) Protective treatment. All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment.

(g) Windows and doors. Every window, exterior door, and basement or cellar door and hatchway shall be substantially weather tight, watertight, and rodent proof and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.

(h) Windows to be glazed. Windowpanes or an approved substitute shall be maintained without holes.

(i) Window sash. Window sash shall be properly fitted and weather tight within the window frame.

(j) Hardware. Every exterior door shall be provided with proper hardware and maintained in good condition.

(k) Door frames. Every exterior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame so as to substantially exclude rain and wind from entering the dwelling. Each door available as an exit shall be capable of being easily opened from the inside.

(l) Interior floor, walls, and ceiling. Every floor, interior wall, and ceiling shall be substantially rodent proof; shall be kept in sound condition and good repair; and shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.

(m) Accessory structures. Garages, storage buildings and other accessory structures shall be maintained and kept in good repair and sound structural condition.

(n) Structural supports. Every structural element shall be maintained structurally sound and show no evidence of deterioration which would render it incapable of carrying loads which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.

History: (Ord. No. 2004-13, § 1.44, 9-2-2004)