Chapter 3
301.1
Scope. The provisions of
this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of
persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
301.2
Responsibility. The owner of
the premises shall maintain the structure and exterior property in compliance
with theses requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A
person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy
premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply
with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit are
responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of
the dwelling unit or premises which they occupy and control.
301.3
Vacant Structures and Land. All vacant
structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean,
safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a
blighting problem of adversely affect the public health or safety.
302.1
Sanitation. All exterior
property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary
condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which
such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
302.2
Grading and Drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained to
prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water
thereon, or within any structure located thereon.
Exception: Approved
retention areas and reservoirs.
302.3
Sidewalks and Driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking
spaces and similar area shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and
maintained free from hazardous conditions.
302.4
Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free
from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches (254mm). All noxious weeds
shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and
vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not
include cultivated flowers and gardens.
302.5
Rodent Harborage. All structures and exterior property shall be kept
free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall
be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to
human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to
eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation.
302.6
Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not
discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous
or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private
property or that of another tenant.
302.7
Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages,
fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
302.7.1 Gates. Gates which
are required to be self-closing and self-latching in accordance with the International
Building Code shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close
and latch when released from a still position of 6 inches (152mm) from the
gatepost.
302.7.2 Swimming pools. Swimming
pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good
repair.
302.8 Motor vehicles. Except as provided for in other
regulations, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept
or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at anytime be in a state of
major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or
dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an
approved spray booth.
Exception: A vehicle of any type
is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such
work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and
approved for such purposes.
302.9 Defacement of property. No person shall willfully or
wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or
building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking,
carving or graffiti.
It shall be the responsibility of the
owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair.
303.1 General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in
good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the
public health, safety or welfare.
303.2 Protective treatment. All
exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames,
cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in
good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall
be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective
coverings or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipping paint shall be eliminated
and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between
the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall
be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to
rust and corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all
surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit
future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior
surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt form this
requirement.
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303.3 – 304.4
[F] 303.3 Premises identification. Buildings shall have
approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible
form the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be Arabic
numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) high
with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches (12.7mm).
303.4 Structure members. All structural members shall be
maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of safely supporting
the imposed dead and live loads.
303.5 Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be
maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, and shall be kept in
such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests.
303.6 Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free
from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof
and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.
303.7 Roofs and Drainage. The roof and flashing shall be
sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be
adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion
of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in
good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a
manner that creates a public nuisance.
303.8 Decorative features. All cornices, 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.
303.9 Overhand extensions. All overhang extensions including,
but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes,
standpipes, and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and be
properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, 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.
303.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches, and Balconies. Every
exterior stairway, deck, porch, and balcony, and all appurtenances attached
thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper
anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
303.11 Chimneys and Towers. All chimneys, cooling towers,
smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe
and 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 material, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
303.12 Handrails and Guards. Every handrail and guard shall be
firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be
maintained in good condition.
303.13 Window, Skylights and Door frames. Every
window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair
and weather tight.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
303.13.1
Glazing. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks
and holes.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
303.13.2 Openable Windows. Every
window, other than a fixed window, shall be easily Openable and capable of
being held in position by window hardware.
303.14 Insect screen. During the period from [DATE] to [DATE], every
door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable
rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products
to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed,
manufactured, packed or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting
screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25mm) and every swinging
door shall have a self closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screen
doors shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or
insect repellent fans are employed.
303.15 Doors. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware
shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling
units, rooming units and guestrooms shall tightly secure the door. Locks on
means of egress doors shall be in accordance with Section 702.3.
303.16 Basement hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall be
maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water.
303.17 Guards for basement windows. Every basement window that
is openable shall be supplied with rodent shields, storm windows or other
approved protection against the entry of rodents.
304.1 General. The interior
of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair,
structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part
of the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary
condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, a hotel, a
dormitory, two or more dwellings units or two or more nonresident occupancies,
shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas
of the structure and exterior property.
304.2 Structure members. All structural members shall be
maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads.
304.3 Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including
windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
Peeling, chipping, flaking, or abraded paint shall be corrected.
304.4 Stairs and Walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, landing,
balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall be maintained in sound
condition and good repair.
304.5 – 306.5
304.5 Handrails and Guards. Every handrail and guard shall be
firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be
maintained in good condition.
304.6 Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit
reasonably well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and
closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as
intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
305.1 Accumulation of Rubbish and Garbage. All exterior
property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free form
any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
305.2 Disposal of Rubbish. Every occupant of a structure
shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish
in approved containers.
305.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. The owner
of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for
rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of
rubbish.
305.3 Disposal of Garbage. Every occupant of a structure
shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage
in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage container.
305.3.1 Garbage facilities. The
owner of every dwelling shall supply one of the following: an approved
mechanical food waste grinder in each dwelling unit, an approved incinerator
unit in the structure available to the occupants in each dwelling unit; or an
approved leak proof, covered, outside garbage container.
305.3.2 Containers. The operator
of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, and at all times cause
to be utilized, approved leak proof containers provided with closed-fitting
covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for
disposal.
306.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and
rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall
be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to
human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent
reinfestation.
306.2 Owner. The owner of any
structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to
renting or leasing the structure.
306.3 Single Occupancy. The
occupant of a one-family dwelling or of a single-tenant nonresidential
structure shall be responsible for extermination on the premises.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
306.4 Multiple Occupancy. The
owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple
occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible
for extermination of the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior
property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such
infestation in the area occupied, the occupant shall be responsible for
extermination.
306.5 Occupant. The occupant
of any structure shall be responsible for the continued rodent and pest-free
condition of the structure.
Exception: Where the infestations are caused by defects in the
structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.