Chapter 156 – Housing Code

B. Exterior. Every foundation, floor, exterior wall, exterior door, window, and roof shall be maintained in a weather-tight, watertight, rodent-proof, and insect-proof condition. C. Doors. Every door, door hinge, door latch, door lock, or any associated door hardware shall be maintained in good and functional condition, and every door, when closed, shall fit well within its frame. D. Windows. Every window, existing storm window, window latch, window lock, aperture covering, and any associated hardware shall be maintained in good and functional condition and shall fit well with its frame. E. Interior. Every interior partition, wall, floor, ceiling, and other interior surface shall be maintained so as to permit it to be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. All building interior public and service areas shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. 2. Accessory Structure. Every foundation, exterior wall, roof, window, exterior door, and appurtenance of every accessory structure shall be so maintained as to prevent the structure from becoming a harborage for vermin and shall be maintained in a good state of repair. 3. Rain Water Drainage System. All gutters, downspouts, and associated or other roof drainage equipment on the premises shall be maintained in a good state of repair and so installed as to direct water away from the structure. All cisterns or similar water storage facilities shall be securely covered or protected. 4. Grading, Drainage and Landscaping of Premises. Every premises shall be graded and maintained so as no stagnant water will accumulate or stand thereon. Every premises shall be graded and drained in a manner to cause the flow of rain water or other surface water away from the structure. Every premises shall be continuously maintained by suitable landscaping with grass, trees, shrubs, planted ground cover, or other landscaping materials. Landscaping shall be designed and maintained to prevent erosion and control dust. This chapter shall not affect the existence of approved storm water detention systems. 5. Chimneys and Flue Piping. Every chimney and all flue piping shall be adequately supported, maintained, clean, and in a good state of repair. 6. Exterior Surfaces. All exterior surfaces of a dwelling and its accessory structures, fences, porches, and similar appurtenances which are subject to decay or deterioration shall be protected from the elements and against decay or deterioration by properly primed and painted non-lead- based paint or other approved protective coating. 7. Exits. A. Every means of egress shall be maintained in good condition and shall be free of obstruction at all times. Fire escapes, exit corridors, exit stairways, and escape and rescue windows and any other means of egress shall be maintained in a good state of repair at all times. Exit signs, emergency lighting, early warning systems, and sprinkler systems shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Required fire doors shall be maintained self-closing and self-latching. Fire doors for stairway enclosures may be self- closing as provided for in Section 3309(c) of the Uniform Building Code. B. Fire drills shall be conducted once per academic semester for all fraternities and sororities as approved by the Fire Department. 8. Screens and Storm Windows. On structures having interchangeable storm windows and screens, the owner or operator of the premises shall be responsible for hanging all screens and storm windows, except when written agreement between the owner and the occupant provides