§ 14.13. Exterior of Buildings and Structures.

(A)

Foundation. The building foundation system shall be maintained in a safe manner and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.

(B)

Means of Egress. Every dwelling unit shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress with minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. leading to a safe and open space at ground level. Stairs shall have a minimum head room of 6 ft. 8in.

(C)

Windows. Every window shall be substantially weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof, and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.

(D)

Windows to be Glazed. Every window sash shall be fully supplied with glass windowpanes or an approved substitute that are without open cracks and holes.

(E)

Window Sash. Window sash shall be properly fitted and weathertight within the window frame.

(F)

Windows to be Openable. Every window required for light and ventilation for habitable rooms shall be capable of being easily opened and secured in position by window hardware.

(G)

Exterior Doors.

(1)

Every exterior door, basement or cellar door and hatchway shall be substantially weathertight, watertight, and rodent-proof, and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.

(2)

Every exterior door shall be provided with properly installed hardware that is maintained to insure reasonable ease of operation to open, close and secure in an open or closed position, as intended by the manufacturer of the door and the attached hardware.

(N)[H]

Exterior Door Frames.

(1)

Exterior door frames shall be properly maintained and shall be affixed with weatherstripping and thresholds as required to be substantially weathertight, watertight, and rodent and insect restrictive when the door is in a closed position.

(2)

Exterior doorjambs, stops, headers, and moldings shall be securely attached to the structure, maintained in good condition without splitting or deterioration that would minimize the strength and security of the door in a closed position.

(O)[I]

Screens. All structures that do not have a central air-conditioning system shall have screens on all exterior openable windows and doors used or required for ventilation. Screens on windows and doors shall be stretched, fitted, and maintained without open rips or tears. Screens on porches, balconies or other appurtenances shall be maintained in good repair. Screen enclosures, such as those of swimming pools shall be maintained in good repair or, where not required for security, with their supporting members removed forthwith.

(Ord. No. 2018-33, § 2, 8-6-2018, eff. 1-1-2019, Doc. #1808061204)