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GENERALREQUIREMENTS
<br />shall be removed, replaced or cha3�ged in a manner that reduces
<br />its effectiveness as a safety barrier.
<br />SECTION 304
<br />EXTERIDR STRUCTURE
<br />304.1 General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained
<br />in good i•epair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose
<br />a threat to the public health, safety or weifare.
<br />304.2 Protective treatment. All exterior sut�faces, including
<br />but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices,
<br />porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be main[ained
<br />in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-re-
<br />sistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay
<br />by painting or other procective covering or treatment. Peeling,
<br />flaking and chipped paint shall be eluninated and surfaces re-
<br />painted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between
<br />the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and
<br />skylights shali be maintained weather resistant and water tight.
<br />All metal surfaces subjec[ to rust or corrosion shall be coated to
<br />inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces wiih rust or cor-
<br />rnsion shall he stab;li7er_i �n�l �nurPd to ��hibit ft:ture :ws: ar.�+
<br />corrosion. Oxidation stains shalI be removed from exterior sur-
<br />faces. Surfaces designed tior stabilization by oxid�tion are ex-
<br />empt from this requirement.
<br />[F] 304.3 Premises identification. Buildings shall have ap-
<br />proved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legi-
<br />bie and visibI�s from Ihe street or road tioniing the property.
<br />These nuii�o�rs shall contrast with theu• background. Address
<br />nuinbers shall be Arabic namerals or alphabet letters.lVumbers
<br />shatl be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high wi[h a minimum
<br />stroke widch of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
<br />304.4 Structural members. A]1 structoral members shall be
<br />maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of
<br />safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
<br />304.5 Foundation walls. All foundation walls shal] be main-
<br />tained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shali be
<br />kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and
<br />other pests.
<br />304.6 Exterior walls. All exterior walls shali be free from
<br />holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained
<br />weatherproof and properly surface coa[ed where required to
<br />prevent deterioration.
<br />304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be
<br />sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage
<br />shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the
<br />walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters
<br />and do;�.L,n�uts shall be maintained in good repair and free
<br />from o'�-�tr�u.;tions. Roof water shzll not be discharged in a man-
<br />ner thaE creates a public nuisance.
<br />304.8 Decorative features. All cornices, belt courses, corbels,
<br />terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features
<br />shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and
<br />in a safe condition.
<br />304.9 Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions includ-
<br />ing, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awn-
<br />ings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be
<br />maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be
<br />kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed sudaces
<br />of inetal or wood shall be protected fram the elements and
<br />against decay or n.tst by periodic application of weather-coat-
<br />ing materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
<br />304.10 Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exte-
<br />rior stairway, deck, porcb and balcony, and all appurtenances
<br />attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in
<br />good repaiG with proper anchorage and capable of supporting
<br />[he imposed loads.
<br />3Q�.11 Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers,
<br />smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained
<br />stnicturally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed sur-
<br />faces of inetal or wood sha11 be protected from the elements and
<br />against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coat-
<br />ing materials, sucl� as paint or similar surface treatment.
<br />304.12 Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall
<br />be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed
<br />loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
<br />344.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window,
<br />sl.yiigh[, uvor and irame sliall i�e xept in sound condition, good
<br />repair and weaLher tight.
<br />304.13.1 Glazing. All glazing materials shall be maintained
<br />free from cracks and holes.
<br />304.13.2 Openable a�indows. Every window, other than a
<br />fixed window, shal; be easily openable and capable of being
<br />held in positio : bv window hardware.
<br />304.14 Insect screens. During the period from [DATE] to
<br />[DATE], every door, window and other outside opening required
<br />for ventilarion of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food
<br />service areas or any areas where products to be included or uti-
<br />]ized in food for human consumption are processed, manufac-
<br />tured, p1c%aged or s[ored, shall be supplied with approved
<br />tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16
<br />mesh per 25 mm} and every swinging door shall have a self-
<br />ciosing device in good working condition.
<br />Exception: Screens shall not be required where other ap- �
<br />proved means, snch as air curtains or insect repellent fans,
<br />are employed.
<br />304.15 Doors. All exterior doors, door assemhlies and hard-
<br />ware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all en-
<br />trances to dwelling t�nits, rooming units and guestrooms shall
<br />Yightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors sha11 be
<br />in accordance with Sectio� 7023.
<br />304.16 Basement hatchways. Every basement hatchway shaLl
<br />be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and sur-
<br />face drainage water.
<br />304.17 Guards for basement �vindows. Every basement win-
<br />dow that is openabie shall be supplied with rodent shields,
<br />storm windows or other approved protection against the entry
<br />of rodents.
<br />304.18 Building security. Doors, windows or hatchways for
<br />dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro-
<br />vided wi[h devices designed [o provide security for the occu-
<br />pants and property within.
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