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<br />GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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<br />SECTION 304
<br />EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
<br />304.1 General. The exteriar of a structure shall be maintained
<br />in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose
<br />a threat to the public health, safety ar welfare.
<br />304.2 Protective treatment. All exteriar surfaces, including
<br />but not liinited to, doars, doar and window frames, carnices,
<br />porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained
<br />in goodcondition. Exteriarwood surfaces, other than decay-ce-
<br />sistant woods, shall �e pratected �F�o4� the elements and decay
<br />by painting or other protective covering ar treatment Peeling,
<br />flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces re-
<br />painted. .1l siding and masanry joints as well as those between
<br />the building enveiope and the perimeter of windows, doars, and
<br />skylights shal� be rt�aintained weather resistant ;�u,] water tight.
<br />All metal surfaces su6�ect tarustarcorrosionshall he coated to
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<br />corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exteriar sur-
<br />faces. Surfaces designed far stabilization by o�dation are ex-
<br />empt from this requirement.
<br />(�'] 304.3 �emises identification. Buildings shall have ap-
<br />proved address numbers placed 'm a position to he plainly legi-
<br />ble and visible lrom the street or road fronting the property.
<br />These nuli;i;��s shall contrast with their background. Address
<br />nuinber� shall be Arabic i��imerals ar alphabet letters. N�tmbers
<br />shall bea �ninim�n� of 4 inches (102 aiva) high with a minimum
<br />stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 �r�n�).
<br />304.4 Structural members. All struciura3 members shall be
<br />maintained free from deteriaration, and sf�a1€ be capable of
<br />safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
<br />3045 Foundation �valis. All loundation walls shall be main-
<br />tained plumb and free fron� open cracks and breaks and shall b e
<br />kent in sucl� condition so tie lo �reveat the entrv of rodents and
<br />other pests.
<br />304.6 Exterior walls. All exteriar walls shall be free from
<br />holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials: and maintained
<br />weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to
<br />prevent deteriaration.
<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 ar deteriaration in the
<br />walls ar interiar portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters
<br />and �w�•,ti,i:,; •���;� shall be maintained in good repair and free
<br />�roin o'�.�hu�:tions. ktoufwater shall not be discharged in a man-
<br />ner that creates a public nuisance.
<br />304.8 Decarative features. All cornices, l�elE courses, carbels,
<br />terra catta trim, wall facings and similar decarative features
<br />shall be maintained in good repair with proper ancharage and
<br />in a safe condition.
<br />304.9 Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions includ-
<br />ing, but 7�rT limited to canopies, marquees, signs, �neCal awn-
<br />ings, lire escapes, standpipes and exliaust ducts shall be
<br />maintained in good repair and be properly anchared so as to be
<br />kept in a sound condition. When rec��ired, all exposed surfaces
<br />of inetal ar wood shall be protected from the elements and
<br />against decay or rusE by periodic application of weat�ex-Cp�i-
<br />ing materials, such as paint ar similar surface treatment.
<br />304.10 Stairways, decks,parchesandbalcnnies.Everyexte-
<br />riar stairway, deck, parch and balcony, and � appurtenances
<br />attached theretn, shall be maintained structurally sound, in
<br />good repair, with proper ancharage and capable of supporting
<br />the imposed loads.
<br />304.11 Chi►t�ueysandtowers. ALlchimnevs, coolinstowers.
<br />smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained
<br />stnictural}y safe and sound, and in good repair. ,tl] exposed sur-
<br />faces ofinet�i ar woodshallbeprolected from theeiements and
<br />against decay or rust by periodic application of wcat€�er-coac-
<br />ing materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
<br />3d412 Handrails and guards. Every har�draii and guard shall
<br />be firmly fastened and capable of supparting nc�rma#1y imposed
<br />loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
<br />304.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window,
<br />sn�lig�t, doar and frame s1�a[lbe kept in sound condition, good
<br />repair and weathectight.
<br />304131 Glazing. All glazing materials shall be maintained
<br />free f'ro�n cracks and holes.
<br />304.13.2 bpenabEe windows. Every window, other than a
<br />fixed window, shall be easily o�enabie and capable of being
<br />held in position by window hardware.
<br />304.14 Insect screens. During the period fram [DATE] to
<br />[DATE], every door, window and other outside opening required
<br />far ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food
<br />sefviee areas ar any areas where products to be included ar uti-
<br />lized in f w d for human consumption �,� processed, manufac-
<br />tured, packaged ar stared, shall be supplied with approved
<br />tightly fitting screens of not less than t6 mesh per inch (16
<br />mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging doar shalI have a self
<br />closing device in good warking condition.
<br />Exception: Screens shail not be required where other ap- �
<br />proved means, such as air curtains ar insect repellent fans,
<br />me employed.
<br />304.15 Doars. All exteriar doars, doar assemblies and hard-
<br />ware shall be maintained in �-.atii� condition. Locks at all en-
<br />trances to dwelling units, rooking units and guesh'aoms shall
<br />tightly secure the doar. Locks on means of e�ress doars shall be
<br />in-accordance with Section 702.3.
<br />3�4.16Base�nen�hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall
<br />be maintained ro prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and sur-
<br />face drainage water_
<br />304.17 Guards far basement windows. Every basement win-
<br />dow that is openabfe shall be supplied with rodent shields,
<br />storm windows or other approved protection against the entry
<br />of rodents.
<br />304.18 �uilding security. Doars, windows ar hatchways far
<br />dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro-
<br />vided with devices designed to provide security far the 6���_
<br />panls and property within.
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