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1005.05 1005.06
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<br />Subd. 5. Accessory Structures: All accessory structures, including detached garages, shall be maintained structurally
<br />sound and in good repair.
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<br />Subd. 6. Unoccupied Structures: The owner of every unoccupied dwelling or multiple dwelling shall be responsible
<br />for the maintenance of exterior property areas as required under the provisions of this Section 1005.04 of this
<br />Chapter. (1988 Code ∋93.06)
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<br />1005.06: EXTERIOR AND STRUCTURAL STANDARDS: No person shall occupy, as owner-occupant, or let to
<br />another for occupancy any dwelling or multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or portion thereof
<br />which does not comply with the following requirements:
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<br />Subd. 1. Foundations, Walls and Roofs: Every foundation, exterior wall, roof and all other exterior surfaces shall be
<br />maintained plumb and free from open cracks, holes, and breaks and shall be kept in a workmanlike state of
<br />maintenance and repair.
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<br />a. The foundation elements shall adequately support the building at all points.
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<br />b. Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers, falling or loose stucco or
<br />brick and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the
<br />interior spaces.
<br />c. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches and
<br />trim, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be
<br />protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking,
<br />and chipped paint that exceeds more than twenty percent (20%) of the total exterior surface shall be eliminated
<br />and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the
<br />perimeter of the windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and weather tight.
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<br />d.. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and have no defects which admit water .Roof drainage shall be
<br />adequate to prevent dampness,water, or deterioration in the walls or interior portions. Roof drains, gutters and
<br />downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in
<br />a manner that creates a public nuisance.
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<br />Subd. 2. Stairs, Porches, Railings, Sidewalks and Driveways:
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<br />a. Every outside stair, every porch and every appurtenance attached thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe
<br />to use and capable of supporting a load as determined in the Building Code 13, and shall be kept in sound
<br />condition and good repair.
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<br />b. Every flight of stairs which is more than four (4) risers high shall have a handrail on at least one side of the
<br />stair. Handrails shall not be less than thirty inches (30”) nor more than forty two inches (42”) high, measured
<br />vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surface. Every open
<br />portion of a stair, landing, balcony, porch, deck, or other walking surface which is more than thirty inches (30”)
<br />above the floor or grade below shall have guardrails. Guardrails shall not be less than thirty inches (30”) high
<br />above the floor of the landing, balcony, porch, deck, or other walking surface. Guardrails are not required at any
<br />location where guardrails are exempted by the building code.
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<br />c. Every handrail balustrade, and guardrail must be firmly fastened, maintained in good condition and capable
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<br /> 13 See Chapter 1001 of this Title.
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