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1005.06 1005.07 <br /> <br /> <br />(5) Windows supplied with combination windows shall have all screens and storms required by the <br />construction of the combination windows installed at all times of the year. Such storms and screens shall meet <br />all other requirements set forth in this Code, except those pertaining to the yearly date of installation. <br /> <br />(6) Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be <br />held in an open or closed position by window hardware. <br /> <br />c. Doors: <br /> <br />(1) Every exterior door, door hinge and door latch shall be in good condition. <br /> <br />(2) Every exterior door, door assemblies, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks <br />at all entrances to dwelling units, and rooming units shall tightly secure the door. Every exterior door, shall <br />close, open and fit properly within its frame. <br /> <br />(3) Every door available as an exit shall be capable of being opened from the inside, easily and <br />without the use of a key. <br /> <br />d. Basement Hatchways: Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the <br />entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water into the dwelling or multiple dwelling. (1988 Code ∋93.07) <br /> <br /> <br />1005.07: INTERIOR STANDARDS: No person shall occupy, as owner-occupant, or let to another for occupancy any <br />dwelling, multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or portion thereof, for the purpose of living <br />therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: <br /> <br />Subd. 1. Free from Dampness: All cellars, basements and crawl space shall be maintained reasonably free from <br />dampness to prevent conditions conducive to decay or deterioration of the structure. <br /> <br />Subd. 2. Structural Members: The supporting structural members shall be maintained structurally sound, that is, <br />showing no evidence of deterioration and being capable of bearing imposed loads in accordance with the <br />provisions of the Building Code. <br /> <br />Subd. 3. Interior Stairs and Railings: <br /> <br />a. All interior stairs shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair by replacing treads and risers that <br />evidence excessive wear or are broken, warped or loose. Every inside stair shall be so constructed and <br />maintained as to be safe to use and capable of supporting a load as determined by the provisions of the Building <br />Code. <br /> <br />b. Every stairwell and every flight of stairs, which is more than four (4) risers high, shall have a handrail on at <br />least one side of the stair. Handrails shall not be less than thirty inches (30”) nor more than forty two inches <br />(42”) high, measured vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or <br />walking surface. Every open portion of a stair, landing, balcony or porch which is more than thirty inches (30”) <br />above the floor or grade below shall have guardrails. Guardrais shall not be less than thirty inches (30”) high <br />above the floor of the landing, balcony or porch. Guardrails are not required at any location where guardrails are <br />exempted by the Building Code.