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- 2 - 4. Stair Risers and Treads: Must conform closely' to the required 4 to 8 inch vertical riser height, and a 9 to 11 inch tread width. Some pre- existing non-code steps are considered built-in deficiencies and will be accepted if provided with reasonable life/safety adaptations such as lighting and handrails, etc. Wooden Steps and Landings: Wood must be 'in good condition and of sufficient strength for all normal and expected uses. Concrete Steps and Landings: Must be in good condition and repair. Cracks, shifting and settlement differences greater than 1/2 inch must be repaired: Handrails: Required on any set of steps with 4 or more risers. Handrails must ,be "grippable", 1 .1/2 to 2 inches in diameter as defined in building code. All handrails must be rigidly secured for safety and installed as per code requirements in existence at the time of handrail installation. Guardrails: Any raised platform 30 inches or greater above .grade or floor surface, .steps , etc. must be protected with a guardrail . Guardrails must meet building code requirements in effect at the time of installation'. Porches: Must be structurally sound and able to support imposed loads. Decks: Must be structurally sound and able .to support imposed .loads. 5. Masonry Chimneys: Must be structurally sound. Large cracks must be repaired, and missing or badly damaged bricks must be repaired or replaced. A clay t.ile liner is required for the inside of masonry chimneys. Transite Vents (Asbestos Vents) : Because of health/safety reasons, transite vents shall be removed and/or replaced with other approved venting system to code, (Class B metal vent, etc.) . (Permit required.) Metal Chimney Liner: A clay tile liner for masonry chimneys to which GAS appliances are vented must have a protective interior metal liner installed to prevent tile liner degradation from moisture and acid build-up. Masonry chimneys serving oil fired heating plants do NOT require a protective metal .chimney liner. Metal (Class "A") ':Chimney: _ Usually. installed for wood burning stove or fireplace. If installation of the. flue and heater- is approved, any exposed class "A" vent that -may run up the side of a house must be covered with a. chaseway to within 1 foot of the top of the flue using a material. that will blend aesthetically with the existing house siding. 6. Windows and Window Frames: Replace all broken out. window glass only, cracked glass will not be required to be replaced under this program. Sashes, moldings and frames must be in good condition. All windows shall be equipped with either operational sash ropes and pulleys or some type of sash guide, holding device to prevent window from falling shut.