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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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<br />Ishall be removed, replaced or changed in a manner that reduces
<br />its effectiveness as a safety barrier.
<br />SECTION 304
<br />EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
<br />304.1 General. The exterior 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 or welfare.
<br />304.2 Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including
<br />but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices,
<br />porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained
<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 protective covering or treatment. Peeling,
<br />flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated 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 shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight.
<br />All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to
<br />inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or cor-
<br />rosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and
<br />corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior sur-
<br />faces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation 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 />ble and visible from the street or road fronting the property.
<br />These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address
<br />numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers
<br />shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum
<br />stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
<br />304.4 Structural members. All structural 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 shall be main-
<br />tained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall 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 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 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 downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free
<br />from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a man-
<br />ner that 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 surfaces
<br />of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and
<br />against decay or rust 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, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances
<br />attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in
<br />good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting
<br />the imposed loads.
<br />304.11 Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers,
<br />smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained
<br />structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed sur-
<br />faces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and
<br />against decay or rust by periodic application of weather -coat-
<br />ing materials, such 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 />304.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window,
<br />skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good
<br />repair and weather tight.
<br />303.13.1 Glazing. All glazing materials shall be maintained
<br />free from cracks and holes.
<br />303.13.2 Openable windows. Every window, other than a
<br />fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being
<br />held in position by 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 ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food
<br />service areas or any areas where products to be included or uti-
<br />lized in food for human consumption are processed, manufac-
<br />tured, packaged or stored, 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 />closing device in good working condition.
<br />Exception: Screens shall not be required where other ap-
<br />proved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans,
<br />are employed.
<br />304.15 Doors. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hard-
<br />ware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all en-
<br />trances to dwelling units, rooming units and guestrooms shall
<br />tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be
<br />in accordance with Section 702.3.
<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 windows. Every basement win-
<br />dow that is openable 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 I
<br />dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro-
<br />vided with devices designed to provide security for the occu-
<br />pants and property within.
<br />10 2003 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE®
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