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2. Structural Elements.

(a) Every part of a building or structure shall be maintained in good repair and in
structurally sound condition so as to be capable of safely sustaining its own
weight and any load to which, normally, it might be subjected. All such buildings
or structures shall be capable of safely accommodating all normal structural
movements without damage, decay or deterioration and shall be designed so as to
prevent the entry of moisture that would contribute to the damage, decay or
deterioration.

(b) Foundation walls, basements, cellars and crawlspaces and other supporting
members of a building or structure shall be maintained in good repair and
structurally sound. For purposes of this section, “structure” includes a fence, shed
or other small building on the property.

(c) Exterior openings for doors, windows and skylights shall:

(1) Be fitted with doors or windows that are maintained in a weather-tight
condition to prevent drafts or leakage and protected by suitable materials
to prevent the entry of rodents, vermin and insects; and

(2) Any openings that are not protected by a door or window shall be
maintained in a weather-tight condition to prevent drafts or leakage and
protected by suitable materials to prevent the entry of rodents, vermin and
insects; and

(3) All openings, including basement hatchways, storm doors and storm
windows, shall be maintained in good repair and free from defects and any
missing component shall be replaced; and

(4) All windows in the building that are capable to being opened shall be
fitted and equipped with screens that are maintained in good repair and
free from defects and missing components; and

(5) All windows capable of being opened and all exterior doors shall be free
from defective hardware and be capable of being locked or otherwise
secured from inside the building; and

(6) All glazed doors, windows or transparent surfaces shall be reasonably
cleaned in order to prevent unimpeded visibility and unrestricted passage
of light.

(d) All drainage shall be accomplished through a rainwater collection system or, if
not so provided, the drainage from all roof surfaces of buildings shall discharge
into an eaves trough or roof gutter and then into a downpipe that discharges
directly into the building drain not more than six (6) inches above grade. Any

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