(a) Scope. The provisions of this regulation shall establish the minimum standards for maintenance of premises and structures.
(b) Premises condition.
(1) Sanitation. The premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
(2) Insect and rodent control. The premises shall be free from infestation of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests.
(c) Exterior structure.
(1) General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, and shall be structurally sound and maintained in a sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants.
(2) Structural members. Supporting structural members of a structure shall be kept structurally sound, free of deterioration, and maintained capable of safely bearing the dead and live loads imposed upon them,
(3) Exterior surfaces. Each foundation, exterior wall, roof and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good repair and shall be kept in such condition as to exclude rodents and other pests.
(4) Foundation walls. Foundation walls shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free from open cracks and breaks.
(5) Exterior walls.
a. Each exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied areas of the structure.
b. All exterior surface materials, including wood, composition, or metal siding, shall be maintained weather-proof and shall be properly surface-coated when required to prevent deterioration.
(6) Roofs and drainage. The roof shall be structurally sound, and may not have defects which might admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of structure.
(7) Decorative features. All cornices, entablatures, belt courses, corbels, terre cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition.
(8) Signs, marquees and awnings. All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair, be properly anchored and kept in a safe and sound condition. They shall be protected from the elements and against decay and rust by the periodic application of a weather-coating material such as paint or other protective treatment.
(9) Chimneys.
a. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally sound, safe and in good repair.
b. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials such as paint or similar surface treatment.
(10) Stairs and porches. Each exterior stair, porch, fire escape, balcony, and all appurtenances attached to them shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the anticipated loads and shall be maintained in a safe and sound condition and good repair.
(11) Windows, doors and frames. Each window, door, and frame shall be maintained so as to exclude rain and rodents as completely as possible, and to substantially exclude wind from entering the structure.
(12) Weathertight. Each window and exterior door shall be fitted reasonably in its frame and be weathertight. Each window shall be free of cracks and holes.
(13) Openable windows. Each window, used for ventilation pursuant to section 12.5-21(c) or emergency escape pursuant to section 12.5-24(b)(6) shall be capable of being easily opened from the inside and shall be held in position by window hardware.
(14) Insect screens.
a. During the period from April 1 to December 1, every door and window or other outside opening used for ventilation purposes shall be supplied with tight fitting insect screens.
b. Exception. Upon the prior approval of the code official, screens may not be required for exterior doors or other types of openings which make screening impractical, such as openings equipped with air conditioning units or openings above the fourth floor. The code official may require alternatives to screens.
(15) Door hardware. Each exterior door and its hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Door locks on all interior and exterior doors entering housing units shall be in good repair and capable of tightly securing the door.
(d) Interior structure.
(1) General. The interior of a structure and its equipment and facilities shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound, and in sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants.
(2) Structural members. The supporting structural members of a structure shall be maintained structurally sound, free of deterioration, and maintained capable of safely carrying the imposed loads.
(3) Interior surfaces. Floors, walls (including windows and doors), ceilings, and other interior surfaces shall be maintained in good repair and in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
(4) Bathroom and kitchen floors. Each toilet, bathroom, and kitchen floor surface shall be maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water to permit the floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(5) Sanitation.
a. The interior of a structure shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
b. Rubbish or garbage shall be properly kept inside temporary storage facilities.
c. Garbage or rubbish may not be allowed to accumulate or be stored in public halls or stairways.
(6) Insect and rodent harborage.
a. A structure shall be kept from infestation, and where infestation is found, the area shall be promptly exterminated by processes which are not injurious to human health.
b. Continuing or repeated incidents of infestation, as determined by the code official, shall require the installation of rodent and vermin-proof walls. The rodent and vermin-proof walls shall be installed in accordance with the City of Frederick building code.
(7) Exit doors. Each door available as an exit shall be capable of being opened easily from the inside.
(8) Exit facilities.
a. All interior stairs and railings and other exit facilities of a structure shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair.
b. Each interior stair used for exit shall be maintained so as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the anticipated loads. (Ord. No. G-88-21, § .10, 12-8-88)

Cross references--Weather-proofing and heating, § 12-18; dampness of floors and walls, § 12.19; windows, § 12-20; lighting and ventilation of toilets and bathrooms, § 12-29; maintenance of dwellings generally, § 12-34.