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(a) Support load. Every foundation, roof, floor, exterior and interior wall, ceiling, inside and outside stair, and porch and appurtenance thereto shall be in a safe condition, capable of supporting the loads that normal use may cause to be placed thereon and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.

(b) Condition; interior maintenance. Every foundation, floor, roof, ceiling, and interior wall shall be reasonably weathertight and watertight, shall be kept in sound condition and good repair, and shall be capable of affording privacy for the occupants. Floors, interior walls and ceilings and all appurtenances thereto shall be secure and free of holes, cracks, breaks, dampness, and loose or peeling plaster or wallpaper which would admit or harbor insects and rodents or cause injury by tripping or injury from the falling of loose building materials.

(c) Floor coverings. Floor coverings shall be free from any defects that would allow the passage of water or the harborage of insects or vermin. All holes cut in floor covering for the passage of plumbing fixtures or pipes shall be sealed to prevent passage of insects or vermin. Rugs and carpeting that are torn or loose shall be removed or repaired in acceptable manner to prevent tripping and to facilitate cleaning. Floor coverings such as tile, linoleum, and similar material shall be maintained free of cracks and breaks that would prevent the floor from being easily cleaned.

(d) Rainwater. All rainwater shall be so drained and conveyed away from every roof and away from every foundation so as not to cause dampness in basements or in walls, ceilings or floors of any dwelling or erosion of exterior wall surfaces. Gutters and downspouts must be installed, and splash blocks must be provided at all downspouts.

(e) Maintenance of accessory structures. All accessory structures shall be maintained in a state of good repair and vertical alignment. All exterior appurtenances or accessory structures which serve no useful purpose and are in a deteriorated condition, which are not economically repairable, shall be removed. Such structures include but shall not be limited to porches, terraces, entrance platforms, garages, driveways, carports, walls, fences and miscellaneous sheds. (Ord. No. 2006-78, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-2007)