§ 9-38. Safe and sanitary maintenance.

(a)

Exterior foundation, walls and roofs. Every foundation wall, exterior wall and exterior roof shall be substantially weathertight and rodentproof, shall be kept in sound condition and good repair, shall be capable of affording privacy, shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon. Every exterior wall shall be protected with paint or other protective covering to prevent the entrance or penetration of moisture or the weather.

(b)

Interior floors, walls and ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be substantially rodentproof, shall be kept in sound condition and good repair, and shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.

(c)

Windows and doors. Every window, exterior door, basement or cellar door and hatchway shall be substantially weathertight, watertight and rodentproof and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.

(d)

Stairs, porches and appurtenances. Every inside and outside stair, porch and any appurtenance thereto shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.

(e)

Bathroom floors. Every bathroom floor surface and water closet compartment floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

(f)

Supplied facilities. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this article shall be so constructed or installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition.

(g)

Drainage. Every yard shall be properly graded so as to obtain thorough drainage and so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water.

(h)

Noxious weeds. Every yard and all exterior property areas shall be kept free of species of weeds or plant growths which are noxious or detrimental to health.

(i)

Egress. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate means of egress as required by the town building code adopted by section 4-26 of chapter 4 of this Code.

(Code 1967, § 9-122)