Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-11-12 regular — reading text

surfaces. N C. Windows. dv a. Every window shall be maintained in sound working condition and o od repair c to be substantially weather -tight and rodentproof. v b. Openings originally designed as windows shall be maintained as windows, O w 0 unless approved by the building official for enclosure. The enclosure of a a window shall be by either bricking the opening, blocking the he opening with 0 0 U concrete blocks and stuccoing the exterior, or boarding pening. When U) boarding is used, it shall be of trim fit, sealed to prevent water intrusion, and c d painted or stained to conform with the other exterior portions of the building. E The boarding shall remain in place and be properly maintained. a ti D. Shutters. All shutters shall be maintained in og od repair and securely attached to a Do structure. Peeling paint or preservatives is prohibited. 0 E. Exterior doors. Every exterior door and hatchwaygarage door shall be kept in 0w sound working condition and good F. Exterior doorframes and storefronts. Exterior doorframes and storefronts shall be maintained in good condition. All moldings shall be securely attached to the 00 structure and maintained in good condition without splitting or deterioration. a G. Exterior surface treatment. All exterior surfaces, including by way of example R and not limitation doors and window frames, cornices, porches, decks, trim, L balconies fences and docks, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood O N surfaces other than decay- resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decU by painting or other protective treatment. Peeling paint is prohibited and T surfaces shall be repainted. All metal surfaces shall be coated to inhibit rust and r corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated. a) H. Structural supports. Every structural element of a dwelling shall be maintained in E a structurally sound condition and shall not show evidence of deterioration that would make it incapable of carrying normal loads. Q I. Porches and balconies. All exterior porches, balconies, stairs and fire escapes shall include banisters or railings properly designed and maintained to minimize the hazard of falling and installed to withstand the loads prescribed by the Florida Building Code. All exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes  shall be kept structurally sound in good repair and free from defects. Paint and other finishes shall be in good condition. J. Stairs. All stairs shall be maintained safe and free from tripping hazards. Treads shall be sound without broken or chipped edges. Wooden stairs shall be free from decay or substantial wear that could cause a tripping hazard or have an unsightly appearance Handrails and guardrails shall be maintained to withstand loads v prescribed by the Florida Building Code. 0 J K. Roofs. Roofs shall be maintained in a structurally sound and safe manner. Roofs r shall be repaired using like materials to existing materials. 3 L. Gutters and downspouts. Gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and shall be neatly located and securely installed. r d M. Chimneys, flues, and vent attachments. Chimneys, flues, and vent attachments c N shall be maintained in a structurally sound manner, free from defects to capably 0 U perform the functions for which they were designed. o N. Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions including, but not limited to, a canopies marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes, and exhaust dv c ducts shall be maintained in good repair and properly anchored to remain in sound ca condition. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements, decay or rust. 0 O. Insect screens. All windows and other outside openings required for ventilation of 0 a) food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products utilized in 0 food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall U U) be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh ( 16 mesh c d per 25 mm). Every swinging door shall have a self -closing device in good working E condition. Q ti Q. Accessory structures. Garages, storage buildings and all other accessory structures co shall be maintained and kept in good and sound structural condition. R. Swimming pools. All swimming pools, spas and architectural pools, ponds or o 0 0o bodies of water shall be properly maintained so as not to create a safety hazard or v harbor insect infestation. Water shall not be allowed to stagnate or to become co ti polluted. All pools shall be free from unsightly appearance. co S. Rodent harborage. All structures and exterior premises shall be kept free from a rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, the owner shall a promptly exterminate rodents through a process which will not be injurious to human health. V 0 N T. Grass, weeds and uncultivated vegetation. All grasses or weeds, and uncultivated v vegetation shall not exceed 12 inches in height on improved property, including the T- 06 area between the edge of the pavement in the street and the lot line. r U. Shrubbery, plants, and ground cover. All premises shall be maintained in a c a E condition to prevent erosion of soil by: a. Landscaping with grass, trees, shrubs or other planted ground cover; or n: b. Such other suitable means as shall be approved by the building official. a W. Exterior lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be in compliance with the following: 1. Nonvehicular light sources that shine into the eyes of drivers of vehicles or pedestrians which could impair safe traverse are prohibited. 2. All lighting shall be shielded and aimed at the owner's premises or sidewalk and  street abutting the premises. X Fences and walls Fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition in good repair with the surface coated or painted. Fences shall be free from loose or rotting materials. Metal fencing shall be free from rust or deterioration. Y Floors, interior walls and ceilings. All floors interior walls and ceilings of every T structure shall be maintained in a structurally sound manner and in a condition 0 J consistent with its use. Z Miscellaneous elements. All existing miscellaneous elements on building walls, 3 a roofs and surroundingpremises to include by way of example empty electrical or other conduits, or unused sign brackets, shall be removed. d Mh AA Landscape maintenance Where landscape plans have been specifically