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<br />STANDARDS FOR ALL PROPERTIES
<br />SECTION 5
<br />5.1 Every part of a property shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition
<br />so as to be capable of sustaining its own weight, the loads due to the use
<br />and occupancy, and the loads imposed by natural causes such as wind,
<br />rain and snow.
<br />5.2 Where the Officer has doubt as to the structural condition or adequacy of
<br />the property he or she may request that the report of a professional engineer
<br />licensed to practice in Ontario, be prepared, at the owner's expense.
<br />5.3 In every building or structure, the foundations, piers, posts or other similar
<br />supports shall be maintained in good repair and structurally sound. Where
<br />necessary, foundation walls shall be extended below the frost line: provided
<br />with subsoil drains at the footings, shored, waterproofed, treated or repaired
<br />to prevent moisture penetration or footing settlement.
<br />5.4 All exterior walls shall be maintained in watertight condition and good repair
<br />so that they remain straight, level, plumb (unless otherwise designed),
<br />presenting a uniform and neat appearance free from any damaged,
<br />defective, unsecured or deteriorated materials. The exterior should be
<br />covered and maintained with a preservative which is colour coordinated to
<br />the exterior finish of the building or commensurate with the surrounding
<br />environment.
<br />5.5 Exterior doors, windows and skylights shall be maintained in good repair
<br />and weather tight. Rotted and defective doors, doorframes, window frames,
<br />sashes and casings shall be renewed and defective door and window
<br />hardware, weather stripping, caulking and broken glass shall be replaced.
<br />5.6 All stairs, porches, landings, loading docks, balconies, canopies, awnings,
<br />fire escapes, rainwater -pipes, flashings, and supports for solar panels, air
<br />conditioners and all similar equipment shall be maintained in good repair,
<br />properly anchored and free from defects and unsafe conditions.
<br />5.7 A handrail shall be provided and maintained in good condition on at least
<br />one side of a stairway, and such handrail shall be installed securely.
<br />5.8 Guards shall be provided and maintained so as to afford protection against
<br />accident or injury to any person in or on a property. Without limiting the
<br />generality of the foregoing, guards shall be provided at the open side of
<br />each raised floor, mezzanine, balcony, gallery, stair, window well, bridge,
<br />exterior passageway, and other locations where the difference in elevations
<br />is greater than
<br />0.6 metres (24 inches).
<br />5.9 All roofs shall be maintained in good repair and watertight condition.
<br />5.10 Every chimney smoke -pipe, flue and gas vent in use or available for use in
<br />a building shall be installed and maintained so as to prevent the escape of
<br />smoke or gases into the building and shall be kept clear of obstructions and
<br />all open joints shall be sealed and all broken and loose masonry shall be
<br />repaired.
<br />5.11 A prefabricated chimney or flue shall be of a type suitable for the appliance
<br />for which it is being used and shall be kept in good repair, property secured
<br />and free from fire, hazards and unsafe conditions.
<br />5.12 Fuel burning heating equipment shall be effectively connected to a chimney
<br />or flue which leads to the exterior of a building in which the equipment is
<br />installed
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