§ 22.206.080. Maintenance.

A.

Every foundation, roof, exterior wall, door, skylight, window, and all building components shall be reasonably weather-tight, watertight, damp-free and rodent proof, and shall be kept in a safe, sound, and sanitary condition and in good repair.

B.

All appurtenant structures, floors, floor coverings, interior walls, and ceilings shall be kept in a safe, sound, and sanitary condition and in good repair.

C.

Any repair or removal of asbestos materials shall comply with regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

D.

Painted interior surfaces must be maintained free from peeling and chipping and other deterioration. In any structure built before 1978, removal, repair, or other disturbance of painted surfaces must comply with the lead-based paint provisions of Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 70.103 RCW, and associated regulations in the Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 365-230 WAC, including appropriate management and disposal of dust and debris and use of a certified individual qualified to paint, renovate, and repair areas containing lead-based paint. In any structure built before 1978, if a damaged surface is more than 2 square feet in area per room or equivalent or more than 10 percent of the total surface area of a component such as a windowsill or window frame, the Director may require documentation that any work was done by a certified individual. Use of a certified individual for repairs to a surface with deteriorated paint is not required if a report from a laboratory accredited under the National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program certifies that lead levels do not exceed maximum allowable levels under state and federal law. The report must specify the specific location or locations at the site that correlate to the test results.

E.

Underfloor areas other than basements shall have adequate ventilation. The ventilation opening shall be provided in exterior walls and shall be screened. The total ventilation opening shall be at least equal to 1/10 of 1 percent of the underfloor area. Ventilation openings shall be located so as to insure a cross-current of air. These openings may be equipped with an approved, thermally operated damper device.

F.

An attic access opening shall be provided in the ceiling of the top floor of buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction. The opening shall be readily accessible, and shall have dimensions of not less than 20 inches by 24 inches.

G.

Toxic paint and other toxic materials shall not be used in areas readily accessible to children.

H.

All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint or other approved protective covering or treatment.

I.

All premises shall be graded and drained, and all premises and structures shall be free of standing water and maintained in a safe condition.

J.

All additions, alterations, or repairs, including but not limited to additions, alterations, or repairs made in response to a notice of violation, shall comply with the provisions of the Seattle Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes in effect at the time of the work unless a different standard is expressly permitted by this Code.

(Ord. 125343 , § 6, 2017; Ord. 115671 § 12, 1991; Ord. 113545 § 5(part), 1987.)