15-14 Replace Chp. 1134 Historic Preservation Districts

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(b) Structurally stabilizing each building or structure by taking all steps necessary to ensure: (1) The roof is watertight; (2) Gutters are properly pitched and cleared of debris; (3) Downspout joints are intact; (4) Drains are unobstructed; (5) Windows and door frames and wood siding are in good condition; (6) Masonry walls are properly tuck- pointed to keep out moisture; (7) The property is graded for proper water run -off, (8) Vegetation is cleared from around each property; and (9) Trash, debris and hazardous materials such as inflammable liquids, poisons and paints are removed from the interior of each one (1) of any area, place, building, public interior portion of any building, structure, work of art or other object on a continuous basis. (c) Exterminating or controlling pests, including termites and rodents. (d) Protecting of any area, place, building, public interior portion of a building, structure, work of art or other object from moisture penetra- tion. (e) Securing each vacant area, place, building, public interior portion of a building, structure, work of art or other object from vandalism and break -ins including, without limitation: (1) First floor windows and doors must be secured; (2) Plywood must be painted black or if the structure is composed of brick, a color compatible with the color of the brick; (3) The method used to install the plywood may not result in the de- struction of the opening covered and all sashes, doors and frames must be protected or stored for finture use; (4) Battery- operated intrusion alarms must be installed on the first floor of each portion of any area, place, building, public interior portion of a building, structure, work of art or other object; (5) Battery- operated smoke alarms must be installed on all floors of any area, place, building, public interior portion of a building, structure, work of ail or other object; (6) Adequate security lighting or fencing must be installed on each portion of any area, place, building, structure, work of art or other ob- ject where deemed necessary by the Commissioner.