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17-301.7.1 Fences: Fences shall be kept im a good state of repair and shall not be allowed to deteriorate to an unsound or unsightly appearance. Repairs shall be made with materials that match the balance of the fence. 17-301.8 Motor vehicles: Any wrecked, dilapidated, or derelict motor vehicle or any part thereof which does not meet the safety standards for maintenance and operation as provided under the statutes of the State, shall not be stored on the premises except within a fully enclosed building or on the premises of a motor vehicle repair facility within the limitations of a duly issued permit for such facility. 17-301.9 Building numbers: The officially designated building numbers shall be displayed in arabic numerals not less than 2 1/2 inches (64 mm) in height on all premises improved with a building, so that such building number is legible from the street and from the alley, if an alley adjoins the premises. SECTION 17-302.0 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE 17-302.1 General: The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or the public and so as to protect the occupants and the structure from the adverse effects of the environment. 17-302.2 Structural members: Structural members shall be maintained free of deterioration and capable of safely bearing the dead and live loads imposed upon them. 17-302.3 Exterior surfaces (foundations, walls and roof): Every foundation, exterior w~ll,. rOof, and all.~ther exterior surfaces shall be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair, and shall be kept in such condi- tion as to exclude rats. 17-302.3.1 Foundation walls: All foundation walls shall be maintained so as to carry the safe design and operating dead and live loads and shall be main- tained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, so as not to be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare. 17-302.3.2 Exterior walls: All exterior walls shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting ~ateriai, and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated when required to prevent deterioration~ 17-302.3.3 Roofs and roof drainage: The roof and flashing shall be struc- turally sound, tight, and not have defects which admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness or deterioration in walls or any interior portion of the building. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a drainage nuisance to owners or occupants of adjacent premises or to the public by reason of discharge on adjacent premises or public thoroughfare. 17-302.3.4 Decorative features: All cornices, entablatures, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition. 17-302.3.5 Signs, marquees, and awnings: All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a safe and sound condition. They shall be protected from the elements and against decay and rust by the periodic appli- cation of a weather-coating material such as paint or other protective treatment. 17-302.3.6 Chimneys and towers: All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, antennas and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe, sound, and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials such as paint or similar surface treatment. 15