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17-303.2 Structural members: The supporting structural members of every building shall be maintained structurally sound, not showing any evidence of deterioration which would render them incapable of carrying the imposed loads. In every existing building used for business, industrial, mercantile or storage occupancy, in which heavy loads or concentrations occur or in which machinery is introduced, the owner or occupant shall cause the weight that each floor will safely sustain to be calculated by a registered architect or engineer and filed with the building official, and after such acceptance by the building official, posted on each floor in a conspicuous place. 17-303.3 Interior surfaces: Floors, walls (including windows and doors) ceilings, and other interior surfaces shall be maintained in a good, clean, and sanitary condition. Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be eliminated. 17-303.3.1 Lead based paint: Lead based paint with a lead content of more than 0.5 percent shall not be applied to any interior or exterior surface of a dwelling, dwelling unit or child care facility, including fences and outbuild- ings at these locations. Existing interior and exterior painted surfaces of dwelling units and child care facilities that contain an excess of 0.5 percent lead shall be removed or covered with paneling or other suitable covering approved by the code official. 17-303.3.2 Bathroom and kitchen floors: Every toilet, bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. ]7-303.4 Free from dampness: In every building, basements and crawl spaces shall be maintained to prevent conditions conducive to decay or deterioration of the structure. 17-303.5 Sanitation: The interior of every structure shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish, refuse or garbage. Rubbish, garbage, and other refuse shall be properly kept inside temporary storage facilities as required under Section 17-801.0. 17-303.5.1 Storage: Garbage, rubbish, or other refuse shall not be allowed to accumulate or be stored in public halls or stairways. 17-303.6 Insect and rat harborage:~ All structures shall be kept free from insect and rat infestation, and where insect or rats are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by acceptable processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. 17-303.7 Stairs: All stairs and other exit facilities of every structure shall be maintained in sound condition and in good repair by replacing treads and risers that evidence excessive wear or are broken, warped or loose. Every stair shall be so constructed and maintained as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the anticipated loads. There shall be no variation exceeding 3/8 inch in depth of adjacent treads or in the height of adjacent risers and the tolerance between the largest and smallest riser shall not exceed 1/2 inch in any flight of stairs. 17-303.8 Handrails: Every flight of stairs, which is more than four risers high, shall have a handrail on at least one side of the stair, and every open portion of a stair, landing or balcony which is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below shall have guardrails. Handrails shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) nor more than 38 inches (965 mm) high, measured vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the floor of the landing or balcony. Guardrails shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) high above the floor of the landing or balcony. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of bearing normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. 18