Sec. 518.422. - Exterior structure—Commercial.

No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy property which does not comply with the requirements of this Subpart with respect to the exterior structure. (a) Windows/stock storage. All windows exposed to public view shall be kept clean and free of marks or foreign substances except when necessary in the course of changing displays. Storage of materials, stock or inventory shall be prohibited in window display areas or other areas ordinarily exposed to public view unless such areas are first screened from the public view by drapes, Venetian blinds or other permanent rendering of the windows opaque to the public view. All screening of interiors shall be maintained in a clean and attractive manner and in a good state of repair. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit window displays which are attractive, neat, orderly and in keeping with community standards. (b) All permanent signs and billboards permitted by reason of other regulations or as lawful nonconforming use, and exposed to public view, shall be maintained in good repairs. Any signs which have excessively weathered, faded or those upon which the paint has excessively peeled or cracked shall, with their supporting members, be removed or, if legally allowed, put into a good state of repair. All nonoperative or broken electrical signs shall be repaired or shall, with their supporting members, be removed. (c) All outdoor salvage yards shall be screened from surrounding property as required by the Zoning Code. Such screening shall be maintained in a good condition and free from deterioration. (d) Air conditioning equipment shall be equipped with proper devices for the prevention of condensate drainage upon sidewalks, other walkways or other areas. Where mechanical ventilation is used, the ventilating duct which is on the exterior wall shall not be located closer than six feet from a window located in an adjoining building. (e) Inflammable or combustible liquids or other materials may not be stored on the premises unless they are a type approved for storage by the fire code and then only in such quantities and in such fireproof storage containers as may be prescribed by the fire code. (f) Hallways shall provide adequate, safe and unobstructed circulation from offices, sales rooms, work rooms, storage rooms, and other spaces to various means of exit. (g) All premises shall be properly connected to electric power through safely insulated conductors conforming to the National Electrical Code. (h) All wiring or cables shall be properly affixed or attached to the structure, and kept in a good state of repair. No loose cords or loose extension lines in excess of six feet in length shall be permitted and no ceiling or wall fixture shall be used for supply and power to equipment other than that for which they are designed. Every electrical circuit in rooms containing plumbing pipes or fixtures shall be equipped with at least one ground fault interrupter receptacle. (i) Buildings where people work shall have a minimum of one water closet and one wash basin supplied with potable running water per floor, available to all employees, located in an enclosed room conveniently accessible to the employees. (j) Buildings wherein food is served to the public shall provide sanitary facilities available to patrons in accordance with the requirements of the health code and all other applicable Chapters and statutes. (k) All toilet rooms shall be fully enclosed and with a door capable of being locked so as to provide privacy for the user. (l) Each toilet room shall be provided with toilet paper, soap and individual towels or other means of drying. (m) Wash room and water closet compartment floors shall be surfaced with water-resistant materials and floors; walls and ceilings shall be kept in a dry, clean and sanitary condition at all times. (n) Every wash room and water closet compartment shall be provided with permanently installed artificial lighting fixtures with a switch and wall plate so located and maintained that there is no danger from short-circuiting from water or plumbing. (o) All toilet rooms shall be provided with natural or mechanical ventilation and lighting. (p) All fire warning or prevention equipment required by the building code shall be properly installed and in good working condition. (Ord. 96-458-297, § 1)