Windsor By-law 148-2025, s. 5.2.7 — Exterior Walls All exterior walls shall be maintained in a watertight condition and in good repair so that they remain straight, level and plumbed (unless otherwise designed), presenting an appearance that is uniform and neat in the opinion of the Officer and free from any damaged, defective, unsecured or deteriorated materials and any conditions that may result in the infestation of rodents, vermin or insects
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Exterior Walls All exterior walls shall be maintained in a watertight condition and in good repair so that they remain straight, level and plumbed (unless otherwise designed), presenting an appearance that is uniform and neat in the opinion of the Officer and free from any damaged, defective, unsecured or deteriorated materials and any conditions that may result in the infestation of rodents, vermin or insects.
Appropriate measures shall be taken to remove any stains or other defacement occurring on the exposed finished exterior surfaces and, where necessary, to restore the surface and adjacent areas to, as near as possible, their appearance before the staining or defacement occurred.
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- 5.2.5 Structural Engineer's Report Where, in the opinion of the Officer, there is doubt as to the structural condition or adequacy of the building or part thereof, the Officer may order that a building or structure or part thereof be examined by a professional engineer qualified to perform such inspections and licensed to practice as an engineer in Ontario, at the owner’s expense, and that a written report, which may include drawings detailing recommended remedial work, be provided to the Officer
- 5.2.6 Foundations In every building or structure, the foundations, piers, posts or other similar supports shall be maintained in good repair and structurally sound. Where necessary, foundation walls shall be extended to a depth of 1,070 mm below finish grade, provided with subsoil drains at the footings, shored, waterproofed, and treated or repaired to prevent moisture penetration or footing settlement. Every foundation wall, basement, cellar or crawlspace shall be maintained so as to protect the building against deterioration, including that due to weather, water entry, dry rot, and infestation by rodents, vermin or insects. The perimeter of slab on grade type foundations shall be maintained to prevent rodent infestation
- 5.2.8 Exterior Doors & Windows Exterior doors, windows and skylights shall be maintained in good repair and weather tight. Rotted and defective doors, door frames, window frames, sashes and casings shall be renewed and defective door and window hardware, weather stripping, caulking and broken glass shall be replaced. Repairs to windows shall be
- 5.2.9 Stairs, Porches, Landings, Loading docks, Balconies, Canopies, Awnings, Fire Escapes All stairs, porches, landings, loading docks, balconies, canopies, awnings, fire escapes together with any guard, balustrade, railing, screen or other appurtenance attached thereto shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe and structurally sound condition
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