Ottawa : Règlement no 2013-416, art. 54 — Property Standards By-law

1) All exterior openings for doors or windows shall be fitted with doors or windows that are capable of being opened or closed easily, unless, in the case of windows, the windows were manufactured to be fixed. BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 2) Windows, exterior doors and basement or cellar hatchways shall be maintained in a weathertight condition to prevent drafts or leakage and protected by suitable materials to prevent the entry of vermin into the building. 3) Doors, doorframes, window frames, sashes, casings and weatherstripping that have been damaged or show evidence of rot or other deterioration shall be painted, repaired or replaced. 4) The following items shall be repaired or replaced:

• a) missing glass;
• b) broken glass;
• c) missing door hardware;
• d) defective door hardware;
• e) missing window hardware; and
• f) defective window hardware. 5) All windows intended to be opened and all exterior doors shall have hardware so as to be capable of being locked or otherwise secured from inside the building. STAIRS, PORCHES AND RAMPS