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lE}(iST~NG BUilDINGS AND STRUCTURIES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

t~ in good repair and free from graffiti, debris, rubbish, garbage, 8104.8.2 Unless specifically permitted in the Electrical
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LA 8104U. All physical elements of every existing building, struc- LA
LA ture or portion thereof shall be maintained by cleaning, paint- 8104.8.3 Panelboards and fuseholders shall not be equipped LA
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LA 8104t2 The interior of every existing building, structure and structure shall be maintained clear of blockages which would LA
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LA 81041.3 The roof of every building or structure shall be kept
LA waterproof and all devices which were provided to convey the F (38°C). However, the maximum temperature at the water
LA heater or storage tank need not exceed 1400 F (60°C). LA
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LA 81041.41 The walls and ceilings of every room in every building, LA
LA structue or portion thereof shall be finished, sealed, coated, 8104.10.3 No time clock or other devices shall be installed LA
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LA them in a clean and sanitary condition. Loose wallpaper or rental units at any time. LA
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LA other surfacing shall be removed or repaired so as to provide a 8104.11 The existing central heating or individual unit heating LA
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LA 8104t5.1 The doors, windows, cabinets, frames and similar good repair and operable. LA
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LA 8104.12 The exterior wall surfaces ofevery existing building or LA
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in an approved manner so as to maintain them in a clean and
sanitary condition. Broken or cracked glass or plastics shall
be replaced. Tom, worn or broken screens shall be repaired,
replaced or removed, unless removal is otherwise prohib-
ited by the Code.
structure shall be maintained weathertight, in good repair and
in a clean and sanitary condition.
8104.13 All fences shall be maintained in good repair and shall
be kept straight, uniform and structurally sound. Wooden
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LA 8104.5.2 Legally required insect screens shall not be sealed in an approved manner to prevent their becoming a nui- LA
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LA 81041.6 The floor and floor covering of every room in every 8104.14 All masonry units shall be maintained with head, bed LA
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LA clean and sanitary condition. The floor and covering shall be 8104.15 The exterior of all privately owned buildings and LA
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LA adjoining wall and floor areas provided to protect against water SECTION 8105
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LA Leaking drain or supply lines shall be repaired or replaced. the provisions of this Code or shall be demolished and LA
LA Cracked, chipped or damaged fixtures shall be repaired or
LA removed. Any use or occupancy existing in a building without t~
LA replaced. All surfaces provided to protect against water dam- authorization of a building permit shall be discontinued and .LA
LA age shall be without cracks, defects or missing portions. All
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LA 81041.8.1 The electrical service, lines, switches, outlets, fix- SECTION 8106 LA
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structure shall be maintained in good repair. Broken, loose,
frayed, inoperative, defective or missing portions shall be
repaired or replaced. The fixtures, fixture coverings,
switches, and outlets shall be maintained in a clean and sani-
8106.1 Alteratioll1s, repairs or rellunbinitatimu. In any fire dis-
trict, alterations, repairs or rehabilitation to an existing building
may be of the same type of construction as the existing building
or structure, provided the aggregate value of such work in any 1
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656 2008 CITY OF LOS ANGELES BUILIJING CODE

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