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. . . (9) Fireplaces or chimneys which are of insufficient size or strength to carry imposed loads with safety. (d) Nuisances. Any nuisance as defined by this Code shall be considered a substandard condition. (e) Hazardous electrical wiring. Electrical wiring which was installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of installation or electrical wiring not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or which has not been maintained in good condition or which is not being used in a safe manner shall be considered substandard. (f) Hazardous plumbing. Plumbing which was installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of installation or plumbing not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or which has not maintained in good condition or which is not free of cross connections or siphonage between fixtures shall be considered substandard. (g) Hazardous mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment which was installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of installation or mechanical equipment not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or which has not been maintained in good and safe condition shall be considered substandard. (h) Faulty weather protection. Faulty weather protection shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Deteriorated, crumbling, or loose plaster. (2) Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundations or floors, including broken windows or doors. (3) Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering. (4) Broken, rotted, split, or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings. (i) Fire hazards. Any building or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste or vegetation which, in the opinion of the chief of the fire department or his deputy, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause shall be considered a substandard condition. 0) Faulty materials of construction. All materials of construction except those which are specifically allowed or approved by this Code and the building code, and which have been adequately maintained in good and safe condition, shall be considered a substandard condition. (k) Hazardous or unsanitary premises. Those premises on which an accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter, debris, garbage, offal, rat harborages, stagnant water, combustible materials and similar materials or conditions constitute fire, health, or safety hazards shall be considered substandard. (I) Inadequate exits. Except for those buildings or portions thereof which have been provided with adequate exit facilities conforming to the provisions of this Code, buildings or portions thereof whose exit facilities were installed in violation of building code requirements in effect at the time of their construction or whose exit facilities have not been increased in number or width in relation to any increase in occupant load due to alterations, additions, or change in use or occupancy subsequent to the time of construction shall be considered substandard. Notwithstanding compliance with Code requirements in effect at the time of their construction, buildings or portions thereof shall be considered substandard when the building :md zoning official finds that an unsafe condition exists through an improper location of exits, or a lack of an adequate number or width of exits, or where other conditions exist which are dangerous to human life. 37