Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 34 § 34.33

The owner of any premises regulated by this section, as specified in section 34.03, shall comply with the following requirements: (1)
Foundations, wall, roof and other exterior surfaces. Every foundation, exterior wall, roof and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in a professional state of maintenance and repair.
a. The foundation elements shall adequately support the building at all points.
b. Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions which admit dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the interior spaces.
c. All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, and previously painted non-wood surfaces shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint which is not lead-based paint or by other protective covering or treatment.
d. The roof shall be weather tight and kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair, impervious to water and have no defects which admit water or dampness to the interior of the building. No building roof shall be used for storage of any materials or objects unless approved by the enforcement officer.
(2) Stairs, porches, decks and railings.
a. Every outside stair, porch and deck shall be constructed safely and shall be capable of supporting a load as determined in the building code and shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads. Every stairway, porch, deck or step which is more than thirty (30) inches above grade shall have guardrails and intermediate rails, no more than six (6) inches apart or in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction or as altered/modified under an approved building permit.
b. Every flight of stairs shall be maintained in a professional state of maintenance and repair and in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction or as altered/modified under an approved building permit. Every required handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting imposed loads and shall be maintained in a professional state of maintenance and repair and in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction or as altered/modified under an approved building permit.
(3) Windows, doors and hatchways. Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair.
a. Windows shall be fully supplied with window panes which are without open cracks or holes.
b. Sashes shall be in sound condition and fit reasonably tight within the frame; and
c. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be capable of being easily opened and be able to be held in the open position.
d. All windows shall be maintained in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction or as altered/modified under an approved building permit.
e. All screens shall be maintained in a professional state of maintenance and repair.
f. Every exterior door and its hardware shall be in sound condition, fit within its frame and maintained in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction or as altered/modified under an approved building permit.
g. Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water into the structure.
h. Every exit door shall be capable of being opened from the inside, easily and without the use of a key, in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction or as altered/modified under an approved building permit.
(4) Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained so as to drain water away from structures and minimize the accumulation of water on such premises.
(5) Ground cover. All premises shall be maintained in a condition to control erosion, dust and mud by suitable landscaping with grass, trees, shrubs or other planted ground cover, or by suitable paving or by other means as shall be approved by the enforcement officer.