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"(i) Overhang extensions and awnings. All overhang extensions including, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, and fire escapes shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored and supported as to be kept in a sound and safe condition. Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage, and capable of supporting the imposed loads. "(k) Handrails and guards. Every exterior handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. "(1) Window, skylight and door. Every window, storefront, skylight and exterior door part, including but not limited to the frame, the trim, window screens and hardware shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. All broken or missing windows shall be replaced with glass and secured in a manner so as to prevent unauthorized entry. All broken or missing doors shall be replaced with appropriately sized doors which shall be secured to prevent unauthorized entry. All glass shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition and secured. Locks at all exterior doors, exterior attic access, windows, or exterior hatchways shall tightly secure the opening. Windows and doors shall not be secured by plywood or other similar means mounted on the exterior except as a temporary securing measure, and the same shall be removed within a period of time designated by the city manager or his /her designee. "(m) Repairs. All repairs shall be subject to approval by the city. All required permits and final inspections prior to and /or following repairs shall be in accordance with applicable laws and rules. "(n) Violation. Failure to maintain the vacant property to the standard of care specified by this section is a violation of this article. "Sec. 7 -173 - Fee waivers. All fee waivers must be applied for on an annual basis, and are subject to approval by the city manager or his /her designee. A fee waiver is only valid for twelve (12) months. Fee waivers may be approved in the following grounds: "(a) Property which has been devastated by a catastrophe such as fire or flood. The owner has thirty (30) days to register from the date of the disaster but may be exempt from the fees. This exemption is for the duration of one year from the date of the catastrophe; thereafter all applicable fees are due. "(b) A property owner who is indigent must register and is otherwise subject to this article but may be exempt from the fees. The city manager may require proof of indigence.