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Co A stove or similar device for cooking food and a refrigerator or similar device for the safe storage of food shall be properly maintained with all necessary connection for safe, sanitary, and efficient operation. Subd. 2. Windows, doors, and screens. Every window, exterior doorway, and other exterior opening shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. Every window, other than a fixed window Or storm window, shall be capable of being easily opened. Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed as to exclude rain, wind, and pests from entering the building. Every openable window in a rental facility or unit shall be supplied with screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch during the insect season and every openable window in a residential rental unit shall also be equipped with an approved lock if located less than six feet above the adjacent grade. Subd. 3. Access. Access to or egress from each dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other dwelling unit. Subd. 4. Landings at Doors. There shall be a floor or a landing on each side of a door having a width not less than the width of the door or, in the case of a sliding door or atrium door, a width not less than six feet, and a length measured in the direction of travel of not less than 36 inches for residential facilities. Landing surfaces more than 30 inches above the grade below require a guardrail complying with the Minnesota State Building Code. Subd. 5. Interior and Exterior Lighting. Ail electrical light fixtures shall be kept in a good state of repair. The association of a common interest facility or the owner of a residential rental facility containing three or more units shall be responsible for providing and maintaining effective illumination on all exterior parking areas and walkways. Subd. 6. Floors, interior walls, and ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Every floor shall be free of loose, warped, protruding or rotted flooring materials. Every interior wall and ceiling shall be free of holes and large cracks and loose plaster and shall be maintained in a tight, waterproof condition. The floor of every toilet room, bathroom, and kitchen shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface and shall be capable of being easily maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Nothing herein shall prevent the use of carpeting in such rooms provided that the underlying floor complies with the requirements of this subsection. Subd. 7. Stairways, porches, decks and balconies. Every stairway, inside or outside of a dwelling, and every porch, balcony or deck -shall be kept in a safe condition and sound repair, and conform to the Minnesota State Building Code requirements. 17