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Page 10 of 20 (O) Basement Hatchways: Every basement hatchway shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water. (R) Guards For Basement Windows: Every basement window that is openable shall be supplied with rodent shields, storm windows or other approved protection against the entry of rodents. (Ord. 706 16-1998) 4-8-3-4: INTERIOR STRUCTURE: (A) General: The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Every occupant shall keep that part of the structure which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, a hotel, a dormitory, two (2) or more dwelling units or two (2) or more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. (B) Structural Members: All structural members shall be maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. (C) Interior Surfaces: All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. (D) Stairs And Railings: All interior stairs and railings shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. (E) Stairs And Walking Surfaces: Every stair, ramp, balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall comply with the provisions of subsection 4-8-7-2(I) of this Chapter. (F) Handrails And Guards: Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supportir normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. (G) Interior Doors: Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware. (Ord. 706, 3-16-1998) 4-8-3-5: RUBBISH AND GARBAGE: (A) Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage: All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any excessive accumulation of rubbish or garbage. (B) Disposal Of Rubbish: Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers. 1. Rubbish Storage Facilities: The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish. (C) Disposal Of Garbage: Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers. 1. Screening: If allowed in the zoning district where the property is located, all exterior garbage and recycling containers shall be screened by opaque screening. (D) Curbside Collection: Appliances, furniture and similar items shall not be left outside for collection and disposal for more than seventy two (72) hours before they are collected. (Ord. 706, 3-16-1998) 4-8-3-6: EXTERMINATION: 24 http://66.113.195.234/MN/Burnsville/docbar.htm 6/9/20C.,