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vermin and rodents, and kept in sound condition and good repair. Every floor must be free of loose, warped, protruding or rotted flooring materials. Every interior wall and ceiling must be free of holes and large cracks and loose plaster and must be maintained in a tight, weatherproof condition. Toxic paint and materials with a lasting toxic effect may not be used. Every toilet room and bathroom floor must be capable of being easily maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Subd. 4. Rodent Proof. Every dwelling and accessory structure and the premises upon which located must be maintained in a rodent-free and rodent- proof condition, with all openings in the exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floors, and roofs which have a 1/2 inch diameter or large opening rodent-proofed in an approved manner. Interior floors or basements, cellars and other areas in contact with the soil must be paved with concrete or other rodent impervious material. Subd. 5. Fence Maintenance. Fences may consist only of metal, wood, masonry, or other decay resistant material, maintained in good condition both in appearance and in structure, solely on the owner's property, with all wood material, other than decay resistant varieties with paint or other preservatives. Painting is required if 25% or more of the exterior surface is unpainted or determined by the Compliance Official to be paint blistered, and repair is required if 25% or more of the exterior surface of the pointing of any brick, block or stone wall is loose or has fallen out. Posts and framework must face the owner's property, with the finished material facing the street or adjacent property. Subd. 6. Accessory Structure Maintenance. Accessory structures supplied by the owner, agent or occupant must be structurally sound, and maintained in good repair and appearance, weather resistant exterior using decay-resistant materials such as paint or other preservatives. Painting is required if 25% or more of the exterior surface is unpainted or determined by the Compliance Official to be paint blistered, the surface must be painted and repair is required. If 25% or more of the exterior surface of the pointing of any brick, block or stone wall is loose or has fallen out. Subd. 7. Safe Building Elements. Every foundation, roof, floor, exterior and in interior wall, ceilings, side and outside stair, every porch and balcony, and every appurtenance thereto, must be safe to use and capable of supporting loads that normal use may cause to be placed thereon. Subd. 8. Facilities to Function. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility required under the City Code and every chimney and flue must be -12-