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City of Saint Anthony Housing Maintenance Ordinance Draft Number 1 -- November 10, 1991 Page Number 12 1 surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay 2 by paint or other protective covering or treatment. If 25% or more of the exterior surface 3 is unpainted or determined by the Compliance Official to be paint blistered, the surface shall 4 be painted. If 25% or more of the exterior surface of the pointing of any brick, block or 5 stone wall is loose or has fallen out, the surface shall be repaired. 6 7 WINDOWS, DOORS AND SCREENS. Every window, exterior door, and hatchway shall 8 be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. Every window, other 9 than a fixed window or storm window, shall be capable of being easily opened. Every 10 window, door and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent 11 wall construction as to completely exclude rain, wind, vermin and rodents from entering the 12 building. Every openable window or other device required by Section #### shall be 13 supplied with 16 mesh screens during the insect season. 14 15 FLOORS, INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS. Every floor,interior wall,and ceiling 16 shall be adequately protected against the passage and harborage of vermin and rodents, and 17 shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Every floor shall be free of loose, warped, 18 protruding or rotted flooring materials. Every interior wall and ceiling shall be free of holes 19 and large cracks and loose plaster and shall be maintained in a tight, weatherproof 20 condition. Toxic paint and materials with a lasting toxic effect shall not be used. Every 21 toilet room and bathroom floor shall be capable of being easily maintained in a clean and 22 sanitary condition. 23 24 RODENT PROOF. Every dwelling and accessory structure and the premises upon which 25 located shall be maintained.in a rodent-free and rodent-proof condition. All openings in the 26 exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floors, and roofs which have a 1/2" 27 diameter or large opening shall be rodent-proofed in an approved manner. Interior floors 28 or basements, cellars and other areas in contact with the soil shall be paved with concrete 29 or other rodent impervious material. 30 31 FENCE MAINTENANCE. All fences supplied by the owner or agent on the premises 32 and all fences erected or caused to be erected by an occupant on the premises shall consist 33 of metal, wood, masonry, or other decay resistant material. Fences shall be maintained in 34 good condition both in appearance and in structure. Wood material, other than decay 35 resistant varieties, shall be protected against decay by use of paint or other.preservatives. 36 All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the 37 elements and decay by paint or other protective covering or treatment. If 25% or more of 38 the exterior surface is unpainted or determined by the Compliance Official to be paint 39 blistered, the surface shall be painted. If 25% or more of the exterior surface of the 40 pointing of any brick, block or stone wall is loose or has fallen out, the surface shall be 41 repaired. Fences, when constructed to enclose any lot or tract of land shall be located in