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exterior wall shall be free of deterioration, holes, breaks, loose or rotting • boards or timbers, and any other condition which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portion of the walls or to the exterior spaces of the dwelling. The roof shall be tight and have no defects which admits rain, and roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness in the walls. All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint or other protective covering or treatment. If 25% or more of the exterior surface is unpainted or determined by the Compliance Official to be paint blistered, the surface shall be painted. If 25% or more of the exterior surface of the pointing of any brick, block or stone wall is loose or has fallen out, the surface shall be repaired. Subd. 2. Windows, Doors and Screens. Every window, exterior door, and hatchway 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 and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction as to completely exclude rain, wind, vermin and rodents from entering the building. Every openable window or other device shall be supplied with mesh screens during the insect season of a mesh size provided for in the Minnesota Uniform Building Code. Subd. 3. Floors, Interior Walls and Ceilina. Every floor, interior wall, and ceiling shall be adequately protected against the passage and harborage of vermin and rodents, and 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, weatherproof condition. Toxic paint and materials with a lasting toxic effect shall not be used. Every toilet room and bathroom floor shall 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 shall be maintained in a rodent-free and rodent- proof condition. All openings in the exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floors, and roofs which have a 1/2 inch diameter or large opening shall be rodent-proofed in an approved manner. Interior floors or basements, cellars and other areas in contact with the soil shall.be paved with concrete or other rodent impervious material. Subd. 5. Fence Maintenance. All fences supplied by the owner or agent on the premises and all fences erected or caused to be erected by an occupant on the premises shall consist of metal, wood, masonry, or other decay resistant material. Fences shall be maintained in good condition both in appearance -15-