Sec. 9-126. - Screens, self-closing devices.
Secs. 9-132—9-140. - Reserved.
Sec. 9-126. - Screens, self-closing devices.
In every dwelling unit, for protection against mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, every door used or intended to be used for ventilation opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall have supplied and installed screens and a self-closing device; and every window or other device with opening to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens installed.
(Ord. of 9-18-68, § 9)
Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with screens installed or such other approved device as will effectively prevent their entrance.
(Ord. of 9-18-68, § 9(b))
Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests therein or on the premises; and every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. Whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodent proof or reasonably insect proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two (2) or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(Ord. of 9-18-68, § 9(c))
Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish storage facilities. In all cases, the owner shall be responsible for the availability of rubbish storage facilities.
(Ord. of 9-18-68, § 9(d))
Cross reference— Garbage and trash, Ch. 8.
Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his garbage, and any other organic waste which might provide food for rodents, in a clean and sanitary manner, by placing it in the garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers. In all cases, the occupants shall be responsible for the availability of garbage storage containers.
(Ord. of 9-18-68, § 9(e))
A violation of section 9-129 or 9-130 shall constitute a misdemeanor, as provided by G.S. 14-4 and shall subject the violator to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days.
(Ord. No. 92-4-13/O-4, § 10)