§ 11.30.050. Rodentproof defined—Construction specifications.

A.

As used in this chapter, "rodentproof" means having the characteristic of being constructed and maintained in such manner as will prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents. A rodentproof building or structure is one which is so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance into, or the harborage within, of rodents.

B.

Open spaces around doors and windows shall not be wider than one-fourth inch in order to prevent the passage of rodents. Exterior openings of buildings or structures, such as pipe holes, louver vents and ventilating systems, shall be covered with corrosion-resistant wire mesh, the area of each opening of which shall not exceed one-sixteenth of one square inch or the equivalent of a mesh square with sides not to exceed one-fourth inch.

(Ord. 94-0052 § 20, 1994: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 8 § 627, 1959.)