Sec. 12-149. Openings in foundations, walls and roofs

Openings of any type in the foundations, walls and roofs of business buildings such as those caused by defects in construction, those resulting from disrepair or deterioration of the building, those around wires, pipes, conduits and any other installation through which rodents may directly enter a building or gain access to the space between double walls from the exterior, and are not used for ventilation or lighting, are required to be sealed with metal of twenty-six (26) gauge or heavier, used as collars or flashing, with cement mortar, masonry or any other suitable material as directed by the Health Officer.