(A) To protect the building against unlawful entry or vandalism, while vacant, the owner may secure the doors and windows of the building by the use of boarding. Doors may be secured against unlawful entry by the use of locks designed to prevent unlawful entry.
(B) If boarding is used to secure the building compliance with the following standard is required:
(1) Windows shall be framed by nominal two-inch (2") by four-inch (4") lumber secured with plywood to the frame using six (6) seven-inch (7") lag bolts into king studs in all corners and in the center of the vertical boards. Plywood shall be a minimum of 4-ply rated for exterior exposure, no less than one-half inch (½") in thickness and attached with tamper proof screws, no less than three-inches (3") in length and spaced no more than eight-inches (8") on-center.
(2) Doors may be framed by nominal two-inch (2") by four-inch (4") lumber secured with plywood to the frame using six (6) seven-inch (7") lag bolts into king studs in all corners and in the center of the vertical boards. Plywood shall be a minimum of 4-ply rated for exterior exposure, no less than one-half inch (½") in thickness and attached with tamper proof screws, no less than three-inches (3") in length and spaced no more than eight-inches (8") on-center.
(3) The Building Commission may authorize an alternate method to secure windows and doors upon presenting the following information:
(a) Type of material(s).
(b) Thickness of material.
(c) Method used to attach materials to building or structure.
(C) (1) Boarding is to be considered temporary and not a long-term method of securing the building.
(2) Boarding used to secure doors and/or windows for more than ninety (90) days shall be surface coated with an exterior grade paint matching the exterior of the building. By matching the exterior of the building reduces the blighting effect.
(Ord. 2019-18, passed 9-12-19)