In order to close a dwelling properly, the following general requirements shall be observed:
(1) Doors and sidelights with openings for glass or similar purpose materials shall be secured by first removing the opening cover material.
(2) Windows or other openings shall be secured by placing the sashes in an open position for double hung windows or removing the sashes, panels or glass as appropriate for other window/opening styles.
(3) The exterior side of the opening shall be secured with a covering; the covering shall extend not less than 6 inches beyond all sides of the opening. The exterior cover shall be of solid material or constructed in such a manner that dismantling from the exterior is impractical. Plywood sheets used for exterior covering shall, as a minimum, be 1/2 inch thick, construction grade, with exterior glue. Alternate materials shall be of equal or greater quality.
(4) Exterior covering shall be secured to an interior brace with 1/4-inch carriage bolts or other acceptable means to prevent removal except for the interior side only.
(5) All exterior wood surface shall be primed and painted with 1 coat of good exterior paint (outside and all edges).
(6) A suggested method of securing property is detailed on figure 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein.
(1976 Code, § 5-54.1) (Ord. 1757, § 1(A)-(F), passed 10-20-1987)
Editor’s note:
The diagram referred to in subsection (6) is not reproduced in the Code; it may be found on file in the county records.