(A) Screens. In every dwelling unit, for protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects, every door 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 devices with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens installed. Where an air conditioning system is installed in lieu of screens, whether a central system or package room or zonal air conditioners, the installation shall comply with the provisions of the North Carolina State Building Code, Volume III, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation, 1971 edition, as amended.
(B) Rodent control. Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement that might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with screens installed or such other approved device as will effectively prevent their entrance.
(C) Infestation. 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 containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his or her dwelling unit is the only one infested.
(1) 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.
(2) Whenever infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(Res., passed 6-28-23)