No person shall construct, repair or remodel any building, dwelling, stable or market or other structure whatsoever, unless such construction, repair, remodeling or installation shall render the building or other structure rat proof in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this article. The provisions of this article apply only to such construction, repairs, remodeling or installation as affect the rat proof condition of any building or other structure.
(1967 Code Sec. 16-14)