Sec. 15.1-27. Protection against vermin.
No owner shall occupy or let to another for occupancy
any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living,
sleeping, cooking, or eating therein which does not comply
with the following requirements:
(a) Every foundation, floor, wall, basement, hatchway,
stairway, window, door, ceiling and roof shall be substantially
water-tight and rodent proof.
(b) Every opening to a basement or cellar which might
afford an entry for rodents shall be barred with a strong
screen or sash or such other device as will prevent such
entry. (10-5-64.)
