All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation.
All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly
exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human
health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to
prevent reinfestation.
The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination
within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure.
The occupant of a one-family dwelling or of a single-tenant
non-residential structure shall be responsible for extermination on
the premises.
The owner of a structure containing two (2) or more dwelling
units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a non-residential
structure shall be responsible for extermination in the public or
shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation
is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in
the area occupied, the occupants shall be responsible for extermination.
The occupant of any structure shall be responsible for the continued
rodent and pest-free condition of the structure.
Exception. Where the infestations are caused by defects in the
structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.