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(c) pll dwellings or structures which are structurally unsafe, . ? unsanitary, or ttot provided with adequate safe egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, or abandonment are, for the purposes of this ordinance declared to be unsafe dwellings or structures. All such unsafe dwellings or structures shall be repaired and rehabilitated or shall be demolished and removed in accordance with the procedures specified herein. Sec. 5. FOUNDATIONS. (a) All foundations of every dwelling or structure ahall be maintained ,„ structurally sound and in good repair. (b) All foundations of every dwelling or structure shall be maintained in such condition as to prevent the accumulation of moisture within the space enclosed within such foundations, (c) All openings into the foundations of every dwelling or structure shall be protected against the entrance of rodents. Sec. 6. EXTERIOR WALLS ,AND ROOF (a) 411 exterior walls of every dwelling or structure shall be maintained „ weather-tight and shall be maintained so as to resist decay or deterioration from any cause. In order to insure maintenance of weather-tight exterior walls resistant to decay or dtterioration, all such walls shall be painted periodically or otherwise protected. (b) All roofs of every dwelling or structure shall be maintained weather-tight. Sec. 7. INSECTS, VERMIN AND RODENTS All dwellings or structures and the premises thereof shall be maintained free from sources of breeding, harborage and infestatio¢ by insects, vermin or rodents. Sec. 8. ACC&SSORY STRUCTURES. All secondary or appurtenant structures on premises such as sheds, barns, garages, fences, etc., shall either be maintained in good repair and free from health, accident and fire hazards or shall be removed from the premises.