Zion — Ch. 10 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 10-177
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The International Property Maintenance Code 2015 as adopted is hereby amended as follows: (1) Section 302.4, of the International Property Maintenance Code 2000, Delete 10, change to read 8. (2) Section 602.3, insert [Date] to [Date] Sep. 1 to June 1. (3) Section 602.4, insert [Date] to [Date] Sep. 1 to June 1. (4) Section 303.14 is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced as follows: 303.14 Insect screens. During the period from April 1 to October 31, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. For residential dwelling units, including but not limited to single- and multi-family dwelling units, including apartments, this section shall only apply to dwelling units which are leased or rented or are not occupied by the owner thereof. Exception: Screen doors shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.
Zion's Ch. 10 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 10-177 amends the adopted International Property Maintenance Code by adjusting several local standards: it lowers the grass/weed height threshold from 10 to 8 inches, sets the heating season window as September 1 through June 1, and replaces the insect-screen rule. Under the revised screen requirement, rental and non-owner-occupied residential units must have tightly fitting screens of at least 16 mesh per inch on all doors, windows, and outside openings used for ventilation from April 1 through October 31, and every swinging door must include a functioning self-closing device. An exception applies when alternative pest-control methods such as air curtains or insect-repellent fans are used in place of screen doors.
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Operators of rental or non-owner-occupied residential properties in Zion should be aware that § 10-177 imposes a seasonal screen requirement running from April 1 to October 31 each year. Compliant operators generally ensure that all ventilation openings—doors, windows, and other exterior openings—are fitted with screens meeting the 16-mesh-per-inch standard and that every swinging door has a working self-closing device before the season begins. Operators who use approved alternatives such as air curtains or insect-repellent fans in lieu of screen doors should document that those alternatives meet local approval standards under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in rental or non-owner-occupied units in Zion have a right under § 10-177 to properly fitted insect screens—at least 16 mesh per inch—on ventilation openings during the April 1 to October 31 season, as well as self-closing devices on swinging doors. If screens are missing, damaged, or do not meet the mesh standard, tenants may report the condition to Zion's local code enforcement or property maintenance authority as a potential violation of this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand available options, including whether a documented violation may be raised in other housing proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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