Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-58
SAME—SCREENS FOR BASEMENT OR CELLAR WINDOWS
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Every dwelling having two or more basement or cellar windows which are openable shall have a screen on each of the two windows which screen shall cover the entire window. Where there is only one openable basement window, it shall be similarly screened. Such screens shall have a wire mesh of not less than number 16. (1964 Code, § 12A-18)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-58, any dwelling with openable basement or cellar windows must have full-coverage screens installed on those windows. If a dwelling has two or more such openable windows, each one requires its own screen; a single openable basement window is subject to the same requirement. All screens must use wire mesh of at least number 16 gauge to meet the standard set by this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating dwellings in Bellevue should ensure that every openable basement or cellar window is fitted with a screen that covers the entire window opening, as required by § 15-58. Compliant operators typically verify that the wire mesh used meets the minimum number 16 gauge specification and that no openable basement window is left unscreened. Routine property inspections are a common practice for confirming that screens remain intact and properly installed throughout the tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 15-58, tenants living in dwellings with openable basement or cellar windows have an interest in confirming that full-coverage, number-16-gauge wire mesh screens are present on those windows. If screens are missing or do not meet the standard described in this provision, tenants may raise the condition with their landlord in writing as a first step. General enforcement paths can include contacting the local housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for information about available options.
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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