Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-95
Screening required
Operative Text
(a) Every window, door and other opening to outdoor space in the exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be effectively protected against the entrance of insects. (b) From May 1 to October 1, every opening, except bulkheads, used for ingress or egress from a structure used for human habitation, directly to or from outdoor space, shall be supplied with either a self-closing device or a self-closing screen door, and screening shall be required on those openings to outdoor space which provide the ventilation required by Section 12-159 of this Chapter.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-95 establishes that all exterior windows, doors, and other openings in residential buildings must be protected against insect entry. Additionally, from May 1 through October 1, any opening used for entering or leaving a residence that leads directly to outdoor space must have either a self-closing device or a self-closing screen door, with the exception of bulkheads. Openings that supply the ventilation required elsewhere in the code must also be screened during that seasonal window.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-95, compliant residential property operators generally ensure that all exterior openings are fitted with insect-resistant screening year-round. Between May 1 and October 1, operators typically verify that every applicable entry and exit point—excluding bulkheads—is equipped with a functioning self-closing device or self-closing screen door. Operators also confirm that any openings relied upon for code-required ventilation under Section 12-159 are properly screened during the seasonal period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-95 gives residents of rental housing a basis to expect that exterior openings are protected against insects, and that self-closing screens or devices are in place at entry and exit points from May 1 through October 1. If screening or self-closing mechanisms are absent or in disrepair, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a housing code violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the Poughkeepsie area can provide general information about how to document conditions and what complaint or defense options may be available.
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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