§ 13-7-312. LUMBER, BOXES, BRICKS, AND OTHER MATERIALS.

(a)

Accumulation prohibited.

(1)

This subsection does not apply to material that is evenly piled or stacked on open racks that are elevated at least 18 inches above the ground.

(2)

A person may not accumulate or allow the accumulation of lumber, boxes, barrels, cans, leaves, brush, tree limbs, bricks, stones, containers, or similar materials on any premises, improved or vacant, or on any open lot or alley if the accumulation is conducive to a rat harborage.

(b)

Limitation on section.

(1)

This section does not require elevation of:

(i)

Stone or sand in a stone quarry or sand pit;

(ii)

Bricks in a brickyard;

(iii)

Heavy machinery or equipment;

(iv)

Material in a mill, factory, warehouse, or workshop;

(v)

Lumber in a lumberyard;

(vi)

Material temporarily placed on the site of new construction or on the site of repairs to or alteration of old construction; or

(vii)

Other materials in similar instances in which elevation is not practical and not customary and usual.

(2)

Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, materials that are not elevated may not offer a rat harborage or shelter for rats.

(1988 Code, § 22-49) (Bill No. 105-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)