Hamilton By-law 23-162, s. 28(3) — Property Standards By-law

Despite subsections 5(3) and 5(4), where a building on a Part IV heritage property or a Part V heritage property is vacant or damaged by accident, storm, fire, neglect or otherwise, the owner may be required to protect the building against the risks described in subsection 5(2) and shall effectively prevent the entrance of all unauthorized person by closing and securing openings to the building with boarding:

• (a) which completely covers the opening and is properly fitted in a watertight manner within the side jambs, the head jamb and the exterior bottom sill of the door or window opening so the exterior trim and cladding remains uncovered and undamaged by the boarding;
• (b) on the window openings, which is painted a matte black to resemble window glass;
• (c) on door openings, which is painted a colour that matches the colour of the original door;
• (d) on an opening other than a window or door opening, which is painted or otherwise treated so that the colour matches the colour of the surrounding exterior of the building; and
• (e) which is fastened securely with screws at least 50 mm in length and installed at appropriate intervals on centre.