Winnipeg By-law 1/2008, s. 31 — Exterior surfaces Exterior walls of a dwelling must be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other condition which might admit insects, rodents or pests to the interior of the wall or the interior space of the dwelling

Exterior surfaces Exterior walls of a dwelling must be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other condition which might admit insects, rodents or pests to the interior of the wall or the interior space of the dwelling.

Foundations and structural elements 32(1) The foundations of a dwelling must be maintained in a condition so as to prevent the entrance of moisture, rodents, insects or vermin. 32(2) The obligation in subsection (1) includes the obligation to ensure that unprotected openings in an exterior wall or foundation are screened with wire mesh or other such material that will effectively exclude rodents, insects and vermin. 32(3) The structural elements of a dwelling must be capable of sustaining safely the weight of the dwelling and any normal load to which it may be subjected; 32(4)

Where a dwelling is on a surface foundation, its beams or joists must be maintained free of rot and must not be settling. 32(5)

Where a dwelling on a surface foundation has settled or has beams that have rotted to the point where the habitability of the dwelling is adversely affected, a new foundation must be constructed and concrete piers must be installed, broken or rotted joists, beams and floors be renewed and the building levelled. Basement floors and walls 33(1) Basement walls and floors of a dwelling must be constructed of masonry, concrete, preserved wood or other material impervious to external moisture. 33(2) Materials in basement walls and floors of a dwelling that have been damaged or show evidence of rot or other deterioration must be repaired or replaced. 33(3) Basement floors of a dwelling must be so constructed as to effectively drain all water into a catch basin which must be connected to a sewerage system, or another subsurface water drainage system. By-law No. 1/2008 24 Floors 34(1) The floors of a dwelling must be maintained so that they are: