Hamilton : Règlement no 23-162, art. 5(3) — Property Standards By-law

For the purposes of subsection 5(2), doors, windows, hatches and other openings through which entry may be obtained are required to be maintained so as to properly perform their intended function and secured from unauthorized entry, or entry shall be prevented by closing and securing an opening with:

• (a) wood sheathing of at least 12.7 mm plywood which is weather resistant, completely covers the opening, is securely fastened to the building, and is painted in a manner conforming with subsections 28(3)(b),
• (c) or (d);
• (b) metal sheathing which is weather resistant, completely covers the opening, is, where possible, installed within the reveal of the exterior cladding, is securely fastened to the building and, is painted in a manner conforming with subsections 28(3)(b),
• (c) or (d); or,
• (c) brick or concrete block and mortar which completely covers the opening, is securely fastened to the building, and is painted in a manner conforming with subsections 28(3)(b),
• (c) or (d).