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3) Interior floors or basements and other areas in contact with the soil shall be rodent-proofed to prevent the entrance of rodents into the structure. SECTION 110.193E - FACILITIES FOR STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF RUBBISH AND GARBAGE: Every owner of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for providing and maintaining facilities for the storage and disposal of rubbish and garbage and for arranging for the collection of this material. In the case of multiple family dwellings, these responsibilitiesshall be those of the occupants. SECTION 110.193F - RODENT HARBORAGE IN OCCUPIED AREAS: It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a dwelling unit to prevent the formation of rodent harborage in or about the premises. It shall further be the responsibility of said owner to prevent the placement or accumulation of materials that may serve as food for rodents in a site accessible to rodents in these areas. SECTION 110.193G - PEST OR VERMIN EXTERMINATION: The owner of a dwelling or dwelling units shall be responsible for the~'extermination of pest or vermin infestations on the premises. ARTICLE IV: BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE SECTION 110.194A - KITCHEN FACILITIES: Kitchen facilities in every dwelling unit shall be maintained in the following manner: 1) A kitchen sink shall be in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water supply system which provides at all times heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is connected to an approved sewer system. 2) Cabinets and/or shelves and counters or tables shall be of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily'cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or deleterious effect on food. 3) A stove or similar device for cooking food and a refrigerator or similar device for the safe storage of food shall be properly maintained with all necessary connection for safe, sanitary, and efficient operation. 4) WINDOWS, DOORS, AND SCREENS: Every window, exterior doorway, and hatch way shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. Every window, other than a fixed window or storm window, shall be capable of being easily opened. 5 ) LIGHTING: All electrical light fixtures shall be kept in a good state of repair. 6) MINIMUM ELECTRICAL STANDARDS: Every dwelling unit and all public and common areas supplied with electric service, functioning overcurrent protection devices, electrical outlets, and electrical fixtures shall be maintained in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to a source of electric power in a manner prescribed by the ordinances of the City and by the laws of the State of