Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-13-5
EXTERMINATION PRIOR TO DEMOLITION
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All demolition shall be preceded by an inspection of the premises by the Housing Inspector to determine whether or not extermination procedures are necessary. If the premises are found to be infested, appropriate extermination measures to prevent the spread or infestation to adjoining or other areas shall be instituted before, during and after demolition.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-13-5 establishes that before any building is demolished, a Housing Inspector must inspect the property to assess whether pest infestation is present. If infestation is found, extermination measures must be carried out before, during, and after the demolition process to prevent pests from spreading to neighboring properties or areas. The rule places the obligation of this inspection and any resulting extermination squarely within the demolition process itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-13-5, property owners and managers planning a demolition are generally expected to coordinate with the Housing Inspector to schedule a pre-demolition inspection before any work begins. If the inspector determines that extermination is necessary, compliant operators arrange for appropriate pest control measures to be in place throughout all phases of the demolition. Keeping documentation of the inspection findings and any extermination services performed is a common practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-13-5 is designed to protect occupants of neighboring properties from pest infestations that could result from a nearby demolition. If a demolition is occurring near your residence and you observe signs of a new or worsening pest infestation, this provision may be relevant to your situation. Tenants who believe this rule has not been followed can consider contacting the Park Ridge Housing Inspector or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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