Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-10

9-8A-10:      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: No person shall occupy as owner,
occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or rooming unit for the
purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements:

      A.     Foundations, Exterior Walls, and Roofs: The foundation, exterior walls,
             and exterior roof shall be substantially water tight and protected
             against vermin and rodents and shall be kept in sound condition and
             repair. The foundation element shall adequately support the building at
     all points. Every exterior wall shall be free of structural deterioration or
     any other condition which might admit rain or dampness to the interior
     portion of the walls or to the interior spaces of the dwelling. The roof
     shall be tight and have no defects which admit rain and roof drainage
     and shall be adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness in
     the walls. All exterior surfaces, other than decay resistant materials,
     shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint or other
     protective covering or treatment. If the exterior surface is unpainted or
     lacks protective coating or is determined by the Building Official to be
     deteriorated, the surface shall have a protective covering applied. If the
     exterior surface of the pointing of any brick, block, or stone wall is
     loose or has fallen out, the surface shall be repaired.

B.   Windows, Doors, and Screens: Every window, exterior door, and
     hatchway shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in repair. Every
     window, other than a fixed window or storm window, shall be capable
     of being easily opened. Every window, door, and frame shall be
     constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall
     construction as to completely exclude rain, vermin and rodents from
     entering the building.

C.   Floors, Interior Walls, and Ceilings: Every floor, interior wall, and
     ceiling shall be protected against the passage and harborage of vermin
     and rodents and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
     Every floor shall be free of loose, warped, protruding, or rotting flooring
     materials. Every interior wall and ceiling shall be maintained in a tight
     waterproof condition. Toxic paints or materials with a lasting toxic
     effect shall not be used. Every toilet room and bathroom floor surface
     shall be capable of being easily maintained.

D.   Rodent Proof: Buildings found to be rodent infested shall be made
     rodent resistant. All opening in the exterior walls, foundations,
     basements, ground, or first floors, and roofs which have 1/4" diameter
     or larger openings shall be rodent proofed in an approved manner.
     Interior floors or basements, cellars, and other areas in contact with the
     soil shall be paved with concrete or other rodent-impervious material.

E.   Fence Maintenance: All fences supplied by the owner on the premises
     and all fences erected by an occupant on the premises shall consist of
     metal, wood, masonry, or other decay-resistant material. Fences shall
     be maintained in good condition. Materials, other than decay resistant
     varieties, shall be protected against decay by use of paint or other
     preservatives.

F.   Accessory Structure Maintenance: Accessory structures shall be
     structurally sound and be maintained in good repair. The exterior of
             such structures shall be made weather resistant through the use of
             decay-resistant materials such as paint or other preservatives.

      G.     Safe Building Elements: Every foundation, roof, floor exterior and
             interior wall, ceiling, inside and outside stair, porch and balcony, and
             appurtenance thereto shall be safe to use and capable of supporting
             normal structural loads.

      H.     Facilities to Function: All equipment or utilities required under City
             ordinances and every chimney and flue shall function effectively in a
             safe and working condition.

      I.     Grading and Drainage: Every yard, court, or passageway on the
             premises on which a dwelling stands shall be graded and drained so
             as to be free of standing water that constitutes a detriment to health
             and safety.

      J.     Yard Cover: Every yard of a premises on which a dwelling stands shall
             be maintained to prevent dust and erosion.