Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.290
Section 304.14 Amended; Insect Screens
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Section 304.14 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows: 304.14 Insect screens. During the period from May 15 to October 1, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. Exception : Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed. (Ord. 19349 §29; March 1, 2009).
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.290 amends Section 304.14 of the International Property Maintenance Code to require that all doors, windows, and outside openings used for ventilation in habitable rooms and food-related areas be fitted with insect screens of at least 16 mesh per inch during the period from May 15 through October 1. Screen doors used for insect control must also have a functioning self-closing device during this seasonal window. An exception applies when other approved methods—such as air curtains or insect-repellent fans—are used in place of screens.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code § 21.05.290, compliant property operators generally ensure that all required openings in habitable and food-related areas are equipped with properly fitted 16-mesh-per-inch screens before May 15 each year and maintain them through October 1. Screen doors serving an insect-control function should be checked to confirm that self-closing devices are in good working order throughout the seasonal period. Operators who prefer alternative methods such as air curtains or insect-repellent fans should verify that those alternatives meet the 'approved means' standard recognized under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code § 21.05.290 establishes a seasonal right to insect screens—or an approved equivalent—on ventilation openings in habitable rooms from May 15 to October 1. If screens are absent, ill-fitting, or screen doors lack a working self-closing device during this period, that condition may constitute a property maintenance violation. Tenants who believe this provision is not being met can document the condition, raise it with their landlord in writing, or contact the relevant Lincoln code enforcement authority; tenant-rights organizations in Nebraska can also help explain 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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