Whenever the code official notifies in writing the occupant of any building or premises
that there is evidence of rat infestation of the building, the occupant shall immediately
institute rat eradication measures and shall continuously maintain such measures in
a satisfactory manner until the building or premises is rat-free or the code official
advises that there is no evidence of rat infestation. Unless such measures are taken
within five days after receipt of the notice, the occupant shall be punished as provided
in section 1-1-7 of this code. (Code 1963, Sec. 26-5; Ord. No. 3931, 6/14/97, Sec. 1)
