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a. Architectural (cosmetic) structural panels: Architectural structural panels may be used to secure windows, doors and other openings provided they are cut to fit the opening and match the characteristics of the building. Architectural panels may be of exterior grade-finished plywood or Medium Density Overlaid plywood (MDO) that is painted to match the building exterior or covered with a reflective material such as plexiglass to simulate windows. Do we want to limit this to 90 days also? b. Temporary securing: Untreated, exterior grade (CDX) plywood or similar structural panels may be used to secure windows, doors, and other openings for a maximum period of 90 days. c. Failure to secure: If the city identifies a vacant building that is open to trespass and has not been secured under these requirements, and could be made safe by securing the building, the city council may order the building to become secured or otherwise deem the building as a substandard or hazardous building under Chapter 30, Article II, Division 3. Substandard Buildings. In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 463.251, nNotice of any order to secure shall be served upon the owner of record of the premises or their agent, the taxpayer identified in the property tax records for that parcel, the holder of the mortgage or sheriff's certificate, and any neighborhood association for the neighborhood in which the building is located that has requested notice. Service by mail is complete upon mailing. Costs of securing the building shall be assessed against the property. C. Emergency securing: If the City Administrator or their designee deems a vacant building poses an immediate danger to the health and safety of community members, the city may issue an ordinance for the emergency security of that building under Minn. Stat. § 463.251, subd.4. D. The Inspector may take immediate steps to secure a vacant building at his or her discretion in emergency circumstances. Fire Safety: Fire protection systems: 901.6Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection and alarm systems, emergency alarm systems, gas detection systems, fire-extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested, and maintained or removed. Owners of non-residential vacant buildings shall maintain all fire protection systems, appliances and assemblies in operating condition and maintain underwriter laboratories (UL) monitoring of all systems. at all times and in accordance with the Minnesota and International Fire Codes. Removal of hazardous and combustible materials: The owner of any vacant building shall remove all hazardous material and hazardous refuse that could constitute a fire hazard or contribute to the spread of fire. E. Plumbing Fixtures: Plumbing fixtures connected to an approved water system, an approved sewage Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Font color: Red system, or an approved natural gas utility system shall be installed in accordance with applicable codes and be maintained in sound condition and good repair or removed and the service terminated in the Formatted: Font: 10 pt manner prescribed by applicable codes. The building's water systems shall be protected from freezing. F. Electrical: Electrical service lines, wiring, outlets, or fixtures not installed or maintained in Formatted: Font: 10 pt accordance with applicable codes shall be repaired, removed or the electrical services terminated to the building in accordance with applicable codes. G. Lighting: All exterior lighting fixtures shall be maintained in good repair, and illumination shall be provided to the building and all walkways in the same manner as provided at the time the building was last occupied 7