How should property be boarded up?

Each opening is to be secured in the following manner: 

1. Using CD exterior grade plywood 3/8 inch thick cover the opening from inside frame to inside frame.  The plywood covering shall be affixed to the inside frame of the opening,10 inches apart, using #8 or #10 nails of not less than 2 1/2 inches in length.  The plywood shall be secured in such a manner that 250 pound force applied perpendicular to the plane of the opening will not remove the plywood cover from the opening.   


2. In the event that storm windows or other hindrances exist, a perimeter application of 2x4 lumber shall be fixed in place.  The exterior dimensions of the 2x4 lumber framing shall be fixed in place.  The exterior dimensions of the 2x4 lumber framing shall not exceed the exterior dimensions of the opening to be covered.  The 2x4 frame shall be affixed in such a manner that the framing will resist a  250-pound force applied perpendicular to the surface.  A 3/8 inch thick plywood covering of CD exterior grade plywood shall be applied to the framing.  The covering shall not overhang either the exterior dimensions of the opening or the lumber framing.   The plywood covering shall be affixed either to the 2x4 framing or to the inside frame of the opening using screws of not less than 2 1/2 inches in length.   


3. The exterior exposed facing of the plywood and the 2x4 framing shall be painted using a primer and two coats of a black exterior latex paint.

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1. What building code has been adopted by Petersburg?
2. When is a Building Permit Required?
3. What permit applications are available online?
4. How should Street Addresses be displayed in Petersburg?
5. How should property be boarded up?
6. Where can I report overgrown grass/weeds?
7. Is a permit required for Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas?
8. What is required of property maintenance?
9. What is a Site Plan?
10. How do I report Trash and Debris?
11. How do I report an Unsafe Structure?