PIQUA — The city of Piqua issued maintenance reminders for residences and businesses as temperatures drop into the fall and winter seasons.

According to a city news release the guidelines are set in the city of Piqua code and help the community to be a well-maintained and safe environment.

Key seasonal property maintenance reminders include:

• Removing snow and ice from walkways and driveways. Disconnecting and storing hoses and turn spigots and valves off to avoid freezing pipes.

•Servicing the furnace and ensure the property can maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F. Space heaters cannot be the primary source of heat in a property.

• Completely sealing doors and windows with no broken or cracked glass. Installing weather stripping as needed.

• Cleaning gutters and downspouts. Removing leaves and other debris from roofs. Keep property and porches free of debris.

• Draining, drying, and storing soft-sided pools. Winterizing hard-sided pools per manufacturer’s instructions.

• Vehicles (including cars, trailers, boats, and campers) must be street-legal, operable, and insured and have current license plates. Vehicles cannot be parked or stored on grass or dirt. Wrecked or junk vehicles, race cars, or vehicles in disrepair are not allowed. Trailers, boats, and campers must be stored behind the front plane of the house or in the rear yard on approved surfaces.

Full details about property maintenance reminders can be found on the city website at piquaoh.gov/propertyreminders. For additional information, call the Piqua Community Services Department at 937-778-2813.