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<br /> (Ord. of 2-21-1984, art. 2, eff. 7-1-1984)
<br /> Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2.
<br /> Sec. 20-33. - Minimum standards of fitness for dwellings and dwelling units.
<br /> (a) Every renter-occupied dwelling and dwelling unit shall comply with all of the minimum housing
<br /> standards established by this Ordinance.
<br /> (b) No person shall let any dwelling or dwelling unit which does not comply with all of the minimum
<br /> housing standards established by this Ordinance.
<br /> (Ord. of 2-21-1984, art. 3, eff. 7-1-1984)
<br /> Sec. 20-34. - Minimum standards for structural conditions and safe and sanitary maintenance.
<br /> The following standards shall constitute the minimum standards for condition of a dwelling or
<br /> dwelling unit:
<br /> (a) All foundations, foundation walls, piers or other foundation supports; all exterior walls, interior
<br /> structural walls, joists, rafters, sills and other structural members shall be maintained in sound
<br /> condition and good repair,free of decay, rot, deterioration, or damage, weathertight, rodent proof,
<br /> capable of affording privacy, and capable of supporting the load which normal use would cause
<br /> to be placed thereon.
<br /> (b) All roofs, flashings, exterior walls, basement walls, foundation walls, floors, doors, basement
<br /> doors, cellar doors, hatchways, windows and any other part of a dwelling exposed to the weather
<br /> shall be constructed and maintained so as to be rodent proof, waterproof watertight, and
<br /> weathertight. Every exterior wall shall be protected with paint or other protective covering to
<br /> prevent the entrance or penetration of moisture or the weather.
<br /> (c) The ground shall not be used as a floor nor shall any wood floors be placed on the ground.
<br /> (d) Every outside and inside stair or steps, porches, landings, and other parts or appurtenances
<br /> shall be kept in sound condition and good repair, free of holes, cracks, grooves, splinters, and
<br /> other ramshackle and tumble-down conditions as may increase the hazards of collapse, tripping,
<br /> falling, rodent or pest infestation,fire, or otherwise endanger the health or safety of the occupants,_
<br /> and shall be capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
<br /> (e) Every floor, interior wall or partition, and ceiling of all rooms, closets and hallways shall be
<br /> finished and covered with suitable materials, maintained in good repair,a44d-maintained in a clean
<br /> and sanitary condition free of dirt, grease, oil, and peeling and flaking paint, and capable of
<br /> supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon..
<br /> (f) All interior surfaces and all exterior surfaces which are accessible to children under the age of
<br /> seven years whiGh are GOvered with lead based paint whmnh ffic; 1006e, GraGking, SGaling, peeling-I
<br /> nhinninn or flaking shall he treated or nn„ored as be free of lead-based paint. The
<br /> discovery of lead-based paint in a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be immediately reported to the
<br /> North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Orange County Health Department
<br /> and as otherwise required by law.
<br /> loose,(1) Surfaces to be treated must be thoroughly washed, sanded, and scraped or wire brush
<br /> so as to remove all cracking, scaling, peeling, chipping, and flaking paint and then
<br /> repainted with at least two coats of a suitable nonleaded paint
<br /> itahle material
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