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(Ord . of 2 -214984 , art . 2 , eff. 744984)
<br /> Cross references 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 -214984 , art . 3 , eff. 744984)
<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, rpFGefwatertight , 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 , ate-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
<br /> : shall 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 /> ( 1 ) SyrfaGeG te be treated must be thGreughly washed , sanded , and GGFaped or wiFe brush
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