HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1484(5) The word "may" is directory and not mandatory.
(6) The word "occupied" as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words "intended,
arranged, or designed to be used or occupied"
(7) The words "dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit, premises" shall be construed as though they
were followed by the words "or any part thereof. "
(8) The word "commissioners" shall mean the "Board of Commissioners of the County of Iredell, North Carolina"
(9) The word "ordinance" ('article 1 shall mean the Minimum Housing Ordinance of Iredeli County, North Carolina.
(10) All words not specifically defined in this article shall be assigned their customary dictionary definitions.
Sec. 4131 STANDARDS
A. Minimum standards—Fitness for dwellings.
The following shall be the minimum acceptable standards for evaluating the fitness of dwellings for human
habitation.
(1) Every dwelling used as a human habitation, or held out for use as a human habitation shall comply with all of the
minimum standards of fitness for human habitation and all of the requirements of sections B. through G. of this
section.
(2) No person shall occupy as owner -occupant, or let to another for occupancy or use as a human habitation, any
dwelling which does not comply with all of the minimum standards of fitness for human habitation and all of the
requirements of sub -sections B. through F. of this section.
(3) interpretations of the housing inspector concerning sub -sections a through F. of this section shall be based
upon minimum conditions necessary to ensure the safety of the occupants.
B. Minimum standards—Structural condition.
The following standards shall constitute the minimum standards for structural condition of a dwelling:
(1) Walls or partitions or supporting members, sills, joists, rafters or other structural members shall not list, lean or
buckle, and shall not be rotted, deteriorated, or damaged so as to create a hazardous or unsafe condition, and shall
not have holes or cracks which might admit rodents.
(2) Floors or roofs shall have adequate supporting members and strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose
used.
(3) Foundations, foundation walls, piers or other foundation supports shall not be deteriorated or damaged so as to
create a hazardous or unsafe condition.
(4) Steps, stairs, landings, porches, or other parts or appurtenances shall be maintained in such condition that they
do not lean or buckle, and shall not be rotted, deteriorated, or damaged so as to create a hazardous or unsafe
condition.
(5) Facilities for egress in case of fin= or panic shall be provided.
(6) Interior walls, floors, and ceilings of all rooms, closets and hallways, excluding basements shall be finished of
suitable materials, which will, by use of reasonable household methods promote sanitation and cleanliness, and shall
be maintained in such a manner so as to enable the occupants to maintain reasonable privacy between various
spaces.
(7) The roof, flashing, exterior walls, basement walls, floors, and all doors and windows exposed to the weather
shall be constructed and maintained so as to be weather tight.
(8) There shalt be no chimneys in use or parts thereof which are defective, deteriorated or in such condition or
location as to constitute a fire hazard. No chimney shall be in danger of failing.
(9) There shall be no use of the ground for floors.
C. Minimum standards—Basic plumbing, heating, and electrical equipment and facilities.
The following standards shall constitute the minimum acceptable standards for basic plumbing, heating, and
electrical equipment and facilities.
(1) Plumbing system. Every dwelling shall have facilities for providing plumbing in accordance with the following:
a. Each dwelling unit which is or has been connected to a potable water supply and to a public sewer or other
approved sewage disposal system must remain connected and maintained in working order.
b. AM plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair and in good working order.
(2) Heating system. Every dwelling shall have a safe and adequate method for providing heat.
(3) Electrical system. Every dwelling shall have facilities for providing electricity in accordance with the following:
a. Every dwelling shall be wired for electric lights and receptacle outlets. Every habitable room shall contain at least
one (1) floor or wall -type electric receptacle, connected in such manner as determined by the state electrical code.
There shall be installed in every bathroom, water closet room, laundry room and furnace room at least one (1)
supplied ceiling or wail -type electric light fixture.
in the event wall or ceiling light fixtures are not provided in any habitable room then each such habitable room shall
contain at least two (2) floor or wall -type receptacle outlets.
b. Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling shall be provided electric lights.
c. All fixtures, receptacles, equipment and wiring shall be maintained in a state of good repair, safe, capable of
being used.
D. Minimum standards—Use and location.
The following shall be the minimum acceptable standard for use and location of a habitable room within a
dwelling unit.