(A) (1) Every foundation wall, exterior wall and exterior roof shall be substantially weather-tight and rodent-proof; shall be kept in sound condition and good repair; shall be capable of affording privacy and shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon. Annular spaces around pipes, electric cables, conduits or other openings in the walls shall be protected against the passage of rodents by closing such opening with cement mortar, concrete masonry, silicone caulking or non-corrosive metal.
(2) Every exterior wall shall be protected with paint or other protective covering to prevent the entrance or penetration of moisture or the weather.
(B) Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be substantially rodent-proof; shall be kept in sound condition and good repair; and shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
(C) Every window, exterior door, basement or cellar door and hatchway shall be substantially weather-tight, watertight and rodent-proof; and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.
(D) Every inside and outside stair, porch and any appurtenance thereto shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon, and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
(E) Every bathroom floor surface and water closet compartment floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit the floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(F) Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility required under this chapter shall be so constructed or installed that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition.
(G) Every yard shall be properly graded so as to obtain thorough drainage and so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water.
(H) Every dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate means of egress as required by the North Carolina building codes.
(Ord. 2019-08-01, passed 9-9-19)