(A) Exterior foundation, walls, and roofs. 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 as originally designed and permitted; and shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon. Every exterior wall shall be protected with paint or other protective covering to prevent the entrance or penetration of moisture or the weather.
(B) Interior floor, walls, and ceilings. 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 which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
(C) Windows and doors. 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 as originally designed and permitted.
(D) Stairs, porches, and appurtenances. Every outside and inside 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) Bathroom floors. 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 such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(F) Supplied facilities. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this subchapter shall be so constructed or installed that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition.
(G) Drainage. Yards and open spaces shall be graded and maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water, consistent with applicable stormwater laws and regulations. Maintenance of drainage features located within a public right of way or drainage easement shall be the responsibility of the city or NCDOT. Property owners may voluntarily maintain such areas, provided such maintenance is carried out in a manner consistent with applicable stormwater laws and regulations and NCDOT policies.
(H) Egress. Every building and structure shall be provided with adequate means of egress as required by the State Building Code.
(Ord. 12-O-02, passed 11-26-2012)