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(A) Every dwelling shall be wired for electrical lights and convenience receptacles connected in such a manner as determined by the State Electrical Code.
(B) No receptacles, ceiling fixtures, or other fixtures shall he hanging loose.
(C) All switches and receptacles shall be safely operable.
(D) Every habitable room shall contain not less than two (2) wall-type electrical convenience receptacles connected in such manner as required by the National Electrical Code.
(E) There shall be installed in every habitable room, bathroom, laundry room, hallway, stairway and furnace room at least one supplied ceiling or wall type electrical light fixture; provided, further, that the ceiling light fixture may be omitted in a living room and bedrooms, provided three (3) electrical convenience receptacles are installed, one (1) of which is controlled from a wall switch.
(F) There shall be no unsafe wiring.
(G) There shall be no drop or extension cords in excess of six (6) feet in length.
(H) No circuits shall be overloaded. Fuses shall be sized correctly and not bridged out.
(I) All fixtures, receptacles, equipment in every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling unit shall be adequately lighted by electrical lights at all times when natural light is not sufficient. All wiring to be installed and maintained in a state of good repair, safe, capable of being used and shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
(J) Every dwelling shall be equipped with smoke detectors installed to protect occupants in all sleeping areas. Operable smoke alarms, shall be either battery-operated or electrical, having an Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. listing or other equivalent national testing laboratory approval, and installed in accordance with either the standards of the National Fire Protection Association or the minimum protection designated in the manufacturer’s instructions.
(K) Every dwelling shall have a minimum of one operable carbon monoxide alarm per rental unit per level, either battery-operated or electrical, that is listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that is OSHA-approved to test and certify to American National Standards Institute/Underwriters Laboratories Standards ANSI/UL2034 or ANSI/UL2075, and install the carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with either the standards of the National Fire Protection Association or the minimum protection designated in the manufacturer’s instructions.
(L) A carbon monoxide alarm may be combined with smoke alarms if the combined alarm does both of the following:
(1) Complies with ANSI/UL2034 or ANSI/UL2075 for carbon monoxide alarms and ANSI/UL217 for smoke alarms; and
(2) Emits an alarm in a manner that clearly differentiates between detecting the presence of carbon monoxide and the presence of smoke.
(M) The requirements in divisions (K) and (L) above apply only to dwelling units having a fossil- fuel burning heater, appliance, or fireplace, and in any dwelling unit having an attached garage.
(Ord. passed 2-18-92; Am. Ord. O-1999-37, passed 6-15-99; Am. Ord. O-1999-61, passed 10-5-99; Am. Ord. O-2022-54, passed 7-12- 22) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Generally. Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors. The minimum total window area measured between stops, for every habitable room shall be ten percent of the floor area of such room. Whenever walls or other portions of structures face a window of any such room and such light obstructions are located less than five feet from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room, such a window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors and shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area. Whenever the only window in a room is a skylight type window in the top of such a room, the total window area of such skylight shall equal at least 15% of the total floor area of such room.
(B) Habitable rooms. Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight which can easily be opened, or such other device as will adequately ventilate the room. The total operable window area in every habitable room shall be equal to at least 45% of the minimum window area size or minimum skylight type window size as required, or shall have other approved equivalent ventilation. At least one window in every habitable room shall be of such size and location to allow egress by an average adult in the event of fire or other emergency.
(C) Bathroom and water closet room. Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms except that no window or skylight shall be required in adequately ventilated bathrooms and water closet rooms equipped with an approved ventilation system.
(D) Public halls. Every public hall and inside stairway in every multifamily dwelling shall be adequately lighted at all times with an illumination of at least three (3) foot candles per square foot in the darkest portion of the normally traveled stairs and passageways.
(E) Window locks. All window openings to the outside shall be reasonably weathertight and shall have operable locks.
(F) Attics and basements. Natural ventilation of spaces such as attics and enclosed basement space should be provided by openings of sufficient size to overcome dampness and to minimize the effect of conditions conducive to decay and deterioration of the structure, and to prevent excessive heat in attics.
(Ord. passed 2-18-92; Am. Ord. O-1999-37, passed 6-15-99; Am. Ord. O-1999-61, passed 10-5-99; Am. Ord. O-2022-54, passed 7-12- 22) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) No cellar shall be used for living purposes unless:
(1) The floor and walls are substantially watertight;
(2) The total window area, total operable window area and ceiling height are equal to those required for a habitable room;
(3) The required minimum window area of every habitable room is entirely above the grade adjoining such window area, except where the windows face a stairwell, window well or access way.
(B) Water closet and bathing facilities shall be enclosed with an operable door and lock for privacy.
(C) There shall be no holes or excessive cracks in walls, ceilings, outside doors or outside windows.
(D) Access shall be provided to all rooms within a dwelling unit without passing through a public space.
(E) Doors shall be provided at all doorways leading to bedrooms, water closet rooms, and bathrooms and all rooms adjoining a public space.
(F) All doors providing access to any living unit shall have operable locks and the owner shall provide a change of locks or keys for new tenants.
(G) All doors opening to the outside shall be reasonably weather tight.
(H) A minimum of one approved and listed smoke detector shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area and on each habitable floor level and basement. Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and listing and maintained in proper working order. When activated, the detector shall provide an audible alarm (see G. S. § 42-42).
(Ord. passed 2-18-92; Am. Ord. O-1999-37, passed 6-15-99; Am. Ord. O-1999-61, passed 10-5-99; Am. Ord. O-2001-25, passed 6-19-01; Am. Ord. O-2009-23, passed 7-21-09; Am. Ord. O-2022-54, passed 7-12-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
(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; shall be capable of affording privacy; 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 penetration of moisture or the weather.
(B) Interior floors, 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.
(D) Stairs, porches and appurtenances. Every inside and outside stairwell, porch and any other appurtenances 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 and kitchen floors. Every bathroom and kitchen 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 sound condition and good repair.
(F) Supplied facilities. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is 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) Drainage. Every yard shall be properly graded so as to obtain thorough drainage and so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water.
(Ord. passed 2-18-92; Am. Ord. O-1999-37, passed 6-15-99; Am. Ord. O-1999-61, passed 10-5-99; Am. Ord. O-2022-54, passed 7-12- 22) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Screens. For protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects every dwelling shall have:
(1) Supplied and installed screens on every door opening leading directly from the dwelling to outdoor space. Except, that sliding doors, doors with self closing devices, doors on mobile homes with self closing devices and doors that open into rooms or living spaces that arc artificially ventilated or air conditioned are exempt from this provision.
(2) Supplied and installed screens on every window or other device with an opening to outdoor space, except that this requirement shall not apply for any room or rooms of a dwelling that are ventilated year round with an operable and installed heating and air conditioning system.
(B) Rodent control. Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with screens installed or such other approved device as will effectively prevent their entrance.
(C) Infestation. Every dwelling shall be maintained in a manner to be free of any infestations of insects, rodents or other pests. Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests therein or on the premises; and every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. Whenever infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two or more dwelling units extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(D) Rubbish storage and disposal. Every dwelling shall be supplied with approved containers and covers for storage of rubbish as required by city ordinances, and the owner, operator or agent in control of such dwelling or dwelling unit shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish.
(E) Garbage storage and disposal. Every dwelling shall be supplied with an approved garbage disposal facility, which may be an adequate mechanical garbage disposal unit (mechanical sink grinder) in each dwelling unit or an incinerator unit, to be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer, in the structure for the use of the occupants of each dwelling unit, or an approved outside garbage can as required by city ordinances.
(Ord. passed 2-18-92; Am. Ord. O-1999-37, passed 6-15-99; Am. Ord. O-1999-61, passed 10-5-99; Am. Ord. O-2022-54, passed 7-12-22)
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ROOMING HOUSES
All of the provisions of this chapter, and all of the minimum standards and requirements of this chapter shall be applicable to rooming houses, and to every person who operates a rooming house or who occupies or lets to another for occupancy any rooming unit in any rooming house, except as provided in §§ 153.36 through 153.39.
(Ord. passed 2-18-92; Am. Ord. O-1999-37, passed 6-15-99 Am. Ord. O-1999-61, passed 10-5-99; Am. Ord. O-2022-54, passed 7-12-22)
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