(A) Walls or partitions or supporting members, sills, joints, rafters or other structural members shall not excessively list, lean or buckle and shall not be rotted, deteriorated or damaged, and shall not have holes or cracks which might admit rodents.
(B) Floors and roofs shall have adequate supporting members and strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used.
(C) Foundations, foundation walls, piers or other foundation supports shall not be deteriorated or damaged so as to dangerously reduce their intended load-bearing characteristics.
(D) Steps, stairs, landings, porches, or other parts of appurtenances shall be maintained in such condition that they will not fall or collapse.
(E) Adequate egress in case of fire or panic shall be provided as per specifications of the North Carolina Residential Building Code, Volume 7.
(F) Interior walls and ceiling of all rooms, closets and hallways shall be finished with suitable materials, which will, by use of reasonable household methods, promote sanitation and cleanliness, and shall be maintained in such a manner as to enable the occupants to maintain reasonable privacy between various spaces.
(G) The roof, flashings, 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, and rodent proof. Roof coverings shall be maintained in good condition. All new roofs must be installed in accordance with the State Residential Building Code, Volume 7.
(H) There shall be no chimneys or parts thereof which are in danger of falling or in such condition or location as to constitute a fire hazard.
(I) There shall be no use of the ground for floors or wood floors on the ground.
(Ord. passed 7-14-2008)