(A) Pursuant to G.S. § 153A-121, it is hereby declared that there exist in the county buildings (excluding farm buildings) which are unfit for human habitation, use or occupancy due to deterioration, dilapidation; defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents and other calamities; lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities; and other conditions rendering the buildings unsafe or unsanitary, dangerous and detrimental to the health, safety and morals, and otherwise inimical to the safety and welfare of the residents of the county.
(B) In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the county, as authorized by Article 6, G.S. § 153A-121(a), it is the purpose of this subchapter to establish minimum standards of fitness for initial and continued occupancy of all buildings used for human use as expressly authorized by G.S. § 153A-123(e).
(Ord. 33 § 1, passed 2-4-2002)