(6) Interior Walls . Interior walls and ceilings of any rooms, closets and hallways shall be furnished of suitable materials, which will, by use of reasonable household methods promote sanitation and cleanliness and shall be maintained in such a manner so as to enable the occupants to maintain reasonable privacy between various spaces. (7) Exposed to Weather . 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 and water-tight.
(8) Chimneys . There shall be no chimneys or parts thereof which are defective, deteriorated or in danger of falling, or in such condition or location as to constitute a fire hazard.
(9) Floors on Ground . There shall be no use of the ground for floors, or wood floors on the ground.
e. Minimum Standards for Basic Equipment & Facilities
(1)
Plumbing System
A. Connect to Potable Water & Sewer . Each dwelling unit or habitable structure shall be connected to a potable water supply and to the public sewer or other approved sewage disposal system. B. Minimum Facilities with Cold & Hot Water . Each dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen, sink, lavatory, tub and shower, water closet, and adequate supply of both cold water and hot water. All water shall be supplied through an approved pipe distribution system connected to a potable water supply. C. Comply with Plumbing Code . All plumbing fixtures shall meet the standards of the North Carolina State Plumbing Code and shall be maintained in a state of good repair and in good working order. D. Plumbing Fixtures . All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within the dwelling unit and be accessible to the occupants of same. The water closet and tub or shower shall be located in a room or rooms affording privacy to the user.
(2) Heating System. Every dwelling, dwelling unit or habitable structure shall have facilities for providing heat in accordance with either provision below.
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