A. Central & Electrical Heating Systems. Every central or electrical heating system shall be of sufficient capacity so as to heat all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments in every dwelling unit to which it is connected with a minimum temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit measured three (3) feet above the floor during ordinary winter conditions. B. Other Heating Facilities. Where a central or electric heating system is not provided, each dwelling and dwelling unit shall be provided with sufficient fire places, chimneys, flues or gas vents whereby heating appliances may be connected so as to heat all habitable rooms with a minimum temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit measured three (3) feet above the floor during ordinary winter conditions.
(3)
Electrical System
A. Electric Lights & Receptacles . Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electric lights and convenience receptacles. Every habitable room shall contain at least two (2) floor or wall type electric convenience receptacles, connected in such manner as determined by the Town Electric Code. There shall be installed in every bathroom, water closet room, laundry room and furnace room at least one (1) supplied ceiling or wall type electric light fixture. In the event wall or ceiling light fixtures are not provided in any habitable room, then each such habitable room shall contain at least three (3) floor or wall-type electric convenience receptacles.
B. Adequately Lighting . Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling shall be adequately lighted by electric lights at all times when natural daylight is not sufficient.
C. Comply with Electrical Code . All fixtures, receptacles, equipment and wiring shall be maintained in a state of good repair, safe, capable of being used, and installed in accordance with the North Carolina State Electrical Code.
(4) Cooking System. All cooking equipment and facilities shall be installed in accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code and shall be maintained in safe and good working condition. (5) Gas & Mechanical System. Every dwelling unit leased as rental property within the Town shall have, at a minimum, a central or electric heating system or sufficient chimneys, flues and/or gas vents with heating appliances connected, so as to heat at least one (1) habitable room, excluding the kitchen, to a minimum temperature of 68 degree Fahrenheit, measured three (3) feet above the floor, where an outside temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit exists.
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