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Y t~On , i9 PAGE fi6d products to outside air. (d) No holes shall be permitted in the flue except for necessary vent connections and clean-out doors. (e) All existing hanging masonry chimneys shall be removed or reattached. (f) Thimbles shall be grouted in tightly. (g) Thimbles shall be located high enough to provide proper draft for the heating appliance served thereby. (h) Fireplace(s) shall be used only for supplemental heat and not for primary heating, and shall have no loose mortar or damaged firebrick. (i) Hearths shall be of noncombustible material and shall extend at least twelve (12) inches beyond the face and six (6) inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening. (j) No combustible materials shall be permitted within seven (7) inches of the top and seven (7) inches on either side of the fireplace opening. (k) No combustible material shall be located within six (6) inches of the thimble. Sec. 4-76. Electrical Standards. (a) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electrical lights and convenience receptacles. Every habitable room shall contain at least two (2) floor or wall-type electric convenience receptacles installed in accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code. At least one (1) fixed in place ceiling or wall type electric light fixture shall be provided in every bedroom, toilet room, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room, public hall, basement or any other area in which artificial light is required for the safety and welfare of the occupants- A switched wall receptacle shall be acceptable in a bedroom, living room or den_ (b) All receptacles, ceiling fixtures or other fixtures shall be securely attached. (c) All switches and fixtures shall be safely operable or sealed off and disconnected. (d) No flexible cords shall be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure, nor run through holes in walls, ceiling or floors; through doorways, windows or similar openings; attached to building surfaces, or concealed behind building walls, ceilings or floors. (e) Fuses or branch circuits shall be sized and installed properly. (f) Every public hall and stairway in every multif rmly dwelling, containing five (5) or more dwelling units, shall be adequately lighted at all times. Every public hall and stairway in structures devoted solely to residential occupancy, containing not more than four (4) dwelling units, may be supplied with conveniently located light switches controlling an adequate lighting system which may be turned on when needed instead of full-time lighting. Lights at entrances and exits are required. (g) All electric wiring, devices, appliances and fixtures shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code and none shall be dangerous or hwardous. Sec 4-77- Minim urn Light and Ventilation Standards.