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0 0 acoK D ncF 665 (1) Stairs and steps shall be free of holes, grooves and cracks large enough to constitute accident hazards. They shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon. (2) Stairwells and flights of stairs, attached to or within a dwelling unit, that contain four (4) or more risers shall have handrails with minimum and maximum heights of 30" and 38", respectively, measured vertically from the nose of the treads. (3) Every mil shall be firmly fastened and maintained in good condition. (4) No flight of stairs settled more than one (I) inch out of its intended position or pulled away from supporting or adjacent structures shall be allowed. (5) No rotting, sagging or deteriorated supports shall be allowed. (6) Every stair riser shall be reasonably uniform and shall not exceed eight and one-fourth (8 114) inches in height and shall be securely fastened in position. Every wood riser in excess of thirty-six (36) inches in width shall have an additional stringer, each stringer to be spaced not more than thirty (30) inches apart. The minimum depth of treads shall be nine (9) inches excluding the nosing. (7) Exterior stairs shall be protected with paint or other approved covering or material to prevent the entrance or penetration of moisture. (i) Accessory structure: (1) Fences and other accessory structures shall either be. maintained in a safe and substantial condition, or demolished and removed. (2) Structural standards as outlined in this section, shall also apply to accessory structures. (3) No deterioration duc to the elements because of lack of preventive maintenance consisting of painting, waterproofing and repair shall be allowed. (4) Any electrical, plumbing, heating or other utilities fiunished to an accessory structure shall be installed in accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code and maintained in a safe condition. (5) Every accessory structure shall be properly maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from physical hazards and other matter detrimental to the public health. Sec. 4-79. Property Maintenance- (a) Premises, buildings and structures shall, by generally accepted methods of extermination, be maintained free of vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. (b) Rubbish and garbage. livery person who occupies and controls a dwelling emit shall dispose of all rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in proper storage facilities. "Ilene owner shall be responsible for providing the receptacles for the storage of garbage and rubbish. Removal shall be at such frequent intervals to prevent build-up. (c) Drainage. Every yard shall be properly goaded so as to obtain thorough drainage and so as to prevent the accumufalion oti stagnant water in the yard or under the stnlcmre. 12