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A
Welcome
to
an
overview
of
the
city's
minimum
housing
code,
my
name
is
Jane
Talon
and
I'm
your
code
enforcement
manager
with
housing
and
neighborhood
services.
Today
we're
going
to
provide
an
overview
of
the
city's
housing
code
and
the
options
available
to
the
code
enforcement
division.
When
a
structure
is
found
to
be
in
violation
of
the
city's
housing
code,
we
will
review
the
housing
code
process,
the
minimum
standards
of
fitness
and
the
in
rem
process.
One
of
the
responsibilities
of
the
code
enforcement
division
is
to
enforce
the
city's
housing
code.
A
The
housing
code
outlines
the
process
that
is
required
when
a
structure
is
found
to
be
in
violation
of
the
city's
housing
code,
as
well
as
the
minimum
standards
of
fitness,
which
are
the
most
basic
living
conditions
for
residents.
The
housing
code
applies
to
single-family
and
multi-family
dwellings,
along
with
rooming
houses
and
lodging
establishments.
The
housing
code
provides
a
process
for
interim
remedy
that
could
result
in
the
city,
repairing
a
property
or
demolishing
a
property.
A
A
minimum
housing
code
case
is
received
through
a
tenant
complaint,
a
petition,
a
public
agency
referral
or
a
field
observation
can
be
conducted
by
staff.
Upon
receipt
of
a
request.
The
inspector
will
contact
the
citizen
to
schedule
a
time
for
an
inspection
or
upon
the
identification
of
a
field
observation.
The
inspector
will
send
an
access
letter
to
the
property
owner
if
an
owner
refuses
access
to
a
property
or
is
unresponsive,
the
inspector
will
secure
an
administrative
warrant
for
access.
Once
the
inspector
has
gained
access
to
the
structure,
a
comprehensive
inspection
will
be
conducted.
A
The
comprehensive
inspection
includes
the
exterior
interior
attic
and
crawl
space.
If
the
inspector
identifies
violations,
a
report
will
be
generated
and
the
owner
will
be
sent
a
complaint
and
notice
of
hearing
the
complaint
and
notice
of
hearing
is
a
required
legal
notice
which
informs
the
owner
that
code
enforcement
has
inspected
the
property
and
has
alleged
that
code
violations
exist.
The
notice
also
schedules
a
hearing
which
is
an
opportunity
for
the
owner
to
dispute
the
allegations
or
provide
evidence
that
the
violations
have
been
corrected.
A
The
hearing
must
be
conducted
no
more
than
30
days
after
serving
the
complaint
notice
of
hearing
hearing
is
open
to
the
public,
and
attendance
is
optional
at
the
time
of
the
inspection.
If
the
inspector
identifies
violations
that
are
defined
as
eminently
dangerous,
the
owner
has
48
hours
to
correct
the
violation.
If
the
violation
is
not
corrected
within
48
hours,
the
resident
will
be
eligible
for
a
referral
to
the
emergency
relocation
program.
The
resident
will
be
referred
to
a
partner
agency
for
eligibility.
A
The
violations
that
trigger
a
referral
are
rotted
fire
damaged
or
insect
damage,
steps,
flooring
or
structural
supports
fire
hazard
and
a
chimney
that
is
in
use,
unsafe,
wiring,
unsafe
ceiling
or
roof.
No
potable
water
supply
no
operable
heating
equipment
during
November,
December,
January,
February
or
March.
No
operable
sanitary
facilities,
severe
rat
infestation,
where
the
place
of
habitation
is
not
impervious
to
pests,
no
safe,
continuous
and
unobstructed
exit
from
the
interior
of
the
building
to
the
exterior
at
Street
or
grade
level.
A
No
access
provided
to
all
rooms
within
a
dwelling
unit
without
passing
through
a
public
space,
any
window
or
door
providing
access
to
any
dwelling
unit
or
rooming
unit
lacking
an
operable,
lock
or
the
owner
failing
to
provide
a
change
of
locks
or
keys
to
a
new
tenant
of
such
dwelling
unit
or
rooming
unit.
No
operable
smoke,
detector
or
alarm
every
place
of
habitation
shall
comply
with
the
current
county
health
regulations
governing
carbon
monoxide
alarms.
Once
the
hearing
is
conducted,
the
inspector
will
issue
a
finding
effect
in
order.
A
The
finding
effect
and
order
will
set
a
compliance
date
30
days
from
the
hearing
date,
and
the
order
will
be
either
a
repair
order
or
a
demolition
order
based
on
the
cost
estimate.
If
the
repairs
are
less
than
65%
of
the
structures,
tax
value,
the
structure
is
considered
deteriorated
and
a
repair
order
is
issued.
If
the
repairs
exceed
65%
of
the
structures,
tax
value,
the
structure
is
considered
dilapidated
and
a
demolition
order
is
issued.
A
For
example,
if
the
cost
estimate
is
$67,000,
the
structures
tax
value
is
$100,000,
then
the
repair
cost
is
67%
and
the
cost
exceeds
65%
of
this
structures.
Tax
value,
so
a
demolition
order
is
issued.
Another
example:
if
the
cost
estimate
is
$25,000
and
the
structures
tax
value
is
$100,000,
the
repair
cost
is
25
percent,
which
is
less
than
65
percent.
So
a
repair
order
is
issued
upon
expiration
of
the
order.
Staff
must
make
a
decision
on
how
to
proceed.
A
Unresponsive
to
request
is
unable
to
be
located.
And/Or
is
located
out
of
state,
a
notice
of
civil
penalty
can
be
issued
for
either
a
repair
order
or
a
demolition
order.
The
notice
of
civil
penalty
puts
an
owner
on
notice
that
they
are
being
fined
for
non-compliance
with
the
ordinance
code.
Enforcement
does
not
issue
civil
penalties
to
owner
occupants.
An
owner
is
cited
to
environmental
Court
when
they
are
non-compliant
and
they
can
be
served
with
a
uniform
citation.
The
uniform
citation
must
be
served
in
person
to
the
owner
by
a
charlotte-mecklenburg
police
officer.
A
The
code
enforcement
divisions
last
option
to
gain
compliance
is
to
bring
a
case
to
City
Council
for
approval.
The
two
types
of
cases
that
would
be
brought
to
City
Council
are
interim
repair
and
interim
demolition.
The
city's
housing
code
identifies
that
a
minimum
standards
which
a
dwelling
must
meet
for
it
to
be
considered
habitable.
The
standards
of
fitness
are
categorized
as
space
and
use
which
establishes
minimum
room
area
sizes
allowable
for
dwellings
based
on
floor
area
of
habitable
rooms,
habitable
rooms
include
rooms
for
living,
sleeping
or
eating.
A
Minimum
ceiling,
heights
and
dimensions
are
also
established,
and
criteria
is
set
forth
for
basements,
which
are
being
used
as
habitable
rooms.
Minimum
window
sizes
are
in
this
section,
and
additional
requirements
include
enclosing,
toilet
and
bathing
facilities,
access
to
rooms,
requirements
for
doors,
locks
smoke
and
carbon
monoxide
detectors.
The
next
section
is
light
and
ventilation
which
establishes
minimum
open
above
window
sizes,
operation,
condition,
glazing
and
screening
requirements.
It
sets
forth
standards
of
operability
for
kitchen
exhaust
equipment,
clothes,
dryer,
vents
and
ducts,
kitchen
vents
and
dryer
vents
are
both
new
requirements.
A
The
next
section
is
exit
requirements
which
requires
that
there
be
two
main
exits
unless
there
is
an
exemption
for
one
exit
in
the
State
Building
Code.
This
section
also
requires
minimum
sizes
for
exits
and
that
exits
and
exit
ways
be
unobstructed
and
safe.
The
next
section
is
plumbing
facilities,
which
prohibits
leaks
at
showers
and
pipes
and
fixtures.
This
section
requires
a
potable
drinking
water
supply,
along
with
protection
from
freezing
for
water
pipes.
This
section
requires
hot
water
facilities
which
are
adequate
and
safe
floor.
A
Surfaces
and
bathrooms
must
be
constructed
and
maintained
to
be
reasonably
impervious
to
water
and
easily
kept
clean.
A
toilet,
bathing
area,
lavatory
and
kitchen
sink
are
required
in
all
dwellings.
The
next
section
is
heating
facilities,
which
requires
that
all
dwellings
be
weatherproof
heating
facilities
must
be
provided
and
be
safe
and
maintained.
Minimum
temperature
is
68
degrees.
Fahrenheit
space
heaters
are
allowed
only
for
supplemental
heating
air
conditioning,
if
provided
by
the
owner,
must
be
safe,
maintained
and
operate
as
originally
intended.
In
addition,
chimneys
flue
pipes,
fireplaces
hearths,
must
be
maintained
in
safe
and
operable
condition.
A
The
next
section
is
electrical
facilities,
which
requires
all
switches,
receptacles
ceiling,
fixtures
and
wiring
be
in
safe
and
safely
operable
condition.
Extension
cords
cannot
be
over
six
feet
in
length
in
circuits
or
fuses,
cannot
be
bridged
or
oversized
minimal
outlets
and,
in
all
light
fixtures
are
a
requirement.
The
next
section
is
structural
standards,
which
requires
that
structural
components
and
foundations
be
adequate
and
in
good
condition.
Flooring
must
be
reasonably
level
and
not
defective
or
loose.
Siding
must
be
weather
tight
and
in
good
condition.
A
Interior
ceiling
and
wall
finishes
must
be
free
of
stains
or
moisture
damage
and
roof.
Framing
and
sheathing
must
be
in
good
condition
and
properly
installed.
Proper
roof
flashing
is
required,
roof
leaks
are
prohibited,
roof
drainage
is
required
to
be
adequate,
gutters
and
downspouts
must
operate
as
intended.
Stairs
are
required
to
be
uniform
in
height
and
width,
stairways
and
steps
are
required
to
be
maintained
in
a
safe
condition.
The
next
section
is
property
maintenance,
which
requires
maintenance
of
exterior
areas,
including
accessory
structures,
fences
yards
and
courts.
Adequate
facilities
for
garbage
and
rubbish
must
be
provided.
A
This
section
also
requires
that
kitchen
and
bathroom
countertops
and
cabinets
be
easily
maintained
and
operate
as
intended.
The
last
section
is
insulation,
which
requires
a
minimum
of
our
19
insulation.
In
the
ceiling
of
the
top
floor
of
up
to
a
three-story
structure.
There
is
no
insulation
requirement
in
the
housing
code
for
structures
of
four
or
more
stories.
A
case
is
brought
to
City
Council
for
approval
when
all
other
options
have
been
exhausted.
The
first
type
of
case
that
could
be
brought
to
City
Council
for
approval
is
an
interim
repair.
A
A
case
meets
the
criteria
for
interim
repair
when
the
cost
to
complete
the
repairs
is
less
than
65%
of
the
structures
tax
value.
According
to
the
housing
code,
the
city
would
have
to
demonstrate
that
the
owner
has
no
intention
to
make
the
repairs
before
City
Council
could
approve
the
request.
Once
the
request
is
approved,
staff
facilitates
the
repair
process
and
bills
the
owner
for
the
work.
If
the
owner
fails
to
pay
the
invoice,
the
city
places
a
lien
on
the
property.
A
The
second
type
of
case
that
would
be
brought
to
City
Council
for
approval
is
an
interim
demolition.
A
case
meets
the
criteria
for
interim
demolition
when
the
cost
to
complete
the
repairs
is
more
than
65%
of
the
structures.
Tax
value,
the
code
enforcement
division
seeks
in
rem
demolition
when
the
owner
fails
to
comply
with
a
demolition
order
by
either
polishing
or
repairing
the
structure
and
the
cost
to
repair.
The
structure
exceeds
65%
of
the
structures
tax
value
once
the
request
is
approved,
staff
facilitates
the
demolition
process
and
bills
the
owner
for
the
work.