<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 14-51. - Purpose of article.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Pursuant to G.S. 160D-1201, it is hereby declared that there exist in the county dwellings
               which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation; defects increasing the hazards
               of fire, accidents and other calamities; lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities;
               and other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or unsanitary, dangerous, and
               detrimental to the health, safety and morals, and otherwise inimical to the welfare
               of the residents of the county.
               
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               (b)
               
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               In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the county
               as authorized by part of G.S. 160D-202, it is the purpose of this article to establish
               minimum standards of fitness for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings
               used for human habitation, as expressly authorized by G.S. 160D-1205.
               
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               (Ord. of 2-1-82, Â§ I;
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="12658" data-ordinance-id="1170755">
                  Ord. No. 2021-32
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               , Â§ 4, 12-20-21)
               
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