<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-223. - Purpose.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Pursuant to G.S. 153A, 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,
               it is the purpose of this article to establish minimum standards of fitness for the
               initial and continued occupancy of all buildings for human habitation, as expressly
               authorized by G.S. 153A.
               
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               (Ord. No. 1993-5, Â§ 01, 5-19-1993)
               
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