a. include any condition that threatens the health and or safety of the occupants. Substandard conditions include any condition that threatens, defeats or will lead to the lack of functional viability of a single feature of a home. b. Tripping hazards in primary walkways or decks caused by upheaval, broken or damaged wood or concrete or other condition creating a hazard. c. Any condition not mentioned that the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition shall be repaired and/or rehabilitated to meet industry standards. 4.0 NOT USED 5.0 Space and Use 5.1 Design Standards for Ceilings. a. FLAT CEILINGS: All habitable rooms and front porches in a dwelling or dwelling unit shall have a minimum ceiling height of 8 ft. 0 in. and a maximum ceiling height of 9 ft. 0 in. At least one half of the floor area of every habitable room located above the first floor shall have a ceiling height of 8 ft. 0 in. The floor area of that part of any room with a ceiling height of less than 8 ft. 0 in. shall not be considered as part of the floor area in computing the total floor area of the room for the purpose of determining floor area requirements. b. Ceiling Treatments: Single-ceiling step-ups allowed for maximum ceiling height of 10 ft. 0 in. in the following rooms: (1) Living; and (2) Dining. c. Vaulted Ceilings may be provided when following roof framing. These should be properly insulated and ventilated. 5.2 All rooms, except kitchens, baths, hallways, Minimum Space Standards for rooms. storage rooms, and porches shall have a minimum width of 8 feet. 5.3 Minimum Space Standards and Appliances for Kitchens. a. All kitchens shall have adequate food storage facilities including at least three linear feet of counter area for food preparation and adequate cabinet space. b. All kitchens shall have a working refrigerator/freezer, cook-top, dishwasher and oven.
a. include any condition that threatens the health and or safety of the occupants. Substandard conditions include any condition that threatens, defeats or will lead to the lack of functional viability of a single feature of a home. b. Tripping hazards in primary walkways or decks caused by upheaval, broken or damaged wood or concrete or other condition creating a hazard. c. Any condition not mentioned that the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition shall be repaired and/or rehabilitated to meet industry standards. 4.0 NOT USED 5.0 Space and Use 5.1 Design Standards for Ceilings. a. FLAT CEILINGS: All habitable rooms and front porches in a dwelling or dwelling unit shall have a minimum ceiling height of 8 ft. 0 in. and a maximum ceiling height of 9 ft. 0 in. At least one half of the floor area of every habitable room located above the first floor shall have a ceiling height of 8 ft. 0 in. The floor area of that part of any room with a ceiling height of less than 8 ft. 0 in. shall not be considered as part of the floor area in computing the total floor area of the room for the purpose of determining floor area requirements. b. Ceiling Treatments: Single-ceiling step-ups allowed for maximum ceiling height of 10 ft. 0 in. in the following rooms: (1) Living; and (2) Dining. c. Vaulted Ceilings may be provided when following roof framing. These should be properly insulated and ventilated. 5.2 Minimum Space Standards for rooms. All rooms, except kitchens, baths, hallways, storage rooms, and porches shall have a minimum width of 8 feet. 5.3 Minimum Space Standards and Appliances for Kitchens. a. All kitchens shall have adequate food storage facilities including at least three linear feet of counter area for food preparation and adequate cabinet space. b. All kitchens shall have a working refrigerator/freezer, cook-top, dishwasher and oven.