Unified Development Ordinance, 32nd Supplement, July 2024

CHAPTER 11. ​BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE | Article 11.6. ​Housing Code

1. Required Space in Dwelling Units a. Every dwelling unit shall comply with the following Schedule of Required Minimum Habitable Room Floor Area. Schedule of Required Minimum Habitable Room Floor Area Number of Persons Required Minimum Floor Area in Square Feet 1 150 2 260 3 370 4 480 5 590 6 700 7 780 8 850 9 950 10 1,050 11 1,560 12 1,670 13 1,780 14 1,890 15 2,000 16 and greater an additional 150 for each additional occupant b. A living or principal room is required and shall contain not less than 120 square feet, and any bedroom shall contain not less than 70 square feet each. The above floor areas shall be calculated only for habitable rooms. c. Each habitable room shall have at least 70 square feet, with the exception of kitchens. 2. Height of Ceiling At least ½ of the floor area of every habitable room shall have a ceiling height of at least 7 feet; and the floor area of that part of any room where

detector is kept in good working order at all times. If a battery-operated smoke detector is used, the batteries shall be replaced at least once per year. 16. Kitchens and Bathrooms a. Kitchen and bathroom counter tops and cabinets shall be constructed and maintained so as to permit the counter top and cabinets to be easily kept clean and in a sanitary condition. b. Counter tops and cabinets shall be made or covered by a non-absorbent material and shall be free from rot, water damaged wood, and broken or decayed materials which would affect the integrity of the counter top or cabinet. c. All cabinet doors and drawers shall be operable and have functional hardware to allowed proper operation. d. Kitchen and bathroom sinks shall be properly secured and sealed to prevent leakage. 17. Temporary Interruption of Service No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this chapter to be removed, shut off or disconnected from any occupied dwelling, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repair or alterations are in process or during temporary emergencies when discontinuances of services are approved by the City. D. Space, Use and Location No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements:

Supp. No. 32

11 – 26 Published July 2024

Part 10: Unified Development Ordinance City of Raleigh, North Carolina