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One electric ceiling light or one wall electrical light fixture controlled by a remote switch can be substituted for one electric convenience outlet in each habitable room. : - 41. Woodburning Stoves, Space and Wall Heaters: All such types of heating devices must be installed to code, and/or to manufacturers specifications concerning venting, clearance from combustibles and method of installation. HALLWAYS AND STAIRS 42. Walls/Ceilings: Must be in good repair. 43. Stairs: Steps with four or more stair risers must be equipped with a handrail . Open stairwells require a guardrail . Existing handrail at 30 inches in height shall be accepted. Stairs must be lighted. If bedroom(s) is (are) on 2nd floor, the light must be operable from both floors for safety. Guardrail Enclosing Second Floor Stairwell (floor opening) : As stated in the Uniform -Building Code 1967 Edition Vol . 1, Chapter 17, Sec 1714. "All unenclosed floor openings; open sides of landings shall be protected by a guardrail . Guardrails for steps shall not be less than thirty inches (3011 ) above the nosing of the treads" . This interpretation of the building code in 1967 shall apply to originally constructed stairwell guardrails which allowed a 30 inch high guardrail - design. The 36 inch height standard shall be applied when a new guardrail is required or modification of a guardrail not constructed at the time of original construction... . BATHROOM 44. Walls and Ceilings : Must be in good repair. This includes bathtub/shower enclosures. Floor: Deteriorated or damaged bathroom floor covering must be replaced with a new, resilient floor covering over a suitable underlay. Carpeted bathroom floors, while not recommended, shall be approved if the carpet is undamaged, odor and stain free, and fits tightly to the floor. The underlay must be free of deterioration and provide a smooth, solid base ! for carpet. Windows: Must be in good repair, especially if window is located within the -bathtub/shower area. Bathrooms, if not provided with operational (openable) windows must be provided with mechanical ventilation (fan) vented directly to the exterior of the house. 45. Electrical Outlets: An approved grounded 3-prong receptacle is .required within easy reach of the wash basin. All bathroom receptacles shall not be more than 6' above the floor. Any receptacle installation exceeding this requirement shall be removed and a grounded GFI'=(ground-fault- interrupter) receptacle installed to code.