§ 1.6. Interpretation.  


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  • The provisions of this appendix are the basic and minimum requirements for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. As provided by North Carolina General Statutes Section 160A-4, this appendix shall be liberally interpreted in order to further its underlying purposes. In all cases, the strictest standards will be applied. Rules of interpretation and definitions, words, terms or phrases in this chapter may be found in Appendix A [Definitions] to this appendix. This appendix contains numerous graphics, pictures, illustrations, and drawings. However, text of this appendix shall control unless otherwise provided in the specific section.