Sec. 38-102Sanitary facilities

(a) Generally. Every dwelling, building, and structure shall contain not less than a lavatory and a water closet, all in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. Every dwelling unit shall, in addition, contain a kitchen sink and a tub or shower connected as aforesaid. Every plumbing fixture and wastewater pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks, and obstructions.

(b) Location. All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within the dwelling, building, and structure and be accessible to the occupants of same. The water closet, tub or shower, and lavatory shall be located in a room affording privacy to the user.

(c) Hot and cold water supply. Every dwelling, building, and structure shall have connected to the lavatory and, where applicable, to the kitchen sink, tub, and shower an adequate supply of both cold water and hot water. All water shall be supplied through an approved pipe distribution system connected to a potable water supply.

(d) Water heating facilities. Every dwelling, building, and structure shall have water heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in a safe and good working condition and are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, or shower at a temperature of not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

(e) Heating facilities. Every dwelling, building, and structure shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms and bathrooms to a temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit therein at a distance three feet above floor level under ordinary minimum winter conditions. Where a gas or electric central heating system is not provided, each dwelling, building, and structure shall be provided with sufficient fireplaces, chimneys, flues, or gas vents whereby heating appliances may be connected so as to furnish a minimum temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit measured at a point three feet above the floor during ordinary minimum winter conditions.

(f) Cooking and heating equipment. All cooking and heating equipment and facilities shall be maintained in a safe and good working condition.

History: (Ord. No. 2004-13, § 1.41, 9-2-2004)