§ 150.34. Sanitary facilities.  


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  • (A)

    A dwelling unit shall include its own sanitary facilities, which are in proper operating condition, can be used in privacy and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste. These facilities shall utilize an approved public disposal system.

    (B)

    All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within the dwelling unit and shall be accessible to the occupants of same. A flush toilet, a fixed basin and tub or shower shall be located in a separate room in the dwelling unit affording privacy to the user, and such room shall have a minimum floor space of 30 square feet. The lavatory and tub or shower shall have hot and cold running water.

    (C)

    Every dwelling unit shall have connected to the kitchen sink, washing machine connections, lavatory and tub or shower an adequate supply of both cold and hot water. All water shall be supplied through an approved pipe distribution system connected to a potable water supply.

    (D)

    Every dwelling shall have water-heating facilities that 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 of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than 120°F. Such water-heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this subsection when the dwelling or dwelling unit heating facilities required under the provisions of this article are not in operation.

(1992 Code, § 6-55; Ord. passed 4-11-1994)