§ 6-82. Sanitation/utility standards.

(a)

Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a bathroom equipped with facilities consisting of a water closet, lavatory and either a bathtub or shower.

(b)

Hotels. Where private water closets, lavatories and baths are not provided, there shall be provided on each floor for each sex at least one (1) water closet and lavatory and one bath accessible from a public hallway. Additional water closets, lavatories and baths shall be provided on each floor for each sex at the rate of one for every additional ten guests or fractional number thereof in excess of ten. Such facilities shall be clearly marked for "Men" or "Women."

(c)

Kitchen. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen. Every kitchen shall be provided with a kitchen sink. Wooden sinks or sinks of similarly absorbent material shall not be permitted.

(d)

Fixtures . All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to a sanitary sewer or to an approved private sewage disposal system. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to an approved system of water supply and provided with hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation. All plumbing fixtures shall be of an approved glazed earthenware type or of a similarly nonabsorbent material. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. The flow of sewage or water from openings or breaches in water supply lines or sewage disposal lines shall be stopped, and repair performed as necessary to eliminate sanitary hazards.

(e)

Water closet compartments. Walls and floors of water closet compartments shall be finished in accordance with applicable codes.

(f)

Room separations. Every closet, bathtub or shower required by this article shall be installed in a room which will afford privacy to the occupant. A room in which a water closet is located shall be separated from food preparation or storage rooms by a tightfitting door.

(g)

Installation and maintenance. All sanitary facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in accordance with all applicable laws.

(h)

Connection to water system . Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. The flow of water from openings or breaches in water supply lines shall be stopped, and repair performed as necessary to eliminate the loss of water.

(i)

Contamination. The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the fixture. Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucets and other hose bibs or faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric-type vacuum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker.

(j)

Supply. The water supply system shall be installed and maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly, safely, and free from defects and leaks.

(k)

Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than 110°F (43°C). A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.

(l)

General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly connected to either a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system.

(m)

Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects.

(n)

Drainage. Drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and courts, and other open areas on the premises shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 3, 10-5-2010; Ord. No. 2015-2167 , § 4, 9-15-2015)