1393.08 COMMUNAL KITCHENS.

   Communal kitchens are prohibited.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.09 CONNECTION OF FIXTURES, PLUMBING, PLUMBING FIXTURES AND WATER HEATING FACILITIES.

   (a)    Every rental unit shall be supplied with plumbing, plumbing fixtures, and water heating facilities that are installed in an approved manner, properly maintained free of leaks and deterioration and properly connected with hot water lines to the fixtures required to be supplied with hot water under this section.

   (b)    Every rental unit shall have an approved supply of running hot water properly connected to all plumbing fixtures normally requiring hot water. Water heating facilities shall be capable of heating water so as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory, tub, or shower at a temperature of not less than one hundred twenty degrees (120°) Fahrenheit under normal use at all times.

   (c)    All plumbing fixtures in a rental unit shall be supplied with running water from the municipal water supply system.

   (d)    All sinks, lavatories, tubs, and showers shall be supplied with hot and cold  running water properly connected to plumbing fixtures.

   (e)    All plumbing fixtures in a rental unit shall be so designed and installed as to prevent contamination of the water supply system.

   (f)    All plumbing fixtures in a rental unit shall be connected to a public sanitary sewer.

(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.10 RUBBISH AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL.

   (a)    Every occupant of a rental unit shall dispose of all his/her rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in approved receptacles or in other approved rubbish disposal facilities.

   (b)    Every occupant of a rental unit shall dispose of all of his/her garbage and other waste that might provide food for insects and rodents, in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in approved nonleakable, nonabsorbent, covered garbage storage receptacles or in other approved garbage disposal facilities. No garbage receptacles shall be stored in front of the Building Line of a rental unit.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.11 HEATING CAPACITY.

   Every rental unit shall be provided with approved heating facilities capable of maintaining an average temperature of seventy degrees (70°) Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and water closet compartments when the outdoor temperature is minus five degrees (-5°) Fahrenheit, without forcing the facilities to operate in excess of design capacity.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.12 SUPPLY OF HEAT.

   The owner, operator, or agent who rents or leases any dwelling unit under an agreement, express or implied, to supply or furnish heat to the occupants thereof, shall supply heat adequate to maintain an inside temperature of not less than seventy (70°) Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, water closet compartments, and kitchens whenever the outside temperature falls below sixty degrees (60°) Fahrenheit. Such inside temperature shall be measured in the approximate center of each room, approximately three (3) feet above the floor. The provisions of this section shall not apply where the failure to met minimum standards is caused by a general shortage of fuel, negligent or malicious act of the occupant, or any cause beyond the control of the owner or occupant.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.13 FLUE CONNECTIONS REQUIRED.

   (a)    Every appliance or piece of equipment burning solid, liquid, or gaseous fuel, where permitted, shall be connected to an approved smokepipe and flue. However, any appliance approved for use without such connections is exempted from the requirements of this section.

   (b)    Gas dryers shall be vented to the exterior of the building. All other dryers shall be vented to the exterior of the dwelling unless manufacturer's instructions stipulate an alternative.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.14 PROHIBITED LOCATIONS OF HEATING EQUIPMENT.

   No heating equipment or appliance depending on room air for combustion, shall be located in any bedroom, bathroom, toilet room, or any room used for sleeping purposes.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)