13-196-420 Residential buildings – Cold and hot water lines.

   Every kitchen sink, lavatory and bathtub or shower required shall be connected with hot and cold water lines. The hot water lines shall be connected with water heating facilities which are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit water to be drawn at every required outlet at a temperature of not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit even when the heating facilities required by this Code are not in operation.

(Prior code § 78-40)

13-196-430 Residential buildings – Hot water to be furnished.

   Every family unit or rooming unit to which hot water is furnished from water heating facilities used in common shall be supplied with hot water throughout the year so that the occupants may draw water at every hot water outlet between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. of a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

(Prior code § 78-41)

13-196-440 Gas-fired appliances.

   All gas-fired heating, cooking and other appliances and gas-fired water heaters, shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 18-28 of the building provisions of this Code concerning installation, vents and flues.

(Prior code § 78-42; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 26)

13-196-450 Residential buildings – Hall and stairway lighting.

   Every public hall and stairway in every dwelling having more than one family unit shall be adequately lighted at all times, except that in a two-family dwelling an adequate lighting system which may be turned on when needed by conveniently located light switches shall be permitted instead of a full-time lighting system.

(Prior code § 78-43)

13-196-460 Residential buildings – Storage beneath stairways.

   There shall be no closets or storage of any kind beneath stairways in any dwelling containing two or more family units or in any roominghouse unless the stair complies with the fire resistive requirements of Sections 15-8-120 to 15-8-180 inclusive, or unless the stairs and storage space are separated by noncombustible materials having a fire rating of not less than one hour. No combustible or flammable materials, fluids, or compounds shall be placed, stored or kept in any place inside or outside of any building where the ignition or burning of such materials, fluids, or compounds would obstruct or render hazardous the egress from any family unit or from the building.

(Prior code § 78-44)