(a) All dwellings and dwelling units shall meet the minimum standards set forth in this section to be in compliance with this Housing Code.
(b) Every dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in which food may be prepared and/or cooked, which shall have an adequate circulation area and which shall be equipped with following:
(1) A kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water supply and sewage disposal system.
(2) Cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils.
(3) A stove for cooking food and a refrigerator for the safe storage of food at temperatures of forty-five degrees Fahrenheit or less, which are properly installed with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation, provided that such stove and refrigerator need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied or when the occupant is expected to provide the same as a condition of occupancy, and that sufficient space and adequate connections for the safe and efficient installation and operation of such stove and refrigerator are provided.
(c) Every dwelling unit shall have the following:
(1) Water closet. Every dwelling unit shall have a nonhabitable room which provides privacy to a person and in which a flush water closet, in good working condition, is properly installed. The water closet shall be connected to an approved water supply that will provide adequate pressure for the correct operation of the water closet. The water closet shall be properly connected to an approved sewer system.
(2) Lavatory sink. Every dwelling unit shall have a lavatory sink, properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. The lavatory sink shall be properly connected to a hot water supply that will provide adequate hot water at reasonable temperatures.
(3) Bathtub or shower. Every dwelling unit shall have a nonhabitable room which provides a person privacy and is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good operating condition. Every bathtub or shower shall be properly connected to an approved water and sewer supply. Every bathtub or shower shall be properly connected to a hot water heating system that will provide a sufficient amount of reasonably hot water.
(d) Every dwelling unit shall have adequate garbage and rubbish storage containers in which to place the garbage and rubbish produced therein. The containers should be water tight and rodent proof.
(e) Every dwelling unit shall have properly supplied and connected water heating facilities, maintained in safe and good operating order, that will supply a reasonable amount of hot water to all necessary uses.
(f) Every dwelling unit shall have a least two means of egress that lead to safe and open space at ground level. Every dwelling unit in multiple dwelling units shall have immediate access to two or more approved means of egress, leading to safe and open space at ground level. Bedrooms located above the first floor shall be provided with an exterior door or window of such dimensions that it can be used as a means of emergency egress.
(g) Structurally sound handrails shall be provided on any steps containing five risers or more. Porches and/or balconies located more than thirty inches higher that the adjacent area shall have structurally sound protective handrails thirty-six inches high and, if unenclosed, balusters spaced so that the maximum spacing between vertical members shall be less than four inches.
(h) Access to or egress from each dwelling or dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through another dwelling or dwelling unit.
(i) All exterior doors of dwelling units shall be provided with safe, functioning locking devices.
(j) Smoke detectors shall be supplied and kept in good working order.
(Ord. 26-95. Passed 9-25-95.)