(A) General.
(1) Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum plumbing systems, facilities and plumbing fixtures to be provided.
(2) Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any structure or premises which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. (IPMC 2006 § 501)
(B) Required facilities.
(1) Water closet and lavatory facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain, within a room which affords privacy, a water closet and a lavatory basin in good working condition which shall be properly connected to the public sanitary sewer, or private sanitary sewer system approved by the Allen County Board of Health. Such water closet and lavatory basin shall be within and accessible from within the dwelling unit. The lavatory basin shall be properly connected to both hot and cold water lines, and the water closet shall be properly connected to a cold water line.
(2) Bathing facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain within a room which affords privacy, a bathtub or shower in good working condition which shall be properly connected to both hot and cold water lines and to the public sanitary sewer, or private sanitary sewer system approved by the Allen County Board of Health. Such bathing facilities shall be within and accessible from within the dwelling unit. (‘74 Code, § 14.7-11)
(C) Plumbing systems and fixtures.
(1) General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition.
(2) Fixture clearances. Plumbing fixtures shall have adequate clearances for usage and cleaning. (IPMC 2006 § 504)
(D) Water systems.
(1) General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be legally connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. The water supply system shall be installed and maintained to provide at all times, while the dwelling or dwelling unit is occupied, a supply of water to plumbing fixtures in sufficient volume and at a pressure adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily.
(2) 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.
(3) Water heating facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain water heating facilities which are properly installed with an operable pressure relief valve and drip leg, operated and maintained in safe and good working condition and are properly connected to the bathtub or shower, sink and lavatory basin. Such water heating facilities shall be capable of automatically heating water to such a temperature as to permit water to be drawn at every required bathtub or shower, sink and lavatory basin at a temperature of not less than 120° F. All gas-fired water heaters shall be properly vented to the outside. (‘74 Code, § 14.7-11) (IPMC 2006 § 505)
(E) Sanitary drainage system.
(1) General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly connected to either a public sewer system or to a private sewage disposal system approved by Allen County Board of Health.
(2) Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstruction, leaks and defects. (IPMC 2006 § 506)
(F) Storm drainage.
(1) General. Storm water runoff of roofs and paved areas, yards and courts, and other surfaces on the premises shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. (IPMC 2006 § 507)
(G) Sump pumps. Sump pumps shall be operated in accordance with all applicable state and local codes and ordinances. They shall not be discharged in a manner that creates health and safety issues.
(Ord. G-31-85, passed 12-23-85; Am. Ord. G-25-99, passed 12-14-99; Am. Ord. G-03-09, passed 2-24-09; Am. Ord. G-9-17, passed 4-25-17)