(a) Kitchen Sink. In every dwelling unit there shall be a kitchen sink in good working condition, properly connected to a public water and sewer system or to a water and sewer system approved by the Health Commissioner, and which is capable of providing at all times a reasonable amount of heated and unheated running water.
(b) Bathrooms. Every dwelling unit shall have a bathroom which affords privacy to a person within the room. The facilities of the bathroom shall include one flush water closet, lavatory basin, and the bathtub or shower in good working condition and properly connected to a public water and sewer system or to a water and sewer system approved by the Health Commissioner which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water. All bathroom doors shall provide an unobstructed opening adequate for safety.
(c) Garbage Disposal and Rubbish Storage Receptacles. Every building shall have adequate garbage disposal and rubbish storage receptacles made of suitable material with handles and tight-fitting lid which shall be so maintained at all times so as to protect the contents of such receptacles from the elements, prevent the ingress or egress of animals and insects, prevent odors from escaping, and otherwise conform to Section 955.05. Cubic yard containers may be provided to meet this requirement provided that they have lids and covers on doors. Other containers that are watertight with a tight-fitting lid as permitted if they are collected and disposed of by a person licensed under the provisions of Section 955.07. All such receptacles shall be maintained in good order and repair. Responsibility for supply and maintenance of these receptacles shall be performed as specified in Section 1331.12.
(d) Water-heating Facilities. Every dwelling shall have supplied water-heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in safe and good working condition, properly connected with hot water lines, and capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
(e) Means of Egress. Every dwelling unit shall have an unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level which complies with Section 1331.09(c). Access to or egress from each dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other dwelling or dwelling unit.
(f) Locks. No person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit unless all window and door openings to the outside or to a common hall or foyer are equipped with functioning locking devices capable of affording reasonable security from intrusion or burglary.
(g) Plumbing Fixtures. Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe, including a garbage disposal, which is supplied or required to be supplied shall be properly installed, connected and maintained in good sanitary working condition; free from defects, leaks and obstructions; and capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
(Ord. 89-21. Passed 5-1-89.)