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(A) No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this chapter unless the following conditions are met.
(1) When the dwelling or dwelling unit is heated by a central heating system it meets the following requirements.
(a) The central heating unit is in good operating condition.
(b) Every heat duct, steam pipe and hot water pipe is free from leaks and functions so that adequate heat is delivered where intended.
(c) Every seal between the sections of a hot air furnace is in good repair.
(2) When the dwelling or dwelling unit is heated by space heaters it meets the following requirements.
(a) Every space heater burning solid, liquid or gaseous fuels is properly vented to a chimney or duct leading to outdoor space.
(b) Every coal burning space heater has a fire-resistant panel beneath it.
(c) Every space heater located close to a wall is equipped with sufficient insulation to prevent over- heating of the wall.
(d) Every space heater smoke pipe is equipped with guards made of metal or other nonflammable material at the point where the pipe goes through a wall, ceiling or partition.
(3) There are no portable heaters burning solids, liquids or gaseous fuels.
(4) Every smoke pipe and every chimney is adequately supported, reasonably clean and maintained in a condition that there will be no leakage or backing up of noxious gases.
(B) Every dwelling shall have supplied water-heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, are properly connected with the hot water lines required under the provisions of § 96.016(C), and are capable of heating water to a temperature to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, or shower at a temperature of not less than 120°F. The supplied water-heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this section when the dwelling or dwelling unit heating facilities required under the provisions of § 96.044 are not in operation.
(Prior Code, § 96.12) (Ord. 3337, passed 8-7-1961) Penalty, see § 10.99
No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this chapter unless the following conditions are met.
(A) All plumbing is so designated and installed as to prevent contamination of the water supply through backflow, back siphonage and any other method of contamination.
(B) All plumbing is so designated and installed that no potable water supply line or plumbing fixture is directly connected to a nonpotable water supply.
(C) Every water supply line is so constructed that there is no possibility of a cross connection between a potable and nonpotable water supply.
(D) Every water supply line is in good working condition and every valve therein is in good working condition.
(E) Every water supply inlet is located above the flood level of any installed sink, lavatory, bathtub, or automatic washing machine and similar water using fixture, or above some unobstructible overflow thereof, and there are no submerged inlets, except submerged inlets installed with a vacuum breaker of a type approved by the Health Officer.
(F) The waste line of every water using fixture is trapped.
(G) Every waste line drains freely without obstruction or leaks.
(H) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures are maintained in good working condition, and all plumbing fixtures are kept clean.
(I) Water pressure is adequate to permit a proper flow of water from all water faucets at all times.
(J) Every water closet is of the trap type, with facilities for safe, clean flushing.
(K) No water closet is of a flush hopper, frost-proof hopper or similar type.
(Prior Code, § 96.13) (Ord. 3337, passed 8-7-1961) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have adequate garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 94. Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be supplied with adequate rubbish storage facilities in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 94.
(B) No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this chapter unless the following requirements are met.
(1) Garbage is stored and disposed of as follows.
(a) Garbage is disposed of in a garbage incinerator located within the dwelling and installed and operated in a sanitary manner, or garbage is disposed of in one or more flytight and watertight metal garbage storage containers equipped with tightly fitting metal covers, no 1 container being larger than 30 gallons in capacity, or garbage is disposed of in a garbage grinder which grinds garbage finely, and is discharged into the kitchen sink drain in a sanitary manner.
(b) Every outside garbage storage container is so maintained and so located on the premises that no odors will permeate any dwelling or dwelling unit.
(c) Every garbage storage container is cleaned at least weekly.
(d) No loose garbage is placed on, strewn about on the floor or any basement or cellar or any other part of any dwelling, or on the ground surrounding the dwelling.
(2) Rubbish is stored and disposed of as follows.
(a) Rubbish stored outdoors is stored in 1 or more rubbish storage boxes or containers which are flytight, rodent-proof, nonflammable and reasonably water- proof.
(b) Rubbish stored in the basement or cellar or in an enclosed structure, such as a shed, is stored in nonflammable containers.
(c) No loose rubbish is placed on or strewn about on the floor of any basement or cellar or other part of any dwelling, or on the ground surrounding the dwelling.
(Prior Code, § 96.14) (Ord. 3337, passed 8-7-1961) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Every habitable room of each dwelling shall contain at least 2 separate floor or wall-type electric convenience outlets or one convenience outlet, and 1 supplied wall or ceiling-type electric light fixture, and every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room and public hall shall contain at least 1 supplied ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. Every outlet and fixture shall be properly installed and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a safe manner.
(B) Where there is electric service available to the building or structures, every habitable room of a dwelling or multi-family dwelling shall contain at least 2 separate and remote outlets. Every public hall, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room, shall contain at least 1 electric light fixture. In addition to the electric light fixture, every bathroom and laundry room shall have at least 1 electric outlet.
(Ord. 3965, passed 2-11-1974)
(C) Every dwelling or dwelling unit, whether owner occupied or let to another for occupancy, shall be supplied with electricity by an Indiana public utility company, and generators or alternative sources of power shall only be used in times of power outage, construction or other emergency for no more than 14 days.
(D) Generators should only be used for temporary power under responsible adult supervision and may not be used inside any area(s) or structure being used as sleeping quarters. All generators should be used only in well ventilated areas and filled with gasoline while outside of the structure, not inside the structure. All fuels should be stored, used and kept outside of the structure, and spills immediately and properly addressed. Generators should be located on the property so as to create the least amount of noise and fume nuisance as to other occupied structures.
(Prior Code, § 96.15) (Ord. 3337, passed 8-7-1961; Am. Ord. 9071, passed 7-26-2010) Penalty, see § 10.99
No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this chapter unless every public hall, stairway and foyer has sufficient lighting through windows or from electric lights to provide illumination of at least 1 foot-candle on every part of these areas at all times of the day and night, except as otherwise provided by § 96.045.
(Prior Code, § 96.16) (Ord. 3337, passed 8-7-1961) Penalty, see § 10.99
Every dwelling unit shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level.
(Prior Code, § 96.17) (Ord. 3337, passed 8-7-1961) Penalty, see § 10.99
No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this chapter unless the following conditions are met.
(A) All gas burning hot water and space heaters are properly vented to a chimney or duct leading to outdoor space.
(B) Every gas pipe is sound and tightly put together with no leaks.
(C) No gas pipe is corroded or obstructed so as to reduce gas pressure or volume.
(D) Every gas appliance is connected to a gas line with solid metal piping.
(E) Gas pressure is adequate to permit a proper flow of gas from all open gas valves at all times.
(Prior Code, § 96.18) (Ord. 3337, passed 8-7-1961) Penalty, see § 10.99
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