(A) No dwelling may be inhabited unless the provisions of this subchapter are met. Unless otherwise indicated, the property owner is responsible for taking or causing to be taken any action necessary to maintain compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) Every dwelling unit shall have a room or area in which food may be prepared and cooked equipped with the following:
(1)
A kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to an improved water supply and sewer system. The sink must provide an adequate amount of water under pressure, both unheated and heated, to no more than 120°F.
(2) Cabinets, shelves, counters or tables used for the storage of food, eating, drinking, or cooking equipment, and utensils shall be of sound construction furnished with services that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any harmful effect to food.
(3) The owner shall provide a stove, oven, or microwave oven for cooking food and a refrigerator for the safe storage of food at temperatures of less than 45°F unless a lease agreement requires the lessee to provide any or all of these appliances. These appliances shall be properly installed and all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation and shall be maintained in good working conditions. When the occupant is expected to provide these appliances, adequate space and connections for the safe and efficient installation and operation shall be provided by owner.
(C) Every dwelling shall have a flush toilet. The toilet shall be:
(1) In good working condition;
(2) Equipped with easily cleanable services;
(3) Properly connected to a water system that provides an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the toilet to operate properly; and
(4) Properly connected to an approved sewer system.
(D) Every dwelling shall a lavatory sink. The sink may be in the same room as the flush toilet; however, the sink may be located in another room if the sink is located close to the door leading directly from the toilet room. The sink shall be:
(1) In good working condition;
(2) Properly connected to a water system that provides an adequate amount of water under pressure, both unheated and heated to no more than 120°F so that the sink operates properly;
(3) Is properly connected to an approved sewage disposal and treatment system; and
(4) The water inlet shall be located at least one inch above the overflow rim or otherwise designed to prevent cross-connections.
(E) Every dwelling shall have a bathtub or shower. The bathtub or shower shall be:
(1) In good working condition;
(2)
Properly connected to a water system that provides an adequate amount of unheated water and water heated to no more than 120°F under pressure for proper operation of the bathtub or shower;
(3) Properly connected to an approved sewage disposal and treatment system; and
(4) The water inlet shall be located at least one inch above the overflow rim or otherwise designed to prevent cross-connections.
(F) In addition to those plumbing fixtures installed and maintained as set forth above, all other plumbing within the dwelling unit shall be properly installed and maintained in good working order free from defects, leaks, and obstructions, which maintenance shall be the obligation of the owner.
(Ord. 2003-3B, passed 3-3-03
; Am. Ord. 2007-7F, passed 7-30-07) Penalty, see § 91.42(D)