Every facility, utility or piece of equipment required by this Housing Code shall be constructed or installed in an approved manner so that it will function safely, effectively and adequately and shall be maintained in a safe working condition and in good repair at all times. Good repair, maintenance and safe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Every plumbing fixture, water pipe and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in a sanitary condition so as to be free from defects, leaks or obstructions.
(b) Water service pressure shall be sufficient to permit an adequate flow of water from all water faucets and flush water closets at all times.
(c) No water faucet shall be installed below the overflow level of the facility being served.
(d) Gas piping shall be free of leaks, corrosion and obstructions so as not to reduce gas pressure or create a potentially hazardous condition.
(e) Gas pressure shall be provided which is adequate to permit a proper flow of gas from all open gas valves at all times.
(f) Copper tubing, rubber hoses or other unapproved materials shall not be used as gas piping.
(g) Wall gas-lighting jets shall be made inoperable by capping at the source of the supply line serving such jets.
(h) All gas supply lines serving appliances shall have an approved shut-off valve in the room where such appliances are or are to be located.
(i) Every gas burning water heater and heating unit shall be properly installed, vented to an approved chimney or flue and maintained in good operating condition.
(j) Every gas burning cook stove shall be properly installed and maintained in a sanitary and safe working condition at all times.
(k) Heat ducts and steam pipes shall be free of leaks and shall function so that adequate heat is delivered to the intended destination through approved outlets.
(l) All smoke pipes, vent connectors, vents, flues and chimneys shall be properly supported, reasonably clean and maintained in such a condition that there will be no leaking or backing up of noxious gases.
(m) Smoke pipes and vents shall have a minimum upward slope of one-fourth inch per foot from the facility to the flue and shall not exceed 15 feet in length or 75 percent of the flue height.
(n) Every electric wire shall be covered with insulation which is in sound condition.
(o) Every electric switch and convenience outlet shall be properly connected, secured in position, provided with cover plates and maintained in good working condition.
(p) Every electric wall and ceiling fixture shall be properly installed, secured in position and maintained in good working condition. Existing pull-chain ceiling light fixtures shall be acceptable, if in good working condition.
(q) No temporary wiring shall be permitted, except that not more than one extension cord may be used when connected directly to the service cord of the electrical appliance being served and an approved electric convenience outlet.
(r) Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent electrical wiring.
(Ord. 11-1977, passed 5-16-1977)