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(A) General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing facility shall be properly connected to either the public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system which shall meet the requirements of the Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Department.
(B) Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, waste and sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or health hazards. All repairs and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Kentucky Building Code and the Kentucky Residential Code. Repairs to on-site sewage systems must be permitted and approved by the Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Department.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
(A) Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided.
(B) Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any premises, which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
(A) Facilities required. Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section.
(B) Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 65ºF. (18ºC.) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms based on the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Cooking appliances shall not be used to provide space heating to meet the requirements of this section.
(C) Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65ºF. (18ºC.) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms except in circumstances when the exterior temperature falls below 0ºF. (-18ºC.) and the heating system is operating at its full capacity, a minimum room temperature of 60ºF. (16ºC.) shall be maintained at all times.
(D) Room temperature measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured three feet (914 mm) above the floor near the center of the room and two feet (610 mm) inward from the center of each exterior wall.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
(A) Mechanical appliances. All mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of performing the intended function.
(B) Removal of combustion products. All fuel-burning equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent except that fuel-burning equipment and those appliances, which are labeled for unvented operation.
(C) Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.
(D) Safety controls. All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.
(E) Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space containing the fuel-burning equipment shall be provided for the fuel-burning equipment.
(F) Energy conservation devices. Devices intended to reduce fuel consumption by attachment to a fuel-burning appliance, to the fuel supply line thereto, or to the vent outlet or vent piping therefrom, shall not be installed unless labeled for such purpose and the installation is specifically approved.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
(A) Facilities required. Every occupied building shall be provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section and § 156.184.
(B) Service. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the ICC Electrical Code. Dwelling units shall be served by a three-wire, 120/240 volt, single- phase electrical service having a rating of not less than 60 amperes.
(C) Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper/inadequate over-current protection, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, improper or unsafe-wiring or installation, makeshift wiring or improper/inappropriate use of electrical extension cords, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the Code Official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
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