(a) General.
(1) Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the current adopted International Plumbing Code. The desired qualities for safe water are:
(a) Free of pathogenic organisms;
(b) Free of toxic chemicals;
(c) Free of odor, taste, color and turbidity;
(d) Free of excessive minerals;
(e) Relatively non-corrosive; and
(f) Adequate in quantity and pressure.
(2) All sinks, lavatories, bathtubs and showers must be supplied with cold and hot or tempered running water as regulated by the IPC. Heated water is a basic necessity for all cleansing and bathing needs. It should be noted that the IPC only allows tempered water (water that is 85°F (29°C) to 110°F (43°C)) to be used for bathing and washing in non-residential occupancies. The IPC requires tempered water to be supplied to hand-washing fixtures provided for those having physical disabilities.
(b) Contamination. The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the fixture. Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucets and other hose bibs or faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric-type vacuum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker.
(c) Supply. The water supply system shall be installed and maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly, safely and free from defects and leaks.
(d) Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a minimum temperature of 110°F (43°C). A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.
(Ord. passed 3-13-2018)