(A) Plumbing system.
(1) Each dwelling unit shall be connected to a potable water supply approved by the District Health Department.
(2) Each dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen sink, lavatory, tub or shower, water closet and adequate supply of both cold and hot water. All water shall be supplied through an approved pipe distribution system connected to a potable water supply.
(3) All plumbing fixtures shall meet the standards of the County Plumbing Code and shall be maintained in a state of good repair and in good working order.
(4) All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within the dwelling unit and be accessible to the occupants of same. The water closet and tub or shower shall be located in a room or rooms affording privacy to the user.
(5) Divisions (A)(2) and (A)(4) above shall not apply to residential properties for which approved septic systems cannot be installed by reason of lot size or other reasons; further, as to residential properties which are occupied as of the effective date of this subchapter and which as of the date do not comply with the terms of this division (A); divisions (A)(2) and (A)(4) above shall become effective as of the vacation of the present tenants, and the property shall be brought into compliance with all provisions of this division (A) prior to entrance of new tenants into the properties.
(B) Heating system. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall have facilities for providing heat in accordance with either divisions (B)(1) or (B)(2) below.
(1) Every central or electric heating system shall be of sufficient capacity so as to heat all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments in every dwelling unit to which it is connected with a minimum temperature of 70°F, measured at a point three feet above the floor during ordinary winter conditions.
(2) Where a central electric heating system is not provided, each dwelling and dwelling unit shall be provided with sufficient fireplaces, chimneys, flues or gas vents whereby heating appliances may be connected so as to heat all habitable rooms with a minimum temperature of 70°F, measured three feet above the floor during ordinary winter conditions.
(C) Electrical system.
(1) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electric lights and convenience receptacles. Every habitable room shall contain at least two floor or wall-type electric convenience receptacles, connected in a manner as determined by the county’s Electric Code. There shall be installed in every bathroom, water closet room, laundry room and furnace room at least one supplied ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. In the event wall or ceiling light fixtures are not provided in any habitable room, then each habitable room shall contain at least three floor or wall-type electric convenience receptacles.
(2) Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling shall be adequately lighted by electric lights at all times when natural daylight is not sufficient.
(3) All fixtures, receptacles, equipment and wiring shall be maintained in a state of good repair, safe, capable of being used and installed in accordance with the county’s Electrical Code.
(Ord. passed 5-15-1989)