Subd. 1. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum plumbing systems, facilities and plumbing fixtures to be provided.
Subd. 2. Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner occupant or permit another person to occupy any structure or premises, which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
Subd. 3. Required facilities.
A. Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall contain its own bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and kitchen sink which shall be maintained in a sanitary, safe working condition. The lavatory shall be placed in the same room as the water closet or located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which such water closet is located. A kitchen sink shall not be used as a substitute for the required lavatory.
B. Rooming houses. At least one water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be supplied for each four rooming units.
Subd. 4. Plumbing systems and fixtures
A. General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition.
B. Plumbing system hazards. Where it is found that a plumbing system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure because of inadequate service, inadequate venting, cross connection, back siphonage, improper installation, deterioration or damage or for similar reasons, the code officer shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
Subd. 5. Water system.
A. General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected either to 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 Minnesota Plumbing Code.
B. 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.
Subd. 6. Sanitary drainage system.
A. General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly connected either to a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system.
B. Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects.
(Ord. 69, Fourth Series, passed 4-6-2021)