(A) Scope. The provisions of this section shall govern the minimum plumbing facilities and fixtures to be provided. All plumbing facilities and fixtures shall comply with the requirements herein prescribed insofar as they are applicable.
(B) Responsibility. The owner of rental building or rental unit shall provide and maintain plumbing facilities in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not let to another for occupancy or use any rental unit or premises which does not comply with this section.
(C) Required facilities. Every rental unit shall contain its own kitchen sink, water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower each of which shall be maintained in good repair and in a sanitary condition. A kitchen sink shall not serve as a substitute for the required lavatory.
(D) Fixtures. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition, free from leaks, obstructions, and defects and capable of function for which fixture was designed.
(E) Water connections. Every plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, showers, and laundry facilities shall be supplied with hot and cold running water.
(F) Water supply. All water supply inlets for plumbing fixtures owned and supplied by the owner shall be free from contamination as defined by governing water regulatory laws. Water supply to plumbing fixtures shall be maintained to provide sufficient volume and pressure to allow plumbing fixtures to function properly.
(G) Hot water. Hot water heaters shall be properly installed, maintained, and capable of providing an adequate supply of water at a temperature of not less than 110ºF. to every required kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility. Gas burning water heaters shall not be located in a bedroom, toilet room, bathroom, or any other room without adequate combustion air provided. A combination temperature and pressure relief vale and relief vale discharge pipe shall be required.
(H) Drainage. All plumbing stacks, vents, waste and sewer lines shall be maintained free of leaks, obstructions, and defects and function properly. Every plumbing fixture shall be connected to a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage system. A tenant and all occupants shall use the drainage, heating and sanitary systems in a reasonable manner and the tenant shall be responsible for all repairs and maintenance resulting from the negligent or unreasonable usage of such systems.
(Ord. 14-2011, passed 4-11-11)