[Adopted 10-12-1976 by Ord. No. 3127 (Ch.
373, Art. II, of the 2004 Code)]
In every multiple dwelling, as the same is defined
in N.J.A.C. 5:10-2.2, the owner thereof shall provide a water supply
as herein provided.
Every multiple dwelling shall be connected to
a source of and system for delivery of potable water sufficient to
meet the requirements for hot and cold water at all connected fixtures
in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Administrative
Code and of the Plumbing Code of the Township of Union.[1]
Every kitchen sink, bathroom or toilet room,
sink, basin, tub or shower shall be connected to both hot- and cold-water
lines and shall be provided with both hot and cold running water.
Each building constituting a multiple dwelling
as herein defined shall be served by a hot water distribution system
capable of operating even when the heating system itself is not in
operation and of providing all units of dwelling space and facilities
therein requiring hot water with water at the outlets at a minimum
temperature of 120° F. and a maximum temperature of 160° F.
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight in accordance with
anticipated need for the permissible number of occupants in any such
dwelling.
[Amended 1-25-1977 by Ord. No. 3163; 10-28-1986 by Ord. No.
3879; 12-13-1988 by Ord. No. 3998; 10-26-2004 by Ord. No. 4842; at time of adoption
of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person, firm or corporation violating the
terms of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to
one or more of the following: imprisonment in the county jail or in
any other place provided by the municipality for the detention of
prisoners for any term not exceeding 90 days or by a fine not exceeding
$2,000 or by a period of community service not exceeding 90 days,
to become effective on the effective date of this section. Each day
that a violation of this article continues shall be considered a separate
offense.
