A.
Scope. The provisions of this article shall govern the minimum plumbing
facilities and plumbing fixtures to be provided.
B.
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 do
not comply with the requirements of this article.
The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this
article and as stated elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown
herein:
A room containing plumbing fixtures, including a bathtub
or shower.
The practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the installation,
maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances
and appurtenances within the scope of the Village's Plumbing Code.
A receptacle or device which is either permanently or temporarily
connected to the water distribution system of the premises, and demands
a supply of water therefrom; or discharges wastewater, liquid-borne
waste materials, or sewage either directly or indirectly to the drainage
system of the premises; or which requires both a water supply connection
and a discharge to the drainage system of the premises.
A room containing a water closet or urinal but not a bathtub
or shower.
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.
Fixture clearances. Plumbing fixtures shall have adequate clearances
for usage and cleaning.
A.
General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain,
water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected
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.
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 at a temperature of not less than 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.
Drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and courts, and other
open areas on the premises shall not be discharged in a manner that
creates a public nuisance.
