[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1.
Scope. The provisions of this Part 5 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.
2.
Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain
such plumbing facilities and fixtures in compliance with these requirements.
A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy or use any structure or portion thereof or premises which
does not comply with the following requirements of this Part 5.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1.
Dwelling Units. Every dwelling unit shall include its own plumbing facilities which are in proper operating condition, can be used in privacy, and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste. The following minimum plumbing facilities set forth in § 5-502, Subsections 1A through 1C, shall be supplied and maintained in sanitary, safe working condition.
A.
Water Closet and Lavatory. Every dwelling unit shall contain within
its walls, a room separate from habitable spaces, which affords privacy
and a water closet supplied with cold running water. A lavatory shall
be placed in the same room as the water closet or located in another
room, in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room
in which said water closet is located. The lavatory shall be supplied
with hot and cold running water.
B.
Bathtub and Shower. Every dwelling unit shall contain a room which
affords privacy to a person in said room and which is equipped with
a bathtub or shower supplied with hot and cold running water.
2.
Rooming Houses. At least one water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub
or shower properly connected to an approved water and sewer system
and in good working condition shall be supplied for each four rooms
within a rooming house, wherever said facilities are shared. Every
lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot and
cold water at all times.
3.
Hotels. Where private water closets, lavatories, and baths are not
provided, one water closet, one lavatory and one bathtub accessible
from a public hallway shall be provided on each floor. Each lavatory,
bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot and cold water at all
times.
4.
Other Structures. In nonresidential structures the requirements for
sanitary facilities shall comply with the minimum requirements of
the Plumbing Code for such facilities for such use and occupancy.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1.
Privacy. Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall be designed and arranged
to provide privacy.
2.
Direct Access. Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall not be used as a
passageway to a hall or other space, or to the exterior. A toilet
room or bathroom in a dwelling unit shall be accessible from any sleeping
room without passing through another sleeping room.
3.
Same Story. Toilet rooms and bathrooms servicing hotel units, lodging
houses, or dormitory units, unless located within such respective
units, or directly connected thereto, shall be provided on the same
story with such units, and be accessible only from a common hall or
passageway.
4.
Employee Facilities. Toilet rooms for employees shall be readily
accessible to such employees, and shall not open directly into any
public kitchen or other public space used for the cooking or preparation
of food.
5.
Floors. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with floors
of moisture-resistant material.
6.
Partitions. Every nonresidential structure that requires or supplies
a water closet shall provide within the toilet room partitions, enclosures
or compartments for privacy and shall comply with fixture clearance
requirements of the Plumbing Code for such installations.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
2.
Connections. Water supply lines, plumbing fixtures, vents and drains
shall be properly installed, connected and maintained in working order
and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and capable
of performing the function for which they are designed. All repairs
and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions
of the Building Code or Plumbing Code.
3.
Maintained Clean and Sanitary. All plumbing facilities shall be maintained
in a clean and sanitary condition by the occupant so as not to breed
insects and rats or produce dangerous or offensive gases or odors.
4.
Access for Cleaning. Plumbing fixtures shall be installed to permit
easy access for cleaning both the fixture and the area about it.
5.
Water Conservation. Plumbing fixtures which are replaced shall be
of water-saving construction and use as may be required by local energy
and plumbing codes.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1.
General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain,
water closet or other facility shall be properly connected to either
a public water system or to an approved private water system. All
sinks, lavatories, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot
and cold running water.
2.
Contamination. The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination
and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above
the overflow 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.
3.
Supply. The water supply system shall be installed and maintained
to provide at all times a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices,
and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to
enable them to function satisfactorily.
4.
Water-Heating Facilities. Where hot water is provided, water-heating
facilities shall be installed in an approved manner, properly maintained,
and properly connected with hot-water lines to the fixtures required
to be supplied with the hot water. Water-heating facilities shall
be capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an
adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink,
lavatory basin, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility or other similar
units, at a temperature of not less than 110° F. (43° C.).
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1.
General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain,
water closet or other facility shall be properly connected to either
a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system.
2.
Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, waste and sewer line shall be
so installed and maintained as to function properly and shall be kept
free from obstructions, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration
or health hazards. All repairs and installations shall be made in
accordance with the provisions of the Building Code or Plumbing Code.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1.
General. An approved system of stormwater disposal shall be provided
and maintained for the safe and efficient drainage of roofs and paved
areas, yards and courts, and other open areas on the premises. Any
structure erected after the adoption of this code shall comply with
the standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
for storm drainage. No storm drainage shall be discharged into the
sanitary sewer system.