No person shall operate, or permit to be occupied, a rooming house which does not comply with the following requirements:
A.
Applicability of Certain Provisions.
1.
The provisions of subsections (A) and (B) of Section 15.12.720, (D) and (E) of Section 15.12.730, (B) of Section 15.12.740, (F) of Section 15.12.750 and (G) to (I) of Section 15.12.760 shall be applicable to each rooming house and rooming unit. For purposes of this section, whenever in the above-enumerated subsections the term "dwelling" is used, it shall be construed to mean "rooming house"; and whenever the term "dwelling unit" is used, it shall be construed to mean a "rooming unit."
2.
The provisions of Section 15.12.710, subsections (C), (E) and (F) of Section 15.12.720, subsection (C) of Section 15.12.730, subsections (A), (B), (E), (G) and (H) of Section 15.12.750 shall be applicable to each rooming house. For purposes of this section, wherever in the above-enumerated subsections, the term "dwelling" is used, it shall be construed to mean "rooming house."
B.
Flush Toilet and Lavatory Basin. Every rooming house shall be supplied with at least one approved flush toilet and lavatory basin properly connected to an approved water supply and disposal system and in good working condition for each eight persons or fraction thereof, residing within a rooming house. In counting such persons, members of the operator's family who share the use of such sanitary facilities shall be included; but occupants of any rooming units that are otherwise provided with an approved flush toilet and lavatory basin shall be excluded. All such sanitary facilities shall be so located within the rooming house as to be directly accessible to all persons sharing such facilities without entering another rooming unit or dwelling unit and shall be contained within a room or compartment which affords privacy to a person within such a room or compartment. No such required sanitary facilities shall be located in a cellar. No such required sanitary facilities shall be located in a basement except by written approval of the director of minimum housing standards.
C.
Bathtub and Shower Bath. Within three years after September 24, 1963, every rooming house shall be supplied with at least one bathtub or shower bath properly connected to an approved water supply and disposal system, and in good working condition for each eight persons or fraction thereof, residing within a rooming house. In counting such persons, members of the operator's family who share the use of such sanitary facilities shall be included; but occupants of any rooming units who are otherwise provided with an approved bathtub or shower bath shall be excluded. All such sanitary facilities shall be so located within the rooming house as to be directly accessible to all persons sharing such facilities without entering another rooming unit or dwelling unit and shall be contained within a room or compartment which affords privacy to a person within such room or compartment. No such required sanitary facilities shall be located in a cellar. No such sanitary facilities shall be located in a basement except by written approval of the director of minimum housing standards.
D.
Hot Water. Within three years after September 24, 1963, every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower bath shall be supplied with hot water at all times.
E.
Impervious Flooring. The floor surface of every bathroom, toilet room or compartment shall be constructed of material impervious to water; of if constructed of material not impervious to water, it shall be covered with fitted linoleum or painted or varnished so as to make the floor surface reasonably impervious to water. All such floors shall be kept in dry, clean and sanitary condition by the operator.
F.
Rubbish and Garbage Storage and Disposal. The operator shall be responsible for the supply, maintenance and cleanliness of adequate and separate rubbish and garbage storage containers approved as to type and location. The occupant shall be responsible for the removal of all rubbish and garbage from the rooming unit and the storage of such waste in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the required container.
G.
Heating Facilities. Within three years after September 24, 1963, every rooming house and rooming unit shall be supplied with either adequate heating facilities or with chimneys or flues sufficient to accommodate facilities for the safe and adequate heating of all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms or compartments. Where central heating equipment is not supplied by the owner, heating equipment as specified in Section 15.12.740 shall be provided by the operator.
Heating equipment shall be capable of maintaining a minimum air temperature of at least sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit at eighteen (18) inches above the floor level, and in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms or compartments, under average winter conditions. Doors, windows and other parts of the rooming house shall be constructed and maintained by the owner so as to prevent abnormal heat losses.
H.
Shades, etc. The operator shall supply every window of every habitable room, bathroom and toilet or compartment with shades or other devices of materials which will afford privacy to the occupant.
I.
Screening of Vents. From May 1 to October 1 every opening, except bulkheads, used for ingress or egress from a rooming house or rooming unit directly to or from outdoor space shall be supplied with either a self-closing device or self-closing screen door and every window of every habitable room, bathroom and toilet room or compartment of the rooming house or rooming unit to outdoor space while in use for ventilation shall be supplied with approved screening by the owner.
J.
Bed Linens and Towels. The operator shall supply clean bed linens and towels at least once a week, and prior to the letting of any rooming unit unless the occupant supplies such bed linens and towels himself or herself.
K.
Clean and Sanitary Maintenance. The operator shall be responsible for the clean and sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors and ceilings in every rooming unit and other parts of the rooming house including the community kitchen or kitchens and the common areas of the rooming house.
L.
Extermination. The operator shall be responsible for the extermination of rodents, vermin and other pests within every portion of the rooming house and any portion of the dwelling or structure that is leased or occupied by him or her; provided, however, that whenever infestation also occurs in any other portion of the dwelling or structure, or whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to carry out the provisions of this chapter, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
M.
Maintenance of Plumbing and Equipment. The operator shall be responsible for the exercise of proper care and cleanliness in the use and operation of all plumbing fixtures, sanitary facilities, appliances and equipment. The owner of the above plumbing fixtures, sanitary facilities, appliances and equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance thereof.
N.
Sleeping Space Per Person. Every room in any rooming not occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least eighty (80) square feet of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one person shall contain at least sixty (60) square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof.
O.
Kitchen Facilities. Whenever kitchen facilities are provided within a room, as a separate room or a communal kitchen, a permit shall be necessary from the minimum standards division in writing; provided, however, that:
1.
If sleeping is permitted in the same room with kitchen facilities, the minimum floor space shall be one hundred twenty (120) square feet for the first occupant and fifty (50) square feet for any additional occupant thereof;
2.
Every kitchen facility shall contain an adequate and approved cooking stove, kitchen sink and refrigerator storage space;
3.
Every communal kitchen shall be accessible to each person entitled to the use thereof, without going outside of the rooming house and without entering another dwelling unit or rooming unit.
(Prior code § 14-73)