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
does not comply with the requirements of this article.
General. The following words and terms shall, for
the purposes of this article and as stated elsewhere in this chapter,
have the meanings shown herein.
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 plumbing code listed in Article VIII.
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.
Dwelling units. Every dwelling shall contain its own
bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and kitchen sink, which
shall be maintained in a sanitary, safe working condition. The lavatory
shall be placed in the same room as the water closet or location in
close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which
such water closet is located.
Hotels. Where private water closets, lavatories, and
baths are not provided, one water closet, one lavatory and one bathtub
or shower having access from a public hallway shall be provided for
each 10 occupants.
Drinking facilities. Drinking facilities shall be
a drinking fountain, water cooler, bottled water cooler, or disposable
cups next to a sink or water dispenser. Drinking facilities shall
not be located in toilet rooms or bathrooms.
Location. Toilet rooms and bathrooms serving hotel
units, rooming units or dormitory units shall have access by traversing
not more than one flight of stairs and shall have access from a common
hall or passageway.
Toilet facilities shall have access from within the
employees' regular working area. The required toilet facilities shall
be located not more than one story above or below the employees' regular
working area, and the path of travel to such facilities shall not
exceed a distance of 500 feet (152 m). Employee facilities shall either
be separate facilities or public customer facilities.
Exception: Facilities that are required for employees
in storage structures or kiosks, and which are located in adjacent
structures under the same ownership, lease or control, shall not exceed
a travel distance of 500 feet (152 m) from the employees' regular
working area to the facilities.
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.
General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower,
drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be
properly connected to either 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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and
sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstructions,
leaks and defects.
General: 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.