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 disposal of human waste.
Every dwelling unit shall contain a lavatory and water closet supplied
with cold running water. The water closet shall not be located in a habitable
room. The lavatory may be placed in the same room as the water closet, or,
if located in another room, the lavatory shall be located 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.
Every dwelling unit shall contain a room which affords privacy to the
person in said room and which is equipped with a bathtub or shower supplied
with hot and cold running water.
Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink apart from the lavatory
required under the provisions of this chapter which shall be supplied with
hot and cold running water.
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 whenever said
facilities are shared. Every lavatory, basin and bathtub or shower shall be
supplied with hot and cold water at all times.
Where private water closets, lavatories and baths are not provided,
one water closet, one lavatory and one bathtub accessible from a public highway
shall be provided on each floor of a hotel. Each lavatory, bathtub or shower
shall be supplied with hot and cold water at all times.
Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall be designed and arranged to provide
privacy.
Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall not be used as a passageway to a hall
or other space or to the exterior of the building.
At least one toilet room or bathroom in a dwelling unit shall be accessible
from any sleeping room without passing through another sleeping room.
Toilet rooms and bathrooms serving hotel units, lodging units or dormitory
units, unless located within respective units or directly connected thereto,
shall be provided on the same floor with such units and shall be accessible
only from a common hall or passageway.
Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant
material.
Water supply lines, plumbing fixtures, vents and drains shall be properly
installed, connected and maintained in working order and shall be kept free
of obstructions, leaks and defects and capable of performing the function
for which they are designed.
All plumbing fixtures 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.
Plumbing fixtures shall be installed so as to permit easy access for
cleaning both the fixtures and the areas around them.
Plumbing fixtures which are replaced shall be of water-saving construction
and use.
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.
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 adequate pressures to enable them to function
satisfactorily.
Water-heating facilities shall be properly installed, properly maintained
and properly connected with hot water lines to the fixtures required to be
supplied with hot water. Water-heating facilities shall be capable of heating
water to such a temperature so 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
110º F.
Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet
or other facility shall be properly connected to a public sewer system or
to an improved private sewage disposal system.
Every plumbing stack, waste and sewer line shall be so installed and
maintained so as to function properly and shall be kept free of obstructions,
leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or health hazards.
An approved system of stormwater disposal shall be provided and maintained
for the safe and efficient drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards, courts
and other open areas on the premises.
