Every dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in
which food may be prepared and/or cooked, which shall have adequate
circulation area and shall be equipped with the following:
B. Cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking
equipment, and of food. Said cabinets or shelves shall be of sound
construction and shall be furnished with surfaces that are easily
cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or deleterious effects
to food.
C. A stove or approved device for cooking food, and a refrigerator or
approved device for the safe storage of perishable food, provided
that such stove or refrigerator need not be installed when a dwelling
unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide
the same upon occupancy.
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a room which affords
privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a
flush water closet. Said water closet shall be properly connected
to a water supply which provides an adequate amount of water under
pressure and shall be connected to an approved sewage disposal system.
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a lavatory sink located
in close proximity to the water closet.
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a room which affords
privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a
bathtub or shower.
All kitchen sinks, lavatory sinks, bathtubs and/or showers as
required by the provisions of this chapter shall be in good working
condition and properly connected to an approved water supply system
which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated
water under pressure and shall be properly connected to an approved
sewage disposal system.
Egress requirements shall be as follows:
A. Every dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling shall have access to one
or more approved means of egress as required by the Building Regulations
for Protection from Fire and Panic and its amendments as promulgated
by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
B. In buildings of ordinary construction, a second means of egress shall
be required from the third floor of a two-family dwelling where part
or all of a second dwelling unit is located in a third floor.
C. In buildings occupied in part by a commercial establishment, the
occupancy of the greatest fire hazard shall govern the number, capacity,
construction and size of all exitways.
Structurally sound handrails shall be provided on any steps
containing five risers or more. If steps are not enclosed, handrails
and balusters spaced not more than six inches apart shall be provided.
Porches and/or balconies located more than three feet higher than
the surrounding adjacent area shall have structurally sound, protective
handrails and, if unenclosed, balusters spaced not more than six inches
apart.
Each dwelling unit shall have a medicine cabinet or similar
facility for the safe storage of drugs and a suitable facility for
the safe storage of household chemicals and poisons.