[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 240.1; Ord. of 4-3-1989, § 9]
(a)
Every waterline, plumbing fixture and drain located in a structure
used for human habitation shall be properly installed, connected,
maintained and capable of performing the function for which it was
designed.
(b)
Waterlines, plumbing fixtures and drains shall be maintained in working
order. All repairs and installations must be made in accordance with
the plumbing and other applicable regulations of the city.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 240.2]
(a)
Every stack, waste and sewer line located in a structure used for
human habitation and every connecting sewer line shall be so installed
and maintained as to function properly and not be a source of structural
deterioration or a health hazard.
(b)
Stacks, waste and sewer lines shall be kept free from obstructions,
leaks and defects. All necessary repairs and installations shall be
made in accordance with the plumbing and other applicable regulations
of the city.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 240.3]
(a)
Every heating, cooking and water heating device located in a structure
used for human habitation shall be properly installed, connected and
capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
(b)
All heating, cooking and water-heating equipment burning solid fuels
shall be rigidly connected to a chimney or flue, and such heating
equipment, burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be rigidly connected
to a supply line and, where required, to a chimney, flue or vent.
(c)
Heating equipment shall be installed in a manner which will avoid
the dangerous concentration of fumes and gases. Unvented portable
space heaters, burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be prohibited.
Heating equipment shall not be forced to operate beyond the safe capacity
for which it was designed. Where necessary, exposed heating risers,
heating ducts and hot-water lines shall be covered with an insulating
material or guard. Repairs and installations shall be made in accordance
with applicable regulations of the city.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 240.4]
(a)
Every heating, cooking and water-heating device located in a structure
used for human habitation shall be so maintained and operated as to
be free from fire, health and accident hazards.
(b)
All fuel-burning equipment, components and accessories shall be free
from leaks and obstructions and shall function properly. Repairs shall
be made in accordance with applicable regulations of the city.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 240.5]
(a)
All fuels stored on the premises for the operation of heat-producing
equipment shall be stored in a safe manner.
(b)
Fuels shall be stored in accordance with generally accepted practice
and in a manner which will minimize the danger of fire.
(c)
No fuel oil, gasoline or highly flammable fuel shall be stored within
any structure used for human habitation, except in a manner approved
by the Fire Department of the city.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 240.6]
(a)
Electrical wiring and devices located in a structure used for human
habitation shall be so designed, installed and maintained as not to
be a potential source of ignition of combustible material or an electrical
hazard.
(b)
The rating or setting of overcurrent devices shall not be in excess
of the carrying capacity of the circuit conductor.
(c)
Defective wiring and equipment shall be repaired or replaced. No
temporary wiring shall be installed as a permanent method of wiring.
Extension cords shall be run directly from portable electrical fixtures
or appliances to outlets and shall not lie under floor covering or
extend through doorways, transoms or other openings through structural
elements. When the capacity of circuits within a building is insufficient
to carry the load imposed by normal use of appliances and fixtures,
as indicated by the nameplate rating of such appliances, additional
circuits shall be provided or the use of excessive appliances discontinued.
Necessary repairs, alterations and installations shall be made in
accordance with the electrical regulations of the city.
