[R.O. 2011 §17-25; Code 1977 §45.200]
A.
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 which shall be equipped with the following:
1.
A kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to
a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority
and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated
running water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system
approved by the appropriate authority.
2.
Cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking
equipment and utensils and of food that does not under ordinary summer
conditions require refrigeration for safe keeping; and a counter or
table which shall be adequate for the permissible occupancy of the
dwelling unit and which shall be of sound construction furnished with
surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic
or deleterious effect to food.
3.
A stove for cooking food and a refrigerator, or similar device, for
the safe storage of food at temperatures less than fifty degrees Fahrenheit
(50°F), but more than thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit (32°F),
under ordinary maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed
with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation;
provided that such stove, refrigerator, and/or similar devices need
not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the
occupant is expected to provide same on occupancy, and that sufficient
space and adequate connections for the safe and efficient installation
and operation of said stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices are
provided.
[R.O. 2011 §17-26; Code 1977 §45.210]
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a non-habitable room
which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped
with a flush water closet in good working condition. Said flush water
closet shall be connected to a water system that at all times provides
an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the water
closet to be operated properly and shall be connected to a sewer system
which is approved by the appropriate authority.
[R.O. 2011 §17-27; Code 1977 §45.220]
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a lavatory sink. Said
lavatory sink may be in the same room as the flush water closet, or,
if located in another room, the lavatory sink shall be located in
close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which
said water closet is located. The lavatory sink shall be in good working
condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is
approved by the appropriate authority and which provides at all times
an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure,
and which is connected to a sewer system approved by the appropriate
authority.
[R.O. 2011 §17-28; Code 1977 §45.230]
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 in good working condition. Said bathtub or shower
may be in the same room as the flush water closet or in another room
and shall be properly connected to a water supply system which is
approved by the appropriate authority and which provides at all times
an adequate amount of heated and unheated water under pressure, and
which is connected to a sewer system approved by the appropriate authority.
[R.O. 2011 §17-29; Code 1977 §45.240]
Every dwelling unit shall have one (1) or more approved means
of egress, with minimum headroom of six (6) feet six (6) inches, leading
to safe and open space at ground level and every dwelling unit in
a multiple dwelling shall have immediate access to two (2) or more
approved means of egress, with minimum headroom of six (6) feet six
(6) inches, leading to safe and open space at ground level as required
by the laws of this State and this City of Salem, Missouri.
[R.O. 2011 §17-30; Code 1977 §45.250]
Structurally sound handrails shall be provided on any steps
containing five (5) risers or more. If steps are not enclosed, handrails
and balusters spaced no more than six (6) inches apart shall be provided.
Porches and/or balconies located more than three (3) feet higher than
the adjacent area shall have structurally sound protective handrails
thirty (30) inches to thirty-six (36) inches high and, if unenclosed,
balusters spaced no less than six (6) inches apart.
[R.O. 2011 §17-31; Code 1977 §45.260]
Each dwelling shall have a suitable facility for the safe storage
of drugs and household poisons.
