A.
Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum plumbing
facilities and plumbing fixtures to be provided.
B.
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 chapter.
A.
BATHROOM
PLUMBING
PLUMBING FIXTURE
TOILET ROOM
General. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of
this chapter and as stated elsewhere in this chapter, have the meanings
shown herein.
A room containing plumbing fixtures, including a bathtub
or shower.
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 Chapter 88, Construction Codes, Uniform.
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.
A room containing a water closet or urinal but not a bathtub
or shower.
A.
Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit 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 located in close
proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which such
water closet is located.
B.
Rooming houses. At least one water closet, lavatory and bathtub or
shower shall be supplied for each four rooming units.
C.
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.
D.
Employee's facilities. A minimum of one water closet, one lavatory
and one drinking facility shall be available to employees.
(1)
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.
A.
Privacy. Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall provide privacy and shall
not constitute the only passageway to a hall or other space, or the
exterior.
B.
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.
C.
Location of employee toilet facilities. 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 employee's 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.
(1)
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.
A.
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.
B.
Fixture clearances. Plumbing fixtures shall have adequate clearances
for usage and cleaning.
A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
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.
D.
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 facility 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.
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.
