§ 15.40.268. Dwelling units.

Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls:

A.

Lavatory Facilities. A room separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy and which is equipped with a flush water closet. The occupants of not more than two dwelling units which are located in the same dwelling may share a single flush water closet, a single lavatory basin, and a single bathtub or shower.

B.

Wash Basin. A lavatory basin located in the same room as the required flush water closet.

C.

Bathtub or Shower. A room, separate from the habitable room which affords privacy to a person in the room which is equipped with a bathtub or shower.

D.

Kitchen Sink. A kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water supply system which provides at all times heated and unheated running water under pressure and which is connected to a public or private approved plumbing and public sewerage system.

E.

Cabinets and Shelves. Cabinets and shelves, or both, for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils and of food that does not under ordinary maximum summer temperature require refrigeration for safe keeping; and a counter or table for food preparation. Cabinets, shelves, counters and tables shall be adequate for the occupants of the dwelling or dwelling unit and shall be of sound construction with surfaces that are easily cleaned and do not impart any toxic or deleterious effect to food.

F.

Cooking Stove (Range) and Refrigerator. A cooking stove (range) for cooking food, and a refrigerator for the safe storage of food at a temperature less than forty-five degrees Fahrenheit, but more than thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit under ordinary maximum temperature, installed with necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation. A stove (range) and refrigerator need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the tenant has agreed to provide his own, upon occupancy. In any event, sufficient space and adequate connections for the safe installation and operation of the stove (range) and refrigerator shall be provided by the owner.

G.

Water and Sewer System. Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower and water closet required under the provisions of this code shall be properly connected to a public or approved private water system and to a public sewer system. All sinks, lavatories, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot and cold running water.

H.

Water Heating Facilities. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with water heating facilities which are installed in an approved manner, 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 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 one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit at any time needed.

(Ord. 1977-14 § 8-2, 1977)