<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 14-155. - Minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities.</div>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Plumbing system.</span>
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               (1)
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               Each dwelling unit shall be connected to a potable water supply and to the public
               sewer or other approved sewage disposal system.
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               (2)
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               Each dwelling unit shall contain the following as required by the state plumbing codes;
               a kitchen sink, lavatory, tub or shower, water closet, and adequate supply of both
               cold water and hot water. All water shall be supplied through an approved pipe distribution
               system connected to a potable water supply.
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               (3)
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               All plumbing fixtures shall meet the standards of the state plumbing code and shall
               be maintained in an operable condition.
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               (4)
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               All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within the dwelling unit and be accessible
               to the occupants of same. The water closet and tub or shower shall be located in a
               room or rooms affording privacy to the user.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Heating system.</span> Every dwelling unit shall have facilities for providing heat in accordance with either
               (1) or (2) below.
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               (1)
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               <span class="ital">Central and electric heating systems.</span> Every dwelling unit should have facilities provided to heat the dwelling to a temperature
               of 68 degrees Fahrenheit at three feet above floor level during ordinary winter conditions.
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               (2)
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               <span class="ital">Other heating facilities.</span> Where a central or electric heating is not provided, each dwelling and dwelling unit
               shall be provided with sufficient fireplaces, chimneys, flues or gas vents whereby
               heating appliances may be connected so as to heat all habitable rooms with a minimum
               temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit measured three feet above the floor during ordinary
               winter conditions.
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               (c)
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               <span class="ital">Electrical system.</span>
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               (1)
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               Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electric lights and convenience
               receptacles. Every habitable room shall contain at least two floor or wall-type electric
               convenience receptacles, connected in such manner as determined by the National Electrical
               Code at the time the home was built. There shall be installed in every bathroom, water
               closet room and laundry room, at least one supplied ceiling, or wall-type electric
               light fixture. In the event wall or ceiling light fixtures are not provided in any
               habitable room, then each such habitable room shall contain at least three floor or
               wall-type electric convenience receptacles.
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               (2)
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               Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling shall be adequately lighted
               by electric lights at all times when natural daylight is not sufficient.
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               (3)
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               All fixtures, receptacles, equipment and wiring shall be maintained in a state of
               good repair and safe. All repairs, replacements and additions shall be installed in
               accordance with the National Electrical Code.
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               (4)
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               All electrical devices, switch and receptacle covers, and light fixtures must be in
               place and properly secured. All homes without smoke detectors must have an approved
               smoke detector outside bedroom areas.
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               (Ord. of 11-1-2016(1), art. A, Â§ 5)
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