Subdivision III. - Equipment
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
Sec. 4-156. - Kitchen sink.#
Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with a kitchen sink located in the kitchen or adjacent kitchen pantry and properly connected to an approved water supply and disposal system in good working condition.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-156)
Sec. 4-157. - Flush toilet and lavatory basin.#
Every dwelling unit shall be supplied within such dwelling unit with a room or compartment which affords privacy to a person therein and which shall be equipped with an approved flush toilet and lavatory basin in good working condition and connected to an approved water disposal system.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-157)
Sec. 4-158. - Bathtub or shower.#
Every dwelling unit, within one year following the effective date of the ordinance from which this article was derived shall contain within such dwelling unit a room or compartment which affords privacy to a person therein and which shall be equipped with a bathtub or shower in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and disposal system.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-158)
Sec. 4-159. - Hot water.#
Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower required under the provisions of sections 4-156 through 4-159 shall be properly connected with both hot and cold water lines within one year following the effective date of this article.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-159)
Sec. 4-160. - Flooring.#
The floor surface of every bathroom and toilet room or compartment shall be constructed of material impervious to water or, if constructed of material not impervious to water, it shall be covered with fitted linoleum or painted or varnished so as to make the floor surface reasonably impervious to water. All such floors shall be kept in a dry, clean and sanitary condition by the occupant.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-160)
Sec. 4-161. - Rubbish disposal facilities.#
Every dwelling, apartment, apartment complex, roominghouse, etc., shall have adequate rubbish storage facilities. Containers or container enclosures shall be maintained in a clean sanitary condition by the owner and/or occupant. (1)
Metal containers. If metal containers are used, they shall be in a sound condition with a tightly fitted weatherproof metal cover.
(2)
Plastic trash bags. If plastic trash bags are used, they shall not be stored outside of an approved metal container or trash bin.
(3)
Location of containers and enclosures. Metal containers shall not be kept in the front yard area or sidewalk area. Containers and/or enclosures shall be stored or placed in an inconspicuous location on the premises. Containers shall be returned to their designated location on scheduled trash pickup for that area when completed.
(4)
Nonresidential dumpsters, trash containers. Nonresidential dumpsters and trash containers shall comply with sections 4-330 and 19-261.
(5)
Residential dwellings of up to four units shall dispose of rubbish in compliance with section 6-37.
(6)
Owners of dwellings with more than four units shall provide a dumpster for the occupants to properly dispose of rubbish. Dumpsters shall be stored or placed in an inconspicuous location on the premises.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-161; Ch. 785, § II, 9-15-20)
Cross reference— Garbage and refuse, ch. 6.
Sec. 4-162. - Garbage disposal facilities.#
Every dwelling unit or premises shall have adequate garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-162)
Cross reference— Garbage and refuse, ch. 6.
Sec. 4-163. - Water-heating facilities.#
Within one year following the effective date of the ordinance from which this article was derived, every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be supplied with water heating facilities capable of heating water so as to permit an adequate supply of water at a temperature of not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit to be drawn at every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-163)