Subdivision IV. - Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Equipment
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
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Sec. 4-366. - Compliance with requirements of this subdivision.#
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or permit to be occupied by another any nonresidential structure which does not comply with the requirements of this subdivision.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-366)
Sec. 4-367. - Plumbing.#
All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe and usable condition as provided in section 8-447.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-367)
Sec. 4-368. - Sewage and waste.#
All nonresidential structures having a roof area of 500 square feet or more shall have gutters and downspouts, and rainwater shall be conveyed and disposed of in such a manner as not to create a nuisance. All sewage and other liquid waste shall be discharged to a lawful disposal system approved by the city engineer. All conditions as stated in section 19-336 et seq., of this Revision shall be complied with.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-368)
Sec. 4-369. - Toilets and lavatories.#
Toilet and lavatory facilities shall be provided according to the requirements of the state department of labor. Minimum requirements for sanitation in places of employment shall comply with bulletin number 9, state labor laws, chapter 21, sections 28-21 and 28-21-2, laws administered by division of industrial inspection.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-369)
Sec. 4-370. - Heating.#
(a)
Heating devices and installation shall be operated and maintained according to the requirements of BOCA Basic Building Code, article II.
(b)
All gas-burning unit heaters and water heaters not "listed," as that term is defined, and installed in rooms or enclosed spaces within nonresidential buildings shall be vented to the outside air by means of a smoke pipe or flue.
(c)
Where persons are employed in duties and operations in an enclosed space or room within nonresidential buildings and are not engaged in active physical activity, sufficient heat shall be provided in such space or rooms during the months of October, November, December, January, February, March, April and the first 15 days of May of each year to maintain a temperature of not less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit during normal working hours.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-370)
Sec. 4-371. - Electricity.#
All insulated conductors and all addition or alteration of wiring and electric fixtures required to be installed to conform to the requirements of this division shall be installed as provided in the National Electrical Code. The minimum service entrance for power installed in nonresidential buildings shall be capable of delivering 100 amperes of electrical current from the power source. Sufficient circuits shall be installed to various parts of the building to prevent overloading and overfusing.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-371)