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--- (3) --- Cross reference— Roominghouses, tourist homes and cabins, ch. 62.
Sec. 26-341. - Generally.#
No person shall operate, or permit to be occupied, a roominghouse which does not comply with the requirements of this article.
(Code 1971, § 10-236)
Sec. 26-342. - Applicability of other provisions.#
(a)
The provisions of sections 26-172, 26-173, 26-205, 26-206, 26-233, 26-268, 26-298, 26-299 and 26-300 shall be applicable to each roominghouse and rooming unit. For purposes of this article, whenever in such sections the term "dwelling" is used it shall be construed to mean "roominghouse," and wherever the term "dwelling unit" is used it shall be construed to mean "rooming unit."
(b)
The provisions of sections 26-147, 26-174, 26-176, 26-177, 26-204, 26-262, 26-263—26-267, 26-269 and 26-270 shall be applicable to each roominghouse. For purposes of this article, wherever in such sections the term "dwelling" is used, it shall be construed to mean "roominghouse."
(Code 1971, § 10-236.1)
Sec. 26-343. - Flush toilet and lavatory basin.#
Every roominghouse shall be supplied with at least one approved flush toilet and lavatory basin properly connected to an approved water supply and disposal system, and in good working condition, for each eight persons, or fraction thereof, residing within a roominghouse. In counting such persons, members of the operator's family who share the use of such sanitary facilities shall be included, but occupants of any rooming units that are otherwise provided with an approved flush toilet and lavatory basin shall be excluded. All such sanitary facilities shall be so located within the roominghouse as to be directly accessible to all persons sharing such facilities without entering another rooming unit or dwelling unit and shall be contained within a room or compartment which affords privacy to a person within such a room or compartment. No such required sanitary facilities shall be located in a cellar. No such required sanitary facilities shall be located in a basement except by written approval of the director of minimum housing standards.
(Code 1971, § 10-237)
Sec. 26-344. - Bathtub or showerbath.#
Within three years following the effective date of this chapter, every roominghouse shall be supplied with at least one bathtub or showerbath properly connected to an approved water supply and disposal system, and in good working condition, for each eight persons, or fraction thereof, residing within a roominghouse. In counting such persons, members of the operator's family who share the use of such sanitary facilities shall be included, but occupants of any rooming units who are otherwise provided with an approved bathtub or showerbath shall be excluded. All such sanitary facilities shall be so located within the roominghouse as to be directly accessible to all persons sharing such facilities without entering another rooming unit or dwelling unit and shall be contained within a room or compartment which affords privacy to a person within such room or compartment. No such required sanitary facilities shall be located in a cellar. No such sanitary facilities shall be located in a basement except by written approval of the director of minimum housing standards.
(Code 1971, § 10-238)
Sec. 26-345. - Hot water.#
Within three years following the effective date of this chapter, every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or showerbath shall be supplied with hot water at all times.
(Code 1971, § 10-239)
Sec. 26-346. - Impervious flooring in bathrooms.#
The floor surface of every bathroom, 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 operator.
(Code 1971, § 10-240)
Sec. 26-347. - Rubbish and garbage disposal.#
The operator shall be responsible for the supply, maintenance and cleanliness of adequate and separate rubbish and garbage storage containers approved as to type and location. The occupant shall be responsible for the removal of all rubbish and garbage from the rooming unit and the storage of such waste in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the required container.
(Code 1971, § 10-241)
Sec. 26-348. - Heating facilities.#
Within three years following the effective date of this chapter, every roominghouse and rooming unit shall be supplied with either adequate heating facilities or with chimneys or flues sufficient to accommodate facilities for the safe and adequate heating of all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms or compartments. Where central heating equipment is not supplied by the owner, heating equipment as herein specified shall be provided by the operator. Heating equipment shall be capable of maintaining a minimum air temperature of at least 67 degrees Fahrenheit at three feet above the floor level, in habitable rooms, bathroom and toilet rooms or compartments, during an outside air temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit. Doors, windows and other parts of the roominghouse shall be constructed and maintained by the owner so as to prevent abnormal heat losses.
(Code 1971, § 10-242)
Sec. 26-349. - Window shades.#
The operator shall supply every window of every habitable room, bathroom, and toilet or compartment with shades or other devices or materials which will afford privacy to the occupant.
(Code 1971, § 10-243)
Sec. 26-350. - Screening of doors and windows.#
From May 1 to October 1 every opening, except bulkheads, used for ingress or egress from a roominghouse or rooming unit directly to or from outdoor space shall be supplied with either a self-closing device or a self-closing screen door, and every window of every habitable room, bathroom and toilet room or compartment of the roominghouse or rooming unit to outdoor space while in use for ventilation shall be supplied with approved screening by the owner.
(Code 1971, § 10-244)
Sec. 26-351. - Bed linens and towels.#
The operator shall supply clean bed linens and towels at least once a week, and prior to the letting of any rooming unit, unless the occupant supplies such bed linen and towels himself/herself.
(Code 1971, § 10-245)
Sec. 26-352. - Clean and sanitary maintenance.#
The operator shall be responsible for the clean and sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors and ceilings in every rooming unit and other parts of the roominghouse, including the community kitchen or kitchens and the common areas of the roominghouse.
(Code 1971, § 10-246)
Sec. 26-353. - Extermination of rodents and other pests.#
The operator shall be responsible for the extermination of rodents, vermin and other pests within every portion of the roominghouse and any portion of the dwelling structure that is leased or occupied by him/her; provided, however, that, whenever infestation also occurs in any other portion of the dwelling or structure, or whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to carry out the provisions of this chapter, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(Code 1971, § 10-247)
Sec. 26-354. - Maintenance of plumbing and equipment.#
The operator shall be responsible for the exercise of proper care and cleanliness in the use and operation of all plumbing fixtures, sanitary facilities, appliances and equipment. The owner of the above plumbing fixtures, sanitary facilities, appliances and equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance thereof.
(Code 1971, § 10-248)
Sec. 26-355. - Sleeping space per person.#
Every room in any rooming unit occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of floorspace, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one person shall contain at least 40 square feet of floorspace for each occupant thereof.
(Code 1971, § 10-249)
Sec. 26-356. - Kitchen facilities.#
Whenever kitchen facilities are provided, within a room, as a separate room, or as a communal kitchen, a permit shall be necessary from the minimum standards division; provided, however, that: (1)
If sleeping is permitted in the same room with kitchen facilities, the minimum floorspace shall be 120 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for any additional occupant thereof.
(2)
Every kitchen facility shall contain an adequate and approved cooking stove, kitchen sink and refrigerated storage space.
(3)
Every communal kitchen shall be accessible to each person entitled to the use thereof, without going outside of the roominghouse and without entering another dwelling unit or rooming unit.
(Code 1971, § 10-250)