A. Contamination. The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the fixture. Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucets, and other hose bibs or faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric-type vacuum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker.

B. Hot or cold water availability. Kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or cold running water in accordance with the plumbing code.

C. Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than 120°F. Water heaters shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the plumbing code including an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.

D. Water supply. The water supply system shall be installed and maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly, safely, and free from defects and leaks. (Ord. M-4079 §34, 2014; Ord. M-3637 §1, 2003)