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 Orlando
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 14. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
 Article III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  § 14.10. Basic Equipment and Facilities.  

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  • No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let or sublet to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit designed or intended to be used for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein, nor shall any vacant dwelling building be permitted to exist which does not comply with the following requirements, which are supplemental to the IPMC:

    (A)

    Sanitary Facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen sink, lavatory, tub or shower, and a water closet all in good working condition. Also, the lavatory shall be placed in the same room as the water closet or located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which such water closet is located. A kitchen sink shall not be used as a substitute for the required lavatory. In every building the lavatory and water closet shall be properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. In every commercial building and industrial premises, the washroom and water closet compartment floors shall be surfaced with water resistant materials and be kept in a dry, clean and sanitary condition at all times. Every plumbing fixture, water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition free from defects, leaks, and obstructions.

    (B)

    Location of Sanitary Facilities. All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within the dwelling unit and be accessible to the occupants of same. The water closet, tub or shower and lavatory shall be located in a room affording privacy to the user and such room shall have a minimum floor space of 30 sq. ft. with no dimension less than 4 ft. Bathrooms shall be accessible from habitable rooms, hallways, corridors or other protected or enclosed areas, not including kitchens or other food preparation areas.

    (C)

    Water Supply. Every dwelling unit shall have connected to the kitchen sink, lavatory, and tub or shower an adequate supply of both cold and hot water. All water shall be supplied through an approved distribution system connected to a potable water supply. All plumbing fixtures, devices, and appurtenances shall function properly, safely, and free from defects and leaks.

    (D)

    Accessories. Each bathroom in every dwelling unit shall contain at least one (1) soap dish, one (1) towel rack, one (1) toilet paper holder or dispenser, and one (1) shower curtain rod, if applicable. All accessory items, towel bars, soap dishes, toilet paper holder or shower rods used or intended to be used shall be secured to walls and floors as required, and shall be properly maintained to provide intended use of such items.

    (E)

    Kitchen Facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen equipped with the following minimum facilities:

    (1)

    Shelving, cabinets or drawers for the storage of food and cooking and eating utensils, all of which shall be maintained in good repair.

    (2)

    Freestanding or permanently installed cook stove. Portable electric cooking equipment shall not fulfill this requirement. Portable cooking equipment employing flame shall be prohibited.

    (3)

    Mechanical refrigeration equipment for the storage of perishable foodstuffs.

    Exception: Nothing herein shall preclude a written agreement between an owner and tenant that the tenant will furnish mechanical refrigeration equipment and/or a cookstove as required in this section. It shall be an affirmative defense available to an owner charged with a violation of this section if such an agreement exists.

    (F)

    Fire Protection. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy, any building or structure, which does not comply with the applicable provisions of the fire prevention code of the applicable governing body.

    (G)

    Smoke Detector Systems. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with an approved listed smoke detector, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and listing. When activated, the detector shall provide an audible alarm. The detector shall be tested in accordance with and meet the requirements of UL 268. "Single and Multiple Smoke Detectors."

(Ord. No. 2018-33, § 2, 8-6-2018, eff. 1-1-2019, Doc. #1808061204)