Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 156 HOUSING CODE backflow, back siphonage, or cross connection. All plumbing newly installed or replaced shall be in compliance with the State Plumbing Code. A minimum water pressure of 15 pounds shall be maintained to all open outlets at all times. 3. Gas Piping and Appliances. All gas piping shall be properly installed, properly supported and shall be maintained free of leaks, corrosion, or obstruction so as to reduce gas pressure or volume. Every gas appliance shall be connected to a gas line with solid metal piping or approved listed metal appliance connector preceded by an approved listed shutoff valve. Gas pressure shall be adequate to permit a proper flow of gas from all open gas valves at all times. All gas piping shall be in compliance with the State Mechanical Code. 4. Guardrails and Handrails. All guardrails and handrails shall be maintained in a safe and sound condition at all times. Guardrails shall be provided where there is an abrupt elevation change exceeding 30 inches adjacent to pedestrian areas. Guardrails and handrails which are newly installed or replaced shall comply with the International Building Code. 156.20 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCCUPANTS. 1. Controlled Area. A. Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit shall keep in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, or premises thereof which the occupant occupies and controls. B. Every floor and floor covering shall be kept reasonably clean and sanitary. C. Every wall and ceiling shall be kept reasonably clean and free of dirt or greasy film. D. No dwelling or the premises thereof shall be used for the storage or handling of solid waste. E. No dwelling or the premises thereof shall be used for the storage or handling of dangerous or hazardous materials. 2. Plumbing Fixtures. The occupants of a dwelling unit shall keep all supplied plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care, proper use, and proper operation thereof. 3. Extermination of Pests. Every occupant of a single-family dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests therein or on the premises; every occupant of a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit or rooming unit shall be responsible for such extermination within the unit occupied whenever said unit is the only one infested. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subsection, whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a reasonably rodent-proof or reasonably insect-proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. 4. Storage and Disposal of Solid Waste. Every occupant of a dwelling shall dispose of solid waste and any other organic waste in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the supplied disposal facilities or storage containers required by this Code. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1342 -