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

CHAPTER 156 HOUSING CODE 2. Food Preparation and Solid Waste Disposal. A. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare, and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and solid waste, including facilities for temporary storage where necessary. B. Acceptability Criteria. The unit shall contain the following equipment in proper operating condition: cooking stove or range and a refrigerator of appropriate size for the unit, supplied by either the owner or the family, and a kitchen sink with hot and cold running water. The sink shall drain into an approved public or private system. Adequate space for the storage, preparation, and serving of food shall be provided. There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and solid waste, including facilities for temporary storage where necessary, e.g., garbage cans. 3. Space and Security. A. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall afford the family adequate space and security. B. Acceptability Criteria. A living room, kitchen area, and bathroom shall be present, and the dwelling unit shall contain at least one sleeping or living and sleeping room of appropriate size for each two persons. Exterior doors and windows accessible from outside the unit shall be lockable. 4. Thermal Environment. A. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall have and be capable of maintaining a thermal environment healthy for the human body. B. Acceptability Criteria. The dwelling unit shall contain safe heating or cooling facilities which are in proper operating condition and can provide adequate heat or cooling to each room in the dwelling unit appropriate for the climate to assure a healthy living environment. Unvented room heaters which burn gas, oil, or kerosene are unacceptable. 5. Illumination and Electricity. A. Performance Requirement. Each room shall have adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal indoor activities and to support the health and safety of occupants. Sufficient electrical sources shall be provided to permit use of essential electrical appliances while assuring safety from fire. B. Acceptability Criteria. Living and sleeping rooms shall include at least one window. A ceiling - or wall-type light fixture shall be present and working in the bathroom and kitchen area. At least two electrical outlets, one of which may be an overhead light, shall be present and operable in the living area, kitchen area, and each bedroom area. 6. Structure and Materials. A. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be structurally sound so as not to pose any threat to the health and safety of the occupants and so as to protect the occupants from the environment. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1344 -