§ 188-34. Required facilities.

A. 

Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall contain its own bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and kitchen sink, which shall be maintained in a sanitary, safe working condition. 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.

B. 

Rooming houses. At least one water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be supplied for each four rooming units.

C. 

Hotels. Where private water closets, lavatories and baths are not provided, one water closet, one lavatory and one bathtub or shower having access from a public hallway shall be provided for each 10 occupants.

D. 

Employees' facilities. A minimum of one water closet, one lavatory and one drinking facility shall be available to employees.

E. 

Drinking facilities. Drinking facilities shall be a drinking fountain, water cooler, bottled water cooler or disposable cups next to a sink or water dispenser. Drinking facilities shall not be located in toilet rooms or bathrooms.

F. 

Every water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower for each dwelling unit or lodging house shall be accessible from within the building without passing through any part of any other dwelling unit or lodging unit and in a lodging house shall be located no further than one floor above or below the lodging units served. Such water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be contained in a room or rooms which are separated from all other rooms by walls, doors or partitions that afford privacy.

G. 

Every plumbing fixture shall be connected to water and sewer systems approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and/or the local health agency, and shall be maintained in good working condition.

H. 

Every kitchen sink, lavatory and bathtub or showers required by this code shall be connected to both hot and cold water lines.

I. 

Cooking facilities, except microwave ovens, shall be limited to a kitchen area having a sink and refrigeration. This area shall be ventilated to remove cooking odor.