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17-504.2 Contamination: The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination. Except for existing installations of bath tubs in dwellings, all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood level rim of the fixture. Approved vaccum breakers or other anti-siphon devices shall be installed on faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, such as at shampoo basins and janitor sinks. 17-504.3 Supply: The water supply systems shall be installed and maintained to provide at all times a supply of water to the plumbing fixtures, devices, and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily. 17-504.4 Water heating facilities: Where hot water is provided, water heat- ing facilities shall be installed in an approved manner, properly maintained, and properly connected with hot water lines to the fixtures required to be supplied with the hot water. Water heating facilities shall be capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility or other similar units, at a temperature of not less than 110 degrees F. (43 degrees C). Every gas-burning water heater shall be vented to a chimney or other venting device leading to outdoor space. A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed unless adequate combustion air is provided. There shall be installed on water heaters an approved combination temperature and pressure relief valve. All water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in accordance with this code. SECTION 17-505.0 SEWAGE SYSTEM 17-505.1 General: Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking foun- tain, water closet or other facility shall be properly connected to either a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system. 17-505.2 Maintenance: Every plumbing stack, waste and sewer line shall be so installed and maintained so as to function properly and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or health hazards. All repairs and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the building code and plumbing code. SECTION 17-506.0 STORM DRAINAGE 17-506.1 General: An approved system of sto~awater disposal shall be provided and maintained for the safe and efficient drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and COUFES~ and other open areas on the premises. ARTICLE 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 17-600.0 GENERAL 17-600.1 Scope: The provisions of this article shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. All mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment shall comply with the requirements herein prescribed insofar as they are applicable. 17-600.2 Responsibility: The owner of the structure shall provide and main- tain such mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy or use any premise which does not comply with the following requirements of this article. 24