East St. Louis — Ch. 26 Art. XX Roominghouses § 26-1207
Bathrooms and toilets
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In every roominghouse, a water closet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be provided on each floor, accessible to all persons on the floor without going through another bedroom. Water closets shall be provided in the ratio of at least one water closet to every eight occupants, or fraction thereof.
East St. Louis Ch. 26 Art. XX § 26-1207 establishes minimum sanitary facility requirements for roominghouses. Every floor of a roominghouse must have a toilet, sink, and bathing area that any occupant on that floor can reach without passing through someone else's bedroom. Additionally, the building must provide at least one toilet for every eight occupants (or any partial group of eight) across the facility.
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Under § 26-1207, operators of roominghouses in East St. Louis are generally expected to ensure that each floor is equipped with a toilet, lavatory, and bathing facilities positioned so that hallway or common-area access is available to all floor residents. Compliant operators also track total occupancy and maintain a sufficient number of water closets so that the one-per-eight-occupants ratio is met at all times. Routine inspections of plumbing fixtures and access pathways help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-1207 gives roominghouse residents the right to accessible bathroom facilities on their floor without having to walk through another occupant's private bedroom. If a toilet, lavatory, or bathing area is missing, blocked, or the facility is overcrowded relative to the one-per-eight-occupants standard, that may constitute a housing code violation. Residents who believe their roominghouse falls short of these requirements can document the conditions, contact the East St. Louis code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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