Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-4-3
LAVATORY
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Within every dwelling unit there shall be a lavatory sink. Said lavatory sink may be in the same room as the flush water closet, or, if located in another room, the lavatory sink shall be located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which said water closet is located. The lavatory sink shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the Housing Inspector and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is properly connected to a sewer system approved by the Housing Inspector. Water inlets for lavatory sinks shall be located above the overflow rim of these facilities.
Park Ridge Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-4-3 requires that every dwelling unit contain a lavatory sink that is either in the same room as the toilet or placed close to the door of the room where the toilet is located. The sink must be in good working condition, connected to an approved water supply that delivers both hot and cold running water under pressure at all times, and properly tied into an approved sewer system. Water inlet placement must be above the sink's overflow rim to prevent contamination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-4-3, compliant operators ensure that each dwelling unit contains a lavatory sink positioned either in the bathroom with the toilet or immediately adjacent to that room's entrance. Operators generally maintain the sink in good working order, verify that the water supply delivers both heated and unheated water under pressure continuously, and confirm that both the water supply and sewer connections carry Housing Inspector approval. Routine inspections of inlet placement — confirming inlets sit above the overflow rim — are part of standard maintenance practice under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 22-4-3 of the Park Ridge Property Maintenance Code gives occupants the right to a properly functioning lavatory sink with continuous hot and cold running water connected to Housing Inspector-approved supply and sewer systems. If a sink is missing, broken, lacks adequate water pressure, or otherwise fails to meet these standards, tenants may document the condition and report it to the Park Ridge Housing Inspector for evaluation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand general options, such as raising a code violation as part of a housing complaint process.
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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