Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.200
Installation and maintenance of facilities
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A. Every required kitchen sink, wash basin, and shower or bathtub shall be connected to the hot and cold water lines of the water distribution system (see section 15.12.130 ) and to a sanitary drainage system (see section 15.12.180 ) in accordance with accepted plumbing standards. B. Every provided toilet and wash basin shall be connected to the water distribution system (see section 15.12.130 ) and to a sanitary drainage system (see section 15.12.180 ) in accordance with accepted plumbing standards. C. The owner shall install in accordance with accepted plumbing, heating, gas-fitting, and electrical wiring standards, and shall maintain free from leaks, obstructions or other defects, all sinks, wash basins, bathtubs, showers, toilets, water-heating facilities, gas pipes, gas-burning equipment, oil-burning equipment, basins, drains, vents and all other similar supplied fixtures; the connections to the water, sewer and gas lines; the subsurface sewage disposal system, if any; all electric fixtures, outlets and wiring, and all heating and ventilating equipment and appurtenances thereto. D. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all toilets, wash basins, sinks, showers and bathtubs in a clean and sanitary condition.
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.200 establishes dual responsibilities for the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems in residential dwellings. Required fixtures — including kitchen sinks, wash basins, showers, bathtubs, and toilets — must be properly connected to both the water distribution and sanitary drainage systems in line with accepted plumbing standards. The property owner bears responsibility for installing and keeping all such fixtures, pipes, vents, wiring, and heating equipment free from leaks, obstructions, and defects, while occupants are responsible for keeping toilets, basins, sinks, showers, and bathtubs in a clean and sanitary condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.200, compliant property owners ensure that every required kitchen sink, wash basin, shower or bathtub, and toilet is connected to both the water distribution and sanitary drainage systems according to accepted plumbing standards. Operators generally conduct routine inspections to identify and promptly repair leaks, obstructions, or defects in sinks, toilets, water-heating facilities, gas and oil-burning equipment, electrical fixtures, wiring, and ventilation systems. Maintaining documentation of installation work, inspections, and repairs is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating 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.
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.200 gives occupants a basis to expect that all plumbing fixtures, water-heating facilities, electrical wiring, and heating equipment in their unit are properly installed and kept free from leaks, obstructions, and defects by the property owner. If fixtures are not functioning properly or show signs of disrepair, tenants may consider documenting the conditions in writing and notifying the landlord, or filing a complaint with the City of Lawrence's code enforcement or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Lawrence area can help residents understand how this provision may apply to conditions they are experiencing and what general enforcement paths are available.
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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