Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:507
Plumbing systems
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Every dwelling shall have a plumbing system properly installed and maintained in good working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstructions. Any part of an existing installation deemed unsafe or dangerous to the public health shall be made to comply with the provision of the City Plumbing Code adopted in Chapter 98, section 2200 of the Ann Arbor City Code. All dwellings shall have: (1) A kitchen sink provided with hot and cold water and connected to an approved sewer system. (2) A bathroom: Each dwelling unit shall have interior access to the required bathroom. A kitchen sink may not be substituted for a lavatory basin. The fixtures shall be properly connected to the water and sewage system. The lavatory basin may be located outside of the bathroom, provided the lavatory basin is located immediately adjacent to the bathroom. The shower or tub may be located outside of the bathroom, provided it is located on the same floor or level and within the dwelling unit. (3) In a rooming dwelling at least 1 toilet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower shall be provided for each 8 persons or fraction thereof who share the use of the facilities. In rooming dwellings let only to males, urinals may be substituted for not more than ½ the required number of toilets. All such facilities shall be located within the dwelling, accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities. The fixtures shall be properly connected to water lines and a sewage system. (4) Bathroom facilities in subsections (2) and (3) shall not be located in a cellar unless they are supplementary to the required fixtures, serve the first floor living area, or have Housing Board of Appeals approval. Access to these facilities shall not be through unfinished areas. (5) Water heating facilities, properly connected to the fixtures required above, capable of providing 110°F water in adequate amounts for every kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower within the dwelling. Such water heating facilities shall meet these requirements even when the heating system required in section 8:506 is not operating. Water conserving fixtures may be used. (6) A lavatory basin is required in, or immediately adjacent to, any room containing a toilet. A kitchen sink may not be substituted for the lavatory basin.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:507 requires that every dwelling maintain a fully functional plumbing system, free from defects, leaks, and obstructions. Each dwelling must include a kitchen sink with hot and cold water, a bathroom with properly connected fixtures, and water heating capable of delivering 110°F water to all required fixtures. Rooming dwellings must provide at least one toilet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower for every eight occupants sharing facilities, and bathroom fixtures generally may not be placed in a cellar unless specific conditions are met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:507, compliant property operators keep all plumbing systems properly installed, leak-free, and in good working condition at all times. Operators of rooming dwellings ensure that the required ratio of toilets, lavatories, and bathing fixtures is maintained for every eight occupants, with all shared facilities accessible from a common hall. Water heating equipment is kept capable of supplying 110°F water to every required fixture regardless of whether the central heating system is running, and any unsafe plumbing is brought into conformance with the City Plumbing Code under Chapter 98, Section 2200.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:507 gives tenants the right to a dwelling with a properly maintained plumbing system, including a kitchen sink with hot and cold running water, a bathroom with connected fixtures, and water heating that reaches 110°F. If a rental unit has defective, leaking, or obstructed plumbing, or lacks the required fixtures, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet these standards may consider documenting the conditions, notifying the landlord in writing, contacting Ann Arbor's housing inspection or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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