Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-142
SAME—BATHS
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At least one bath, properly connected to an approved water and sewer system and in good working condition shall be supplied for each eight persons or fraction thereof residing within a rooming house, second class dwelling, hotel or nursing home including members of the operator’s family whenever they share the use of such facilities. (Code 1964, § 12A-32)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-142, rooming houses, second-class dwellings, hotels, and nursing homes must provide at least one fully functional bath—connected to an approved water and sewer system—for every eight residents or partial group of eight. This ratio includes the operator's family members when they share the same bathroom facilities. The rule sets a minimum sanitation standard tied directly to occupancy levels.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses, hotels, second-class dwellings, and nursing homes in Bellevue should track total occupancy carefully, because Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-142 requires one properly connected, working bath for every eight occupants or fraction thereof—counting the operator's own family if they use shared facilities. Compliant operators generally ensure that each bathroom remains connected to an approved water and sewer system and is maintained in good working order at all times. Keeping occupancy records and scheduling routine plumbing inspections are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-142 gives residents of rooming houses, second-class dwellings, hotels, and nursing homes the right to at least one functioning bath—on an approved water and sewer connection—for every eight people sharing the facility. If the number of available, working bathrooms falls short of that ratio, this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint or code-enforcement inquiry with the appropriate local authority. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met may consider contacting Bellevue's code enforcement office or 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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