§ 151.041. FOOD PREPARATION AREA.  


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  • Every dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in which food may be prepared and cooked, which shall have adequate circulation area, and which shall be equipped with the following:
    (A) A kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority and which provides, at all times, an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system approved by the appropriate authority;
    (B) Cabinets or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils and of food that does not under ordinary summer conditions require refrigeration for safe keeping, and a counter or table for food preparation. The cabinets or shelves and counter or table shall be adequate for the permissible occupancy of the dwelling unit and shall be of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or deleterious effect to food; and
    (C) A stove or similar device for cooking food, and a refrigerator or similar device for the safe storage of food at temperatures less than 50°F, but more than 32°F, under ordinary maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation; provided that, the stove, refrigerator and similar devices need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide the devices on occupancy, and that sufficient space and adequate connections for the safe and efficient installation and operation of the stove, refrigerator and similar devices are provided.
    (Prior Code, § 28-82)