R392-501-5. Housing Requirements

  (1) Housing for workers and their families shall be limited to one of the following:

  (a) a building used exclusively for the purpose of human habitation;

  (b) a fully-partitioned room in a building used for purposes other than human habitation, provided that persons may not be housed in buildings used for the shelter of livestock;

  (c) a manufactured home approved by the local health officer; or

  (d) a dormitory or sleeping room shared by workers, which shall be separate for each sex.

  (2) Every housing foundation, exterior and interior wall, floor, ceiling, roof, gutter, leader and downspout, stairway, door and appurtenances thereto shall be

  (a) constructed in accordance with Building Code; and

  (b) maintained in sound condition and in good repair.

  (3) The floors of habitable rooms, hallways, corridors, toilet rooms, laundries, pantries and storage areas shall meet the following requirements:

  (a) Wooden floors shall be elevated a minimum of 12 inches above ground level at all points;

  (b) Every toilet room, shower room, laundry room, and kitchen wall and ceiling surface shall be constructed and maintained reasonably impervious to water;

  (c) Floor to wall junctures shall be coved and sealed in toilet rooms, shower rooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens;

  (d) Floor surfaces within two feet of the toilet or urinal shall be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable;

  (e) Floor drains shall be provided in all showers, baths, shower rooms, and laundry rooms; and

  (f) Minimum ceiling height, usable space, and habitable room size shall be constructed in compliance with Building Code.

  (4)(a) Every habitable room shall be provided with windows that are weathertight, operable and in good repair and shall be openable except where the operator has supplied an operable mechanical ventilation device.

  (b) Properly fitted screens of at least 16 mesh shall be provided for every openable window.

  (5)(a) Exterior doors shall be weathertight and in sound operating condition.

  (b) If the doorway is used for ventilation, a tight fitting screen door with a self-closing device shall be provided.

  (6) Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with active or passive space heating systems capable of maintaining an indoor temperature of not less than 68 degrees F at a point three feet above the floor.

  (a) Space heating systems are not required for interior spaces that are only inhabited during the summer months.

  (7)(a) The operator shall provide water heating equipment capable of heating water to a minimum temperature of 110 degrees F, and shall maintain such in proper operating condition.

  (b) The operator shall supply hot water to kitchens, hand sinks, showers, tubs and laundry fixtures.

  (8) Unvented or unventable heaters employing a flame are prohibited.