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(A) Each community alternative home using a water source other than a public water system shall obtain a permit from the local health department before commencing to construct, develop, install, or alter any private water system, except in the case of an emergency alteration as provided in paragraphs (B)(1) and (D)(1) of rule 3701-28-03 of the Administrative Code.
(B) Each community alternative home not using a public sewage disposal system shall have its household sewage disposal system inspected and approved by the local health department, in accordance with Chapter 3701-29 of the Administrative Code.
(1) A home shall obtain a permit from the local health department before commencing to construct, develop, install, or alter any household sewage disposal system; and
(2) If the local health department requires approval to maintain or operate household sewage disposal systems, the home also shall obtain this approval.
(C) If the local health department or local building department regulates the community alternative home’s plumbing under a local ordinance or regulation, the facility shall comply with the requirements of the ordinance or regulation when installing or altering plumbing.
(D) Each community alternative home shall comply with the following plumbing requirements:
(1) Each home shall maintain a safe and operable plumbing system. When altering existing plumbing or installing new plumbing, the home shall not use materials, devices, or fixtures for purposes other than their intended use;
(2) Water heaters shall be protected by a relief valve approved by the “American National Standards Institute” and shall discharge in a safe manner;
(3) The drinking water supply shall be protected against contaminating sources; and
(4) For new and altered plumbing, each shower compartment and shower and bath combination shall be provided with an automatic safety-mixing device to prevent sudden, unanticipated changes in hot water temperatures.
(E) To be eligible to receive a permanent license, each community alternative home shall be inspected and approved by an electrical inspector, certified pursuant to Chapter 3783. of the Revised Code, as meeting the following standards:
(1) There is no temporary wiring in the home;
(2) All wiring, electrical outlets, and permanent fixtures are in good, safe operating condition; branch circuits are used properly; and circuits are not overloaded; and
(3) Electrical systems including appliances, cords, switches, lighting fixtures, and lamps are in good, safe operating condition.
If subsequent to the initial electrical inspection, the electrical wiring is altered, the home shall have the alteration inspected and approved by a certified electrical inspector.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/09/2009 and 01/01/2014
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3724.05
Rule Amplifies: 3724.01, 3724.03
Prior Effective Dates: 8/29/1988 (Emer.), 11/27/94