BASIC EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Columbus City Codes tit. 45, ch. 4521

in effect

Columbus City Codes § 4521.01 Kitchen sink.

4521.01 - Kitchen sink. In every dwelling unit there shall be a kitchen sink in good working condition, properly connected to a public water and sewer system or to a water and sewer system approved by the health commissioner, and which is capable of providing at all times a reasonable amount of heated and unheated running water. (Ord. 1254-75.)

Columbus City Codes § 4521.02 Bathroom.

4521.02 - Bathroom. Every dwelling unit, except as otherwise permitted under Section 4521.03, shall have a bathroom which affords privacy to a person within the room. The facilities of the bathroom shall include one (1) flush water closet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower in good working condition and properly connected to a public water and sewer system or to a water and sewer system approved by the health commissioner which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water. All bathroom doors shall provide an unobstructed opening adequate for safety. (Ord. 356-75.)

Columbus City Codes § 4521.03 Sharing a bathroom.

4521.03 - Sharing a bathroom. In lieu of compliance with Section 4521.02, at least one (1) flush closet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower, properly connected to a public water and sewer system or to a water and sewer system approved by the health commissioner and in good working condition shall be supplied for each ten (10) persons or any smaller number of persons living in dwelling units which share a bathroom. The bathroom facilities shall be located on the same floor as or the floor immediately above or below that of the dwelling unit or units served by said bathroom. Access to the bathroom facilities shall be provided to each dwelling unit without passing through any other dwelling unit. Unless the dwelling units sharing a bathroom were in existence prior to October 21, 1968, such dwelling units must meet the bathroom requirements of Section 4521.02. (Ord. 1406-81.)

Columbus City Codes § 4521.04 Garbage disposal and rubbish storage receptacles.

4521.04 - Garbage disposal and rubbish storage receptacles. Every building shall have adequate garbage disposal and rubbish storage receptacles made of suitable material with handles and tight-fitting lid which shall be so maintained at all times so as to protect the contents of such receptacles from the elements, prevent the ingress or egress of animals and insects, prevent odors from escaping, and otherwise conform to Section 1303.02. Cubic yard containers may be provided to meet this requirement. Other containers that are watertight with a tight-fitting lid are permitted if they are collected and disposed of by a person licensed under the provisions of Chapter 1307, Columbus City Codes. All such receptacles shall be maintained in good order and repair. Responsibility for supply and maintenance of these receptacles shall be performed as specified in Chapter 4551. (Ord. 1254-75.)

Columbus City Codes § 4521.05 Water-heating facilities.

4521.05 - Water-heating facilities. Every dwelling shall have supplied water-heating facilities which are property installed, maintained in safe and good working condition, properly connected with hot water lines, and capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than one hundred ten (110) degrees Fahrenheit. (Ord. 356-75.)

Columbus City Codes § 4521.06 Means of egress.

4521.06 - Means of egress. Every dwelling unit shall have an unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level which complies with Section 4525.03. Access to or egress from each dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other dwelling or dwelling unit. (Ord. 356-75.)

Columbus City Codes § 4521.07 Locks.

4521.07 - Locks. No person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit unless all window and door openings to the outside or to a common hall or foyer are equipped with functioning locking devices capable of affording reasonable security from intrusion or burglary. (Ord. 356-75.)

Columbus City Codes § 4521.08 Plumbing fixtures.

4521.08 - Plumbing fixtures. Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe, including a garbage disposal, which is supplied or required to be supplied shall be properly installed connected and maintained in good sanitary working condition; free from defects, leaks and obstructions; and capable of performing the function for which it was designed. (Ord. 356-75.)

Columbus City Codes § 4521.033 License required for sharing a bathroom.

4521.033 - License required for sharing a bathroom. Whenever the occupants of more than one (1) dwelling unit share a single bathroom, a license shall be required pursuant to C.C. 4561.02 thru 4561.08, inclusive, and 4561.12. Each license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the dwelling at all times. The fee for such license shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 2672-85.)

Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT45HOCO_CH4521BAEQFAFetched: 10/27/2026