Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-4-2
TOILET FACILITY
Operative Text
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a non-habitable room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a flush water closet in good working condition. Said flush water closet shall be equipped with easily cleanable surfaces, be properly connected to a water system that at all times provides an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the water closet to be operated properly, and shall be properly connected to a sewer system which is approved by the Housing Inspector. In dwelling units with a single toilet facility, access to such room shall be provided without passing through a sleeping room.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-4-2 requires that every dwelling unit contain at least one private, non-habitable room with a flush toilet in good working order. The toilet must have cleanable surfaces, be connected to a continuously pressurized water supply sufficient to operate it properly, and be linked to a sewer system approved by the Housing Inspector. In units with only one toilet, the path to that room must not pass through any sleeping area.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-4-2, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains a private bathroom with a functioning flush toilet connected to both an adequate pressurized water supply and an inspector-approved sewer system. Operators also verify that the toilet's surfaces are easily cleanable and maintained in good working condition at all times. In single-toilet units, the layout must allow occupants to reach the bathroom without walking through a sleeping room, which may be a factor to evaluate during unit inspections or renovations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-4-2 gives tenants the right to a private, properly functioning flush toilet with cleanable surfaces, adequate running water, and an approved sewer connection in their dwelling unit. If the toilet is broken, lacks sufficient water pressure, or the only bathroom requires passing through a sleeping room, these conditions may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards can consider contacting the Park Ridge Housing Inspector, raising the issue with a local tenant-rights organization, or documenting the condition in writing to their landlord.
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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