Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-15.2
Connection of fixtures
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Every kitchen sink, bathroom or toilet room, sink, basin, tub or shower shall be connected to both hot and cold water lines and be provided with both hot and cold water.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-15.2, every kitchen sink, bathroom sink, basin, tub, shower, and toilet room sink in a dwelling must be connected to both hot and cold water supply lines and must actually deliver both hot and cold water. The rule establishes a baseline plumbing standard that applies to each individual fixture, not just the building as a whole. This requirement is part of New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law regulations governing habitability conditions.
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Operators of rental properties subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:10-15.2 generally ensure that every qualifying fixture — kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, basins, tubs, and showers — is plumbed with functioning hot and cold water lines before a unit is occupied. Routine maintenance programs typically include periodic checks to confirm that both water supplies remain operational at each fixture, since a failure at any single fixture can constitute a violation. Inspection records and prompt repair documentation are commonly part of a compliant property management practice under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-15.2 gives tenants a right to both hot and cold running water at every kitchen sink, bathroom sink, basin, tub, and shower in their unit. If a fixture is missing hot or cold water, tenants may report the condition to the local municipal housing inspector or the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which oversees enforcement of the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can also help residents understand available remedies, which may include using a documented violation as part of a rent-related proceeding.
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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