Par. 1. - In existing tenement houses the woodwork inclosing the space underneath the seat of all water-closets. used in common by two or more families shall be removed and such space shall be left open. The floor or other surface beneath and around such closet shall be maintained in good order and repair, and the floors made waterproof to the satisfaction of the board of health.

Water-closets, Number Required

Par. 2. - Every such water-closet shall be located in a compartment completely separated from every other water-closet, and such compartment shall be ventilated to the satisfaction of the board of health. There shall be provided at least one water-closet for every three families or for every nine rooms in every existing tenement house.

Section 73. Water Supply

Tenement House Hereafter Erected

Par. 1. - In every tenement house hereafter erected there shall be in each apartment a proper sink with running water.

Existing Tenement House

Par. 2. - Every existing tenement house shall have water furnished in sufficient quantity at one or more places on each floor occupied by or suitable to be occupied by one or more families. The owner shall provide proper and suitable tanks, pumps or other appliances to receive and to distribute a sufficient supply of water at each floor in the said house at all times of the year, during all hours of the day and night.

Sinks in Public Halls

Par. 3. - The woodwork inclosing sinks located in the public halls or stairs shall be removed and the space underneath the sinks shall be left open. The floors and wall surfaces beneath and around the sink shall be maintained in good order and repair.

Section 74. Drainage of Courts and Yards

Tenement Houses

Par. 1. - In every tenement house all courts, areas, intakes and yards shall be properly graded, drained and paved or otherwise surfaced to the satisfaction of the board of health.