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(b) The occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling or multiple dwelling shall be responsible for extermination within that unit when it is the only one infested. (c) Whenever infestation of rodents is caused or permitted by failure of the owner to maintain the dwelling or multiple dwelling in a rodent proof condition, extermination of the rodents shall be the responsibility of the owner. (9) Interior Walls, Floors, Ceiling, and Woodwork. All interior walls, floors, ceilings, and associated woodwork or trim must be maintained in a sound condition and workmanlike repair. 1009.23. Basic Facilities. (1) Compliance. No person shall occupy as owner -occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit, multiple dwelling, rooming house, rooming unit, or portion thereof for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating that which does not comply with the provisions of this Division. (2) Water Closet. Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a room that affords privacy and is equipped with a water closet and is separate from the habitable rooms. (3) Lavatory. Every dwelling unit shall contain a lavatory that, when a water closet is required, shall be in the same room with the water closet. (4) Bathtub or Shower. Every dwelling unit shall contain a room that affords privacy to a person in the room and that is equipped with a bathtub or shower. (5) Kitchen Sink. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink apart from the lavatory requirement in Section 1009.23, subd 3. (6) Connection to Water and Sewer System. Every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower, and water closet shall be properly connected to either a public water and sewer system or to an approved private water and sewer system and shall be supplied with hot and cold running water. (7) Water Heating Facilities. Every dwelling or unit shall be supplied with water heating facilities which shall be: (a) Installed in an approved manner, properly maintained, and properly connected with hot water lines. (b) Capable of heating and delivering water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower, and laundry facilities or other similar units at a temperature of not less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius) at any time needed. (8) Heating Facilities. (a) Every dwelling and multiple dwelling unit shall have heating facilities. (b) The owner shall be required to see that the heating facilities are properly installed, safely maintained, and in good working condition. 9