3 Owner's obligations
that
(a) the housing premises are
(i) structurally sound,
(ii) in a safe condition,
(iii) in good repair, and
(iv) maintained in a waterproof, windproof and
weatherproof condition;
(b) the occupants of the housing premises are supplied with
adequate
(i) sanitary facilities, including a sanitary drainage
system or private sewage disposal system,
(ii) heating facilities that are capable of maintaining a
habitable indoor temperature, if the housing premises
are used or intended for use during all or part of the
period from September 1 in one year until May 1 in
the following year,
(iii) running hot and cold wate r that is safe for human
consumption, and
(iv) space for sleeping purposes;
(c) the common areas of the hou sing premises, its fixtures and
any furnishings provided by the owner are maintained in a
clean and sanitary condition.
(2) An owner shall ensure that the housing premises' plumbing
system and facilities provided under subsection (1)(b) are free from
defects and maintained in proper operating condition.
(3) An executive officer of the region in which the housing
premises are located may exempt its owner from the requirements
of subsections (1)(b)(i) and (iii) and (2) where the owner supplies
and maintains an alternative system regarding the requirements
under those subsections that is satisfactory to the executive officer.
Section 4 AR 173/99