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NEW WATER CLOSETS.
19. In every case where the construction of a new
water-closet is necessary in a tenement-house, the landlord
shall construct such water-closet in accordance with the
following rules:—
(i.) If within the house, one side at least of such watercloset
shall be an external wall, in which shall be a
window of not less dimensions than one foot super.
(ii.) The water-closet shall be furnished with a separate
cistern or flushing box of adequate capacity, which
shall admit of the supply of water without any
direct connection between any service pipe upon the
premises, and any part of the apparatus of such
water-closet, other than such cistern or flushing
box.
(iii.) The water-closet shall be furnished with a suitable
apparatus for the effectual application of water to
any pan, basin, or other receptacle with which such
apparatus may be connected and used, and for the
effectual flushing and cleansing of such pan, basin,
or other receptacle, and for the prompt and effectual
removal therefrom of any solid or liquid filth which
may from time to time be deposited therein.