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.' ~ . 41 SECTION 43. SPRINKLER EQUIPMENTS. 1. Sprinklers required. In buildings hereafter erected, or al- tered to increase the area or height, approved' automatic sprinkler equipments shall be installed and maintained as specified in the following paragraphs. The areas specified shall be the area en- closed by exterior walls or fire walls or a combination thereof, except that in buildings of fireproof construction or semifireproof construc- tion the area shall be that enclosed by exterior walls, fire walls or firt: pal titi0i15 or a cOinbination thereof. (a). Buildings over 2 stories in height used facture, sale or storage of combustible goods or for the manu- merchandise (not SECTION 42. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. All electrical wiring, apparatus, or appliances for furnishing light, heat, or power shall be in strict conformity with approved methods and practices for safety to life and property. Compliance with the National Electrical Code, as published by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, shall be prima facie evidence of such approved methods and practices. . . 5. Toilet rooms. (a). "Vater closets and urinals shall be placed in rooms or com- partments which are devoted exclusively to toilet facilities. (b). In every water closet or urinal compartment hereafter constructed or installed, except in dwellings and multifamily houses, the entire floor and the side walls to a height of not less than 6 inches shall be made waterproof with asphalt, cement, tile, marble, slate or other approved material impervious to water. (c). The partitions enclosing toilet rooms shall be solid, except for the entrance door, and shall extend from the floor to the ceiling. Partitions separating water closets or urinals within a toilet room shall not extend to the ceiling but shall be so constructed as to per- mit circulation of air throughout the toilet room. 4. Separate toilets. In buildings where more than one water closet is required, except in dwellings and multifamily houses, sepa- rate water closets and toilet rooms shall be provided for the sexes. 3. Toilet facilities. (a). Except as otherwise prescribed by law or ordinance, in every existing building not already supplied and in every building hereafter erected, where there is continuous human occupancy or employment, there shall be a sufficient number of suitable and con- venient water closets, properly connected with the drainage system. (b). In dwellings and multifamily houses there shall be at least one separate water closet within each apartment. . . 2. Water Supply. (a). Every building in which people live, work or congregate shall be provided with ample water supply installed and maintained in a satisfactory working condition. In every multifamily house there shall be in each apart- least one kitchen sink with running water and waste con- The space underneath such sink shall be accessible. (b). ment at nection. e e e .