1393.10 RUBBISH AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL.

   (a)    Every occupant of a rental unit shall dispose of all his/her rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in approved receptacles or in other approved rubbish disposal facilities.

   (b)    Every occupant of a rental unit shall dispose of all of his/her garbage and other waste that might provide food for insects and rodents, in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in approved nonleakable, nonabsorbent, covered garbage storage receptacles or in other approved garbage disposal facilities. No garbage receptacles shall be stored in front of the Building Line of a rental unit.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.11 HEATING CAPACITY.

   Every rental unit shall be provided with approved heating facilities capable of maintaining an average temperature of seventy degrees (70°) Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and water closet compartments when the outdoor temperature is minus five degrees (-5°) Fahrenheit, without forcing the facilities to operate in excess of design capacity.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.12 SUPPLY OF HEAT.

   The owner, operator, or agent who rents or leases any dwelling unit under an agreement, express or implied, to supply or furnish heat to the occupants thereof, shall supply heat adequate to maintain an inside temperature of not less than seventy (70°) Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, water closet compartments, and kitchens whenever the outside temperature falls below sixty degrees (60°) Fahrenheit. Such inside temperature shall be measured in the approximate center of each room, approximately three (3) feet above the floor. The provisions of this section shall not apply where the failure to met minimum standards is caused by a general shortage of fuel, negligent or malicious act of the occupant, or any cause beyond the control of the owner or occupant.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.13 FLUE CONNECTIONS REQUIRED.

   (a)    Every appliance or piece of equipment burning solid, liquid, or gaseous fuel, where permitted, shall be connected to an approved smokepipe and flue. However, any appliance approved for use without such connections is exempted from the requirements of this section.

   (b)    Gas dryers shall be vented to the exterior of the building. All other dryers shall be vented to the exterior of the dwelling unless manufacturer's instructions stipulate an alternative.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.14 PROHIBITED LOCATIONS OF HEATING EQUIPMENT.

   No heating equipment or appliance depending on room air for combustion, shall be located in any bedroom, bathroom, toilet room, or any room used for sleeping purposes.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.15 MAINTENANCE OF FIREPLACES.

   Fireplaces shall be maintained so as to be free from missing mortar and missing or broken bricks. The fireplace damper shall be maintained so as to operate properly.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.16 AUTOMATIC GAS CONTROL VALVES.

   (a)    All gas-fired heating equipment, including water heaters, shall be equipped with an approved automatic main gas valve that will automatically turn off the gas supply in the event of pilot outage, or gas or electric supply failure.

   (b)    In addition to approved automatic main gas control valves, all gas-fired equipment shall have manually controlled shut-off valves.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)

1393.17 ELECTRICAL FACILITIES REQUIRED.

   Every rental unit shall be equipped with approved electrical service, outlets, and fixtures, which shall be installed and maintained so as to be free of any potential source of ignition of combustible material or any potential source of electrical hazard. Such facilities shall be approved as being adequate to supply the requirements of lighting, appliances, and equipment of the structure concerned.
(Ord. 2009-118. Passed 10-19-09.)