(a) Air conditioning.
(1) Fixed air conditioning systems, when provided, shall be maintained in good condition, with clean filters and condensing units, and unobstructed air ducts. Air conditioner condenser unit covers, panels, conduits and disconnects shall be properly attached.
(2) Fixed air conditioning systems, when provided, shall be designed to cool to a 20 degree differential between inside and outside temperatures, and shall function to at least a 15 degree differential.
(3) Window-mounted air conditioning units shall not be installed in a method that would violate the required emergency escape or rescue window required by § 7-87(m)(3) of this article.
(b) Heating.
(1) All heating devices or appliances installed or used in a dwelling unit shall be of an approved type.
(2) Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F, at a point three feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. Such facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with the building code, mechanical code and all other applicable codes.
(3) Portable unvented oil-burning heating appliances in any occupancy shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the fire code.
(4) Where heating is provided in buildings or structures other than dwelling units, the heating facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with the building code, mechanical code and all other applicable codes.
(c) Appliances. All appliances supplied to leased dwelling units by the owner, including, but not limited to, heating units, air conditioning units, cook stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, ventilation hoods, washing machines and clothes dryers, shall be maintained in operative condition.
(Ord. 13743, § 1, passed 3-23-1999)