(A) Scope. The provisions of this section shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. All mechanical and electrical facilities shall comply with these requirements herein prescribed insofar as they are applicable.
(B) Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not let to another for occupancy or use any premises which do not comply with the requirements of this section.
(C) Heating facilities.
(1) Residential buildings. Every rental unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities which conform to the requirements of § 152.60.
(2) Cooking and heating equipment. All cooking and heating equipment, components, and accessories and every heating, cooking, and water heating device shall be maintained free from leaks and obstructions, and kept functioning properly so as to be free from fire, health, and accident hazards. All installations and repairs shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the building code, or other applicable laws or ordinances. Portable cooking equipment employing flame is prohibited, except for approved residential type food trays or salvers heated by a candle or alcohol lamp.
(3) Installation. All mechanical equipment shall be properly installed and safely maintained in good working condition, and be capable of performing the function for which it was designed and intended.
(4) Fuel. All fuel-burning equipment shall be connected to an approved chimney, flue, or vent.
(5) Clearances. All required clearances between fuel burning devices, heating equipment, and combustible materials, as determined by the manufacturer of any building code adopted by the city, shall be maintained.
(6) Safety controls. All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in operable condition.
(7) Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel in the fire burning equipment and for ventilation of the space shall be provided.
(8) Fireplace. Fireplaces, and other construction and devices intended for use similar to a fireplace, shall be stable and structurally safe; connected to approved chimneys; and equipped with a damper or other approved device capable of substantially excluding air infiltration.
(9) Climate control. When facilities for interior climate control (heating cooling, and/or humidity) are integral functions of structures that are used as dwelling units or other occupancies, such facilities shall be maintained and operated in a continuous manner in accordance with the designed capacity.
(D) Electrical facilities:
(1) Electric service. Electric service and installation shall conform to the requirements of § 152.64.
(2) Defective system. Where it is found, in the opinion of the Rental Housing Officer, that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure by reason of unsafe service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, defects shall be required to be corrected. If electrical violations are cited which require the existing electrical system of a structure to be substantially upgraded, the Rental Housing Officer, owner, or tenant may have the city Electrical Inspector conduct an inspection of the electrical system.
(Ord. 6424, passed 6-12-06) Penalty, see § 160.99