The following provisions shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. The owner of a structure shall provide and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment in a compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any premises which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(A) Heating facilities.
(1) Facilities required. Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section.
(2) Residential buildings. Every dwelling shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms based on the outside design temperature required for the locality by the Mechanical Code.
(3) Heat supply. Every owner of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either express or implied, shall furnish heat to occupants thereof during the period from October 1 to May 1 capable of maintaining a room temperatures during the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. of each day of not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius).
(4) Room temperature exception. When the outdoor temperature is below the outdoor design temperature required for the locality by the state Building Code, the owner or operator shall not be required to maintain the minimum room temperatures, provided that the heating system is operating at full capacity, with supply valves and dampers in a full open position.
(5) Nonresidential structures. Every enclosed occupied work space shall be supplied with sufficient heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) during all work hours, except:
(a) Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions; and
(b) Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
(6) Room temperature measurement. The required room temperature shall be measured at a point three feet above the floor and three feet from the exterior walls.
(B) Mechanical equipment.
(1) Mechanical equipment. All mechanical equipment, fireplaces and solid fuel-burning appliances shall be properly installed, maintained in a safe working condition and shall be capable of performing the intended function.
(2) Equipment access. Access to outdoor mechanical equipment shall be maintained under all weather conditions.
(3) Cooking and heating equipment. All cooking and heating equipment, components and accessories in every heating, cooking and water-heating device shall be maintained free from leaks and obstructions.
(4) Flue. All fuel-burning equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent except fuel burning equipment and appliances which are designed, manufactured and labeled for unvented operation.
(5) Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.
(6) Safety controls. A supply of air for complete combustion of fuel the and for ventilation of the space shall be provided for all fuel burning equipment.
(7) Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space shall be provided for all fuel burning equipment.
(8) Energy conservation devices. Devices purporting to reduce fuel consumption by attachment to a fuel-burning appliance, to the fuel supply line thereto, or to the vent outlet or vent piping therefrom, shall not be installed unless labeled for such purpose and the installation is specifically approved.
(Ord. 2002-15, passed 10-14-02)