(A) Performance requirements.
(1) Heating. Every dwelling and rooming unit shall have heating facilities which are properly installed and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms locate therein to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) at a distance of three feet above the floor level at all times. The heating facilities shall be so designed and equipped that heat, as specified in this division (A), is available for all dwelling units.
(2) Heat venting. Every fuel-burning heating unit or water heater shall be effectively vented in a safe manner to a chimney or duct leading to the exterior of the building. The chimney or duct shall be of such design as to ensure proper draft and shall be adequately supported.
(3) Heat location. Every central heating unit, space heater, water heater and cooling appliance shall be located and installed in such a manner as to afford reasonable protection against involvement of egress facilities or egress routes in the event of uncontrolled fire in the structure.
(4) Heat location. No fuel-burning furnace or water heater shall be located within any sleeping room or bathroom unless there is adequate combustion air, an automatic shut off is provided and the continued operation of the furnace or water heater poses no threat to the occupants, as determined by the city’s Mechanical Inspector.
(5) Heat controls. Every steam or hot water boiler and every water heater shall be protected against overheating by appropriate automatic pressure and temperature limit controls.
(6) Heat devices. Every fuel-burning space-heating unit and water heater shall be equipped with an electronic ignition device or with a pilot light and a control to interrupt the flow of fuel to the unit in the event of failure of the ignition device.
(B) Structural requirements.
(1) Maintenance. Such equipment shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ specifications.
(2) American Gas Association provisions. Provisions of the American Gas Association shall apply to the installation of gas and associated equipment.
(C) Acceptability criteria. Acceptability criteria are the same as performance and structural requirements. All heating devices or appliances shall be of approved type. Unvented room heaters which burn gas, oil or kerosene are unacceptable.
(Ord. 2364, passed 9-3-2019)