1364.306 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

1364.306.1 Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.

Exception: When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in the Ohio Building Code or Residential Code of Ohio as applicable.

1364.306.2 Room Temperature Measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured 3 feet above the floor near the center of the room and 2 feet inward from the center of each exterior wall.

1364.306.3 Mechanical Appliances. All mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of performing the intended function.

1364.306.4 Removal of Combustion Products. All fuel-burning equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent.

Exception: Fuel-burning equipment and appliances which are labeled for unvented operation.

1364.306.5 Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.

1364.306.6 Safety Controls. All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.

1364.306.7 Combustion Air. A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space containing the fuel-burning equipment shall be provided for the fuel-burning equipment.

1364.306.8 Energy Conservation Devices. Devices intended 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 there from, shall not be installed unless labeled for such purpose and the installation is specifically approved.

1364.306.9 Portable Cooking Equipment. Unless otherwise approved, portable cooking equipment shall not be used on the interior of a structure in any area other than an area designated as a cooking room or kitchen.

1364.306.10 Ducts. Duct systems shall be maintained free of obstructions and shall be capable of performing the required function.
(Ord. 2015-63. Passed 9-1-15.)