Subd. 1. General.
A. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided.
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 occupy as owner occupant or permit another person to occupy any premises, which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
Subd. 2. Heating facilities.
A. Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms based on the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality indicated in the Minnesota Plumbing Code. Cooking appliances shall not be used, nor shall portable unvented fuel burning space heaters be used, as a means to provide required heating.
B. 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 15th to April 15th to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
C. Room temperature measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured three feet above the floor near the center of the room and two feet inward from the center of each exterior wall.
Subd. 3. Mechanical equipment.
A. 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.
B. Removal of combustion products. All fuel burning equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent.
C. Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.
D. Safety controls. All safety controls for fuel burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.
Subd. 4. Electrical facilities
A. Facilities required. Every occupied building shall be provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this ordinance and the National Electrical Code, as currently adopted by the State of Minnesota.
B. Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure because of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the code officer shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
(Ord. 69, Fourth Series, passed 4-6-2021)