(A) General. In all structures where heating facilities are supplied or available for use, they shall be capable of adequately and safely heating areas of the structure to a reasonable temperature for work conditions.
(B) 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 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 laws or ordinances applicable thereto. Portable cooking equipment employing flame is prohibited, except for approved residential-type food trays or salvers which are heated by a candle or alcohol lamp, or outdoor cooking equipment used outdoors.
(C) 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 is designed and intended.
(1) Fuel: All fuel-burning equipment shall be connected to an approved chimney, flue or vent.
(2) Clearance: All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.
(3) Safety controls: All safety controls shall be maintained in effective operation.
(4) Combustion air: A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space shall comply with the applicable section of the Building Code.
(D) Fireplaces. Fireplaces and other construction and devices intended for use similar to a fireplace shall be stable and structurally safe and connected to approved chimneys.
(E) Climate control. When facilities for interior climate control (heating, cooling and/or humidity) are integral functions of structures used as dwelling units or other occupancies, such facilities shall be maintained and operated in a continuous manner in accordance with the designed capacity. Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities which will permit the occupant(s) to maintain a room temperature of 68° at all points at least three feet above the floor and at least three feet from the exterior wall of all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Every room provided with cooling facilities shall permit the occupant(s) to maintain a room temperature no higher than 78° at all points at least three feet above the floor and at least three feet from the exterior wall.
(F) Space heaters. When a dwelling or rooming unit is heated by space heaters, they must meet the approval of the Code Inspector and the following requirements:
(1) Every space heater located close to a wall shall be equipped with insulation sufficient to prevent overheating of the wall;
(2) Every space heater smoke pipe shall be equipped with guards made of metal or other nonflammable material at the point where such pipe goes through the wall, ceiling or partition;
(3) Unvented space heaters shall be prohibited, unless approved by the Code Office;
(4) All space heaters must have a clearance of at least 12 inches for the rear and sides, and at least 24 inches for the top and front except where designated to be wall mounted.
(Ord. 2021-41, passed 9-2-2021)