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501--Heating

Habitable spaces shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68° F at a point three feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. Such facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe working condition and in accordance with Chapter 12 of the Building Code, the Mechanical Code, and all other applicable laws. Unvented fuel-burning heaters are not permitted. All heating devices or appliances shall be of an approved type. Hot water provided to plumbing fixtures shall be supplied at a temperature of not less than 110°F.

502--Electrical Equipment

All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable laws. All electrical equipment shall be of an approved type. Every habitable room shall contain at least two electrical convenience outlets or one convenience outlet and one electric light fixture. Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room and public hallway shall contain at least one electric light fixture. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with the Electrical Code and all applicable laws.

503--Ventilation

Ventilation for rooms and areas and for fuel-burning appliances shall be provided as required in the Mechanical Code and in this Code. Where mechanical ventilation is provided in lieu of the natural ventilation required by Section 304.3 of this Code, such mechanical ventilating systems shall be maintained in operational condition during the occupancy of any building or portion thereof. (Ord. 7840-NS § 2, 2022)