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Page 15 of 20 (A) Scope: The provisions of this Section 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 Section. (Ord. 706, 3 -16 -1998) 4 1 -6 -2: HEATING FACILITIES: (A) Facilities Required: Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this Section. (B) Residential Occupancies: Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of seventy two degrees Fahrenheit (72 °F) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms based on the winter outdoor design temperature required for the locality by the building code located at Section 4 -1 -1 of this Title. (C) Heat Supply: Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guest room 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 sixty five degrees Fahrenheit (65 °F) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Exception: When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature required for the locality by the building code, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. (D) Occupiable Work Spaces: Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than sixty five degrees Fahrenheit (65 °F) during the period the spaces are occupied. E ;options: 1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions. 2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities. (E) Room Temperature Measurement: The required room temperatures shall be measured three feet (3') above the floor near the center of the room and two feet (2') inward from the center of each exterior wall. (Ord. 706, 3 -16 -1998) 1 3 -6 -3: MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT: (A) Mechanical Equipment: All mechanical equipment, fireplaces and solid fuel- burning appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of performing the intended function. (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. 1. Cooking Equipment: Cooking appliances shall not be used to provide space heating to meet the minimum requirements of subsection 4- 8- 6 -2(g. of this Chapter. 2. Fireplaces: Fireplaces shall not be used to provide space heating to meet the minimum requirements of subsection 4- 8- 6 -2(C) of this Chapter. 3. Cooking Equipment Not Permitted In Garage: Cooking equipment, including a kitchen range or -15- 1up: //66.113.195 .234 /MN /Burnsville /docbar.htm 6/9/2006