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1005.08 1005.09 c. Heating Equipment: Every space heating, cooking and water heating device located in a dwelling or multiple dwelling shall be properly installed, connected and maintained and capable of performing the function for which it was designed in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. d. Electrical Service, Outlets and Fixtures: All residential structures and dwelling units shall be supplied with electrical service that is adequate to safely meet the electrical needs of the structure and dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities. Every electrical outlet and fixture shall be installed, maintained and connected to the source of electrical power in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code 19. (1988 Code ∋93.10) Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or insulation, or deterioration and damage, the Enforcement Officer shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard. 1005.09: LIGHTING AND VENTILATION STANDARDS: No person shall occupy, as owner-occupant, or let to another for occupancy any dwelling, multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking and eating therein which does not comply with the following requirements: Subd. 1. Natural Light in Habitable Rooms: Every habitable room shall have at least one window of approved size facing directly to the outdoors or to a court; provided, that if connected to a room or areas used seasonally (e.g.,porch), then adequate daylight must be possible through this interconnection. Minimum total window area, measured between stops, for every habitable room shall be ten percent (10%) of the floor area of such room. Whenever walls or other portions of like obstructions are located less than three feet (3') from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room, such a window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors and shall not include as contributing to the minimum total window area. Subd. 2. Natural Light in Nonhabitable Rooms: Every room, other than a habitable room, used or occupied by persons, except rooms with infrequent occupancy, shall be provided with one or more windows opening directly on a street or on a court or ventilating skylights conforming to the requirements of this Section, or such rooms shall be provided with an approved means of mechanical ventilation. Subd. 3. Light in Nonhabitable Work Space: Every laundry, furnace room and all similar nonhabitable work space shall have one supplied electric light fixture available at all times. 19 See Chapter 1003 of this Title for Electrical Code.