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CHAPTER MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 601 GENERAL 601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govem the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. 601.2 Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and equip- ment 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 require- ments of this chapter. SECTION 602 HEATING FACILITIES 602.1 Facilities required. Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section. 602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room tempera- ture 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 Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Cooling appliances shall not be used to provide space heating to meet the requirements of this section. Exception: In areas where the average monthly tempera- ture is above 30 °F ( -1 °C), a minimum temperature of 65 °F (18 °C) shall be maintained. 602.3 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 [DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a temperature of not less than 68 °F (20 °C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Exceptions: 1. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, mainte- nance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. Ibe winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Cade. 2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30 °F ( -1 °C) a minimum temperature of 65 °F (18 °C) shall be maintained. 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from [DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a temperature of not less than 65 °F (18 °C) during the period the spaces are occupied. Exceptions: 1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions. 2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vig- orous physical activities. 602.5 Room temperature measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor near the center of the room and 2 feet (610 mm) inward from the center of each exterior wall. SECTION 603 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 603.1 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. 603.2 Removal of combustion products. All fuel - burning equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent. Exception: Fuel - burning equipment and appliances which are labeled for unvented operation. 603.3 Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained. 603.4 Safety controls. Ali safety controls for fuel- burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation. 603.5 Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combus- tion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space containing the fuel- burning equipment shall be provided for the fuel - burning equipment. 603.6 Energy conservation devices. Devices intended to reduce fuel consumption by attachment to afuel - burning appli- ance, to the fuel supply line thereto, or to the vent outlet or vent piping therefrom, shall not be installed unless labeled for such purpose and the installation is specifically approved. SECTION 604 ELECTRICAL FACILITIES 604.1 Facilities required. Every occupied building shall be provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section and Section 605. 604.2 Service. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the ICC Electrical Code. Dwelling units shall be served by a three -wire, 120/240 volt, single- 2006 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE" 17