[Amended 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 17-2011]
(A) 
Any owner or person-in-charge of a structure who fails, refuses, or neglects to provide and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment in compliance with the provisions of this article shall be deemed to be in violation of this chapter.
(B) 
It shall be unlawful to occupy as an owner-occupant or to permit another person to occupy any structure which does not comply with the requirements of this article.
[Amended 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 17-2011]
(A) 
Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms based on the winter design dry-bulb temperature for the locality indicated in the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Cooking appliances shall not be used to provide space heating to meet the requirements of this section.
(B) 
Heat supply.
(1) 
Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one (1) or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from September 15th to May 31st to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
(2) 
Exception. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required, provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter design dry-bulb temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State.
(C) 
Work spaces.
(1) 
Indoor work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 15th to May 31st to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
(2) 
Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions, and areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
(D) 
Public spaces. Indoor public spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 15th to May 31st to maintain a temperature of not less than 68° F (20° C) in accordance with the Building Code of New York State during the period the spaces are occupied.
(E) 
Room temperature measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured three (3) feet (914 mm) above the floor near the center of the room and two (2) feet (610 mm) inward from the center of each exterior wall.
(A) 
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.
(B) 
Removal of combustion products. All fuel-burning equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent, except if labeled for unvented operation.
(C) 
Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.
(D) 
Safety controls. All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.
(E) 
Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space containing the fuel-burning equipment shall be provided for the fuel-burning equipment.
(F) 
Energy conservation devices. Devices intended to reduce fuel consumption by attachment to a fuel-burning appliance, 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.
(A) 
Facilities required. Every occupied building shall be provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, except for owner-occupied, one-family dwellings.
(B) 
Electrical system hazards. 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 receptacle and lighting outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the defects shall be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
(A) 
Installation. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner.
(B) 
Receptacles. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain at least two (2) separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain at least one (1) grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter. Every bathroom shall contain at least one (1) receptacle. Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection.
(C) 
Lighting fixtures. Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room shall contain at least one (1) electric lighting fixture.
Duct systems shall be maintained free of obstructions and shall be capable of performing the required function.
[Amended 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 17-2011]
(A) 
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained in all residential or residentially-used dwelling units. The failure, neglect or refusal to install and/or maintain such detector shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(B) 
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained within each dwelling unit, and/or on each floor of a building or structure in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms, and/or the vicinity of each room used for sleeping purposes, and/or each floor where a carbon monoxide source is located. The failure, neglect or refusal to install and/or maintain such detectors shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(C) 
It shall be unlawful for an owner, occupant, or person-in-charge of property to fail, refuse or neglect to maintain carbon monoxide detectors in an operative condition at all times.