Village of Oakwood, IL Article VI Mechanical and Electrical Requirements

§ 210-33 Scope and responsibility.

A. Scope. The provisions of this article 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 do not comply with the requirements of this article.

§ 210-34 Heating facilities.

A. Facilities required. Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section.

B. Residential buildings. Every dwelling shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 65° F. (18° C.) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.

(1) Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming, dormitory or guest rooms on terms, either express or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply sufficient heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain the room temperatures specified in this Subsection B during the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. of each day and not less than 60° F. (16° C.) during other hours.

(2) Room temperature exception. When the outdoor temperature is below the outdoor design temperature required for the locality, the owner or operator shall not be required to maintain the minimum room temperatures, provided that the heating system is operating at full capacity, with supply valves and dampers in a full open position.

C. Nonresidential structures. Every enclosed nonresidential structure shall be supplied with sufficient heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65° F. (18° C.) during all working hours of the current occupant, and not less than 50° F. at any time. Exceptions:

(1) Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling and special temperature conditions.

(2) Areas in which persons are regularly and primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.

D. Room temperature measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured at a point three feet (914 mm) from the exterior walls.

§ 210-35 Mechanical, cooking and fuel-burning 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.

C. Flue. 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.

D. Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.

E. Safety controls. All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.

F. Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space shall be provided for the fuel-burning equipment.

G. Energy conservation devices. Devices purporting 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.

§ 210-36 Electrical facilities.

A. Facilities required. Every occupied building and every building designed for nonresidential occupancy shall be provided with a functional electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section and § 210-37.

B. 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 applicable Village codes. Every dwelling shall be served by a main service that is not less than 60 amperes, three wires.

C. Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants, the structure, or adjacent properties, by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring, or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the Building Inspector shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.

§ 210-37 Electrical equipment.

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 separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounded-type receptacle. Every bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle.

C. Lighting fixtures. Every public hall, interior stairway, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, and furnace room shall contain at least one electric lighting fixture.