[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1. 
Scope. The provisions of this Part 6 shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. All mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment shall comply with the requirements herein prescribed insofar as they are applicable.
2. 
Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy or use any premises which does not comply with the following requirements of this Part 6.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1. 
Residential Buildings.
A. 
Every owner of any structure who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units or guest room 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 15 to maintain a room temperature of not less than 65° F. (18° C.), in all habitable spaces, bathrooms, and toilet rooms during the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. of each day and maintain a temperature of not less than 60° F. (16° C.) during other hours. The temperature shall be measured at a point three feet (914 mm) above the floor and three feet (914 mm) from exterior walls.
B. 
Exception. When the exterior temperature falls below 0° F. (-18° C.) and the heating system is operating at its full capacity, a minimum room temperature of 60° F. (16° C.) shall be maintained at all times.
2. 
Other Structures.
A. 
Every owner of any structure who rents, leases, or lets the structure or any part thereof on terms, either express or implied, to furnish heat to the occupant thereof; and every occupant of any structure or part thereof who rents or leases said structure or part thereof on terms, either express or implied, to supply its own heat, shall supply sufficient heat during the period from October 1 to May 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65° F. (18° C.) during all working hours in all enclosed spaces or rooms where persons are employed and working. The temperature shall be measured at a point three feet (914 mm) above the floor and three feet (914 mm) from the exterior walls.
B. 
Exceptions:
(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.
3. 
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, and kept functioning properly so as to be free from fire, health and accident hazards. All installations and repairs shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code, or other laws or ordinances applicable thereto. Portable cooking equipment employing flame is prohibited, except for approved residential-type food trays or salvers which are heated by a candle or alcohol lamp.
4. 
Installation. All mechanical equipment shall be properly installed and safely maintained in good working condition, and be capable of performing the function for which it was designed and intended.
A. 
Flue. All fuel-burning equipment shall be connected to an approved chimney, flue or vent.
B. 
Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained.
C. 
Safety Controls. All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation.
D. 
Combustion Air. A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space shall be provided the fuel-burning equipment.
E. 
Unauthorized Devices. Devices purporting to reduce gas consumption by attachment to a gas appliance, to the gas supply line thereto, or the vent outlet or vent piping therefrom shall not be used unless labeled for such use and the installation is specifically approved.
5. 
Fireplaces. Fireplaces and other construction and devices intended for use similar to a fireplace shall be stable and structurally safe and connected to approved chimneys.
6. 
Climate Control. When facilities for interior climate control (heating, cooling, and/or humidity) are integral functions of structures used as dwelling units or other occupancies, such facilities shall be maintained and operated in a continuous manner in accordance with the designed capacity.
7. 
All newly installed wood-burners, coal-burners, wood/coal burners and kerosene heaters shall be inspected and shall be approved for safe installation prior to use.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988; amended by Ord. 2013-03, 7/29/2013; by Ord. No. 2024-03, 9/9/2024]
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Facilities Required. Every building or part thereof used for human occupancy shall be adequately and safely provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section. The provisions of § 5-603, Subsections 1A through 1C, shall be considered absolute minimum requirements. The size of unit and the usage of appliances and equipment shall be used as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the Electrical Code adopted by the local jurisdiction.
A. 
Receptacles. Every habitable space in a dwelling unit, and every guest room shall contain at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area and bathroom shall contain at least one grounded-type receptacle. Every bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle.
B. 
Lighting Fixtures. Every public hall, interior stairway, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room and furnace room shall contain at least one electric lighting fixture.
C. 
Service. When the electrical system requires modification to correct a defective system, is upgraded or a new installation, the service shall be corrected or installed at a minimum of 100 ampere, three-wire service with an external lockable service disconnect switch. All work must be in accordance with the latest version of National Electric Code and all ordinances of the Borough of Watsontown.
D. 
Solar Panels. The Borough considers the addition of solar panels to a residential or commercial property as a modification and upgrade to existing service thus requiring the installation of an external lockable service disconnect.
2. 
Installation. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable laws. All electrical equipment shall be of an approved type.
3. 
Defective System. Where it is found, in the opinion of the Code Official, 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 installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the Code Official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
[Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1. 
General. Elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators shall be maintained to safely sustain the loads to which they are subject, to operate properly, and to be free of physical and fire hazards.
2. 
Elevators.
A. 
In buildings equipped with passenger elevators, at least one elevator shall be maintained in operation at all times when the building is occupied.
B. 
Exception. Buildings equipped with only one elevator may have the elevator temporarily out of service for testings and servicing.