[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.
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]
1.
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.
[Amended by Ord. 2013-03, 7/29/2013]
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.
