Section 602. Heating Facilities

602.1 Facilities required. {As in IPMC}

602.2 Residential occupancies.

Dwellings must be provided with properly installed and maintained heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70^○ F (21^○ C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Cooking appliances may not be used to provide space heating to meet the requirements of this section.

602.3 Heat supply.

Every owner and operator who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, or dormitory, or guest rooms must supply sufficient heat during the period of October 1 through April 30, inclusive, to maintain an average temperature of:

1. not less than 70^◦ F (21^◦ C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, and

2. not less than 65^○ F (18^○ C) in any other room.

Exception: {Not Adopted}

602.4 Occupiable work spaces.

Indoor occupiable work spaces must be supplied with sufficient heat during the period of October 1 through April 30, inclusive, to maintain a temperature of not less that 65^○ F (18^○ C) during the period the spaces are occupied.

Exceptions: {As in IPMC}

602.5 Room temperature measurement. {As in IPMC}

602.6 Central heating units.

A central heating unit must be:

1. properly installed and maintained,

2. if fuel-burning, properly connected to an approved chimney or vent,

3. if electrically powered, properly connected to an electric circuit of adequate power,

4. if a hot-air type, equipped with proper seals between sections of the furnace to prevent fumes from escaping into heat ducts,

5. provided with all safety devices required by law, and

6. connected to ducts, pipes, or tubes that are free from leaks and obstructions.

602.7 Space-heating units.

A space-heating unit:

1. may not use gasoline or any similar highly flammable liquid fuel,

Exception: A kerosene space heater with fuel piped from an approved tank.

2. if fuel-burning, may not be a portable unit,

3. if fuel-burning, must be properly connected to an approved flue or vent,

Exception: Ornamental gas logs are permitted in a dwelling with a proper heating system if located in a vented fireplace and not in a room used for sleeping.

4. must be located to prevent and protect against overheating adjacent combustible material,

5. if using electricity, must be properly connected to an electric circuit of adequate power,

6. must be provided with all automatic and safety devices required by law,

7. may only be installed under a permit, and

8. must be properly operated.