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101073519 1 CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS User note: About this chapter: Chapter 6 establishes minimum performance requirements for heating, electrical and mechanical facilities serving existing structures, such as heating and air-conditioning equipment, appliances and their supporting systems; water heating equipment, appliances and systems; cooking equipment and appliances; ventilation and exhaust equipment; gas and liquid fuel distribution piping and components; fireplaces and solid fuel -burning appliances; chimneys and vents; electrical services; lighting fixtures; electrical receptacle outlets; electrical distribution system equipment, devices and wiring; and elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters. SECTION 601 GENERAL 601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. 601.2 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 that does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. SECTION 602 HEATING FACILITIES 602.1 Facilities required. Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section. 602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bath- rooms and toilet rooms based on the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Cooking appliances shall not be used, nor shall portable unvented fuel -burning space heat- ers be used, as a means to provide required heating. The installation of one or more portable space heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section. Exception: In areas where the average monthly tempera- ture is above 30°F (-1°C), a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained. 602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any build- ing who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from [DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bath- rooms and toilet rooms. Exceptions: 1. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, main- tenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. 2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C), a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained. 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from [DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied. 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. 602.5 Room temperature measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor near the center of the room and 2 feet (610 mm) inward from the center of each exterior wall. SECTION 603 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 603.1 Mechanical equipment and appliances. Mechanical equipment, appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel -burning appli- ances, 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. 603.2 Removal of combustion products. Fuel -burning equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent. Exception: Fuel -burning equipment and appliances that are labeled for unvented operation. 603.3 Clearances. Required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained. 603.4 Safety controls. Safety controls for fuel -burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation. 603.5 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. 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE° INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL 6-1 Copyright © 2020 ICC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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