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SECTION 17-601.0 HEATING 17-601.1 Residential buildings: Every dwelling unit and guestroom shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 65 degrees F. (18 degrees C.) at a level of 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor at a distance of 3 feet (914 mm) from the exterior walls in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms when the outside temperature is 0 degrees F. (-18 degrees C.). Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or guestrooms 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 degrees F. (18 degrees 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 degrees F. (16 degrees C.) during other hours. The temperature shall be measured at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor and 3 feet (914 mm) from the exterior walls. Exception: When the exterior temperature falls below 0 degrees F. (-18 degrees C.) and the heating system is operating at its full capacity, a minimum room temperature of 60 degrees F. (16 degrees C.) shall be maintained at all times. 17-601.2 Other structures: In all other structures where heating facilities are supplied or available for use, they shall be capable of adequately and safely heating areas of the structure to an appropriate temperature for work conditions. 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 that 65 degrees F. (18 degrees C.) during all working hours in all enclosed spaces or rooms where persons are employed and working. The tempera- ture shall be measured at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor and 3 feet (914 mm) from the exterior walls. Exceptions: 1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions. 2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in physical activities. 3. Areas primarily serving customers who are dressed for outdoor weather condition. 17-601.3 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 func- tioning 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 mechanical code, building code and other applicable laws or ordinances. Portable cooking and heating equipment employing flame is prohibited, except for approved residential type food trays or salvers which are heated by a candle, alcohol lamp, or similar heat source. 17-601.4 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 gas burning furnace or space heater shall not be located in any habitable space, hall, bathroom, or toilet room in a dwelling unit, except for approved floor furnaces, through the wall heaters, recessed wall heaters, and fireplace inserts. 17-601.4.1 Venting: All vented fuel-burning equipment shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent. 17-601.4.2 Clearances: shall be maintained. All required clearances to combustible materials 25