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CHAPTER 6 NIECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUlREMENTS SECTION PM-601.0 GENERAd. PM-601.1 Scope: The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. PM-601.2 Responsibility: 'i'he 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 which dces not comply with the require- ments of this chapter. SECTION PP11-602.0 HEATING FACILITIES PM-602.1 Facilities required: Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section_ PM-602.2 Residential buildings: Every dwelling shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 65 degrees F. (18 degrees C.) in all habitable rooms, hothrooms and toifet rnoms based on the outside design temperature required for the locality by the mechanical code listed in Chapter 8. PM-602Z.1 Heat supply: Every oxmer and operotor of any building who rents, leases or (et.r one or more dwelling unit, 1•ooming unit, dormiton• or guestroom on terms, either ex- press or implied, to furnish heat to the ncc•upants thereof shall supply sufficient heat during the period from [DATE] co [DATE] to maintain the room temperatures specified in Section PM- 6022 during the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. of each day and not less than 60 degrees F. (16 degrees C.) during other hours. PM-602Z.2 Room temperature exception: When the out- door temperature is below the outdoor design temperature required for the locality by the mechanical code listed in Chapter 8, the owner or operator shall not be required to maintain the minimum room temperatures, provided that the heating system is operating at full capacity, with supply valves and dampers in a full open position. PM-6023 Nonresidential structures: Every enclosed occupied work space shall be supplied with sufficient heat during the period from [oATE] to [DA't'E] to maintain a temperature of not less than 65 degrees F. (18 derrees C.) during all working hours. 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. PM-602.4 Room temperature measurement: The required room temperatures shall be measured at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor and 3 feet (914 mm) from the exterior walls. SECTION PIVI-603.0 MAECHAMICAL EQUIPMENT PM-603.1 Mechanical equipment: All mechanical equipment, fireplaces and solid fuel-buming appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of performing the intended function. PM-603.2 Cooking and heating equipment: All cooking and heating equipment, components and accessories in every heat- ing, cooking and water-heating device shall be maintained free from leaks and obstructions. PM-6033 Flue: All fuel-buming equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent. Exception: Fuel-burning equipment and appliances which are labeled for unvented operation. P1VI-603.4 Clearances: All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained. PM-603.5 Safety controls: All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation_ PM-603.6 Combustion air: A supply of air for complete com- bustion of the fuel and for ventilotiai of the space shall be provided for the fuel-buming equipment. PM-603.7 Energy conservation devices: Devices purporting to reduce fuel consumption by attachment to a fuel-buming ap- pliance, to the fuel supply line thereto, or to the vent outlet or vent piping therefrom, shall not be installed unless labeled for such purpose and the installation is specifically approved. SECTION PM-604.0 ELECTRICAL FACILITIES PM-604.1 Facilities required: Every occupied building shall be provided with an elecvical system in compliance with the re- quirements of this section and Section PM-605.0. PM-604.2 Service: The size and usage of appliances and equip- ment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with NFiPA 70 listed in Chapter 8. Every dwelling shall be served by a main service that is not less than 60 amperes, three wires. 17