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a rental unit. 713.10 APPEALS. In case the Building Commissioner refuses to issue a license or cancels or suspends a license, the applicant may appeal from such order to the Board of Building Code Appeals. Notice of such appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Board of Building Code Appeals within fifteen days after the making of such order. The Board of Building Code Appeals, within ten days after the filing of such notice of appeal, shall proceed with the hearing of such appeal, at which hearing all parties interested shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard. The Board of Building Code Appeals shall approve, modify or annul such order from which the appeal has been perfected, and the finding of the Board of Building Code Appeals shall be final on all parties thereto. (Ord. 68-199. Passed 1-7-69.) 713.11 CONFLICT. In the event of conflict between any provisions of this chapter, including any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, and any provisions of the ordinances of the City, including any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to such ordinances, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail. (Ord. 68-199. Passed 1-7- 69. ) 713.12 HEATING CAPACITY. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with approved heating facilities capable of maintaining an average temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and water closet compartments, without forcing the facilities to operate in excess of their capacity. 713.13 SUPPLY OF HEAT. The owner or agent in charge of a structure or premises containing a rental unit, who rents or leases any rental unit therein under an agreement, expressed or implied, to supply or furnish heat to the occupants thereof, shall supply heat adequate to maintain an inside temperature of not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, water closet compartments and kitchens. Such inside temperature shall be measured in the approximate center of each room, approximately three feet above the floor. The provisions of this section shall not apply where the failure to meet minimum standards is caused by a general shortage of fuel, negligent or malicious act of the occupant or any cause beyond the control of the owner or occupant. 713.14 SUPPLY OF HOT WATER; WATER-HEATING FACILITIES. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with water-heating facilities which are installed in an approved manner, properly maintained and properly connected with hot water lines to the fixtures required to be supplied with hot water. Water-heating facilities shall be capable of heating water to such a temperature to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower and laundry facility or similar unit at a temperature of not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit at any time needed.