Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 156 HOUSING CODE (1) In lieu of openable windows for natural ventilation, adequate ventilation may be a system of mechanical ventilation which provides not less than two air changes per hour in all habitable rooms or bathrooms or toilet compartments. (2) No mechanical exhaust system exhausting vapors, gases, or odors shall be discharged into an attic, crawl space, or cellar unless such attic, crawl space, or cellar is adequately vented to the outside. (3) Any kitchen or kitchenette lacking natural ventilation shall be equipped with a system of mechanical ventilation which provides at least two air changes per hour in said room. The system shall exhaust and discharge directly to outside air. 9. Heating. A. Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms located therein to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit and shall be capable of maintaining in all said locations a minimum temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit at a distance of three feet above the floor level at all times. Such heating facilities shall be so designed and equipped that heat, as herein specified, is available for all dwelling units and rooming units. B. Every central heating unit, space heater, water heater, and cooking appliance shall be located and installed in such a manner so as to afford reasonable protection against involvement of egress facilities or egress routes in the event of uncontrolled fire in the structure. C. Every fuel burning heating unit or water heater shall be effectively vented in a safe manner to a chimney or duct leading to the exterior of the building. The chimney, duct, and vent shall be of such design as to assure proper draft and shall be adequately supported. D. No fuel burning furnace shall be located within any sleeping room or bathroom unless provided with adequate ducting for air supply from the exterior, and the combustion chamber for such heating unit shall be sealed from the room in an airtight manner. Fuel burning water heaters are prohibited in bathrooms and sleeping rooms. E. Every steam or hot water boiler and every water heater shall be protected against overheating by appropriate pressure and temperature limit controls. Such controls shall have a properly installed extension pipe on the pressure temperature control valve. F. Every fuel burning space heating unit and water heater shall be equipped with an electronic ignition or with a pilot light and an automatic control to interrupt the flow of fuel to the unit in the event of a failure of the ignition device. All such heating units shall have a limit control to prevent overheating. 10. Electrical Requirements. A. Every habitable room shall contain at least two separate floor- or wall-type electric double convenience outlets which shall be situated a CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1337 -