South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)

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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
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Every dwelling unit shall have heat generating equipment properly installed and
capable of safely heating all rooms except those used exclusively for sleeping
purposes to a temperature of at least seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit measured at a
distance of thirty-six (36) inches above the floor level, under ordinary minimum
winter conditions.
The requirements of this section shall not apply to dwelling units used solely for
seasonal occupancy during the months of March through October.
(Code 1966, § 5-5-2.1)

Sec. 12-153. Venting requirements when heat not furnished by central heating.

When heat is not furnished by a central heating plant, each dwelling unit shall
be provided with one or more masonry flues and smoke or vent pipe connections or
approved equal arrangement to vent satisfactorily and safely any heating unit.
(Code 1966, § 5-5-2.2)

Secs. 12-154--12-174. Reserved.
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ARTICLE VII. GENERAL SPACE, USE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS

Sec. 12-175. Compliance with standards prerequisite to occupying or letting dwelling
unit.

No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit, for
the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements
for space, use and occupancy: