CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SEVENTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. O-26-22 ENACTMENT NO. _____________________
SPONSORED BY: Tammy Fiebelkorn
ORDINANCE
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Amending Section 14-3-3-2 Of The Uniform Housing Code To Establish Cooling System Performance Requirements (Fiebelkorn)
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WHEREAS, Adequate cooling is essential to the health and wellbeing of tenants; and
WHEREAS, Cooling systems are a necessity in this region and the City's Uniform Housing Code requires cooling facilities in all dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, Changing weather patterns have extended the periods during which cooling is required; and
WHEREAS, Cooling systems must effectively reduce indoor temperatures relative to outdoor conditions to be functional.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
SECTION 1. The Uniform Housing Code, ROA 1994, Section 14-3-3-2 is amended as follows:
? 14-3-3-2 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation.
(1) Heating and Cooling.
(a) Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68? F at a point of three feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. Such facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with the City's currently adopted New Mexico Mechanical Code as adopted in the UAC.
(b) Unvented fuel-burning heaters shall not be permitted. All heating devices or appliances shall be of an approved type. Ovens, stoves or ranges, or other cooking appliances shall not be used for the purpose of heating any portion of a dwelling. Approved portable space heaters may only be used as the sole source of heating on a temporary basis when the permanent heating system is being repaired or replaced.
(c) Every dwelling unit shall be provided with cooling facilities.
(i) Acceptable cooling faci...
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