Ottawa By-law 2013-416, s. 61 — Property Standards By-law

1) Where persons are employed in duties and operations in an enclosed space or room within a building and not engaged in physical activity, the heating equipment shall be capable of providing sufficient heat in such space or rooms to maintain a temperature of not less than 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) during normal working hours. 2) The heating system required by subsection (1) shall be maintained in good working condition and be capable of heating the building to the required temperature. 3) Auxiliary heaters shall not be used as a primary source of heat. 4) A room heater shall not be placed so as to impede the free movement of persons within the room where the heater is located. 5)

Where a furnace or heating system is enclosed with walls, ceiling and door, it shall be provided with sufficient combustion air directly from the outside by ventilation duct. BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 6)

Where a heating system or part of it or any auxiliary heating system burns solid or liquid fuel, a place or receptacle for the storage of fuel shall be,

• a) provided and maintained in a convenient location; and
• b) properly constructed so as to be free from accident hazards. 7) An adequate supply of fuel shall be available at all times. 8) Every fireplace, chimney, smoke pipe, flue, vent and similar construction shall be maintained so as to be free from defects and shall prevent gases and smoke from leaking into the building. 9) Air conditioners shall be maintained in a safe mechanical and electrical condition. 10) Air conditioners which are installed and operated directly over a public sidewalk shall be equipped with proper devices for the prevention of condensation drainage upon the sidewalk. PLUMBING