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" !I Subd. 2. Plumbing Systems. Every stack, waste and sewer lin shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or a health hazard. All repairs and installations must be made in accordance with provisions of the Building Code. Subd. 3. Heatin9' Equipment. Every space heating, cooking and water heating device located in a dwelling or multiple dwellin shall be properly installed, connected, maintained and capable of performing the function for which it was designed in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. Subd. 4. Electrical Service, Outlets, and Fixtures. All residential structures and dwelling units shall be supplied with electrical service that is adequate to safely meet the electrical needs of the structure and dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. Every electrical outlet and fixture shall be installed, maintained and connected to the source of electrical power in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. Subd 5. All Facilities and Equipment. All required equip- ment and all building space andp~rts in every dwelling and multip e dwelling shall b~ constructed and maintained so as to properly and safely perform their intended function in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. All housing facilities shall be maintaiJledd in a clean and sanitary condition so as not to breed insects~~nd rodents or produce dangerous or offensive gases or odors. Section 495:20 Light and ventilation. No person shall occup ~s owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy and dwelling, multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, and eating therein which does not comply with the following requirements: Subd 1. Natural Light inHabitable Rooms. Every habitable room shall have at least one window of approved size facing directly to the outdoors or to a court, provided that if connected to a room or area used seasonally (e.g. porch), then adequate daylight must be possible through this inter.....connection. Minimum total window area measured between stops for every habitable room shall be 10 percent of the floor area of such room. Whenever walls or other portions of like obstructions are located 1;ess~:than 3 feet from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room, such a window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors and shall not be included as contribu- ting to the minimum total window area. II' III