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~ 331.5-13 - (c) Heating Capacity. A heating facility or appliance shall be installed in each dwelling subject to the provisions of this .chapter. The use of solid fuel or solar heating devices shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this section. If nonrenewable fuel is used in the dwelling, rooms so heated shall meet current insulation standards. (d) Electrical requirements. No dwelling or appurtenant structure constructed pursuant to this chapter shall be required to be connected to a source of electrical power, or wired, or otherwise fitted for electrification, except as set forth in this subsection. If electrical wiring or appliances are installed, the installation shall be in accordance with *_he provisions of the Nata_onal Electrical Code for sir_gle-family dwellings. In structures where electrical usage is to be confined to one or more rooms of a structure, the remainder of the structure shall not be required to be wired or otherwise fitted for electrification unless the Chief Building Official determines that electrical demands are reasonably expected to exceed the wiring capacity of the area that is to be wired. In such instances, the Chief Building Official may require such further electrification of the structure as may be necessary to meet the excess anticipated demand. - The provisions of this subsection apply to buildings which include a workshop, kitchen, or other single room which may require electrifi-~ cation if there is no expectation of further electrical demand. (e) ~2oom Dimension Requirements. The only room dimension or other room requirements for a structure constructed pursuant to this chapter ' shall be as follows: 3edrooms shall be equipped with either a door to the outside or an exterior window with 5.7 square feet of openable area for emergency exit. The window shall have a rrcinimum width of ?0 inches, a . mini.mu~z height of 2~a ~:nches, and the window sill shall not be more than 44 inches above the bedroom floor. {f) Sanitation Facilities. A bathtub or shower and a lavatory, or alternate bathing axed washing facility shall be provided at the dwelling sate. - A water closet shall not be required when an alternative system is provided a.:d has been approved by the County Health Department. Where an alternative to the water closet is installed, a system for the dis- posal or treatment of gregwater shall be provided to the dwelling. Greywater systems shall b~ designed according to water availability, use~and discharge. Rw. 7114/x- ~ - - - '