Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-120
SAME—HEATING FACILITIES
Operative Text
(A) Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care, proper use and proper operation of heating facilities. (B) Every space heater furnished by the occupant shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in reasonably good working condition and shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) No space heater burning solid, liquid or gaseous fuels shall be of a portable type. (2) Every space heater burning solid, liquid or gaseous fuels shall be properly vented to a chimney or duct leading to outdoor space. (3) Every fuel-burning space heater shall have a fire resistant panel beneath it. (4) Every space heater located within two feet of a wall should be equipped with insulation sufficient to prevent overheating of the wall during periods of maximum operation. (5) Every space heater smoke pipe shall be equipped with guards properly constructed of nonflammable material, at the point where the pipe goes through a wall, ceiling or partition. (Code 1964, § 12A-8)
Section 15-120 of Bellevue, Nebraska's housing code addresses responsibilities related to heating facilities in dwelling units. Under subsection (A), occupants bear responsibility for using and operating heating facilities with reasonable care. Subsection (B) sets out specific safety standards for occupant-furnished space heaters, including requirements that fuel-burning heaters be non-portable, properly vented to the outdoors, equipped with a fire-resistant panel beneath them, insulated when near walls, and fitted with nonflammable guards where smoke pipes pass through walls, ceilings, or partitions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15-120, the code places primary responsibility for the proper use and operation of heating facilities on the occupant, but property owners and managers generally ensure that any landlord-furnished heating equipment meets the structural and safety standards outlined in the provision. Compliant operators typically document the condition of heating systems at move-in and move-out, and they verify that any space heaters they supply meet venting, fire-resistance, and installation requirements. Keeping records of inspections and maintenance helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-120 makes occupants responsible for the reasonable care and proper operation of heating facilities, including any space heaters they bring into the unit. Tenants who furnish their own space heaters should be aware that the provision sets specific safety requirements—such as proper venting, fire-resistant panels, and nonflammable pipe guards—that apply to those appliances. If questions arise about heating conditions or code compliance, tenants can contact the City of Bellevue's code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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