Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-55
SAME—HEATING FACILITIES
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(A) Whenever a dwelling unit has supplied heating facilities, and facilities should be properly installed, be maintained in reasonably good working condition and be capable of adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms contained therein, or intended for use by the occupants thereof, to a temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit, at a distance of three feet above floor level, when the outdoor temperature is at or above ten degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Whenever a dwelling unit does not have supplied heating facilities, it shall contain a sufficient number of chimney outlets to permit the occupant, through the use of space heaters furnished by the occupant, to adequately heat all habitable rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms contained therein, or intended for use by the occupants thereof, to a temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit at a distance three feet above floor level, when the outdoor temperature is at or above ten degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Every supplied central heating system shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The central heating unit shall be safe and in reasonably good operating condition. (2) Every heat duct, steam pipe and hot water pipe shall be free of leaks and shall function so that an adequate amount of heat is delivered where intended. (3) Every seal between any of the sections of a hot air furnace shall be airtight so noxious gases and fumes will not escape into the heat ducts. (B) Every supplied space heater 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 and be so installed as to provide proper draft. (3) Every fuel burning space heater shall have a fire resistant panel between it and the floor or floor covering. (4) Every space heater located within two feet of a wall shall be equipped with the insulation sufficient to prevent overheating of the wall during periods of maximum operation. (5) Every space heater smoke pipe shall be equipped with approved type thimbles or guards properly constructed of nonflammable material, at the point where the pipe goes through any wall, ceiling or partition. (1964 Code, § 12A-18)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-55, dwelling units must be equipped with heating systems—or adequate chimney outlets for tenant-supplied space heaters—capable of maintaining at least 70°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms when outdoor temperatures are as low as ten degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Where central heating is provided, all ducts, pipes, and furnace seals must be leak-free and airtight to prevent the escape of noxious gases. Supplied space heaters must be permanently installed, properly vented, and equipped with fire-resistant panels and appropriate insulation and guards to reduce fire and safety hazards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-55 generally keep all supplied heating equipment—central systems and space heaters alike—in reasonably good working condition and verify that the system can reach the 70°F threshold under the coldest conditions the ordinance contemplates. Compliant operators routinely inspect heat ducts, steam and hot water pipes, and furnace seals for leaks or gaps that could allow dangerous gases to enter living spaces. Where space heaters are supplied, operators confirm that each unit is permanently installed, properly vented to the outdoors, and fitted with the required fire-resistant panels, wall insulation, and approved thimbles or guards on smoke pipes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-55 establishes a tenant's right to a dwelling that can be adequately heated to at least 70°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, even in very cold weather. If a supplied heating system is broken, leaking, or otherwise fails to meet the ordinance's standards, tenants may document the conditions and report the issue to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies, which can include raising a code violation as a defense in certain proceedings.
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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