[R.O. 2007 §16-55; Ord. No. 3761 §8.1(a), 4-6-1970]
It shall be unlawful to occupy or permit another to occupy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein, which is not adequately and safely provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this Part 3 of Article II of Chapter 515 of this Code.
[R.O. 2007 §16-56; Ord. No. 3761 §8, 4-6-1970]
A minimum of five (5) foot-candles of daylight or artificial illumination shall be required at all times in all public halls. All habitable rooms, passageways and stairways shall be provided with electric fixtures so that they can be adequately lighted at night.
[R.O. 2007 §16-57; Ord. No. 3761 §8.1(b), 4-6-1970]
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The following shall be considered as absolute minimum requirements. Conditions such as size of the dwelling unit and usage of appliances and equipment within the unit shall be used as the basis for requiring additional electrical works.
1. 
Every dwelling unit in a single-family or two-family building shall be served by a main service not smaller than one hundred (100) ampere, three (3) No. 2 wire.
2. 
Every habitable room shall contain not less than two (2) wall or approved floor convenience outlets.
3. 
Every laundry area shall contain at least one (1) grounded type convenience outlet.
4. 
Every bathroom, laundry room, furnace room and public hall shall contain not less than one (1) ceiling or wall lighting fixture.
5. 
Every outlet and fixture shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a safe manner.
[R.O. 2007 §16-58; Ord. No. 3761 §8.1(c), 4-6-1970]
Wherever it is found, in the judgment of the Building Inspector, that the electrical system in the building constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the building by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, improper or inadequate grounding of the system, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage or for similar reasons, the defects shall be corrected to eliminate the hazard. The Building Inspector shall base his/her findings of hazard on accepted engineering practice standards as listed in the City's currently adopted Building Code.
[R.O. 2007 §16-59; Ord. No. 3761 §8.1(d), 4-6-1970]
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In addition to the hazards established by the Building Inspector, the following installations are prohibited and their presence shall be deemed a hazard:
1. 
Flush or semi-flush mounted floor convenience outlets, unless provided with an approved waterproof cover.
2. 
Extension cords for other than short-term, temporary use.
3. 
Conductor supported pendant switches or conductor supported pendant light fixtures.
4. 
Loose or hanging wires.
5. 
Frayed or bare wires.
6. 
Inadequately grounded, grounded type conventional outlets.