City of Marceline, MO Article VIII Illumination And Electricity

Section 505.190 Illumination And Electricity Requirements.

[R.O. 2003 § 505.190; Ord. No. 27.450 Art. VIII §§ 1 — 4, 11-15-1976]

A. Performance Requirement. Each room shall have adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal, indoor activities and to support the health and safety of occupants. Sufficient electrical sources shall be provided to permit use of essential electrical appliances while assuring safety from fire.

B. Minimum Ventilation Requirements.

1. The dwelling unit shall be free from dangerous levels of air pollution, such as carbon monoxide, sewer gas, fuel gas, dust and harmful air pollutants.

2. All living rooms and sleeping rooms shall include at least one (1) window which can be opened.

C. Outlet Requirements.

1. Two (2) electrical outlets, of which only one (1) may be an overhead or wall light, shall be present and operable in the living room and in each bedroom. At least one (1) duplex convenience outlet is required.

2. A ceiling or wall-type light fixture shall be present and working in the bathroom and kitchen area. In addition, at least one (1) duplex convenience outlet is required.

D. Bathroom Ventilation Requirements. Bathroom areas shall have one (1) openable window or other adequate exhaust ventilation.

E. Window Requirements. Windows shall be glazed and fit properly and have adequate inside locks for safety.