No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let or sublet to
another for occupancy any building, dwelling or structure, nor shall
any vacant building, dwelling or structure be permitted to exist,
which does not comply with the following requirements.
(2004 Code, sec. 153.055)
(a)
All
fixtures, receptacles, equipment and wiring shall be maintained in
a state of good repair, safe, capable of being used, and installed
and connected to the source of electric power.
(b)
Where
the determination is made, upon examination of the existing electrical
service supply, that the electrical service supply is obsolete or
is being used in a manner as would constitute a hazard to the occupants
or would otherwise constitute a hazard to life and property, the following
shall be used for determining the adequacy of the service supply and
main disconnect switch:
|
Total Number of Lighting Electrical Outlets Only
|
Capacity of Main Service Supply and Main Disconnect Switch
|
|---|---|
|
0 - 24
|
60 amp service
|
|
25 - 50
|
100 amp service
|
(c)
The
minimum capacity of the service supply and the main disconnect switch
shall be sufficient to adequately carry the total load required.
(2004 Code, sec. 153.056)
