§ 116.066  ELECTRICAL.
   The electrical service, lines, switches, outlets, fixtures and fixture coverings, and support in every building or structure shall be in good repair. Broken, loose, frayed, inoperative, defective or missing portions shall be repaired or replaced. All unsafe conditions shall be corrected.
   (A)   Electrical equipment.
      (1)   All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. All electrical equipment shall be of an approved type.
      (2)   Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances and shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring. Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved outlet, power tap or multi-plug adapter and shall, except for approved multi-plug extension cords, serve only one portable appliance. The amp capacity of the extension cord shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord and shall be grounded when serving a grounded appliance. Extension cords shall be maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be attached to the structure, extend through walls, ceilings, and floors or under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage.
   (B)   Switches and outlets. Every habitable room shall be provided with at least one switched ceiling or wall light and one dual outlet.
      (1)   Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room and furnace room shall contain at least one electrical light fixture and one convenience outlet.
      (2)   Outlets within six feet of a sink or bathtub shall be ground fault interrupted (GFI) outlets.
   (C)   Hazardous electrical wiring. Electrical wiring that was installed in violation of ordinance requirements in effect at the time of installation or electrical wiring not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or that has been maintained in good condition or that is not being used in a safe manner shall be considered substandard.