The provisions of this section shall govern the minimum electrical facilities and equipment to be provided in rental units. All electrical facilities and equipment shall comply with the requirements herein prescribed insofar as they are applicable.
The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such electrical facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy, as owner-occupant, or let to another for occupancy or use, any premises which do not comply with the following requirements:
(a) Electrical Facilities. Every building, or part thereof, used for human occupancy shall be adequately and safely provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section and with other applicable requirements of this Building and Housing Code. The provisions of paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) hereof shall be considered absolute minimum. The size of units and the usage of appliances and equipment shall be used as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with NFIPA 70, the National Electrical Code.
(1) Electrical outlets. Every habitable room shall contain at least one floor or wall-type electrical outlet and one ceiling electrical lighting fixture or two electrical convenience outlets. Every water closet compartment, bathroom, hall, furnace room or laundry room shall contain at least one wall- or ceiling-type electric light fixture. Every electrical outlet and fixture shall be properly installed and maintained in good and safe working condition, and connected to an approved source of electrical power in a safe, approved manner.
(2) Service. When the electrical system requires modification to correct inadequate service, as defined in subsection (c) hereof, the service shall be corrected to a minimum of sixty ampere, three-wire service.
(b) Installation. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable laws. All electrical equipment shall be of an approved type.
(c) Defective Systems. Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the Code Official shall require the defects to be eliminated.
(Ord. 2285. Passed 1-14-91.)