(a) All residential buildings shall be provided a minimum of sixty amperes service.
(1) Multifamily dwelling structures shall be provided additional service if the demand for power exceeds the capability of the service. This shall not require that separate service be provided for each dwelling unit. Evidence of insufficient power shall be the blowing of overprotection devices.
(2) Electrical service shall be grounded to the water service. The ground shall be continuous. All metal pipes shall be bonded to the ground. The water meter shall be jumpered so as to form a continuous ground. The grounding strap or bonding strap shall be Number Six wire or equivalent and shall be bonded to both sides.
(b) All circuits shall be provided with overprotection devices rated for the allowable ampacity of the circuit. Each circuit shall have the capacity to carry the reasonably expected load.
(c) All overprotection devices for circuits within a dwelling shall be accessible to the occupants of that dwelling. If located in the basement, the occupants of each dwelling unit shall be provided with a key to the basement.
(d) All fuses shall be of the "S" type.
(e) Each bedroom, living room, recreation room, kitchen, dining room and basement shall be equipped with two sources of power, either two convenience outlets or a light and a convenience outlet. Whenever the distance traveled would create exposure to physical hazards, the required light shall be controlled by a switch located at the entrance to the room.
(f) The use of extension cords as permanent wiring shall be prohibited. This shall include strip receptors, but not wire mold.
(g) All nonhabitable rooms, such as laundry rooms and storage rooms (not including closets, basements and attics, which are accessible by stairway), shall be illuminated. The amount of light is not specified; however, illumination shall be sufficient so as to prevent a safety hazard from existing. Attached garages shall be illuminated.
Entrances shall have a weather-tight light fixture outside. It shall be operated by a switch that is conveniently accessible. When the entrance is from an open porch, the porch light may meet this requirement.
All stairways shall be provided with a light controlled by a switch. When the stairway is located so as to provide access to the second or higher floors, the light must be controlled by a three-way switch. Such switch shall be located at the top and bottom of the stairway.
(h) All wiring shall be protected from mechanical damage.
(i) All wiring containing open splices or which has damaged insulation shall be considered dangerous.
(j) Light fixtures which are loose or broken shall be determined unsafe. This shall include convenience receptors and switch boxes which are not flush with the interior surface of the wall. Globes on light fixtures shall not be required, except when the fixture is subject to dampness or is within easy reach.
(k) Wiring subjected to dampness shall be of the proper type. Electrical wiring subjected to mechanical damage, such as hanging wires, shall be considered dangerous.
(l) Each bathroom shall be provided with a lighting fixture and at least one duplex receptacle.
(Ord. 157. Passed 7-26-88.)