(A) Wherever it is found, in the judgment of the Building Commissioner, that the electrical system in the building constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the building by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, improper or inadequate grounding of the system, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the defects shall be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
(B) (1) The Building Commissioner shall base his or her findings of hazard on accepted engineering practice standards as listed in Appendix B of the latest edition of the BOCA Basic Building Code.
(2) In addition to the hazards established by the Building Commissioner, the following installations are prohibited and their presence shall be deemed a hazard:
(a) Flush or semi-flush mounted floor convenience outlets unless provided with an approved waterproof cover;
(b) Extension cords for other than short term, temporary use;
(c) Conductor supported pendant switches or conductor supported pendant light fixtures;
(d) Loose or hanging wires;
(e) Frayed or bare wires; and
(f) Inadequately grounded, grounded type convenience outlet.
(Ord. 885, passed 1-2-1974; Am. Ord. 1102, passed 7-15-1986) Penalty, see § 151.99