Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with electric service, outlets and fixtures installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the electrical code for the city. The following electric outlets are required:
(A) Every habitable room of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall contain at least two separate and remote outlets, one of which may be a ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture.
(B) In kitchens, three separate and remote wall-type outlets and one ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture shall be provided.
(C) Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, or furnace room shall contain at least one electric light fixture.
(D) In addition to the electric light fixture in every bathroom and laundry room there shall be provided at least one electric outlet.
(E) Extension cords. Temporary wiring shall not be used to fulfill the electrical service and facilities required by this section. When extension cords are used, they shall run directly from portable electrical fixtures to convenient outlets. Extension cords shall not lie under rugs or other floor coverings, nor extend through doorways, transoms, or similar openings.
(F) No dwelling unit shall be crosswired unless the electric service for that unit is paid for by the building owner. The following procedures shall apply when a tenant reasonably suspects that his or her dwelling unit is crosswired:
(1) The tenant, at his or her own expense, shall hire a licensed electrician to inspect the premises for such crosswiring. The building owner shall be notified of this inspection at least five working days in advance and shall not unreasonably refuse to restrict access to any portions of the building which must be inspected for the electrician to make an accurate determination of crosswiring.
(2) If the electrician determines that cross-wiring exists, a written report clearly describing the crosswiring shall be provided to the tenant. The tenant may file a copy of the report with the Department.
(3) If a report of crosswiring has been filed with the Department within the preceding year, a subsequent tenant of the same dwelling unit may request that the Department notify the building owner of a violation of this section provided that the crosswiring described in the report was not corrected by rewiring and the tenant demonstrates that he or she is paying for the dwelling unit electrical service.
(4) Upon receipt of an electrician's report of crosswiring, the Department shall give the building owner notice of a violation of this section.
(5) The building owner shall correct the violation by providing evidence that the crosswiring has been eliminated by rewiring or by demonstrating that he or she has assumed responsibility for payment of the entire cost of the affected unit's electric service.
('71 Code, § 13-76) (Ord. passed 4-15-80; Am. Ord. passed 2-15-94) Penalty, see § 150.999