The following requirements shall serve as the minimum standard for electrical systems for existing One, Two and Three Family residences, when an inspection is requested or wiring is to be done. It shall be understood that this “Minimum Residential Rewire Electrical Code” shall coexist with the National Electrical Code in so far as wiring methods are concerned. Should any conflict, misunderstanding, or disagreement result from this coexistence, the National Electrical Code shall be the controlling side.
(a) Rewiring. Where a 60 ampere service or less exists in a residence, a minimum one hundred (100) ampere (3 wire single phase) service with a main breaker and 16 circuit capacity panel shall be installed.
(b) Installation Method. All work shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner.
(c) Outlets. General Rule: Each habitable room shall contain at least two (2) wall type convenience outlets located on opposite walls or as otherwise permitted by the local authority having jurisdiction, but in no case shall more outlets than required by the National Electrical Code be required. Each living room shall have four (4) duplex receptacles to supply appliances used therein unless a specific exemption is granted. Existing bathrooms shall have at least one GFCI controlled receptacle.
(d) New Outlets. All new outlets installed on new wiring shall be of the grounded type.
(e) Existing Outlets. Existing electrical outlets which are installed in a workman like manner, with approved materials, and with proper circuitry need not be changed. Existing ungrounded outlets may be replaced with new ungrounded devices. All existing outlets in unfinished basements as defined in NEC 210.8(A)(3),(4),&(5), outdoors, and outbuildings shall have ground fault circuit protection.
(f) Lighting.
(1) When lighting fixtures are or have been replaced, boxes or loompans shall be used.
(2) Existing or replacement non-metallic bathroom and kitchen fixtures need not be grounded if connected to original wiring.
(3) All existing closet lights shall comply with 410.8(B) of the National Electrical Code adopted in Chapter 1333.
(4) The following habitable rooms and areas shall contain at least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet, with the wall switch located within three (3) feet of the door in an accessible location (not behind the door):
Kitchens | Stairways |
Bathrooms | Hallways |
Dining rooms | Exterior entrances |
Bedrooms | |
Living rooms |
(5) The following areas may contain pull chain lighting fixtures:
Storage rooms | Attic areas |
Furnace rooms | Utility rooms |
Laundry rooms | Basement rooms |
(g) Kitchen Circuits. All kitchens shall have at least three grounding type duplex receptacles, on no less than two 20 ampere circuits. One circuit shall supply power for at least one counter top receptacle. Fixed appliances shall be circuited accordingly, and properly grounded. All new or existing receptacles within (6) six feet of the kitchen sink shall be GFCI protected. All other new receptacles shall comply with subsection (d) above.
(h) Laundry Circuit. All single family residences shall have a separate 20 ampere grounded circuit for a laundry receptacle, where laundry facilities exist.
(i) Furnace Circuit. A minimum of one fifteen (15) ampere separate circuit shall be provided for the heating system, when the system requires an electric circuit. No other load shall be connected to this circuit. The heating system may include furnace, humidifier and electronic filter.
(j) Knob and Tube Wiring. All original knob and tube branch circuit wiring shall be reconnected on fifteen (15) ampere circuits, and any tampered wire shall have its original insulation quality replaced. Remove all exposed knob and tube wiring in basements to the point where it is connected to refeed risers.
(k) Fuses. If Edison Base fuse holders are used, they shall be fitted with type “S” fuse adapters and fuse stats.
(l) Outbuildings. Attached and unattached buildings (with wiring) on the same premises shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code adopted in Chapter 1333. If the building is unattached and the wiring is inoperative, the wiring shall be removed.
(m) Smoke Detectors. Smoke detectors must be installed according to Chapter 1331, Ohio Residential Code for One, Two and Three Family Dwellings.
(n) Ranges, Dryers and All Other 120/240 Volt Appliances. All existing or refed units must comply with Section 250.140 of the 2002 National Electrical Code. And all new installations of the above shall comply with Sections 250.134 and 250.138 of the National Electrical Code adopted in Chapter 1333.
(Ord. 66-02. Passed 5-12-03.)