CHAPTER 1387
Electrical Requirements
1387.01    General requirements.
1387.02   Electrical facilities.
1387.03   Installation.
1387.04   Defective system.
 
 
CROSS REFERENCES
      National Electrical Code adopted - see BLDG. 1321.02
      Additional electrical requirements - see BLDG. 1321.10
 
 
 
1387.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
   The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. 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 does not comply with the following requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 07-0-92. Passed 10-16-07.)
1387.02 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. The provisions of subsections (a) through (d) shall be considered absolute minimum requirements. 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.
   (a)   Receptacles: Every habitable space in a dwelling unit shall contain at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area and bathroom shall contain at least one GFCI grounded type receptacle as required in the applicable electrical code. Every bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle.
   (b)   Lighting fixtures: Every public hall, interior stairway, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room and furnace room shall contain at least one electric lighting fixture. Egress corridors and stairways serving and common to multi-family dwelling units shall have emergency lighting and lighted exit signage as required by the applicable building code.
   (c)   Service: When the electrical system requires modification to correct inadequate service as defined in Section 1387.04 , the service shall be made to conform to the electrical code referenced in the applicable building code.
   (d)   Smoke detection: Smoke detectors shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the applicable building codes. Existing smoke detectors shall be required to comply with the current building code, except where such alterations would require additional removal of interior finishes.
      (Ord. 07-0-92. Passed 10-16-07.)
1387.03 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. (Ord. 07-0-92. Passed 10-16-07.)
1387.04 DEFECTIVE SYSTEM.
   Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, open conductors, missing cover plates, improper wiring methods or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the code official owner or responsible party, shall contract to have the defects be eliminated, and replace the wiring systems with conforming electrical wiring. A permit shall be obtained by an electrical contractor registered with the City of Mentor for all electrical service alterations, equipment installations, and other branch circuit wiring installations and alterations. (Ord. 07-0-92. Passed 10-16-07.)