No person shall occupy as owner, occupant or let another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the requirements of this section:
(a) Electrical Outlets and Fixtures. Every dwelling unit and all public and common areas shall be supplied with electrical service, outlets, and fixtures which shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to a source of electric power in a manner prescribed by the ordinances. The minimum capacity of such service shall be as follows:
(1) 100 ampere service. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with at least 100 ampere service.
(2) Temporary wiring and extension cords. Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring.
(Ord. 1063. Passed 7-22-96.)
(b) Hallways and stairs. Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling shall be adequately lighted by natural or artificial light at all times, so as to provide in all parts thereof at least ten foot candles of light at the tread or floor level. Every public hall and stairway in structures containing not more than two dwelling units may be supplied with conveniently located light switches controlling an adequate lighting system which may be turned on when needed instead of full-time lighting.
(Ord. 980. Passed 10-11-93.)