Every building used for occupancy shall be adequately and safely provided with an electrical system. The provisions of this section shall be considered the absolute minimum. However, the size of the unit and the usage of appliances and equipment shall be the basis for determining the need for additional facilities. All outlets and fixtures shall be properly installed, maintained in good and safe working order and connected to a source of electrical power in a safe, approved manner.
(a) Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with at least sixty-ampere service.
(b) Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring.
(c) Every non-habitable room, including water closet compartments, bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms and public halls shall contain at least one supplied ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture.
(d) All electric lights and outlets in bathrooms shall be controlled by switches which are of such design as shall minimize the danger of electric shock, and such lights and outlets shall be installed and maintained in such condition as to minimize the danger of electrical shock. At least one receptacle of the grounding type shall be installed for connection of laundry appliances. All receptacles exposed to the outdoors shall be of the grounding type.
(Ord. 1992-16. Passed 4-6-92.)