1751.04. Safety requirements.
   (a)   Wiring that is readily exposed inside buildings shall be in conduit, electrical metal tubing, flexible conduit or approved metal raceway. Existing BX showing no signs of rusting in dry locations will be acceptable. Every exposed wire shall have insulation which is in good condition.
   (b)   Every switch plate and outlet plate shall be properly fastened in place.
   (c)   No short circuit or break shall exist in any electric line.
   (d)   Every fixture and outlet shall function properly and shall be properly fastened in place.
   (e)   No obvious shock hazard shall exist.
   (f)   Extension cords of the proper size may be used. No temporary wiring or extension cords shall be used which lie underneath floor covering materials or extend through doorways, transoms or other similar apertures through structural elements. Gang plugs shall not be utilized.
(Ord. 118-79)
   (g)   No electric circuit shall be overloaded as a result of connecting appliances which operate at high wattages to outlets supplied with wire of inadequate size.
(1952 Code § 40-1-5.4; Ord. 847-74)
   (h)   All existing branch circuits presently protected with standard fuses must be converted to type S fuse protection.