(A) Outlets required. Where there is electric service available to a structure, every habitable room of a rental unit, and every guest room, shall contain at least two separate and remote outlets, one of which may be a ceiling or wall type electric light fixture. In a kitchen, three separate and remote wall type electric convenience outlets or two convenience outlets and one ceiling or wall type electric light fixture shall be provided. Every public hall, toilet room, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room shall contain at least one electric light fixture. In addition to the electric light fixture in every bathroom and laundry room there shall be provided at least one electric outlet.
(B) 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.
(C) Defective system. Where it is found, in the opinion of the Code Official, that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure by reason of unsafe service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, defects shall be required to be corrected. If electrical violations are cited which require the existing electrical system of a structure to be substantially upgraded, the Code Official, owner, or tenant may have the City Electrical Inspector conduct an inspection of the electrical system.
(Ord. 27-92, passed 9-14-92)