(A) Installation. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner.
(B) Receptacles. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter. Every bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle. Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection. All receptacle outlets shall have the appropriate faceplate cover for the location.
(C) Luminaires. Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room shall contain not less than one electric luminaire. Pool and spa luminaires over 15 volts shall have ground fault circuit interruption protection.
(D) Wiring. Flexible cords shall not be used for permanent wiring, or for running through doors, windows, or cabinets, or concealed within walls, floors or ceilings.
(E) Generators. Portable generators shall not be used to provide the primary electrical needs for any building or structure.
(1) Exception: Portable generators may be utilized during times of emergency or after a natural disaster provided, they are operating in accordance with their listing and label. Electrical services shut-off by the service provider for non-payment of bill shall not be considered an emergency.
(Ord. 3673, passed 8-11-20)