§ 6-126. Electrical system, outlets, and lighting.

(a)

Any structure using power must be connected to an approved source of electric power. Every electric outlet and fixture shall be maintained and safely connected to an approved electrical system. The electrical system shall not constitute a hazard to the occupants of the structure by reason of inadequate or inactive service, improper fusing, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or similar reasons.

(b)

All inhabited dwelling units must have active electrical service from an approved electrical source.

(c)

In addition to other electrical system components that may be used to meet cooking, refrigeration and heating requirements listed elsewhere in this section, the following outlets and lighting fixtures are required:

(1)

Every habitable room shall contain at least one operable electric outlet and one operable electric light fixture, otherwise two operable outlets are required if electric fixture lighting is not present.

(2)

Every toilet compartment or bathroom shall contain at least one operable electric light fixture and one outlet. Every laundry, furnace room, and all similar non-habitable spaces shall have one operable electric light fixture.

(3)

Every public hallway, corridor and stairway in apartment houses, hotels and social care facilities shall be adequately lighted at all times.

(Ord. No. 1533, § 1(Exh. A), 8-12-2014)