PM-407.1 Electrical service: Every occupied dwelling shall be
provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this
section. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis
for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the
electrical code. Every dwelling shall be served by a main service that is not
less than 60 amperes, three wires, 120/240 or 120/208 volts, single
phase.
PM-407.2 Safe installation: All electrical equipment,
wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and
approved manner by a qualified Licensed electrical contractor in accordance with
Subcode "E". Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure
constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate
service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation,
deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the code official shall require
the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
PM-407.3
Receptacles: Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain at least two
separate and remote receptacle outlets spaced a maximum of 12 feet (3658 mm)
apart measured along the perimeter of the room or a minimum of one such
receptacle plus a ceiling light fixture. Every laundry area shall contain at
least one grounded type receptacle.
PM-407.3.1 Kitchen receptacles:
At least one 20 ampere circuit shall be provided to serve the receptacle
outlets in the kitchen and dining area.
PM-407.3.2 Special
appliances: Individual branch circuits shall be provided as required to
comply with the electrical code for any fixed appliances or equipment; rated at
more than 1400 watts or the space specifically provided for such items. One
additional 20 ampere circuit shall be provided to serve an automatic washing
machine, if present on the premises.
PM-407.3.3 Bathroom
receptacles.[73.3] Every
bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle outlet. Any new bathroom
receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter
protection.
PM-407.4 Lighting fixtures: Every public hall,
interior stairway, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room and furnace
room shall contain at least one electric lighting fixture.
PM-407.4.1
Outdoor lighting fixture: Every owner or operator of every multiple-family
dwelling shall provide an outside light over each entrance from the street and
in a prominent place in each side yard and rear yard sufficient to illuminate
and maintain in service 16 square feet (1.49 m
2) of ground area to
the intensity of 3 foot candles (33 lux). The light shall be turned on
automatically at sunset and shall remain on until sunrise the following
morning.