Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) There shall be maintained in good operational condition in every multiple dwelling and hotel, electrical service which shall comply with the electrical requirements in effect at the time the structure first became a multiple dwelling or hotel.
(b) The following electrical installations shall be provided and hereafter properly maintained in all hotels and multiple dwellings:
1. All entrances and exits shall be illuminated by exterior lights sufficient to provide safe passage for persons of normal vision. Exterior lighting fixtures shall be controlled by interior wall switches, located for convenient and readily accessible use except if such lights are controlled by an automatic timer or photoelectric control device.
2. Every kitchen shall be provided with a minimum of two duplex receptacle outlets.
3. Each basement shall be wired for a minimum of one lighting fixture for use as general illumination. All enclosed areas to which occupants of the building have access shall be provided with at least one lighting fixture. Stairwell and laundry area lighting fixtures shall not be counted as part of the required basement lighting fixtures.
4. Laundry areas shall be provided with illumination. The laundry circuit shall be an individual circuit. A wall-mounted grounding type duplex receptacle outlet shall be provided, located near the laundry equipment.
5. Heating equipment requiring electrical energy for operation or control shall be provided with an individual circuit.
6. Service and circuiting shall be adequate for the electrical load being served. If the electrical load in a building is excessive, the load shall be reduced or service shall be increased so as to be adequate.
7. Existing wiring and equipment shall be kept in good repair.
(c) Over-current protection devices shall be provided. Under no circumstances shall the capacity of over-current protection devices exceed the rated capacity of all connected wiring as determined by the National Electrical Code.
(d) No extension lines shall be utilized except in conformity with the following standards:
1. No cords shall be used which are not listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
2. Maximum length shall not exceed eight feet and minimum wire size shall not be less than No. 18 (AWG).
3. No extension cord shall be used that is rated for a lower current carrying capacity than is required by the appliance(s) to which it is connected.
4. No extension cord shall pass under any rug or carpet or across any path of travel or be used in any other location where it would create a hazardous condition.
5. No frayed, worn or otherwise damaged extension cord shall be used.
(e) There shall be available in each habitable room sufficient electrical outlets to enable occupants to utilize the room for function for which it is designed without use of loose cords or extension lines prohibited in (d)4 above.
