Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-5-4
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
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A. Compliance Required: It shall be unlawful to occupy or permit another to occupy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein which is not adequately and safely provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code adopted by the City. B. Request For Review: Wherever it is found, in the judgment of the Building Inspector, that the electrical system in the building constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the building by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, improper or inadequate grounding of the system, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the Building Inspector shall request a review of said conditions. C. Prohibited Installations: In addition to the hazards established by the Building Inspector, the following installations are prohibited and their presence shall be deemed a hazard: 1. Flush or semi-flush mounted floor convenience outlets, unless provided with an approved waterproof cover. 2. Extension cords for other than short-term, temporary use. 3. Conductor-supported pendant switches or conductor supported pendant light fixtures. 4. Loose or hanging wires. 5. Frayed or bare wires. 6. Inadequately grounded, grounded-type convenience outlets. (1997 Code)
Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING § 9-2-5-4 requires that every occupied dwelling unit be served by an electrical system that meets the National Electrical Code as adopted by the City. Certain installations are outright prohibited and automatically treated as hazards — including extension cords used as permanent wiring, frayed or bare wires, loose or hanging wires, and improperly grounded outlets. When the Building Inspector identifies any of these conditions or other electrical hazards, a formal review of those conditions is triggered.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-2-5-4, a compliant rental operator ensures that every dwelling unit's electrical system meets the City-adopted National Electrical Code before occupancy is permitted. Operators generally conduct periodic inspections to confirm that none of the specifically prohibited installations — such as extension cords used beyond temporary purposes, frayed wires, or inadequately grounded outlets — are present in any unit or common area. Maintaining documentation of electrical inspections and promptly addressing any deficiencies identified by the Building Inspector are practices associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 9-2-5-4 of Colona's Rental Housing code gives occupants the right to live in a dwelling unit with an electrical system that is safe and code-compliant. If a tenant observes conditions such as frayed wires, loose hanging wires, or extension cords being used as permanent wiring, those conditions are explicitly recognized as hazards under this provision. Tenants who believe their unit has an electrical hazard may consider contacting the Colona Building Inspector to request a review, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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