Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.21
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND LIGHTS
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Every habitable room shall contain electric convenience outlets as required by the building provisions of this code. Every such outlet and fixture shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in a good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a safe manner. GFCI receptacles shall be required for outlets located within 6 feet of a water source, including kitchen, baths or laundry. In addition, GFCI receptacles with inuse bubble covers shall be required for outlets located on the exterior of a building. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99
Schiller Park § 98.21 requires that every habitable room be equipped with electrical outlets meeting the building code's standards, and that all outlets and fixtures be properly installed, safely connected, and kept in good working order. Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles are specifically required for any outlet within six feet of a water source, such as those in kitchens, bathrooms, or laundry areas. Outlets on the exterior of a building must have GFCI receptacles fitted with in-use bubble covers to protect against moisture exposure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Schiller Park should ensure that every habitable room contains the number of electrical outlets required by the building code and that all outlets and fixtures are properly installed and maintained in safe working condition under § 98.21. Compliant operators routinely verify that GFCI receptacles are installed at any outlet within six feet of a water source — including kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms — and that all exterior outlets are equipped with GFCI receptacles and in-use bubble covers. Routine inspections and prompt repairs help demonstrate ongoing compliance with these electrical safety standards, with penalties for violations referenced in § 98.99.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Schiller Park § 98.21, tenants have a right to habitable rooms with properly installed, safely maintained electrical outlets, and to GFCI protection at outlets near water sources and on building exteriors. If outlets are missing, damaged, improperly installed, or lack required GFCI protection, this may constitute a code violation that a tenant can document and report to the appropriate Schiller Park code enforcement authority. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a violation of § 98.21 could be raised in the context of habitability concerns or other available remedies.
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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