South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)

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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
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Where there is electric service available from power lines which are not more
than three hundred (300) feet away from a dwelling, every habitable room shall
contain at least two (2) separate wall type electric convenience outlets or one such
convenience outlet and one ceiling or wall type electric light fixture. Every such
outlet and fixture shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe
working condition and shall be connected to the source of electric power in
accordance with the American Insurance Association (successor to the National Board
of Fire Underwriters). No temporary wiring shall be used except extension cords which
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run directly from portable electric fixtures to convenience outlets, and which do not
lie under rugs or other floor coverings, nor extend through doorways, transoms or
other openings through structural elements.
(Code 1966, § 5-5-1.4)

Sec. 12-151. Passageway and staircase lighting requirements.

Every portion of any passageway or staircase common to two (2) or more dwelling
units in a building used for human habitation shall be illuminated naturally or
artificially at all times with an illumination of at least two (2) foot candles (two
(2) lumens per square foot) in the darkest portion of the normally traveled stairs
and passageways. Such means of illumination in dwellings of three (3) dwelling units
or less with a common passageway may be controlled by switches that may be turned on
as needed.
(Code 1966, § 5-5-1.5)

Sec. 12-152. Required heating equipment.