Ottawa By-law 2013-416, s. 34 — Property Standards By-law

1) Every dwelling unit shall be wired for electricity unless otherwise permitted by the Chief Building Official or the Electrical Safety Authority, whichever authority is applicable. BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 2) Lighting equipment shall be installed throughout the dwelling unit to provide illumination

unless otherwise permitted by the Chief Building Official or the Electrical Safety Authority, whichever authority is applicable. 3) In a dwelling unit, three-way wall switches located at the head and foot of every stairway shall be provided to control not less than one (1) lighting outlet with a fixture for stairways with four (4) or more risers. 4) Every habitable room, except a kitchen, shall have,

• a) at least two (2) electrical outlets for the first 11 m (118 sq. ft.) or portion thereof of floor area; and
• b) one (1) electrical outlet for each additional 9 m (97 sq. ft.) or portion thereof of floor area. 5) Every kitchen shall have at least two (2) electrical duplex convenience outlets which shall be on separate grounded circuits. 6) Fuses or overload devices shall not exceed limits set by the Electrical Safety Authority. 7) An electrical light fixture shall be installed in every bathroom, powder room, laundry room, furnace room, kitchen, hall and in a stairway which is not otherwise lighted. 8) Extension cords which are not part of a fixture shall not be permitted on a semi- permanent or permanent basis where, in the opinion of the Officer, a hazardous condition exists. 9) The electrical wiring and all electrical fixtures located or used in a dwelling unit shall be installed and maintained in good working order and in conformity with the regulations of the Electrical Safety Authority. 10) An adequate supply of electric power shall be available at all times in all parts of every occupied dwelling unit except where the lease makes the tenant responsible for the supply of electricity and where the supplier has discontinued the service because of arrears in payment. 11) All artificial lighting standards, fixtures and connections installed in yards shall be kept in

a safe condition, good working order and in good repair. LIGHT