Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-130
Electric service, outlets, and fixtures
Operative Text
Every rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit and all public and common areas shall be supplied with electric service, functioning over-current protection devices, electric outlets, and electric fixtures which are properly installed, all of which shall be maintained in good and safe working conditions and shall be connected to a source of electric power in a manner prescribed by the ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city and by the laws of the state. The minimum capacity of such electric service and the minimum number of electric outlets and fixtures shall be as follows: (1) Dwellings containing two or more rental dwelling units shall have at least the equivalent of 60 ampere, three-wire electric service per dwelling unit. (2) Rental dwelling units shall have an electric circuit system that complies with the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted by the city. (3) Every habitable room shall comply with the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted by the city, concerning floor or wall-type electric convenience outlets, and in no case shall any habitable room have fewer than two such electric outlets; provided, however, that one ceiling or wall-type light fixture may be supplied in lieu of one required electric outlet. (4) Every water closet compartment, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and furnace room shall contain at least one supplied ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture, and every bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room shall contain at least one electric convenience outlet. (5) Every public corridor and stairway in every multiple-tenant dwelling shall be adequately lighted by natural or electric light at all times at one footcandle at floor level, so as to provide effective illumination in all its parts. (6) A convenient switch or equivalent device for turning on a light in each rental dwelling unit shall be located near the point of entrance to such unit.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-130 establishes baseline electrical standards for rental dwellings and their common areas. Every rental unit must have properly installed, safely maintained electric service, outlets, and fixtures connected to power in compliance with city and state requirements. The rule sets specific minimums: at least 60-ampere three-wire service per unit in multi-unit buildings, at least two outlets in every habitable room, designated light fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens, adequate corridor and stairway lighting at one footcandle at floor level, and a light switch near each unit's entrance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties subject to Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-130 generally ensure that all electrical systems are installed and maintained in good, safe working order in compliance with the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the city. Compliant operators verify that multi-unit buildings provide at least 60-ampere three-wire service per unit, that every habitable room has no fewer than two outlets (or one outlet and one ceiling/wall fixture), and that kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and furnace rooms each have the required fixtures and outlets. Common areas such as corridors and stairways in multi-tenant dwellings are kept adequately lit at all times, and a functioning light switch is positioned near each unit's entrance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-130, tenants in rental dwellings have a right to electrical service, outlets, and fixtures that meet the specific minimums set out in the provision, all maintained in safe working condition. If a unit lacks required outlets, has inadequate corridor lighting, or has electrical components that are not functioning safely, these conditions may constitute a violation of this section. Tenants who believe their rental does not meet these standards may consider documenting the conditions, notifying the landlord in writing, and contacting the appropriate city code enforcement or housing inspection office; tenant-rights organizations can also help explain 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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