Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-54
SAME—ELECTRIC OUTLETS
Operative Text
Where there is suitable electric service available from supply lines which are not more than 300 feet away from a dwelling, including all existing dwellings now supplied with electrical service, every kitchen, living room, rooming unit, hotel unit and nursing unit within such dwelling shall contain at least two separate and remote floor or wall-type electric convenience outlets or one such convenience outlet and one supplied ceiling or wall type electric light fixture and convenience outlet; and every bedroom, dining room, toilet room, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room and public hall shall contain at least one supplied ceiling-type or wall-type electric light fixture; provided, that in lieu of one supplied ceiling-type or wall-type electric light fixture a bedroom and dining room may each contain at least two separate and remote floor or wall-type electric convenience outlets. Every such outlet and fixture shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in reasonably good working condition and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a proper manner and in conformance with the electrical code of the city. (1964 Code, § 12A-18)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-54, dwellings within 300 feet of available electric service lines must meet specific minimum electrical outlet and fixture standards in each room type. Kitchens, living rooms, and similar units require at least two separate wall or floor outlets, or one outlet paired with a ceiling or wall light fixture, while bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways must have at least one ceiling or wall light fixture. All outlets and fixtures must be properly installed, kept in reasonably good working condition, and connected to power in accordance with the city's electrical code.
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Property owners and managers operating rental dwellings in Bellevue should be aware that Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-54 sets room-by-room minimums for electrical outlets and fixtures throughout each dwelling unit. Compliant operators generally ensure that kitchens, living rooms, and rooming units have at least two separate wall or floor outlets (or one outlet plus a ceiling or wall fixture), and that bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and public halls each have at least one ceiling or wall light fixture. Routine inspections and prompt maintenance help ensure that all outlets and fixtures remain properly installed, in good working order, and connected to power in conformance with the city's electrical code.
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Tenants living in Bellevue dwellings have a right to minimum electrical outlet and fixture standards in each room under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-54. If a rental unit lacks the required outlets or fixtures, or if existing ones are not maintained in reasonably good working condition, that may constitute a code violation that tenants can raise with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenants may also consider consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand the general options available, such as filing a complaint or raising a violation as a defense in a related proceeding.
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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