Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.465
Section 605.2 Amended; Receptacles
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Section 605.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows: 605.2 Receptacles . Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter. Beginning August 29, 2016, every bathroom receptacle shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection. All receptacle outlets shall have the appropriate faceplate cover for the location. (Ord. 20258 §5; October 19, 2015).
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.465 amends Section 605.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code to establish minimum electrical receptacle standards for dwellings. Every habitable room must have at least two separate and remotely placed outlets, laundry areas must have at least one grounded or GFCI-protected receptacle, and as of August 29, 2016, all bathroom receptacles must include ground fault circuit interrupter protection. Every outlet in the dwelling must also be fitted with an appropriate faceplate cover suited to its location.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lincoln Mun. Code § 21.05.465, compliant rental property operators ensure that each habitable room contains at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets, that laundry areas include at least one grounded or GFCI-protected outlet, and that all bathroom receptacles installed or in service since August 29, 2016 carry GFCI protection. Operators also verify that every outlet throughout the dwelling has a properly fitted faceplate cover appropriate to its location. Routine inspections of electrical receptacles help operators identify and address any gaps before a formal property maintenance inspection occurs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Lincoln have a right to dwelling units that meet the electrical receptacle standards set out in § 21.05.465, including at least two outlets per habitable room, GFCI protection in laundry and bathroom areas, and proper faceplate covers on all outlets. If a rental unit appears to fall short of these requirements, tenants may document the conditions and report concerns to the local code enforcement or building inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Lincoln can also help residents understand what options are generally available, such as raising a code violation as part of a habitability concern.
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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