Electrical systems.
Ann Arbor City Code § 8:505
in effect8:505. - Electrical systems.
Every dwelling shall have an electrical system properly installed and maintained in a safe and good working condition.
(1) Habitable rooms: Habitable rooms shall contain at least:
(a) Two separate electrical receptacles, spaced for convenient use, and 1 ceiling or sidewall lighting fixture or 1 additional switched outlet.
(b) Wall switches conveniently located for all ceiling fixtures. Where no ceiling fixture is installed, at least 1 convenience outlet or sidewall fixture shall be controlled by a wall switch.
(c) Additional convenience outlets shall be provided to adequately service the electrical fixtures and appliances provided by the owner or his/her agent, without using unapproved wiring methods. Convenience outlets shall be provided for washers and dryers, when space for these appliances is provided, unless the use of washers and dryers in the unit is specifically excluded in the lease.
(2) Bathrooms, washrooms, and toilet rooms: Bathroom, washroom, and toilet rooms shall contain at least:
(a) One convenience outlet (except in rooms containing only a toilet).
(b) One ceiling or sidewall lighting fixture.
(c) A wall switch conveniently located to control the lighting fixture.
(3) Hallways and stairways: Hallways and stairways shall be provided with illumination. Switches, if used, shall be located so that it is not necessary to traverse darkened sections for their operation.
(4) Additional rooms: Laundry rooms, furnace rooms, storage rooms, bathrooms, stairways and basements shall be provided with sufficient lighting for the intended uses of the room and to promote the safety of the user.
(5) Electrical cords: Cords for appliances and other devices shall not be run through doorways, under rugs, through holes in partitions or floors, nor shall they be fastened to baseboards or door casings. An extension cord of up to 6 feet in length and in good repair shall otherwise be approved if properly sized for the appliances or devices which it serves.
(6) Circuit breakers and fuse boxes: Approved circuit breakers or properly sized "S" type fuses shall be maintained.
(7) Electrical wiring: All wiring shall be maintained in a safe condition, free from damage or deterioration.
(8) Inadequate electrical systems: If an inspection reveals that the wiring system is deficient, in reference to the items listed above, additional requirements shall be in accordance with Chapter 98, section 1001.1 of the Ann Arbor City Code.
(Ord. No. 66-87, § 1, 12-21-87; Ord. No. 28-90, § 4, 6-4-90)
Source: City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mi/ann_arbor/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIIIBURE_CH105HOCO_8_505ELSYFetched: 11/8/2026