TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
SECTION PM-407.0 ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
PM-407.1 Electrical service: Every occupied dwelling shall
be provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of
this section. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a
basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the
electrical code. Every dwelling shall be served by a main service that is not
less than 60 amperes, three wires, 120/240 or 120/208 volts, single
phase.
PM-407.2 Safe installation: All electrical equipment, wiring and
appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved
manner by a qualified Licensed electrical contractor in accordance with Subcode
"E". Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a
hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service,
improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation,
deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the code official shall require
the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
PM-407.3 Receptacles:
Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain at least two separate and
remote receptacle outlets spaced a maximum of 12 feet (3658 mm) apart measured
along the perimeter of the room or a minimum of one such receptacle plus a
ceiling light fixture. Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounded
type receptacle.
PM-407.3.1 Kitchen receptacles: At least one 20 ampere
circuit shall be provided to serve the receptacle outlets in the kitchen and
dining area.
PM-407.3.2 Special appliances: Individual branch circuits
shall be provided as required to comply with the electrical code for any fixed
appliances or equipment; rated at more than 1400 watts or the space specifically
provided for such items. One additional 20 ampere circuit shall be provided to
serve an automatic washing machine, if present on the premises.
PM-407.4
Lighting fixtures: Every public hall, interior stairway, water closet
compartment, bathroom, laundry room and furnace room shall contain at least one
electric lighting fixture.
PM-407.4.1 Outdoor lighting fixture: Every
owner or operator of every multiple-family dwelling shall provide an outside
light over each entrance from the street and in a prominent place in each side
yard and rear yard sufficient to illuminate and maintain in service 16 square
feet (1.49 m2) of ground area to the intensity of 3 foot candles (33 lux). The
light shall be turned on automatically at sunset and shall remain on until
sunrise the following morning.