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- 6 - Fustat Fuses: Outdated and obsolete fuse types= (such as T, TL, W, glass, -etc.) must all be replaced with legal fuse-limit adapter: inserts and type-S fustats properly-sized ,to the circuit wire. Panels should be supplied with interior deadfronts which block easy access to open live wiring or--secured to prevent access by children. Any open fuse holes, and open circuit breaker slots must be plugged or capped to prevent access to live wiring. 19. 20 Amp Laundry and Kitchen Circuits: Both the laundry and kitchen require separate and isolated 20 - amp circuits with grounded duplex receptacles. 20. Junction Boxes, Cover Plates: All wire splices shall be made in properly mounted and installed electrical junction boxes with protective covers in place. All switch and outlet boxes shall be equipped with cover plates. Wiring: All hazardous wiring must be removed or corrected. Pendants: Any ungrounded lights or electrical outlets that hang from a power cord (such as often found over a laundry area), are hazardous and must be removed. Closet and Storage Room Light Fixtures: Light fixtures originally installed in closets and storage rooms and NOT directly located over any shelving may remain without any type of adjustment or modification, (globes, shields, etc. ) . All other installations such' as pendent lights, extension cord wired fixtures, or any other type of illegally installed light fixtures shall be removed. Removal of permanently installed fixtures shall require that wires be capped and junction.'box cover installed. 21. Appliance Receptacles: All permanent appliances are required to be provided with a grounded electrical receptacle. The third ground prong on a plug shall never be removed to accommodate an ungrounded receptacle or extension cord. Plug adapters are never allowed. Extension Cords: Indirect connections to any light or appliance are not approved. Thus, extension cords, octopus extension outlets, light socket adapter outlets, etc. are prohibited. Also, lights with a pullchain (which could cause a short circuit into a grounded person) must have the chain shortened and replaced with a non-conductive pullcord (e.g. string, leather, etc.). HEATING AND GAS PIPING 22. Furnace Condition: Furnaces must be in safe operating condition. Units that are 20 years and older must be tested ,by a City licensed-: heating contractor. Testing shall consist of (1) a C.O. test, and (2) either a smoke bomb, leak seek, or gas track test, being performed on the furnace. A written report giving specific results of the required tests shall be provided. If the inspector suspects that a the may exist on a newer furnace because of excessive interior furnace deterioration, excessive moisture in house when furnace is in operation, etc., testing may be called for.