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- 12 No switches or receptacles shall be located within a shower/bathtub area. If a bathroom is not equipped with an electrical receptacle, then a receptacle is required and said receptacle shall be GFI protected. If a bathroom is equipped, with an ungrounded (2-prong) electrical receptacle, said receptacle shall be disconnected and a grounded GFI receptacle installed at an approved location. If the bathroom is equipped with a grounded (3-prong) receptacle located in a light, vanity, or wall , said grounded- receptacle may remain if i.n good condition, properly secured, and otherwise in safe condition. Grounded receptacles in light. fixtures, vanities, medicine cabinets, near " shelves, etc. must be easily accessible and be able to receive appliance plugs without any type of modification or adapter being used. Light Fixtures: Must be properly wired, in good repair, and secured tightly to wall . To avoid possible electric shock hazard a wall - mounted on/off switch is required for all bathroom light fixtures. If a bathroom is equipped with light(s) that require pulling of a chain or turning of a switch located in or on light fixture, said light fixture shall be replaced or modified so that a wall -mounted switch shall operate fixture. 46. Water Pressure and Flow: See #31 47. Ventilation. Mechanical ventilation is required in lieu of openable exterior window in the following two circumstances: 1. Bathrooms containing a bathtub or shower or combination of both will be vented with a mechanical ventilation - system connected directly to the outside. 2. Bathrooms which contain only a water closet and/or a handsink may be ventilated by means -of an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. Installation of a ductless exhaust fan equiped with a charcoal filter which does not require direct venting to the exterior of the house is acceptable. 48. Plumbing Fixtures : Must be in good repair (no cracked- ceramic fixtures), installed properly, and not leaking. . Anti-Siphon Ballcocks: Are required in all toilet tanks. A ballcock is a valve that allows water into toilet tank after flushing. Ballcock air inlets are indicated by the marking "CL", (see diagram included with handout material ) . The "CL" marking must be located -one- inch above overflow tube in toilet tank, so as to prevent back siphonage of toilet tank water back through the ballcock into the clean water supply. Shut-off Valves: All watercloset tanks require a shut-off valve for their water supply lines. BEDROOMS 49. Walls/Ceiling/Floor/Windows: Must be in good repair. 50. Electrical Outlets, Wiring: Must be in good repair, with covers on electrical boxes.