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system · February 22, 2015, 8:53pm

What is the codes for ground fault interruptors and if there is mold starting to grow on the ceiling of my bathroom due to no ventilation would that be a landlord fault?

wwilson3 · February 22, 2015, 9:01pm

Depends on how old the place is for GFCI how ever it is a good practice to be by any water source . Does the bathroom have a window ?

nsnook · February 22, 2015, 10:08pm

These are some of the dates when GFI protection became required. This would still depend on when the AHJ adopted these codes.
General guidelines for GFCI-protected receptacles include the following locations:•Outdoors (since 1973)
•Bathrooms (since 1975)
•Garages (since 1978)
•Kitchens (since 1987)
• Crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990)
•Wet bar sinks (since 1993)
•Laundry and utility sinks (since 2005)

jjonas · February 22, 2015, 11:15pm

Don’t blame your landlord for your lack of household cleanliness!

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Bathroom Cleaning Tips

Professional Bathroom Cleaning Tips

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1.Keep a small vacuum near the bathroom and give the floor and any carpets a quick once-over every day.
2.Use a small squeegee after your morning shower to slow the development of water marks.
3.Keep some potpourri, or a fresh candle, in the bathroom for a good scent.
4.A simple nylon netting over the drain in the shower or tub can significantly reduce hair clogs.

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•Daily: After each shower, use a small squeegee to help prevent water marks on the walls. Also keep a small hand held vacuum to use on the floors each day.
•Weekly: Once per week, combine the above duties with a thorough cleaning of the shower/tub, toilet and surfaces. Mop the floor weekly as well.
•Monthly: Once per month, be sure to organize all of your cabinets and closets within your bathroom spaces. This helps maintain an easy order within these storage spaces.
•Yearly: With regular maintenance, a bathroom should not require a deep, yearly clean. Items to clean occasionally include taking down blinds and giving them a soak in all-purpose cleaner and washing your plastic shower curtain in cold water.

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mcyr · February 22, 2015, 11:18pm

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are a safety issue that has been introduced for a long time now and recommended for your safety.
Proper ventilation in a bathroom will eliminate the possibility of mold and mildew build up in a bathroom.

It sounds like your questions should be discussed with your landlord to see if they can be addressed properly.

dgrace1 · February 22, 2015, 11:32pm

About $20 should buy you a GFCI outlet and a bottle of cleaner…