Ordinance 1982-006 Adopts National Electrical Code 1981 Editiont
ORDINANCE N0. 6-82
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH CODE, THE
t ELECTRICAL CODF. FOR THE VILLAGE, BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THERETO
1'IiE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 1981 EDITION, AND SETTING FORTH
AMENDMENTS TO SAID NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH
FLORIDA:
Section 1. Section 11-11 of the Village of North Palm
Beach Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 11-11. ADOPTED BY REFERENCE -- Under the
aut ority o ection orida Statutes,
the Village of North Palm Beach hereby adopts
by reference thereto the National Electric Code,
1981 Edition, and the recommended amendments of
the Palm Beach County Building Code Advisory
Board, as the electrical code for the Village.
' There has been for at least ten days last past
and shall be during the time that this code is
in effect, three copies of such code and
recommended amendments kept available for public
use, inspection and examination."
Section 2. Section 11-12 of the Village of North Palm
Beach Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 11-12. AMENDMENTS, CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS
The following amendments, corrections, nd additions
to the recommended amendments of the Pam Beach County
Building Code Advisory Board are hereby made and '
adopted, said amendments, corrections and additions
being set forth herein with reference to and prefaced
by the section number and title of said amendments, as
follows: ,~
80-6(c)(3) - Schedule of Permit Fees. Delete the
first paragraph and substitute the following:
On all electrical work requiring a'permit as
set forth in 80-5, fees shall be paid as required
' at the time of filing application in accordance with
the following schedule:
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ELECTRIC PERMIT FRES ~
AMPERE RATING OF 208V
SERVICE/CONDUCTORS/FEEDER SINGLE PHASE ?.40V3jf 48pV3jf
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0 - 100 20.00 30.00 40.00
101 - 200 50.00 75.00 100.00
201 - 400 90.00 135.00 180.00
401 - 600 150.00 225.00 300.00
601 - 800 .350.00 525.00 %00.00
801 - 1000 55.0.00 875.00 1100.00
1001 - 1200 750.00 1125.00 1500.00
1201 - 1400 950.00 1425.00 1900.00
1401 - 1.600 1150.00 1725.00 2300,00
1601 - 1800 1350.00 2025.00 2700.00
1801 - 2000 1550.00 2325.00 3100.00
Each Ampere over 2000 0.75 1.00 .1.50
SWIM*4ING POOLS: $10.00
CHANGE OF SERVICE: $10.00 (COVERS MINOR ELECTRICAL PIORIC CAUSING
TIIF. NEED FOR CHANGE OF SERVICE SUCH AS AIR CONDITIONING, WATER
PUMPS, ETC.)
STATE APPROVED MODULAR ROME PERMITS WILL BE $20.00 EACH.
Exception: For a single service to a single circuit, the permit
fee shall be $20.00.
REMODELING F1HEN NO CHANGE OF SERVICE TS REQUIRED:
RESIDENTIAL: MINIMUM ELECTRIC PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL WILL B?i
$5.00 PER TENANCY. FOP, EVERY OUTLET OVER TEN (10), AN ADDITIONAL
FEE OF .50 PER OUTLET SHALL BE CHARGED IN ADDITION TO THE.
MINIM[JP4 PERh1IT.
COMMERCIAL: MINIMUM ELECTRIC PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL WILL BE ~
$10.00 PER TENANCY. FOR EVERY OUTLET OVER TEN (10) AN ADDITIO^IALI
I'EE OF $1.00 PER OUTLET SHALL BE CHARGED IN ADDITION TO THE '
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80--8 - Violations and Penalties. Delete entirely.
Article 230-43 - Add to existing paragrapl3c
This paragraph shall not apply to single family
dwellings or primary cable on any buildings so lcng as the
services are installed, operated and maintained by a franchised
utility company."
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Section 3. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall
violate a provision of this Ordinance, or fail to comply
therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor. Each such person shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provisions of this
Ordinance is committed or continued, and upon conviction of any
such violation, such person shall he punished by a fine not
exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a
term not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
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Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon passage.
' I'I.ACED ON FIRST READING THIS 28th DAY OF JANUARY 1982.
PLACED ON PUBLIC HEARING THIS 25th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1982.
PLACED ON SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSED THIS 25th DAY OF
FEBRUARY 1982.
MAYOR
(VILLAGE SEAL)
ATTEST:
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' VILLAGE CLERK
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UNIFORM, MINIMUM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENT
TO THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1981 EDITION
AS RECONL^1ENDED BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOP.RD
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ARTICLE 80 - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
1981 EDITION - IS CREATED 'I'0 READ:
ARTICLE 80 - ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 90-1 - TITLE AND SCOPli
80-1 (a) Title
The provisions embraced within the following chapters and sections
shall constitute and be known and cited as "Electrical Cocle"
80.1 (b) Cocle Remedial
This code is hereby declared to be remedial and shall be construed to
secure the beneficial interest and purposed thereof, which are health,
sanitation, general public safety and welfare; by regulating installation
and maintenance of all electrical equipment.
80.1 (c) Scope
The provisions of this code shall apply to the installation of
electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment,
applicances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, thereto.
By nothing contained in this section or elsewhere in this code is it
to be construed that a permit shall be required under this code for any
work involved in the erection, installation, repairing, remodeling and
^iaintenance of elevators, dumbwaiters and moving stairways. Such exception
shall not, however, extend to work on conductors atnd equipment for
supplying power to Ehe control panels of each elevator, dumbwaiter or
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80.1 (d) Maintenance ~
All electrical systems, both existing and new, and all parts thereof,
shall be maintained in a safe condition. All devices or safeguards which
are required liy this code shall be maintained in good working order. The
maintenance of electrical systems shall be the responsibility of the owner
or their designated agent.
80.1 (e) Service Equipment
It shall' be unlawful for any person to disconnect, alter or tamper with
any service equipment; such as service drop, conductors, meters or
protective devices owned by a municipal, county or state agency; a company
or corporation holding a franchise for electrical current for light,
heat and power in the county, except duly authorized agents, licensees
or employees of such company or corporation.
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80.1 (f) Definitions
Industrial Plant Electrical Maintenance Supervisor. A person
regularly employed in an industrial plant to perform electrical work
solely on behalf of their employer and only upon the premises of their
employer's industrial plant, qualified by training and technical know-
ledge to plan, lay-out and supervise electrical work permitted to be
done under annual industrial permits. Must be certified as a Master
Electrician or an Electrical Contractor.
Industrial Plant Maintenance Electrician. A person regularly em-
ployed in an industrial plant to perform electrical work solely on
behalf of their employer and upon the premises of their employer's in-
dustrial plant and under the supervision of. an industrial plant electri-
cal caintenance supervisor. Must be a journeyman electrician.
Electrician. Is a person who is engaged in the electrical trade or
business and who is qualified under the terms and provisions of this
code.
Electrician Apprentice. Is a person who is engaged in learning the
electrical trade by working with and under the supervision of a journey-
man electrician who holds a valid certificate of competency and who shall
be held responsible for the work of such apprentice.
Journeyman Electrician. Is a person qualified by experience and/or
education to perform work in the electrical trade. Must be certified
by the Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board-
Maintenance Electrician. A person who possesses the qualifications
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prescribed in this Section for a "journeyman electrician", but who must
be regularly employed to maintain-and make minor repairs to the electrical
wiring, apparatus and equipment which is installed, contained, and used
upon premises or in the buildings owned, occupied, or controlled by the
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person by whom the maintenance electrician is employed.
Master Electrician. A person who possesses the necessary qualifications
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training, and technical knowledge to plan, lay-out and supervise
the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for light,
heat, or power, as covered by the terms and provisions of this Article.
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Section 80-2 - ORGANIZATION
80.2 (a) Electrical Inspection Division
There is hereby established a division to be called the I~:lectri.cal
Inspection Division, with the Building Department which shall be in
the charge of the Official so legally designated by the local governing
body.
80.2 (b) Inspectors
The Building Official, with the approval of the Chief Appointing
Authority, may appoint such number of officers, inspectors, assistants
and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. No
person shall be appointed as inspector of. electrical systems who has
not had at least five (5) years experience as an electrical inspector,
master electrician, journeyman electrician, engineer, or as a superin-
tendant, or foreman in charge of electrical constructions. The inspector
appointed shall be certified within twelve (12) months of appointment
by the Building Officials Association of Florida.
80.2 (c) Restriction on Employees
An officer or employee connected with the department, except one
whose only connection is as a member of the board established by this code
shall not be financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material
or appliances for the construction, alteration, or maintenance of elec-
trical installations or in the making of plans or of specifications; unless
they are the owner of such building. Such officer or employee shall not
engage i.n any work which is inconsistent with their duties or with the
interest of the department.
80.2 (d) Board of Adjustments and Appeals
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals, as established by Section III
of the Standard Building Code, shall hear all appeals concerning the
interpretation and enforcement of this code. '
SECTION 80-3 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
80.3 (a) Right of Entry
The Building Official shall enforce the provisions of this code
and may enter any building, structure, or premises to perform any duty
imposed by this code.
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80.3 (b) Stop Work Orders
Upon notice from the Building Official that work on any electrical
installation that is being done contrary to the provisions of this
code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, shall be stopped inunediately.
Such notice shall be i.n writing, stating the reason therefore, and
shall be given to the owner of such property or to their agent, or the
person doing the work, and shall state the conditions under which the
work may be resumed. Where any emergency exists, oral notice given by
the Building Official shall be sufficient followed by notice in writing
within forty-eight. (48) hours.
80.3 (c) Revocation of Permits
The Building Official may revoke a permit or approval issued under
the provisions of this act in case there has been any false statement
of misrepresentations as to the material fact in the application or plans
on which the permit or approval was based. In all cases permit fees
shall not be refunded.
80.3 (d) Unsafe Installations
All electrical installations, regardless of type, which constitute an
undue hazard to human life, health or welfare-'are hereby declared
illegal and shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition
in accordance with the procedure as outlined in Section 103.4 - Unsafe
Buildings, of the Standard Building Code.
80.3 (e) Requirement Not Covered by Code
Any requirement necessary for the safety, strength or stability of
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an existing or proposed electrical installation,'or for the safety of
the occupants of a building or structure, not specifically covered by
this code, shall be determined by the Electrical Inspector, subject to
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the approval of the Building Official.
80.3 (f) Alternate Materials and Alternate Methods of Installations
Alternate materials and alternate methods of installations"shall be
approved in accordance with this Section by the Building Official. See
Section 103.6 of the Standard Building Code for Product Control require-
tnents.
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80.3 (g) Existing Premises
In existing buildings or premises in which electrical. installations
are l:o be altered, repaired or renovated, the Building Official has
discretionary power to premit deviation from the provisions of this Code,
provided that such a proposal to deviate is first submitted for proper
determination in order that health and safety requirements, as they
pertain to electrical installations, shall be observed.
80.3 (h) Evidence of Compliance
The Building Official shall require sufficient evidence to enable a
judgement: as to whether proposed alternate meets the requirements of
this code for safety and health.
80.3 (i) Tests
[,Then there is sufficient evidence to substantiate claims for alter-
Hates, the Building Official may require testa of compliance as proof
to be made by an approved agency at the expense of the applicant. Tests
shall be made in accordance with generally recognized standards; however,
in the absence of such standards, the Building Official shall specify
the test procedure.
Tests may be required to be repeated, if at any time, there is reason
to believe that an alternate no'longer conforms to the requirements on
which its approval was based.
80.3 (j) Liability
Any officer or employee, or member of any board, charged with the
enforcement of this code, acting for the governing body in the discharge
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of their duties, shall not thereby render themselves liable personally
and they are hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage
that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required
or permitted in the discharge of their duties. Any suit brought against
any officer or employee because of such act performed by them in t:lte
enforcement of any provision of this code, shall be defended by the
agency until the final termination of the proceedings. Any suit brought
against any former employee of an agency for actions, said employee may
have taken in the discharge of their duties while employed by said
agency, will be defended by the agency..
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SECTION 80-4 - APPLICATION FOK PERMIT
80.4 (a) ln~en Required
A l,erson, firm, or corporation shall not do or cause to be done,
any installations, alterations, repairs or replacement of equipment
or systems covered by the provisions of this Code, without first having
obtained the proper permit from the Building Official.
80.h (b) Annual Industrial Permits
(1) Upon written request to the Building Official, any industrial
plant shall be issued an annual permit for electrical work, but only
to the extent of permitting reasonable alterations, additions or exten-
sions to existing installations of wiring apparatus or equipment in-
stalled, contained, or used upon premises or in buildings owned or occu-
pied by the person to whom such an annual industrial permit is issued.
Such alterations, additions or extensions must be of a minor character
and shall be confined to any existing branch circuits and fixtures,
apparatus or equipment connected thereto, but shall not include the
installation or replacement of service conductors, service equipment
or subfced circuits up to the final center of distribution. No altera-
tions, additions or extensions shall be made which would place an over-
load upon the service conductors, subfeed or branchfeed service conduc-
tors, or overload the protective devices through which electrical energy
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(2) The payment of an annual fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00)
for each calendar year, and permit fees computed c~onthly according to
the fee schedule in Section 80-7. /
(3) The regular employment of one or more full time electrician,
competent in the safe installation, extension, maintenance and repair
of industrial electrical systems and equipment, as required by Section
80-1
(4) The right of the Building Official to check the premises of
the permit holder at a reasonable time, unless. prohibited by government
regulations.
(S) T'he performance of all work shall comply with the applicable
provisions of this code.
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80.4 (c) Form
L•'ach application for a permit with the required fee shall be filed
with the Building Official on a form furnished for that purpose,
and shall contain a general description of the proposed work and its
location. The application shall be signed by the owner or their
authorized agent.
80.4 (d) Drawings and Specifications
Ttao (2) sets of plans and specifications, with a complete description
of all proposed electrical work, shall be submitted to the Building
Official at the same time application is made for a building permi-t, if
any. The plans must be legibly drawn or printed to a definite scale,
one (1) floor plan being sufficient if i.t can be made to show all t-he
proposed electrical work; otherwise, two (2) or more plans shal.].l~e
submitted. The plans shall denote calculations for total connected load,
the total floor area, the square feet of the building under consideration,
the point to which the service connection is to be made, the size of
service and the subfeed wires, the location of service switches and center
of distribution and the arrangement of circuits showing the number of
outlets connected thereto. The plans, if found in order, must be stamped,
reviewed for code compliance by the Building Official or. a duly authorized
assistant, prior to the electrical permit being obtained, and before any
electrical work can be commenced.
Copies of all blueprints and drawings of this nature must be filed in
the Building Department for safe-keeping and future r.eference,.if required.
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The installation of wiring, apparatus or equipment for light,_Iteat or
power within or attached to any building or premises, whether for private
or public use, must be accomplished strictly in accordance faith the plans
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and specifications submitted. Any changes or omissions in the wiring
system shown on the plans must first .be approved by the Building Official
and such approval noted in writing. All drawings and specifications and
accompanying data shall bear the name, signature and address of the
designer.
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Any building or structure other` than one (1) or two (2) family
dwellings, and any building upon any farm for the use of any farmer,
shall be designed by an architect or engineer legally registered under
the laws of the State of Florida, regulating the practice of Architec-
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Cure and Engineering, and who shall fix their official seal and signa-
Lure and the date of said drawings, specifications and accompanying
data, except that any electrical contractor whose practice is the
design and fabrication of electrical systems which he installslby
virtue of having qualified under State Statutes or any special act or
ordinance, when working on any construction project requiring electrical
service of less than 600 amps in residential, and less than 800 amps,
3-phase in commercial or industrial, or has a value of $10,000.or less,
is not required to register under the provisions of s.s. 471.001-471.039
as a registered engineer.
80.4 (e) Examination of Drawings
The Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined each
application for a permit and the drawings and specifications which may be
filed therewith, and shall ascertain by such examination whether the
installation indicated and described is in accordance with the require-
ments o£ this code and all other pertinent laws or ordinances.
Section 80-5 Permits
80-5 (a) Action on Application
1. If the Building Official is satisfied that`the work described in
an application for permit and the drawings and specifications which may
be filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other
pertinent laws and ordinances, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.
2. If the application for permit and the drawings and specifications
which may be filed therewith describe .work which does not conform to
the requirements of this code or'other pertinent laws or ordinances, the
Building Official shall not issue a permit but shall return the drawings
to the applicant with the refusal to issue such a permit. Such refusal,
shall, when requested, be by letter and shall contain the reasons
therefore.
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80-5 (b) Conditions of the Permit
The Building Official shall.act`upon an application for a permit
with plans as filed, or as amended, without unreasonable or unnecessary
delay. A permit issued shall be construed to be a license to proceed
with the work and shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel,
alter or set aside any of the provisions of this code, nor shall such
issuance of a pernrit prevent the Building Official from thereafter.
requiring a correction of errors in plans or in construction, or of
violations of this code.
Permits may be issued subject to either of the following conditions:
1) Every permit issued shall become null and void unless the work
authorized by .such permit is commenced within ninety (90) days after the
time the work is commenced.
2) Prior to issuing the permit, the Building Official and the
applicant may establish a maximum time schedule for completion of
logical phases of construction under the permit. Such schedule shall take
into effect historical data of the governmental agency, for construction
of similar structures within the limits of the agency. railure of: permit
holder to pursue construction under the permit in accordance with the
maximum time schedule shall be prima facie evidence that the building
project has not been commenced, or has been suspended or abandoned. Such
prima facie evidence shall be in addition to any other evidence that
construction under the permit has been commenced or has been suspended
or abandoned under the permit. %
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Should the permit for any reason become null 'and void prior to the
work being commenced, it may be subsequently commenced or recommenced
and a new permit shall be obtained. A null and void permit may be
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renewed for a prorated amouriC of the original fee, provided the proposed
work conforms with all requirements, ordinances, rules and regulations
effective at the time of such renewal.
In every case, a courtesy notice shall be mailed by the Building
Official to the permit holder advising that said permit is null and void.
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A journeyman or master electricign shall actively supervise on
the site electrical work. {
8U.5 (c) Qualifications of Applicant
Application for permits will be accepted only from contractors
currently licensed in their respective field and for whom no revocation
or suspension of license i.s existing except that a sole owner may make
application for permit and perform the work in connection with the
construction, maintenance, alterations, or repair of a single-family
residence or tcuo (2) family residence for their own use and occupance
and not intended for sale. Such licensed contractor or sole owner
shall he held responsible to the Building Official for the proper super-
vision and conduct for all work covered thereof.
SECTION 80-6 FEES
80.6 (a) General
A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed in this section
have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be approved until the
additional fees, if any, shall have been paid.
80.6 (b) Failure to Obtain a Permit
If any person commences any work on an installation before obtaining
the necessary permit from the Building Official, the permit fee shall
be doubled.
80.6 (c) Schedule of Permit Fees
1. General. No permit shall be issued until the fee prescribed
under this Section shall have been paid. Nor sha/11 an amendment to a
permit be approved until the additional fee, if any, due to the addition-
al work, shall have been paid. No refund of permit fees will be allowed
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after thirty (30) days from date of issue of the permit.
?. Records. The Building Official shall keep a permanent and accur-
ate account of all permit fees and other monies collected, the names of
all persons upon whose account the same was paid and the date and amount
thereof.
3. Schedule of Permit Fees. On all electrical work requiring a permit
as set forth in 80.5, fees shall be paid as required at the time of filing
application in accordance with the fee schedule, established by the
authority having jurisdiction.
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A reinspection fee of $10.00 may be charged for each reinspection made
due to the rejection of work, or due to the fact that work was not
ready at the time specified in the request for inspection, or failure
to call for inspection. Payment of such fee must be made prior to
the reinspection.
Plan Filing Fee - Thirty percent (30%) of estimated permit fee upon
filing. Deduct amount from actual fee if permit is obt:ainecl within
four (4) months from approval date; if not, permit fee is kept.
Major working drawing review fee - One hundred dollars ($100.00)
deducted from permit fee if permit is obtained within eight (8) months
from submission date.
Moor fee changes after plans are approved and permit issued -
1'wo hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) fee, but in no case more than the
original permit fee. '
Major plan rechecking fee - Second (2nd) and additional check lists
t:en percent (10%) of permit fee for checking service each time rechecked.
80.7 (a) Inspections
80.7 (a) General
1. Before issuing a permit, the Building Official or authorized agent
may examine or cause to be examined, any building or site at or i.n which
the work is to be done. All electrical work shall be inspected from time
to time during and upon completion of the work #or which a permit is
issued. A record shall be made of every such examination and inspection,
and of all violations of the code.
2. The Electrical Inspector or authorized agent, upon proper notifi-
cation from the permit holder, shall make the following inspection of
electrical work, together with such other insp~etions as may be necessary,
and shall approve that portion of the electrical work of the stages listed
below, or shall notify the permit holder, or agent, wherein the. sarne
fails to comply with the requirements of the Code.
(a) First inspection: After all the wiring has been run and the panel
has been installed and made up, or wire and circuits properly tagged
with the number of outlets, before it has been covered, other than to
provide required mechanical protection, the inspector shall examine same.
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He shall make such observations an d[measurements, together with tests,
as may be required to determine whether the work complies with the
code. Where toiring or circuits have been tagged, in lieu of panel
make-up, the tags shall remain until the panel has been finally made
up and inspected and approved by the inspector. Inspector may waive
the test requirements, provided t:he electrical contractor shows proof
to the inspector that installation will comply with code.
(3) The Building Official shall make, or cause to be made a final
inspection of all electrical work in buildings upon completion thereof,
prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
(4) No o~,mer or agent shall allow any new building to be occupied
by any person until after the electrical work in said building shall
leave been approved by the Building Official. No equipment regulated
by this Code shall be connected to the power supply and placed in
normal operation until it complies with all applicable requirements of
this Code and a final inspection approval has been issued. The servicing
utility company shall not connect the power supply until notified by the
Building Official.
80.8 Violations and Penalties
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate a provision of
this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements
thereof, shall be guilty of misdemeanor. Each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion
thereof during which any violation of an of the /
y plrovisions of this
code i.s committed or continued, and upon conviction of any such violation,
such person shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars
($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars~($500.00), or by imprisonment
not exceeding six (6) mottths, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
80.9 Validity .
If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this code.
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210.1 Scope
The provisions of this Article apply to branch circuits supplying
lighting or appliance loads or combinations of both. Where motors or
motor-operated appliances are connected to any branch circuit that
also supplies lighting or other appliance loads, .the provisions of both
this Article and Article 430 shall apply. Article 430 applies where
a branch circuit supplies motor loads only. Branch circuits sha7.l be
plainly marked at the overcurrent protective device so they can be ciuickly
and positively identified.
210.50 (d)
Any building to be used for other than office occupancies, warehousing
purposes or residences shall have receptacles installed each twenty feet
(20') of unencumbered wall space. All receptacles shall be installed at
accessible locations and this accessibility shall he maintained regardless
of wall fixtures or other modifications. Office occupancy shall have
receptacles installed each twelve feet (12') of unencumbered wall space.
210.50 (e)
All air-conditioning and heating components installed on a roof or
in an attic shall have an accessible external disconnect switch and an
110-120 volt A/C grounding type convenience outlet convenient to the
general equipment area.
210.52 (g)
In each branch circuit panel board of any one and two family dwelling
units, there shall be a minimum of two (2) extra spaces for fuse .holders
or breakers for future use. An empty raceway terminating in an,accessbile
attic or an empty raceway terminating an accessible place either under
the floor or to the exterior of the building above finish grade shall be
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installed.
?.10.70 (c)
In an attic, a light controlled by a switch located at the required
passageway opening shall be provided.
Article 215.4 (b) Add to existing Article
All feeder conductors to panels shall be installed in an approved
raceway.
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Article 220-2 Paragraph (b), Ligfiting Load for Listed Occupancies
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and Computation of Branch Circuits.
In residences a 15A circuit maY have eight (B) general lighting
outlets and a 20A circuit may have ten (10) general lighting outlets.
Article 220-3 Branch Circuits Required
Subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b), Small Appliance Branch C1rGUitS --
Dwelli.ny Unit. Add to paragraph (1)
A small appliance circuit shall not feed more than four (4)
receptacles. In kitchens no small appliance receptacles on the same
circuit shall be adjacently located.
(e) Appliance Branch Circuits - Dwelling Occupancies.
Air conditioners, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals and
e;imilar fixed or stationary appliances must have a separate circuit.
Article 230.93. S9iring methods for 600 Volts or Less
Service entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance with
the applicable requirements of this code. All service entrance conduc-
tors shall be installed in an approved raceway such as rigid conduit,
aluminum conduit, intermediate metal conduit, E.M.T. and rigid non-
metallic conduit, busway, cable bus, aux. gutters and wireways, cable
tray or mineral insulated cable. An electrical mast must be rigid or
intermediate metal conduit and shall be a minimum two inch (2") trade
size or more in diameter when used as a support mast for service drops.
Article 230.70 General
Add to existing article: If eight feet (8')/or more of service
entrance conductors are located inside the building as determined by
Section 230-49, a disconnect must be installed at the meter.
Article 300-9 Protection Against Physical Damage.
Add new paragraphs (c) and (d) as follows:
(c) In concealed locations where E.Af.T. or P.V.C. ].aid in notches
will not later be visible, a steel protection plate, a minimum of one
sir.teenth inch (1/16") thick shall be installed prior to the applicatior
of wall, ceiling or floor finish.
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(d) Approved rigid metal conduit, non-metallic conduit, surface
metal raceway, electrical metallic-tubing or intermediate metal conduit
shall be required to encase conductors for lights, heat or power i.n
the wiring of buildings containing three (3) or more dwelling units and
in churches, schools, hotels, theaters, public buildings, commercial
buildings, manufacturing establis}unents and all buildings in the desig-
nated fire district. `
Article 310.2 (cZ Rostrictions
(a) Aluminum conductors smaller than No. 2 A.W.G. shall not be
installed.
(b) All aluminum conductors shall terminate in approved hypress lugs
and/or connectors conforming to the manufacturer specifications and/or
t=he Alwninum Association's installation manual and desi-gn guide.
(c) Aluminum conductors shall not be used for grounding.
Article 31.0-8 (c) Equipment Outdoors
Conductors to equipment installed out of doors must- be protected
from.the disconnect to the equipment by liquid tight flexible metallic
conduit not over six feet (6') in length.
Article 324 Delete in its entirety
Article_333 Delete in its entirety
Article 336.3 Uses Permitted or Not Permitted
Type N.M. and N.M.C. shall be restricted to residences of not more
than two (2) occupancies. Structural members of buildings shall not be
cut. N.M, cable shall not be used in the hollow;'space of masonry walls
or embedded itt masonry unless in an approved raceway, l,Then N'.M, i.s
installed on top of joists in attics, it must be run in a space where
the verticle clearance is two feet (2') or less between the top of the
ceiling joist and the bottom of the roof rafter. N.M. or N.M.C., when
installed on the surface.~of masonry construction, or in spaces between
furring strips, or in any location where the possibility of physical
damage could result in any style construction, shall be encased in
approved metal raceway. Installations involving masonry to frame con-
struction, all conductors shall be enclosed in a metal raceway from
outlet do outlet.
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if a !s" G.M.T, sleeve is required for protection of an N.M, or N.M.C.
cable, only one such cable shall ba allowed in the sleeve. The sleeve
shall be provided with a 90° bend installed in the direction of intended
cable travel.
Article 348-1 Use
Ii.M.T. may be used in concrete except for grade slabs.
Article 400-7 Uses Permitted
(b) Where used as permitted in sub-sections (a) (3), (a) (6), and
(<<) (8) of this Section, each flexible cord shall be equipped with an
attachment plug and shall be energized from an approved receptacle out-
let. These cords shall not be more than six feet (6') in length.
Article 400-8 - Uses not Permitted
Add Item (6) When connecting equipment out of doors.
Article 410-57 Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations
Add new paragraph
(e) Receptacles installed out of doors must have weatherproof
covers and are to be installed only for portable tools or other portable
equipment not usually left connected to the outlet indefinitely.
Article 680-7 Cord and Plug Connected Equipment
Delete existing and rewrite as follows:
All electrical equipment installed
shall be connected to the disconnecting
metal conduit. A rain tight disconnect
shall break all ungrounded conductors.
Article 680-25 Methods of Grounding
>utdoors or exposed to the weather
means by liquid tight flexible
with switches or circuit breakers
Delete paragraph 680-25 (a) and rewrite as follows:
(a) General. The following provisions shall apply to the grounding
a
of underwater lighting fixtures, metal junction boxes, metal transformer
enclosures and all metallic electric equipment associated with a pool
or fountain. All must he grounded by a grounded conductor originating
at the service entrance equipment.
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Article 700-1 Scope ~
Add new paragraph 700-1 (a) as follows: (Cross Reference Standard
Building Code Addenda Section 506)
A standby on-site power generation system conforming to ~.F.P.A. 70
in general and N.F.P.A. 700-12 (b) Generator Set, as revised her.ei_n,
shall be provided i.n all buildings more than four. (4) st-ori.es or forty
feet (~>0') above the average grade except factory, industrial and
storage occupancies.
Article 700-9 (a) All wiring shall be run in approved metallic
raceway.
Article 700-12 (b) Acid to sub-paragraphs (1) as follows:
(1) System supervisions devices with manual start and transfer
features, shall be provided at a Central Control Station.
All power lighting, signal and cormmunication facilities provided
under the requirements of this section shall be transferable to the
standby power system. .
(a) Standby Power Loads
The following loads are classified as standby power loads. The
transition time from the instant of failure of the normal power source
to the generator source shall not exceed sixty (60) seconds except as
noted for hospitals in paragraph 700-G (b) (1). The standby power
generator shall be sized to supp:Ly the following:
1. The elevator required under 506.7 (5) of the Standard Building
Code.
2. Mechanical air-handling systems required t.o be operating during
an emergency.
3. Fire Pumps
(b) Emergency Power Loads
The transition time from the instant of failure of the normal power
source to the generator source shall not exceed ten (10) seconds unless
otherwise specifically noted. The following loads are classified as
emergency Power Loads:
1. Voice alarm system
2. Voice communication system
3. Fire alarm systems
~i. Fire detection systems
5. Elevator car lighting
6. F•.scape route lighting and exit: sign illumination which shall both
operate ioithin one (1) second.
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Article 700-1 Scope ~
Add new paragraph 700-1 (a) as follows: (Cross Reference Standard
Building Code Addenda Section 506)
A standby on-site power generation system conforming to ~.F.P.A. 70
in general and N.F.P.A. 700-12 (b) Generator Set, as revised her.ei_n,
shall be provided i.n all buildings more than four. (4) st-ori.es or forty
feet (~>0') above the average grade except factory, industrial and
storage occupancies.
Article 700-9 (a) All wiring shall be run in approved metallic
raceway.
Article 700-12 (b) Acid to sub-paragraphs (1) as follows:
(1) System supervisions devices with manual start and transfer
features, shall be provided at a Central Control Station.
All power lighting, signal and cormmunication facilities provided
under the requirements of this section shall be transferable to the
standby power system. .
(a) Standby Power Loads
The following loads are classified as standby power loads. The
transition time from the instant of failure of the normal power source
to the generator source shall not exceed sixty (60) seconds except as
noted for hospitals in paragraph 700-G (b) (1). The standby power
generator shall be sized to supp:Ly the following:
1. The elevator required under 506.7 (5) of the Standard Building
Code.
2. Mechanical air-handling systems required t.o be operating during
an emergency.
3. Fire Pumps
(b) Emergency Power Loads
The transition time from the instant of failure of the normal power
source to the generator source shall not exceed ten (10) seconds unless
otherwise specifically noted. The following loads are classified as
emergency Power Loads:
1. Voice alarm system
2. Voice communication system
3. Fire alarm systems
~i. Fire detection systems
5. Elevator car lighting
6. F•.scape route lighting and exit: sign illumination which shall both
operate ioithin one (1) second.
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