[Ord. No. 5944[1] §II, 11-4-2013; Ord. No. 6250, 12-6-2021]
A certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sikeston, Missouri, being marked and designated as the "International Code Council," be and is hereby adopted as the National Electric Code of the City of Sikeston in the State of Missouri for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the 2017 National Electric Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part thereof, as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in Section 500.300 of this Article.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Section
500.290, Adoption of National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted R.O.
2009 Ch. 15.12, as amended 2-5-2001 by Ord. No. 5380, and former Section
500.300, Additions, Insertions and Changes, adopted 2-5-2001 by Ord.
No. 5380.
[Ord. No. 5944 §IV, 11-4-2013; Ord. No. 6250, 12-6-2021]
A.
The following sections are hereby revised as follows:
1.
In Article 90, Introduction (page 30), insert: "Powers and duties:
a.
The electrical inspector shall have control of the construction,
installation, erection, extension, alteration or change of any electrical
apparatus, machine, appliance, device, fixture, attachment, wire or
wiring on or within any building or structure and for special lighting
for power or heat in connection therewith designed to be operated
on, from, by or in connection with any electric light, heat or power
or other electrical plant, generating, delivering, conducting or requiring
for its use or their operation, use or maintenance, power at an electromotive
or potential of more than twelve (12) volts.
b.
The electrical inspector shall have the right, during reasonable
hours, to enter any building in the discharge of his official duties
or for the purpose of making an inspection or test of installation
of electric wiring, electric devices and/or electric material contained
therein and shall have the authority to cause the turning off of all
electrical currents and cut or disconnect in cases of emergency any
wire where such electrical currents are dangerous to life or property
or may interfere with the work of the Fire Department. No person shall
interfere with the electrical inspector while said inspector is performing
the duties authorized or required by this Chapter, nor shall any person
refuse to comply with any lawful order or requirement of said inspector."
2.
In Article 90, Introduction (page 30), insert: "Permits required:
a.
No alteration or addition shall be made in the existing wiring
of any building, nor shall any building be wired for the placing of
any electric lights, motors, heating devices or any apparatus requiring
the use of electrical current, nor shall any alteration be made in
the wiring of any building after inspection, without first notifying
the electrical inspector in writing on application for permit blanks
to be furnished by the City and securing a permit therefor."
3.
In Article 90, Introduction (page 30), insert: "Inspections:
a.
Upon the completion of the wiring of any building, it shall
be the duty of the person installing same to notify the electrical
inspector, who shall make the inspection of the installation within
twenty-four (24) hours. If any part of said wiring is to be concealed
from view before or upon completion, it shall be unlawful for any
person to cover or cause to be covered up any such wiring until the
electrical inspector has inspected and approved said wiring. In the
case of violation of this provision by any person, the electrical
inspector is hereby authorized to order the removal of any such covering
or lathing or flooring and shall not be required to replace or renew
same.
b.
All necessary cutouts, cutout boxes or cabinets, fuses, switches,
flush receptacles and other materials and devices shall be installed,
and all outlets properly connected before any certificate of final
inspection will be issued.
c.
It shall be unlawful to use or to permit the use of or to supply
current for electric wiring or light, heat or power in any building
or structure in the City until certificate of final inspection has
been issued by the electrical inspector; provided, however, that the
electrical inspector may, in his discretion, give temporary permission,
for a reasonable time, to supply current in part of any electric installation
before such installation has been fully completed."
4.
In Article 90, Introduction (page 30), insert: "Permit fees:
The fee for a permit to perform electrical work shall be based on
the use of the construction calculated by either the residential or
commercial schedule, both of which are posted in the Building Inspector's
office."
5.
In Article 90, Introduction (page 30), insert: "Disputes, interpretations:
a.
In case of dispute as to technical interpretation of this Chapter,
the electrical inspector shall decide as to the proper interpretation.
Any decision made by the electrical inspector is subject to an appeal
to the Board of Appeals."
6.
In Article 90, Introduction (page 30), insert: "Performance
bond:
a.
Every person performing electrical work within the City shall
first obtain an electrician's license and post with the City Collector
an acceptable performance bond in the amount of two thousand dollars
($2,000.00), conditioned that the same shall save the City harmless
against violations of this Chapter and that all work performed by
said licensed electrician shall be done in accordance with the provisions
of this Chapter."
7.
In Article 90, Introduction (page 30), insert: "Approved materials:
a.
No electrical materials, devices or appliances shall be used
or installed in the City unless they are in conformity with the provisions
of this Chapter and unless they are in conformity with approved methods
of construction as provided in this Chapter and for safety of persons
and property.
b.
Conformity of electrical materials, devices, and appliances
with the standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., shall be considered
satisfactory evidence that such materials, devices, and appliances
comply with the requirements of this Chapter.
c.
Old or used materials, devices or appliances shall not be used
in any work without approval obtained in advance from the electrical
inspector.
d.
All meter and service entrance locations shall meet the approval
of the Board of Municipal Utilities. It shall be the responsibility
of the electrical wireman or contractor to secure this approval before
making the installation."
8.
In Article 90, Introduction (page 30), insert: "Violation and
penalty: Any person who shall violate any provision of the code adopted
in this Article or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building
or structure in violation of an approved plan of or directive of the
Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provision
of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine
of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment
not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served
shall be deemed a separate offense."
9.
In Article 230-24 (b), Vertical Clearance from Ground (1) (page
85, first line), insert: "Twelve-foot clearance at the electric service
entrance to the building."
10.
Delete Article 230-43, Wiring Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal
or Less (page 87), in its entirety.
11.
Delete Article 230-70 (a), Location (page 89), in its entirety
and insert: "The service disconnecting means shall be installed at
a readily accessible location, inside a building or structure nearest
the point of entrance of the service conductors. Service disconnect
means shall not be installed in bathrooms, closets or attics."
12.
Amend Article 230-79 (d), All Others (page 90), to read: "For
all other installations, the service disconnect shall have a rating
of not less than one hundred (100) amperes [three (3) wires]."
13.
In Article 230-79 (page 90), insert: "Three-phase systems shall
not be used in residential."
14.
In Article 250-52 (A)(5)(c) (page 113), Rod and Pipe Electrodes,
insert: "The grounding electrode shall be five-eighths (5/8) copper
clad no less than eight (8) feet in length."
Any person who shall violate any provision of the code adopted
in this Article or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building
or structure in violation of an approved plan of or directive of the
Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provision
of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine
of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment
not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served
shall be deemed a separate offense.
