[Amended 9-17-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-3067; 11-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-3431; 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3561; 7-18-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3713]
This Article 6 establishes the minimum regulations governing
the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising
from the use of electricity.
The NFPA 70, 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code is hereby adopted by reference as the electrical code for the Village and is hereby made a part of this Article 6 with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein, except, however, those exceptions, insertions and additions described in Section 14-6-3 of this Code.
The following items are the additions, insertions and changes
to the National Electrical Code:
Add (new article) 250.123 Exterior Light Poles.
Insert "Each new light pole shall be grounded by a separate
copper ground rod (minimum eight feet in length and 5/8 inch in diameter)
as well as an approved grounding conductor which shall originate within
the electrical panelboard that supplies the power to the light pole(s).
A separate ground wire shall bond the fixture head to all other grounding
electrodes at a ground lug located at and accessed from an approved
hand hole."
Add (new article) 300.4(G) Protection Against Physical
Damage.
Insert "All wiring for circuits under 50 volts in nonaccessible
areas or accessible areas less than eight feet above the finished
floor shall be installed in electrical metallic tubing. Wiring may
be run exposed in accessible areas such as, but not limited to, spaces
above suspended, removable tile ceilings, and accessible attic and
crawl spaces, provided that the wiring is properly installed and fastened
per code and in such a way as to be protected from physical damage."
Add (new article) 310.2 Conductors (B) Conductor Material
(C) Aluminum Conductors.
Insert "Aluminum conductors are permitted as per this National
Electrical Code, with the following conditions or exceptions:
Insert lines (1) through (3) as follows:
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"(1)
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All aluminum conductors must be at least No. 2 AWG. Any conductor
smaller than No. 2 AWG must be copper.
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"(2)
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For all single-family attached, single-family detached, and
multifamily dwelling units of fewer than 10 units per building, all
conductors and wiring shall be copper conductors. Conductors made
of any other material, including aluminum, shall not be permitted.
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"(3)
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For all other buildings, copper conductors must be used in the
following circumstances:
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"(a)
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For any conductor smaller than No. 2 AWG.
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"(b)
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For any branch circuit designed for less than 90 amps.
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"(c)
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For any vibrating equipment, any branch circuit between starters/disconnects
and motor loads, primary and secondary connections to transformers,
and for final connections.
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"(d)
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In residential uses, for any branch circuits coming from the
main overcurrent device for an individual residential unit."
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Article 320 Armored Cable: Type AC.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 324 Flat Conductor Cable: Type FCC.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 326 Integrated Gas Spacer Cable: Type IGS.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 330 Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 332 Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable: Type
MI.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Type NC, NMC and
NMS.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 338 Service Entrance Cable: Type SE and USE.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 340.10 Uses Permitted.
Delete all and insert "Type UF cable shall be permitted as follows:"
Insert lines (1) through (7) as follows
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"(1)
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For use underground, including direct burial in the earth. For
underground requirements, see 300.5.
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"(2)
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As single-conductor cables. Where installed as single conductor
cables, all conductors of the feeder grounded conductor or branch
circuit, including the grounded conductor and equipment grounding
conductor, if any, shall be installed in accordance with 300.3.
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"(3)
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For wiring in wet, dry, or corrosive locations UF cable is not
allowed.
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"(4)
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Installed as nonmetallic-sheathed cable, UF cable is not allowed.
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"(5)
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For solar photovoltaic systems in accordance with 690.31.
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"(6)
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As single-conductor cables as the nonheating leads for heating
cables as provided in 424.43.
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"(7)
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Supported by cable trays. Type UF cable supported by cable trays
shall be of the multiconductor type.
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"Informational Note: See 310.15(A)(3) for temperature limitation
of conductors."
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Article 352.10 Uses Permitted.
Delete all and insert "PVC conduit is permitted for underground
usage in exterior locations only, or in areas of severe wet or corrosive
locations when specifically permitted by the Building Official."
Article 362 Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing: Type ENT.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 382 Nonmetallic Extensions.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 394 Concealed Knob-and-Tube Wiring.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 396 Messenger Supported Wiring.
Delete in its entirety.
Article 398 Open Wiring on Insulators.
Delete in its entirety.
