[R.O. 2011 § 500.190; R.O. 2009 § 150.055; CC 1981 § 9-1; Ord. No. 3793, 10-9-1970; Ord. No. 76-78, 10-20-1976; Ord. No. 88-110, 6-23-1988; Ord. No. 95-152, 6-7-1995; Ord. No. 97-148, 5-8-1997; Ord. No. 00-142, 6-9-2000; Ord. No. 05-158, 5-27-2005; Ord. No. 10-152 § 12, 7-21-2010; Ord. No. 15-102 § 8, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 22-153, 12-6-2022]
A. 
The 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, including Annex H, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., is adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City and made a part of this Section as if fully set forth herein.
B. 
All electrical installations in this City shall be in accordance with the Electrical Code of the City, and no installation or alteration of electrical equipment shall be made for light, heat, or power in any building in this City until and unless the installation of the electric wiring therein and thereto shall conform to the requirements of such Electrical Code or as near as practical in the protection from danger of fire and other electrical hazards.
C. 
Nothing in Sections 500.190 and 500.200 and the Electrical Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing under any act or ordinance hereby amended or by Sections 500.190 and 500.200. No just or legal right or remedy of any character shall be lost, impaired or affected by Sections 500.190 and 500.200.
D. 
One (1) copy of Sections 500.190 and 500.200, the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, and the proposed amendments have been on file in the City Clerk's office at least ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of Sections 500.190 and 500.200.
[R.O. 2011 § 500.200; R.O. 2009 § 150.056; Ord. No. 05-158, 5-27-2005; Ord. No. 10-152 § 12, 7-21-2010; Ord. No. 15-102 § 8, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 22-153, 12-6-2022]
A. 
The code adopted by Section 500.190 is amended as follows:
1. 
Annex H 80.1, Scope, is amended to read as follows:
Annex H 80.2 Scope. The following functions are covered:
(1) 
The inspection of electrical installations as covered by Section 90.2.
(2) 
(Reserved)
(3) 
The review of construction plans, drawings, and specifications for electrical systems.
(4) 
The design, alteration, modification, construction, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems and equipment.
(5) 
The regulation and control of electrical installations at special events, including, but not limited to, exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, and other similar special occupancies.
2. 
Annex H80.5, Adoption, is amended to read as follows: .
Annex H 80.5 Adoption. Article 80 is adopted.
3. 
Annex H 80.13, Authority, Subsection (13) is amended to read as follows:
(13) 
Whenever any installation subject to inspection prior to use is covered or concealed without having first been inspected, the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require that such work be exposed for inspection. The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified when the installation is ready for inspection and shall conduct the inspection within two (2) business days.
4. 
Annex H 80.15, Electrical Board, is deleted and one (1) new Section is enacted in lieu thereof to read as follows:
80.15(A) Creation of the Electrical Board. The Board of Appeals shall be the Electrical Board, hereinafter designated as "the Board."
80.15 (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F) are deleted.
80.15(G) Appeals.
(1) 
Review of decisions. Any person, firm, or corporation may register an appeal with the Board for a review of any decision of the electrical inspector, provided such appeal is made in writing within twenty (20) days after such person, firm, or corporation shall have been notified. Upon receipt of such appeal, said Board shall, if requested by the person making the appeal, hold a public hearing and proceed to determine whether the action of the Board, or the electrical inspector complies with this law and, within twenty (20) days after receipt of the appeal or after holding the hearing, shall make a decision in accordance with its findings.
(2) 
Conditions. Any person shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the authority having jurisdiction to the Board when it is claimed that any one (1) or more of the following conditions exist:
a. 
The true intent of the codes or ordinances described in this Code has been incorrectly interpreted.
b. 
The provisions of the codes or ordinances do not fully apply.
c. 
A decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials.
(3) 
Submission of appeals. A written appeal, outlining the Code provision from which relief is sought and the remedy proposed, shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction within twenty (20) calendar days of notification of violation.
5. 
Annex H 80.23(B), Penalties, is deleted.
6. 
Annex H 80.27, Inspector's Qualifications, is deleted.
7. 
Annex H 80.35, Effective Date, is amended as follows:
80.35 Effective date. Article 80 shall take effect immediately after its passage and publication.
8. 
Section 210.8(A)(2), Garage and accessory building receptacles, is amended to read as follows:
210.8(A)(2) Garage and accessory building receptacles. 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles installed in garages and grade-level portions of unfinished accessory buildings used for storage or work areas shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. [210.8(A)(2)]
Exception: Garage door opener receptacles not installed in a readily accessible location.
9. 
Section 210.8(A)(5), Basement, is amended to read as follows:
210.8(A)(5) Unfinished basement receptacles. 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in unfinished basements shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. For purposes of this Section, "unfinished basements" are defined as portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and similar areas. [210.8(A)(5)]
Exception:
1. 
A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system. Receptacles installed in accordance with this exception shall not be considered as meeting the requirement of [210.8(A)(5) Exception]
2. 
Fastened in place appliances or single plugged receptacle designated for refrigerators/freezers.
3. 
Sump pump: Sump pump receptacles must be a single dedicated outlet (not a duplex) and only when a sump pump has been installed.
10. 
Section 210.8(A)(6), Kitchen receptacles, is amended to add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Fastened in place appliances or outlets designated for refrigerators/freezers.
11. 
Section 210.8(A)(10), Laundry areas, is amended to read as follows:
210.8(A)(10) Laundry areas. 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in laundry areas shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel. [210.8(A)(10)]
12. 
Section 210.8(A)(10), Kitchen dishwater branch circuit, is deleted.
13. 
Section 210.12(A), Arc-fault circuit interrupter protection, is amended to read as follows:
210.12 (A) Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection. Branch circuits that supply 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere outlets installed in, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreations rooms, closets, hallways, and similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of following: [210.12(A)]
1. 
A listed combination-type arc-fault circuit interrupter, installed to provide protection of the entire branch circuit. [210.12(A)(1)]
2. 
A listed branch/feeder-type AFCI installed at the origin of the branch-circuit in combination with a listed outlet branch-circuit type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed at the first outlet box on the branch circuit. The first outlet box in the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet of the circuit. [210.12(A)(2)]
3. 
A listed supplemental arc-protection circuit breaker installed at the origin of the branch circuit in combination with a listed outlet branch-circuit type arc-fault circuit- interrupter installed at the first outlet box on the branch circuit where all of the following conditions are met:
a. 
The branch-circuit wiring shall be continuous from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the outlet branch-circuit arc-fault circuit interrupter.
b. 
The maximum length of the branch-circuit wiring from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the first outlet shall not exceed fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) for 14 AWG conductors and seventy (70) feet (21.3 m) for 12 AWG conductors.
c. 
The first outlet box in the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet on the circuit. [210.12(A)(3)]
4. 
A listed outlet branch-circuit-type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed at the first outlet on the branch circuit in combination with a listed branch-circuit overcurrent protective device where all of the following conditions are met:
a. 
The branch-circuit wiring shall be continuous from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the outlet branch-circuit arc-fault circuit interrupter.
b. 
The maximum length of the branch-circuit wiring from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the fist outlet shall not exceed fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) for 14 AWG conductors and seventy (70) feet (21.3 m) for 12 AWG conductors.
c. 
The first outlet box in the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet on the circuit.
d. 
The combination of the branch-circuit overcurrent device and outlet branch-circuit AFCI shall be identified as meeting the requirements for a system combination-type AFCI and shall be listed as such. [210.12(A)(4)]
5. 
Where metal raceways, metal wireways, metal auxiliary gutters or Type MC or Type AC cable meeting the applicable requirements of 250.118 with metal boxes, metal conduit bodies and metal enclosures are installed for the portion of the branch circuit between the branch-circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet, a listed outlet branch-circuit type AFCI installed at the first outlet shall be considered as providing protection for the remaining portion of the branch circuit. [210.12(A)(5)]
6. 
Where a listed metal or nonmetallic conduit or tubing or Type MC cable is encased in not less than 2 inches (50.8 mm) of concrete for the portion of the branch circuit between the branch–circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet, a listed outlet branch-circuit type AFCI installed at the first outlet shall be considered as providing protection for the remaining portion of the branch circuit. [210.12(A)(6)]
Exception:
•
AFCI protection shall not be required for an individual branch circuit supplying a fire alarm system where the branch circuit is installed in a metal raceway, metal auxiliary gutter, steel-armored cable, Type MC or Type AC, meeting the requirements of 250.118, with metal boxes, conduit bodies and enclosures.
•
AFCI protection shall not be required for all kitchen countertop receptacles, laundry receptacles and/or other already required GFCI protected outlets.
14. 
Section 230.67, Surge protection, is to be deleted.
15. 
Section 230.85, Emergency disconnects, is to be deleted.
[R.O. 2011 § 500.210; R.O. 2009 § 150.058; CC 1981 § 9-16; Ord. No. 3793, 10-9-1970; Ord. No. 88-110, 6-23-1988; Ord. No. 13-127 § 1, 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
No person shall do or cause to be done any electrical wiring or alter or repair any electrical work in the City unless a permit has been obtained from the Director of Community Development or a designee in the amount stated in Section 150.030, and the person has proof of having a County electric license, together with a surety company bond, in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), conditioned that the person will indemnify and save harmless the City from all accidents and damage caused by any negligence in protecting the work or by unfaithful, imperfect or improper work done under the permit and that the person will promptly pay all fines and charges lawfully imposed for a violation of any of the rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to electricians and electric wiring; provided, however, that any person desiring to continue as an electrician shall have a current County license and a bond to the City.
[1]
Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 500.650.
[R.O. 2011 § 500.220; R.O. 2009 § 150.059; CC 1981 §§ 9-19 — 9-20; Ord. No. 3793, 10-6-1970]
A. 
Scope Of Permit. No permit issued under this Article shall be deemed to authorize anything or any work not stated in the application and permit.
B. 
Compliance With Terms Of Permit Required. No person shall install or do any electrical wiring, except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit issued pursuant to this Article.
[1]
Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 500.650.
[R.O. 2011 § 500.230; R.O. 2009 § 150.060; CC 1981 § 9-16.1; Ord. No. 90-106, 4-30-1990; Ord. No. 96-139, 5-8-1996]
A. 
A homeowner permit may be issued for an addition to, or repair, modification or reconstruction of an existing electrical or plumbing system on the premises of a detached single-family dwelling, including accessory structures, to the owner or to a member of the owner's immediate family residing with the owner, without any proof that the owner has a electrical or plumbing license under the following conditions:
1. 
The dwelling shall be designed and used solely for living purposes.
2. 
The dwelling shall be occupied by, or vacant and intended for immediate occupancy by the owner and the owner's family and by no other persons.
3. 
The permittee shall personally perform all required work.
4. 
Prior to the issuance of a permit under this Section, the Code Enforcement Officer may require an affidavit or other reasonable proof that the request for a permit complies with the foregoing provisions and that the applicant has the necessary knowledge and ability to perform the proposed work.
5. 
The permit may be revoked by the Code Enforcement Officer if the Officer determines that work under the permit is not being properly performed or that the application did not comply or no longer complies with this Section. Upon such revocation, the property owner may be required by the Officer to proceed immediately to procure a licensed person to correct or complete the work.
B. 
This Section does not authorize a waiver or modification of any provision of this Article relating to the materials, design, installation or practice of electrical or plumbing work or to the preparation and approval of plans or to required fees for permits, inspections and reinspections.
[R.O. 2011 § 500.235]
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 an ordinance violation, punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding three (3) months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.