[Ord. No. 2474, 12-11-2018; Ord. No. 2636, 2-13-2024]
A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Richmond, being marked and designated as the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association along with all Annex Sections, be and is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Richmond, in the State of Missouri, regulating and governing the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of electrical systems as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Electrical Code on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Richmond is hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 500.150 of this Article.
[Ord. No. 2474, 12-11-2018; Ord. No. 2636, 2-13-2024]
A. 
The following Sections of the 2020 National Electrical Code are hereby revised as follows:
1. 
Section 210.8(A)(5) is hereby amended to read as follows: Unfurnished basement receptacles, add Exception. "Receptacles utilizing the provisions of this exception shall be permanently marked to indicate (type of equipment) only - no GFCI protection:
a. 
A dedicated receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system.
b. 
A dedicated receptacle for a sump pump.
c. 
A dedicated receptacle supplying a refrigerator and/or freezer."
2. 
Section 210.12 Arc-fault circuit interrupter protection. (A) Dwelling Units, replace entire section with: "All branch circuits that supply 125-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets in dwelling unit bedrooms, sleeping areas, or nurseries, including all day-care sleeping or napping areas, shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter combination type, installed to provide protection of the branch circuit." It is recommended arc-fault be installed within entire residential structure and shall be offer by the builder.
3. 
Remove Section 230.67 Surge protection, in its entirety.
4. 
Remove Section 240.67 Arc energy.
5. 
Remove Section 240.87 Arc energy.
6. 
Section 406.12 Tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units. Remove (1).
Annex H.
1.
In Section 80.13 Authority (13). Add "24 hours."
2.
Remove Section 80.15 Electrical Board.
3.
Remove 80.19(D) Annual Permits.
4.
In Section 80.19 Permits and Approvals (E) Fees. See City of Richmond Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
5.
In Section 80.19(F)(3). Add "two (2) hours."
6.
In Section 80.23 Notice of violations, penalties. Any person violating the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in accordance with Section 100.100 of the Richmond Municipal Code Penalties.
7.
In Section 80.25(C). Insert "two (2)."
8.
In Section 80.25(E) Disconnection. In last sentence, change to read "-fifteen (15) business days or a longer period, as may be specified by the Building Official. The Building Official shall have the authority to cause the disconnection of that portion of the installation that is not in conformity."
9.
In Section 80.29. Insert "City."
10.
In Section 80.35. Insert "One (1) day."
11.
Delete Section 80.27 Inspector's Qualifications.