[Ord. 2015-21 § 1
(part)]
The specifications and regulations which are mentioned by title
and date below are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this
title when not in conflict with a specific statement contained herein.
[4-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-181; Ord. 2015-21 § 1 (part)]
The Electrical Code as adopted and amended by the State of Iowa
is hereby adopted by reference as the electrical code for the City
of Davenport, Iowa, subject to the amendments and adoptions by the
State of Iowa Department of Public Safety.
[Ord. 2015-21 § 1
(part)]
Annex H entitled "Administration and Enforcement," is hereby
deleted and replaced by Chapter 15.08 of the Davenport Municipal Code.
[9-9-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-376; Ord. 2015-21 § 1
(part)]
Add a new paragraph, "Wiring," as follows:
A. Minimum
line voltage wire size shall be 12 AWG copper.
B. Feeder
conductors within dwellings shall be installed within an approved
raceway. Type AC and Type MC cable is not approved for this application.
Exception: This is inapplicable where feeder conductors originate
and terminate within a dwelling unit.
C. Nonmetallic
sheathed cable shall be permitted within one- and two-family dwellings
and their garages and storage buildings; and multifamily dwellings
in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
D. Exposed
nonmetallic sheathed cable shall be protected to a height of eight
feet above the floor by approved materials and methods.
E. Where
NM & NMC cables are allowed in structures, all wiring in areas
outside a dwelling unit, such as common areas, stairs, community rooms,
corridors, etc, in multi -family residential structures shall be installed
in MC or EMT Cables. Use of NM & NMC cables shall not be permitted
in such areas.
[4-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-182]
F. Use
of NM & NMC cables, even when installed in raceways, shall not
be permitted in Types I & II construction.
[4-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-182]
