The electrical regulations of this code shall not be construed
to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person
owning, operating or installing electrical conductors, devices, appliances,
fixtures, apparatus, motors, or equipment, for damages to persons
or buildings caused by any defect therein by reason of the inspection
herein authorized or the certificate of approved inspection issued
by the electrical inspector's office as herein provided, nor
shall the city be held liable for any damages by reason of the enforcement
of this code.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-8; 1978 Code,
sec. 6-110; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
(a)
All installations of electrical wiring and equipment shall be
reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the
provisions of this code, the applicable statutes of the state, and
any rules or regulations issued by authority thereof.
(b)
Due to the unusual climatic conditions prevailing in and about
the city, certain exceptions to the wiring methods and materials,
as set forth in the National Electrical Code herein adopted, shall
be made as set forth in this division.
(c)
Required power source.
Electrical system shall
be provided with service from the public utility company or a power
source approved by the building official. Portable generators may
only be used when service is not available from a public utility company
or an approved power source or when approved by the building official
for temporary power.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-35; Ordinance 75-28, sec. 2, adopted 4/15/75; Ordinance 78-13, sec. 1, adopted 2/7/78; Ordinance 81-18, sec. 2, adopted 3/10/81; Ordinance 84-73, sec. 1, adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 90-6, sec. 1, adopted 1/30/90; 1978 Code, sec. 6-111; Ordinance 08-006, sec. 1, adopted 1/8/08; Ordinance 10-057, sec. 8, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
(a)
All electrical equipment installed or used shall be reasonably
safe to persons and property in conformity with the provisions of
this code, the applicable statutes of the state and any rules or regulations
issued by authority thereof.
(b)
Conformity of electrical equipment with the applicable standards
of the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., shall be prima facie
evidence that such equipment is reasonably safe to persons and property.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-36; 1978 Code,
sec. 6-112; Ordinance 17-008, sec.
22, adopted 2/7/17; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
(a)
All electrically illuminated or electrically powered outdoor
and indoor signs and displays shall be reasonably safe to persons
and property and in conformity with the provisions of this code.
(b)
Conformity of all types of electrical signs with applicable
standards of the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and the National
Electrical Code shall be prima facie evidence that such installations
are reasonably safe to persons and property; provided that the provisions
of this division shall prevail in case of conflicting provisions.
(c)
Conformity of construction, erection, foundation and means of
support of all such signs with the city building code shall be approved
by the city building official before permits for electrical inspection
shall be issued under the authority of this code.
(d)
A permit for an electrical sign must be obtained from the housing
code enforcement division before any sign is installed.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-37; Ordinance 87-41, sec. 6, adopted 5/26/87; 1978 Code, sec. 6-113; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
Rules and regulations of the company supplying electricity to
the city regarding service and meter installations for the kind and
character of service to be rendered, as passed and approved by the
governing body of the city from time-to-time, in accordance with franchise
provisions, are hereby referred to, incorporated herein, and made
a part hereof.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-38; 1978 Code,
sec. 6-114; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
Wiring methods approved by the National Electrical Code shall
be used with the exceptions listed below:
(1)
Any approved method may be used for temporary work.
(2)
In all buildings and on all properties, all commercial buildings,
and all buildings used for commercial purposes, the following wiring
methods are excluded from the approved methods, as listed in the National
Electrical Code:
(3)
The following equipment shall be installed on individual circuits:
(A)
Attic fan and heating unit.
(B)
Dishwasher.
(C)
Disposal.
(D)
Washing machine.
(E)
Dryer.
(F)
Water heaters and space heaters.
(G)
Ranges, built-in ranges, tops and ovens.
(H)
Air conditioning equipment.
(I)
Other types of equipment that requires special circuits.
(J)
Built-in microwave ovens.
(K)
Refrigerators.
(4)
Low voltage wiring.
All low voltage wiring and
devices shall be installed according to the requirements of the National
Electrical Code.
(5)
The installation of A.C. or armored cable shall not be permitted
in any place or places designed or intended for assembly occupancy
purposes.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-65; Ordinance 79-62, sec. 2, adopted 8/21/79; Ordinance 83-34, sec. 8, adopted 4/5/83; Ordinance 87-41, sec. 7, adopted 5/26/87; Ordinance 87-53, sec. 1, adopted 7/7/87; Ordinance 91-11, sec. 1, adopted 2/12/91; 1978 Code, sec. 6-115; Ordinance 10-057, sec. 9, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance
24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
Service-entrance cable may be used on all one- and two-family
residences where three (3) number six (6) copper conductors or larger
are used.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-66; 1978 Code,
sec. 6-116; Ordinance 10-057, sec.
10, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
It shall be unlawful for any person to bridge, tamper with or
change from its original installation, except upon the approval of
the chief electrical inspector, and then only after proper permit
for alteration has been issued, any fuse of the plug, cartridge type,
or link type, installed in panel boards, main switches or switchboards,
or to alter or change circuit breakers so that the original calibration
will be affected, or to tie down or secure any circuit breaker so
that it will not function properly. Only eight (8) devices shall be
installed on #14 wire and ten (10) devices on #12 wire.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-67(a); 1978
Code, sec. 6-117; Ordinance 10-057, sec. 11, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
Service clearances shall comply with the current requirements
of "standard service practices" of the local utility company. Where
these clearances are not covered by this standard, the National Electrical
Code shall apply.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-68; Ordinance 87-41, sec. 8, adopted 5/26/87; 1978 Code, sec. 6-118; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
There shall be a service disconnect on the exterior of all commercial
buildings.
(Ordinance 10-057, sec. 12, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance
24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
Each individual tenant space within a structure shall have an
independent service. Two (2) services on an individual tenant space
within a structure shall only be permitted with prior approval from
the building official.
(Ordinance 10-057, sec. 13, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance
24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
Extension cords shall not be used in commercial buildings for
powering of accessory appliances as defined by the building official.
(1958 Code, sec. 11-69; 1978 Code,
sec. 6-119; Ordinance 10-057, sec.
14, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
Temporary poles shall comply with the requirements of the local
utility company's standard service practices.
(Ordinance 76-90, sec. 1, adopted 8/17/76; Ordinance 87-41, sec. 9, adopted 5/26/87; 1978
Code, sec. 6-119.1; Ordinance
24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)
