The city council hereby adopts the 2014 edition of the National
Electrical Code, except as modified or amended in this article. In
the event that this code is ever updated or revised, those changes
are automatically included and incorporated into this section once
the changes are approved by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
All electrical equipment installed or used in the city shall be reasonably
safe to persons and property in conformity with the standards provided
in the codes adopted herein, applicable state statutes, and any rules
and regulations issued by authority thereof. Copies of the codes and
amendments thereto, as referenced in this section, are on file in
the office of the city secretary for permanent record and inspection.
From the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions
thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings
and structures within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ordinance O-04-18 adopted 2/20/18)
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the electrical codes adopted by reference in section
3.06.001 above and any provision of this Code of Ordinances, the provisions of the Code of Ordinances shall prevail.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.502)
The provisions of this article shall apply to all installations
of electrical conductors, fittings, devices, signs, fixtures, motors,
generators, starters, controls, and raceways, hereinafter referred
to as “electrical equipment,” within or on public and
private buildings and premises within the city.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.503)
This article shall not be construed to affect the responsibility
or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling, or installing
any electrical equipment for damages to persons or property which
were caused by any defect in such equipment or in the installation
thereof, nor shall the city be held as assuming any liability by reason
of the inspection, failure to inspect, or reinspection authorized
herein or the certificates of conformance or nonconformance issued
as herein provided, or by reason of the approval or disapproval of
any equipment authorized herein.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.504)
The city council hereby adopts the North Central Texas Council
of Governments recommended amendments to the 2014 National Electrical
Code, attached to Ordinance O-04-18 as exhibit D and on file in the
office of the city secretary, subject to the following:
(1) Article 590 - Temporary Wiring (Service).
(A) Article 590.3(a) - Permit Required.
Temporary electrical power and lighting installations may be permitted during the period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demotion of buildings, structures, equipment, or similar activities where, for good and sufficient causes, it is necessary to have electricity on any such installation before a final certificate can be issued; provided, that all parts to which the current is applied are in safe condition and meet all applicable requirements hereof. A permit will be required for any such temporary service. Application for a temporary service permit shall be made before such permit is issued; a fee as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix
A to this code shall be paid by the applicant.
(B) Article 590.3(b) - Permit Valid for 120 Days.
A temporary
service permit shall expire after 120 days from the date issued. If
at the end of this 120 days, the installation is still incomplete,
another permit must be taken out for the next thirty (30) days and
each succeeding thirty (30) days while said installation is incomplete.
(Ordinance O-04-18 adopted 2/20/18)
Knob-and-tube wiring shall not be permitted when installing
or repairing electrical installations.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.509)
It shall be unlawful for any electric, light, heat, or power
company to do any wiring of any nature in or on any building (except
power houses and substations of electric, light, heat, and power companies
operating under a franchise granted by the city) or to make any electrical
connection to any building or electrical wiring or apparatus until
a certificate, stating that electrical wiring has been approved, or
written permit authorizing connection, has been issued by the electrical
inspector. All firms, corporations, or individuals, whether operating
under a regular franchise granted by the city or not, shall upon written
notice by the electrical inspector disconnect from any such circuit,
including main service wires, branch feeder wires, or distribution
as designated by said notice, and shall not reconnect to said installation
except upon written notice from the electrical inspector.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.510)
Every company, firm, partnership, corporation, or individual
owning or controlling electrical wires and apparatus for the transmission
of light, heat, or power shall in time of fire or in case of severe
climatic conditions or any other emergency wherein lives or property
of the citizens of the city may be endangered by the operation of
such wires and apparatus, upon notice by the electrical inspector,
the mayor, or the chief of the fire department or chief of police,
disconnect such dangerous wires from current or service as are designated
by the electrical inspector.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.511)
All electrical wiring installed in or on all metal buildings,
public buildings with a seating capacity of one hundred (100) or more,
churches, and schools located within the city limits shall be installed
in electrical metallic tubing (EMT).
(1996 Code, sec. 3.512)
Any person violating any of the provisions of the electrical code or administrative regulations herein adopted shall be subject to punishment as provided in section
1.01.009 of this Code of Ordinances. Each day of continuance thereof shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.513)