There is hereby adopted by the city council the 2017 edition
of the National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire
Protection Association, being NFPA No. 70, and such code is hereby
adopted as the minimum standard for the installation of all electrical
wiring, devices and equipment in the city, save and except such portions
as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, and the same is hereby
made a part of this division as fully and to the same extent as if
copied herein in full. A copy of such code is on file in the office
of the city secretary.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-33; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-126; Ordinance 10-687 adopted 9/9/10; Ordinance 14-733, sec. 2, adopted 4/24/14; Ordinance 19-836, sec. 2, adopted 2/14/19; 2007 Code, sec. 12-77)
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the code
adopted by this division and applicable provisions of this code, state
law or city ordinances, rules or regulations, the provisions of this
code, state law or city ordinances, rules or regulations shall prevail
and be controlling.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-34; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-128; 2007 Code, sec. 12-78)
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
when used in the code adopted by this division, means the
city attorney of this city.
when used in the code adopted by this division, means the
City of Humble, Texas.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-35; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-129; 2007 Code, sec. 12-79)
The use of aluminum wire is hereby prohibited for electrical
wiring purposes inside of any building or structure within the city.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-37.1; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-132; 2007 Code, sec. 12-80)
All electrical construction and all materials and appliances
used in connection with the installation, maintenance and operation
of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for the utilization of
electrical energy for light, heat or power, inside the limits of the
city, shall conform to such special rules and regulations as may be
embodied in this division and to the published rules and regulations
of the National Electrical Code as currently adopted by the city,
and the electric utility company’s meter loop specifications.
Evidence that electric equipment is suitably safe to persons and property
is solely based upon Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., approval.
When changes or additions are being made to existing electrical installations
they shall conform to the provisions of this division.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-38; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-133; Ordinance 91-446 adopted 1/10/91; Ordinance 93-464 adopted 1/27/93; Ordinance
96-492, sec. VI, adopted 1/11/96; 2007 Code, sec. 12-81)
Before proceeding with the installation or alteration of or
the addition to any electrical wiring or equipment within or on any
building, structure or premises, publicly or privately owned, in the
city, the master electrician in charge of such proposed work shall
first file with the city electrical inspector an application requesting
the inspection and secure a permit therefor.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-12; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-101; 2007 Code, sec. 12-82)
No permit shall be required by this division to replace any
electrical fixtures or appliances which require no change in the electric
wiring for such fixture or appliance.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-13; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-102; 2007 Code, sec. 12-83)
Application for a permit required by this division, describing
the work to be done, shall:
(1)
Be
made in writing to the city electrical inspector by the master electrician
installing the work;
(2)
Give
the exact street number of the premises on which work is to be done;
(3)
Provide
the date inspection is desired;
(4)
Name
the owner or occupant; and
(5)
Name
the electrician doing the work and the class of wiring.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-14; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-103; Ordinance 96-492, sec.
I, adopted 1/11/96; 2007 Code,
sec. 12-84)
Two inspections shall be required of work coming under the provisions
of this division as follows:
(1)
Rough-in
inspection, or before any work, wire or device has been concealed;
(2)
Final
inspection after all work has been completed.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-17; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-106; Ordinance 96-492, sec.
III, adopted 1/11/96; 2007 Code,
sec. 12-85)
After inspecting the electrical wiring covered by any application
for a permit and inspection under this division, the city electrical
inspector shall leave a tag which shall state that the work has been
inspected and approved or that it is not approved and must be held
open for correction or the master electrician notified, and if the
wiring is to be held open for inspection no person shall lath, coil
or in any other manner conceal any wiring until he is informed that
such wiring has been approved by the city electrical inspector.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-18; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-107; 2007 Code, sec. 12-86)
The master electrician shall have all electrical work installed
by him inspected before such work is covered or concealed. All cabinet
and panelboard covers or trims shall be left off for final inspection
and any fitting or cover that conceals any wiring which may hinder
the proper inspection of electrical work shall be removed by the master
electrician at the request of the city electrical inspector.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-19; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-108; 2007 Code, sec. 12-87)
(a)
Upon
completion and receipt of final inspection papers covering electrical
work, the electrical inspector shall make a final inspection. If such
work is found to comply with this division, a certificate of inspection
shall be issued stating that the work has been done according to the
provisions of this division and the rules governing the respective
class to which it belongs.
(b)
This
certificate shall not relieve the master electrician of his responsibility
for any defective work that may have been concealed or escaped the
notice of the electrical inspector.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-20; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-109; 2007 Code, sec. 12-88)
It shall be unlawful for any public service company operating
in the city to furnish electrical current to any new building, tent,
structure or outdoor wiring of any kind, nature or description, without
first obtaining clearance from the electrical inspector stating that
such wiring is approved and a permit has been issued for the use of
current.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-21; 1991 Code,
sec. 9-110; Ordinance 96-492, sec.
IV, adopted 1/11/96; 2007 Code,
sec. 12-89)
