A certain document, one (1) copy of which are on file in the
office of the city secretary, being marked and designated as the current
edition of the National Electrical Code, including all appendix chapters
thereof and including annex H, as published and as may be revised
in part or its entirety by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), be and is hereby adopted as the National Electrical Code of
the city, for regulating 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 [secretary] are 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, as may be
prescribed..
(Ordinance O2013-12-13 adopted 12/17/13)
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the regulations
and standards adopted by this article and applicable provisions of
this code of ordinances, state law or city ordinances, rules or regulations,
the provisions of this code of ordinances, state law or city ordinances,
rules or regulations shall prevail and be controlling.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-90)
Whenever the word "municipality" or the word "city" is used
in the regulations and standards adopted by this article, it shall
be construed to mean the City of Hillsboro, Texas.
Whenever the term "corporate counsel" or "city attorney" is
used in the regulations and standards adopted by this article, it
shall be construed to mean the city attorney of this city.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-91)
Any person who shall violate any provision of the regulations
and standards adopted by the provisions of this article shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished in accordance with
the general penalty provision set forth in Section 1.109 of this code.
Each day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-92)
No electrical apparatus, fitting or material shall be used within
the city or within the extraterritorial jurisdiction limits of the
city unless it is approved by the electrical inspector as complying
with the safety requirements of this article; provided however, that
all such apparatus, fittings or material which bear the label of the
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., shall be deemed prima facie evidence
to satisfy the requirements of this article, and the electrical inspector
is authorized to approve such apparatus, fittings and material without
requiring further tests thereof to be made.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-93)
All electrical work shall be executed in a neat and workmanlike
manner. Slipshod work or work not in keeping with good electrical
practice is prohibited.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-94)
Nonmetallic sheathed cable with ground wire may be used in all
dwellings outside the fire district. All wiring inside the fire district
and all commercial and industrial wiring outside the fire district
shall be in conduit.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-96)
Electrical signs may extend from private property to within
eighteen (18) inches of the curb-line, provided that the sign remains
a safe distance from utility wires. No sign shall at its lowest point
be less than nine (9) feet above the sidewalk. All signs must be supported
from poles, structures or buildings located entirely on private property.
High-rise signs shall also conform to the provisions as outlined later
in this article. It shall be unlawful for any person to attach any
sign, device or representation used in the nature of advertisements,
announcements or directions of any electrical sign which would reduce
the clearance to less than the minimum set forth above. Light reflectors
for the illumination of a building or signboard shall not project
more than eight (8) feet beyond the building line or within eighteen
(18) inches of the curb-line or lower than nine (9) feet from the
level of the sidewalk.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-97)
(a) High-rise
signs as defined herein are signs of any kind which exceed thirty
(30) feet in height as measured from the ground level to the topmost
part of the structure and shall include signs attached to or placed
on buildings or structures not specifically built for supporting such
signs. High-rise signs are also defined as any signs of sufficient
height and proximity to existing electrical power lines that they
could fall or be blown down upon any electrical line of more than
three hundred (300) volts to ground.
(b) Before
any permit is issued for such signs a construction plan shall be submitted
to the city engineer by the applicant for the permit. The specifications
and design of such signs must bear the seal and signature of a registered
professional engineer in the state certifying that the design and
specifications meet or exceed the minimum requirements as set forth
in the International Building Code. Failure to furnish such certification
upon request shall constitute grounds for refusal of the permit.
(c) No guys
on any type structure that extend over any electrical power line three
hundred (300) volts to ground shall be permitted.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-98)
When upon inspection or reinspection, any electrical sign is
found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition and the owner or user
thereof fails to place such sign in a safe condition after being notified
to do so by the electrical inspector within the time limits specified
by him, the inspector shall remove such sign at the expense of the
owner or user.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-99)
Revolving or flashing lights of red, amber or green that may
be confused with traffic signals or emergency vehicle lights are strictly
prohibited.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-100)
Persons making extensions or additions to existing electrical
systems shall, before proceeding with such work, ascertain from the
electrical inspector if old work must be changed or must be brought
up to the requirements of this article.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-101)
It shall be unlawful for any public service company operating
in the city or within the territorial jurisdiction of the city to
furnish current to any tent, building, structure or outdoor wiring
of any kind, nature or description without first obtaining a clearance
from the electrical inspector, stating that such wiring is approved
and a permit has been issued for the use of the current. If an electrical
connection is ever discontinued, the electrical inspector may notify
the utility company to leave the service disconnected until such time
that it passes inspection.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-102)