The National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, ANSI/NFPA 70, published
by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted as a part
of this article as fully as if copied at length in this division.
A copy of the National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, shall be filed
with the city clerk's office as a public record. If a conflict occurs
with any provision of the National Electrical Code and this article,
the sections of this article shall control.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-35; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-401; Ordinance 50-2002,
sec. 1, adopted 7/2/02; Ordinance 91-2002, sec. 1, adopted 11/5/02; Ordinance 85-2004, sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 74-2005, sec. 1, adopted 9/20/05; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
All electrical work installed within the city shall be installed
in conformity with this article, and it is declared to be unlawful
for any person to install any electrical work in violation of this
article and the provisions of the electrical code as adopted.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-28; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-402; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector or chief building
official to interpret the sections of this article as may be necessary
to administer and enforce this article.
(b) Any person who may be aggrieved by the interpretation of the electrical
code rendered by the electrical inspector may appeal the decision
of the electrical inspector to the construction board of adjustment
and appeals.
(c) Any person seeking to appeal the decision of the electrical inspector
rendered in accordance with this section shall comply with the following:
(1)
Written notice of the appeal must be made to the construction
board of adjustment and appeals within five days of the date on which
the electrical inspector rendered his decision.
(2)
The appeal must clearly set forth the decision of the electrical
inspector, together with the position of the person taking the appeal
to the board.
(3)
The person seeking the appeal must set forth his reasons in
support of his position, together with evidence in support of his
position.
(4)
The written appeal shall be filed with the city clerk.
(5)
Within 30 days, the chief building official shall call a regular
meeting of the construction board of adjustment and appeals to hear
the appeal.
(6)
In an emergency to life or property, which emergency shall be
specifically set forth in the written appeal filed with the construction
board of adjustment and appeals, the construction board of adjustment
and appeals shall render a decision on such appeal within 24 hours
from the time such appeal is filed with the board. The board shall
determine in any such case whether or not a true emergency exists,
and its decision in this regard shall be final.
(7)
In every case to be heard by the board on an emergency basis,
the electrical inspector shall be present and shall be allowed to
present his position to the board.
(8)
The decision of the board on any appeal taken under this section
shall be final and binding.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-29; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-403; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) This article shall not apply to any of the following:
(1)
Any electrical work performed by any electrical public utility
holding a certificate of service from the state public utility commission
and operating within the city.
(2)
Any electrical work undertaken by the city in conjunction with
street lighting or traffic-control signals.
(3)
Any electrical work performed by a telephone, telegraph or district
messenger company operating under a franchise issued by the city.
(4)
Any electrical work performed by any broadcast transmission
business or entity.
The exceptions from this article in this subsection do not,
however, authorize any of such classes of business named to perform
electrical work for the general public or to do any other type of
electrical work except that which is necessary and customary to the
class of business involved.
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(b) Notwithstanding the exception set forth in subsection
(a) of this section, this article shall apply to the wiring and installation for light, heat and power for all buildings containing equipment or housing employees of any class of business excepted by subsection
(a) of this section.
(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to require a property
owner to obtain a registration or furnish a certificate of insurance
before doing electrical work in or on a building occupied by himself
as a single-family residence, provided the following conditions exist:
(1)
He has applied for and obtained a permit from the electrical
inspector to do the electrical work.
(2)
He has presented a set of plans showing the electrical work
to be undertaken and such plans are found to conform to this article.
(3)
He agrees to call for all inspections required by this article.
(4)
He is able to demonstrate to the electrical inspector that he
has a working knowledge of this article and the ability to do electrical
work in conformance with the provisions of the electrical code.
(5)
He agrees to correct any violations of this article found or
discovered upon any inspection performed by the electrical inspector.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-37; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-404; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) It shall be the duty of the fire chief or the fire marshal to have
the premises involved in a fire fully inspected by the electrical
inspector when the chief of the fire department or the fire marshal
determines that a fire originated due to any of the following causes:
(1)
Faulty electrical wiring;
(2)
Overloading of electrical equipment;
(3)
Overloading of electrical lines;
(4)
Unauthorized electrical installation; or
(5)
Any damage to the electrical system by the fire.
(b) When the electrical inspector finds that a fire has caused damage to the electrical system or originated for any of the reasons set forth in subsection
(a) of this section, no electrical service shall be reinstated or reconnected to the property by any electrician or by the owner of such property until such time as the conditions have been repaired in compliance with this article and approved by the electrical inspector.
(c) Notwithstanding subsections
(a) and
(b) of this section, the chief building official may approve temporary electrical service necessary to complete repairs or reconstruction of the property in question.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-30; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-405; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) If any part of any electrical equipment or wiring in or about any
building, facility, installation, premises or lot within the city
is found to have been installed or connected in violation of this
article, it shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to notify
in writing the owner of the premises or the tenant of the premises
or the person in possession of the premises to immediately cease using
electrical current in any such violation identified by the electrical
inspector.
(b) If any part of any electrical equipment or wiring in or about any
building, facility, installation, premises or lot within the city
is found to have fallen into a state of disrepair which would render
the use of such electrical equipment dangerous to life or property,
it shall be the duty of the chief building official to notify in writing
the owner of the premises or the tenant of the premises or the person
in possession of the premises to immediately cease using electrical
current in any such violation or condition identified by the electrical
inspector.
(c) The written notice required in this section shall state the following:
(1)
The date that the inspection was made by the electrical inspector
where a violation of this article or a condition dangerous to life
or property is found.
(2)
The section of this article or the electrical code which the
inspection reveals has been violated.
(3)
For conditions dangerous to life or property, a brief description
of such conditions.
(4)
A specified time, not to exceed ten days from the date of the
written notice, to correct all violations identified or to correct
all conditions identified as dangerous to life or property.
(5)
A statement advising the owner, tenant or person in control
and possession of the building, facility, installation, premises or
lot that, if there are any persons using the area in question who
require electrical service for life support, it is the duty of the
person receiving this notice immediately and without failure to notify
the electrical inspector of such fact.
(d) If the owner, tenant or person in possession of the premises identified
in the written notice given pursuant to this section fails to take
action necessary to correct any and all such violations or conditions
dangerous to life or property within the time limit specified in the
written notice, the electrical inspector shall take the following
action:
(1)
The chief building official shall serve upon the owner, tenant
or person in possession of the property an order to cease use of the
property, facility, installation, premises or lot until such time
as proof is presented to the electrical inspector that all defects
have been corrected and such work is verified by inspection.
(2)
When the violation of this article found to exist is of such
a nature as to cause immediate danger to life or property, the electrical
inspector shall issue an order to the public utility supplying such
power to immediately terminate such electrical service until such
time as all violations are corrected.
(3)
If the owner, tenant or person in possession of the building, facility, installation, premises or lot fails to comply with an order of the electrical inspector issued under subsection
(d)(1) of this section within three days of receipt of such order, the electrical inspector shall issue his order as provided in subsection
(d)(2) of this section to the public utility providing the electrical services.
(4)
Notwithstanding any provision set forth in subsections
(d)(1) through
(3) of this section, when the chief building official has been notified by the owner, tenant or person in possession of the building, facility, installation, premises or lot that there is a person residing within any of such structures or areas who requires electrical service for life support, the chief building official is authorized to take one or all of the following courses of action:
a.
Notify the owner, tenant or person in possession of such structure
or area to immediately make arrangement to provide an alternative
location for the person involved.
b.
Withhold taking action to terminate electrical service for a
reasonable period of time not to exceed ten days.
c.
Terminate all electrical service not necessary for the life
support of the person involved.
d.
Request the city attorney to seek a proper court order requiring
the relocation of the person involved.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-33; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-406; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
This article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen
the responsibility of any person owning, operating, controlling or
installing any electrical wiring connections, fixtures, appliances,
apparatus, machinery, equipment or work, inside or outside, overhead
or underground, in the city for damages to any person injured by defects
therein, nor shall the city be held as assuming any liability because
of the inspection authorized by this article or certificate or permit
issued as provided for and regulated.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-34; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-407; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
This article being a general ordinance intended as a unified
coverage of its subject matter, no part of it shall be deemed to be
implicitly repealed by subsequent ordinances if such construction
can reasonably be avoided.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-23; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-408; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
Whenever there is a conflict between the sections of this article governing signs and the provisions of the city zoning ordinance in appendix
B to this code, the provisions of the zoning ordinance shall control.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-24; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-409; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) In the installation of all wiring, fixtures and apparatus, the rules and requirements adopted by section
22-401 shall be complied with, together with the rules contained in this article and such additional requirements as may from time to time be adopted.
(b) When an electrician or any homeowner has sought to install any type
of electrical equipment and such equipment has been found not to comply
with this article, the electrician or homeowner shall have the right
to appeal the decision of the chief building official to the construction
board of adjustment and appeals. The board shall, upon such hearing,
determine whether or not the type of electrical equipment sought to
be installed by the electrician or homeowner is equivalent to the
sections of this article. When the board determines that the equipment
in question is equivalent to that required by this article, it shall
enter an order to such effect, and the chief building official shall
be governed by the terms of such order in all future cases where the
same type of equipment is sought to be installed.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-82; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-436; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) All electrical wiring shall be installed in rigid metallic conduit,
electrical metallic tubing, approved metallic raceways, approved metal-clad
cable, approved nonmetallic conduit and raceway or approved multi-outlet
assemblies. However, all single-family and multifamily residences
not exceeding three stories and outbuildings on the same premises
may be wired in nonmetallic sheathed cable as a minimum requirement.
However, if any part of a residence or other building is converted
to any commercial purposes not within such exceptions, the entire
building shall be classified as a business premises, and the entire
building shall be rewired. All conduit installed for electrical use
shall be installed under the requirements of this article.
(b) Electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) shall not be used in any location
except where NM cable is acceptable in the city.
(c) Manufactured wiring systems as approved by electrical code adopted
in this article shall be acceptable.
(d) No electrical metallic tubing (EMT) shall be permitted in any electrical
installation where such tubing is in contact with the ground or earth
or is embedded in a concrete slab.
(e) All MC cable shall have a green grounding conductor.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-83; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-437; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) Aluminum conductors may be installed on service and feeders only
and must be terminated properly using approved compression-type crimp
lugs installed with a proper tool and with an approved inhibitor (Petrox).
(b) No aluminum conductors shall be installed on any branch circuits
or grounding in dwellings.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-84; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-438; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
An electrical conduit of not less than three-fourths inch trade
size shall be installed from the panel to an accessible crawl space
in the attic, under the floor or to the outside of the house if it
has no attic and has a concrete floor. This conduit is to facilitate
the future installation of the two space circuits to be left open
as spares in all residential panels.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-85; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-439; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
Commercial electrical circuits shall be installed as required
by the electrical code adopted in this article.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-86; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-440; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) All-metal entrances.
An all-metal complete electrical
service entrance shall be used from the point of contact with the
electric company to the service switch or distribution panel except
as provided in this article. Underground service entrance may be schedule
40 PVC.
(b) Busway entrance.
Installations using a busway as a service
entrance shall be made with a totally enclosed busway assembly and
accessories approved for use as service entrance equipment and shall
have totally enclosed weatherproof construction where used outside
of a building.
(c) Overhead service drops.
Overhead service drops shall
be installed in accordance with the following:
(1)
New installations.
When a new electrical installation
is to be served with an overhead service drop, a means of attachment
shall be provided. When an electrical installation is started before
the electric company facilities are placed, it shall be the responsibility
of the electric company to determine the location of the facility
from which the service drop for the electrical installation will be
installed. The means of attachment shall be a clamp on a service mast
or a galvanized hook bolt or eye bolt, rigidly attached to a rafter
or stud to give adequate support to the service drop. Landing and
meter heights shall comply with the utility company guidelines.
(2)
Additions to existing installations.
When an addition
is to be made to an existing building that requires that the service
entrance be relocated to the new portion of the building, the service
entrance shall comply with the rules established for all new installations.
(3)
Existing installations.
When the meter loop is
changed on an existing installation, the installation shall reasonably
comply with the electrical code and this section without altering
the roof of the existing building. The means of attachment shall be
changed by the master electrician or the homeowner and shall be at
the maximum height that can be maintained on the building. The new
means of attachment shall be an eye bolt or hook bolt, rigidly attached
to a rafter or stud and to give adequate support to the service drop.
Other suitable means of attachment, including insulators attached
with a single lag screw, may be approved by the electrical inspector
if commonly accepted within the trade.
(d) Service mast.
If a service mast is used to attain the
height required by the electrical code, the service mast shall be
a minimum two-inch IMC or rigid conduit having adequate strength to
withstand the strain of the service drop and shall meet minimum standards
established by the electric company and approved by the chief building
official as defined in the publication, "National Electrical Safety
Code," from the electric company.
(e) Providing for metering.
The master electrician or homeowner
shall provide for and install facilities to accommodate metering of
an electrical installation in accordance with uniform practices established
by the electric company in accordance with the franchises granted
by the city which conform to this article. The meter enclosure shall
be mounted on the outside of a building near the point of contact
between the electrical installation and the electric company service
lines at a location that does not subject the enclosure to physical
damage and will cause the meter to be readily accessible to representatives
of the electric company for installing, replacing, removing, inspecting,
testing and reading. Exceptions to the outside location may be made
only by specific agreement with the electric company and with the
approval of the electrical inspector.
(f) Enclosed metering.
If the addition or alteration of
any building encloses the metering installation such that it will
no longer be in an accessible outside location, the metering installation
shall be relocated to a point outside the addition or alteration,
maintaining strict conformance to this article.
(g) Existing inside metering locations.
Metering installations
which are located inside a building shall be moved to an outside location
at such time that changes, alterations or additions are made to the
service entrance of the electrical installations. Metering installations
moved outside shall conform to this article.
(h) Disconnecting switches.
All disconnecting switches accessible
to the general public under 200 amperes shall have raintight and dead-front
panels. All disconnecting switches 200 amperes or over that are exposed
or accessible to the general public shall have raintight and locked
or bolted closed panels.
(i) Minimum conductor use.
The service entrance shall conform
to the electrical code, except that the entrance conductor size shall
not be less than the equivalent of number 6 THW copper.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-87; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-441; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) Conductors.
Electrical conductors and cables on underground
service entrances may be installed in approved raceways or may be
buried directly in the earth when approved direct burial cables are
used.
(b) Mechanical protection.
Rigid metal raceways or electrical
metallic tubing shall be used on all underground service entrance
conductors to provide mechanical protection where needed. Raceways
approved for the purpose shall be provided for underground service
entrance conductors entering under any projection of a building, such
as, but not limited to, porches, patios, concrete driveways, walkways
or pads adjacent to a building which does not provide adequate space
between driveways, walkways or pads in order to permit repair or replacement
of conductors, and the raceway shall be continuous from the point
of entry under any projections to the service entrance switch or panel.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-88; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-442; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
Electrical feeder circuits and branch circuits installed underground shall comply with the full requirements of section
22-442 for underground service entrances.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-89; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-443; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
Neither feeder circuits nor branch circuits on any private electrical
installation shall extend into or cross over or under any street,
alley or public way which has been dedicated for public use, except
that an electrical installation which is confined within a building
or structure where a license and hold harmless agreement has been
approved by the city and projects into or crosses over or under a
dedicated street, alley or public way will not be affected by this
section.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-90; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-444; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
The electrical installation in any building or structure which
is moved from outside of the city or within the city shall conform
to the requirements of this article as though the building, structure
or residence had been newly constructed on the location.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-91; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-445; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
In a building, structure or residence which is altered, remodeled
or added to, the electrical installation within the altered, remodeled
or added-on portion shall conform to this article.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-92; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-446; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) New installation.
All electric signs and outline lighting
shall be installed in compliance with the electrical code adopted
in this division, this code, and this article.
(b) Existing installation.
The chief building official,
when he determines that any electric sign or outline light constitutes
a hazard impairing safety of life or property, shall require that
the sign or outline lighting installation be revised to meet the minimum
standards established by this article and shall specify the time allowed
for such revisions. If the required revisions are not completed within
the time allotted, the chief building official shall order the electric
sign or outline lighting disconnected from the power supply and the
installation removed. Failure to comply with such a disconnect or
removal order shall constitute a violation of this article.
(c) New installation.
Any electrical installation on an
electric sign after such sign is delivered to its permanent location
shall be performed by a registered electrician. All new electric sign
installations shall also require a permit and inspection and approval
of the electrical installation by the electrical inspector.
(d) Sign installations to conform to zoning.
No electrical permit shall be issued for any sign in a district where signs are prohibited by this zoning ordinance in appendix
B to this code, nor shall any permit be issued for any sign which does not conform to the zoning requirements of the area in which the sign is to be placed.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-94; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-447; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) Specifications.
The post used for a construction electrical
tap service shall be equivalent to a four-inch by four-inch structural
grade timber and shall have an overall length of not less than 16
feet.
(b) Installation.
The construction tap service post shall
be installed such that the post extends not less than three feet into
undisturbed earth and shall be securely tamped in place. The post
installation shall include supports, braces or guys necessary to maintain
the post in a vertical position safely under the strain of the service
drop conductors.
(c) Equipment.
The construction tap service post shall be
equipped with a raintight service entrance including metallic conduit
from a raintight and dead-front service switch or panel board of adequate
size to provide sufficient branch circuits to weatherproof receptacles.
The service entrance shall have a minimum conductor size of number
6 THW copper wire and shall be grounded in accordance with this article.
Receptacles only shall be used to supply power to extension cords,
tools and special equipment. Receptacles shall be the grounding type
and shall be rated for the voltage and current requirements of the
load to be served. All 120-volt receptacles shall be GFI protected.
(d) Load wiring.
All wiring connected to construction tap
branch circuit receptacles shall be attached with approved plugs and
shall comply with the requirements of the electrical code and this
article.
(e) Use restricted.
Construction tap service posts shall
be used only for supplying specific construction project loads during
the construction period and within the time period specified on the
construction tap permit.
(f) Permits.
Permits for construction tap service post shall
only be issued to master electricians.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-95; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-448; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
Electrical service entrance equipment for mobile homes and travel
trailers shall be considered as permanent electrical installations
and shall meet the full requirements of this article.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-96; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-449; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) Permits.
The electrical inspector is permitted to issue
special limited permits for temporary electrical installations where,
in his opinion, the installation is necessary or advisable for the
benefit and protection of the public.
(b) Wiring methods.
Wiring methods other than those required
by this article may be allowed for temporary electrical installations,
provided that such wiring methods shall be safe and adequate for the
specified purpose and use and to the satisfaction of the electrical
inspector.
(c) Time limitation.
Permits for temporary electrical installations
shall be for a specified time set by the electrical inspector and
shall not exceed 90 days.
(d) Inspection.
Any temporary installation shall be inspected
and approved by the electrical inspector before it is connected to
a power source. The use of any temporary installation shall be disconnected
immediately upon expiration of the permit.
(e) Time extensions.
If the temporary electrical installation
is needed beyond the 90-day period, subsequent permits may be issued.
An inspection shall be made before the issuance of any subsequent
permit, and each subsequent permit shall be for a period not to exceed
90 days.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-97; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-450; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) Approved equipment.
All electrical equipment, including
materials, apparatuses, fixtures and appliances used on electrical
installations, shall conform to standards set by Underwriters' Laboratories,
Inc., and shall bear an Underwriters' Laboratories label or be certified
as listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
(b) Equipment use.
Such electrical equipment shall be used
only for the specific purpose for which it has been labeled or listed.
(c) Unstandardized equipment.
Electrical equipment which
has not been approved or for which standards have not been established
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., may be used on electrical installations,
provided such electrical equipment is approved by the electrical inspector.
(d) Unapproved equipment.
The electrical inspector shall
deny approval for use of any electrical equipment which is not labeled
or listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., when he reasonably
believes the use of such equipment is unsafe or hazardous.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-98; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-451; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
All electrical fence installations shall require a permit in accordance with section
22-401. The materials and equipment used shall conform to the requirements of section
22-451.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-99; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-452; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) A low-voltage electrical system to be used to operate any mechanical
system, air-conditioning unit, central heating unit and other such
system shall be installed under the supervision of a registered master
electrician. This subsection is not to be construed as including self-generated
control systems.
(b) All low-voltage transformers, such as may be used for doorbells,
floor furnaces and other such installations, shall be installed in
a convenient and readily accessible place.
(c) All wiring, line voltage or low voltage used for data processing
or energy control and like systems shall be considered electrical
work and must conform to this article.
(d) All other wiring shall conform to the electrical code adopted in
this article.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-100; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-453; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
Any electrical system or electrical equipment lawfully installed
prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this article
is derived may have its existing use, maintenance or repair continued
if the use is in accordance with the original design and location,
and such system is not dangerous to public health, safety and welfare
and is approved by the electrical inspector.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-101; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-454; Ordinance 85-2004,
sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)