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STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
0 County of Orange,
BEN F-EDDICK
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Affidavit of Publication of
ORDINANCE: NO. 1981 _
AN ORDENAN'CE' OF THE U1TY OF N15N'Y( /ll'1' REACH REGU -r
LATINO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND WIRING
AND THE USE OF ELECTHICAL MATERIALS, DEVICES,,
APPLIANCES, FITTINGS, AND EQUIPMENT; REQUIRING
CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY FOR MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICIANS; PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ELEC-
TRICIANS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSLANCF.'
OF PERMITS AND FOR THE UOLLECTION OF FF,ES
THEREFOR
The City Council of the City of Newpurt Beach does ordain
as followsi. - -
., CHAPTER I
DEFINITION S
SECTION 1
Electrical Inspector. Electrical Inspector shall be the Direetox
of Building and Safety of the City of Newport Beach and such other
person or per -wns in the Department of Building and Safety as are
authorized and directed by the Director of Building and Safety to
carry out under his direction and supervision the powers and duties
set forth in this Code.
SECTION 2
Master Electrician. Any person holding a valid state oon-'
ti-actor's licercle with a classification of C -10, engaged in the
business of electrical wiring for which a permit is required by this
Code.
SECTION 3
Sign Electrician. Any person holding a valid state contractor's?
license with a classification of C -45, engaged in the business of
imitating or maintaining any gas tube electrical sign, whether i
fixed or portable, for which a permit is required by this Code.
SECTION 4
Maintenance Electrician. Any person other than a Master Elec- i
trician regularly employed to install, alter, maintain, or repair
elects ical wiring or equipment in or on buildings or premi6nes awned j
of occupied by his employer but who does not furnish any material
m• supplies in the execution of such work.
SECTION 5
Person. "Person" includes any natural person, firm. copartner -I
ship, association, or corporation. I
SECTION 6
Code. As heed herein, "Code" consists of this ordinance and any I
amendments thereto, and that certain document entitled `Electrical
Safety Orders of the State of California ", effective February, 1955, t
issued by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relation;,
Division of Industrial Safety, adopted by the City Council as the
Electrical Code of the City of Newport Beach.
CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 7
Ouaes of Master and Sign Electricians. far Tlie. bn =!.ness'
`identities of Master and Sign Electricians, their business ndch"sesj
and state contractors' licenses, as well as the name and bueinessl
address of individuals, if any,- qualified for such state licenses on"
behalf of such Master and Sign Electricians, shall be reAlsteredI
with the Electrical Inspector and the Electrical Inspectarrshall bell
notified promptly of any change in such business identities, ad -,
dresses or status of such licenses.
(b) Master and Sign Electricians or the individuals if any.
'qualified for such state licenses on behalf of such Master and Sign
Electricians, shall countersign all applications tar electrical permits
and shall comply with the requiremenbt of this Code.
SECTION 8
Maintenance Electrician. (a) A Maintenance Electrician shall
not install, alter, maintain or repair electrical wiring or equipment
in or on any building owned or occupied by his employer without
first having obtained a Certificate of Competency as herein provided.
(b) The Electrical Inspector shall establish minimum stan-
j dards of electrical competency to be used in determining whether
I any person is qualified for a Certificate of Competency as a lfain-
'tenance Electrician. The Electrical Inspector shall is =ue. s—h ,Certi-
ficate of Competency to any applicant meetml- sneh standards. If
the Electrical Inspector determines that an applicant is not so qual-
ified, such applicant may appeal his determination to the Board of
Ele,.trieians of the City of Newport Beach as hereinafter provided
SEC'I'7l)N 9
Registratim, of Jlaintenane•. F.lrctilcians. ;n 'File Flie.tricol1
Inspector sins 11 register each Maintenance Fli,etib tan +n whunl a
Certificate of Competency is issued. The business identity of the
Maintenance Electrician and his employer, their business addresses,
and the location and description of buildings and premises in or on
which the Maintenance Electrician will be doing electrical work.
shall be included in such registration, and the Maintenance Electri-
cian shall notify the Electrical Inspector of any changes in the in-
formation required under such registration.
Ib1 Certificates of Competency shall expire. on the 30th day
of .tune following their issuance, and may thereafter be renewed on
an annual basis.
• lc) An applicant for such a Certificate of Competency shall
at the time of filing his application pay an examination fee of Ten
Dollars ($10.00), and at the time a Certificate of Competency is
issued pay a registration fee of Ten Dollars ($10.001. A registration
fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) shall also be paid at the time of each
annual renewal of such certificate.
SECTION 10
Revoeation or Suspension of Certificates of Competency.
The Electrical Inspector. with the approval of the City Alanager.
may suspend or revoke a Certificate of Competency when the Maln-
lenance Electrician holding such certificate has violated any of the
provisions of this Code or has engaged in conduct constituting in-
competency in connection with his electrical work. Any such Main-
tenance Electrician may appeal such suspension or revocation to the
Board of Electricans. No electrical work shall be. done by such
Maintenance Electrician pending a decision by much Board without
the approval of the City Manager.
SECTION 11
Interpretations by Electrical Inspector. The F.lentcical Inspec-
tor is hereby empowered to make interpretations of any of the pro -
visions of this Code wherever there is a reasonable question as to
what is required in the way of materials or methods or manner in
which the materials Mall be installed. Such inteipreta.tionq shall be
in writing filed in the office of the Electrical Inspector and shall be
final unless an appeal is taken to the Board of Electricians.
SECTION 12
Board of Electricians. The City Council shall appoint a Bosl d
of Electricians to consist of three (3) members appointed from any
two (2) or more of the following occupations:
1. Journeyman Electrician.
2. Master Electrician.
3. Electrical Engineer.
4. Electrical Inspector of a publie agency other than :he
City of Newport Beach.
SECTION 13
Duties of Board of Electricians. (a) Powers and duties M
the Board shall consist of the following:
1. Deciding any appeal from a determination of the
Electrical Inspector denying, suspending, or revoking a
Certificate of Competency as a Maintenance Electrician.
2. Interpreting any of the provisions of this Code
when a written appeal from an interpretation of the Code
by the Electrical Inspector is filed with the Board.
3. Deciding any appeal from a determination of Lie
Electrical Inspector that any proposed alternate method or
manner of electrical installation, or any proposed alternate
electrical material, device, appliance, fitting or equipment
Is equivalent to or better than that called for by the pro-
visions of this Code.
(b) Any decision of the Board, of F.iectrie sus ,:hail be
final.
CHAPTER 9
ELECTRICAI, PERiiUTS
SECTION 14
Persons .bnlli -led to Pectins. (a) The e:,Ir
SECTION is
Electrical Work Without Permit Prohibited. No person Shall
commence any electrical work in or on any building, structure or
premises or cause the same to be done without first obtaining an
electrical permit as herein required.
SECTION 17
Application for Parrott. (a) Application for an electrical pei-
mit shall be on a form provided by the Electrical Inspector, shall
describe the electrical work to be done, and shall be signed by the
Master or Sign Electrician, the person employing a Maintenance
Electrician, or a duly- authorized agent of any such person, or by
'the person qualifying as an owner of property.
(b) The application shall be filed with the Electrical Inspector
and shall be accompanied with such calculations of load for service,
feeders and branch circuits and specifications and schedule% as are
deemed necessary by the Electrical Inspector for the purpose of
determining whether the electrical work as described will conform
with the requirements of this Code.
(c) The Electrical Inspector shall issue a permit for such
electrical work when the electrical work as described conforms with
the requirements of this Code. No deviation from the electrical''
work as described and as approved by the Electrical Inspector shall'
be made without first obtaining the written approval of the Electri-
cal Inspector.
SECTION IS
Additional Information by Sign Electrician. When a Sign
Electrician proposes to hang or instal] any gas tube electric sign, he.
shall first file with the Electrical Inspector such information with
regard to such sign as is required by Chapter 5-of Article VIII of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code. A form for such Information
shall be furnished by the Electrical Inspector. The Sign Electrician
shall also comply with such other provisions of said Chapter 5 as
may be pertinent to such an installation.
SECTION 19
Monthly Permits for Maintenance Electricians. (a) In ]jet,
of individual permits for electrical work, a monthly permit may be
issued by the Electrical Inspector to any person regularly employ-
ing one or more Maintenance Electricians. Such permit shall be
issued on a calendar month basis.
(b I Application for such a monthly permit shall be on a form
provided by the Electrical Inspector and shall contain the name and
registration number of each Maintenance Electrician employed and
a description of the electrical work and the premipes on which the
electrical work has been done under such permit.
(c) Each such Maintenance Electrician shall keep a current
detailed and accurate record in duplicate of all electrical work
which has been done by him and such record shall be available for
;inspection by the Electrical Inspector.
(d) Within fifteen (15) days after the end of each calendail
month, the person employing such Maintenance Electrician shalll
'file his application for such monthly Maintenance Electrician par.;
mit with the Electrical Inspector, to which shall be attached one
copy of such Maintenance Electrician's record of electrical work
done during the preceding calendar month, and sball pay such fees .
as are required for such work by this Code. The Electrical Inspector
shall then issue the monthly Maintenance Electrician permit.
shall be entitled to electrical permits:
1. A Master or Sign Electrician.
2. A person employing a Maintenance Electrician ax
herein provided.
3. A person qualifying as the owner of property ss
herein provided.
,bl To qualify for the issuance of in electrical permit sn the
nwner of property, the following shall be required:
1. The proposed electrical work shall be in or on a
single - family dwelling or buildings accessory thereto; and
2. The improvements are owned and occupied by such
person; and
3. The proposed electrical work will be done by such
person or a member of his household; and
4. There are no other buildings or uses on the prem-
lies;- and
.3. Such person files a statement with the Electrical
Inspector certifying to all of the foregoing facts.
SECTION 15
.:1hen Permits Required. fa) An electrical permit shall be
i ngnued whenever any electrical equipment is to be installed within
or on Any building, structure, or - premises, whether publicly m• pri-
vately owned, and shall also be required for any alteration, addition
to mr repair of any existing electrical equipment except as other- i
wise provided herein.?= '
(b) No electrical permit dhdll be required for the following
classes of electrical work:
1. Minor repair work, such as the replacement of
lamps or the connection of portable electrical equipment to
suitable permanently installed receptacles.
2. Electrical work in or on installations used by elec-
tricity supply, railway or communication utilities in the
exercise of their functions as a utility.
3. The installation, alteration, addition to or repair
of electrical equipment, installed by or fof a.n electricity
.:apply agency for the use of such agency in the generation,
transmission, distribution or metering of electricity.
SECTION 20
False,Statements. Submission of any false statement in con-
nection with the issuance of any electrical permit shall constitute
sufficient cause for a revocation of such electrical permit by the
Electrical Inspector.
SECTION 21.
Expiration of Permits. (a) Electrical permits shall expire by
limitation and no longer be valid under the following circumstances:
1. Electrical work authorized by any such permit is I
not commenced within ninety (901 days froze the d..te of i
issuance of such permit; at-
2. Electrical work authorized by such purmii i.a at
any time suspended or abandoned for a period of nicely
1901 consecutive days; or
3. Electrical work authorized by any such permit is
not completed within one year from date of issuance of
such permit.
(b) When an electrical permit expires, no electrical mote
shall thereafter be done without first obtaining a separate electrical
permit from the Electrical Inspector in the same manner as is
herein required for an original permit. 1
j SECTION 22 I
Additional Electrical Work, after Final Approval. (a) After
the Electrical Inspector has finally approved electrical work author-
' ized under an electrical permit, no additional electrical work shall
be done thereunder without first obtaining a separate electrical
permit authorizing such additional electrical work.
i
CHAPTER 4
FEES
SECTION 23
Payment of Fees. (a) The fees prescribed herein shall be paid
to the Electrical Inspector for each electrical installation, alteration,
addition or repair for which an electrical permit is required.
(b) The Electrical Inspector shall not Issue an electrical per-
mit, excepting a monthly Maintenance Electrician permit, until all
such fees are paid in full.
SECTION 24
Fees - New Construction. .(a) Residential (single -or multi-
Dually): The fees listed below in this paragraph for reAdenliali
new construction include all electrical installations when the for-
mula is applied to the square footage of area..
1. One cent (10 per square foot, plus $1.00 for each
service, plus $1.00 for permit issuance.
2. One -half cent (i,zc) per square foot for detached
or attached garages on the same service.
(b) Hotels and Motelsl Use the regular fee schedule below i
for ail areas except garages.
One -half cent (1yzc) per square foot for detached m- sttached'
4(r,o o -ea and carports mt the same service (u hotel and nutlet occu -'
oarnieu.
(c; Commercial, Industrial and Assembilesr
I
i
Use regular fee schedule below.
SEG]VION is
I.egular Fee Kehedole. The regular fee schedrle shall apply
.o additions, alterations, extensions or renewals of existing electri-
cal installations and to new construction when so specified in the
lest preceding paragraph.
ta) In General.
Minimum permit fee of $1.00, plus $1.00 for each meter socket
on the permit, plus fees as listed below for installations.
(b) Cooking Appliances!
For each electric range (standard) ..................... ...........$1.00
For cooking units with oven (domestic) ------------------ - - - - -- 1.00
For each additional oven (domestic) . ............................... 1.00
For each electric range (commercial) ............................. 2.00
For ovens (commercial) not over 15,000 W 1.50
Abe ovens (commercial) over 155,000 W ........_..__......... 3.00
or each fry- kettle, toaster, waffle iron, coffee maker,
or cooking device under 3,000 W ................ ... 1.00
nor erch fry - kettle, toaster, raffle iron, coffee ma;.er,
n- cooking d.svice 3,000 W or ove. ....... _._......_ . _ 1.30
(c) Fixtures
First 20 fixtures, each .--.-.--- .._.._.._._ .................. ..................
.20
Additional fixtures. each .............................................. ......
-10 =.
Mercury vapor fixture on pole, each ..... :..........................
1.00
Additional mercury vapor fixture on the same pole, each 20
(d) Generators!
Not more than 5 KW ........ ........ ............................. .....__ ...
$3.00
Over 5 KW and not over 15 KW ------------------- __ ........ .. ...
_ 5.00
Over15 KW --------------------------------------------------- _..
10.00
NOTE: For the inspection of the installation of any
motor generator set, the same fee shall be charged
a3 provided for the motor of the same HP, but no
charge shall be made for the generator installation
when in connection with any such motor generator
set.
(e) Heaters and Heating Appliances - Hair Dryers:
For each air heater including 1650 W ..., ............. _ ........
$ .50
For each air heater over 1650 W ....... _------------ ------ -___
1.00
For each water heater . ------------------ -- _...._
1.00
For each hair dryer ............................... ...............................
1.00
For infra -red drying units not over 15,000 W ..................
1.50
For infra -red drying units over 15,000 W .._......... .......
3.00
Forkilns...................................................... __ ........ .. ........ __
1.00
(f) Home Appliances:
Clothesdryer ----------------------------------------- _. ------ _..... ......... ......
$1.00
Dishwasher.................................. _.. ...... ........ ... ....... ....... .... _...
1.00
Furnace..................................................... ...............................
1.00
Garbage disposal ......._..........._.._ -------------- ........................ ...
1.00
Kitchenfan ........................................... ..__--------------------- - - - -__
1.00
(g) Miscellaneous:
For each moving picture machine, including sound
equipment used in connection therewith ................$2.50
For each ceiling fan ------------------------------- --------- _ ....... ._...-...
1.00
For other permanently connected fans with a motor
of not more than 3z HP ...... . . . . .. ..._.._......_._....__....$1.00
For all motors (permanently connected fans) same
as indicated in motor table of fees . ....................See Table
For each X -ray machine .............. ...................... ............ _....
2.50
For each sterilizer ................................... ......................... . . . .
.. 1.00
For each dental unit ... - .............................................. ........
1.00
For each barber pole ............................. ...............................
1.00
For each capacitor over 5 KVA capacity ........................
1.00
For each welder of the transformer type ........................
1.50
For each self- contained vegetable and meat case ........
1.00
For each deep freeze box ..................... ...............................
1.00
For each beverage and ice cream cabinet ......................
1.00
For each drinking fountain ......... . ........................... :_--- - - -
- -- 1.00
For each showcase with lights .............................. .... .... _....
1.00
For each time clock ............................... ...............................
1.06
For each building moved to a new location ....................
2.00
For each Murphy type kitchen ------------ _._--------- ...........
2.50
(h) Motors-
Not over viz HP -------------------------------------------------- --- _. -------- ....$1:00
Over % HP and not more than 1 HP - -- ---------- ---------- ----
1,00
Over 1 HP and not over 3 HP -------------------------- . ------ -------
150
Over 3 HP and not over 8 HP . ........... ..... ........... _.............
2.00 _
Over 8 HP and not over 15 HP .............................. ..:.........
2.50
Over 15 HP and not over 50 HP....... .................._.._.........
3.00
Over 50 HP and not over 100 HP --- .--------- ------------- _---------
5.00
Over 100 HP and not over 500 HP ... ._.._ - -----------------------
10.00
Over500 HP ................................. ......................... . . . . .. ............15.00
Extra outlet for portable motors over 2 HP each . _
1.00
(I) Outlets for Commercial, Hotels, Motels and Existing
Residential, and Parking and Nitrate Lots:
First 20 outlets, each -. - - -_ ..................E
.20
Additional outlets, each ....................... ................... ...... ......
.10
For each 5 ft- or fraction thereof multi- outlet assembly
10
For each multiple appliance outlet assembly .. ------- _:...
1.00
(j) Signs and High Potential Gas Tube Lighting:
One sign and one transformer .................. ..........................$2.00
Each additional sign and one transformer at the
same location (same bullding) ................... :.:............
1.00
For each extra transformer, flasher or time' clock ......
1.00
Each additional sign and one trapafbinifyr,�y� [lame lot 2.00
Sign and one transformer moved to it new 06ation .._
2.00
For each additional sign and transformer moved to
the same new location ... ....... ...... _..
1.00
For altering or changing lettering of an existing sign
.. 1.00
For connecting (hook -up) of each sign or decorative
outline tubing -..._.._.._... _ ........ ___ ........... ._.___ ....
.... 1.00
Ik) Lamp Holding Devices Used on Signs or Afarquee :
For each lamp holding device need in connection
with a sign or marquee:
From 1 to 20 inclusive, each .................. ..............................$ .0-5
Next100, each ................... ......................... . . . . .. ... ....._----- - - - - -- .0.3
For each additional ----------- .01
(1) Temporary, Permanent or Construction Poleax
For temporary, permanent or construction poles, each $2.00
(m) Temporary Underground and Work -with Services:
Temporary underground service --------------------------------------- $5.00
Temporary work -with service (residential) . ................. 2.50
Temporary work -with service (commercial) _ 5.00
(n) Transformers:
Not over ?z KW ................................ ............................... ..$ .50
Over 1/e KW and not over 1 KW .... ........ __ ... ................. - 1.06
Over 1 KW and not over 5 KW ......... ............................... 1.50
Over 5 KW and not over 10 KW ------------ --- ---- - . ... _.. 2.00
Over 10 KW and not over 15 KW ----- _.___ ...... _.... _.. 2.50
Over 15 KW and not over 25 .KW . _....._ ..... .. ................ 3.00
Over 25 KW and not over 50 KW .._ ..... _... __ .............. 4.00
Over 50 KW and not over 100 KW . _._._._.... _._.. _. _. 5.00
Over 100 KW and not over 500 KW ............_ .............._. 7.50
Over 500 KW ........... _.. ...._ _ ...... .... 10.00
.... ...............................
I o) When No Fee Othe -rwi+e Specified:
1. When no fee is specified in this schedule.
the fee for any electrical work for which a
permit is required shall be ... ............. .............. __ .61,00
2- The fee for any self- contained factory-wired
approved unit shall be ...... ..------- . .. ............... ........... ... 2.00
SECTION 29
Fees - Monthly Maintenance Electrician Permit. (a) Any
person applying for a monthly Maintenance Electrician permit shell
pay the minimum permit fee of $1.00 and all other fees for electric al
work done during the preceding calendar month. which such fees
shall be payable at the time such permit is issued.
(b) These fees shall be in addition to the regist ation fee re.
quired of Maintenance Electricians.
SECTION 27
Nees - Additional Electrical Work under Electrical Permit.
Whenever additional wiring will result in a deviation from the elec.
trical work authorised under an electrical permit and such deviation
has been approved by the Electrical Inspector. an additional fee
equal to the differentia between the fee paid when such permit eras
issued and the fee required for the additional wiring shall be paid.
SECTION 28
Double Fees. Double the amount of permit fee shall be a�s,sed
and paid when:
L Electrical work is commenced before an electrical perrr:it
is issued-
' 2. Electrical work is done under an expired electrical perr:it.
3. Electrical work is altered or added to after final appnnvei of
the Electrical Inspector and without first obtaining an elect ical
permit therefor.
SECTION 29
Fees for Additional Inspection. The Electrical Inspeclor amav
chawe an additional fee of $5.00 for each additional inspection that
he is required to make as a result of faulty workmanship or roa-
terial or for any inspection requested before the work imparted ha,,,
been completed and made ready for inspection.
SECTION 8o
Fees - Temporary Electrical Service. Whenever the Electri-
cal Inspector authorizes the connection and use of a. tempmargv
electrical Installation, a fee of $5.00 shall be paid to the F,lectiwnl
Inspector at the time such connection and use is authmia.ed.
CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION AND APPROVAL
SECTION 31
Notice of Readiness for Inspection It shall be the respmrmbthty
of the person to whom an electrical permit has been issued to not ifv
the Electrical Inspector when:
Electrical work, other than work dons under a. urortli1v
Maintenance Electrician permit, is completed or faulty workman-
ship or material is corrected, and ready for inspection.
2. Electrical work to be concealed against inspection by the
permanent placement of parts of a building. including work done
under a monthly Maintenance Electrician permit, is ready for in-
spection.
{ SECTIU.14 3Y ..
Inspectimt of Klevirical Work. No person ,J,tl rrfn�e
Lire lilectricel In +,)ectrr to refer pry- inn chn�. •i, meter e ." ta, -.,
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iu the (tit} of :tie. +port Bea�•h doting reasonable hours for the 011-
pose of 1:u+pectmg electrical work authorized by all electrical
permit.
sr :CTION 38
Approval of Electrical l{'ork, lac No electrical cork, othrr
tusrr :cork done under a monthly Maintenance Electrician Perot!,
she., he connected to any supply of electricity and used until Awn
%%0H, has been approved by the Electrical Inspector.
l h, No electricai work, including work done under a monthly
\I zn!. nonce Electrician permit, shall be concealed against inspec-
tion bY the permanent placement of parts of a building until such
work has been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector.
l, I Any electrical work not conforming to the requirements of
this Code shall be corrected and the corrections approved by the
Electrical Inspector before any further electrical work is done under
an electrical permit.
,di The Electrical Inspector ,hall periodically inspect eleetii-
edl crook done under monthly Maintenance Electrician permits
.dire the date of his last previous inspection and, if any such wur Ic 1
do.,, not conform to the requirements of the Code, it shall be col -
rerlyd.
SECTION 84 '
Approval of Temporary Service. la) The Electrical Inspector
nrav authorize the connection and rose of a temporary electrical m
alallation, subject to such conditions as the Electrical Inspector re-
quires for safety to life and property.
ib) Such authorization may be revoked at any time by the
Electrical Inspector, and in no event shall such authorization ex-
tend fora period in excess of thirty (30) days.
CHAPTER 0
UNSAFE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
SECTION ..85
Reinspection. (a) The Electrical Inspector is authorized to in-
spect at reasonable hours all electrical installations, now or here.
after installed, in the City of Newport Beach for the purpose of
ascertaining and causing to be corrected any electrical installation
dangerous or unsafe to life and property; provided, however, that
no inspection which requires entry to the interior of any private
da-elling shall be made without first securing the consent of the
occupant thereof.
(b) No person owning, using or operating any electrical in-
stallation in the City of Newport Beach shall refuse to permit the
Electrical Inspector to inspect such installation except as herein
provided.
SECTION 36
'Notice of Unsafe Electrical Installations. Whenever the EL•c-
trical Inspector fords any electrical installation to be dangerous or
udsafe to life and property, he shall give written notice of the de-
fects and necessary corrections to the person owning, using or ope -�
rating such dangerous or unsafe electrical installation.
SECTION 37
C'orrertion of Unsafe Electrical Installations. The person own-
mg, using or operating such dangerous or unsafe electrical instal-
lation shall make the corrections speciified in said written notice
and complete such corrections within fifteen (15) days after said
notice is received. The Electrical Inspector may extend the period
within which such corrections must be completed,
SECTION 38
Notice to Discontinue Service. When in any case the Electrical
Inspector has proceeded as prescribed in the preceding two sections)
and the use of the installation is continued without correction, the
Fleet, teat Inspector may give a written notice to the service agency
with a copy to the owner which shall be entitled, "Notice to Dis-
continue Service ". Within twenty -four (24) hours after receipt of
ouch notice, the service agency shall discontinue serving electrical
energy to the wiring installation unless. in' the Meantime the c( »--
oection-Ilas been made and approved ^by the Electrical Inspector.
When service is discontinued; the installation- shall not be re-ener-
gized without the correction having . been -made and inspected and.,
approved by the Electrical Inspector.. .
CHAPTER 7
GENERAL STANDARDS
SECTION 39
Alternate Materials and Installations, .It is the declared in-
tention of this Code to define minimum standards for all electrical
installations and all electrical materials, devices, appliances, fittings,
and equipment installed or used in the City of Newport Beach for
the protection and safety of life and property. No provisions ei
this. Code are intended to prevent the use of any materlal, de -;lee,
appliance or equipment or any method or manner of installation r.aC
specifically prescribed herein, provided such alternate has been
approved.
,. SECTION 40
Procedure for Approval of Alternates. (a) The Electrical m.
Spector may approve any such alternate if he finds that the pro-
posed electrical material, device, appliance, fitting or equipment, or
proposed method or manner of installation, to, for the purpose in-
tended, equivalent to or better in quality, strength, effectiveness,
fire resistance, durability, and the protection and safety of life and
property than that called for by the provisions of this Code.
(b) The Electrical Inspector may require that sufficient evi-
dence or place be submitted to substantiate any c-laima that may be
made regarding any such proposed alternate.
(t) Evidence that any alternate electrical ma.terial, device,
app,:anr.e. fitting or equipment is listed or labeled as conforming to
standards of Underwriters Laboratories Inc., as approved by'.
1. The United States Bureau of Mines; or j
2. The American Standards Association; or
3 The United States Bureau of Standards; or
4. Any other similar institution of recognized standing,
may be submitted to and considered by the Electrical Inspector in
determining whether such alternate is equivalent to or better than
that called for by the provisions of this Code.
(d) Evidence that any alternate method or manner of electri-
cal installation is acceptable under regulations of the latest edition
and supplements of the National Electrical Code as approved by the
American Standards Association may be submitted to and consid-
eied.by the Electrical Inspector in determining whether such alter-
nate is equivalent to or better than that called for by the provisions
of this Code.
(e) The findings of the Electrical Inspector shall be final unless
an appeal is taken therefrom to the Board of Electricians
SECTION 41
Used Materials. Previously used materials shall not be re -used
wil,out first securing the written approval of the Electrical Inspec_
SOP,
SECTION 42
Name Plate. The maker's name plate, trademark or other
identification symbol shall be placed on the outside where it is via-.
idle at the time of inspection on all electrical materials, devives.i
appliances, fittings, and equipment used or installed.
SECTION 4S
Wire Sizes — A.W.O. Wherever conductor or wire sizes are j
referred to or specified by number in this Code, such number shall
be construed to mean the number of gauge of such wire according
to Standard American Wire Gauge specifications, abbreviated as I
••A, W.G."
SECTION 44
31hurnum Wire Size. For the supply of current to general
appliance and convenience receptacle circuits, no conductor smaller
than No. 12 A.W.G. wire shall be installed. No convenience re.cep -,
tacle or appliance receptacle shall be installed or operated on a
general lighting branch circuit at any time in any occupancy tsi.e
Table of Groups of Occupancies in Section 132). `
SECTION 45
Conductors. Conductors normally used to carry curent shalld
be of copper unless otherwise provided in this Code, Where ronduc -'
for sizes are given in this Code, they shall apply to copper condue.
tors. It other materials are used, the size shall be changed accord-
ingly. _
SECTION 48
Conductors — Identification. Conductors shall be identified s +r
follows: Single conductors No. I and smaller, intended for use ss
identified neutral conductors of circuits, shall have the outer cover-
ing finished to show a white color. Neutral conductors larger than
No. 1 shall have a white outer covering, or shall be identified by a
distinctive permanent marking at each terminal and at pull boxy
junction box or similar wiring enclosures. The covering of all un-
grounded conductors shall be finished to show solid color other than
white.
SECTION 47
Conductors — Grounding Purposes. Insulated conductors used
solely for grounding purposes shall be green in color. except where
used as the common grounding conductor for service equipment and
wiring systems. Conductors having a green covering shall not be
rued for other than grounding purposes.
SECTION 48
D.Buitlau of lca der, Any conductors of s. wiling o=yster.; be
t�roee _ t s :.ziwu•c equinmen',, of the generaim- sv4Acbbosrd of an
i,u ,i n:ca.,, anc. th< hrline ?t ru•rnii. veer -cu! or•d devi,'e. 1
SF.ffT'lOti' si) !
:. "r.i..:ri.t • e.8 Crsrau:t •�x aricesa Han+ilc? Itch Aereartai,i 'Vep_.,
angle -pole rivemT breakers are used for prorection of ungromded
conductors in a branch circuit, the breaker handles shall be ar.
ranged to disconnect all ungrounded conductors simultaneously.
CHAPTER 8
WIRING METIIODS
SECTION 51)
Wiring —Table of Groups of Occupancies. in I Wherecei ict
cn�nre is made in this Code to any occupancy or group of o,•.cupan-
rich, the Table of Groups of Occupancies in Section 132 should be
consuited.
,bi Except as provided in subsection let hereof. the enclos-
I nc s for the electrical wiring installed in buildings or structure=
identified under- A to J Occupancies, inclusive, .shall be electrical
metallic tubing (EMT) with expansion type counlings and connec-
tors or approved rigid metal conduit, and shall nonflo in to the rc-
gnirements of the tables appearing in Sections 130 and 121.
(c) In single- family dwellings and duplexes and their alressor-
ies urdel• I and J Occupancies only, flexible metal conduit installed
in aceordance with Section 2350 of the California. State Safely Or-
denc, with "Jake" connectors, may be used in lieu of electrical metal-
lic a -bing m rigid metal conduit.
SECTION 51.
Low Voltage Remote Control Wiring Systems. Low voltage
renmLe control wiring systems, including the control of lighting,
convenieece and appliance branch circuits, shall be installed in !
accordance with the following airing methods:
1. In all H and I Occupancies, and acceasury huild- l
fogs thereto, the low voltage wires in concealed locations
shall be securely fastened in a workmanlike manner at the !
location of each switch ring. In exposed locations the low
voltage wires shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, elec-
iric metallic tubing or ether approved metal wiring sys-
.ems.
2. In all A to G Occupancies, inclusive. the low volt -
age wires shall be installed in the same type of raceways
v equhad for the branch circuit conductors.
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3. Secondary wiring shall have approved vrsula ton
for not less than three hundred (300) volts. No wire small-
er than No. 18 A.W.G. shall be used.
4. In figuring the size of boxes required, each relay
shall be figured as requiring a minimum of three cubic
inches in addition to the size needed for the number of
wires in the box. If the relay is larger than three cubic
inches, the size of the box shall be increased accordingly.
5. Low voltage switches used to operate the relays
shall be of approved type _'and shall be secured to a plaster
ring or In an approved box or by some other suitable
means.
6. The relay shall be adequately fastened to the out-
let box in which it is installed and in such manner that it
may readily be removed and reinstalled after the outlet
box containing same is concealed without removing plas-
ter or the finish of the building.
7. Approved relay assembly or approved relays and
related equipment properly installed in approved metal cab-
inet may be placed in attic space where there is a minimum
vertical clearance of three (3) feet and walkways are pro-
vided to relay assembly. Where apace is less than three (31
feet, relays shall be installed within one (1) foot of scuttle,
and so placed as not to obstruct attic area. A. switched light
shall be installed not more than three (3) feet from said
assembly with switch installed ahead of scuttle hole.
8. Relays shall not be installed in fluorescent fixtures
or recessed fixtures unless such fixtures with relays install-
ed are approved by a recognized testing laboratory.
8. When non - insulated staples or other non - insulated
fasteners are used to fasten low voltage conductors in
place, such staples or fasteners shall fasten a single con-
ductor only. Where insulated staples or other insulated
fasteners are used, such staples or fasteners may support
or fasten more than one conductor.
10. The low voltage conductor may be installed in
the same conduit or raceway with the other wires of the
circuit provided the low voltage conductor has an insulation
equal to the'conductors of the circuit,
SECTION 52
Wiring Enclosures, — A to J Occupancies. The etectr"I wiring
enclosures for electrical wiring installed in buildings or structures
Identified under A to J Occupancies, inclusive, shall be approved
rigid metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing with expansion type
couplings and connectors or approved flexible meted conduit. and
shall conform to the requirements of the tables appearing in Ser-
tions 130 and 131.
SECTION 58
Flexible Metal Conduit. Flexible metal conduit shall not be
used where exposed or subject to excessive moisture and shall not.
be embedded in masonry, concrete, adobe, plaster, or any similar
finish. Flexible metal conduit may be used where it is impracticn bl.
to instal rigid metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing.
SECTION 54
Electrical Metallic Tubing. Electrical metallic tubing ma7 be
used in hollow masonry and adobe walls when used with watertight
fittings. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used underground in
slabs or where exposed to the weather or excessive moisture.
SECTION 55
Rigid Metal Conduit. Galvanized, sherardized, or similar rigid'
metal conduit shall be required in concrete or masonry fluor:s and
walls, underground and outside of buildings or where exposed to
the weather or excessive moisture. Underground raceways may be
of other approved materials. Conduits or raceways installed in the
ground shall be buried at least one foot under grade level unle. ,,
protected by at least four inches of pavement.
SECTION 56
Direct Burial Wiring of Less Than 600 Volts. (a) Direct butisl
conductors of less than six hundred (600) volts may be. used as a
wiring method between separate buildings and structures and shall
not be so used between separate points on individual bvidings or
structures or between abutting buildings or structures.
(b) When such direct burial conductors are to be so, iseci,�
they shall be buried in the earth outside of the exterior perimeter
was and footings of buildings or structures and they shall not be
buried underneath sidewalks or other types of paving except as
follows:
1. Under sidewalks or driveways for a distance of not :pore'
than twelve (12) feet.
2. Under asphalt paving of automobile parking lots, automobile
sales lots, drive -in theatres, and similar areas.
(c) Direct burial conductors shall not be installed in uncom-
patted filled ground or under drainage ditches.
(d) Metal armored direct burial cable shall be installed at
least one (1) foot below the ground surface, except when in wiring
enclosures approved for the locations involved.
(e) All types of direct burial cable other than metal armored
direct burial cable shall be installed as follows:
1. Buried at least eighteen (18) inches below the
ground surface.
2.. Installed in a trench independent of any trench for
piping conduits.
I 3. Shall not be lad in any trench through solid rock or
containing sharp rock unless suitable bedding or coverinv
earth is employed.
4. So located as to have at least an eight 18) in:h
separation between it and any piping or conduit clossio,f
the conductor or cable trench.
5. Protected on the top side by a creosoted redwood
plank at least six (6) inches wide and two (2) inches thick.
6. H the direct burial cable is a grounding conductor.
it shall comply with all of the requirements for ungrounded
conductors set forth in this Code.
T. Where such cable enters or leaves the earth, it all ill
be installed in raceways approved for the conditions in-
volved.
8. Shall only be spliced or tapped in acces:;ibh p"•'1
boxes or junction boxes.
9. All wires of the same circuit shall be iustad. -o in
the same trench.
SECTION 57
Direct Burial Wiring of 600 Volts or 'tore. is) Direct . burial
conductors for circuits of six hundred (6001 volts or more may only
be used on airports and similar premises.
(b) Such conductors may only be installed by Special peimis
sior of the Electrical Inspector and then only in accordance kith
such requirements as the Electrical Inspector determines are neces-
sary to insure a reasonably safe installation for life and property,
SECTION 58
Outside Work. No open wiring requiring more than one s0
of knobs or insulators to each circuit shall be imtalled on the out
side of buildings. Knobs or insulators shat be of the ,olld lYpl,, , o
mile or spikes shall not be considered es adequate auppm 1 , uch'
kuoh, or insulators. All open wiring shall have ,i.e minhi la ar-
unce as contained in the State Electrical Sof ?ty then:? Pi;,41on nl'.,
this Code.
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Accessible flee•viee Grua.*.:. `A 10- T';. u +.. c.,^ E ^;'. c -.r •�•y�
'shall be ac, i¢osible at all lira es and shall be accessible wcithout the'
necessity of inaw9ing in al. Lice Noce of rnuglr[n inspection.
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ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS �
SECTION 60
Compliance with Cade. Alterations, additions, esteneic,n, . or.
renewals of existing electrical installation shall comply with the
provisions of this Code unless otherwise provided in this section.
SECTION 61
Fifty Per Cent of Connected Load. In locations where metahic
yuduit is required, but the existing installation was lawfully in-
sealled according to any other local ordinance, code or older. the
1 existing type of installation may be used, provided such alteration.
addition, extension or renewal does not exceed fifty per cent I SU.,1
of the connected load to any circuit or circuits.
SECTION 62
Damage by Fire. Where such alterations, additions, extensions
or renewals are due to damage by fire, they shall be of a type
required by this Code if such damage exceeds fifty per cent (50�, I
' of the area of the building or structure, or its wiring system.
SECTION 64
Change in Occupancy. Where such alterations, additions, ex-
tensions or renewals are made to a building or structure to make
It suitable °or a different occupancy, classification or classifications,
they shall comply with the provisions of this Code within such
portions of the building or structure as are directly affected by the
change in occupancy, classification or classifications.
CHAPTER 10
SERVICE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 64
i.ucation of Service Heads. Service heads shall be located on
the wall nearest the utility company lines or poles, not less than
ten (10) feet above the ground and not less than three 13) feet
from any door or window, and shall be even with or slightly above
the second floor ceiling or, in lieu thereof, may be at a location.
approved by the serving utility. All service heads shall also be
located at least one (1) foot above the point of attachment of,
service drops.
SECTION 65
Service Switches. (a) No building shall be supplied by more,
Thar, one set of service conductors from the same transformer or
bank of transformers for the same class of service, except two or
more sets of service conductors may be installed for additional sin -
gle phase service for the same consumer when the total capacity o:
these single phase services exceeds 400 amperes.
(b) In buildings served or supplied at more than one hundred
'cfty (150) volts to ground, the entire current shall be taken through
ale main service switch on any occupancy. I
(c) No service switch shall be so located that its ltandie in I
the ON position is more than six and one -half (6%) feet above the
floor or ground level.
SECTION 88
Maln Switch Required. An approved service entrance switch
or breaker shall be installed for each service meter, and located on
the load side of the meter: service switch or breaker may be lo-
cated inside or outside the structure provided it meets the require-
ments of the power serving agency, but shall be located at the
nearest readily accessible and practicable point to where the service
conductors enter the structure.
SECTION 67
Nough Inspection. Service shall be complete for rough in-
spertion and all conductors shall be insulated and installed.
SECTION 68
Rigid Metal Conduit — Rain- tight. Every service shall be in -,I
1 stall ed in galvanized, sherardized or similar rigid metal conduit, and
all service equipment, conduits, and fittings Installed on the exterior
of any building shall be listed and approved as rain -tight by ree-
ogmzed testing laboratory.
SECTION 69
1 Service for Signs, Temporary Poles, Water Pumps, and Oren -
panties of Less than 100 Si. Ft. The minimum size for service con-
duits shall be not less in size than that iequired for the conductors
installed therein and in no case smaller than three fourths 1 s,4 I inch
_ ¢ode size and No. 8 A. W.G.couductors.
SECTION 70
Commercial and induatrinl iluilrlings (A to c Oc•capancies,
Inclusive, .00 Sq. Ft. and Over). 9'he minimum servi,e requirements
shall be:
Conduit -- V trade size
Conductors — 3 No. 8 A.W.G.
Switch — 60 ampere
Circuit Breaker — 50 ampere
SECTION 71
Single- family Dwellings under 800 Square Feet. The min6uum
service requirements shall be:
Conduit — 1" trade size
Conductors — 3 No. 6 A.W.G.
Switch — 60 ampere
Circuit Breaker — 50 ampere
Provisions shall be made in the service panel for a minimum of
ten (10) mingle pole over - current protective devices in addition to
the main switch or circuit breaker.
SECTION 72
Single- family Dwellings, 800 Square Feet and Over. The
minimum service requirements shall be:
Conduit — 1%" trade size
Conductors — 3 No. 1 A.W.G.
Switch — 100 ampere .
Circuit Breaker — 100 ampere
Provisions shall be made in the service panel for a minimrm; of
twenty (20) single pole over - current protective devices in addition
to the main switch or circuit breaker. -
SECTION 73 -
Spare Circuit Pratective Devices. Where spare circuit piotec-
tiee devices are provided or space for future circuit protective de-
vice6 is provided on the buss in any flush mounted panel, then race-
ways of sufficient capacity to permit utilization of such spares or
spaces shall be provided to an accessible location. Such accessible
location is defined as follows: Where sufficient attic space is avail-
' able or underfloor space is available, a raceway shall terminate con -
verSently for future use in each such space. Where this condition
does not exist, then such terminations shall be approved by the
Electrical Inspector. ,
SECTION 74
Feeder Conductors. Feeder conductors in single- family, dwell
iags shall have a current carrying capacity equal to that of the
,service entrance conductors.
SECTION 75
Sub-feeders (H and I Occupancies, Inclusive). The minimum
size sub - feeders shall be No. 8 A.W.G. wire,
SECTION 76
Duplex Dwelling (I Occupancy). (a) The combined minimum
service requirements shall be:
Conduit — 1%" trade size
Conductors — No. 1 A.W.G.
(b) The minimum service for each individual occupancy shall
be:
Conduit — 1" trade size
Conductors — 3 No. 6 A.W.G.
Switches — 60 ampere
Circuit Breaker — 50 ampere
Ic) Service entrance conductors shall have a current ca trying�
capacity sufficient to carry the load. The branch circuit protectivei
devices for each individual occupancy shall be located in much
occupancy.
SECTION 77
-Multi- family Dwelling (H Occupancy). (a) The minimum ser-
vice requirements for combined unit occupancy load shall be:
Conduit _ I q" trade size
Conductors — 3 No. 1 A.W.G.
Ib) The minimum feeder of sub- feeder for each individual oc -I',
enpancy shall lie:
Raceway -- 'd" trade size
iConductors-- 3 No. 8 A.W.G.
_ Switches — 60 ampere
Circuit Breaker - 40 ampere
(c) Service entrance conductors shall have a current carrying
capacity sufficient to carry the load and in no case smaller their
No. 1 A.W.G.
(di Branch circuit protective devices for each individual oc -�
enpancy with kitchen facilities for cooking shall be located in each
such- occupancy. -
j SECTION 78
Relocated Buildings. Relocated buildings shall conform to the
service entrance requirements of this chapter.
SECTION 79
"Existing Buildings. gal Existing buildings where additions or
alterations occur which require added load capacity shall be pro.
viued with a new service entrance switch, multi - breaker or panel
ov adequate capacity to serve the intended load, but in no case lend
than 60 amperes if a switch Is used, or 50 amperes if a circuit
breaker 1, used. The minimum size service entrance conductor
!:ieaal bs 1 NO. 4 A `N.C,
i b I Group Fl Oceapancies. however. may be excepted from the
reciarementu of this section b}- the Electrical Inspector when he
determines that such an exception will not be dangerous to life or
�pruperty.
SECTION 80
Panel Lucatlons. Branch circuit distribution panels shall not be
j located in any clothes, linen. or broom closets.
SECTION 81
Ttvo mad Three Wire Service. All single phase lighting loads of
leas than 3500 watts or not more than two (2) circuits may be
served by two (2) wires. Where an installation has been wired and
arranged for three (3) wire service. no two 12) r, ire energy supply
or two (2) wire service shall be connected thereto wit host the prior
written approval of the Electrical Inspector.
SECTION 82
Temporary and Permanent Service Poles. tar All temporary and petmanent service poles shall comply with Public utilities Com-
mission Regulations.
Ib1 Receptacles shall be of a three f 3 wire polarized type and
if for 120 volts or 240 volts shall be of the type that is not inter-
changeable.
CIL&PTER 11
BRANCH CIRCUIT REQUIRE31ENTS
SECTION 83
Lighting Outlets. Each single- family dwelling and each occu-
pancy of a inulti- family dwelling shall have not less than one fifteen
ampere (15 amp.) general lighting branch circuit with not more
than twelve (12) lighting outlets per circuit installed; minimum
wire size shall be No. 14 A.W.G.
SECTION 84
Switched General Lighting Outlets. Every room in a single-or
multi - family dwelling shall have at least one switched general light.
ing outlet. Living rooms, bedrooms, family rooms, and dens may
be excepted, provided at least one switched wall receptacle is in-
stalled and supplied by a lighting branch circuit in addition to the
required convenience receptacle circuit.
SECTION 85
Closet Outlets. All lighting outlets in closets shall be operated
by a well or door switch. Pull chain receptacles shall not be per-
mitted. Such lighting outlets shall be located in the ceiling or in
the wall over the door but shall not be so located as to be within
twelve (12) inches horizontally of or directly over any shelving.
SECTION 86
Entrance Outlets. Entrance doorways providing access to the
building from the exterior shall be provided with exterior illumina-
tion suitably located. The illuminating source shall be controlled
by an interior switch conveniently located near the doorway.
SECTION 87 -
Furnace Outlets. A switched lighting outlet shall be provided
at every horizontally mounted forced air, furnace location; the
switch shall be located ahead of the passage opening.
- SECTION 88
- General Appliance Circuits. In addition to required fixed ap-
pliance circuits, there shall be two 2 -wire twenty ampere (20 amp.)
capacity branch circuits with a minimum of two (2) outlets per
circuit, or one 3 -wire twenty ampere (20 amp.) capacity branch
circuit, installed for the small appliance load in kitchens. The re-
quired number of 'kitchen receptacles shall be divided equally be-
tween the two 2 -wire circuits. A 3 -wire circuit may be looped from
receptacle to receptacle, provided outlet boxes have sufficient room
for the number of conductors and outlets equally divided on un-
grounded conductors. These .kitchen circuits may be extended to
supply receptacles in pantry, dinette. brea4f4st room and.dining
room, but shall not supply other receptacles. Not more than six
(6) receptacles shall be connected to each 2 -wire or 3 -wire circuit.
Clock and fan outlets shall not be connected to any such 2 -wire or
3 -wire circuit. Clock and fan outlets may be connected to.kiteben
lighting or other circuits. In addition to the foregoing, a receptcl ^-
shall be installed for every range, refrigerator, work - counter, jr ;d
ironing . board location.
SECTION 89 _
Service Area Appliance Circuits. Part; of rooms or areas i, -bete
laundry equipment may be installed shall have a service are, ap-
pliance circuit with not more than four (4) outlets connecteu there-
to. This circuit shall be in addition to any required fixed appliance
circuits.
wrcTION 86
Appliance Receptacles. All appliance receptacles shall be rated
at 15 ampere — 125 volVi, and said receptacles shall be 3 -wire
grounding type with parallel slots and "U" shaped slot for ground
blade and shall be permanently and effectively grounded in an
approved manner. Said receptacles shall be installed on all appli-
ance Circuits. All receptacles in service areas, bathrooms, garages.
patios, dining areas, outdoor locations, laundry trays, food waste
grinders, dishwashers, forced air furnaces, built -in refrigerators.
built -in freezers, garage door openers, or at any location within
five (5) feet horizontally of any grounded surface where portable
working tools may be attached thereto, shall be of an approved
grounded type.
SECTION 91
Multiple Appliance Outlet Assemblies. Multiple appliance out-
let assemblies; such as prefabricated kitchen load centers, regard-
less of the number of circuits or receptacles contained therein, are
acceptable in lieu of only one of the required number of kitchen
receptacles. Minimum sub- feeder to all multiple appliance as-
semblieo shall be No. 8 A.W.G. Said load center shall not be used
for branch cirrulting.
SECTION 92
Cord Connected Equipment. When cord connected equipment
is required to be grounded. the equipment ground wire must form
an integral part of the cord assembly; such cord assembly shall be
a minimum of No. 16 A.W.G. S.P.T.-3 thermoplastic hard fin•tzh or
equal.
SECTION 93
Food Waste Grinder Branch Circuits. Each single- fmmily dwel-
ling and each occupancy of a multi - family dwelling shall have in-
stalled therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit.
Said circuit shall be supplied with a minimum No. 12 A.W.G. n-ire
and a 15 ampere indicating type switch. Said switch shall be
located in the wall adjacent to the sink. The food waste grinder
shall be wired with a minimum of No: 16 A.W.G. 3 -wire S.P.T.-3
thermoplastic hard finish cord or equal and an approved grounding
type receptacle and cord grip cap must be'used.
SECTION 94
Circuits — Supply. Twenty ampere (20 amp.) circuits shall
supply general appliance outlet circuits and convenience outlet
circuits only.
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SECTION 95
Convenience Outlet Circuits. Each single - family dwelling and
each occupancy of a multi - family dwelling shall have at least onr,,
twenty ampere (20 amp.) convenience outlet circuit supplying cur-
rent to outlets required by thb, Code, with not more than twelve
(12) convenience outlets per circuit.
SECTION 96
Fixed Appliances. (a) Food waste grinders, dishwashers, wash-
ing machines, dryers. laundry tray locations, built -in refrigerators,
built -in freezers, furnaces, air conditioners, built -in heaters, and
any other fixed appliance, with motors larger than 1'6 HP. shall
he on a separate branch circuit supplied by No. 12 A W.G. wire.
(b) The minimum wire requirements for donu -tic electric
ranges and clothes dryers shall be as follows:
1. Standard or built -in range
With oven over 9 KW ...................3 No. 6 in 1"
metal raceway
2. Standard or built -in range
with oven 9 KW or less,
group H Occupancy .....................3 No. 8 in s:"
metal raceway
3. Cooking units with separate
oven
a. 4 elements or less ................3 No. gin A4"
metal raceway
b Separate ovens — 4.6 KW
orless ............... ...................... ........3 No. 10 in i¢a
metal raceway
4. Clothes dryers - 4.7 KW or
1N3C ... _. ... ..... 3 No. 16;I,
SECTION 94
Rooms Containing Lavatnry Facilities. At least one grounding
tip= receptacle shall he installed in rooms containing one or more
,\&--h basins or lavatories.
SECTION 98
:30 %'oil Circuit Wiring —Metal Raceways. All 220 volt circuits
shall be wired in metal raceways, the size of said raceway to be
determined by the number and size of the conductors to be used.
SECTION 99
Receptacle Outlets — Walls. Every livable room in a single -
cr multi - family dwelling shall be provided with a receptacle outlet
for every twelve (12) feet of usable wall space so located that no
point along the floor line in any usable wall space is more than six
IGI feet from an outlet in that space. Usable wall space is any wall
space three (3) feet wide or greater.
SECTION 100
Receptacle Outlets — Floors. Where due to structural features
a required receptacle outlet in the wall would be impractical, a
receptacle outlet in the floor may be substituted therefor.
SECTION 101
Splices. (a) All branch circuit conductors installed at outlets
shall be mechanically spliced so that not more than the required
number of conductors shall be attached to any electrical device.
(b) Back wired or pressure type receptacles need not com-
ply with these splicing requirements.
SECTION 102
Garages and Other Accessory Ruildings— Lighting and Recep-
tade Outlets. All garages and other buildings accessory to single-
or multi- family dwellings shall be wired with a minimum of one
stitched, light outlet and one grounding type receptacle. Such wir-
ing shall be in electrical metallic tubing (EMT) if exposed.
SECTION 103
Detached Garages or other Accessory Buildings —Metal Conduit.
(a) Garages and other buildings accessory to single -Or multi - family
dwellings and separately located on the same lot or premises shall
have all wiring run underground In galvanized, sherardized or,
similar rigid metal conduit. -
(b) Overhead wiring may be substituted for wiring in under-
ground conduit when such wiring is at least twelve (12) feet above
finished grade and in a horizontal run in excess of fifty (50) feet.
SECTION 104
Pier Runs. All pier runs shall be on a separate circuit and not
less than %" pipe shall be used. -
SECTION 105
Pole Wiring. All wiring to pole flood lighting and pole signs
shall be run underground in galvanized, sherardized, or similar rigid
metal conduit.
CHAPTER 18 1
CALCULATION OF LOAD
SECTION 106
Voltage Drap. Every interior system of wiring for light and
heat installations shall be so installed as not to exceed three per
cent (3 %) voltage drop over -all and for power installations shall .
be ee installed as not to exceed five per cent (5 %) voltage drop
over -all. based on allowable load. Every system of wiring for ,yard
lighting u„tallations shall be so installed as not to exceed five per
cent (5%) voltage drop over -all.
SECTION 104
Calculation of Service and Sub- feeder Loads. Lighting loads'
shall he based on three (3) watts per square foot of total floor area
net. including open porches or garages. First 2500 watts, 300'%
demand; over 2500 watts, 30 %r demand. Convenience outlets are
included in the lighting load and need not be calculated. Appliance
circuits shall be figured at 100% demand. All fixed heating or ad-
ditional appliance load shall then be added after their demand has
been taken. The Unit Loads and Feeder Demand Factors Tab;e in
this chapter is to be uSedasw Mile or'VEth'aliid- Mlowances for water
heaters, space heaters, and air conditioning. Demand factors may
be applied to reduce the size Of services, feeders, and sub- feeders in
dwellings and apartment houses supplying the typesof load here-
inafter set out in this chapter.
` SECTION 108
Llghting7 for General Illumination. (a) In the occupancies list -'
ed in the Unit Loads and Feeder Demand Factors Table in this
chapter, a load of not less than the unit load of Column A shall be
included for each square foot of.floor area. In determining the load
of the "watts per square foot" basis, the floor area shall be com-
puted from the'outside dimensions of the buildings, structures or
areas involved and by the number of floors, but shall exclude for
dwellings only the floor areas of porches, garages, or unfinished
spaces in basements or attics.
(b) All convenience outlets of twenty ampere (20 amp.) or less'
rating in single- family and multi - family dwellings and in guest
,^soma of hotels (except those connected to the appliance circuits
specified) may be considered'as outlets for general, illumination; no
additional load need be included for such outlets.
'' 'I 'SECTION 109
Other Loads. For lighting other than general illumination and
for appliances other..than motors, a load of not le.4s than the unit
load specified below shall'be included for each outlet: j
Outlets supplying specific appliances
and other loads ........ ...........................Amp. rating of
appliances
Outlets supplying heavy duty lamp
holders ......... . ...................... _................ 5 amps.
* *Other outlets ........ ...- ..............__.........1% amps.
**NOTE: This provision not applicable to receptacle
outlets provided for the connection of fixed lighting '
units to facilitate servicing and replacement.
SECTION 110
Other Loads - Exceptions. (a) The minimum loads for out-
lets asset forth in Section 109 shall be modified as follows:
1. Ranges. For household electric ranges, the branch
circuit load may be computed in accordance with the De-
mand Factors for Electrical Ranges Table hereinafter set
forth in Section 117.
2. Show window lighting. For show window lighting,
a load of not less than 200 watts per linear foot of show
window, measured horizontally along its base, may be al-
lowed in lieu of the specified load per outlet.
3. Multi- outlet assemblies. Where fixed multi- outlet
assemblies are employed, each five feet or fraction thereof
of each separate and continuous length shall be considered
as one outlet of not less than Iys ampere capacity; except
in locations where a number of appliances are likely to be
used simultaneously, then each one foot or fraction thereof
shall be considered as one outlet of not less than lr/s
amperes.
SECTION Ill
Unit Loadtand Feeder Demand Factors. (a) Computation of
Load Currents. Current carrying capacity for various voltages shall
oe computed as follows: Line voltage between 100 and 125 volts
shall be computed as 120 volts; line voltage between 210 and 250
volts shall be computed as 240 volts. Three phase 4 -wire lighting
shall be computed as 120 -208 volts.
(b) Circuit Ratings In Dwellings. On each two -wire general
lighting branch circuit and on each side of each three -wire general
lighting branch circuit, the total connected load shall not exceed
fifteen amperes (15 amp.). On each two -wire convenience outlet,
on each side of each three -wire convenience outlet, and on each
appliance circuit, the,total convenience load shall not exceed twenty
amperes (20 amp.).
(c) General Lighting. The unit loads and demand factors speci-
fied in the following table are the minimum requirements to be
applied to the computed branch Circuit load for general illumina-
tiont
UNIT'LOADS -AND FEEDER DEMAND FACTORS
Col. A
Col. B
Unit Load
Load to Which
rt,pe of per Sq. Ft.
Demand Factor Demand ;
Occupancy (Watts)
Applies (Watts) Factor;
I
Armories and Auditoriums
Banks
Barber Shops and Beauty Parlors 3
Churches I
Clubs 2*
Courtrooms 2
Total Wattage
100%
Total Wattage
100%
Total Wattage
1009?;
Total Wattage
100%
Total Wattage
100%
Total Wattage
100%
V
(Dwellings— Single- faliut=
3`
2500 ol, less
il!0 ;,
2 - Appliance Circuits
m tenant", m each hotel suite having a serving angry, e
g 1 g B P
................ .......... . .. .3,000
Over 2500
8.334
1 - 13.2 KW range SO% demand ...... ................ 10,560
appliances (portablega appliances supplied receptacles of
pP PP PP Pte,.
'Dwellings — Multi- farilly
3*
3000 or less
100 ;r
1 - 4 KW space heater .......... . .. .,
000 4
(other than Hotels)
'
Next 117.000;-
35',
smaller than No. 8 A.W.G. wire. I`
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15,500 x 85% ._ .... ... ......... . . 13.175
-- - - - -.. .............d .....
SECTION 114 '
Over 120.900
25%
1 I. 1 HP pump .............. ........................... ...... 1,580
,Garages— Commercial (Storage)
Yz
Total Wattage -
Ioori
be installed in a metal protected system. If such heating a liame
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Hospitals
2
50,000 or less
40',,
i
240
antes, rated at not less than 1650 watts each and operating at nM
1 3.38.66 amps. — 00 wire - 2 inch conduit service, a :, -itch shat!
Over 50.000
20'%;
circuit, protected by a single set of overload protective devices,
Hotels, including apartment
provided the total connected load does not exceed 35 amperes per'
20.000 or less
50j1
100' -; demand and, where there is Snore than one (1) motor, the
houses without provisions for
largest motor shall be figured at 125';0 -
Next 80.000
40%
from a three - phase, 240 volt source. The tap from such circuit to
cooking by tenants
2
Over 100,000
30%
(IDENTIFIED UNDER A TO H OCCUPANCIES, INCLUSIVE)
Industrial Commercial
SECTION 118
conductors supplying a fixed heater shall enter a heater, enclosure
Conduits- Electric wiring enclosures shall be approved rigid
and all such conductors shall enter'!tlittiirgh the bottom of such
(Loft Buildings)
2
Total Wattage
100' >c
electrical metallic tubing. Where exposed exterior of buildings
Lodge Rooms
I
loss
Totala$'e
�r.-
SECTION 119
Approved Recessed Ceiling Heaters. Approved recessed ceiling
� Office Buildings
2
20,000 or ]e�,s
1001;.
display rooms, offices, and other rooms devoted to similar purposes.
number of lighting outlets by two (2) for each single lamp device
All other spaces shall be wired with a minimum of 1 watt per square
font. In addition to the foregoing, circuit capacity shall be
g 8'. P Y Prodded
Over 20,000
79',,
netted to any one (1) lighting branch circuit. Any number of
Restaurants
2
Total Wattage
10111„
store building and outlets located in or near all show windows or
Schools
3
15,000 or less
to0,;
SECTION 118 -
vided; not more than eight (8) outlets shall be installed on any,
Water Heaters, Space Heaters and Dryera. Demand fsef w s
Over 1.5,000
507:
(b) Entrance doorways providing access to premises final ex -,
Stores
3
Total Wattage
1001:
Warehouses Storage
14
12.500 or less
100101
shall be provided at the panel for show window circuits.
Over 12,500
501;
•
In any of the above occupancies
except single- family dwellings
and individual occupancies of
multi - family dwellings:
Assembly Halls and Auditoriums 1 Total Wattage as speci-
fied for the specific
occupancy
Halls, Corridors, Closets,
Storage Spaces iQ
I -) For sub - feeders to areas In hospitals and hotels where entire
lighting is likely to be used at one time, as in operating room.,,
ballrooms, and dining rooms, a demand factor of 100 per cent shall
be vied.
SECTION 112
Small Appliances. The small appliance load as specified in
Section 109, and the computed branch circuit load for °recept.arlc
outlets, in other than dwelling occupancies for which the allowanle
is not more than 11/a amperes per outlet, may be included with -l.he'
general lighting load subject to the demand factors in Section 111
of this chapter.
I
No. of Units j,. nemand
x -2 00
3 -5 P5
6 - 30 70
11 . 20 80
21 - 35 50
36 - 60 40
61.100 35
Over 100 30
Radiant - Heat 70
The size of each and every appliance shall be noted. on -the applica-
tion form.
SECTION it7
Demand Factors for Electrical Ranges. (a) The values In the
following table apply to one or more cooking and baking appliances
but are not applicable to other appliances.
Column I
Ranges over Column 1I
1650 Watts and Ranges over
No. of Ranges under 35,000 Watts 35,000 c9atta '
Y 80 80
2 75 65
3 70 55
4 66 50
5 62 45
6 59 43
7 56 40
9 53 36
9 51 35
10 and over 49 34
The size of each and every appliance shall be noted on thr appli-
cation form and, unless statements are filed in writing from the
owner or authorized agent stating capacity of ranges, each range
shall be figured at not less. than 12 XW.
(b) Example: -
House area 55' x 32' is an all electric home having!
1 - 13.2 KW range
3 - 3 KW space heaters
1 - 4 XW space heater
1 - 2.5 XW water heater
1 - 1650 watt bath heater
1 - 1 HP pump
Calculation of load:
55 x 32 = 1760 sq. ft. x 3 watts = 5280
2500 watts 100 %n demand ............. ...2,500
2780 watts 30% demand 834
SECTION 113
! ° • ...............
Dwelling Occupancies. In single - family dwellings, in- indiddua)
i Total light demand ........ .... ..... .. .3,334
occupancies of multi - family dwellings having provisions for cool:-
2 - Appliance Circuits
m tenant", m each hotel suite having a serving angry, e
g 1 g B P
................ .......... . .. .3,000
feeder load of not less than 3000 watts shall be included for small
from 20 I
8.334
1 - 13.2 KW range SO% demand ...... ................ 10,560
appliances (portablega appliances supplied receptacles of
pP PP PP Pte,.
1 -- 2.5 KW water heater
)isss mm
..... - - -.. -2,500
3 -3 KW space heaters ............ 9,000
-�I
If the load subdivided through two or more feeders, then
g
1 - 4 KW space heater .......... . .. .,
000 4
puled load for each shall include not less than 3000 watts for sr. -.all
'
appliances. In no case shall the feeder supplying an oygdpancy be r
15,500 !
smaller than No. 8 A.W.G. wire. I`
°`=' --
15,500 x 85% ._ .... ... ......... . . 13.175
-- - - - -.. .............d .....
SECTION 114 '
1 - 1650 watt bath heater 100% demand ...... 1,650
%
Heating Appliances In Dwellings. Any heating appliance in a'
ppl
1 I. 1 HP pump .............. ........................... ...... 1,580
dwelling rated at more than 1650 watts shall be wired for not
leas than 200 volts; the conductors to such heating appliances shall)
Total watts 33,279
- - - --- 9 - - - - --- �-- �---------� - -�
be installed in a metal protected system. If such heating a liame
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Total watts ......- ...33,279 — 138.68 amperes
38. 6
is portable, the receptacle shall be of a suitable capacity. In dwel-
n
-
lings and s.partment houses, two or more fixed air heating appli-
i
240
antes, rated at not less than 1650 watts each and operating at nM
1 3.38.66 amps. — 00 wire - 2 inch conduit service, a :, -itch shat!
less than 240 volts, may be installed in a heavy duty heater bran -h
circuit, protected by a single set of overload protective devices,
then be 200 amps. All other fired appliance outlets to be figured as
provided the total connected load does not exceed 35 amperes per'
per name. plate ratings. Air conditioning and heat pumps shall be
conductor. Heavy duty heater branch circuits may be a two wire
100' -; demand and, where there is Snore than one (1) motor, the
derived from either a 120 -240 volt single -phase source or a 240 volt
largest motor shall be figured at 125';0 -
three -phase source; or they may be three - phase, three -wire derived
from a three - phase, 240 volt source. The tap from such circuit to
CHAPTER 13
the heating appliances shall in no case be less than No- 12 A.W.G.
COlVDIERC1AL AND INDUSTRIAL ROILDINGS
wire or more than eighteen (18) inches in length. All utlgrQU&ed
(IDENTIFIED UNDER A TO H OCCUPANCIES, INCLUSIVE)
conductors shall be switched at each heating appliance. Only inc _ -.4
SECTION 118
conductors supplying a fixed heater shall enter a heater, enclosure
Conduits- Electric wiring enclosures shall be approved rigid
and all such conductors shall enter'!tlittiirgh the bottom of such
� `natal conduit or electrical metallic tubing. Flexible metallic conduit
enclosure. This section shall not be eone52tied to permit heaters for
: may be used where impracticable to install rigid metal conduit or,
different apartments or occupancies to be connected to the same'
electrical metallic tubing. Where exposed exterior of buildings
circuit.
or structures, only rigid metal conduit shall be used.
'SECTION 115
SECTION 119
Approved Recessed Ceiling Heaters. Approved recessed ceiling
Wiring. (a) Buildings shall be wired for general lighting with
heaters using not more than one (1) 250 watt infrared ]amp may
a minimum of 3 watts per square foot of floor space in salesrooms,
be installed on a lighting branch circuit by reducing the allowable
display rooms, offices, and other rooms devoted to similar purposes.
number of lighting outlets by two (2) for each single lamp device
All other spaces shall be wired with a minimum of 1 watt per square
font. In addition to the foregoing, circuit capacity shall be
g 8'. P Y Prodded
used. However, not more than two (2) such devices shall be cur-
to an accessible location at each store window with a minimum of
netted to any one (1) lighting branch circuit. Any number of
200 watts per lineal foot of glass measured horizontally at the base
multiple lamp and single lamp heaters, the total wattage not ex-
of the window. An appliance circuit shall be run to the front of each
reeding 1500 watts or the total number of 250 watt lamps not ex-
store building and outlets located in or near all show windows or
ceeding six (6), may be-connected to a separate 20 ampere branch
front openings; not more than four (4) such outlet-; shall be in-
circuit.
stalled on any one circuit. A convenience outlet circuit shall be pro -
SECTION 118 -
vided; not more than eight (8) outlets shall be installed on any,
Water Heaters, Space Heaters and Dryera. Demand fsef w s
such circuit.
set out in this section may be applied to reduce the size of servir -= -,
(b) Entrance doorways providing access to premises final ex -,
feeders, and subfeedere In dwellings and apartment houses suppi-
terior shall be provided with exterior illumination suitably located.I
ing water heaters, space heaters, and dryers of 2000 watts or over.
The illuminating mating source shall be controlled by an interior switch
conveniently located near the doorway.
(c) Where there are no show window;:, extra circuit capacity
shall be provided at the panel for show window circuits.
(dl A sign circuit shall be provided and installed to an acces-
sible location at the front of all commercial and industrial building
occupancies. The sign circuit, or any outlet for such circuit, shall
be controlled by a switch. Such switch shall be located within sight
of any outlet for such sign circuit and any sign connected thereto,
unless a lock type switch is installed., Not to exceed four (4) trans-
formers of 1650 V.A. shall be connected to any such circuit. Ali
transformers shall comply with Article 28, para. 2552 (d) of the
Electrical Safety Orders of the State of California as included in
this Code. '
SECTION 120
Lacation of Branch Circuit Protective Devices. Branch circuit
protective devices shall be installed for each occupancy. Nothing
"- e
ontained in this Code shall be deemed or construed to permit th
nstallation of any electrical device outlet or circuit in any oc-
cupancy, the control or protection of which is not accessible to the
occupant at all times; except that when remodeled existing oc-
cupancies are changed to a different classification as defined by
the Table of Groups of Occupancies in Section 132, then protective.
devices may be located at one central point. No parts of any circuit -
shall. supply electrical energy to more than one (1) occupancy,
SECTION 121
Community Buildings and Laundry Locations. Calculations
for feeders or service for community buildings and laundry loc:, tions
shall be based on the table set forth in Section 111 of Chapt -r 12.
No more than two (2) convenience outlets per circuit at unit ngi
board locations shall be permitted.
SECTION 122
Calculations of Load. The branch circuit load for lighting
appliances shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter. Where in normal operation the maximum load of a
branch circuit will continue for a long period of time, such as store
lighting and similar loads, the minimum unit loads specified shall
be increased by 25 per cent in order that the wiring system may
have sufficient branch circuit and feeder capacity to insure safe
operation. A wiring sketch shall be either attached to or drawn on
the back of the application form unless plans for the job include ai
Wiring layout.
SECTION 123
Trailer Park Wiring. For the wiring of trailer parks. refer to
the California Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 9, Article 5,1
Electrical Standards. in Trailer Parks.
CHAPTER 14
GASEOUS TUBE LIGHTS
SECTION 124
Markings. Every flourescent fixture mercury vapor fixture of
high voltage, and gas tube light shall be provided with a fixed'
name plate, legible after installation, which shall correctly state
the manufacturer's name or trademark and the voltage, amperage,
total watts and power factor. All such equipment shall have the
ftUnderwriters Laboratory label or a recognized testing laboratory
In label.
SECTION 125
Installation.. No such equipment shall be installed in which the
power factor is less than 80 per cent, Such equipment shall be
effectively grounded either by a permanent and approved metallic
connection to a grounded circuit system, or by a flexible approved.
cord one conductor of which shall be a grounding conductor con-
nected to a separate blade of a polarized attachment cap in such a
manner that a grounding connection is made when such cap is
inserted into a polarized plug.'
CHAPTER 15
FLOURESCENT' AND SLMI LINE FIXTURES
SECTION 126
Fixture Mounting. Fixtures containing ballasts or transform-
ers shall not be mounted within 1% inches of low density cellulose
fiberboard or similar combustible materials unless the fixtures are
approved for surface contact with such materials. Fixtures having
expo9ed ballasts or transformers shall be vu installed that such
ballasts or transformers shall not be in contact with combustible
material.
CHAPTER 16
EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 127
° Exit Illumination. Exits shall be illuminated at all times with
light having an intensity of not less than one foot candle at floor
level.
SECTION 128
Exit Signs. At every exit doorway, and wherever othewise re-
quired to clearly indicate the direction of egress, an exit sign with
letters at least five (5) - inches high shall be provided from all areas
serving the occupant load hereinafter specified in this section. In
interior stairways the floor level leading direct to the exterior shall
he clearly indicated.
1. Groups B, C, D, and H Occupancies with an occupant load
of more than 50.
2. All other occupancies serving an occupant load of more
than 100.
SECTION 129
Bffimination of Signs. Exit signs shall be lighted in the follow-
ing occupancies with two electric lamps of not less than 15 watts
each' in the manner hereinafter specified in this section.
1. Two separate sources of supply shall be required
for Group A Occupancies and for Divisions 1 and 2 of Group
B Occupancies, except buildings with occupant loads of
less than 750 persons used as churches, lodge rooms, recrea-
tion halls, and gymnasiums.
2. Separate circuits, one of which shall be separate
from all other circuits in the building, shall be required for
the following occupancies;
a. Groups A, B, and C Occupancies with an
occupant load of more than 300 persons and not
otherwise regulated in this section.
b. Group D and H Occupancies with an been - -�
pant load of more than 100 persons,
c. Group F Occupancies with an occupant load
of more than 1,000 persons.
CHAPTER 17
APPENDIX
SECTION 130
CONVERTIBLE WIRE CONDUIT TABLE
SIZE CONDUIT FOR WIRE COMBINATIONS
ize Wire Dia. Number of Wires in One Conduit
Area Over
W. in Cir. Ire. 1 Y 3 4 5 8 T A 9
uge No. Mills Inch Total Area of Conductors. Sq. In.
d 14 4,107 .20 ,031 .062 .083 .124 .155 .186 .217 .248 .279
12 6,530 .22 .035 .076 .114 .152 .190 .228 .226 .304 .342
10 10,380 .25 .048 .098 .147 .19s .245 .294 .343 .392 .441
8 16,510 .29 .065 ,130 .195 .260 .325 .390 .455 .520 .583
Stranded 8 26,250 .41 .13 .26 .38 .52 .65 ,78 .91 1.04 1.17
5 33,100 .44 .15 .30 .45 .60 .75 .90 1.05 1.20 1.35
4 41,740 .46 .17 .34 .51 .68 .85 1.02 1.19 1.36 1.53
3 52,630 .49 .18 ..38 .57 .76 .95 1.14 1.33 1.53 1.71
2 66,370 .52 .21 .42 .63 .84 1.05 1.26 1.47 1.68 1.89
1 83,690 .59 .27 .54 .81 1.08 1.35 1.62 1.88 2.16 2.43
O 105.500 .63 ,31 .62 .93 1.24 1.55 1.86 2.17 !2.'R 9
.79
00 133,100 .68 .38 .72 1.08 1.44 1.50 2.16 2,52 2.a" i.24
000 la7,R00 .73 .42 .84 1.26 1.68 2.10 2,52 2.94 3.36 3.78
0000 211,600 .79 .49 .98 1.47 1.96 2.45 2.94 3.4,,1' 3'12 4AJ
200,000 .77 A7 .P4 1,41 1.88 2.35 2.R2 1.29 376 4.23
- 250.000 .86 .58 1.16 1.74 2.32 2.90 3.48
300,000 .94 .69 1.38 2.07 2.76 3.45 4.14
350,000 .99 .77 1.54 2.31 3.08 3.85 4.62
400,000 1.03 .83 1.66 2.48 3.32 4.15 1.98
450,000 1,08 .92 1.84 2.76 3.68 4.60 5.52
500,000 1.12 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 _
550,000 1.19 1.11 2.22 3.33 4.44 5.55 6.66
600,000 1.23 1.19 2.35 3.57 4.76 5.95 7.14
650.000 1.27 1.27 2.54 3.81 5.08
700.000 1.30 1.33 2.66 3.98 5.32
750,000 1.32 1.39 2.78 4.17 5.56
800,000 1.36 1.45 2.90 4.35 5.80
850,000 1.40 1.54 1.08 4.62 6.16
900,000 1.43 1.60 3.20 4.80 6.40 _
950,000 1.46 1.68 3.36 5.04 6.72
1.000,000 1.49 1.75 3.50 5.25 7.00
1,100,000 1.61 2.04 4.08 6.12 8.16
1,200,000 1.66 2,16 4.32 6.48 8.64
1,250.000 1.68 2.22 4.44 6.66 8.88
1,300,000 1.70 2.27 4.54 6.81 9.08
1,400,000 1.75 2.40 4.80 7.20 9.60 ..
1,500,000 1.78 2.52 5.04 7.56 10.08
1,600,000 1.83 2.63 5.26 7.59 10.52
1,700,000 1.88 2.78 5.56 5.34 11.12
1,750,000 1.91 2.85 5.70 8.55 11.40
1.800,000 1.92 2.89 5.78 8.67 11.56
1.900,000 1.97 3.05 6.10 9.15
2,000,000 2.00 3.14 6.28 9.42
SECTION 131
LIMITING TOTAL AREA OF CONDUCTORS
FOR CONDUIT SIZES TABLE
Number of
wires in
one con -
I duit
'3 or More
2 Only
ii 214 1 1i/ 1% 2 2r /E 3 31/2 4 4y 3 6
.124 .217 .345 .621 .840 1.36 1.96 2.94 4.14 5.22 6.64 8.30 11.56
.091 .160 .260 .420 .620 .908 1.54 2.35 3.20 4.08 5.04.6.28
Use for Calculating Space Factors
Inside
Dia. .622 .824 1.048 1.38 1.61 2.07 2AT 3.07 3.55 4.03 4.51 3.OS 8.06
Inside
Area .304 .533 .861 1.50 2.04 3.36 4.78 7.38 9.89 12.73 15.96 20.00 28.90
SECTION 132
TABLE OF GROUPS OF OCCUPANCIES
OCCUPANCY SEATING CAPACITY
GROUP DIVISION STAGE IN ANY ONE ROOM
A A,3sembly buildings. Yes 1000 or more-
13 1. Assembly buildings. Yes Less than IOQO
2. Assembly buildings, No 300 or moee*-
3. Assembly buildings. No Less than 3(M
4. Stadiums, reviewing stands and amusement .,park
structures not included within Group A or Diviedoas
1, 2 and 3, Group B, Occupancies.
G Any building used for school or day -care purposes
more than four hours per week, involving a*M-
blage for instruction, education, or recreationt8nd
not classified in Group A or Divisions 1 said 2,
Group. B, Occupancies. .;
D 1. Mental hospitals, mental sanitariums, jails, p►isons,
reformatories, and buildings where personal liber-
ties of inmates are similarly restrained.
2. Nurseries for full -time care of children under kin-
dergarten age (each accommodating more than five
persons). 'Hospitals, sanitariums and similar build-
ings (each accommodating more than five persons 1.
3. Homes for the aged and homes for children of kin-
dergarten age and older (each accommodating more
than five persons).
E 1. Storage and handling of hazardous and highly.flam-
mable or explosive materials other than flammable
liquids.
S
A.
Ga
Soli
.79
00 133,100 .68 .38 .72 1.08 1.44 1.50 2.16 2,52 2.a" i.24
000 la7,R00 .73 .42 .84 1.26 1.68 2.10 2,52 2.94 3.36 3.78
0000 211,600 .79 .49 .98 1.47 1.96 2.45 2.94 3.4,,1' 3'12 4AJ
200,000 .77 A7 .P4 1,41 1.88 2.35 2.R2 1.29 376 4.23
- 250.000 .86 .58 1.16 1.74 2.32 2.90 3.48
300,000 .94 .69 1.38 2.07 2.76 3.45 4.14
350,000 .99 .77 1.54 2.31 3.08 3.85 4.62
400,000 1.03 .83 1.66 2.48 3.32 4.15 1.98
450,000 1,08 .92 1.84 2.76 3.68 4.60 5.52
500,000 1.12 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 _
550,000 1.19 1.11 2.22 3.33 4.44 5.55 6.66
600,000 1.23 1.19 2.35 3.57 4.76 5.95 7.14
650.000 1.27 1.27 2.54 3.81 5.08
700.000 1.30 1.33 2.66 3.98 5.32
750,000 1.32 1.39 2.78 4.17 5.56
800,000 1.36 1.45 2.90 4.35 5.80
850,000 1.40 1.54 1.08 4.62 6.16
900,000 1.43 1.60 3.20 4.80 6.40 _
950,000 1.46 1.68 3.36 5.04 6.72
1.000,000 1.49 1.75 3.50 5.25 7.00
1,100,000 1.61 2.04 4.08 6.12 8.16
1,200,000 1.66 2,16 4.32 6.48 8.64
1,250.000 1.68 2.22 4.44 6.66 8.88
1,300,000 1.70 2.27 4.54 6.81 9.08
1,400,000 1.75 2.40 4.80 7.20 9.60 ..
1,500,000 1.78 2.52 5.04 7.56 10.08
1,600,000 1.83 2.63 5.26 7.59 10.52
1,700,000 1.88 2.78 5.56 5.34 11.12
1,750,000 1.91 2.85 5.70 8.55 11.40
1.800,000 1.92 2.89 5.78 8.67 11.56
1.900,000 1.97 3.05 6.10 9.15
2,000,000 2.00 3.14 6.28 9.42
SECTION 131
LIMITING TOTAL AREA OF CONDUCTORS
FOR CONDUIT SIZES TABLE
Number of
wires in
one con -
I duit
'3 or More
2 Only
ii 214 1 1i/ 1% 2 2r /E 3 31/2 4 4y 3 6
.124 .217 .345 .621 .840 1.36 1.96 2.94 4.14 5.22 6.64 8.30 11.56
.091 .160 .260 .420 .620 .908 1.54 2.35 3.20 4.08 5.04.6.28
Use for Calculating Space Factors
Inside
Dia. .622 .824 1.048 1.38 1.61 2.07 2AT 3.07 3.55 4.03 4.51 3.OS 8.06
Inside
Area .304 .533 .861 1.50 2.04 3.36 4.78 7.38 9.89 12.73 15.96 20.00 28.90
SECTION 132
TABLE OF GROUPS OF OCCUPANCIES
OCCUPANCY SEATING CAPACITY
GROUP DIVISION STAGE IN ANY ONE ROOM
A A,3sembly buildings. Yes 1000 or more-
13 1. Assembly buildings. Yes Less than IOQO
2. Assembly buildings, No 300 or moee*-
3. Assembly buildings. No Less than 3(M
4. Stadiums, reviewing stands and amusement .,park
structures not included within Group A or Diviedoas
1, 2 and 3, Group B, Occupancies.
G Any building used for school or day -care purposes
more than four hours per week, involving a*M-
blage for instruction, education, or recreationt8nd
not classified in Group A or Divisions 1 said 2,
Group. B, Occupancies. .;
D 1. Mental hospitals, mental sanitariums, jails, p►isons,
reformatories, and buildings where personal liber-
ties of inmates are similarly restrained.
2. Nurseries for full -time care of children under kin-
dergarten age (each accommodating more than five
persons). 'Hospitals, sanitariums and similar build-
ings (each accommodating more than five persons 1.
3. Homes for the aged and homes for children of kin-
dergarten age and older (each accommodating more
than five persons).
E 1. Storage and handling of hazardous and highly.flam-
mable or explosive materials other than flammable
liquids.
0
,r
u
2. Storage and handling of Class i, If and llrflam-
mable liquids, as specified In U.B.C. Standard9Y;�`
dry cleaning plants using flammable liquids, paint
.. stores with bulk handling; paint shops and spray
painting rooms and shops.
3.- Woodworking establishments, planing milk and
box factories; shops, factories where loose, eo)nbus-
tible fibres or dust is. manufactured, processed or
generated; warehouses where highly combuatible
material is stored.
4. Repair garages.
5. Aircraft repair hangars.
F 1. Gasoline filling and service stations, storage ga-
rages where no repair work is done except ex-
,change of parts and maintenance requiring no open
flame, welding or the use of highly flammable
liquids.
2. Wholesale and retail stores, office buildings, drink-
ing and eating establishments having an occupant
load of less than 100, printing plants, municipal
police and fire stations, factories and workshops
using materials not highly flammable or combus-
tible, storage and sales rooms for combustible
goods, paint stores without bulk handling. .
3. Aircraft hangars where no repair work is done ex-
.cept exchange of parts and maintenance requiring
no open flame, welding, or the use of highly .flam-
abie liquids, and open parking garages.
G .lee plants, power plants, pumping plants, cold stor-
age, and creameries, factories and workshops us-
ing incombustible and non - explosive materials,
storage and sales rooms of incombustible and non-
explosive materials.
H Hotels, apartment houses, dormitories, lodging
houses, convents, monasteries (each am mmodat-
ing more than 10 persons).
I Dwellings.
J 1. Private garages, sheds and minor buildings used
as accessories only when not over one thousand
(1,000) square feet in area.
2. Fences over six (6) feet high, tanks and towers.
CHAPTER 19
PENALTIES AND EFFECT OF ORDINANCE
SECTION 133
Separability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clauss or
phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitu-
tional or void, such decision shall not affect the validity of the re-
maining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City vF
Newport Beach hereby declares that it would have adopted And
passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, cla.nse.,
and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or mnre
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or, phrases be declared un-
constitutional or void.
SECTION 134
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemean-
or and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not
more than $500.00 or by imprisonment in the City Jail for a period
of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprison-
; ment. Each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during Which
any violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is commit-
ted, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation and
shall be punishable therefor as herein provided.
SECTION 135
Repeal of Existing Provisions. Ordinance No. 535 of the City
of Newport Beach as amended is repealed; provided, however, that
the provisions of this ordinance insofar as they are substantially
the same as existing ordinances must be construed as continuations
thereof and not as new enactments. -
SECTION 136
Publication - Effective Date. This ordinance shall be pub -
haired once in the official newspaper of the City, and the same shall
be effective 30 days after the date of its adoption.
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 27th day of No-
vember, 1961, and was adopted on the 13 day of February, 1962, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kingsley, Atkinson,
Cook, Stoddard, Hart, Somers
NOES. COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMAN: Lorenz
• ATTEST:
Margery Schrouder
City Clerk
JAMES B. STODDARD
Mayor
No. 2294 Newport Harbor News -Press 2/23/62
i
STATE OF CALIFORNIA I
COUNTY OF ORANGE SS.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
I, ..... Margery_ Schrouder................................................. City Clerk of the City of Newport
Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ........ Qx.dilla a e .............. ...............................
No ........ U$1 ......................was duly and regularly adopted, passed, and approved by the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held at the
regular meeting place thereof, on the..... 13th ......... day, of _February_______________ 19.6q.
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN.._Kingsley, -- Atkinson, -- _Cook-- _Stoddardx__Hart,- _Somers - -_ --
is NOES: COUNCI
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN ----- Lorenz--------------------------------------------- -------------------------------
Dated this .......... t- ....... day of .............. March 1962
NB 130 -500 12/56
Cit Clork an Ez -Offi io Clerk of the City Council,
City of N wport ach, State of California