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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1648 - National Electrical CodeJ( • • • ORDINANCE NO. 1648 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION The City Council of the City of Newport Beach DOES ORDAIN as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15.12 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code is amended to read: Sections: 15.12.010 15.12.020 15.12.030 15.12.040 15.12.050 15:12.060 15.12.070 15.12.080 15.12.090 15.12.100 15.12.110 15.12.120 15.12.130 15.12.140 15.12.150 15.12.160 15.12.170 15.12.180 15.12.190 15.12.200 15.12.210 15.12.220 15.12.230 15.12.240 15 12.250 15.12.260 15.12.270 15.12.280 15.12.290 15.12.300 15.12.310 15.12.320 15..12.330 15.12.340 15.12.350 15.12.360 15.12.370 15.12.380 15.12.390 "Chapter 15.12 ELECTRICAL CODE Adoption of National Electrical Code. Exemptions Compliance with Electrical Violations and Penalties Amendment to Section 90 -4 Deletion of Section 90 -5 Addition of Section 90 -8 Amendment to Article 100 Addition of Article 105 Addition of Section 105 -1 Addition of Section 105-2 Addition of Section 105 -3 Addition of Section 105 -4 Addition.of Section 105 -5 Addition of Section 105 -6 Addition of Section 105 -7 Addition of Section 105 -8 Addition of Section 105 -9 Addition of Section 105 -10 Addition of Section 105 -11 Addition of Section 105 -12 Addition of Section 105 -13 Addition of Section 105 -14 Addition of Section 105 -15 Addition of Section 105 -16 Addition of Section 105 -17 Addition of Section 105 -18 Addition of Section 105 -19 Addition Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment )f to to to to to to to to to to Section Section Section Section Section Article Section Section Section Section Section Code Required L10 -5 210 -1 210 -25(b) 210 -25 210 -26(a) 215 230 -43 230 -71(a) 250 -83 250 -91(b) 250 -91(b) • U 15.12.400 Amendment to Section 300 -13(b) 15.12.410 Amendment to Section 334 -6 15.12.420 Amendment to Section 336 -3. 15.12.430 Amendment to Section 336 -6 15.12.440 Amendment to Section 348 -1 15,12,450 Amendment to Section 350 -2 15.12.460 Amendment to Section 350 -5 15.12.470 Amendment to Section 410 -8 15,12,480 Amendment to Section 422 -5 15.12.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code. Subject to the particular additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter set forth in this Chapter, the rules,'regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain Code entitled "National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition" (NFPA No. 70 -1975; (ANSI C1 -1975) published by the National Fire Protection Association, and the whole thereof, including the appendix thereto, three full printed copies of which, printed as a Code in book form, were by the City Council ordered filed and which have been actually filed in the office of the City. Clerk and which, as so on file are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as fully and for all intents and purposes as though set forth herein at length, shall be and the.same are hereby established and adopted as the rules, regula- tions, provisions and conditions to be observed and followed in the construction, alteration, installation, moving, repair and use .of any electrical wiring on any premises within the incorporated area of the City of Newport Beach; providing for issuance of ,permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for violation of such code; and subject to said additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter set forth, said Code is hereby established and adopted and the same shall be designated, known and referred to as the "Electrical Code" of and for the City of Newport Beach. 15.12.020 Exemptions The provisions of this Code shall not apply to public utilities or to electrical wiring for street lighting or traffic signals located primarily in a public way. 15.12.030 Compliance With Electrical Code Required No person shall erect, construct, alter or repair any electrical -2- -3- installation or wir.in(,J in the City or cause or permit the same to be done without, complyi.nd with all provisions of the. Electrical. Code. • 15.12.040 Violations and Penalties Any person, firm Code or corporation violating any of the provisions of this shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine or not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No permit presuming to give authority • to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the Electrical Inspector from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this Code or of any other ordinance or from revoking any Certificate of Approval when issued in error. 15.12.050 Amendment to Section 90 -4 Section 90 -4 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended to read: "90 -4 Enforcement. The Building Official of the City of Newport Beach shall enforce the provisions of this Code and shall have the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules, for deciding upon the for approval of equipment and materials, and granting the special permission contemplated in a number of the rules." -3- 15.1.2.060 Deletion of Sootion 90 -5_ Suction 90 -5 i:i h('r.,by deleted From Lho Natlonal Electrical Code, hureinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010. • 15.12.070 Addition of Section 90 -8. Section 90 -8 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: "90 -8 Electrical Inspector. Electrical Inspector shall be the Building Official of the City of Newport Beach and such other person or persons in the Building Department as are authorized and directed by the Building Official to carry out under his direction and supervision the powers and duties set forth in this Code. Whenever the term "Electrical Inspector" is used in any section of this ordinance such term shall be construed to mean the Building official or his authorized representative." 15.12.080 Amendment to Article 100. Article 100 of the National Electrical Code, entitled "Definitions" hereinbefore • adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended to add the definitions of the following terms only.. All words, phrases or terms not hereinafter defined shall have the same meaning as set forth in Article 100 as published. "Apartment house is any building or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or which is occupied as the home or residence of three or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the said building, and shall include flats and apartments. Building is any structure built for the support of shelter of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. Building Official is the officer or other designated • authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code or his duly authorized representative. Master Electrician is a person who is engaged in the -4- business or installing or repairing electrical wiring or I equipment, or who does, or who holds himself out as willing to do personally or through his employees any work • or services in connection with the installation, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring or equipment or part thereof.within the incorporated territory of the City of Newport Beach and who possesses an appropriate contractor's license pursuant to Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code. Dwelling is any building or any portion thereof which is not an "Apartment House," Lodging House" or a "Hotel" as defined in this Code, which contains one or two "Dwelling Units ", or "Guest Rooms ", used, intended or designated to be built, used, rented, leased, let, or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for living purposes. Dwelling Unit is a single unit providing complete • independent living facilities for one or more persons includ- ing permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Hotel is any building containing six or more rooms intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests. Maintenance Electrician is any electrician regularly employed in accordance with the provisions of Sections 105 -2 and 105 -3 of this ordinance. Person is an individual human being, a firm, partnership or corporation, his or their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents; the City of Newport Beach and any local agency as defined in Section 53090 of the Govern- ment Code, or officer thereof. • -5- • • • Sign Electrician is any person holding a valid State Contractor's License with a classification of C -45 engaged in the business of installing or maintaining the electrical wiring of a sign or of a gas tube electrical sign whether fixed or portable for which a permit is required by this Code." 15.12.090. Addition of Article 105. The title of Article 105 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is added to read: "Article 105 ADMINISTRATION." 15.12.100 Addition of Section 105 -1. Section 105 -1 is added to the National Electrical Code hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read: "105 -1 Applications and Permits. (a) Applications. Applications for electrical permits, describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing by a master electrician, maintenance electrician or their authorized representative. Where a license is required by the State of California, a permit shall not be issued unless the applicant has such a license. In the case of an owner, such application shall be for a special owner's permit. Applications shall give the location where such work is to be done, either by street and house number, by lot, block and tract, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed work. A separate application shall be required for each building. EXCEPTION: Applications for single - family dwellings may include all accessory buildings such as garages, sheds, guest houses, and the like that are located on the same lot, erected at the same time, and supplied from the same service as the main building. A separate application shall be required for any private dock installation. Each such application shall be accompanied by drawings or plans as required by the Electrical Inspector. Application may be made by a firm, partnership or corporation, any officer or member of which is an electrician, sign electrician, master electrician in the event that all construction or work is done under the direct personal supervision of such officer or member. -6- 12/2/75 • • (b) Special Owner's Permit. The Electrical Inspector may issue.to an individual a special owner's permit'authoriz- ing said individual to install, alter, change or repair electrical equipment in, on, or about a single - family residence of which said individual is owner, and in which he resides or intends to reside, but not elsewhere; provided that no electrical work authorized under any.such special owner's permit shall be done, nor shall the owner holding any such.permit allow any such work to be done, except personally by the owner to whom the permit is issued, or by a member of his immediate family; and, if this or any other provision hereof shall be violated by the holder of such special.owner's permit, such permit shall be subject to immediate cancellation by the Electrical Inspector, and the holder thereof shall be liable to the penalty hereinafter provided for violation of this Code. (c) Permits. No alteration or addition shall be made to any existing wiring, nor shall any wiring for the placing or installation of any electric light, power or heating device, or any apparatus which generates, transmits, trans- forms or utilizes electricity, operating at a voltage exceed- ing 25 volts between conductors or capable of supplying more than 50 watts, be made without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Electrical Inspector, excepting minor repair work such as repairing flush and snap switches, replacing fuses, changing lamp sockets and receptacles, taping bare joints, repairing drop cords and the like. The application, plans and specifications filed as required by this section, shall be checked by the Electrical Inspector, and if found to be in conformity with the require- ments of this Code and all other laws or ordinances applicable thereto, the Electrical Inspector shall, upon receipt of the required fee, issue a permit therefor. Every permit issued shall be valid only for the location described on the applica- tion therefor. -7- Inspector under the provision of this Code has been commenced, the person to whom such permit has been issued may deliver such permit to the Electrical Inspector with a request that such permit be cancelled. The Electrical Inspector shall thereupon stamp or write upon the face of such permit the words, "cancelled at the request of the permittee." Thereupon such permit shall be null and void and of no effect. (f) Additional Electrical Work after Final Approval. After the Electrical Inspector has finally approved electrical work authorized under an electrical permit, no additional electrical work shall be done thereunder without first obtain - ing.a separate electrical permit authorizing such additional electrical work." 15..12.110 Addition of Section 105 -2. Section 105 -2 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: •11105 -2 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 or Competency as herein provided. W-Z (d) Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued by the Electrical Inspector under the provisions of this Code ' shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not • commenced within 120 days from the date of such permit, if the building or work authorized by such permit be suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 120 days, or if the electrical work authorized by such permit is not completed within one year from date of issuance of such permit. When an electrical permit expires, no electrical work thereafter shall be done without first obtaining a separate electrical permit from the Electrical Inspector in the same manner as is required herein for an original permit. (e) Cancellation of Permit. If no portion of the work or construction covered by a permit issued by the Electrical Inspector under the provision of this Code has been commenced, the person to whom such permit has been issued may deliver such permit to the Electrical Inspector with a request that such permit be cancelled. The Electrical Inspector shall thereupon stamp or write upon the face of such permit the words, "cancelled at the request of the permittee." Thereupon such permit shall be null and void and of no effect. (f) Additional Electrical Work after Final Approval. After the Electrical Inspector has finally approved electrical work authorized under an electrical permit, no additional electrical work shall be done thereunder without first obtain - ing.a separate electrical permit authorizing such additional electrical work." 15..12.110 Addition of Section 105 -2. Section 105 -2 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: •11105 -2 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 or Competency as herein provided. W-Z (b) The Electrical Inspector shall establish minimum standards of electrical competency to be used in determining whether any person is qualified for a Certificate • of Competency as a Maintenance Electrician. The Electrical Inspector shall issue such Certificate of Competency to any applicant meeting such standards. If the Electrical Inspector determines that an applicant is not so qualified, such applicant may appeal his determination in accord with such procedures as may be set forth by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach." 15.12.120 Addition of Section 105 -3 Section 105 -3 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read: "105 -3 Registration of Maintenance Electricians. (a) The Electrical Inspector shall register each Maintenance Electrician to whom a Certificate of Competency is issued. -9- 12/2/75 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 Electrician shall notify the Electrical Inspector of any changes in.the information required under such registration. (b) Certificates of Competency shall expire on the 30th day of June following their issuance, and may thereafter be renewed on an annual basis. (c) An applicant for such a Certificate of Competency shall at the time of filing his application pay an examina- tion fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00), and at the time a Certificate of Competency is issued pay a registration fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00). A registration.fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) shall also be said at the time of each annual • renewal of such certificate. -9- 12/2/75 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read: "105 -6 Inspection. (a) Approval. Upon the completion of the electrical wiring in.or on any building or structure of any nature, • or tent, or premises, except as otherwise exempted in this ordinance, the person, firm or corporation installing the same shall notify the Electrical Inspector, who shall inspect -10- 12/2/75 15.12.130 Addition of Section 105 -4. Section 105 -4 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read: . "105 -4 Revocation or Suspension of Certificates of • Competency. The Electrical Inspector, with the approval of the City Manager, may suspend or revoke a Certificate of Competency when the Maintenance Electrician holding.such certificate has violated any of the provisions of this Code or has engaged in conduct constituting incompetency in connection with his electrical work. Any such Maintenance. Electrician may appeal such suspension or revocation in the same manner as set forth in Section 15.12.110 of this Code. No electrical work shall be done by such Maintenance Electrician pending a decision by such Board without the approval of the City Manager." 15.12.140 Addition of Section 105 -5. Section 105 -5 is added to the National Electrical, Code, hereinbefore • adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read: "105 -5 Interpretations by Electrical Inspector. The Electrical Inspector is hereby empowered to make interpreta- tions of any of the provisions 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 shall be installed. Such interpretations shall be in writing filed in the office of the Electrical Inspector and shall be final unless an appeal is taken." 15.12.150 Addition of Section 105 -6. Section 105 -6 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read: "105 -6 Inspection. (a) Approval. Upon the completion of the electrical wiring in.or on any building or structure of any nature, • or tent, or premises, except as otherwise exempted in this ordinance, the person, firm or corporation installing the same shall notify the Electrical Inspector, who shall inspect -10- 12/2/75 is such installation, and if it is found by him to be fully in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, he shall issue; as provided for herein, the certificate of inspection or approval tag authorizing connection to the electrical service and the energizing of the installa- tion. (b) Permission to Cover Work. It shall be unlawful for any person to lath over, seal, cover or conceal any electrical wiring or other electrical equipment, for the installation of which a permit is provided herein, until such electric wiring or other electrical equipment shall have been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector. Said Electrical Inspector shall have the power to remove, or to require the removal of any obstruction which prevents proper inspection of any electrical equipment. (c) Corrections. All defects shall be corrected within ten (10) days after inspection and notification or within such other reasonable time as is permitted by the Electrical Inspector. (d) Connection. It shall be unlawful to energize or cause or permit to be energized any electrical wiring coming under the provisions of this Code, until such electrical wiring shall have been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector and the building finalized. Provided, however, that the Electrical Inspector may give written temporary permission to furnish electric current to, or the use of electric current through any electrical wiring for a length of time not exceeding thirty (30) days, if it appears to said Electrical Inspector that such electrical wiring may be used safely for such purpose, and that there exists an urgent necessity for such use. • (e) Governmental Agencies. The provisions of this Code shall cover, govern and control the installation, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring, connection, -11- fixtures, sockets, appliances, apparatus, machinery or other electrical device by or on behalf of the City of Newport.Beach or any department or officer thereof or by or on behalf of any school district or any quasi - public . or political corporation or governmental agency or body, on any premises not owned by a public school district being constructed within said incorporated territory. This paragraph does not apply to such electrical wiring as is specifically exempt under the provisions of Section 15.12.020." 15.12.160 Addition of Section 105 -7. Section 105 -7 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: 10105 -7 Reinspection. The Electrical Inspector is hereby authorized and empowered to make at such times and as often as in his discretion it may seem necessary, a thorough reinspection of the installation in or on any build - ing, structure or premises of all electrical wiring, electric • devices and electrical material now installed or that may hereafter be installed within the incorporated territory of said city and when the installation of any such wiring device or material is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition the person, firm, corporation or governmental agency owning, using or operating the same shall be notified in writing and shall make the necessary repairs or changes required to place such wiring, device or material in a safe condition and to have such work completed within a period of ten (10) days after such notice, or within such other reasonable period specified by the Electrical Inspector in said notice and shall pay such fees as are required by the provisions of this ordinance. The Electrical Inspector is hereby empowered to dis- connect or to order the discontinuance of electrical service • to wiring, devices or materials found to be defective until the installation of such wiring device or material has been -12- 0 made safe as directed by the Electrical Inspector, and any person, firm, corporation, political subdivision or governmental agency ordered to discontinue such electrical service shall do so within 24 hours after the receipt of 1 such notice and shall not reconnect such service or allow the same to be reconnected until notified so to do by the Electrical Inspector." 15.12.170 Addition of Section 105 -8 Section 105 -8 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read: "105 -8 Right of Entry. 1. The Electrical Inspector, or his duly authorized representative, shall have the authority to enter any building or premises for the purpose of investigating the existence of suspected or reported damage or defects which constitute an immediate danger to human life or an immediate hazard to public safety or health. • 2. Except in emergency situations as defined in Section 105 -8 -1 of this Code, the Electrical Inspector, or his authorized representative, shall not enter any building or premises without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof, unless he possesses an inspection warrant authorizing entry and search of the premises. 3. No person shall hinder or prevent the Electrical Inspector or his authorized representative, while in the performance of the duties hereinbefore described as emergency situations or while in possession of a valid inspection warrant from entering upon and into any and all premises under his jurisdiction, at all reasonable hours, for the purpose of inspecting the same to determine whether or not the provisions of this Code and all other applicable laws or ordinances • pertaining to the protection of persons or property, are observed therein." -13- 15.12.180 Addition of Section 105 -9 Section 105 -9 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted -14- in Section 15.12.010 to read: •11105 -9 Permits. (a) An electrical permit shall be required whenever any electrical equipment is to be installed ..within or on any building, structure, premises, whether publicly or privately owned, and shall also be required for any alteration, addition to or repair of any existing electrical equipment except as otherwise provided herein. (b) No electrical permit shall 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. The installation, alteration, addition to or repair of electrical equipment, installed by or for an electricity supply agency for the use of such agency in •. the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electricity. (c). Submission of any false statement in connection with the issuance of any electrical permit shall constitute sufficient cause for a revocation of such electrical permit by the Electrical Inspector " 15.12.190 Addition of Section 105 -10 Section 105 -10 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15..12.010, to read: "105 -10 Monthly Permits for Maintenance Electricians. (a) In lieu of individual permits for electrical work, a monthly permit may be issued by the Electrical Inspector to any person regularly employing one or more Maintenance Electricians. Such permit shall be issued.on a calendar • month basis. (b) Application for such a monthly permit shall be on a form provided by the Electrical Inspector and shall -14- contain the name and registration number of each Mainten- ance Electrician employed and a description of the electrical work and the premises 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 calendar month, the person employing such Maintenance Electrician shall file his application for such monthly Mainten- ance Electrician permit 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 shall pay such fees as are required for such work by this Code. The Electrical Inspector shall then issue the monthly Maintenance Electrician permit." • 15.12.200 Addition of Section 105 -11. Section 105 -11 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: "105 -11 Fees. Payment of Fees. The fees prescribed herein shall be paid to the Electrical Inspector for the City of Newport Beach for each electrical installation, alteration, addition or repair for which an electrical permit is required. The Electrical Inspector shall not issue an electrical permit, until all such fees are paid in full." 15.12.210 Addition of Section 105 -12 Section 105 -12 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: "105 -12 Fees -New Construction - Complete Structures Only. (a) Residential (single or multi - family): The fees • herein set forth for new residential construction include all electrical installations when the formula is applied to the square footage of area. 1. Two cents (.02) per square foot, plus Two Dollars ($2.00) for each lighting meter, plus Three Dollars ($3.00) 12/2/75 -15- • • for permit issuance, and 2. One Cent (.01) per square foot for detached or attached garages and carports on the same service. (b) Hotels and Motels: Use the regular fee schedule below for all areas except garages, and 1. One cent (.01) per square foot for detached garages and carports on the same service in hotel and motel occupancies. (c) Commercial, Industrial and Assemblies: Use regular fee schedule set forth in Section 105 -13." 15.12.220 Addition of Section 105 -13 Section 105 -13 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read.: "105 -13 Regular Fee Schedule. The regular fee schedule shall apply to additions, alterations, extensions or renewals of existing electrical installations and to new construction when so specified in the last preceding paragraph. Zn General: Minimum permit fee of $3.00 for issuance of permit plus the following fees for electrical services: For services, 600 volts or less, not over 200 Amp., per meter ........... ............................... $2.00 For services, 600 volts or less, over 200 Amp., per meter ............ .............................. 3.00 For services, over 600 volts, per meter............ 6.00 Outlets for Commercial, Hotels, Motels and Existing Residential and Parking and Christmas Lots: First 20 outlets, each ............................. .30 Additional outlets, each... .... .20 For each 5 ft. or fraction thereof multi - outlet assembly.. ... ..... ..... ... ... .20 For each multiple appliance outlet assembly........ 2.00 Fixtures: First 20 fixtures, each ..................... $ .30 Additional fixtures, each.......... ................. .20 Mercury vapor fixture on pole, each ................ 2.00 - 1 6- Cooking Appliances: For each electric range (standard) ................. $2.00 For cooking units with oven (domestic) ............. 2.00 For each additional oven (domestic) ................ 2.00 For each electric range (commercial) .............:: 4.00 For Fo • ovens (commercial) not over 15,000W.......... 3.00 For ovens (commercial) over 15,000W ................ 5.00 For each fry - kettle, toaster, waffle iron, coffee maker, or cooking device under 3,000W (commercial)........ .......... 2.00 .For each fry - kettle, toaster, waffle iron, coffee maker, or cooking device 3,000W or over ( commercial ) .......................... 2.50 Heaters and Heating Appliances- -Hair Dryers: For each air heater up to and including 1650W...... 1.00 For each air heater over 1650W ..................... 2.00 For each water heater .............................. 2.00 For each hair dryer... ............... ........ 2.00 For infra -red drying units not over 15,006W........ 3.00 For infra -red drying units over 15,OOOW............ 5.00 For kilns...... ...... 3.00 For Electric Radiant Heating - -per room ............. 3.00 Home Appliances: Clothes dryer :. ... ............................... 2.00 Dishwasher .....:.... ............................... 2.00 Furnace .. ............................ ........... 2.00 Garbage Disposal .... ............................... 2.00 • Kitchen Fan ......... ............................... 2.00 Miscellaneous: For each moving picture machine, including sound equipment used in connection therewith........ 5.00 For each ceiling fan ............................... 2.00 For other permanently connected fans with a motor of not more than 1/2 HP ....................... 2.00 For all motors including permanently connected fans same as indicated in motor table of fees.See Table For each X -ray machine ............................. 5.00 For each sterilizer . ............................... 2.00 For each dental unit ......................... 2.00 For each barber pole ............................... 2.00 For each capacitor over 5 KVA capacity............. 2.00 For each self- contained vegetable & meat case...... 2.00 For each deep freeze box.......... .............. 2.00 For each beverage and ice cream cabinet............ 2.00 For each drinking fountain ......................... 2.00 For each showcase with lights ..................... 2.00 For each time clock . ............................... 2.00 For each building moved to a new location.......... 3.00 For each Murphy type kitchen ....................... 5.00 Motors: Not over 1/2 HP ........... .. ........ 2.00 Over 1/2 HP and not more than l HP........... ... 2.00 • Over 1 HP and not over 3 HP ........................ 3.00 Over 3 HP and not over 8 HP.. 4.00 Over 8 HP and not over 15 HP ....................... 5.00 Over 15 HP and not over 50 HP ...................... 6.00 Over 50 HP and not over 100 HP ..................... 8.00 Over 100 HP and not over 500 HP ..................... 15.00 Over 500 HP: ...... .... ......... ... 25.00 Extra outlet for portable motors over 2 HP each.... 1.00 -17- • • 1� Generators: For each generator, transformer or welder the fee shall be the same as that for a motor considering each K.V.A. capacity as one horsepower. Por each motor- generator :;c t. or frequency changer, the fee charged shall. he 100 per cent greater than for the motor alone. Signs and High Potential Gas Tube Lighting: One sign and one transformer ....................... $3.50 Each additional sign and one transformer at the same location (same building) .......... 2.00 For each extra transformer, flasher or time clock.. 2.00 For additional sign and one transformer on same lot 3.00 Sign and one transformer moved to a new location... 3.00 For each additional sign and transformer moved to the same new location.... .. ... 2.00 ... ..... ....... For altering or changing lettering of an existing sign.. .. .. ..... ..... ....: 2.00 For connecting (hook -up) of each sign or decorative outline tubing.. .. .......... 2.00 Lamp Holding Devices Used on Signs or Marquees: For each lamp holding device used in connection with a sign or marquee:. From 1 to 20 inclusive, each. ...................... .20 Next100, each... ............................... .10 For each additional . ............................... .05 Temporary, Construction Poles: For temporary, construction poles, each............ 5.00 Temporary Underground Services: Temporary underground service ...................... 7.50 Temporary Lighting: For working lights in buildings in course of construction or undergoing repairs, or where temporary lighting is to be used: 500 lamps or less.. .. .......................... 2.00 501 lamps and not over 1000 ........................ 3.00 1001 lamps and over . ............................... 4.00 When No Fee Otherwise Specified: For the inspection of any electrical equipment for which no fee is prescribed herein, for the time consumed per hour... .......................... 15.00 Minimum charge for 1/2 hour or less ................ 7.50 15.12.230 Addition of Section 105 -14. Section 105 -14 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: "105 -14 Plan Chocking Fee. A Flan checking tee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans as required for all proposed installations where one or more services or fouders have a disconnecting means with a single or -18- 12/2/75 combined total ratinil .,::ceed.inq 600 ,imE,eres or having a capacity of 150 kilovolt_- amYeres (KVA). Said Fee shall be equal to one - half (1/2) the required electrical permit fee as set forth in • Sections 105 -12 and 105 -13 of this Codc." 15.12.240 Addition of Sect_i_on 105 -15. Section 105 -15 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: "105 -15 Penalty Fee. Any person who shall commence any electrical work for which a permit is required by this ordinance without first having obtained a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the permit fee fixed by this section for such work provided that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Electrical Inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefor before the commencement of work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained • as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreason- able delay in obtaining such a permit, a double fee as herein provided shall be charged." 15.12.250 Addition of Section 105 -16. Section 105 -16 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: "105 -16 Fees - Additional Electrical Work Under Electric Permit. Whenever additional wiring will result in a deviation from the electrical work authorized under an electrical permit and such deviation has been approved by the Electrical Inspector, an additional fee equal to the difference between the fee paid when such permit was issued and the fee required for the additional wiring, plus issuance of permit fee, shall be paid." 15.12.260 Addition of Section 105 -17. Section 105 -17 • is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 to read: -19- 105 -17 Pecs for Additional Inspection. The Electrical Inspector may charge an additional fee • of $10.00 for each additional inspection that he is required to make, ,i:: a r(�sult of faulty workmanship or material, or for any inspection requested before the work inspected has been completed, made ready for inspection, or before an 'electrical permit has been obtained." 15.12.270 Addition of Section 105 -18. Section 105 -18 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: "105 -18 Fees - Temporary Electrical Service. Whenever the owner or electrical contractor requests the temporary energizing of a building's electrical system, the Electrical Inspector when he finds the system safe may authorize the connection and use of a temporary electrical service for testing and work with power. A fee of $20 shall be paid to the • City for one and two family residential buildings and $30 for all others. When testing is required by the Electrical Inspector this fee may be waived. The application for temporary enerai_ zing of the building's electrical system shall be accompanied by cash, certified check or cash bond in the amount of $500 for I & J occupancies and $1000 for all other occupancies. The applicant shall complete an agreement to be provided by the City agreeing and guaranteeing that the structure will not be occupied prior to final inspection and permanent release of utilities. The cash, certified check or cash bond shall be returned to the applicant at the time the structure has received final inspection, however, should the structure be occupied prior to final inspection, said deposit shall be forfeited and paid to the City to reimburse City • for its administrative costs in enforcing this code and the electrical service shall be discontinued until such a time as the building has rucuved final inspection and authorization for permanent release of t:7u utilities is granted by the Building Official. -20- 12/2/75 • • • 15.12.280 Addition of Section 1.05 -19. Section 105 -19 is added to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: "105 -19 Fees - Refunds. In the event that any person shall have obtained an electrical permit and no portion of the work or construction covered by such permit shall have been commenced and such permit shall have been cancelled as provided for in Section 105 -1(e), the permittee upon presentation to said Electrical Inspector of a request therefor, in writing on a special form, shall be entitled to a refund in an amount equal to 80 per cent of the permit fee actually paid for such permit. The Electrical Inspector shall satisfy himself as to the right of such applicant to such refund and-each such refund shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of claims against the City. No refunds shall be made on permits of $6.00 or less (except permits issued in error) or permits which are more than one (1) year old. No portion of the plan checking fee shall be refunded, unless no checking has been performed on a set of plans, in which case 90 per cent of the plan checking fee shall be refunded." 15.12.290 Amendment to Section 110 -5. Section 110 -5 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended to read ds follows: 110 -5. Conductors normally used to carry current shall be of copper ( #6 and larger may be aluminum). Where the conductor material is not specified, the sizes given in this code shall apply to copper conductors. Where other materials are used, the size shall be changed accordingly. For aluminum and copper clad aluminum conductors, see tables 310 -11; and 310 -15). _,1- 12/2/75 0 • • 15.12.300 Amendment to Section 210 -1. Section 210 -1 of tic National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended to read: 210 -1. Scope. The provisions of this Article shall apply to branch circuits supplying lighting or appliance loads or combinations of such loads. Where motors, or motor - operated appliances, are connected to any circuit supplying lighting or other appliance loads, the pro- visions of both this Article and Article 430 shall apply. Article 430 shall apply where branch circuit supplies only motor loads. (a) Accessory uses or other buildings, signs, etc., separately located on the same lot or premises shall have connecting conductors run underground. (Agricultural areas excepted.) (b) Where space circuit protective devices are provided or space for future circuit protective devices is provided on the buss in any flush or semi -flush mounted panel, then raceways of sufficient capacity to permit utilization of such space or spaces shall be provided to an approved accessible location. Such accessible location is defined as follows: Where suf- ficient attic space is available or underfloor space is available, a raceway shall terminate conveniently for future use in each such space. Where this condition does not exist, then such terminations shall be approved by the Electrical Inspector. -22- 12/2/75 0 15.12.310 Amendment to Section 210- 25(b). Section 210 -25(b) of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: • 210 -25. Receptacle Outlets Required (b) At least one receptacle outlet shall be in- stalled in each basement and garage. 15.12.320 Amendment to Section 210 -25. Section 210 -25 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended by the addition of Exceptions No. 4, No. 5 and (e) to read as follows: EXCEPTION NO. 4. Garages or carports accessory to dwelling units shall be wired with a minimum of one switched light outlet and one receptacle per each two auto stalls and /or fraction thereof. Said wiring, if exposed shall be in approved metal raceways. All wiring to detached accessory buildings shall be run underground. • EXCEPTION NO. 5. In hotel, motel and multiple occupancies, receptacle may be omitted. (e) Minimum Wire Size. For the supply of current to general appliance and convenience receptacle circuits, no conductor smaller than No. 12. A.W.G. shall be installed. No convenience receptacle or appliance receptacle shall be installed or operated on a general lighting branch circuit at any time in any occupancy unless switched. 15.12.330 Amendment to Section 210- 26(a). Section 210 -26(a) of the National Electrical Code hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended by the deletion of the word "attached" and now reads as follows: (a) Dwelling -Type Occupancies: At least one wall switch controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room; in hallways, stairways and garages; and at outdoor entrances. At least one lighting outlet -23- shall be installed in attic, under floor space, utility room and basement where used for storage or containing • equipment requiring servicing. 15.12.340 Amendment to ArLi.cle 215 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended by adding Section 10 to read as follows: 11215 -10 All feeder conductors shall be installed in an approved raceway." 15.12.350 Amendment to Section 230 -43 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: "230 -43 Wiring methods for 600 Volts or less. Service entrance conductors extending along the exterior or entering buildings or other structures shall be enclosed in rigid metal conduit to the first over current device, or for circuits not • exceeding 600 Volts in wire ways auxiliary gutters or as busways. 15.12.360 Amendment to Section 230 -71(a) of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: "230 -71(a) Disconnection from service conductors. A single fusible switch or automatic circuit breaker shall be provided to disconnect all underground con- ductors supplying each separately metered occupancy. 15.12.370 Amendment to Section 250 -83 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: "250 -83 Made Electrodes. Where electrodes described in Section 250 -81 and 250 -82 are not • available, the grounding electrode shall consist of: (a) Not less than 20 feet of bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 4; or not less than 20 feet _.24- of No. 4 ;steel reinforcing bar; or not less than 20 feet of 3/4 inch galvanized steel conduit; or an approved equal installed as • follows: The electrode shall be located in the bottom of the foundation footing with minimum concrete encasement of 3 inches. One end of the electrode shall extend out of the foundation adjacent to the equipment to be grounded to permit the grounding conductor to be secured by an approved method. EXCEPTION: Where the above method is not practical, the following electrodes may be used upon approval of the enforcing authority. (b) Plate Electrodes. Each plate electrode shall present not less than 2 square feet of surface to exterior soil. Electrodes of iron or steel plates shall be • at least 1/4 inch in thickness. Electrodes of nonferrous metal shall be at least 0.06 inch in thickness. (c) Pipe Electrodes. Electrodes of pipe or conduit shall be not smaller than of the 3/4 inch trade size and where of iron or steel, shall have the outer surface galvanized or otherwise metal- coated for corrosion protection. (d) Rod Electrodes. Electrodes of rods of steel or iron shall be at least 5/8 inch in diameter. Approved rods of nonferrous materials or their approved equivalent used for electrodes shall be not less than 1/2 inch in diameter. 15.12.380 Amendment to Section 250 -91(b) of the National Electri.cal'Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is • amended to read: EXCEPTION NO. 1: Flexible metal conduit shall be permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are met. (a) The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by over- uurrunt devices riyted at 20 amperes or less. -'25- (b) The conduit is term.i.nated in fittings approved for the purpose. 15.12.390 Amendment to Section 250 -91(b) of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: 250- 91(b`. The conduit is terminated in fittings approved for the purpose_ EXCEPTION NO. 2: Liquid tight flexible metal conduit shall be permitted for grounding in the 1 -1/4 inch and smaller trade sizes if the conduit is terminated in fittings approved for the purpose. 15.12.400 Amendment to Section 300 -13 (b) of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: "300 -13(b) In all circuits the continuity of con- ductors shall not be dependent upon device connections, such as lamp holders, receptacles, etc. where the removal of such devices would interrupt the continuity." • 15.12.410 Amendment to Section 334 -6 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: 11334 -6 USE. Except where otherwise specified elsewhere in this Code, and where not subject to physical damage, metal clad cable may be installed for branch circuits and feeders in concealed work as follows: (a) Type MC. This type of power cable may be used in partially portected areas, such as in continuous rigid cable supports and the like in dry locations and when any of the following conditions are met it may be used in wet locations: (1) The metallic covering is impervious to • moisture. (2) A lead sheath or moisturo impervious jacket i:: provided under the metal covering. -26- (3) The insulated conductors under the metallic covering are approved for use in wet locations. (See Section 300 -5). (b) Type AC. Metal -clad cable of the AC type may be used in dry locations; for under plaster extensions as provided in Article 334; and embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry, except in damp or wet locations. This cable may be run or fished in the air voids of masonry block or tile walls; where such walls are exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness or are below grade line, Type ACL cable shall be used. This cable shall contain lead covered conductors (Type ADL), if used where exposed to weather or to continuous moisture, for underground runs; and embedded in masonry, concrete or fill in buildings in course of construction, or where exposed to oil, or other conditions having a deteriorating effect on the insulation. Type AC metal -clad cable shall not be used where prohibited elsewhere in this Code, in- cluding (1) in theatres, except as provided in Section 520 -4; (2) in motion pictures studios; (3) in any hazardous locations; (4) where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors or to weather; (5) on cranes or hoists, except as provided in Section 610 -11 Exception No. 3; (6) in storage battery rooms; (7) in hoistways or on elevators, except as provided in Section 620 -21; or (8) commercial garages where prohibited in Article 511; (9) Type AC or ACL Metal - clad cable may only be used in single family and duplex dwellings and their accessory buildings. -27- i ', . L ' . ^ i) Alliendmen L I o Sec Lion 336 -3 . Amendment to Section 3;6 -3 of eh(-, National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section i5.12.OLO is amended to read: 0 "336 -3. USE. Non - metallic sheathed cable shall not be used for exposed wiring and shall only be used for concealed wiring on single family or duplex dwell- ings or in apartment houses of type V construction and not over three (3) stories in height or 21,000 square feet in area as follows: (a) Type NM. This type of non - metallic sheathed cable may be installed for concealed work in normally dry locations. It may be installed or fished in air voids in masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness. Type NM cable shall not be installed where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors; nor shall it be • embedded in masonry or concrete and covered with plaster. or similar finish. (b) Moisture and Corrosion - Resistant Type N.MC. This type of non - metallic sheathed cable may be installed for concealed work in dry, moist, damp or corrosive locations, and in outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile. Where embedded in plaster or run in shallow chase in masonry walls and covered with plaster within two inches of the finished surface, it shall be protected againstdamage from nails by a cover of corrosion - resistant coated steel at least 1/16 inch in thickness and 3/4 inch wide in the chase or under the final surface finish." 15.12.430 Amendment. to Section 336 -6. Amendment to Section 336 -6 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore isadopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended to read: "336 of the Code is hereby deleted." 15.12.440 /auendmcnt to Section 348 -1. Amendment to Section 348 -1 of the National Paectrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended to read: -28- is • "348 -1 USE. Electrical metallic tubing may be used for both exposed and concealed work inside of structures. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be installed in a manner which will cause it to be exposed to the outside air or weather conditions. Electrical metallic tubing protected from corrosion solely by enamel shall not be used. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used (1) where during installation or afterwards, it will be subject to severe physical damage; (2) for installation underground or in concrete. Where practicable the use of dissimilar metals throughout the system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of galvanic action. (See Section 300 -4 for limitation in the use of ferrous raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by enamel." Section 15.12.450 Amendment to Section 350 -2. Amend- ment to Section 350 -2 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended to read. "350 -2. USE. Flexible metal conduit shall not be used (1) in wet locations, unless conductors are of the lead- covered type or of other type specifically approved for the conditions; (2) in hoistways, except as provided in Section 260 -21; (3) in storage battery rooms; (4) in any hazardous location except as permitted in Section 501 -4(b), 502 -4 and 503 -3; nor (5) where rubber - covered conductors are exposed to oil, gasoline, or other materials having a deteriorating effect on rubber; (6) for installation underground, exposed to the water, embedded in masonry, concrete, adobe, plaster or similar finish; (7) where exposed to physical damage. • Section 15.12.460 Amendment to Section 350 -5. Amendment to Section 350 -5 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore 12/2/75 -29- adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended to read: "350 -5 Grounding. 1?lexible metal conduit shall be permitted as a grounding means where conduit is terminated in fittings approved for the purpose." Section 15.12.470 Amendment to Section 410 -8. Amend- ment to Section 410 -8 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended by adding the following: "(c) All lighting outlets shall be operated by a wall or door switch (no pull chain lighting fixtures permitted.)" Section 15.12.480 Amendment to Section 422 -5. Amend- ment to Section 422 -5 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010 is amended by adding the following: "(c) In every dwelling unit fixed appliances, such as food grinders, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, • laundry tray locations, built -in heaters, or any other fixed appliances with 1/4 H.P. or larger shall be on a separate branch circuit supplied by a minimum No. 12 A.W.G. Wire.. Each dwelling unit shall have installed therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit. Said circuit shall be supplied with.a minimum No. 12 A.W.G. Wire and a 15 ampere indicating type switch. Said switch shall be located in the wall adjacent to the sink. Food waste grinder shall be wired with a minimum of No. 16 A.W.G. 3 wire S.P.T. -3 thereto- plastic hard finish cord or equal and an approved grounding type, cord grip cap must be used." SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and the same shall be effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption. 12/2/75 -d0- This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 10th day of November , 1975 and was adopted on the 24th day of • November , 1975. ATTEST: IxffA141 .ty tlerk CERTIFIED AS THF. AND CERTIFIED AS TO ; L':L;C ,ION ATE ..IJOV ...... 2- j.197..5 CLERK OF THE CI 'OT F RT BEACH AYES, COUNCILMEN: McInnis, Dostal, Barrett, Kuehn, Rogers, Ryckoff, Store _ NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None •.. -31- HRC:yz 9/26/75