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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1293 - Electrical Code> ORDINANCE N0. 12 9 -3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REPEALING CHAPTER 15.12 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "ELECTRICAL CODE" AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF 1968 AS NEW CHAPTER 15.12 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE The City Council of the City of Newport Beach does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15.12 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code setting forth the provisions of Ordinances Nos. 981, 982, 1106 and Subsection 4, Section 2 of Ordinance No.. 1170,is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. A new Chapter 15.12 is added to the Newport Beach Municipal Code 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 1 15.12.220 15.12.230 "Chapter 15.12 ELECTRICAL CODE Adoption of National Electrical Code. Exemptions. Compliance with Electrical Code Required. Violations and Penalties. Deletion of Section 90 -6. Amendment to Section 90 -7. Addition to Section 90. Amendment to Article 100. Addition to 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. • 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 15.12.400 15.12.410 15.12.420 15.12.430 15.12.440 15.12.450 15.12.460 15.12.470 15.12.480 15.12.490 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. Amendment to Section 210 -1. Amendment to Section 210 -22. Amendment to Section 210. Amendment to Section 230 -44. Amendment of Section 230- 70(a). Deletion of Section 230- 70(g). Amendment of Section 230 -71. Amendment of Section 240 -16. Amendment of Section 250 -83. Amendment of Section 334 -6. Amendment of Section 336 -3. Deletion of Section 336 -6. Amendment of Section 346 -1. Amendment of Section 348 -1. Amendment of Section 350 -2. Addition.:of.Section 370 -6 1/2. Amendment of Section 410 -8. Amendment of Section 410 -29. Amendment of Section 422 -5. Amendment of Section 424 -9. Amendment of Section 424 -23. • 15.12.500 Addition of Section 512 -4. 15.12.510 Amendment of Section 600 -1. 15.12.520 Amendment of Section 600 -2. 15.12.530 Amendment of Chapter 9 - Table 1. 15.12.010 Ado tion of National Electrical Code. Subject to the particular additions, deletions an amendments hereinafter set forth in this Chapter, the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain Code entitled 'National Electrical Code, 1968 Edition' (NFPA No. 70 -1968; USAS C1 -1968) 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 -2- and adopted as the rules, regulations, 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 Re uired. No person erect, construct, alter or repair any electrical installation or wiring in the City or cause or permit the same to be done without complying with all provisions of the Electrical Code. 15.12.040 Violations and Penalties. Any person, firm o corporation v o sting any o t e Any of r this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) 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. -3- 15.12.050 Deletion of Section 90 -6. Section 90 -6 is hereby dated from the National E ectrical Code, he,reinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010. 15.12.060 Amendment to Section 90 -7. Section 90 -7 of • the NationaTTElectrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010,is amended to read: '90 -7 Enforcement. The Building Director of the City of Newport Beach shall enforce the pro- visions of this Code and shall have the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules, for deciding upon the approval of equipment and materials, and for granting the special permission contemplated in a number of the rules.' 15.12.070 Addition to Section 90. Section 90 -11 is added to tFFe—National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to reads '90 -11 Electrical Inspector. Electrical Inspector shall eFi�tze MuTfIding Director ot the City of Newport Beach and such other person or persons in the Building Department as are authorized and directed by the Building Director to carry out under his direction and supervision the powers and duties set forth in this Code. He shall be well versed in approved methods of electrical construction for safety to life and property, and in the statutes of the State of California relating to electrical work, the ordinances of the City of Newport Beach relative thereto, the electrical rules and regulations issued • under authority of the statutes governing industrial installations and the National Electrical Code approved by the United States of America Standards Institute. Whenever the term "Electrical Inspector" is used in any section of this ordinance, such term shall be construed to mean the Building Director or his authorized representative.' 15.12.080 Amendment to Article 100. Article 100 of the Nat ona Electrica 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. °A artment house is any building or portion thereo w is 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 or shelter of persons, animals, chattels • or property of any kind. -4- • • Master Electrician is a person who is engaged in the business of installing or repairing electrical wiring or 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 equip- ment 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. Dwellina shall mean one or more rooms connected together within a building but separated from all other rooms in the same structure and constituting a separate, independent housekeeping unit for the permanent residential occupancy of one family. Electric or electrical wiring means the installa- tion or the alteration of any material, fixture, device, appliance or equipment in or on any building, structure or premises, used or designed or intended to be used to generate, transmit, transform or utilize electric energy. Hotel is any building rooms i— ceded or designe used, rented or hired out are occupied for sleeping containing six or more d to be used, or which are to be occupied, or which purposes by guests. Maintenance electrician is any electrician regularly employed in accordance with the provisions of Sections 15.12.110- 15.12.130 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 Government Code, or officer thereof. Sign electrician is any person holding a valid State Contractor 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 Artic e3 IU5___oT 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 Co e, 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 -5- 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 blueprints 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. (b) Special Owner's Permit. The Electrical Inspector may issue to an in ividual a special owner's permit authorizing 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, transforms or utilizes electricity, operating at a voltage exceeding 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 requirements 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 application therefor. (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 be not commenced within 90 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 90 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 obtaining a separate electrical permit authorizing such additional electrical work.' 15.12.110 Addition of Section 105 -2. Section 105 -2 is ad a to t e National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010,to read: '105 -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 of Competency as herein provided. (b) The Electrical`-lnspector 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. -7- 15.12.120 Addition of Section 105 -3. Section 105 -3 is added to the Nat ona Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: '105 -3 Registration of Maintenance Electricians. • (aT--fihe Electrical Inspector shall register each Maintenance Electrician to whom 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 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 applica- tion 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 ($10.00). A registration fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) shall also be paid at the time of each annual renewal of such certificate.' 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 reads '105 -4 Revocation or Suspension of Certificates of Com etenc . The Electrical Inspector, with t e approva 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 Co e, ereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: 1105 -5 Interpretations by Electrical inspector. The El ctrical Inspector is here y empowered to make interpretations 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 Ins ector and shall be final unless an appeal is taken. 10 15.12.150 Addition of Section 105 -6. Section 105 -6 is added to the National E ectrica Co e, ereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.110, 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 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 installation. (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 10 Tays 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 ordinance, until such electrical wiring shall have been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector. 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 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 ordinance shall cover, govern and control the installation, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring, connection, 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: 1105 -7 Reins ection. The Electrical Inspector • is hereby authorize 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 building, 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 10 days after such notice, or within such other reasonable period specified by the Electrical Inspector in said notice and shall of such fees as are required by the provisions of this ordinance. The Electrical Inspector is hereby empowered to disconnect 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 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 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: 1105 -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 a reasonable search 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 search.warrant from entering -10- 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.' 15.12.180 Addition of Section 105 -9. Section 105 -9 is added to the National Electrical Co e, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: 1105 -9 Permits. (a) An electrical permit shall be requireU 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 ad a to t e National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: '105 -10 Monthly Permits for Maintenance Electric ans. a In lieu of individual permits oral 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 contain the name and registration number of each Maintenance 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. -11- (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 Maintenance 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. Fa ment of Fees. The fees prescrib" Terein 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 - Com lete Structures Onl a n Resi etia sin le or multi- . ami : The fees herein set forth or new rest entia construction include all electrical installations when the formula is applied to the square footage of area. 1. One cent (10) per square foot, plus $1..00 for each lighting meter, plus $2.00 for permit issuance. 2. One -half cent (1/2¢) per square foot for detached or attached garages and carports on the same service. (b) Hotels and Motels: Use the regular fee schedule be ow for all areas except garages. One -half cent (1/2�) per square foot for detached or attached garages and carports on the same service in hotel and motel occupancies. (c) Commercial Industrial and Assemblies: Use regular fee sc edule set forth in Section 15.12.220.° 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 fee schedule extensions o installations specified in Regular Fee Schedule. The regular shall apply to additions, alterations, r renewals of existing electrical and to new construction when so the last preceding paragraph. -12- In General: Minimum permit fee of $2.00 for issuance of permit plus the following fees for electrical services: For services, 600 volts or less, not over 200 Amp., per meter $ 1.00 For services, 600 volts or less, over 200 Amp., per meter $ 2.00 For services, over 600 volts, per meter $ 5.00 arking and Xmas Lots: First 20 outlets, each $ .20 Additional outlets, each $ .10 For each 5 ft. or fraction thereof multi - outlet assembly $ .10 For each multiple appliance outlet assembly $ 1.00 Fixtures: First 20 fixtures, each $ .20 Additional fixtures, each $ 10 Mercury vapor fixture on pole, each $ 1.00 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 ran (commercial) $ 2.00 For ovens 5e (commercial not over 15,000 W 3.00 1.50 For ovens (commercial) over 15,000 W $ 3.00 For each fry - kettle, toaster, waffle iron, coffee maker, or cooking device under 1.00 Dishwasher 3,000 W (commercial) $ 1.00 For each fry - kettle, toaster, waffle iron, Garbage Disposal $ coffee maker, or cooking device 3,000 W $ 1.00 or over (commercial) $ 1.50 Heaters and Heating Appliances - Hair Dryers: For each air heater up to and 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 For kilns $ 1.00 For Electric Radiant Heating - per room $ 1.25 Home Appliances: Clothes dryer $ 1.00 Dishwasher $ 1.00 Furnace $ 1.00 Garbage Disposal $ 1.00 Kitchen fan $ 1.00 -13- • • • Miscellaneous: For each moving picture machine, including sound equipment used in connection therewith For each ceiling fan For other permanently connected fans with a motor of not more than 1/2 HP For all motors including permanently connected fans same as indicated in motor table of fees For each X -ray machine For each sterilizer For each dental unit For each barber pole For each capacitor over 5 KVA capacity For each self- contained vegetable & meat case For each deep freeze box For each beverage and ice cream cabinet For each drinking fountain For each showcase with lights For each time clock For each building moved to a new location For each Murphy type kitchen Motors: Not over 1/2 HP Over, 1/2 HP and not more than 1 Over 1 HP and not over 3 HP Over 3 HP and not over 8 HP Over 8 HP and not over 15 HP Over 15 HP and not over 50 HP Over 50 HP and not over 100 HP Over 100 HP and not over 500 HP Over 500 HP Extra outlet for portable motors Generators: 0 over 2 HP each $ 2.50 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 See Table $ 2.50 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.50 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.50 $ 2.00 $ 2.50 $ 3.00 $ 5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $ 1.00 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. For each motor- generator set or frequency changer, the fee charged shall be 100 per cent greater than for the motor alone. 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 building) $ 1.00 For each extra transformer, flasher or time clock $ 1.00 Each additional sign and one transformer on same lot Sign and one transformer moved to a new location For each additional sign and transformer moved to the same new location For altering or changing lettering of an existing sign For connecting (hook -up) of each sign or decorative outline tubing -14- $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 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 $ .05 Next 100, each $ .03 For each additional $ .01 Temporary, Permanent or Construction Poles: For temporary, permanent or construction poles, each $ 2.00 Temporary Underground and Work -With Services: Temporary underground service $ 5.00 Temporary Lighting: For working lights in buildings in course of construction of 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 $10.00, with a minimum charge for 1/2 hour or less $ 5.00' 15.12.230 Addition of Section 105 -14. Section 105 -14 is adde�to tFie Nation l Elec-t—rical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: '105 -14 Plan Checking Fee. A plan checking fee shall be paid at the time of submittin4 plans as required for all proposed installations where one or more services or feeders have a disconnecting means with a single or combined total rating exceeding 600 amperes or having a . capacity of 150 kilovolt - amperes (KVA). Said fee shall be equal to one -half (1/2) the required electrical permit fee as set forth in Sections 15.12.210 and 15.12.220 of this Code.' 15.12.240 Addition of Section 105 -15. Section 105 -15 is adde to the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: '105 -15 Penaltv 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 -15- 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 unreasonable 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 ad a 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: '105 -17 Fees for Additional Ins ection. The Electrical Inspector may charge an a itional fee of $5.00 for each additional inspection that he is required to make as a result 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.3 15.12.270 Addition of Section 105 -18. Section 105 -18 is adde t�fie National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: '105 -18 Fees - Tem o Electrical Service. Whenever E ectrical Inspector authorizes the connection and use of a temporary electrical installation, a fee of $5.00 shall be paid to the Electrical Inspector for the City at the time such connection and use is authorized.' 15.12.280 Addition of Section 105 -19. Section 105 -19 is ad ed� to the National Electrical Co e, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read- '105-19 Fees - Refunds. In the event that any person shall ve_o tained a building permit and no portion of the work or construction covered by such permit shall have been commenced and such permit shall have been cancelled either as provided for in Section 15.12.100, 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. -16- No portion of the plan checking fee shall be refunded, unless no checking has been performed on a set of plans, in which case 80 $er cent of the plan checking fee shall be refunded. • 15.12.290 Amendment to Section 210 -1. Section 210 -1 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010', is amended to read: ®210 -1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall appTy 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 provisions of both this Section and Section 430 shall apply. Section 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 when approved by the Electrical Inspector). (b) Where spare circuit protective devices are provided or space for future circuit protective devices are provided on the buss in any flush or semi -flush mounted panel, then raceways of sufficient capacity to permit utilization of such spares or spaces shall be provided to an approved accessible location. Such accessible location is defined as follows: Where sufficient attic space is available or under- floor 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.° 15.12.300 Amendment to Section 210 -22. Section 210 -22 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: °210 -22 Rece tacle Outlets Re uired. Receptacle out letss sTaTl a H N ed as o ows: (a) General. Where portable cords are used, except where the attachment of cords by other means is specifically permitted. (b) Dwelling Type Occupancies. In every kitchen, dining room, breakfast room, living room, parlor, library, den, sun room, recreation room and.bedroom, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more than six feet, measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space including any wall space two feet wide or greater and the wall space occupied by sliding panels in exterior walls. The receptacle outlets shall, insofar as practicable, be spaced equal distances apart. Receptacle outlets in floor shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located close to the wall. At least one outlet shall be installed for the laundry. As limited elsewhere in this Code, a maximum of 12 outlets may be installed on any one circuit, and overcurrent protection shall be 20 amperes. -17- Outlets in other sections of the dwelling for special appliances such as laundry equipment, shall be placed within 6 feet of the intended location of the appliance. (c) Guest rooms in hotels, motels, and similar occupancies shall have receptacles installed in accordance with Section 210- 22(b). (d) 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. EXCEPTION: As permitted by Section 210- 26(b). (e) At least one receptacle shall be installed in rooms containing one or more wash basins or lavatories.' 15.12.310 Amendment to Section 210. Section 210 of the National Electrical Code, erein efore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended by adding Section 210 -26 to read: '210 -26 Lighting Outlets. (a) Each single family dwelling and each occupancy of a multi - family dwelling shall have not less than one general lighting branch circuit with • a maximum of 12 lighting outlets per circuit installed, minimum wire size shall be No. 14 A.W.G. (b) Every room shall have at least one switched general lighting outlet. Living rooms, bedrooms, family rooms and dens may be excepted, provided at least one switched wall receptacle is installed of the "Split Plug" variety and supplied by a lighting branch circuit and a convenience outlet circuit. NOTE: The intent of the above is to provide two circuits per room. (c) Entrance doorways providing access to the premises from the exterior shall be provided with exterior illumination suitably located. The illuminating source shall be controlled by an interior switch conveniently located near the doorway. NOTE: The intent of the above is not to provide a light and switch at every door but only to provide adequate illumination for normal egress and ingress at all doors.' 15.12.320 Amendment to Section 230 -44. Section 230 -44 of the National Electrical Code, hereinb e ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: 0230 -44 Wiring Methods. Service- entrance conductors extending along the exterior or entering • buildings or other structures shall be enclosed in rigid conduit, or, for circuits not exceeding 600 volts, in wireways, auxiliary gutters, or as busways.' 15.12.330 Amendment to Section 230- 70(a). Section 230 -7 a o t e National Electrical Co— ehereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '230 -70 (a) Disconnection from Service Conductors. A main TJ=sconnect shall be provided for disconnecting all conductors in the building or other structure from the service entrance conductors.' 15.12.340 Deletion of Section 230- 70(g). Section 230 -7 g is here y delete from t e National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010. 15.12.350 Amendment to Section 230 -71. Section 230 -71 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '230 -71 Rating of Service Equipment. (a) The service equipment shall have a rating not less than the load to be carried determined in accordance with Section 220. The service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 60 amperes except: EXCEPTION NO. 1. For single family residences having a floor area of 1000 square feet or over, or an initial load of 10 K.W. or more, computed in accordance with Section 220 -4, the service equipment shall have a rating of not less than 100 amperes, 230 volt, 3 wire. • EXCEPTION NO. 2. For installations consisting of not more than two 2 -wire branch circuits a service equipment of 30- ampere minimum rating may be used. (b) Where multiple switches or circuit breakers are used in accordance with Section 230 -70(g) the combined rating shall not be less than required for a single switch or breaker.' 15.12.360 Amendment to Section 240 -16. Section 240 -16 of thee aV�l Electrical Code, Fereinb efore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '240 -16 Location in Premises. Overcurrent devices s a l be located where they will be: (a) Readily accessible, except as provided in Section 230 -91 and 230 -92 for service equipment and Section 364 -11 for busways. (b) Not exposed to physical damage. (c) Not in the vicinity of easily ignitable materials. (d) Branch circuit protective devices shall be installed in and for each occupancy. • EXCEPTION NO. 1. When remodeling existing occupancies if changed to a different classification as defined by "Table of Groups of Occupancy ", then the said protective devices may be located at one central point. -19- EXCEPTION NO. 2. Branch circuit protective devices for single family residence. NOTE: Nothing contained in this Code shall be deemed or construed to permit the installation of • any electrical device outlet or circuit in any occupancy, the control of or the protection of which is not accessible to the occupant at all times.' 15.12.370 Amendment to Section 250 -83. Section 250 -83 of the ational Electrical Code, Fiereinbe ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read- '250-83 Made Electrodes. Where electrodes descriece� Section 250- and 250 -82 are not available, the grounding electrode shall consist of: A number 4 steel reinforcing bar or approved equal, a minimum of 20 feet long embedded in the building concrete foundation. The bar shall be located in the bottom of the footing with a minimum concrete covering of 3 inches, measured from the underside. One end of the bar 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 of this Code. (a) 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. (b) 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. (c) 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 334 -6. Section 334 -6 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbe ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '334 -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 protected areas, such as in continuous rigid cable supports and the like in dry locations and when any of the following con- ditions are met it may be used in wet locations: -20- 1. The metallic covering is impervious to moisture. 2. A lead sheath or moisture impervious jacket is provided under the metal covering. 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 344; 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 ACL), if used where exposed to the 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, including (1) in theatres, except as provided in Section 520 -4; (2) in motion picture 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 Section 511; (9) Type AC or ACL metal -clad cable may.only be used in single family and duplex dwellings and their accessory buildings. 15.12.390 Amendment to Section 336 -3. Section 336 -3 of the National Electrical Code,- herein a ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '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 dwellings 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 of similar finish. (b) Moisture and Corrosion - Resistant Type NMC. .` 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 a shallow chase in masonry walls and covered with plaster within 2 inches of the finished surface, it shall be protected against -21- damage from nails by a cover of corrosion - resistant coated steel at least 1/1611 in thickness and 3/411 wide in the chase or under the final surface finish. 15.12.400 Deletion of Section 336 -6. Section 336 -6 is herere y�eTTete from the National Electrical Code, herein - before adopted in Section 15.12.010. 15.12.410 Amendment to Section 346 -1. Section 346 -1 of the Nall Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '346 -1 Use. Rigid metal conduit may be used under a atmospheric conditions and occupancies, except that ferrous raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by enamel may be used only indoors and in occupancies not subject to severe corrosive influences. Where practicable dissimilar metals in contact anywhere in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of galvanic action. (See Section 300 -5 for limitation in the use of ferrous raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by enamel). Unless made of a material judged suitable for the condition, or unless corrosion protection approved for the condition is provided, ferrous or non - ferrous metallic conduit, elbows, couplings, and fittings shall not be installed in concrete or in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences. Rigid metal conduit installed underground shall be buried a minimum of one foot under grade level unless protected by an approved method.' 15.12.420 Amendment to Section 348 -1. Section 348 -1 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '348 -1 Use. Electrical metallic tubing may be used for nth exposed and concealed work. Electrical metallic tubing protected from corrosion solely by enamel shall not be used. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used (1) where during in- stallation or afterwards, it will be subject to severe physical damage; (2) for installations underground, in concrete or where exposed to the weather, or excessive moisture. Where practicable the use of dissimilar metals throughout the system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of galvanic action. (See Section 300 -5 for limitation in the use of ferrous raceways and fittings pro- tected from corrosion solely by enamel.)' 15.12.430 Amendment to Section 350 -2. 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 uses —(f) 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; -22- (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 weather, embedded in masonry, concrete, adobe, plaster or similar finish; (7) where exposed to physical damage.' 15.12.440 Addition of Section 370 -6 1/2. Section 370 -6 is adde to the National Electrical Code, herein - before adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: '370 -6 1 2 Equipment Groundin Conductors. Notwithstanding any provisions of Section -6 of this Code, conductors used solely for equipment grounding shall not be counted in determining the maximum number of conductors permitted in a box.' 15.12.450 Amendment to Section 410 -8. Section 410 -8 of the National Electrical Code, herein a ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '410 -8. Fixtures in Clothes Closets. (a) A fixture in a clothes closet shall be installed: 1. On the wall above the closet door, provided the clearance from the fixture to a storage area where combustible material may be stored within the closet is not less than 18 inches, or 2. On the ceiling or wall over an area • which is unobstructed to the floor, maintaining an 18 -inch clearance upward and horizontally from the fixture to a storage area where combustible material may be stored within the closet. NOTE: A flush recessed fixture equipped with a solid lens is considered to be outside the closet.area. (b) Pendants shall not be installed in clothes closets. (c) All lighting outlets shall be operated by a wall or door switch (no pull chain lighting fixtures permitted).' 15.12.460 Amendment to Section 410 -29. Section 410 -29 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbe ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to reads '410 -29 Fixture Ratin (a) All fixtures requiring ballasts or trans- formers shall be plainly marked with their electrical rating and the manufacturer's name, trademark or other suitable means of identification. (b) The electrical rating shall include the voltage and frequency, and shall indicate the current rating of the unit including the ballast, transformer or auto - transformer. (c) No such equipment shall be installed in which the power factor is less than 90 per cent.' -23- 15.12.470 Amendment to Section 422 -5. Section 422 -5 of the National Electrical Code, herein a ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '422 -5 Branch Circuit Am acit . The provisions of this section specify sizes of conductors capable of carrying appliance current without overheating under the conditions specified (see Article 210). They are not intended to apply to conductors which form an integral part of the appliance. (a) The branch circuit ampacity of an individual branch circuit shall not be less than the marked ampere rating of the appliance or the marked ampacity rating of an appliance having.combined loads (see Section 422 -32). EXCEPTION NO. 1. For household cooking appliances, see Table 220 -5. EXCEPTION NO. 2. For motor- operated appliances not having a marked ampacity rating the branch circuit ampacity shall be in accordance with Part B of Section 430. EXCEPTION NO. 3. Except as noted in Section 210- 23(b), Exception No. 1, an appliance, other than a motor- operated appliance, which is continuously loaded, the branch circuit ampacity shall not be less than 125 per cent of the marked rating. (b) For branch circuits supplying appliance and other loads, the ampacity rating shall be determined in accordance with Section 210 -24. (c) Every appliance shall be supplied by a branch circuit of one of the types specified in Section 210. Motor - operated appliances shall also conform to the requirements of Section 430. In every dwelling unit fixed appliances, such as food grinders, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, laundry tray locations, built -in refrigerators, built -in freezers, furnaces, air conditioners and built -in heaters, or any other fixed appliances with motors 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 thermoplastic hard finish cord or equal and an approved grounding type, cord grip cap must be used.' 15.12.480 Amendment to Section 424 -9. Section 424 -9 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbe ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '424 -9 General. (a) Equipment for use with electrical space heating system shall be of a type approved for -24- such service. (b) Electrical space heating systems employing methods of installation other than covered.by this section may be used only by special permission.' 15.12.490 Amendment to Section 424 -23. Section 424 -23 of the National Electrical Co e, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read: '424 -23 Overcurrent Protection. (a) Heating equipment, other than such motor - operated equipment as required by Section 430 to have additional overcurrent protection, shall be considered as protected against overcurrent when supplied by one of the circuits of Section 210 and in accordance with the requirements therein specified. (b) Infrared heating equipment shall have overcurrent protection not exceeding 50 amperes. (c) Space heating equipment employing resistance type heating elements rated more than 48 amperes shall have the heating elements subdivided. Each subdivided circuit shall not exceed 48 amperes and shall be protected at not more than 60 amperes. Where protection is within or on the heater enclosure, overcurrent protection shall be suitable for branch circuit protection meeting accessibility requirements of Section 424 -65 but not meeting readily accessibility requirements of branch circuit protection. (d) Approved recessed ceiling heaters using not more than one (1) 250 watts infrared lamp may be installed on a lighting branch circuit by reducing the allowable number of lighting outlets by two (2), for each single lamp device used. However, not more than two (2) such devices shall be connected to any one (1) lighting branch circuit. Any number of multiple lamp and single lamp heaters, the total wattage not exceeding 1500 watts or the total number of 250 watt lamps not exceeding six (6), may be connected to a separate 20 ampere branch circuit.' 15.12.500 Addition of Section 512 -4. Section 512 -4 is ad a to t e National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read: 1512 -4 General. 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: Group H Occupancy, receptacle may be omitted.' -25- 15.12.510 Amendment to Section 600 -1. Section 600 -1 • of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read- '600 -1 Scope. The provisions of.this section shall apply to the installation of conductors and equipment for electric signs and outline lighting as defined in Article 100. A sign circuit shall be provided and installed to an accessible location at the front of all commercial and store buildings.' 15.12.520 Amendment to Section 600 -2. Section 600 -2 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbe ore adopted in Section 15.12.010, is amended to read- '600 -2 Disconnect Required. Each outline lighting instal. ation, and each sign of other than the portable type, shall be controlled by an externally operable switch or breaker which will open all ungrounded conductors and shall be suitable for conditions of installation, such as exposure to the weather. (a) Disconnecting Means Required. An accessible disconnecting means consisting of one or more plug fuses, or a suitable switch shall be installed in or on each fixed sign • and in or on a transformer enclosure of each electric discharge outline lighting system to provide means for disconnecting all ungrounded conductors supplying such equipment. (b) Control Switch Rating. Switches, flashers, and similar devices controlling transformers shall be either of a type approved for the purpose, or have a current rating not less than twice the current rating of the transformers. On alternating- current circuits, general use alternating- current snap switches may be used to control inductive loads other than motors, not exceeding the ampere rating of switch. (See Section 380 -14)' 15.12.530 Amendment to Chapter 9 - Table 1. Footnote No. 1 is added to Table 1 of Chapter 9 of the National Electrical Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 15.12.010, to read- 'A conductor used only for equipment grounding shall not be counted.' SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and the same shall be • effective 30 days after the date of its adoption. -26- This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the fs day of 1969, and was adopted on the l day of rw �, y , 1969, by the following vote, to wit- ATTEST. nvin� City Clerk - .y�IED AS THE ORIGINAL • \ v/l`jf/ CI - CLERK,OOFFeTHE CITY OF N PORT BEACH WE 0 AYES, COgU�NCILMEN o�fp�n�L NOES, COUNCILMEN - 1`lo LLB ABSENT COUNCILMEN- Ale F- -27- TLW -ajr 1/13/69