HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1520 ORDINANCE NO. 1520
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY REPEALING CHAPTER 82, AND ADDING THERETO
A NEW CHAPTER 82 ENTITLED, "NATIONAL ELECTRI-
CAL CODE, " 1968 EDITION
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The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does
ordain as follows :
SECTION 1. Chapter 82 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
amended by adding thereto a new Chapter 82 entitled, "National
Electrical Code, " 1968 Edition, being Sections 8211 through
8221. 63 to read as follows :
CHAPTER 82
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ARTICLE 821
ADOPTION OF CODE
8211 . ADOPTION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. There is
hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach for the purpose of safeguarding persons and buildings and
their contents from hazards arising from the use of electricity
for light , heat , power, radio, signalling and other purposes ;
providing basic minimum standards for all wiring and electrical
equipment installed, used or maintained; requiring a permit and
inspection therefor; providing for the administration and en-
forcement of the standards set forth therein; and prescribing
penalties for violations thereof, that certain code known as the
National Electrical Code, 1968 edition, compiled by the National
Electrical Code Committee under the sponsorship of the National
Fire Protection Association, of which code not less than three
(3) copies have been and are now filed in the office of the City
Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and the same is hereby
adopted . and incorporated as fully as though set forth fully
herein, including all tables, examples , charts , diagrams ,
appendix thereto and Tentative Interim Amendments No . 146 and
148, subject to amendments and additions hereinafter provided.
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This chapter may be cited and referred to as the Huntington
Beach Electrical Code .
ARTICLE 822
AMENDMENTS
8221. AMENDMENTS . The National Electrical Code is here-
by amended by adding the following sections to read as follows :
8221. 1. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. Wherever the words
"Administrative Authority" appear in this code, it shall mean
the Building and Safety Director of the City of Huntington Beach,
or his duly appointed representative .
8221. 2 . DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY . It shall
be the duty of the Administrative Authority to enforce all pro-
visions of this code . He shall, upon application, grant permits
for the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, devices ,
appliances, and equipment . He shall make inspections and rein-
spections of the installation, maintenance, and repair of all
electrical wiring, connections , fixtures , appliances , apparatus ,
machinery, equipment , and work inside , outside, overhead, or
underground within his jurisdiction. He shall be the official
representative of this jurisdiction to the code-making body of
this code and shall attend, or cause one or more of his assis-
tants to attend, all meetings where code changes are considered.
8221. 3 . ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for
the Administrative Authority, or any of his assistants , to en-
gage in the business of, in the sale, installation, or mainten-
ance of electrical wiring, devices , appliances , or equipment ,
either directly or indirectly, and they shall have no financial
interest in any concern engaged in such business within the
limits of the City of Huntington Beach while holding such office
as herein provided for.
8221. 4 . DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL an EQUIPMENT. When electrical
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equipment is found by the Administrative Authority to be danger-
ous to property or to persons because it is defective or defect-
ively installed, the person, firm, or corporation responsible for
the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and shall
make any changes or repairs , as required by the sections of this
code pertaining to electricity or other laws to place such equip-
ment in a safe condition. If such work is not completed within
fifteen (15) days or longer periods , as may be specified by the
Administrative Authority, said Administrative Authority shall
have the authority to disconnect or order the discontinuance of
electrical service to said electrical equipment, and any person,
firm, or corporation or political subdivision ordered to discon-
tinue such electrical service shall do so within twenty-four (24)
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This chapter may be cited and referred to as the Huntington
Beach Electrical Code .
ARTICLE 822
AMENDMENTS
8221. AMENDMENTS. The National Electrical Code is here-
by amended by adding the following sections to read as follows :
8221. 1 . ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. Wherever the words
"Administrative Authority" appear in this code, it shall mean
the Building and Safety Director of the City of Huntington Beach,
or his duly appointed representative .
8221. 2 . DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. It shall
be the duty of the Administrative Authority to enforce all pro-
visions of this code . He shall, upon application, grant permits
for the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, devices ,
appliances, and equipment . He shall make inspections and rein-
spections of the installation, maintenance, and repair of all
electrical wiring, connections , fixtures, appliances , apparatus ,
machinery , equipment , and work inside, outside, overhead, or
underground within his jurisdiction. He shall be the official
representative of this jurisdiction to the code-making body of
this code and shall attend, or cause one or more of his assis-
tants to attend, all meetings where code changes are considered.
8221. 3 . ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for
the Administrative Authority, or any of his assistants, to en-
gage in the business of, in the sale, installation, or mainten-
ance of electrical wiring, devices , appliances, or equipment ,
either directly or indirectly, and they shall have no financial
interest in any concern engaged in such business within the
limits of the City of Huntington Beach while holding such office
as herein provided for.
8221. 4 . DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. When any electrical
equipment is found by the Administrative Authority to be danger-
ous to property or to persons because it is defective or defec-
tively installed, the person, firm, or corporation responsible
for the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and
shall make any changes or repairs , as required by the sections
of this code pertaining to electricity or other laws to place
such equipment in a safe condition. If such work is not com-
pleted within fifteen (15) days or longer periods , as may be
specified by the Administrative Authority, said Administrative
Authority shall have the authority to disconnect or order the
discontinuance of electrical service to said electrical equip-
ment , and any person, firm, or corporation or political sub-
division ordered to discontinue such electrical service shall
do so within twenty-four (24)
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hours and shall not reconnect or allow it to be reconnected
until notified to do so by the Administrative Authority .
8221. 5 . SAME. In cases of emergency, where necessary
for the safety of persons or property, or where electrical
equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department ,
the Administrative Authority shall have the authority to dis-
connect or cause the disconnection of any electrical equipment
immediately.
8221. 6 . INTERPRETATION OF CODE. In cases where the
rapid development in the application and uses of electricity,
or new and special or unusual methods of building construction,
create problems or conditions which are not clearly contem-
plated in the making of the sections of this code pertaining
to electricity, and make literal application of the rule or
rules , impracticable , the Administrative Authority is hereby
empowered to make interpretations in the form of his own rules
wherever there is a question as to motive or method or manner
in which material shall be installed; provided, however, that
any person who feels himself aggrieved by any rule, or rules,
made by the Administrative Authority in accordance with the
foregoing shall, within thirty (30 ) days from the effective date
thereof, have the right to appeal such rule , or rules , for a
review and determination of the reasonableness thereof.
8221. 7 . PERMITS . No electrical equipment shall be in-
stalled within or on any building, structure , or premises,
publicly or privately owned, nor shall any alteration or ad-
dition be made in any existing equipment without first securing
a permit therefor from the Administrative Authority .
EXCEPTIONS:
(a) Minor repair work, the replacement of lamps , or the
connection of portable electrical equipment to suitable perma-
nently installed receptacles .
(b) Installations in ships , railway cars , or automotive
equipment .
(c) The installation, alteration, or repair of electrical
equipment installed by or for an electricity supply agency for
the use of such agency in the generation, transmission, distri-
bution, or metering of electricity.
(d) The installation, alteration, or repair, but not the
power supply, of electrical equipment used for the transmission
of communications, either by radio or by wire .
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8221. 8 . APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS. Applications for
electrical permits, describing the work to be done, shall be
made in writing on the forms provided. The application for
electrical permits for installation of electrical wiring or
equipment shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications,
and schedules as may be necessary to determine whether the
installation will be in conformity with the requirements of
the sections of this code pertaining to electricity. If it
shall be found that the installation will conform to all
legal requirements and if the applicant has complied with
the provisions of the sections of this code pertaining to
electricity, a permit for such installation may be issued.
No deviation may be made from the installation described in
the permit without the approval of the Administrative Authority .
8221. 9 . PERMIT. TO WHOM ISSUED. Electrical permits
shall be issued only to persons who employ a qualified special
electrical inspector, qualified and registered by the Adminis-
trative Authority, to provide continuous inspection of the
work to be done .
EXCEPTION: A special electrical inspector need not be
employed by :
(a) Any state-licensed electrical contractor, electrical
sign contractor or elevator contractor who is acting in a
lawful contractual capacity; or
(b ) Any person who does any electrical work regulated by
this code in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for
living purposes , provided that said person is :
(1) The owner of said dwelling; and
(2 ) Does occupy or will occupy said dwelling; and
(3) Personally purchases all materials; and
(4) Personally performs all labor connected with
the project .
8221. 10 . ANNUAL PERMIT. In lieu of any individual permit
for each installation or alteration, an annual permit shall,
upon application therefor, be issued to any person, firm, or
corporation which employs full time, one or more registered
special electrical inspectors to supervise the electrical work
at premises occupied by said person, firm or corporation.
Within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar
month, the person, firm, or corporation to whom an annual permit
has been issued, shall transmit to the Administrative Authority,
a duplicate copy of the record of electrical work performed and
secure a permit .
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8221 . 11. PERMIT REQUIRED. No electrical work for which
a permit is required shall be commenced in any building or on
any premises until a permit to do such work shall have first
been obtained.
8221 . 12 . TEMPORARY WORKING PERMIT. When, in the opinion
of the Administrative Authority, special conditions warrant ,
a temporary working permit may be issued to allow the permit-
tee to commence the installation of electrical wiring prior
to obtaining a regular electrical permit ; however, the tempo-
rary working permit shall be replaced by a regular permit before
the final rough inspection can be made .
8221 .13 . PERMIT NONTRANSFERABLE . A permit granted to one
person, firm, or corporation shall not authorize any other
person, firm, or corporation, except an employee of the permit-
tee, to do any electric wiring.
8221. 14 . EXPIRATION OF PERMIT. Every permit shall expire
and become null and void for any one or more of the following
reasons :
(a) Whenever the electrical wiring authorized by a permit
is not commenced within sixty (60) days from the date of is-
suance of such permit .
(b ) Whenever the electrical wiring authorized by a permit
has been suspended, abandoned, or discontinued for a continuous
period of 120 days.
(c) Whenever the electrical wiring done during any con-
tinuous period of 120 days amounts to less than ten percent (10%)
of the total of the electrical wiring authorized by such permit .
8221. 15 . REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF PERMIT. The Admin-
istrative Authority may suspend or revoke any electrical permit
for any of the following reasons :
(a) If any reason is found to exist which would have been
cause for denial for such permit .
(b ) Any material misrepresentation or falsity in the ap-
plication upon which said permit was issued.
(c) For failure to comply with the provisions of the
sections of this code pertaining to electricity; after due notice
of corrections and the time limit therefor has expired; or for
failure to comply with other codes of this jurisdiction that may
be related to or appertain to the sections of this code pertain-
ing to electricity .
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8221. 16 . PERMITS PER JOB. Where one person, firm, or
corporation has an active rough wiring permit , and another
person, firm, or corporation intends to do the electrical
equipment or fixture work on the same job , a final rough wir-
ing inspection shall be made and approved before a permit for
equipment or fixtures will be granted to a second person, firm
or corporation.
8221. 17 . SPECIAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR DEFINED. A special
electrical inspector is a person who has been found by the
Administrative Authority to be qualified to supervise electrical
installations .
Rules for the qualification of special electrical inspectors
shall be determined by the Administrative Authority .
8221. 18 . CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. FEES . The fees
for examination, registration, and renewal of certificates of
qualification as a special electrical inspector shall be Ten
Dollars ($10 ) per year, or any fraction thereof, payable annual-
ly in advance and unless sooner revoked or suspended, shall ex-
pire on June 30 each year.
8221. 19 . ELECTRICAL SIGN CONTRACTORS. INFORMATION REQUIRED.
Before hanging or installing any electrical sign, it shall be
required of an electrical sign contractor, hanging or installing
said sign, to file with the Building and Safety Department , on
a form furnished by such office for such purpose, the following
information respecting such sign:
(a) Manufacturer' s name and address .
(b ) Underwriter' s label number.
(c) Purchaser' s name and address .
(d) Location of sign.
(e) Number of transformers and total KVA rating of same .
8221. 20 . FINAL INSPECTION AND APPROVAL. It shall be re-
quired that an electrical sign contractor, within ten (10) days
notify the Building and Safety Department that the installation
has been completed and request a final inspection and approval .
8221. 21. FAILURE TO COMPLY. Failure to comply with the
provisions of this code or repeated failure to obtain final
approval of sign installations shall be deemed sufficient cause
by the Administrative Authority to refuse further permits .
8221. 22 . FEES. (a) The fees specified in this section
must be paid to the Administrative Authority for each elec-
trical installation for which a permit is required by this code,
prior to the issuance of any permit or addition to any permits .
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(b ) Failure to take out a permit and to pay fees therefor
before commencing work shall be deemed evidence of violation of
the provisions of this code . Double the amount of permit fees
shall be assessed for work commenced before a permit is issued.
(c) Whenever any work for which a permit is required under
the provisions of this code has been commenced without the author-
ization of such permit , a special investigation may be required
before a permit will be issued for such work. In addition to the
regular permit fee and any penalty fee, the said investigation
fee which may be collected is as follows :
PERMIT FEE INVESTIGATION FEE
$10 or less $10
More than $10 $25
(d) Before recommencing, proceeding with, or doing any
electrical wiring authorized by, but not done before expiration
of any such permit, a new permit shall be obtained, and fee
therefor shall be one-half the amount required for an original
permit for such work, provided that no changes have been made
in the original plans and specifications for such work and pro-
vided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceed-
ed one year .
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(e) New Construction.
(1) Residential: (Single or multifamily. ) Fees
listed hereinbelow for new construction include, when this
formula is applied to the square footage area of the building,
all electrical installations :
One and one-fourth cents (14�) per square foot , plus $1 . 25
for each service meter, plus $2 for permit issuance .
One-half cent (2�) per square foot for detached or attached
garages or carports on the same service .
Additional $1. 25 for each room where electrical radiant
heating is installed in residential new construction.
Where underground services are installed, the additional
fee for each service shall be $4 . 50 .
(2) Hotels and Motels : Use regular fee schedule in
subsection (g) below for all areas except garages or carports .
Regarding garages or carports, one-half cent (2�) per
square foot for detached or attached garages or carports on the
same service shall be charged for hotel and motel occupancies .
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(3) Commercial, Industrial and Assembly Occupan-
cies : Use regular fee schedule in subsection g below:
(f) Alterations , Repairs or Improvements - use regular''
fee schedule .
(g) Regular Fee Schedule . Minimum permit issuance fee
of $2, plus $5 for each service meter on permit, plus fees as
listed below for installations .
Each self-contained factory-wired, approved unit such as
cooking appliances, home appliances , heating appliances , heaters ,
vegetable cases, drinking fountains , etc . . . . . . $ 2 . 00
Radiant ceiling heat per room . . . . . . 1 .25
Fixtures :
First 20 fixtures , each . . . . . . . . .25
Each additional fixture . . . . . . . . .12
Each mercury vapor fixture on pole . . 1. 25
Each additional mercury vapor fixture
onsame pole . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Generators , Motors and Transformers :
H.P. , K.W. , or K.V.A.
Rating of Equipment
Up to and including 1 . . . . . . . . 1 . 25
Over 1 and not over 5 . . . . . . . . . 2 . 00
Over 5 and not over 15 . . . . . . . . 3 . 00
Over 15 and not over 50 . . . . . . . . 4 . 00
Over 50 and not over 100 . . . . . . . 6 . 25
Over 100 and not over 500 . . . . . . . 12 . 00
Over 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . 75
Outlets :
First 20 outlets, each . . . . . . . . .25
Each additional outlet . . . . . . . . .12
Each 5 ft . or fraction thereof multiple
outlet assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Each multiple appliance outlet assembly 1. 25
Signs and High-potential Gas Tube Lighting:
One sign and one transformer . . . . . . 2 .50
Each additional sign and one transformer
at the same location (same building) 1. 25
Each extra transformer, flasher or
time clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 25
Each additional sign and one transformer
onsame lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 50
Each sign and one transformer moved to
new location . . . . . . . . 2 . 50
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Each additional sign and transformer moved
to the same new location . . . . . . . 1 . 25
For altering or changing letters of an
existing sign . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 25
For converting of each sign or decorative
outlet tubing . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 25
Lamp-holding Devices Used on Sign or Marquees :
First 20 , each . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Next 100, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
Each additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01
Temporary Service :
Temporary electrical service (each meter) 25 . 00
Temporary work-with service (Occupied
Residential, each meter) . . . . . . . 5 .00
Temporary work-with service (Occupied
Commercial, each meter) . . . . . . 10 . 00
Each temporary, permanent, subpole or
construction pole . . . . . . . . . . 2 .50
Temporary Construction Lighting:
500 lamps or less . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 00
Over 500 lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .00
Each time clock . . . . . . .
Each building moved to new location . . 5 .00
Inspections for which No Fee is Herein Prescribed:
Each inspection . . . . . per hour 7 . 00
Minimum charge . . per 2 hour or less . 3 . 50
A fee of $10 shall be paid for each annual electric permit
at the time such permit is issued. Fees for all new work in-
stalled under such permit since date of previous inspection
shall be paid according to the above schedule , at the time when
such work is inspected; these fees shall be in addition to fee
paid at time when annual permit is issued.
(h) Fees for Additional Inspections :
(1) Each permit shall be entitled to one reinspection,
without additional charge, in addition to the required number of
inspections established by the Department of Building and Safety .
On jobs which may be completely inspected on one inspection trip,
two inspection trips will be allowed without additional charge
for said second trip .
EXCEPTION: The number of inspection trips will not be
limited on progress jobs ; provided, however, that only one in-
spection will be permitted for checking a correction. For the
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purpose of this section, progress jobs are those where
circumstances beyond the control of the installer make it
impossible for the electrical work to be completed at any
specific time .
(2) If more inspection trips than specified in
paragraph (1) above are required due to the fault or error
on the part of the installer or his employees , an additional
fee of $5 may be required of the installer for each such ad-
ditional inspection trip.
8221. 23 . REFUNDS. The Administrative Authority shall
collect such fees as are provided to be paid by this code . He
shall make no refunds on fees collected amounting to One Dollar
($1) or less , or on any plan-checking fee; refunds may be made
to the permittee in an amount equal to eighty-five percent ( 85%)
of the permit fee paid unless the fee paid for the issuance of
the permit has been made for an area outside of his jurisdiction
or that duplication of permits has been made and two fees have
been collected for the same job , in which case one hundred per-
cent (100%) may be refunded; provided that no refund of any
fee or portion thereof shall be made in either of the following
cases :
(a) After one year has elapsed from the date of the
issuance of the permit, or
(b ) If the work designated in the permit has been
commenced.
8221. 24 . CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR OR OF OWNERSHIP . A permit
issued hereunder shall expire upon a change of ownership or a
change of contractor regarding the building or structure for
which said permit was issued if the work thereon has not been
completed, and a new permit shall be required for the completion
of the work. If the provisions of 8221. 22 (e) above are not
applicable and if no changes have been made to the plans and
specifications last submitted to the Administrative Authority ,
no charge shall be made for the issuance of the new permit under
such circumstances . If, however, changes have been made to the
plans and specifications last submitted to the Administrative
Authority, a permit fee based upon the valuation of the work
to be completed shall be charged to the permit applicant .
8221. 25 . RIGHT OF ENTRY. The Administrative Authority
and assistants shall carry proper credentials of their respec-
tive offices, and upon exhibition of which they shall have
the right of entry, during usual business hours , to inspect any
and all buildings and premises in the performance of their
duties .
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822.1. 26 . INSPECTIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Upon completion of
the work which has been authorized by issuance of any permit,
with the exception of an annual permit , it shall be the duty
of the person, firm, or corporation installing same to notify
the Administrative Authority who shall inspect the installation
at the time such notice is given or as soon thereafter as
practicable . Where the Administrative Authority finds the
installation to be in conformity with the provisions of this
code, he shall indicate his approval by affixing his signature
to the proper records , thereby authorizing the use of the in-
stallation and connection to the source of supply, and shall
notify the electrical utility furnishing the electric service .
If, upon inspection, the installation is not found to be fully
in conformance with the provisions of this code , the Adminis-
trative Authority shall at once notify the person, firm, or
corporation making the installation, stating the defects which
have been found to exist . All defects shall be corrected with-
in ten (10 ) days after inspection and notification, or within
other reasonable time as permitted by the Administrative Authority .
8221 . 27 . CONCEALED WIRING . When any part of the wiring
installation is to be hidden from view by the permanent place-
ment of parts of the building, or by burial in the ground, the
person, firm, or corporation installing the wiring shall notify
the Administrative Authority and such parts of the wiring in-
stallation shall not be concealed until they have been inspected
and approved by the Administrative Authority; provided that on
large installations where the concealment of parts of wiring
proceeds continuously, the person, firm, or corporation instal-
ling the wiring shall give the Administrative Authority due
notice and inspections shall be made periodically during the
progress of the work. The Administrative Authority shall have
the power to remove, or require the removal of, any obstruction
which prevents the proper inspection of any electrical wiring
or equipment .
8221. 28 . INSPECTION. ANNUAL PERMITS. Whenever practi-
cable, the Administrative Authority shall visit all premises
where work has been done under annual permits, and shall in-
spect all electric wiring, devices , appliances, and equipment
installed under such a permit since the date of his last in-
spection, and shall issue a certificate of approval for such
work as is found to be in conformity with the provisions of
this code after the fee required by this code has been paid.
8221. 29 . UNLAWFUL CONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE .
Except where work is done under an annual permit, it shall be
unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to make connection
from a source of electrical energy or to supply electric service
to any electrical wiring, devices, appliances , or equipment
for the installation of which a permit is required, unless such
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person, firm, or corporation shall have obtained satisfactory
evidence from the Administrative Authority that such wiring
devices, appliances , or equipment are, in all respects , in
conformity with all applicable legal provisions .
8221. 30 . DISCONNECTED ELECTRICAL SERVICE. It shall be
unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to make con-
nections from a source of electrical energy or to supply
electric service to any electric wiring, devices , appliances,
or equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be
disconnected by the Administrative Authority, or the use of
which has been ordered by the Administrative Authority to be
discontinued until a certificate of approval has been issued
by him, authorizing the reconnection and use of such wiring,
devices , appliances, or equipment . The Administrative Authority
shall notify the serving utility of such order to discontinue
use .
8221. 31. DISCONNECTED SERVICE. COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL.
No existing commercial or industrial building whose electrical
service has been disconnected shall be reconnected with perma-
nent electrical service until the Administrative Authority has
determined that the building does not constitute an unsafe
building, as defined by Section 203 of the Uniform Building Code .
8221. 32 , RATING. All electrical materials , devices , ap-
pliances , and equipment , designed or intended for attachment
directly or indirectly to any electrical system, circuit , or
electrical service for light , heat , or power shall be only
those which conform with the requirements of this code and of
rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto. Each such
article shall bear or contain the maker' s name, trademark, or
identification symbol, together with such rating by the manu-
facturer as may be necessary to determine the intended use .
The correct operating volts and amperes or volts and watts,
shall be stated and no person shall remove , alter, deface or
obliterate any such marking.
8221. 33 . LISTING OR LABELING. Listing or labeling, as
conforming to the standards of the Underwriter' s Laboratories ,
Inc . , as approved by the United States Bureau of Standards , or
other similar institutions of nationally-recognized standing,
shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with approved
standards of safety to life and property .
8221. 34 . USED MATERIALS . Previously used material shall
not be reused without the written approval obtained in advance
from the Administrative Authority.
8221. 35 . NAMEPLATES. The maker' s nameplate , trademark,
or other identification symbol shall be placed on the outside
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where it is visible at time of inspection on all electrical
materials, devices, appliances , fittings , and equipment used
or- installed under the provisions of this code .
8221. 36. WIRE SIZES . AWG. Wherever conductor or wire
sizes are referred to or specified by number in this code, such
number shall be construed to mean the number of gauge of such
wire according to standard American Wire Gauge specifications,
abbreviated as "AWG. "
8221. 37. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS . Alterations, addi-
tions , extensions, or renewal of existing wiring installations
shall be made in compliance with the provisions of this code .
8221. 38. RENEWAL OF WIRING. When a renewal, due to
deterioration or damage, does not exceed fifty percent (50%)
of the area of an existing building or structure, such renewal
may be installed in the same wiring method as the existing in-
stallation.
8221. 39 . CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY . When any building or
structure or portion thereof, is placed in a different occu-
pancy classification, those portions directly affected by such
occupancy change shall be wired in compliance with the pro-
visions of this code .
8221. 4o . ADDED LOAD CAPACITY. Relocated buildings , and
existing buildings where additions or alterations occur which
require added load capacity, shall be provided with a new
service entrance switch and panel of adequate capacity to serve
the intended load, but in no case less than sixty (60) ampere
if a switch is used or fifty (50) ampere if a circuit breaker
is used.
8221. 41. OUTSIDE WORK. No open wiring shall be installed
on the outside of any building or structure; all electric wir-
ing between buildings or between a building and a structure
shall be run underground in galvanized or sherardized conduit
or other approved raceway. This requirement shall apply to
all runs to signs, floodlight poles, and to poles supporting
festoon lighting. Said festoon lighting may be installed where
necessary for auto park lighting or outdoor games or similar
uses .
8221. 42 . SIGN SERVICE. Signs, individually metered with
single-phase loads of less than 3500 watts, or not more than
two circuits , may be served by a two-wire service .
8221. 43 . SERVICE-METERING EQUIPMENT. Service-metering
equipment shall in no case be installed in any occupancy other
than the one served by such service equipment .
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EXCEPTION: Buildings of multiple occupancy may have
all service equipment installed in a meter or equipment room
in which case each occupant shall have access to such room
at all times .
8221. 44 . SHOW WINDOW LIGHTING. At least one (1)
switched receptacle shall be installed directly above and
next to window for every twenty (20) lineal feet of show
window or fraction thereof measured along its base .
8221. 45 . SAME. SERVICE ENTRANCE. Each service entrance
shall be grounded independently .
8221. 46 . SAME. SERVICE GROUNDS. Single meter service
grounds shall terminate in the service disconnect .
8221 . 47 . SAME. ACCESSIBLE SERVICE GROUND CLAMP . The
service ground clamp shall be accessible at all times and shall
be accessible without the necessity of crawling at the time of
rough inspection.
8221. 48 . EXIT ILLUMINATION. All exits shall be lighted
as required by other applicable city codes .
In every apartment house or office building with two (2 )
or more apartments or offices above the first floor, and in
every hotel, there shall be installed and kept burning from
sunset to sunrise throughout the year, artificial light suf-
ficient in volume to illuminate properly every public hallway ,
passageway, public stairway, fire escape egress , elevator,
public water closet compartment , or toilet room.
8221. 49 . FIRE ALARMS .
(a) Every apartment house three (3) stories or more in
height and containing more than fifteen (15 ) apartments and
every hotel three (3) stories or more in height containing
twenty (20) or more guest rooms shall have installed therein
an approved automatic or manually-operated fire alarm system
designed to warn the occupants of the building in the event
of fire . Such fire alarm system shall be so designed that all
occupants of the building may be warned simultaneously .
(b ) Exclusive Use . No signal system or intercommunicat-
ing system used for any purpose other than fire warning meets
the requirements of this code .
(c) Locations . Stations for operating any manually-
operated fire alarm system shall be placed immediately adjacent
to the telephone switchboard in the building, if there is a
switchboard, and at such other locations as may be required by
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by the fire department .
8221 . 50 . BRANCH CIRCUITS. Article 210 of the National
Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is hereby amended by amending
the following sections to read as follows :
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 provisions 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 con-
necting conductors run underground. (Agricultural areas ex-
cepted. )
(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 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 .
210 . 22 . RECEPTACLE OUTLETS REQUIRED . Receptacle outlets
shall be installed as follows :
(a) General . Where portable cords are used, except where
the attachment of cords by other means is specifically permit-
ted.
(b ) Dwelling Occupancies . In every kitchen, dining room,
breakfast room and bedroom, receptacle outlets shall be in-
stalled 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 (2) feet wide or
greater and the wall space occupied by sliding panels in exter-
ior 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 (1)
outlet shall be installed for the laundry . As limited else-
where in this code, a maximum of twelve (12) outlets may be
installed on any one circuit, and overcurrent protection shall
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be twenty (20) amperes .
Outlets in other sections of the dwelling for special
appliances such as laundry equipment, shall be placed within
six (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 in-
stalled 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 .
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 twelve (12) light-
ing outlets per circuit installed; minimum wire size shall be
No . 14 A.W.G.
(b) Every room shall have at least one (1) switched
general lighting outlet . Living rooms , bedrooms , family rooms
and dens may be excepted, provided at least one (1) switched
wall receptacle is installed of the "split plug" variety and
supplied by a lighting branch circuit and a convenience out-
let circuit .
NOTE: The intent of the above is to provide two
(2) 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 .
(d) In cases where a door is accessible by a stairway ,
the light shall be controlled by a three-way switch or time
clock.
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TABLE 220-7
OPTIONAL CALCULATION
Load (in K.W. or K.V.A. ) Percent of Load
Air conditioning and cooling, including heat
pump compressors (see Section 220-4(k) . . . . . . 100%
Central electrical space heating (See Section
220-4 (k) 100%
Less than four (4 ) separately controlled electrical
space heating units (see Section 220-4(k) . . . . . 100%
First 10 K.W. of all other load. . . . . . . . . . . 100%
Remainder of other load. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
230 . 44 . WIRING METHODS . Service-entrance conductors ex-
tending along the exterior or entering buildings or other
structures shall be enclosed in rigid conduit , or, for cir-
cuits not exceeding 600 volts , in wireways , auxiliary gutters ,
or as busways .
230-70 (a) DISCONNECTION FROM SERVICE CONDUCTORS . A single
main disconnect shall be provided for disconnecting all unground-
ed conductors in the building or other structure from the service
entrance conductors .
(1) All service switches shall be grouped at the nearest
readily accessible point of entrance of the service entrance
conductors .
(2) Not more than one (1) service switch of this group
is for the same class of service for the same consumer.
( 3) Where the number of service switches , tapped from
the same set of service conductors , exceeds six (6) , the entire
current shall be taken through one main disconnect switch .
230-70(g) This subsection is hereby deleted.
230-71(a) Exception No . 1 is amended to read as follows :
EXCEPTION NO. 1 . For single-family residences having a
floor area of one thousand (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 one hundred (100) amperes , 240 volt , three (3)
wire .
240-16 . LOCATION IN PREMISES . Overcurrent devices shall
be located where they will be :
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(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 ignitible 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 .
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 instal-
lation of any electrical device outlet or
circuit in any occupancy, the control of
or the protection of which is not acces-
sible to the occupant at all times . No
parts of any circuit shall supply electri-
cal energy to more than one occupancy .
2 0-83 MADE ELECTRODES . Where electrodes desc
ribed in
Section 250-81 and 250-82 are not available, the ground electrode
shall consist of:
A No . 4 steel reinforcing bar, or an approved equal, a
minimum of twenty (20) feet long embedded in the building con-
crete perimeter foundation. The bar shall be located in the
bottom of the footing with a minimum concrete covering of three
(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 Adminis-
trative Authority:
(a) Plate Electrodes . Each plate electrode shall present
not less than two 2 ) square feet of surface to exterior soil.
Electrodes of iron or steel plates shall be at least one-fourth
NO 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
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be not smaller than of the three-fourths (3/4) inch trade
size and where of iron or steel, shall have the outer sur-
face galvanized or otherwise metal coated for corrosion pro-
tection.
(c ) Rod Electrodes . Electrodes of rods of steel or iron
shall be at least five-eighths (5/8) inch in diameter. Approved
rods of nonferrous materials or their approved equivalent used
for electrodes shall be not less than one-half (2) inch in
diameter.
8221. 51 . CONDUCTORS FOR GENERAL WIRING. Article 310 of
the National Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is hereby amended
by amending the following section to read as follows :
310-1(a) . General . The maximum current-carrying capacity
of conductors for new work shall be limited to the values shown
in Tables 310-12 through 310-15 under the 75 degree centigrade
column heading. Higher temperature ratings may be permitted
for rewiring or special installations only when specifically
approved by the Administrative Authority.
8221. 52 . METAL-CLAD CABLE. Article 334 of the National
Electrical Code, 1968 edition is hereby amended by amending the
following section to read as follows :
334-6 . USE. Except where otherwise specified 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 conditions are met , it may be used in wet locations :
(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
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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 deteri-
orating 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 Article 511; (9 ) Type AC or ACL metal-clad cable may only
be used in single-family and duplex dwellings and their
accessory buildings .
8221. 53 . NONMETALLIC SHEATHED CABLE. Article 336
of the National Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is amended
as follows :
336-3 . USE. Nonmetallic-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 nonmetallic-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 nonmetallic-sheathed cable may be installed for con-
cealed work in dry, moist , damp or corrosive locations , and
in outside and in side walls of masonry block or tile . Where
embedded in plaster or run in shallow chase in masonry walls
and covered with plaster within two (2 ) inches of the finished
surface , it shall be protected against damage from nails by a
cover of corrosion-resistant-coated steel at least one-
sixteenth (1/16) inch in thickness and three-fourths (3/4)
inches wide in the chase or under the final surface finish .
336-6 . Subsections (a) and (b ) are hereby deleted.
8221 . 54 . RIGID METAL CONDUIT . Article 346 of the
National Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is amended as follows :
346-1. USE. Rigid metal conduit may be used under all
atmospheric conditions and occupancies , except that ferrous
raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by
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enamel may be used only indoors and in occupancies not sub-
ject to severe corrosive influences . Where practicable, dis-
similar 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 condi-
tion, or unless corrosion protection approved for the condi-
tion is provided, ferrous or nonferrous 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 (1)
foot under grade level unless protected by an approved method.
8221. 55 . ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING. Article 348 of
the National Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is hereby amended
to read as follows :
348-1. USE. Electrical metallic tubing may be used for
both 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
installation or afterwards, it will be subject to severe
physical damage; (2) for installation 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 ac-
tion. (See Section 300-5 for limitation in the use of ferrous
raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by enamel. )
8221. 56 . FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT. Article 350 of the
National Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is amended to read as
follows :
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 weather, embedded
in masonry , concrete, adobe, plaster or similar finish; (7)
where exposed to physical damage .
8221. 57 . LIGHTING FIXTURES, LAMPHOLDERS, LAMPS, RECEP-
TACLES AND ROSETTES. Article 410 of the National Electrical
Code, 1968 edition, is amended to read as follows :
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410 . 8 . FIXTURES IN CLOTHES CLOSETS
(c) All lighting outlets shall be operated by a wall
or door switch (no pull-chain-lighting fixtures permitted. )
410-29 . FIXTURE RATING.
(a) All fixtures requiring ballasts or transformers
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 ninety percent (90%) .
8221. 58. APPLIANCES. Article 422 of the National
Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is hereby amended as follows :
422-2 . BRANCH CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS . Every appliance
shall be supplied by a branch circuit of one of the types
specified in Article 210 . Motor-operated appliances shall
also conform to the requirements of Article 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 ap-
pliances with motors 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 fifteen (15) ampere
indicating type switch. Said switch shall be located in the
wall adjacent to the sink. Food waste grinders shall be
wired with a minimum of No . 16 A.W.G. three-wire S.P.T.-3
thermoplastic hard finish cord or equal and an approved
grounding type, cord-grip cap must be used.
422-40 . GENERAL.
(a) Equipment for use with electrical space heating
system shall be of a type approved for such service .
(b ) In addition to complying with the general requirements
for appliances , such equipment shall comply with Part E of this
article .
(c) The special provisions of this article shall apply to
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electrically-energized units, panels and cables for space
heating. They shall also include central heating systems
employing electrical heating units .
(d) Electrical space heating systems employing methods
of installation other than covered by Part E of this Article
may be used only by special permission.
(e) Approved recessed ceiling heaters using not more
than one (1) 250-watt 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
twenty (20) ampere branch circuit .
8221. 59 . RESIDENTIAL STORAGE GARAGES . Article 512 of
the National Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is hereby amended
by adding subsection "A" to Section 512 to read as follows :
512-A. GENERAL. Garages or carports accessory to dwel-
ling units shall be wired with a minimum of one (1) switched-
light outlet, and one (1) receptacle per each two (2) 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.
8221. 60. ELECTRICAL SIGNS AND OUTLINE LIGHTING. Article
600 of the National Electrical Code, 1968 edition, is amended
to read as follows :
600-1. SCOPE. The provisions of this article 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 .
600-2(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) Signs individually metered with single-phase loads
of less than 3500 watts or not more than two (2) circuits may
be served by a two-wire service .
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ELECTRICAL SERVICE GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS
Approved by the Southwestern Section
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
20 FT. OR MORE OF #4 BARE COPPER CONDUCTOR
(OR LARGER) BELOW THE VAPOR BARRIER AND
ABOUT 3 IN. ABOVE THE BASE OF THE
FOOTING.
SERVICE DISCONNECT
IF NEUTRAL TERMINAL IS INSULATED FROM
THE CAN, INSTALL A BONDING JUMPER OR
SCREW.
BOND AS PER N.E.C. SECTION 250-81
SEE N.E.C. OR LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR
PROTECTION OF THE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR.
ELECTRODE AT THIS POINT SHALL BE
WITHIN THE FRAME AND GROUNDED TO
THE INTERIOR COLD WATER SYSTEM OF THE
BUILDING.
Q h n CONCRETE FOUNDATION
GRADE A � X � � �/ � X
� � t
#4 OR LARGER, BARE COPPER CONDUCTOR
A — 20 FT. OR MORE N P
APPROX..33�IN.Y- ?/ <
NOTE: 20 Ft. of #4 reinforcing steel or 20 Ft. of 3/4 inch
galvanized steel rigid pipe may be used in lieu of
copper conductor, when approved by local inspection
authorities.
UFER GROUND
Section 8221.61, Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
822.1..,61, The National Electrical Code, 1968 edition,
is hereby amended by adding thereto diagram entitled, "Electrical
Service Grounding and Bonding Requirements .`
8221. 62 . PENALTY. It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm, or corporation, either as owner, architect , contractor,
artisan, or otherwise to install, alter, repair, move , im-
prove, remove, or convert , use or maintain any electrical
equipment regulated by this code; to cause or permit same to
be done contrary to or in violation of any provision of this
code . Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of
not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or by imprisonment
in jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months , or by both
such fine and imprisonment . Each such person, firm, or cor-
poration shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each
day or portion thereof during which any violation of the pro-
visions of this code is committed, continued or permitted by
such person, firm, or corporation, and shall be punishable
therefor as herein provided.
8221. 63 . SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this code is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision
of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code .
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby declares
that it would have adopted this code and each section, sub-
section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespec-
tive of the fact that any one or more sections , subsections ,
clauses , phrases or portions be declared invalid or uncon-
stitutional .
SECTION 3. REPEALS . All provisions and sections in con-
flict with this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however,
that any such repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution
and punishment of any person, firm, or corporation for any act
done or committed prior to the effective date hereof in violation
of the provisions which are repealed hereby .
SECTION 4 . The provisions of this ordinance insofar as they
are substantially the same as existing provisions of the Hunting-
ton Beach Ordinance Code, relating to the same subject matter,
shall be construed as restatements and continuations , and not as
new enactments .
SECTION 5 . This ordinance shall take effect thirty days from
its adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this
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ordinance and cause same to be published within fifteen days
of its adoption in the Huntington Beach News , a newspaper of
general circulation, printed and published in Huntington Beach,
California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd
day of September 1969 .
Mayor
ATTEST:
City erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CI y Attorn y
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Ord. ND. 1520
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss :
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I , PAUL C. JONES, The duly elected, qualified, and
acting City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-
officio Clerk of the City Council of the said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing
ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 18th day of August,
19 62_, and was again read to said City Council at a regular
meetingthereof held on the 2nd day of September y p ,
19 69 and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of
more than a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Councilmen:
Bartlett. Kaufman, Coen. Green
NOES: Councilmen:
None
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Shipley, McCracken, Matney
(1-7, —-.111-1 6;2- ce--2 s
City Clerk and -officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
1, F1A},It. C. JONES, CITY CLERK of the City of
Hunti4ibn Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the CItY
Council, db hereby certify that this ordinance has
been publis etedd in t e Hurtington Beach News on
19�,4 Q
In a/ or�dance with the City Charter of said City.
.. City Clerk
.. �A� ty City Cieiric