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CITY OF MERIDIAN
ORDINANCE NO. ¿J!i -11.60
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, DONNELL, ROUNTREE, WARDLE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1, OF THE MERIDIAN
CITY CODE REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL CODE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR A SUMMARY; AND PROVIDING
FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING RULES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Title 10, ofthe Meridian City Code is amended to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 3
ELECTRICAL CODE
10-3-1: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOYfED; ADDITIONS:
The nNational eElectrical eCode of20W:2, with exception of aArticle 80; this ftArticle is
informative unless specifically adopted by the local jurisdiction adopting the ÐNational
eElectrical erode. Said nNational eElectrical erode of20w,2, on file in the eCity
eClerk's office, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated in full as if set forth at
length herein, including additions, which additions, if in contlict with the nNational
eElectrical €Code, shall overrule said a.Code. From the date in which this chapter takes
effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the eCity (ftArticle
80 to the nNational eElectrical Geode is not adopted).
A. Buildings Moved From One Location To Another: When a building is moved fÌ"om
one location to another the Service Entrance shall be inspected and made to conform
to the requirements of the current edition of the National Electrical Code.
B. Unfinished Studded Partitions: On November 2, 1963, the State Electrical Board ruled
that when unfinished studded partitions are in place in residential basements,
indicating that the enclosed areas are intended for rooms, such enclosed areas shall be
considered as rooms. The wiring, including receptacle outlets as required by Article
210-52 of the National Electrical Code shall be installed before the wiring of the
building is approved.
C. Supporting Partitions: When a residential basement is not divided into separate rooms
and only an unfinished supporting partition is in place, at least two (2) outlets shall be
installed in such supporting partition, facing the area on opposite sides of the
partition.
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D. Utility And Storage Spaces: The requirement that receptacle outlets be installed within
six feet (6') fÌ"om any wall space in dwelling type occupancies Article 210-52
National Electrical Code does not apply to hallways, bathrooms, utility rooms,
laundry rooms, furnace rooms and storage spaces. The number of outlets in these
areas is optional, but adequate branch circuit capacity must be provided for lighting
and for all electrical equipment to be installed in such areas without the use of
extension cords.
E. Separation Of Buildings By Fire Walls:
1. In general, the National Electrical Code permits only one service to a building
Article 230-2 and 230w21.
2. Article 100 of the National Electrical Code defines "Building" as "A structure
which stands alone or which is cut off from adjoining structures by fire walls with all
openings therein protected by approved fire doors".
F.F or the purpose of determining the number of services which may be run to -a-building
or structure, a fire wall shall be a masonry wall, not less than four inches (1") thick,
which extends from the foundation to the roof sheathing. (Bulletin No- 52 issued-JUfle
1, 1966.)
G. Aluminum Conduit For Mast Type Services Prohibited: When the service conduit is
used as a mast to support the service drop, rigid steel conduit, or intermediate metal
conduit (!MC), shall be used. Aluminum conduit will not be approved for this
purpose unless approved braces are provided to relieve the conduit of horizontal
strain. Guy wires will not be approved for this purpose.
H. Approval Of Certain Voltage Installations: Due to the many misunderstandings and
misinterpretations of the National Electrical Code requirements for conductors and
service disconnects, etc., on installations of over six hundred (600) volts, it has
become necessary to require that all installations of voltages over six hundred (600)
volts that are customer .owned or operated must be submitted for prior plan approval
to the Electrical Board representative in the area in which the installation is to be
made.
I. Street Lighting Waiver, Photo.Electric Cell Required: In the event street lighting
requirements are waived in the case of an R-4 single-family dwelling development or
subdivision, the developer and lot owner shall be responsible for ensuring that there is
a yard light installed in the ftont yard of each house in said development; that the yard
light shall be controlled by a photo-electric cell which causes the yard light to come
on and shut off automatically and said yard light shall be electrically wired directly to
the residence's electrical breaker panel and comply with the National Electrical Code.
(Gffi.03 1021,5 20 2003)
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10-3-2: STATE LICENSE REQUIRED:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to cany on the business of
electrical wiring without first having secured a s~tate eContractor's lLicense or have in
his possession a lLicense recognized by the s~tate e~lectrical \}Bureau. (Ord. 03 1024,---S-
20 2003)
10-3-3: INSTALLATIONS BY OWNER OF BUILDING:
If an oWner wishes to do wiring in his own building, he may do so without a 5~tate
eContractor's !License, but he must first obtain a permit as required by section 10-3-4 of
this chapter. The sCity eElectrical ilnspector may refuse to issue a permit to such person,
if, in his estimation, such person is not competent to install the electrical work to be done
under said permit applied for in accordance with the regulations ofthis chapter. (Ord. 03
1024, 5 20 2003)
10-3-4: PERMIT REQUIRED; APPLICATION; ISSUANCE:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to place or install in any building
any wiring, apparatus or fixture for the use of electric current for light, heat or power, or
to make any alterations or changes in, or additions to any wiring, apparatus or fixtures for
such use, without first obtaining trom the eCity eElectrical ilnspector a written permit to
do such work. Such permit shall state the kind of work to be done and the amount, and
shall cover only work SO specified. The contractor, person, firm or corporation shall
submit a plan of the wiring system to be followed, if deemed necessary by the eElectrical
ilnspector. Said permit shall also state the location by street and number of the building
where such work is to be done, and shall be valid only for the location stated. Provided,
however, that this section shall not be construed as requiring a permit for ordinary repairs
to the old installations where the cost value of such repairs, including material and labor,
does not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00), but in all cases, the e~lectrical iinspector must be
notified immediately upon the completion of such work for his inspection and approval.
Fees for permits and inspections shall be fixed by the eCity eCouncil. (Ord, 03 1024, 5
20 2003)
10-3-5: INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A. Notice For Inspection; Tag By Inspector: It shall be the duty of the eCity eElectrical
ilnspector, or the 5~tate iinspector, if the eCity so chooses, to inspect or cause to be
inspected any and all work for which permits have been issued within forty eight (48)
hours (weekends and holidays excluded) after time of notice, in writing, by the said
person doing the said work, that same is ready for inspection, which will not be
considered ready for inspection and covering until all enclosed plumbing, steam
heating, furnace work and gas fittings are also in place. Inspection shall, when
necessary, be made two (2) or three (3) times during the progress of the installation;
fIrst when said work is roughed in, and last, when work is completed; and it shall be
the duty of the sCity eElectrical ilnspector or person qualified and delegated by him
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as his qualified representative to indicate inspection of any work by a tag or label
which state the date and whether rough in or final inspection has been made, and it
shall be unlawful for any workman or other person to lath or otherwise conceal any
electrical wiring until such rough in inspection tag has been placed.
B. Issuance Of Certificate Of Inspection:
1. Upon application for inspection of any wiring apparatus, or appliances as
hereinafter provided, the eCity eElectrical tInspector shall, after inspection and
examination, issue a certificate showing the results of such examinations and require
to be made the necessary corrections.
C. Disconnect Defective Electrical Wiring, Fixtures:
1. If the said eCity eElectrical ¡Inspector shall find any part of any electric wiring,
apparatus or fixtures in or on any building in the eCity to have been installed without
a permit or not in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or to be dangerous
to life or property, the eCity eElectrical ilnspector shall have the right and power and
it is hereby made his duty to disconnect such defective wiring and place a seal upon
it. He shall at the same time give written notice of such disconnection to the owner or
occupant of the building.
2. After such disconnected wiring, apparatus, or fixtures have been put in the
condition required by this chapter, the seal or seals so placed shall be removed by said
eElectrical ¡Inspector. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any current, through,
or by means of such disconnected wiring, apparatus or fixtures or to attach other
wires for the supply of current to such disconnected wiring, apparatus or fixtures or to
remove, break or deface any seal so placed.
D. Right Of Entry: The eCity eElectrical ilnspector shall have the right to enter any
premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspecting the same.
E. Inspection Fees: Before any inspection is undertaken, the applicant shall pay to the
eCity aBuilding èDepartment an inspection fee as established by the eCity eElectrical
ilnspector and approved by the eCity eCouncil by resolution, which inspection fee, or
schedule thereof, shall be available at the eCity eClerk's and aBuilding èDepartment's
eOffice during regular business hours. (Ord. 03 1024, 5 20 2003)
10~3~6: INSTALLATION OF METERS AND OUTSIDE WIRING:
A. Accessibility; Prohibited Locations: Meters must be placed in a location ftee ftom
vibration and accessible to the meter readers, testers and inspectors at all times. Under
no circumstances will meters be installed in bathrooms, bedrooms, clothes closets,
over doors, in stairways, attics or places likely to cause the visits to the meters to be
an annoyance to the occupants.
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B. Meters And Service Equipment: Meters must be installed on the outside of buildings
at a height of not less than four and one~half feet (4 1/2') or not more than six feet (6')
from the ground. In office buildings, apartment buildings, and commercial buildings
of multiple occupancy, meters may be mounted inside, providing a readily accessible
place is provided for meters and service equipment. Said meters and service
equipment shall be kept free and clear of all obstructions. (Ord. 03-1024, 5-20-2003)
10-3-7: SPECIFICATIONS OF CIRCUIT WIRING:
All buildings hereinafter erected to be used for ~ commercial purposes ~h as, but
not limited to, churches, stores, halls, S0Hool buildings, commercial garages,
manufacturing establishments, auto camps, and gas service stations ffi1:ffit shall be wired in
conduit, or permissible mctalJic covered wire metal raceway, with the exception of
communication and signaling.
A)
Suspended ceilings luminaire are to be supported by independent support
wires trom structure to fixture, including wiring boxes for smaller luminaries
such as exit signs. Luminaires over one foot square foot shall have two
support wires, one on each diagonal comer.
Bell ringing transformers shall be accessible and not located in attics.
Residential smoke detectors shall be wired to a general wiring circuit, not a
dedicated circuit.
B)
C)
The City of Meridian further adopts Title L Chapter 10 '~Rules Governing Certification
~lDd Approval of Electrical Products and Materials."ofthe State ofIdaho, including but
not limited to, the right of the City to require independent certification of circuit wiring
for approval.
All provisions herein are effective on final passage and approval and not retroactive.
(Ord.03 1024,5 20 2003)
10-3-8: NONLIABILITY OF CITY:
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from, or lessen the responsibility of, any
person owning, operating or installing any electrical wires, appliances, apparatus,
construction or equipment for damages to anyone injured or damaged either in person or
property by any defect therein; nor shall the eCity or any agent thereof be held as
assuming such liability by reason of inspection authorized herein or certificate of
inspection issued by the €City eElectricalilnspector. (Ord. 03 1021, 5 20 2003)
10-J.9: VALIDITY:
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter or of the code
hereby adopted be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason or cause, the
remainder of said chapter or code shall not be affected thereby and the same shall not
invalidate or void the remainder of this chapter or said code. (Ord. 03-1024, 5-20-2003)
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10-3-10: PENALTY:
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor. (Ord. 03-1024, 5-20-2003)
10-3-11: SEVERABILITY:
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed severable and a finding by a court of law
that a provision of this chapter is unlawful shall have no effect on the remaining
provisions. (Ord. 03-1024, 5-20-2003)
10-3-12: REPEALER:
All ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in cantlict herewith are hereby
repealed, rescinded and annulled. (Ord. 03-1024, 5-20-2003)
10-3..13: SAVING CLAUSE:
This chapter does not affect an action or proceeding commenced or right accrued before
this chapter takes effect. (Ord. 03-1024, 5-20-2003)
10-3-14: DATE OF EFFECT:
This chapter shall be in full force and effect on August 1,2003. (Ord. 03 1021, 5 20
2003) after its passage. approval and publication on or about August 1.2005.
Section 2. That pursuant to the afflTmative vote of one-half (112) plus one (1) of
the Members of the full Council, the rule requiring two (2) separate readings by title and
one (1) reading in full be, and the same is hereby, dispensed with, and accordingly, This
ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication on or
about August 1, 2005.
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rr: PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 2 e, day of
c/ ~ , 2005.
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J¿ APPROVED by die Mayor of die City of MeridiaD, Idaho, tbis 2 f!, -day of
~ , 2005.
APPROVED:
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LC. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 05~ 1/60
PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT MERIDIAN CITY
ELECTRICAL CODE ORDINANCE
An Ordinance of the City of Meridian amending Title 6, Chapter 2, of the Meridian
City Code regarding the Building Code and the adoption of the International Building
Code with some exceptions.
A full text oftms ordinance is available for review at Meridian City Hall, City of
Meridian, 33 East Idaho Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect after its passage, approval and p~\:di(\altltjn~ or about August 1,2005.
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City ofMeri~ian. = SEAL ~.
Mayor and CIty Council ;" ~
By: William G. Berg, Jr., City Cler~ "741. '~.D j
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First Reading: 6- 2,,8-t'?" "'~'ll Cbum'f . ,\,'è~'~
Adopted after first reading by suspension ~r the, RlJoI\Nts' ~llowed pursuant to Idaho Code
50-902: YES X NO
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO ADEQUACY OF
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 05- 1/60
The undersigned, William LM. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian,
Idaho, hereby certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of
the attached Ordinance No. 05- 1/ b /J of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and
has found the same to be true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public
pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A (3).
DArnDthis2ß~d~of ~
2005
William. LM. ary
City Attorney
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