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03-1024 City Code Adopt 2002 NEC CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO, 03- J OlL/- BY: }I¡ ú i h ß Útr). AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, REPEALING CHAPTER 3 TITLE 10, ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE AND REENACTING CHAPTER 3, TITLE 10 TO INCORPORATE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF 2002 AND ADDITIONS, WITH EXCEPTION OF ARTICLE 80; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, VALIDITY, SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO: SECTION 1: That Chapter 3 of Title 10 Electrical Code of the Meridian City Code, be, and the same is hereby repealed. SECTION 2: That Chapter 3 of Title 10 Electrical Code ofthe Meridian City Code, be, and the same is hereby reenacted and shall read as follows: SECTION: 10-3-1: 10-3-2: 10-3-3: 10-3-4: 10-3-5: 10-3-6: 10-3-7: 10-3-8: 10-3-9: 10-3-10: 10-3-11: 10-3-13: 10-3-14: National Electrical Code Adopted; Additions State Licenses Required Installations By Owner Of Building Permit Required; Application; Issuance Inspection Requirements Installation Of Meters And Outside Wiring Specifications Of Circuit Wiring Non-liability Of City Validity Penalty Severability Savings Clause Date of Effect ELECTRICAL CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2002 Page I of 6 10-3-1: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED, ADDITIONS: The National Electrical Code of2002, with exception of Article 80, this Article is informative unless specifically adopted by the local jurisdiction adopting the National Electrical Code. Said National Electrical Code of2002, on file in the City Clerk's office, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated in full as if set forth at length herein, including additions, which additions, ifin conflict with the National Electrical Code, shall overrule said Code. From the date in which this Chapter takes effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City. (Article 80 to the National Electrical Code is not adopted) A. Buildings Moved From One Location To Another: When a building is moved from one location to another the Service Entrance shall be inspected and made to conform to the requirements ofthe 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. D. Utility And Storage Spaces: The requirement that receptacle outlets be installed within six feet (6') from 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: I. In general, the National Electrical Code permits only one service to a building Article 230-2 and 230-21. 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. For the purpose of determining the number of services which may be run to a building or structure, a rue wall shall be a masonry wall, not less than four inches (4") ELECTRICAL CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2002 Page 2 of 6 thick, which extends from the foundation to the roof sheathing. (Bulletin No.52 issued June I, 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 (IMC), 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 ofthe National Electrical Code requirements for conductors and service disconnects, etc., on installations of over six hnndred (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. (Ord. 433, 5-21-1984) 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 front 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. (Ord. 474, 4-7-1987) 10-3-2: STATE LICENSE REQUIRED: It shall be nnlawful for any person, firm or corporation to carry on the business of electrical wiring without first having secured a State contractors license or have in his possession a license recognized by the State Electrical Bureau. 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 State license, but he must first obtain a permit as required by Section 10-3-4; the City Electrical Inspector 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 of this Chapter. 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 from the City Electrical Inspector 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 ofthe wiring system to be followed, if deemed necessary by the Electrical Inspector. Said permit shall ELECTRICAL CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2002 Page 3 of6 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 fifty dollars ($50.00), but in all cases, the Electrical Inspector 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 City Council. 10-3-5: INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS: A. Notice For Inspection; Tag By Inspector: It shall be the duty of the City Electrical Inspector, or the State Inspector, ifthe City 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 ofthe installation; first when said work is roughed in, and last, when work is completed; and it shall be the duty of the City Electrical Inspector or person qualified and delegated by him and 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: I. Upon application for inspection of any wiring apparatus, of appliances as hereinafter provided, the City Electrical Inspector 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: I. If the said City Electrical Inspector shall find any part of any electric wiring apparatus of fixtures in or on any building in the City 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 City Electrical Inspector 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 ofthe 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 City Electrical 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 ELECTRICAL CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2002 Page 4 of 6 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 City Electrical Inspector shall have the right to enter any premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose ofinspecting the same. E. Inspection Fees: Before any inspection is undertaken, the applicant shall pay to the City Building Department an inspection fee as established by the City Electrical Inspector and approved by the City Council by resolution which inspection fee, or schedule thereof, shall be available at the City Clerk's and Building Department's office during regular business hours. (Ord. 474, 4-7-1987) 10-3-6: INSTALLATION OF METERS AND OUTSIDE WIRING: A. Accessibility; Prohibited Locations: Meters must be placed in a location, free from 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. B. Meters must be installed on the outside of buildings at a height of not less than four and one-half feet (4 Y2 ') 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. 10-3-7: SPECIFICATIONS OF CIRCUIT WIRING: All buildings hereinafter erected to be used for public purposes such as, but not limited to, churches, stores, halls, school buildings, commercial garages, manufacturing establishments, auto camps, and gas service stations must be wired in conduit, or permissible metallic covered wire. All provisions herein are effective on final passage and approval and not retroactive. 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 City or any agent thereofbe held as assuming such liability by reason of inspection authorized herein or certificate ofinspection issued by the City Electrical Inspector. (Ord. 433, 5-21- 1984) 10-3-9: VALIDITY: Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter or ofthe Code hereby adopted be declared nnconstitutional 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. (2002 Code) ELECTRICAL CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2002 Page 5 of6 10-3-10: PENALTY: Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty ofa misdemeanor. (2002 Code) 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. 10-3-12: All ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, rescinded and annulled. 10-3-13: SAVINGS CLAUSE: This ordinance does not affect an action or proceeding commenced or right accrued before this ordinance takes effect. 10-3-14: DATE OF EFFECT: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on August 1,2003. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this 2.ath day of rn~ ' 2003, APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this ~dayof ~ ,2003. 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