HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 3245ORDINANCE NO. 3245 , NEW SERIES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 15.32 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.32
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
15.32.010
15.32.020
15.32.050
15.32.065
15.32.080
15.32.110
15.32.115
15.32.118
15.32.130
15.32.140
15.32.142
15.32.146
15.32.148
15.32.150
15.32.160
15.32.162
Adoption.
Deletion of certain sections of the Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code.
Section 302(d) added - Permit applicant.
Section 306(c) meter re-sets.
Amendments to National Electrical Code, 1987 Edition.
Section 230-57 added - Special residential
requirements.
Article 230-62(c) added - Residential Meter - Sets.
Article 230-70(a) amended - Service disconnect
locations.
Article 250-81 amended - Grounding electrode.
Article 300-13(c) amended - Grounding terminals.
Article 300-21 amended - Materials in fire-rated
construction.
Article 310, Tables 310-16 through 310-31 amended
- Ampacity tables.
Article 331 3(5) deleted - ENT; Uses permitted.
Article 333 deleted - Armored cable.
Article 336-3 amended - Uses permitted.
Article 410-16(c) amended - Lighting fixture support.
15.32.164
15.32.166
15.32.168
15.32.169
15.32.170
Article 410-65(b) amended - Fire resistant
construction; Lighting fixtures.
Article 410-66(b) amended - Lighting fixtures in
thermal insulation.
Article 440-4(b) amended - AC nameplate
requirements.
Article 680-25(d) exception No. 1 deleted -
Swimming pool panel grounding.
Fee schedule.
15.32.010 Adoption.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter that cer--
tain administrative provisions known and designated as the
National Electrical Code, 1987 Edition, sponsored and copyrighted
by the International Conference of Building Officials, and that
certain electrical codes known and designated as the National
Electrical Code, 1987 Edition, published and sponsored by the
National Fire Protection Association, three copies of both codes
having heretofore been filed with the city clerk of the city for
use and examination by the public, are adopted as the electrical
code of the city, and each provision and portion thereof, except
as otherwise in this chapter provided, is referred to and made a
part of this chapter to the same effect as if fully set forth in
this chapter.
15.32.020
Deletioo of certain sections of the Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code.
Sections 203, 204, and Table 3-A of the Uniform
Administrative Code provisions are deleted and superseded by the
applicable sections of sections 15.04.030 through 15.04.170.
15.32.050 Section 302(d) added - Permit applicant.
Section 302 of the Uniform Administrative Code for the.
National Electrical Code is amended by adding section 302(d) to
read as follows:
(d) Applicant. An application for an electrical per-
mit may be filed (made) by any one (1) of the following:
(1) Qualified Installer. 'A qualified installer
is a person, firm or corporation holding a valid Contractor's
License to perform such work in this jurisdiction; or
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(2) Maintenance Electrician. In lieu of an
individual permit for each installation or alteration, an annual
permit may, upon application therefore, be issued to any person,
firm or corporation regularly employing one (1) or more electri-
cians for installation and maintenance of electrical wiring,
devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment on premises owned or
occupied by the applicant for the permit. The application for
such annual permit shall be made in writing to the Chief
Electrical Inspector and shall contain a description of the prem-
ises within which work is to be done under the permit. Within not
more than fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar
month, the permit, firm or corporation to which an annual permit
is issued shall transmit to the Chief Electrical Inspector a
report of all electrical work which has been done under the annual
permit during the preceding month; or
(3) Home Owners. The Chief Electrical Inspector
may issue to an individual a homeowner's permit authorizing said
individual to install, alter, change or repair any electrical
wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment in, on or
about a single family dwelling of which said individual is owner
and in which he resides or intends to reside, but not elsewhere,
provided that electrical work authorized under any such homeowner"s
permit shall be done personally by the owner.
15.32.065 Section 306(c) meter re-sets.
Except for emergency and maintenance conditions, a per-
mir and inspection shall be required before such person, firm or
corporation re-sets an electric meter.
15.32.080 Amendments to National Electrical Code, 1987 Edition.
The following sections are added to, amended or deleted
from the National Electrical Code, 1987 Edition: Articles 230-57,
230-62(c), 230-70(a), 300-13(c), 300-21, 310, 331-3, 333, 336-3,
410-16(c), 410-65(b), 410-66(b), 440-4(b), 680-25(d) as set forth
in Sections 15.32.110 through 15.32.169.
15.32.110 Section 230-57 added - Special residential requirements.
Section 230 (Services) of the National Electrical Code
is amended by adding the following article:
230-57 Special Residential Requirements.
(a) In residences, the service entrance conduit shall
be rigid conduit for overhead services.
(b) Single family dwellings, with a dwelling area in
excess of 800 square feet or more with an initial electrical load
of 10 K.W. or more, shall have installed a minimum 100 ampere 3
wire service.
(c) The panel-board shall be capable of supplying not
less than 20 branch circuits.
(d) A one (1) inch raceway for future circuits shall
be installed from the service panel to accessible attics or crawl
spaces beneath floors.
(e) Dwelling shall have one (1) lighting circuit for
every 500 square feet of area.
15.32.115 Article 230-62 Addition - Service equipment protection
- Residential.
Article 230-62 of the National Electrical Code is
amended by adding the following section:
(c) Residential: Electrical meter installation upon
completion of the rough electrical inspection.
(1) To minimize the possibility of energizing
incomplete circuits, one of the following shall apply:
a. Install one breaker only for temporary
power requirements. This breaker shall energize the laundry
receptacle, which shall be GFCI protected during the period of
construction.
b. If additional breakers are installed,
only the breaker serving temporary power shall have a circuit con-
ductor connected.
c. If additional breakers are installed and
the circuit conductors connected, the electrical panel cover shall
be locked shut, with keys distributed only to personnel authorized
by the electrical contractor or his representative.
(2) The electrical panel dead-front shall be
secured in place at all times.
(3) If the residence is not served by gas, the
electrical release for temporary power must be approved by the
Building Department.
15.32.118 Article 230-70(a) amended - Location of Service
Disconnects.
Article 230-70(a) of the National Electrical Code is
amended by adding the following sections:
(1) When buildings are located within 50 feet of the
dwelling, and limited to two (2) 15-20 amp circuits and one (1) 30
amp circuit, the service disconnect and overcurrent device located
on or in the dwelling shall be allowed as the required disconnect.
circuit.
(2) There shall be no taps allowed off of the 30 amp
15.32.130
amended by
15.32.140
amended by
Article 250-81 amended - Grounding electrode.
Article 250-81 of the National Electrical Code is
adding the following sentence:
On building construction, where concrete
footings are placed, a grounding electrode
complying with Article 250-81(c) shall be
installed.
Article 300-13(c) amended - Grounding terminals.
Article 300-13 of the National Electrical Code is
adding a new paragraph (c) as follows:
(c) All grounding terminations shall be made-up,
except for attachment to devices, prior to
rough inspection.
15.32.142 Article 300-21 amended - Spread of fire or products of
combustion.
Article 300-21 of the National Electrical Code is
amended by adding the following sections:
(a) Panelboard, flush or semi-flush mounted in fire
rated walls shall be fire rated or be provided with an enclosure
of the same rating as the wall.
(b) In order to establish an acceptable method of
installation for nonmetallic boxes, conduits and cables in fire-
resistive walls and ceilings, the following restrictions shall
apply:
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(1) Walls.
a. Boxes - only nonmetallic boxes approved
for this specific use as evidenced by Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) or the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
Research Committee report shall penetrate the wall finish.
Installations shall comply with the following:
1. No more than two boxes in any stud
space.
2. Within a single stud space, boxes
shall not penetrate both sides of
the wall.
3. Any gaps between the box edges and
the wall opening shall be closed with
wall taping and compound or spackling
compound.
b. Cables - nonmetallic cables penetrating
fire-resistive walls shall be installed in essentially tight-
fitting metal chases made of rigid conduit, EMT, Thru-box, or min-
imum 26 gauge steel redundant not less than four (4) inches long
and extending ¼ to ½ inch through the wall. Chases shall be
secured to a framing member and any space between the chase and
wall opening shall be closed with wall-taping and compound. After'
cables are installed, the chases shall be filled with a fire-
resistive material; such as, Dow Corning Silicone RTV Foam or
wall-taping compound.
c. Conduits - nonmetallic conduits shall not.
penetrate a fire-resistive wall. A transition shall be made to
EMT or rigid metal conduit and shall extend at least twelve (12)
inches on both sides of the wall.
(2) Ceilings. Nonmetallic boxes and conduits
shall not be permitted to be installed where they will pierce the
fire resistive finish in ceilings requiring protection of
openings. Generally, Section 4303(b) (6) of the Uniform Building
Code shall apply unless approved by I.C.B.O.
15.32.146 Article 310, Tables 310-16 through 310-27 amended -
Conductors for general wiring.
Article 310 of the National Electrical Code is amended
by deleting Tables 310-17, 18, 19 and 22 through 27.
15.32.148 Article 331-3(5) deleted - Electrical nonmetallic
Tubing - Uses permitted.
Article 331-3 of the National Electrical Code is
amended by deleting permitted use number (5).
15.32.150 Article 333 deleted - Armored cable.
Article 333 of the National Electrical Code, 1987
Edition, is not adopted as part of the ordinance codified in this
chapter and is deleted.
15.32.160 Article 336-3 amended - Uses permitted.
Article 336-3 of the National Electrical Code is
amended to read as follows:
Uses permitted. Type NM and NMC cables shall be per-
mitted to be used in one- and t~o-family dwellings or multifamily
dwellings except as prohibited in Section 336-4. For the purpose
of this Article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor
designed for human habitation which is level with or above fin-
ished grade of exterior wall line of fifty percent (50%) or more
of its perimeter.
(a) Type NM. Type NM cable shall be permitted for
both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations. It
shall be permissible to install or fish Type NM cable in air voids:
in masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or'
subject to excessive moisture or dampness.
(b) Type NMC. Type NMC cable shall be permitted:
(1) for both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist, damp, or
corrosive locations; (2) in outside and inside walls of masonry
block or tile; (3) in a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or
adobe and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish.
(c) In existing buildings originally wired with
nonmetallic-sheathed cable; minor additions, alterations and
repairs may be installed with like materials under the following
conditions:
1. Prior approval is obtained from the
Building Department.
2. The work is of a minor nature.
3. The original wiring is in conformity
with the National Electrical Code.
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15.32.162 Article 410-16(c) amended - Lighting fixture support in
suspended ceilings.
Article 410-16(c) of the National Electrical Code is
amended by adding the following section:
(1) Drop-in fixtures shall be installed as follows:
Fixtures must be secured to the main runners
with clips, minimum No. 8 sheet-metal or
self-tapping screws.
A 2' by 4' fixture and a 2' by 2' fixture
shall have not less than two #12 supporting
wires from opposing corners of the fixture
housing to a building structural member.
A 4' by 4' fixture shall have not less than
four #12 support wires, one at each corner.
Tandem-mounted fixtures may utilize one wire
for the corners of two fixtures.
Wires may be slack when the fixture weighs
less than 56 lbs.
15.32.164 Article 410-65(b) amended - Fire-resistant construction
- Lighting fixtures.
Article 410-65(b) of the National Electrical Code is
amended by adding the following sections:
(1) Recessed incandescent fixtures shall have a five-
sided enclosure as follows:
Enclosure material shall have same rating as
ceiling material.
b. Enclosure joints shall overlap and be made
secure.
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Shall have a minimum clearance of (3") inches
on all sides and top.
(2) Recessed fluorescent-type fixtures shall be
enclosed as per U.L. design number (varies with design numbers).
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Exception: Fire rated fixtures installed as per the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
15.32.166
amended by
Article 410-66(b) amended - Lighting fixture
installation in areas subject to thermal insulation.
Article 410-66(b) of the National Electrical Code is
adding the following sentences:
Recessed lighting fixtures installed in areas subject
to thermal insulation shall be provided with an
insulation dam which will totally enclose and provide
ventilation for the recessed portion of the fixture.
The dam shall be in place at the time of rough
electrical inspection.
15.32.168 Article 440-4(b) amended - Air-conditioning and
refrigerating equipment nameplate requirements.
Article 440-4(b) of the National Electrical Code is
amended by adding the following sections:
(1) U.L. listing for air-conditioning equipment (ACAV)
states in part, "where the marking specifies fuses, the equipment
is intended to be protected only by fuses"
(2) Where maximum fuse size is stated, only dual-
element fuses will be accepted.
15.32.169 Article 680-25(d) exception No. 1 deleted - Swimming
pool panelboard grounding.
Article 680-25(d) of the National Electrical Code is
amended by deleting Exception No. 1.
15.32.170 Fee schedule.
A fee shall be paid to the building department at the
time of application for each permit in accordance with the follow-
ing schedule:
A. For issuing each permit ........................ $15.00
1. For issuing each supplemental permit ........ $ 6.00
New Building or Structure. The following fees shall be
applied to the nearest one hundred square feet of building
area. (Includes fee for service and temporary construction
power.)
1. $0.05 per square foot:
a. Vehicle service station buildings.
b. Drinking or dining establishments.
c. Power or pumping stations.
2. $0.03 per square foot:
a. Dwellings, excluding attached garages.
b. Hotels, motels, apartment houses, etc.
c. Manufacturing or assembly plants.
d. Vehicle service station open canopies.
e. Woodworking establishments, factories and repair.
f. Any occupancy not otherwise listed.
3. $0.015 per square foot:
a. Office buildings
b. Stores and markets (wholesale or retail).
c. Schools, churches and assembly buildings.
d. Hospitals, nursing homes and child nurseries.
4. $0.01 per square foot:
a. Residential garages, carports and accessory building.
b. Commercial garages and carports.
c. Warehouses and shell-type buildings up to and including
five thousand square feet.
5. $0.0075 per square foot:
a. That portion of warehouses and shell-type buildings in
excess of five thousand square feet.
b. Storage garages and aircraft hangars where no repair
work is being done.
Private Swimming Pools. For new private, residential, in-
ground swimming pools for single-family and multifamily
occupancies including a complete system of necessary branch
circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting,
water pumping and other similar electrical equipment
directly related to the operation of ~ swimming pool,
Each ...................................... $30.00
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For other types of pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas and
alterations to existing swimming pools, use the UNIT FEE
SCHEDULE.
7. Temporary Power Service. For a temporary service power
pole or pedestal including all pole or pedestal-mounted
receptacle outlets and appurtenances,
Each ....................................... $15.00
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS (Where the use
of square footage is impractical).
Note: The following do not include permit issuance fees:
Receptacle, Switch and Lighting Outlets. For receptacle,
switch, lighting or other outlets at which current is used
or controlled, except services, feeders and meters.
First 20, each .............................. $ .75
Additional outlets, each .................... $ .45
Note: For multioutlet assemblies, each 5 feet or fraction
thereof may be considered as one outlet.
Lighting Fixtures, For
lamp-holding devices.
First 20 each ............................... $
Additional fixtures, each ................... $
For pole or platform-mounted
lighting fixtures, each ................... $
For theatrical-type lighting
fixtures or assemblies, each .............. $
lighting fixtures, sockets or other
.75
.45
.75
.75
Residential Appliances. For fixed residential appliances
or receptacle outlets for same, including wall-mounted
electric ovens; counter-mounted cooking tops; electric
ranges, self-contained room, console, or through-wall air
conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders;
dishwashers; washing machines; water heaters; clothes
dryers; or other motor-operated appliances not exceeding
one horsepower (HP) in rating,
Each ........................................ $3.00
Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor--
driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see
Power Apparatus.
o
Nonresidential Appliances. For residential appliances and
self-contained factory-wired, nonresidential appliances not
exceeding one horsepower (HP), kilowatt (KW), or kilovolt-
ampere (KVA), in rating including medical and dental
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devices; food, beverage, and ice cream cabinets; illuminated
show cases; drinking fountains, vending machines; laundry
machines; or other similar types of equipment,
Each ........................................ $3.00
Note: For other types of air conditioners
driven appliances having larger electrical
Power Apparatus.
and other motor.-
ratings, see
5. Power Apparatus. For motors, generators, transformers,
rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial
heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking
equipment and other apparatus, as follows:
Rating in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (KW),
kilovolt-amperes (KVA), or kilovolt-amperes-
reactive (KVAR):
Up to and including 1, each. $ 3.00
Over 1 and not over 10, each~[[~[~[~[~[~[i~[[[~ $ 7.50
Over 10 and not over 50, each ..................... $15.00
Over 50 and not over 100, each .................... $30.00
Over 100, each .................................... $45.00
Note:
For equipment or appliances having more than one motors,
transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the combined rat-~
ings may be use.
These fees include all switches, circuit breakers,
contractors, thermostats, relays and other directly
related control equipment.
6. Busways. For trolley and plug-in-type busway, each 100
feet or fraction thereof .......................... $ 4.50
Note: An additional fee will be required for lighting
fixtures, motors and other appliances that are connected to
trolley and plug-in type busways. No fee is required for
portable tools.
Signs, Outline Lighting and Marquees. For signs, outline
lighting systems or marquees supplied from one branch
circuit,
Each ........................................... $15.00
For additional branch circuits within the same sign, out-
line lighting sys.t.e.m ?.r ma.r.q.u.ee.,
Each ................................ $ 3.00
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Services. For services of 600 volts or less and not over
200 amperes in rating,
Each .......................................... $18.50
For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to
1000 amperes in rating,
Each .......................................... $37.50
For services over 600 volts or over 1000 amperes in rating,
Each .......................................... $75.00
9. Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors. For
electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which
a permit is required but for which no fee is herein
set forth ..................................... $11.00
Note: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one
or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power
apparatus, busways, signs or other equipment.
D. Other Inspections and Fees.
Inspections outside of normal business
hours ...................................
(minimum charge--two hours)
$30.00 per hr..
2. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions
of Section 305(h) ....................... $30.00 per hr.
Inspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated ..................
(minimum charge--one-half hour)
$30.00 per hr.
4. Additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to approved
plans ................................ $30.00 per hr.
SECTION 2.
This ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the
City Charter provisions and shall become effective thirty (30)
days from and after the date of its passage.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed
and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular
meeting thereof held on July 19~ 1989 , by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ANTHONY, De~ON D, SMITH, RATTY, t~F~-~. McDERMOr~, BALVAGGIO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER~: iNone
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS P~t erson
A~STAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: N~n ~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
July 19, 1989
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
CITY ATTORNEY--of the City of Bakersfield
LCM/meg
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) ss.
County of Kern)
CAROL WILLIAMS, Being duly sworn,
That she is the duly appointed,
of Bakersfield; and that on the
posted on the Bulletin Board at
the following: Ordinance
City Council at a meeting held on
and entitled:
deposes and says:
acting and qualified City Clerk of the City
21st day of July , 19 89 she
City Hall, a. full, true and correct copy of
No. 3245 , passed by the Bakersfield
the ~ day of July , 19 ~,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
NSAOPD
/s/ CAROL WILLIAMS
CITY CLERK of the City
~PUT~ City Ct~Yk/ ~
of Bakersfield