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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 3380AN ORD BAKER,~ NAT I 01~ ORDINANCE NO. 2 3 $ 0 INANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE :IELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ~L ELECTRICAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED as follows: Chapter 1 amended to read as Sections: by the Council of the City of Bakersfield SECTION 1. i.32 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby follows: Chapter 15.32 ELECTRICAL CODE 15.32.010 15.$2.020 15.32.050 15.32.065 15.32.080 15.32.110 15.32.115 15.32.120 15.32.130 t5.32.140 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 Adm'nlstratlve Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code. Section 302(d) added - Permit appllcant. Secl'lon 306(c) added - Meter re-sets. Amendments to National Electrical Code, 1990 Edltlon. Seci'ion 230-57 added - Special residentlal requirements. Article 230-62(c) added - Service equipment protection - Residential. Article 230-70(a) amended - Location of service disconnects. Artlcle 250-81 amended - Grounding electrode. Article 300-13(c) added - Grounding terminals. Art lcle 300-21 amended - Spread of fire or products of combustion. Article 310, Tables amended - Conductors for general wiring. Article 331-3(5) deleted - Electrical nonmetallic tubing - Uses permitted. Article 333 deleted - Armored cable. Article 336-3 amended - Uses permitted. Article 410-16(c) amended - Lighting flxture support in suspended ceilings. 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 fixture installation in areas subject to thermal insulation. Artlcle 440-4(b) amended - Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment nameplate requirements. Article 680-25(d) exceptlon No. 1 deleted - Swimming pool panelboard grounding. Fee schedule. 15.32.010 Adoption. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, that cer- tain compilation of administrative'provisions known and designated as the Uniform Administrative Code for the National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition, sponsored and copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, and that certain electrical code known and designated as the National Electrical Code, 1990 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 Deletion of certain sections of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National El ectrlcal Code. Sections 203, 204, and Table 3-A of the Uniform Administrative Code for the National Electrical Code 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 - 2 - (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) ~ome 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- mit and inspection shall be required before such person, firm or corporation re-sets an electric meter. 15.32.080 Amendments to National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition. The following sections are added to, amended or deleted from the National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition: Articles 230-57, 230-62(c), 230-70(a), 250-81, 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) For residences, the service entrance conduit shall be rigid metal conduit for overhead services. - 3 - (b) Single family dwellings, with a dwelling area of 800 square feet or more with an initial electrical load of 10 K.W. or more, shall have installed a minimum lO0 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 a minimum of one (1) lighting circuit for every 500 square feet of area. 15.32.115 Artlcle 230-62 (C) added - 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) In the event the residence is not served by natural gas, and a temporary power permit is issued, an electrical release must be approved by the Building Department prior to occupancy. - 4 - 15.32.120 Article 230-70(a) amended - Location of service dlsconnects. 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 laps 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 s 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) Added - 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 Artlcle 300-21 amended - Spread of fire or products of co~bustlon. 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: - 5 - (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 I4) inches long and extending ~ to ~ inch through the wall. Chases shall be secure~ 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 - nonmetal ic 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 4305(b) Exception 1 of the Uniform Building Code shall apply unless approved by I.C.B.O. 15.32.146 Article 310, Tables amended - Conductors for general wirln~. Article 310 of the National Electrical Code is amended by deleting Tables 310-17, 18, and 19. - 6 - 15.32.148 Article 331-3 (1) & (6) deleted - Electrical nonmetallic tubing - Uses permitted. Article 331-3 of the National Electrical Code is amended by deleting permitted use numbers (1) & (5). 15.32.150 Article 333 deleted - Armored cable. Article 333 of the National Electrical Code, 1990 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 two-family dwellings or multifamily dwellings except as prohibited in Section 336-4. Where installed in cab4e trays, cables shall be identified for this use. (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 NM~]. 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 protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at least 1/16 inch (1.59 mm) thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or sim- ilar finish. (c) In existing buildings originally wired with nonmetallic-sheathed cable; minor additions, alterations and ~-epairs may be installed with like materials under the following conditions: ~rior approval is obtained from the Building Department. 2. The work is of a minor nature. 3. The original wiring is in conformity with the Flational Electrical Code. - 7 - 15.32.162 Article 410-16(c) amended - Llghtlng fixture support in suspended celllngs. 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: ae Fixtures must be secured to the suspended ceiling system with clips, or minimum No. 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 frc~ 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. dJ Tandem-mounted fixtures may utilize one wire for the corners of two fixtures. ee Wires may be slack when the fixture weighs less than 56 lbs. 15.32.164 Artlcle 410-65(b) amended - Fire-resistant construction - Llghtlng flxtures. Article 410-65(b) of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding the following sections: (I) Recessed incandescent fixtures shall have a five- sided enclosure as follows: ae Enclosure material shall have same rating as ceiling material. Enclosure joints shall overlap and be made secure. 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 Ivaries with design numbers). - 8 - 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 - Alr-condltloning 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) exceptlon No. 1 deleted - Swimming pool panelboard grounding. Article 680-25(d) of the National Electrical Code is amended by deleting Exception No. 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: ~. For issuing each permit ........................ $15.00 1. For issuing each supplemental permit ........ $ 6.00 - 9 - Be 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.) $0.05 per square foot: a. Vehicle service station buildings. b. Drinking or dining establishments. c. Power or pumping stations. $0.03 per square foot: a. Dwellings, excluding attached garages. b. NoteIs, motels, apartment houses, etc. c. Manufacturing or assembly plants. d. Vehicle service station open canopies. e. Woodworking establishments, factories and f. Any occupancy not otherwise listed. repair. 3. $0.015 per square foot: -a. Office buildings b. Stores and markets Iwholesale or retail). c. Schools, churches and assembly buildings. d. ~ospitals, 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 a swimming pool, Each ....................................... $30.00 - 10- 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: 1. 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 multloutlet assemblies, each 5 feet or fraction thereof may be considered as one outlet. 2. Lighting Fixtures, For lighting fixtures, sockets or other lamp-holding devices. First 20 each ............................... $ .75 Additional fixtures, each ................... $ .45 For pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures, each ................... $ .75 For theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies, each .............. $ .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. 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 -11- 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 and other motor- driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus. 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 (NP), 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 ...................... $ 7.50 Over lO 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 motor, 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 potable tools. 7. Signs, Outline Lighting and Marquees. ~or 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 system or marquee, Each .......................................... $ 3.00 -12- 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 .......................................... $?5.00 9. r~iscellaneous 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. 0. Other Inspections and Fees. 1. 4nspections outside of normal business hours ................................... $30.00 per hr. (minimum charge--two hours) 2. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 305(h) ....................... $30.00 per hr. inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated .................. $30.00 per hr. (minimum charge--one-half hour) Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans ................................ $30.00 per hr. E. Standard Minimum Fee. 1. The standard minimum fee for issuance of each permit ........................... $30.00 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. .......... 000 .......... - 13- 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 JUL 8 1 1§§I , by the following vote: AYES; COUNCILMEMSERS, EOWARD~S, DeMOND. SMITH BRUNNI, PETERSON. McDERMO~-r SALVAGGIO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS' CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED JUL 3 1 1991 CLARENCE E. MEDDERS MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED as to tom: CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfleld LCM/kg ELECTRIC1 6-24-91 - 14- AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ) ss. County of Kern) CAROL WILLIAMS, Being duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is the duly appointed, acting and of Bakersfield; and that on the 6th day posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall, a the fo]lowing: Ordinance No. 3380 City Council at a meeting held on the 31st and entitled: qualified City Clerk of the City of August , 1991 she full, true and correct copy of , passed by the Bakersfield day of July 1991 , NSAOPD /s/ CAROL WILLIAMS CITY CLERK of the City of Bakersfield By: -~;' )~.~. - DEPUTY City Clerk