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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2004-86 - 2002 Electrical Code01 �•� , l i, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16. OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED " ELECTRICAL CODE" TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2002 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND TO MAKE OTHER CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO ELECTRICAL LICENSING REGISTRATION AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR THE PHASING IN OF THE APPLICATION OF THE 2002 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; ESTABLISHING A TRI -ANNUAL REVIEW PERIOD; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVER4BILITY CLAUSE; INCLUDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of Georgetown, Texas to adopt the 2002 National Electrical Code and to require electrical licensing registration relating to the installation of electrical systems for all types of new building construction and the repair or replacement of electrical systems in existing buildings; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the adoption of the 2002 National Electrical Code and electrical licensing registration is necessary to protect the public for health safety and general welfare of the public within the city limits of Georgetown and the extra- territorial jurisdiction for those buildings connected to the City of Georgetown Electrical Utility; and 'SX-TIEREAS, the City Council has found that the present 1999 National Electrical Code have become obsolete and inadequate; and WHEREAS, the Building Standards Commission, appointed by the City Council, has {1) reviewed the effects of these regulations; (2) held public hearings related to same; and (3) made :ecormnendations to the City Council for adoption of same, as reflected in the attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the caption of this Ordinance will be/ has been published in the R'illianzson County Sun in compliance with the City Charter of the City of Georgetown. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the. preamble of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance implements the following Policies of the Century Plan — Policy Plan Element: Housing Policy 5.0 "All citizens have access to safe and adequate housing opportunities. " Further, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan, the City Council hereby finds that the enactment of this Ordinance is not inconsistent with or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies. Electrical •a • a No, Section 2. All projects that are under construction on the Effective Date of this Ordinance and all complete applications for a building permit accepted by the City of Georgetown on the Effective Date of this Ordinance shall be allowed to complete construction under the terms of the prior provisions of Articles I, III, and IV of Chapter 15.16 and shall not be required to meet the requirements of the 2002 National Electrical Code. All permit applications submitted after the Effective Date of this Ordinance shall comply with the terms of the Chapter 15.16 as amended by this Ordinance in its entirety. Section 3. All electricians that have City of Georgetown Electrical License on the Effective Date of this Ordinance shall be subject to the terms of Article H of Chapter 15.16 as shown on Exhibit A commencing on January 1, 2005. New requestors for electrical permits after the Effective Date of this Ordinance shall provide proof of meeting the State of Texas Electrical Licensing Law and those licenses shall be accepted for registration by the City of Georgetown. Section 4. The City Council has directed the Building Official to prepare a review of the newest updated versions of construction codes three years from the effective date of this Ordinance. Section 5. The 2002 National Electrical Code and electrical licensing registration requirements is hereby adopted by the City of Georgetown by replacing Chapter 15.16 of the Georgetown of the Georgetown Municipal Code of the City of Georgetown, Texas as provided in Exhibit A. Section 6. All Ordinances and Resolutions, or parts of Ordinances and Resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and no longer of any force and effect. Section 7 . If any provisions of this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application thereof, of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. Section 8. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in accordance with the terms of the City Charter of the City of Georgetown. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the AzI day of November 2004. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the i V,Aday of December 2004. City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney Electrical Code Ord, No, ♦ ;i Page 2 THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: Mayor Exhibit "A" Chapter 15.16 ELECTRICAL CODE 15.16.005 Purpose and Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code The purpose of this Chapter to assist in safeguarding persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. Except as otherwise specifically provided, all references to the term "Code" in this Chapter 15.16 shall be to the NFPA 70, 2002 National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, which is hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in whole except as otherwise specifically stated herein, and including the provisions of that Code pertaining to the registration with the City of Georgetown of the required State of Texas Electrical License for the protection of the public. 15.16.010 Enforcement of Code Provisions Article 80 of the Code, Administration and Enforcement, is specifically not adopted by the City. The administration and enforcement of this chapter shall primarily devolve upon the City Building Official or his/her representative. They shall have the right to inspect and enter upon all premises and surrounding property and the public as a whole when applying current state law allowing right of entry. The Police Department, City Electrical Department and the Fire Department shall also be charged with the enforcement of this chapter and shall, so far as possible, act to enforce this chapter. 15.16.010 Appeals Board Article 80.15 A, B, C, D, E, F of the Code are not adopted by the City. The Building Standards Commission shall be the appeals board for matters relating to interpretation and enforcement of the Code and to licensing registration. The Building Standards Commission will also consider appeals of any decisions made by a City Inspector in accordance with Article 80.15 G of the Code. The Building Standards Commission shall perform its duties in accordance with all applicable laws, including without limitation those ordinances and bylaws pertaining to the Building Standards Commission adopted and/or approved by the City Council. 15.15.020 Penalty for Violation of Chapter Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or who shall fail to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Each and every day's continuance of any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. In case of any such corporation, the officers and agents, and person or persons actually performing the work for such corporation shall be subject to the penalties herein provided. Any person violating any provision of this chapter or the Code as adopted is subject to punishment as provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances. rl Electrical Code Ord. No. 0 44(0 Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code 15.16.030 Licenses - Registrations, Permits Required No person shall enter upon the erecting, construction, alteration or change of any electrical installation, work, wiring or fitting or electrical machinery covered by this chapter until such person shall have first secured all necessary State of Texas license registration and permits as required by this chapter. 15.16.040 Supervision of Placement of Wires. Etc. The City Electrical Department or a regular franchised utility company, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to have general supervision over the placing, stringing or attaching of telegraph, telephone, electric light or other wires and cables, and the placing of all poles and appliances, within their own System, so as to prevent fires, accident or injury to persons or property; to cause all such wires and electric lights to be so placed, constructed, and guarded as not to cause fire, accident, or endanger the life or property of any inhabitant of the city; and all such lights and wires or electrical apparatus now existing, as well as those hereafter constructed and placed, shall be subject to such supervision. 15.16.050 When Wire is to be Disconnected A. In time of fire, severe weather conditions, or other emergency, where in the safety of lives or property may be endangered by the continued operation of electrical service wires or apparatus providing electrical current, such may be ordered disconnected by the City Electrical Department, the Mayor, the City Manager, the Fire Marshal, Fire Chief, Emergency Operation Coordinator, the Building Official, the Inspection Services Staff or the Chief of Police. Any such order shall be binding on every person owning or controlling such wire or apparatus and such wires or apparatus as may be designated by any of the above authorized officials shall be promptly disconnected and left disconnected until authorization from the City Building Official or designee is given to the electrical utility company for reconnection. B. The City Utility Department shall request the electrical service to be disconnected from any building and/or premises, except private residences and/or apartment buildings used as residences, each time such buildings or premises have a change of occupants and shall not be reconnected until authorized by the City Building Official or designee. C. The City Utility Billing Department shall request the electrical service be disconnected for private residences and/or apartment buildings when the occupant or owner, or the City Building Official or designee requests such action. The utility company shall not again supply electricity to such residence and/or apartment building until authorized to do so by the City Building Official or designee. D. The owners and/or the new occupants of such disconnected buildings and/or premises shall make application to the City Building Official or designee for the inspection. The fee for such inspection shall be set by the City Council. The electrical inspector shall make the inspection as soon as practicable, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, after such application is made. 15.16.60 Reserved Electrical Code Ord. No. S.00 " Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code ARTICLE 11. STATE OF TExAs LICENSE REGISTRATION 15.16.070 Definition For the purpose of this chapter, the "Commission" shall mean the Building Standards Commission of the City of Georgetown. 15.16.090 Categories of Electricians The City of Georgetown recognizes the same categories of electricians as the State of Texas as set forth in Chapter 1305 of the Texas Occupations Code. 15.16.100 Supervision All work shall be done under the general supervision of a licensed Master Electrician. 15.16.110 Qualifications- Requirements for Registration of State Licenses Any person meeting the requirements of the State of Texas for a particular category of license and possessing a valid license issued by the State of Texas shall be qualified to register that license in the City of Georgetown. 15.16.120 Reserved 15.16.130 Examinations of Electricians Examinations will be conducted by the State of Texas in accordance with the Texas Electrical Safety and License Act. 15.16.140 Reserved 15.16.150 Registration and Fees A. All electricians will register with the City of Georgetown at the Building Office prior to commencing any work. Every application shall show a valid State of Texas Driver's License Number, and provide the full name, date of birth, weight, height, color of eyes, color of hair, gender, residence address, business address, and a photo ID of the applicant issued by a government agency. The applicant shall be required to have his/her license and registration in his/her possession at all times while on the job. B. Registrations to be issued under the provisions of this article shall be issued only after the payment and collection of the following fees: CLASS ORIGINAL AND RENEWAL FEE Electrical Contractor $150.00 Electrical Code ©rd. No. Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code Electrical Sign Contractor $150.00 Master Electrician $75.00 Journeyman Electrician $25.00 Residential Wireman Restricted $25.00 Journeyman Sign Electrician $25.00 Building Maintenance Electrician $25.00 Apprentice Electrician $2.50 15.16.160 15.16.170 - .i 15.16.180 Renewal of City Registration A. Each registrant under the provisions of this article shall be entitled to renew his/her City Registration of his/her State of Texas Electrical License upon the payment of the renewal fee set forth above, provided such payment is made on or before the expiration date. Renewals shall be made every 2 years with City License registration expiring on December the 31St of that 2 -year period. B. If a registrant permits his/her registration to expire, license registration can be obtained by paying twice the amount of an original registration fee. The electrician shall meet the requirements of the Continuing Education requirement in the Texas Electrical, Safety and Licensing Act and provide proof at renewal. All State License shall be current at the time of renewal. 15.16.190 Transfer It is unlawful for any person to transfer his/her electrician's State of Texas license or City of Georgetown registration to allow the use of this license directly or indirectly by another person for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do electrical work. It is unlawful for any person not holding a State of Texas license or City of Georgetown registration to use the same of another, for purpose of doing electrical work or securing a permit to do electrical work. 15.16.200 Reserved 15,16.210 Revocation of Registration A. An electrical registration of any class issued by the City under the provisions of this ordinance may be suspended or revoked upon the unanimous decision of the Commission. B. Registrations may be suspended or revoked should the holder violate any provisions of the Code as adopted, State Law or City Ordinance or regulation relating to or governing electrical wiring, repairing or construction. In the event termination of a suspension or revocation of an electrical license registration should Electrical Code Ord. No,A00144(0 0014 Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code fall within the next registering year, the electrician shall be required to pay for that new registration in full. C. No registration shall be suspended or revoked unless the registrant shall have been given an opportunity to appear and be heard by the Commission. The registrant shall have at least ten (10) days written notice specifying the reason(s) for suspension or revocation. D. Certain Acts Prohibited. It shall be a violation of this Code for any person: 1. To display, permit to be displayed or to have in one's possession, any instrument purporting to be a registrant issued pursuant to this Code and the State of Texas license, knowing such instrument to be fictitious, canceled, suspended, revoked or altered. 2. To knowingly lend, transfer or permit the use of any registration for the purpose of performing or obtaining a permit for electrical work, to any person not entitled thereto under the provisions of this Code or the State of Texas. 3. To fail or refuse to surrender to the City Building Official or designee, on demand, an electrician's registration, which has been canceled, suspended, revoked or altered as provided by law. 4. To apply for, or have in one's possession, more than one (1) current license of the same type provided for in this Code or the State of Texas. 5. To use a false or fictitious name or address in any registration application, renewal, or dupli.;ate request, or knowingly make a false statement, conceal a material fact or otherwise commit fraud in making said application, renawal or duplicate request. 6. To employ as a Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice Electrician any person not then licensed as provided in this Code or the State of Texas. 7. To perform any electrical work requiring a State of Texas license or City of Georgetown registration, without said license/and or City registration or while said license is suspended or canceled. 8. To perform electrical work in any manner in violation of any restrictions imposed on a licensee. 9. To perform electrical work as a Journeyman or Apprentice Electrician on a job while not employed under the supervision of the Master Electrician of record of said job. 10. To fail to request a final inspection upon completion of all electrical wiring and installation requiring a permit. 11. To use a Contractors License to secure a permit while not a Master Electrician or having a Master employed by the person holding the Contractors License. 12. To perform electrical work as a licensed electrician or person for hire on any job permitted under a home owners permit or to secure a home owners permit and then allow someone else to perform the work. 15.16.220 Reserved 15.16.230 Reserved Electrical Code Ord. No. cz Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 —Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code 15.16.240 Suspension/Penalties A. The registration of any person may be suspended upon determination by the Commission that said registrant has committed any of the following offenses: 1. Taking out a permit in the name of person authorized to do the electrical work and thereafter permitting a person not authorized by this Code to perform the electrical work. 2. Tampering with, diverting from or in any way interfering with the proper action or registration of any electric meter. 3. Violating any provision of this Code, State law, City Ordinance or regulation relating to or governing electrical wiring, repairing, or construction while on probation imposed by the Commission. 4. Violating a term of probation or suspension. B. Suspension provided for in this Code shall in the first instance be for a period of up to six (6) months. For subsequent offenses said suspension shall be for a period of up to one (1) year. C. The suspension of any registration may be extended for a like period as the original suspension upon a final determination by the Commission that a registrant has been performing electrical work while his/her registration is suspended. Said suspension extension may be in addition to any other penalty assessed, as provided in this Code. 15.16.250 Surrender and Return of Registration Any registration which has been suspended pursuant to this Code shall be surrendered to and retained by the City Building Official or designee. At the end of the period of suspension, the surrendered registration shall be returned to the registrant and be valid under the provisions in this Chapter, provided: A. No further violations of this Chapter or the Code are committed by suspension period; and B. if the period of suspension extends beyond the normal expiration date of said registration, the registrant has paid all fees in accordance with this Chapter. 15.16.260 Reserved ARTICLE Ill. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS 15.16.270 Inspection Does Not Relieve Owner Responsibility This article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibilities of any person who owns, operates, or installs electrical wires, appliances, apparatus construction, or equipment for the damage to property or persons, injured by any defect therein nor shall the City or any agent thereof be deemed to assume any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized herein or the certificate of inspection issued by the City Building Official or designee. Electrical Code Ord. No. Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code 15.16.280 Permits Required A. No person shall commence the erection, construction, alteration or change of any electrical installation, machinery, apparatus, work or wiring in the City until a permit has been issued by the City Building Official or designee covering each installation to be made. B. When any wiring or apparatus is installed in such a manner that the same could be used for electric light or power purposes, it shall be deemed that the wiring or apparatus is used for such purposes and permit shall be required and inspection made as provided for such purpose. Co It shall be unlawful for the City Electric Department to do any wiring of any nature in or on any building, except power houses and substations of electric light, heat and power companies operating under a franchise granted by the City, for which a permit has not been issued, or to make any electrical connections to any building or electrical wiring or apparatus until a certificate of inspection or written statement authorizing connection has been issued by the City Building Official or designee. All persons operating under a regular franchise granted by the City shall, upon written notice by the City Building Official or designee, disconnect any circuit, main service wires, branch feeder wires, or distribution system, as designated by such notice, and shall not reconnect such installation except upon written permission from the City Building Official or designee. D. No permit shall be required for the installation of wires to operate telephone, telegraph or district messenger services, or repair or replacement of the same electrical equipment wiring or apparatus. 15.16.290 To Whom Permits Shall Be issued Permits required by the provisions of this article shall be issued only to those persons who have secured a State of Texas Electrical Contractor's and Electrical Sign Contractor's License and have registered with the City or his/her representative under the provisions of this ordinance or to a person whose home is owned and occupied by him/her. 15.16.300 Permit Fees A. Permit fees for Electrical work shall be set forth by the City Building Official or designee and adopted by the City Council. B. In case any work, for which a permit is required by this chapter, is started prior to obtaining said permit, the fee above specified shall be doubled. The payment of such doubled fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this chapter in the execution of work nor from other penalties prescribed herein. 15.16.310 Issuance --- Electrical Permit The City Building Official or designee shall issue an electrical permit showing the permit number, the building or house number, a description of the work to be conducted, and the name of the contractor. Electrical Code Ord, No. 004® Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code 15.16.320 Construction Power Service. General Construction power services shall be authorized for a period of time necessary for completion, final inspection, and testing of the building or structure's electrical system. This service is not to exceed six months for dwelling unit or one year for commercial or institutional occupancies. An extension may be granted by the City Building Official or designee for up to three months on dwelling unit construction sites and six months on commercial or industrial sites. Construction power service can be ordered disconnected at any time by the City Building Official or designee when the installation is declared unsafe or construction work ceases for a period of one month. Reconnection of construction service thus ordered shall not be reconnected until approved by the City Building Official or designee and a renewal fee is paid to the City utility department. A. Temporary Construction Power Poles. A temporary construction power pole shall be authorized to service not more than one construction site and only when the following requirements are met: 1. The responsible contractor applies for service at the City Utility Office; furnishes the assigned address for the site involved; certifies that a temporary metered construction power pole meeting city standards has been erected on the site within 60 feet of utility pole which is capable of providing the service; and the site has been marked with an address -sign clearly visible from the street. 2. The temporary power pole shall be long enough in length to be a minimum of 12 to 14 feet above grade after installation. Pole shall be set in the earth and shall be guyed to withstand lateral pressures of the service under normal weather and wind conditions and will provide a 12' clearance over driveways and an 18' clearance over public streets. 3. The temporary power pole shall be grounded as per City of Georgetown requirements and have a metered service of sufficient size to meet the construction needs. All receptacle outlets shall be protected by G.F.C.I's as required per Article 527.6 of the Code B. Permanent Construction Service. Permanent construction service may be authorized for a building or structure under construction provided that: 1. The permanent service equipment has been installed and the building is dried -in. 2. The service disconnect and service grounding system has been completed. 3. All construction feeders and branch circuits to be activated are installed and properly safe -guarded from electrical shock and overload. 4. A notice is posted on the main disconnect and all activated main and sub - panels indicating they are in-service and are not to be opened except by the responsible electrical contractor. 5. The system has been inspected and approved by the City Building Official or designee. Electrical Code Ord. No. Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code 6. The fuses in the main disconnect switch or the breaker shall be in place when the City Building Official or designee performs the permanent power inspection of the electrical work. Permanent construction service will be required on the building or structure prior to final inspection and certification by the City Building Official or designee. 15.16.330 Inspections Inspections by the City Building Official or designee shall be requested by the person performing electrical work for which a permit has been issued. The electrical inspector shall make the inspection as soon as practicable exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The electrical contractor, electrical sign contractor or the Master Electrician responsible may be required to be present at the construction site during the final inspection. 15.16.340 Work Not to be Concealed Work will not be concealed until inspected and approval given of such work by the City Building Official or designee. 15.16.350 Reserved 15.16.360 Approval Tag After inspecting any electrical wiring, the City Building Official or designee shall leavto notice in the form of a tag or label attached to the service entrance switch; which such notice shall clearly state whether the wiring is approved or is to be kept open for correction. 15.16.370 Defective Workmanship Any person engaged in the business of electrical construction or the installation of wiring or apparatus for electric light or power in the City who shall fail to correct any defect(s) in any work done by him after having been notified of such defect(s) by the City Building Official or designee and given a specified period of time within which to make such correction and fails or refuses within such time to correct such defect(s) in conformity with this ordinance or the lawful orders of the City Building Official or designee, shall not be issued any further permits until such defect(s) have been corrected. On any case in which any person shall continue to or persistently violate the provisions of this ordinance or the orders of the City Building Official or designee in relation to the same, the license of such person may be suspended or revoked upon recommendation by the Commission. 15.16.380 Certificates of Inspection On the satisfactory completion of the work covered by a permit in accordance with all ordinances and laws, the City Building Official or designee shall issue a certificate of inspection. The certificate of inspection shall certify that the work is in accordance with the rules governing the respective class to which it belongs. 15.16.390 Effect of Nonconforming Existing Work on Issuance of Certificate of Inspection Where a permit is issued for an addition to existing work, wherein the new work is satisfactorily completed, but the existing work to which it is connected does not conform to the rules laid down by this ordinance, the City Building Official or designee shall issue a Electrical Code Ord. No. 0200 Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code written statement to the effect that the new work complies with the rules, but that the existing work may not comply with the provisions of this ordinance. This statement shall constitute notice to the owner or other interested party that the entire installation may not comply with the provisions of this ordinance and may not prevent the issuance of a completion certificate for the new work. 15.16.400 Refusal of Certificate of Inspection The City Building Official or designee is hereby given the authority to refuse to issue a certificate of inspection for any addition, or extension to any electrical wiring in or on any building wherein it is determined that the wiring is in an unsafe condition. The City Building Official or designee shall refuse to issue a Certificate of Inspection and no electric light and power company shall connect electrical current to the same if any violations of this ordinance exist. 15.16.410 Routine Inspection It shall be the duty of the City Building Official or designee to inspect all electrical wiring and apparatus in the city at any time in order to ascertain whether such electrical wiring or apparatus is in any respect dangerous to life or property; and, if any part of such electrical wiring or apparatus is found to be in a defective or dangerous condition, the City Building Official or designee shall have the authority to take whatever action is necessary for safety of life and property. City Building Official or designee shall notify the property owner or tenant within a reasonable time of any defect and/or action taken. If the owner of such defective wiring or equipment shall refuse or fail to Comply with this requirement, he/she shall be held to be in direct violation of this ordinance. 15.16.420 Commercial Buildings --Raceways A. All commercial buildings shall be wired in raceways; B. All existing commercial buildings and those buildings used as residential -use buildings and thereafter converted to commercial usage, the requirement for the installation of raceway will be determined on a case by case basis by the City Building Official or designee and/or Building Standards Commission. ARTICLE IV. TECHNICAL PROVISIONS 15.16,430 2002 National Electrical Code A. The governing edition of the 2002 National Electrical Code shall be that edition accepted by an adopting Ordinance approved by the Commission and enacted by the City Council for the City of Georgetown. B. In the installation, construction, erection, repair, and maintenance of ail electrical wiring and apparatus, the rules and the requirements of the 2002 National Electric Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, together with such requirements and rules as are provided herein, shall be complied with and become a part of this Code. W] Electrical Code Ord. No. 004 4/0 Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code C. in the event of any conflict between the provisions of this ordinance and the National Electrical Code, the more stringent of the two Codes, as interpreted by the City Building Official or designee, shall prevail. 15.16.440 Services-mLocation All service entrance wires into a building specified by the City Electrical Department. extended through the outside building wall shall be located at a point on the building Where practical, all service conduits shall be on a street or alley side at such point as will avoid open service wires being placed over roofs or through courts, light and ventilating shafts, and over adjoining property. 15.16.450 Service --Support A. Where service wires enter a building through stucco, tiles, brick or other masonry walls, substantial support for the service wires must be provided, such support to be able to withstand the strain and weight of service drop and shall be installed by the contractor during the construction of the supporting wall and the location of same shall be designated by the City Electrical Department, B. Where service wires enter a building through other type walls, substantial support for the service must be provided, such support to consist of an approved one point terminal insulator of sufficient size to support the service for the distance and size wire involved, bolted through a major structural member of the building or structure and installed prior to the electrical rough4 inspection by the contractor. 15.16.460 Service --Entrance All service entrance wires making overhead entrances into buildings shall be carried in metal conduit with weatherproof service head, and the conduit shall be brought from the entrance to the fuse switch or breaker. The service entrance to the service switch cabinet shall be as short as possible, but in no case greater than three feet within the building without the special permission from the City Building Official or designee. Length of outside service wire extension beyond service head shall not be less than two feet. 15.16.470 Service --Mast A service mast is a service which penetrates a roof or supports a service drop. A mast shall be used anytime proper clearance cannot be achieved without penetrating the roof. A mast shall conform to the following specifications: A. Minimum 2" iMC or galvanized rigid conduit; B. No coupling above the roofline; C. Mast must penetrate a minimum of 18" above roof measured on the high side of conduit; D. Any mast over 3' in length (measured from high side of conduit) must be properly guyed so as to relieve the strain of the service drop; and E. Properly installed flashings and fittings must be installed to prevent leakage. 15.16.480 Service Lateral A. Underground secondary service conductors shall be run in 2 inch schedule 40 PVC conduit or better; Electrical Code Ord. No. R004- Y4 Chapte a - Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code B. Conduit trenches shall be left open until they are inspected and approved by the City Building Inspection Department or the City Electrical Department; C. Greater than 200 amp services for Laterals shall be installed in a minimum 3" Raceway. 15.16.490 Service Disconnects A. Single Family residences shall have a single current limiting service disconnect located or adjacent to its primary ser*iice equipment. This disconnect must be located on the building and not be a part of city distribution equipment; B. Commercial Occupancies 400 amps or less shall have a single disconnect located outside the building and adjacent to the service drop or lateral; C. Commercial Occupancies over 400 amps shall have a single disconnect located outside the building and adjacent to the service drop or lateral, unless service is designed and sealed by a State of Texas registered professional electrical engineer and approved by the Building Official; and D. Single Main rules can be set aside for unusual circumstances if sealed by a registered professional electrical engineer, Binding Official and the Building Standards Commission. 15.16.500 Meters --Types City Electric Department shall determine the type of metering and its location. 15.16,510 Meters --installation A. The meter shall be installed outside the building unless special permission is granted by the City Electrical Department, B. Under no circumstances shall any meter be moved or relocated unless authorization is given by employees of the City Electrical Department. C. For 1 & 2 Family Dwelling and Commercial applications. meters shall be placed between (4) four feet and (6) six feet above the finished grade measured to center of meter can. The City Electrical Department will furnish the meter can, but the contractor shall install them. If the height exceeds six feet special permission is required by the City Electrical Department. D. For three or more meters installed in anyone location, meters shall be installed not less than four feet from finished grade and no more than six feet from finish grade. Special installation shall be approved by the City Inspection Department or City Electrical Building Official. 15.16.520 Circuit Wire Sizes --- Copper Electrical Code Ord. No. A0041VA Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code A. Wire of size not smaller than No.12 AWG shall be used for lighting distribution circuits from panels to outlets. B. Exceptions are in residential installations wherein No.14 AWG wire may be used for switch legs serving not more than 600 watts. All utility outlets shall be minimum No.12 AWG. C. Control wiring maybe a No.14 AWG conductor and must be fused by not more than 15 amperes. D. Electrical Conductors of No.14 AWG for branch circuits shall not be allowed; 15.16.530 Aluminum Conductors A. Aluminum and copper -clad aluminum conductors of sizes smaller than No. 6 AWG shall not be used. B. Aluminum and copper -clad aluminum conductors of sizes No.6 AWG and larger may be used with approved devices and terminals provided suitable oxidation inhibitors are used on all terminals, and splices are made as specified in a UL listing for the device being used. 15.16.540 Installation of outlets. Switches Receptacle Boxes, Smoke detectors A. All lighting outlets, switches, and receptacle boxes shall be attached to the wood, steel, drywall or masonry framing of the building in accordance with the manufactu!-er's written instruction. B. All switch and receptacle devices will be U.L. approved. No "quick wire" devices are allowed. Wiring must be attached to the device with factory screws or factory screw and pressure plates. No hush in pressure devices shall be allowed;All Smoke Detectors shall be connected to dedicated circuits and not on Arch Fault Circuits; C. GFCI's installed in the kitchens and bathrooms shall be provided with a re -set type of receptable outlets in the kitchen and bathroom areas and not at one point of re -set such as the main disconnect panel 15.16.550 Outlets -Residential A. For general wiring of dwellings restricted to residential use, including apartments, hotels and motels, not more than twelve (12) outlets shall be permitted on anyone (1) branch circuit. B. Refrigerator shall be on a dedicated circuit. C. In the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, dining room, or similar area of a dwelling unit, the two or more 20 ampere small appliance branch circuits shall consist of no more than 6 outlets on each circuit. fiK3 Electrical Code Ord, No. AOO V , Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code 15.16.560 Grounding The grounding and bonding methods shall comply with 2002 National Electrical Code as adopted and as specified by this section for each service installed, including but not limited to: A. An underground metallic water pipe shall not be used as the only grounding electrode for a service; B. Primary Electrode: Due to the amount of rock in the Georgetown area, Article 250-50(c), "Concrete -Encased Electrode" shall apply to that of all new construction within the corporate city limits and the ET J areas where the City of Georgetown supplies and inspects for Electrical service installations, C. The grounding and bonding systems for the new construction of Commercial and metal or steel structures shall meet the requirements of the 2002 National Electrical Code and those as specified herein; D. Bonding and/ or grounding conductors shall be installed so as to prevent contact between dissimilar metal(s); E. No gas piping shall be permitted to be used for grounding purposes; F. For that of existing structures where the encasement of the primary electrode in concrete is not feasible for a service up -grade, change out, repair, or addition of Services, at least orle (1) grounding electrode of the type specified in Article's 250- 50 and/or 250-52 of the 2002 National Electrical Cade as adopted shall apply; G. The interior metal water piping system shall be bonded to the service grounding system with a conductor as per the 2002 National Electrical Code as adopted, the point of attachment shall be accessible. This requirement shall apply to both new construction and up -grade, change out, repair, or addition of services of existing structures; I -I. All water softener systems shall have a bonding jumper, #6 or larger, between incoming water supply piping and outgoing treated water piping; and shall be installed with an approved bonding clamp inside the wall with accessibility to the clamps; 1. Two Concrete Encased Electrodes shall be installed when the water piping is a non-metallic material; and J. Concrete Encased Electrodes shall be used for the grounding for light poles. Electrical Code Ord. No. A00114(0. Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code 14 15016.570 Safeguards A. Color coding of conductors: 1. Single Phase 120/240 Volt System Phase: A B Neutral 2. Three Phase 120/240 Volt center tap Delta System. Phase: A Black %B Orange (high leg) C Red Neutral White I Three Phase 480 Volt Delta System Phase: A Brown B Yellow C Purple 4, Three Phase 120/208 Volt WYE System Phase: A B C Neutral 5, Three Phase 277/480 Volt WYE System Phase: A B C Neutral Black Red Blue White Brown Yellow Purple Natural Gray B. Terminal Blocks are to be used in the connection of conductors within gutters. C. On gutters serving new multiple services the electrical contractor will furnish terminal blocks with the capacity to serve the maximum number of available services (tenants). D. When adding a meter (tenant) to an existing gutter service, the electrical contractor will be responsible for setting all meter cans and related equipment and furnishing tails long enough to access the existing terminal blocks. Community Owned Utilities will make connections after the service has passed inspection and meter is set. Under no circumstances is the electrical contractor to tie in the service before it is inspected. E. All gutters shall be marked on the exterior with available voltage, amperage and phases. Electrical Code Ord. No. d100444. Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 —Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code 15.16.580 Installation of Cabinets and Panel Requirements A. All main and branch circuit panels shall be attached to wall or panel mountings with screws, studs, or toggle bolts. B. All panels installed for electrical disconnecting means shall be installed with spare spaces and raceways for future use: 1. For each panel in residential buildings, a minimum of one (1) spare one -inch raceway shall be installed from the panel to an accessible location in the attic or crawlspace for recessed panels only. All disconnect panels installed in residential occupancies must be large enough to accommodate the present load requirements and have at least three (3) spare circuits for future use. 2. For each panel installed in commercial buildings, the requirements for that of paragraph (1) of this section shall apply; except that all disconnect panels installed in commercial occupancies shall provide at least four (4) spare circuits for future use. 15.16.590 Engineers Seal Required In accordance with the Texas Engineering Practice Act, all drawings pertaining to non - dwelling construction projects of five thousand (5,000) square feet or more shall bear the seal of an engineer licensed in the State of Texas. The Building Official is hereby authorized to require at his/her discretion, said seal to be placed upon drawings for non - dwelling construction projects of lessor square footage. Electrical Code Ord, No. ca 00 Chapter 15.16 Revisions — Exhibit A 2004 — Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code