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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1938 ORDINANCE NO. 1938 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CERTAIN REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 3, PART 2 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1990 EDITION WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO, AND AMENDING, ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION l. That Chapter 3, Part 2 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated as part of this Ordinance. Three (3) copies of said Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy hereof to be published once in the official newspaper within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of June , 1991. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: of Arcadia 1938 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JUNE D. ALFORD, city Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1938 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 4th day of June 1991 and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: None ci erk of Arcadia / AJ -2- 1938 ARTICLE VIII BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL CODE PART 1 ADOPTION 83l0. ADOPTION. The National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association including all of its indices and appendices, and except said portions thereof as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by this Ordinance, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Ordinance as though set forth in this Ordinance in full, subject, however, to the amend- ments, additions and deletions set forth in this ordinance shall constitute and be known as nthe Elebtrical Code of the City of Arcadia". Three (3) copies of said, code are on file in the office of the city Clerk for use and examination by the public. 1 1938 ARTICLE VIII BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 2 ELECTRICAL CODE PART 2 ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS 8320 is hereby repealed. 8330 AMENDMENT. Article 90 of the Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: DIVISION 1 TITLE, INTENT AND PURPOSE 90-1. TITLE. This Code shall be known as the Electrical Code. Wherever the word Code is used in this Ordinance, it shall mean Electri- cal Code ,of the City of Arcadia. 90-2. INTENT. The intent of this Code is to provide more uniform requirements and enforce- ment with provisions for interpretations and revisions. This Code includes local require- ments not covered by the National Electrical Code or regulations of the State of California. . . Where provisions of this Code conflict with other regulations the most restrictive provi- sions shall apply. 90-3. PURPOSE AND SCOPE. It is the purpose of this Code to provide basic minimum provi- sions considered necessary for safety, ef- ficiency, adequacy and the practical safeguard- ing of person, and of buildings, structures and their contents from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heat, power, radio, signaling and for other purposes, as well as provisions for future expansion of electrical use. DIVISION II ADMINISTRATION 91-1. DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official of the City of Arcadia or his designated representative has authority to enforce all provisions of this Code. He may upon application grant permits for the instal- 2 1938 lation or alteration of electrical wiring, devices, appliances and equipment. He shall make such inspections and re-inspections of the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical wiring, connections, fixtures, appliances, machinery, equipment and work inside, outside, overhead or underground within the City of Arcadia or as he determines necessary or advisable. 9l-2. INTERPRETATIONS. In cases where the rapid development in the application and use of electricity or new and special or unusual methods of building construction create problems or conditions which are not clearly contemplated in the making of the sections in the Code pertaining to electricity, and make literal application of the rule or rules impracticable, the Building Official is hereby empowered to make interpretations in the form of his own rules wherever there is a question as to motive or method or manner in which material shall be installed or as to the intent or meaning of any provision herein; provided, however, than any person who feels himself aggrieved by any rule or rules made by the Building Official in accordance with the foregoing, shall within thirty (30) days from the effective date thereof, have the right to appeal such rule or rules for a review and determination of the reasonableness thereof. DIVISION III PERMITS AND FEES 92-1. PERMITS. No alteration or addition shall be made to any existing wiring nor shall any wiring for the placing or installation of equipment, fixtures, appliances or equipment except as provided herein be made without first obtaining an electrical permit from the Building Official. . - Exceptions: an electrical permit is not required to do the following work: 1. Minor repair work, such as repairing flush and snap switches, replacing fuses, changing lamp sockets and receptacles, taping bare fronts, repairing drop cords and the like. 2. Installations used by electrical supply railway or communications utilities in the exercise of their functions as a 3 1938 public utility. 3. Installation, alteration or repair of electrical equipment installed for or by an electricity supply agency for the use of such agency in the generation transmis- sion distribution or metering of elec- tricity. 4. Electrical wiring for street lighting or traffic signals in a public way. 92-2. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMIT. Application for electrical permits describing the work to be done shall be made in writing to the Building Official. The application shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications and schedules as may be necessary to determine compliance with applicable sections of the Electrical Code. If it is found that the installation as described conforms to all provisions of the Code, a permit shall be issued. However, no permit shall be issued if it would conflict with or be in violation of any provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code. No deviation from the installation described in the permit shall be made without the approval of the Building Official. 92-3. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. Electrical permits shall be issued only to state licensed contrac- tors or their respective authorized representa- tive, but only to the extent and for the work the person is licensed by the State of Califor- nia to do. Exception: A homeowner's permit may be issued to an owner to do any work regulated by this Code pertaining to electricity in a single family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes including the usual accessory build- ings and quarters associated with single family dwellings. In order to qualify under this exception the person making application must be the bona fide owner and occupant of the dwelling unit for which application is sub- mitted. 92-4. FEES. Fees for electrical permits and electrical plan checking shall be as estab- lished by the City Council. 92-5. WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. No electrical work for which a permit is required shall be commenced in any building or premises until a 4 1938 permit to do such work shall have first been obtained. Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started or commences prior to obtaining a permit, the total fees as herein specified shall be double the payment of such fees and shall not relieve the person from complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. Exception: Double fees will not be assessed for emergency repair of installation done outside of normal working hours and permit application is made within three working days after commencement of the emergency work. 92-6. NO PERMIT SHALL BE TRANSFERABLE. An electrical permit is not transferable. If applicable, refunds shall be made as per section 92-ll and a new permit shall be issued. 92-7. EXPIRATION OF PERMITS. Every permit shall expire and become null and void by limitation for anyone or more of the following reasons: l. Whenever the electric wiring autho- rized by a permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty (l80) days from the date of issuance of such permit. 2. Whenever the electric wiring autho- rized by a permit has been suspended, abandoned, or discontinued for a con- tinuous period of one hundred eighty (180) days. 3. Upon written request of the applicant, within one hundred eighty (180) days of issuance, provided no portion of the work authorized by such permit has been completed in accordance with this Code. . . 4. Whenever the electric wiring done during any continuous period of one hundred eighty (180) days amounts to less than ten percent (10%) of the total of the electric wiring authorized by such permit. Before recommencing electrical w~r~ng formerly authorized by such permit, a new permit shall be obtained therefore. The fee for renewal of an expired permit shall be one half the fee required for a new permit provided such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. 5 1938 92-8. REVOCATIONS AND SUSPENSIONS OF PERMITS. The Building Official may suspend or revoke any electrical permit for any of the following reasons: 1. If any reason is found to exist which would have been cause for denial of such permit. 2. Any material misrepresentation or falsity in the application upon which said permit is issued. 3. For failure to comply with the provisions of the section in this Code pertaining to electricity; after due notice of corrections and the time limit therefore has expired; or for failure to comply with other codes of this jurisdic- tion that may be related to or appertain to the sections of this Code pertaining to electricity. 92-11. REFUNDS. In the event that any per-son shall have obtained an electrical permit and no portion of the work shall have commenced and said permit has not expired as provided for in section 92-7, the permittee upon written request to the Building Official shall be entitled to a refund in an amount equal to eighty percent (80%) of the permit fee actually paid for such permit; however, the portion of the fee retained shall not be less than an amount equal to the issuance fee. , ' In case a permit is issued in error by the Building Official, all fees shall be returned to the applicant upon receipt of written request by the applicant. No refund for fees paid for plan check shall be refunded unless no checking has been performed in which case eighty percent (80%) of the plan checking fee shall be refunded; however, the portion of the fee retained shall not be less than an amount equal to the issuance fee. The Building Official shall satisfy himself as to the right of such applicant to receive refund. 6 1938 DIVISION IV INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT 93-1. INSPECTIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Upon completion of the work which has been autho- rized by issuance of any permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation installing the same to notify the Building Official who shall inspect the installation at the time such notice is given or as soon thereafter as practical. If upon inspection the installation is not found to be fully in compliance with the provisions of the Code, ,the Building Official shall at once notify the person, firm or corporation making the instal- lation stating the defects which have been found to exist. All defects shall be corrected within ten (10) days after inspection and notification or written reasonable time as permitted by the Building Official. 93-2. INSPECTION BEFORE CONCEALMENT. When any part of a wiring installation is to be hidden by the permanent placement of parts of the building, the person, firm or corporation installing the wiring shall notify the Building Official, and such parts of the wiring instal- lation shall not be concealed until they have been inspected and approved. The Building Official shall have the power to remove or require the removal of any obstruc- tion that prevents proper inspection of any electrical equipment. 93-3. CLEARANCE OF CONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL UTILITIES. There shall be no clearance for connection of electrical utilities until final approval is given for any building sought to be connected to such utilities and until all other applicable laws and ordinances have been complied with unless approval has first been obtained from the Building Official. 93-4. TEMPORARY OR RELOCATED BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES. Electrical wiring in temporary or relocated buildings and structures shall comply with the requirements of this Code for new buildings. 93-5. DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT. When any electri- cal equipment is found by the Building Official to be dangerous to property or to persons because it is defective or defectively in- 7 1938 stalled, the person, firm or corporation responsible for the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and shall make any changes or repairs as required by the section in this Code pertaining to electricity or other laws to place such equipment in safe condition. If such work is not completed within the time specified by the Building Official, said Building Official shall have authority to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electrical service to said electrical equip- ment, and any person, firm or corporation or political subdivision ordered to discontinue such electrical service shall do so within 24 hours and shall not reconnect or allow it to be reconnected until approval has been granted authorizing connection and use of such wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment. In cases of emergency, where necessary for safety of persons or of property, or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department, the Building Official shall have the authority to immediate- ly cause the disconnection of any electrical equipment. 93-6. CONNECTION TO SOURCE OF SUPPLY. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make connection from a source of electrical energy or to supply electric service to any electric ~wiring devices, appliance or equipment for the installation of which a permit is required, unless such person, firm or corporation shall have obtained satisfactory evidence from the Building Official that such wiring, devices, appliance, or equipment are in all respects in conformity with all applicable legal provisions. . . 93-7. LIABILITY. The Building Official, or his authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the Building Official or employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any by provision of this Code shall be defended by legal counsel provided by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings. 8 1938 This Code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the City be held as assuming any such liability be reasons of the inspections authorized by this Code or any certificates of inspection issued under this Code. 93 -8. PENALTIES. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon convection thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and shall be punishable therefore as provided for in this Code. 93 -9. CONTINUING VIOLATION. Every person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which such violation continues and shall be punishable as herein provided. 8330.1 AMENDMENT. Electrical Code is follows: Section 210-23(a) hereby amended to of said read as . . 210-23 (a) 15 AND 20 AMPERE BRANCH CIRCUITS. A 15 ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply only wall or ceiling lighting fixtures or an individual fixed appliance. A 20, ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting outlets, receptacle outlets, fixed appliances or a combination of same. The total rating of fixed appliances supplied by such circuit shall not exceed 50% of the rating of the branch circuit. The rating of a single fixed appliance supplied by an individual branch circuit shall not exceed 80% of the rating of the circuit. Exception: The small appliance branch circuits 9 1938 required in dwellings section 220-4(b) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that section. 8330.2 AMENDMENT. section 220-4 of said Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding subsection 220-4 (e) to read as follows: 220-4(e). Each dwelling unit shall have installed therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit. Said circuit shall be provided with an indicating type switch located in the wall adjacent to the sink or cabinet. 8330.3 AMENDMENT. Subdivisions (1) and (2) of Subsection (b) of section 230-42 of said Electrical Code are hereby amended to read as follows: (l) 100 ampere for a 3-wire service to a one family dwelling, apartment or condominium unit with six or more 2-wire branch circuits. (2) 100 ampere for a 3-wire service to a one family dwelling, apartment or condominium unit with an initial net computed load of 10 kVA or more. 8330.4 ADDITION. section 240-24 of said Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) Prohibited Locations. Panels and switch- boards containing overcurrent devices shall not be located in any closet, cabinet, toilet room or room containing a lavatory. 8330.5 AMENDMENT. Subsection (c) of section 250- 8l of said Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) Concrete -Encased Electrode. An electrode encased by at least 2 inches (50.8mm) of concrete, located within and near the bottom of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with the earth, consisting of at least 20 feet (6.1m) of bare copper conduc- tor sized per Table 250-94 and not less than No. 4 A.W.G. If a splice is necessary, it shall be made with a device approved by the Building Official. 8330.6 ADDITION. Section Code is hereby amended by read as follows: 250-8l of said Electrical adding Subsection (e) to 10 1938 and additions requiring relocation of electri- cal service equipment, an electrical grounding system shall be installed per Subsection (a) and (c) of this section. 8330.7 AHENDMENT. Section 250-112 of said Electri- cal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 250-1l2. Grounding Electrode. The connection of a grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode shall be made at a readily accessible point as determined by the Building Official, and in a manner that will assure a permanent and effective ground. Where neces- sary to insure this for a metal piping system used as a grounding electrode, effective bonding shall be provided around any equipment that is likely to be disconnected for repairs of replacement. Bonding conductors shall be of sufficient length to permit removal of such equipment while retaining the integerity of the bond. 8330.8 ADDITION. Section 310-14 of said Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding Subsection (a)- to read as follows: (a) Aluminum Conductor Installation. Aluminum conductors smaller than No. 4 A.W.G. shall be installed under continuous inspection by a special inspector approved by the Building Official. 8330.9 AHENDMENT. Section 336-3 of said Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 336-3. Uses Permitted. Type NM and Type NMC cables shall be permitted to be used in single family dwellings and other non-residential structures, except as prohibited in Section 336-4. Where installed in cable trays, cables shall be identified for this use. (FPN): See Section 310-10 for temperature limitation of conductors. . . (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 11 1938 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 1/16n thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish. 8330.l0 AMENDMENT. 4 of Said Electrical as follows: Subsection (a) of Section 336- Code is hereby amended to read (a) Type NM or NMC. Types NM and NMC cables shall not be used: (l) in any dwelling or structure exceeding three floors above grade; (2) as service- entrance cable; (3) in commercial garages having hazardous (classified) locations as provided in Section 511-2; (4) in theaters and similar locations, except as provided in Article 518, Places of Assembly; (5) in motion picture studios; (6) in storage battery rooms; (7) in hoistways; (8) embedded in poured cement, concrete or aggregate; (9) in any hazar- dous (classified) location except as permitted by Section 501-4 (b) Exception; (lO) in any commercial, industrial or multiple family dwelling units; (ll) in any buildi~g required to be of noncombus- tible construction; (12) in unenclosed locations of private garages or carports; (l3) in any circuits of 220 volts or more; or (14) in any areas where exposed to mechanical damage or the elements. For the purpose of this article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor which is designed for human habitation and which has 50 percent or more of its perimeter, level with, or above finished grade of the exterior wall line. 8330,ll ADDITION. section 370-4 of said Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding Subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Boxes used in walls required to be of fire resistive construction shall be of metal or other approved noncombustible material. 8330.12 DELETION. Articles 550 and 55l of said Electrical Code are hereby deleted. 12 1938