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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-15; City Council; 8069; CMC 18.12 adopt by ref - National Electrical Code (1975 edition)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 14 20 F - 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ORDIIJANCE NO. 8069 AtJ 0 DINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.12 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AJXEMDMENT OF SECTIONS 18.12.010, AND SECTIONS 18.12.205 THROUGH 18.12.245 INCLUSIVE AND BY THE DELETION OF SECTION 18.12.236 AND OF SECTIONS 18.12.250 THROUGH 18.12,290 INCLUSIVE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 1975 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMEND.WNTS. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: That Title 18, Chapter 18.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the amendment of Sections 18.12.010 18.12.205, 18.12.210 and 18.12.215 to read as follows: "18.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Electrical Code. The 1975 .- edition of the National Electrical Code copyriqhted by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby adopted by refelrence as the Electrical Code of the City of Carlsbad. except for the changes, additions and amendments set forth in this chapter which shall supersedethe provisions of said code. 18.12.205 Wiring in existing or relocated building or structures. (a) The provisions contained in this section shall apply to all existing or relocated buildings when deemed inade- quate or unsafe by the administrative authority. (b) Relocated buildings -- All electric wiring, electrical devices and equipment in relocated buildings shall comply with all the provisions of this code for new installations. (c) Additions to or alterations in old wiring shall be made in compliance with the provisions of this section. (d) Outlets added to existing branch circuits, including existing outlets, shall be rated at not less than 1-1/2 amperes each. Circuits to which outlets have been added shall not con- tain outlets whose number will exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating, ;e) Each room in a relocated dwelling shall be provided with not Less than two convenience outlets equally spaced. Receptacles which are a part of a fixture or switch outlet shall not count. " 14 9 2c 21 2% 2z 24 25 26 27 28 k 0 90 18.12.210 Special test for fiber or asbestos cement conduit. a test plug may be required to be drawn through each run of conduit in the presence of an inspector. When deemed necessary by the administrative authority, 18.12.215 Temporary meter sets. A temporary meter may be set on the permanent electrical service base for testing equipment lighting of interiors where outside sources do not light, health and safety and protection of persons, However, failure to pro- vide and comply with all provisions of this ordinance shall constitute grounds for the removal of any or all meters on the project." SECTION 2s Title 18, Chapter 18.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the amendment of Sections 18.12.220 and 18.12.225 to read as follows: "18.12.220 Cost of permit. Every applicant for a permit shall pay for each permit issued at the time of issuance a fee in accordance with the following schedule, and the rate provided for each classification shown herein. Any person who shall commence any work for which a permit is required by this code without first having obtained a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the permit fee fixed by this section for such work, pro- vided, however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the adminis- trative authority that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefor before the com- mencement of the work. In all such cases a permit must be ob- tained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, a double fee as herein provided shall be charged. Schedule of -- Fees For issuing each permit $2.00 New construction for each amperes of main service, switch, fuse or breaker -25 New service on existing buildings, for each ampere of increase in main service, switch, fuse or breaker .25 Remodel, alteration, no change in service for each ampere or increase 2. .25 1 2 3 Note: Amperes rate shall apply to the secondary side of the transformer or transformers. Temporary service up to and including 200 amperes 5.00 Temporary service over 200 amperes, per 100 amperes 10.00 Minimum permit fee 5.00 18.12.225 Violations and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. or any portion thereof during which any violations of this code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. shall not prevent the administrative authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifica- tions or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violations of this code or of any other ordi- nance or from revoking any Certificate of Approval when issued in error. '' Each separate day The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans 23 24 25 SECTION 3: That Title 18, Chapter 18.12 of the Carlsbad amended by the addition of subsection (e) to read as follows: 'Each a-ppliance branch circuit shall be limited to two duplex receptacles above counter area and within six feet of serviceable counter area. Convenience outlets or duplex receptacles shall not be in consecutive order but on alternate circuits.' Municipal Code is amended by the amendment of Sections 18.12.230, 18.12.235, 18.12.240 and 18.12.245 to read as follows: "18.12.230 Section 215-5 amended -- Diagrams of Feeders. Section 215-5 of the National Electrical Code is hereby amended by the addition of the fo1lowing:'All horizontal feeders in multiple occupancy, combustible frame dwellings shall be installed underground or outside the building unless otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority. multiple occupancy in this instance.' A duplex is not considered a 18.12.235 Section 220-3 amended -- Branch Circuits 22 /I Reauired. Section 220-3 of the National Electrical Code is hereby 26 27 28 3. I A'. II 18.12.240 Section 334-6(b) Deleted -- The National Electrical Code is amended by the deletion of Section 334-6(b). 18.12.245 Section 336-3(c) Anended -- Type NM or NMC Cables. Section 336-3(c) of the National Electrical Code is hereby amended by the addition of the following: '(9) In commercial or industrial buildings, including hotels and motels. (10) In multiple occupancy dwellings of other than wood frame construction.'" SECTION 4: That Title 18, Chapter 18,12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the deletion of Sections 18.12.236 and Sections 18.12.250 through 18.12.290 inclusive, SECTION 5: If for any reason any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared uncon- stitutional. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinanc which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty jays after its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the 2doption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least mce in the Carlshad Journal within fifteen days after its sdoption. INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Jarlsbad City Council held on thelstday of June , 1976 md thereafter ~ PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said Council 2eld on themday of June , 1976, by the following vote, to wit: AYES : Councilmen Frazee, Lewis, Packard, Skotnicki and NOES : None Councilwoman Casler ABSENT s N on e ATTEST : (SEAL) 5.