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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG17-98 ,,,' Ordinance No. G17-98 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 . 24 ENTITLED ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976 , AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the City of Elgin may adopt by reference any published compilation of rules and regulations prepared by a nationally recognized technical trade or service association pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Division 3 of the Illinois Municipal Code ( 65 ILCS 5/1-3-1 et seq. ) ; and WHEREAS, the NFPA 70 National Electric Code, 1996 Edition, governs installations of electric conductors and equipment within or on public or private building or other structures, including mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings ; and other premises such as yards, carnival, parking, and other lots and industrial substations; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has determined it is necessary and desirable to adopt the NFPA 70 National Electric Code, 1996 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in this ordinance; and e.'` WHEREAS, one copy of the NFPA 70 National Electric Code, 1996 Edition, has been on file with the City Clerk for more than thirty days preceding the passage of this ordinance, in accordance with Section 1-3-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code ( 65 ILCS 5/1-3-2 ) . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS : Section 1 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 010 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976 , as amended, be and is hereby amended to read as follows : 16 . 24 . 010 ADOPTED-EXCEPTIONS . That a certain document, one ( 1 ) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Elgin, being marked and designated as the NFPA 70 National Electric Code, 1996 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City of Elgin, governing installations of electric conductors and equipment within or on public or private building or other structures, including mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings; and other premises such as yards, carnival, parking, and other lots and industrial substations; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said the NFPA 70 National Electric Code, 1996 Edition, are �r•. hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions , deletions and changes prescribed in this chapter. It shall be mandatory that all equipment, material, devices, and appliances covered by the provisions of this code shall be tested and listed by a standard testing laboratory, of nationally accepted stature, which performs services equal to, or greater than, in those performed by the Underwriters Laboratories , Inc . In those instances where it is impossible to receive such a listing or label, the Department of Code Administration shall make the determination of acceptability. Section 2 . That Chapter 16 . 24, Section 16 . 24 . 020, entitled Definitions, shall be amended to read as follows : A. "Electrical contractor" , as used in this chapter, means any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of installing or altering by contract, electrical equipment for the utilization of electricity supplied for light, heat, or power, not including apparatus, conductors, or other equipment installed for, or by, public utilities, including common carriers which are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission for use in their operation as public utilities; but the term "electrical contractor" does not include employees employed by any person, firm, or corporation to e'' do or supervise such work. B. "Electrical equipment" , as used in this chapter, means conductors and equipment installed for the utilization of the electricity supplied for light, heat, or power, but does not include radio apparatus or equipment for wireless reception of sounds and signals , and does not include apparatus, conductors and other equipment installed for, or by, public utilities, including common carriers, which are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission for use in their operation as public utilities . C . "Owner Occupant" , as used in this chapter, shall mean any person who is the owner and occupant of a single family detached residence, not being used for any rental purposes, where specific electrical work is to be done. D. "Code Official" , as used in this chapter, means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. Section 3 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 040 , entitled Permits-Required, shall be amended to read as follows : '4 A. Any person, firm or corporation installing or altering electrical equipment shall apply to the -2- Department of Code Administration for an electrical permit. Electrical plans and specifications for proposed installation or alteration of multiple family dwellings ( 3 or more units ) , commercial or industrial, must be submitted to the Department of Code Administration for approval and shall be sealed by a registered architect or professional engineer. The approved plans shall be available on the job site at all times . B. Permits for work performed under this code may be issued only to registered electrical contractors or to the owner-occupant of single family detached residences doing their own work. Electrical contractors shall furnish bona fide proof of their current electrical contractors registration. Owners shall satisfy the prequalification provisions of the city prior to being granted a permit. Section 4 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 060, entitled Inspections Required, shall be amended to read as follows : A. Electrical work shall be inspected prior to being concealed or covered and upon completion. Failure to receive an approved required inspection shall result in the uncovering or opening up for inspection at the direction of the code official . All safety and code compliance of work performed shall be the continuing responsibility of the permit applicant . A final inspection approval is required by the City of Elgin. The permit applicant shall be responsible for insuring that a final inspection is completed by the City of Elgin' s appropriate inspector immediately upon completion of the permitted project. A permit which does not show any inspection to confirm continuing work for over a six (6 ) month period, shall be considered expired. A renewal fee may be paid to extend the permit prior to its expiration. B. When a temporary or permanent service is installed, the applicant shall request an inspection. The code official shall then notify the local utility upon approval of the work. C. The Department of Code Administration shall be notified eight ( 8 ) regular working hours in advance for service, underslab, rough and final inspection. When the work has been approved, a notice of approval will be posted on or in the building D. All institutional , commercial and industrial occupancies, using electricity for lighting, heating and/or power, may be subject to inspection at least annually. The Department of Code Administration shall furnish the person, firm or corporation occupying or in charge of the premise inspected, a written notice of any required changes or alterations required. Such changes shall be made within thirty -3- fir.. ( 30) days after receipt of such written notice. If, in the opinion of the code official, such changes shall be made sooner, such notice shall be given. The changes or alterations required by such notice shall be reinspected by the code official . Section 5 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 080 , entitled Service Capacity and Equipment--All Occupancies, shall be amended to read as follows : A. The minimum service capacity for each dwelling unit shall be a 100 amp service with a minimum 16 branch circuit panel . Four ( 4 ) spaces for branch circuits shall be provided for future use. Split bus, and tandem breakers are prohibited. Panel schedules and load calculations shall be required for each installation. B. The minimum service capacity for each mobile home shall be a 100 amp service with a minimum 10 branch circuit panel . Two (2) spaces for branch circuits shall be provided for future use. Split bus and tandem breakers are prohibited. C. Where the disconnecting means is installed within a building it shall be located within 5 ' of the point where such conduit enters the building. Refer to N.E.C. 230-6 to determine the point of conduit entry. eft D. Service entrance conductors shall be continuous, (without splice) , from service head to meter fitting and service disconnecting means . Duplex service entrance conductors shall have an ampacity of two #1 & one #2 copper conductors when one service riser is used in an overhead installation. All single family and duplex dwellings requiring separate riser installation shall have a minimum service capacity of two #2 & one #3 copper conductors . Note: Revision of services not requiring a change in service panel may continue the use of tandem breakers . All other revisions will conform to new service requirements . E. Service risers shall be steel rigid metal conduit (NEC 346 ) , from service head to disconnecting means . Electrical metallic tubing may be used for temporary services . Service risers shall be a minimum of 1 1/4 inch in size and a minimum of 2 1/2 inches in size when used as a support for the service drop. Roof plates shall not be used as a service drop support. F. Panels shall be installed in each occupancy in newly constructed buildings . Each service main breaker must be marked so it is easily identified as to which unit is being served. -4- eow G. The connection from the distribution panels in a mobile home to the power source shall be installed in 1 1/4" or larger steel rigid metal conduit. H. Each mobile home shall have an approved grounding system to the shell and metal framework. Grounding requirements shall conform to Section 16 . 24 . 100 . I . Fittings : There shall be no junction or outlet boxes in a service run. Weathertight fittings shall be used in service runs from service head to meter cabinets . Revision of services shall conform to new service requirements . Section 6 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 090, entitled Grounding, shall be amended to read as follows : A. Services shall be grounded to a metallic cold water pipe and to a supplementary electrode, as provided by the National Electrical Code (NEC 250-81) . Where this supplementary electrode is a ground rod, the rod shall be a minimum 3/4" x 10 feet one piece copper clad or stainless clad rod driven to a depth of at least 9 ' 6" . Where ground rods are used, there shall be one ( 1) rod installed for services up to 400 amps and two (2 ) rods installed for services e larger than 400 amps with spacing between rods as per the National Electrical Code. B. Grounding to building fire sprinkler systems is prohibited. C . The grounding electrode conductor shall be an insulated copper conductor. This conductor shall be routed to avoid physical damage to the conductor (NEC 250-92 ) . D. A bonding conductor shall be installed around the water meter and shut-off valves on all services . E . An equipment bonding jumper shall be used to connect the grounding terminal of a grounding - type receptacle to a grounded box (NEC 250-74 , deleting exception 1,2 , and 3 ) . F. Electrical continuity at service equipment where concentric or eccentric knockouts are used shall be assured by the use of bonding-type (grounding) bushings . G. All raceways in other than residential occupancies shall contain an insulated grounding conductor sized in accordance with the National Electrical code and bonded to all metallic boxes, wiring devices , motors, -5- em► utilization equipment, and all devices requiring grounding. H. Spas, hot tubs, hydro-massage bathtub pumps and equipment shall be bonded to the nearest continuous metallic cold water pipe. Their dedicated circuits shall be GFCI circuit breaker protected at the panel . Section 7 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 100, entitled Wiring Methods , shall be amended to read as follows : The following wiring methods shall be prohibited: Cable Trays Open Wiring On Insulators Messenger Supported Wiring Exception: This wiring method may be used for outdoor installations only when specifically permitted elsewhere in this code. Concealed Knob-and-Tube Wiring Integrated Gas Spacer Cable Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing Armored Cable Metal-Clad Cable Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable Shielded Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable Service - Entrance Cable Underground Feeder and Branch - Circuit Cable Power and Control Tray Cable Type TC Nonmetallic Extensions Underplaster Extensions Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit Manufactured wiring systems shall not be allowed inside walls , or other inaccessible building spaces e,,,,,, B. When services are upgraded in existing residential occupancies, all new and existing wiring in exposed areas shall be installed in conduit. Existing -6- flexible wiring methods concealed in walls may be exposed for a maximum of eighteen inches ( 18" ) in exposed areas in order to connect to the new wiring system. " Existing electrical systems which are of inadequate capacity shall be replaced with a new system or shall be supplemented with new wiring and equipment, as necessary, to meet the requirements of these guidelines . Section 8 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 140, entitled Overcurrent Protection, shall be amended to read as follows : A. Except as may be specifically approved by the electrical inspector, each occupancy shall be provided with fuse or circuit breaker type branch circuit overcurrent devices for the number of circuits as required to serve the minimum loads stated herein, except that for single family dwellings, the minimum shall not be less than one ( 1 ) circuit for every 350 square feet, or fraction thereof, of floor area. The floor area shall be computed from the outside dimensions of the building or area involved, including one-half ( 1/2) the area of basement, enclosed porches, garages, and breezeways . B. Disconnects shall be installed within sight for all fractional power, 120 volt, paddle fans, and water heating equipment. In commercial occupancies disconnects shall be installed for all water heating equipment. C. On new installations for buildings with new or existing four-hundred (400) amp or larger services , the permit applicant shall include load and fault current calculations to show methods utilized which will insure that the available fault current will not exceed the ratings of all devices and equipment. Section 9 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 160, entitled Raceways or Conduit, shall be amended to read as follows : A. All interior installations or alterations shall be approved metal raceways . All raceways exposed to the weather shall be rigid steel metal conduit with approved boxes and fittings . Rigid aluminum conduit can only be used by special written permission from the code official . B. Raceways In Concrete: Rigid steel metal conduit, PVC coated steel conduit, floor duct, and PVC schedule 40 or 80 are the only acceptable raceway types for use in concrete slabs if the slab is in any manner resting on, or contacting, the earth. Any permanently exposed risers emerging from the concrete base or slab shall be rigid steel metal conduit. -7- e.. If the slab does not rest on or contact the earth, additional conduit types approved are electrical metallic tubing and intermediate metal conduit . C. Underground Raceways : Rigid steel metal conduit, PVC coated steel conduit, and PVC schedule 40 or 80 are the only acceptable raceway types for use underground. D. Raceway fittings : All raceway fittings locknuts , bushings, couplings, or connectors shall provide secure mechanical and electrical joints . E . Bushings : Where a raceway enters a box or other fitting, an insulating bushing shall be used to protect the wires from abrasion unless the design of the box or fitting is such as to afford equivalent protection. F. Intermediate metal conduit shall not be allowed in hazardous classified areas . G. Electrical metallic tubing shall be allowed for temporary services . H. All raceways shall be securely fastened by means of an approved electrical fastener to the building structure at least every ten ( 10) feet and within three ( 3) feet of every box. Section 10 . That Chapter 16 . 24 , Section 16 . 24 . 180, entitled Conflicts With Other Provisions, shall be amended to read as follows : Conflicts With Other Provisions . When the provisions of this chapter conflict with any other provision of the Elgin Municipal Code regulating the same subject matter, the more stringent or restrictive provision shall apply. Section 11 . That nothing in this ordinance or in the Electrical Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance. Section 12 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage in the manner provided by law. Kevin Kelly, Mayor -8- e'' Presented: March 11, 1998 Passed: March 11, 1998 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: March 12, 1998 Published: Attest: 9P-i7114-v%-f_Dolonna Mecum, lerk -9-