HomeMy WebLinkAboutG49-03 Ordinance No. G49-03
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2002
AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS :
Section 1 . That Chapter 16 .24 entitled "Electrical Code" of
the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby
further amended to read as follows :
"Chapter 16 .24
ELECTRICAL CODE
2002 Code
Sections :
16 . 24 . 010 Adopted-Exceptions .
16 . 24 . 020 Definitions
16 .24 . 030 Department of Code Administration.
16 .24 . 040 Permits-Required.
16 . 24 . 060 Inspections Required.
16 . 24 . 070 Adoption of Local Utility Company Information and
eft Requirements for Supply of Electric Service .
16 . 24 . 080 Service Capacity and Equipment-All Occupancies .
16.24 . 090 Grounding.
16 . 24 . 100 Wiring Methods .
16 . 24 . 110 Outlet Boxes .
16 . 24 . 120 Fixtures and Outlets Required-Residential Occupancies .
16 .24 . 130 Conductors.
16 .24 . 140 Over current Protection.
16 . 24 . 150 Underground Service .
16 .24 . 160 Raceways or Conduit .
16 .24 . 170 Electric Signs and Outline Lighting.
16 . 24 . 180 Conflicts With Other Provisions .
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, 2002, 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
elk 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 the NFPA 70 National Electric Code, 2002 Edition, are 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 of label , the Department of
Code Administration shall make the determination of acceptability.
16 .24 . 020 : DEFINITIONS :
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 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.
16 . 24 . 030 : DEPARTMENT OF CODE ADMINISTRATION:
The Department of Code Administration is responsible for enforcing
the rules and regulations relating to the installation and
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alteration and use of all electrical equipment, as herein
provided.
16 . 24 . 040 : PERMITS-REQUIRED:
A. Any person, firm or corporation installing or altering
electrical equipment shall apply to the 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,
except that all service installations and upgrades shall be
done by registered electrical contractors . Electrical
contractors shall furnish bona fide proof of their current
electrical contractors registration. Owners shall satisfy the
pre-qualification provisions of the city prior to being
granted a permit .
16 .24 . 060 : INSPECTIONS REQUIRED:
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.
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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 (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 re-inspected by the code official .
16 . 24 . 070 : ADOPTION OF LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY INFORMATION AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE:
A. The provisions of the rules and regulations regarding the
installations, alteration, and use of electrical equipment as
last adopted by the electrical supply company now supplying
the city are hereby made a part of this chapter. A copy of
such rules and regulations shall be on file in the department
of code administration.
B. Adoption of metering sequences and location of metering
equipment : The provisions of the rules and regulations
"' regarding the installation, alteration, and use of metering
equipment as last adopted by the local utility company now
supplying the city and identified as Operating Instruction
are, hereby, made a part of this chapter; a copy of such rules
and regulations being now on file in the office of the
Department of Code Administration.
16 . 24 . 080 : SERVICE CAPACITY AND EQUIPMENT - ALL OCCUPANCIES :
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 feet of the point where such
conduit enters the building.
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r 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 from service
head to disconnecting means . Electrical metallic tubing may
be used for temporary services . Service risers shall be a
minimum of 1 1/ inch in size and a minimum of 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.
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.
I . Fittings : There shall be no junction or outlet boxes in a
service run. Weather tight fittings shall be used in service
runs from service head to meter cabinets . Revision of
services shall conform to new service requirements .
16 .24 . 090 : GROUNDING:
A. Services shall be grounded to a metallic cold water pipe and
to a supplementary electrode, as provided by the National
Electrical Code . Where this supplementary electrode is a
ground rod, the rod shall be a minimum %" x 10 feet one piece
copper clad or stainless clad rod driven to a depth of at
least 9 feet 6 inches . 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 larger than 400 amps with
spacing between rods as per the National Electrical Code .
B. Grounding to building fire sprinkler systems is prohibited.
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C. The grounding electrode conductor shall be an insulated copper
conductor. This conductor shall be routed to avoid physical
damage to the conductor. .
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 250-146, deleting exception a through d) .
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, 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 .
16 . 24 . 100 : WIRING METHODS :
A. The following wiring methods shall be prohibited: Cable
Trays, Open Wiring On Insulators, Messenger Supported Wiring,
(Exception: Listed factory-assembled aerial cable 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, Under
plaster Extensions, Liquid tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit .
Manufactured wiring systems shall not be allowed inside
walls, or other inaccessible building spaces .
B. When services are upgraded in existing residential
occupancies, all new and existing wiring in exposed areas
shall be installed in conduit . Existing 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
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shall be supplemented with new wiring and equipment, as
necessary, to meet the requirements of these guidelines .
16 .24 . 110 : OUTLET BOXES :
A. An outlet box shall be installed for all types of outlets .
All outlet boxes shall be metal and they shall provide at
least the minimum free space for the maximum number of wires
indicated in the National Electrical Code. Boxes shall not be
less than 1 1/2 inches in depth unless it would be impossible,
owing to the construction of the building. Boxes shall be
fitted with covers and/or plates to form a complete enclosure.
Unused and open knockouts shall be securely closed.
B. All boxes shall be fully accessible in a manner to permit
inspection or modification of wiring contained therein without
removing any portion of the structure or finished surfaces .
C. All outlet boxes shall be independently and solidly supported
from the structure . Raceways entering boxes shall not be
construed as proper support, nor shall the box be the support
for the raceway.
D. A 4 inch square box shall be used with a suitable flush cover
eP. as outlet demands . Should it be impossible, owing to
construction of the building, a single gem box with the depth
not less than 2 1/2 inches may be used, provided not more than
one raceway enters. Ganging of Gem boxes is prohibited in new
construction.
E. A 4 inch octagon box, minimum depth 1 1/2 inches, may be used
in unfinished basements or garages for lights, commercial or
industrial lighting, when using a 4 inch porcelain light
receptacle or swivel type cover with rigid conduit stem to the
light bulb socket, provided that not more than two (2)
knockouts are used. A factory-made assembly consisting of an
octagon box may be used for paddle fans where specifically
designed for that purpose.
16 .24 . 120 : FIXTURES AND OUTLETS REQUIRED--RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES:
A. The minimum number of outlets for connection of permanent
lighting fixtures and convenience receptacles in residential
buildings shall be as follows : A light shall be installed
directly over every kitchen sink, bathroom lavatory, and
utility sink in addition to the general lights in the room.
Stairways, halls, passageways, corridors, garages, patios,
basements, and rooms accessible by more than one (1) entry or
exit shall have a ceiling light or outlet controlled by three-
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elPu- way or four-way switches, one (1) lighting outlet for each 300
square feet, or fraction thereof, in basements or cellars .
B. All outlet receptacles shall be 3 pole ground type and shall
be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall
space is more than 6 feet, measured horizontally, from an
outlet in that space including any wall space 2 feet wide or
greater, and the wall space occupied by fixed panels in
exterior walls . The receptacle outlets shall , insofar as
practicable, be spaced equal distances apart . Floor
receptacles may be installed in each hallway, foyer, or stair
landing. Outside receptacles shall be watertight and approved
receptacle to meet load requirement .
C. Not less than one (1) fixture or wall receptacle in each room
shall be controlled by a wall switch adjacent to entry doors.
D. An outside light fixture controlled by an interior switch or
by photocell shall be installed at each entrance and porch.
E. Garages, attached or detached, shall have switch controlled
interior lighting. At least one (1) easily accessible GFCI
receptacle shall be provided in each garage .
F. Each clothes closet or storage area of 6 square feet, or
larger, shall have a ceiling light . Walk-in closets shall
have a light controlled by a wall switch.
G. All new construction shall have at least one (1) general
lighting circuit for each 500 square feet of area, or fraction
thereof .
H. Smoke detectors shall be installed in each sleeping room,
outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the
dwelling, including basements and cellars but not including
crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics .
16 . 24 . 130 : CONDUCTORS :
A. The use of aluminum conductors is prohibited. Exception:
This shall not apply to temporary exterior overhead and direct
burial wiring on construction sites covered by a current
electrical permit .
B. All conductors shall be insulated and of a type approved for
the purpose for which they are used. Exception: Un-insulated
conductors may be placed in the earth for purposes of forming
a grounding grid.
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011.., C. Conductors installed in raceways which are in concrete slabs
or walls in direct contact with earth, fill, or are otherwise
subject to excessive moisture, shall have not less than type
THWN, MTW, and AWM insulation.
D. Connections of conductors to terminal parts shall be
mechanically and electrically secure without damaging the
conductors and shall be made by means of pressure connectors,
(including set screw type) , or splices to flexible leads
either soldered, brazed, or welded, except that #8AWG or
smaller conductors may be connected by means of clamps or
screws with terminal plates having upturned lugs . Terminals
for more than one (1) conductor shall be so listed.
E. Conductors shall be so spliced or joined as to be mechanically
and electrically secure . Joints must be soldered with a
fusible metal or alloy, brazed, or welded, unless an approved
splicing device is used. Insulation piercing type splicing
devices shall be prohibited. All splices and joints and the
free ends of conductors shall be covered with an insulation
equal to that on the conductors. If the power supply wires to
individual fixtures are cut, then each separate free conductor
(pigtail) , a minimum length of 6 inches each, shall be
provided and such splices shall conform to this section.
felk 16 . 24 . 140 : OVER CURRENT PROTECTION:
A. Except as may be specifically approved by the electrical
inspector, each occupancy shall be provided with fuse or
circuit breaker type branch circuit over current 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 breeze ways .
B. Disconnects shall be installed within sight for all fractional
horsepower motors, 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 .
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16 . 24 . 150 : UNDERGROUND SERVICE :
A. Services must be installed underground for all subdivisions
recorded after April 13 , 1967 .
B. All detached structures requiring electrical service shall be
served by underground conductors installed per Section
16 . 24 . 130 of this code in an approved manner and shall be
protected against physical damage. Exception: Certain
existing structures may be served by overhead conductors only
by specific permission of the code official . This is limited
to existing one and two family residences with an existing
detached garage with concrete or other obstructions preventing
underground access . These conductors shall be listed or
labeled factory made assembly of twisted conductors supported
by a messenger cable . These conductors may be copper or
aluminum.
16 .24 . 160 : RACEWAYS OR CONDUIT:
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 .
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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 . 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. Direct burial
cable methods shall be prohibited.
D. Raceway fittings : All raceway fittings locknuts, bushing,
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.
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/�. 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.
16 . 24 . 170 : ELECTRIC SIGNS AND OUTLINE LIGHTING:
All wiring for permanent free standing electrical signs and
billboards shall be installed underground.
16 . 24 . 180 : 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 2 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby
repealed.
Section 3 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect immediately after its passage in the manner provided by law.
Ed Schoc , Mayor
Presented: June 25, 2003
Passed: June 25, 2003
Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 7 Nays : 0
Recorded: June 26, 2003
Published:
Attest :
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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