2022-47 Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 69, Electrical Code

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I. Service-related work such as replacing fuses,circuit breakers,motors,or controls in existing buildings or appliances. This would include heating elements of ranges, furnaces,water heaters, etc. 9. SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. A. All newly installed electrical services shall be in conformance with the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code,Ameren Service Manual and with the following: (1) N.E.C. 230.2 Number of services - only one service drop, or lateral shall be permitted per building or structure unless written approval by the Inspection Division is obtained for the conditions (a)through(d)of said Article 230.2. (2) N.E.C. 230.43 Service-entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of this code covering the type of wiring method used and shall be limited to the following methods: (a) Rigid metal conduit; (b) Intermediate metal conduit; (c) Rigid nonmetal conduit. Any other method described shall have written consent of the Inspection Division and local utility company. 10. CODE APPLICATIONS-SPECIFIC. A. New buildings of all types: 1)The 2017 edition of the National Fire Protection Association will be the accepted code for all electrical wiring installations. 2)Where emergency lighting is required, an adequate numbers of battery back-up type fixtures shall be used to provide lighting for exiting. This shall be required in all installations including buildings supplied with alternate power supply such as generators or separate services. 3) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors shall be as per Illinois Smoke Detector Act 425 ILCS 60/and Illinois Carbon Monoxide Detector Act 430 ILCS 135/. B. Existing buildings: 1)Other than dwelling: (a)All new wiring shall be installed as per this Electrical Code; (b) When it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage or for similar reasons, such defects shall be corrected. (c) Whenever construction remodeling calls for walls or ceilings (including suspended ceilings)to be opened up, all wiring,boxes, conduit,etc. exposed by this work shall be in accordance with the code at the time of installation or brought up to current code standards. 2) Buildings or part of buildings used as human dwellings: (a) Whenever a new electrical service or wiring of new building additions or rewiring with three(3)or more additional circuits,the following shall also apply: 1. Service: The size and usage of appliance and equipment shall be used as the basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the latest adopted edition of this Electrical Code.