2525ORDINANCE NO. 2525
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. OF ANAHEIM
REPEALING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE;. ADOPTING THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL .CODE, 1965 EDITION, WITH
AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND AMENDING TITLE
15 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING THERETO A NEW .CHAPTER 15.16.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
That Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code be, and the same is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2.
That Title 15 of the Anaheim Municipal Code be, and
the same is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Chapter 15.16
reading as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.16 ELECTRICAL CODE.
"SECTION 15.16.001 APPROVAL.
"The City Council does find and determine, as a result of
study and investigation conducted by the City and its building
officials that the National Electrical Code, 1965 Edition, is
an approved Code for adoption by reference within the meaning
of Section 50022.1 of the Government Code of the State of
California.
"SECTION .15.16.010 ADOPTION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
1965 EDITION.
"Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 500.22.1 to 50022.8,
both inclusive, of the Government Code of the State of Cali-
fornia, the City Council of the City of Anaheim does hereby
adopt, by reference, the National Electrical Code, 1965
Edition, with amendments thereto; that threecopies of the
Code shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk and shall
be kept there for public inspection while the Code is enforced,
all of which copies shall be certified to be true copies by
the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall at all times maintain
a reasonable supply of copies of the Code available for
purchase by the public at a moderate price not to exceed the
actual cost thereof to the City of Anaheim.
"SECTION 15 .16.020 AMENDMENTS.
"Certain portions of the National Electrical Code, 1965
Edition, are hereby amended as follows:
"SECTION 15.16.030 ALTERATIONS. AND ADDITIONS..
(a) Alterations or extensions to, and alterations and
renewals of existing installations shall be made in
compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
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(b) In locations where metallic conduit is required, but
the existing installation was lawfully installed
according to any other local ordinance, code or order,
the existing type of installation may be used provided
such addition or extension does not exceed fifty (50)
per cent of the connected load to any circuit or
circuits.
(c) Where such additions, alterations or extensions are due
to damage by fire, any part repaired, altered to or
extended shall be of a type required by this Chapter,
provided such damage exceeds fifty (50) per cent of
the area of the structure.
(d) Old sequence meter installations in service porches
or rooms and on outside of house, shall be changed
to new sequence when additions to structure require
additions to circuit or circuits.
"SECTION 15.16.040
"Article 210 of the National Electrical Code, 1965 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
210 BRANCH CIRCUITS
210-1 SCOPE. The provisions of this Article shall apply
to branch circuits supplying lighting or appliance loads
or combinations of such loads. Where motors, or motor -
operated appliances, are connected to any circuit supplying
lighting or other appliance loads, the provisions of both
this Article and Article 430 shall apply. Article 430 shall
apply where branch circuit supplies only motor loads.
(a) Accessory uses or other buildings, signs, etc.,
separately located on the same lot or premises shall
have connecting conductors run underground.
(Agricultural areas excepted.)
(b) Where spare circuit protective devices are provided or
space for future circuit protective devices are pro-
vided on the bus in any flush or semi -flush mounted
panel, then raceways of sufficient capacity to
permit utilization of such spares or spaces shall be
provided to an approved accessible location. Such
accessible location is defined as follows: Where
sufficient attic space is available or underfloor
space is available, a raceway shall terminate
conveniently for future use in each such space.
Where this condition does not exist, then such termin-
ation shall be approved by the Electrical Inspector.
210-22 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS REQUIRED. 210-22 of the National
Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
210-22 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS REQUIRED. Receptacle outlets
shall be installed as follows:
(a) GENERAL. Where portable cords are used, except where
the attachment of cords by other means is specifically
permitted.
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(b) DWELLING TYPE OCCUPANCIES. In every kitchen, dining
room, breakfast room, living room, parlor, library, den,
sun room, recreation room and bedroom, receptacle outlets
shall be installed so that no point along the floor line
in any wall space is more than six (6) feet, measured
horizontally, from an outlet in that space including
any wall space two (2) feet wide or greater and the
wall space occupied by sliding panels in exterior walls.
The receptacle outlets shall, insofar as practicable,
be spaced equal distances apart. Receptacle outlets
in floor shall not be counted as part of the required
number of receptacle outlets unless located close to
the wall. At least one outlet shall be installed for
the laundry.
As limited elsewhere in this Code, a maximum of twelve
(12) outlets may be installed on any one circuit, and
overcurrent protection shall be twenty (20) amperes.
Outlets in other sections of the dwelling for special
appliances such as laundry equipment, shall be placed
within six (6) feet of the intended location of the
appliance.
(c) Guest rooms in hotels, motels, and similar occupancies
shall have receptacles installed in accordance with
Section 210-22(b).
Paragraphs (d) and (e) are hereby added to Section 210-22
of the National Electrical Code to read as follows:
(d) MINIMUM WIRE SIZE. For the supply of current to
general appliance and convenience receptacle circuits,
no conductor smaller than No. 12 A.W.G. shall be
installed. No convenience receptacle or appliance
receptacle shall be installed or operated on a
general lighting branch circuit at any time in any
occupancy.
EXCEPTION: As permitted by Section 210-26(b).
(e) At least one receptacle shall be installed in rooms
containing one or more wash basins or lavatories.
210-26. LIGHTING OUTLETS. Section 210-26 is hereby added
to the National Electrical Code to read as follows:
210.26. LIGHTING OUTLETS.
(a) Each single family dwelling and each occupancy of a
multi -family dwelling shall have not less than one
general lighting branch circuit with a maximum of
twelve (12) lighting outlets per circuit installed,
minimum wire size shall be No. 14 A.W.G.
(b) Every room shall have at least one switched general
lighting outlet. Living rooms, bedrooms, family
rooms and dens may be excepted, provided at least
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one switched wall receptacle is installed of the
"Split Plug" variety and supplied by a lighting
branch circuit and a convenience outlet circuit.
NOTE: The intent of the above is to provide. two
circuits per room.
(c) Entrance doorways providing access to the premises
from the exterior shall be provided with exterior
illumination suitably located. The illuminating
source shall be controlled by an interior switch
conveniently located near the doorway.
NOTE: The intent of the above is not to provide a
light and switch .at every door but only to provide
adequate illumination for normal egress and ingress
at all doors.
"SECTION 15.16.05.0. FEEDERS
"Section 215-7 of the National Electrical Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
215-7. Installation Requirements. Where .a feeder
suppliesbranch circuits in which grounding conductors
are .required, the .feeder shall include orIprovide a
grounding means to which the grounding conductor of
the branch circuit shall be connected. All feeders
and sub -feeders shall be installed in an approved race-
way.
aceway.
"SECTION 15.16.060 SIZE OF SERVICE CONDUIT ((.d) will be
covered in Article .210 of the National
Electrical Code Amendments.)
"Section 220-7 of the National Electrical Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
220-7. OPTIONAL CALCULATIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
OR INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT OF MULTI -FAMILY DWELLING. For a
single family dwelling or individual apartment .of a
multi -family dwelling served by a 115/230 volt, 3 wire,
100 ampere or larger service where total load is
supplied by one feeder or one set of service entrance
conductors, the .following percentages may be used in lieu
of the method of determining feeder (and service) loads
detailed in Section 220-4.'
All other load shall include 1500 watts for each 20 -ampere
appliance outlet circuit (Section 220-3(b); lighting and
portable appliances at 3 watts per square foot; all fixed
appliances, (including four or more .separately controlled
space heating units '(see Section 220-4 (k)), ranges, wall -
mounted ovens and counter -mounted cooking units) at name-
plate rated load (kva for motors and other low power -factor
loads) .
See Examples: l(b) and 1(c) of Chapter 9.
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Table 220-7
OPTIONAL CALCULATION
Per. cent
LOAD (in kw or kva) of load
Air conditioning and cooling including heat
pump compressors (see. Section 220-4(k) . . . . . . 100%
Central Electrical space heating
(see Section 220-4(k) . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 100%
Less than four separately controlled electrical
space heating units (See Section 22.0-4(k). . . . . 100%
First 10 kw of all other load. . . . . . . . . . . 100-%
Remainder of other load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
"SECTION 15.16.07.0 METHOD OF INSTALLING SERVICE.
"Article 230, SERVICES of the.National Electrical Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
230-44 WIRING METHODS. Service -entrance conductors
extending along the exterior or entering buildings or
other structures shall be enclosed in rigid conduit,
or, ,for circuits not exceeding 600volts, in wire-
ways,,auxiliary gutters, or as busways.
230-70(a) of the Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
230-70(a) Disconnection from Service Conductors. A main
disconnect shall be provided for disconnecting all conduc-
tors in the building or other structure .from the service
entrance .conductors
230-71.(g) of the Code is hereby. deleted.
230-71. RATING OF SERVICE EQUIPMENT
230-71(a). Amend Exception No. l to read as follows:
EXCEPTION NO. 1. For single family residences having
having
a floor area of 100.0. square .feet or over, or an initial
load of 10 K.W. or more,computed in accordance with
Section 220-1, the service .equipment :shall have a
rating of not.less than 100 ampers, 230 volt, 3 wire.
"SECTION .15.16.080 LOCATION OF SERVICK HEADS.
"Service locations shall be approved by serving utility. A
minimum of 18" of conduit above eave, Iroof or parapet wall.
A minimum of 14" of conductor extended from service head for
utility attachment.
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"SECTION .15.16.090 VOLTAGE DROP.
"National Electrical Code Article 240 Overcurrent Protection,
240-16 of the. Code :is amended to read as follows:
LOCATION .IN PREMISES. Overcurrent devices. shall be
located where :they will be:
(a) Readily accessible,except as provided in.Section
230-92 for service.equipment and Section 364-11
for busways.
(b) Not exposed to physical damage..
(a) Not in the vicinity of easily ignitable materials.
(d) Branch Circuit protective..devices shall be installed
in and for each occupancy.
EXCEPTION NO. 1. When remodeling existing occupancies if
changed to a different classification as'defined by
'Table of Groups of. Occupancy' then the said protective
devices may be located at one .central point.
EXCEPTION NO. 2. Branch circuit protective. .devices for
single .family residence.
NOTE:
NOTE: Nothing contained in this Code shall be. deemed or
construed to permit the installation of any electrical
device .outlet or circuit .in any occupancy, the. -control
of or the protection of which is not accessible to the
occupant -at all times.
"SECTION .15.16.100
"Section 250-83 of the. National Electrical Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
MADE ELECTRODES. Where electrodes described in Sections
250-81 and 250-82 are not available, the grounding
electrode shall consist of:
1. A number 4 steel reinforcing bar, or an approved
equal, a minimum of 20 feet long embedded in the
building concrete foundation. 'The bar shall be
located in the bottom of the -footing with a minimum
concrete covering of 3 inches, measured from the
underside. One end of thebar shall extend out of
the foundation adjacent to the equipment to be
grounded to permit the grounding conductor to be
secured by an approved'method.'
EXCEPTION Where the above method is not practical, the.
following electrodes may be used upon approval of the
enforcing authority.
(a) PLATE ELECTRODES. Each plate electrode shall
present not .less than 2 square feet of surface
to exterior soil. Electrodes of iron or steel
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plates shall be at least 1/4.inch in thickness.
Electrodes of nonferrous metal shall be at .least
0.06 inch .in thickness
(b.) PIPE ELECTRODES. Electrodes of pipe or conduit
shall be not smaller than of the 3/4 inch trade
size and, where of iron or steel, shall have .the
outer surfacegalvanized or otherwise metal -coated
for corrosion protection.
(c) ROD ELECTRODES. Electrodes of rods of .steel or
iron shall be at least 5/8 inch in diameter. Approved
rods of nonferrous materials or their approved equi-
valent.used for electrodes shall be not :less than 1/2
inch in diameter.
"SECTION 15.16.110 .
"Article 334. METAL -CLAD CABLE 334-6 of the National Electrical
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
334-6. USE. Except where otherwise specified elsewhere
in this Code, and where not subject to physical damage,
metal clad cable may be installed for branch circuits and
feeders in concealed work as follows:
(a) TYPE MC. This. type .of powercable may be used in
partially protected areas,.such .as in.continous
rigid cable supports and the like, in dry locations
and when any of the following conditions are met.it
may be used in wet locations:
(l) The metallic covering is impervious to moisture.
(2) A lead sheath or moisture impervious jacket is
provided under the: metal covering.
(3) The .insulated conductors under the metallic
.covering are .approved for use in wet locations.
(See Section 300-5)
(b.) TYPE AC. Metal -clad cable of the AC type may be in
dry locations; for under plaster extensions as provided
in Article 344.;. and embedded in plaster finish on brick
or other masonry, except .in damp or wet locations.
This cable may berun or fished in the..airvoids of
masonry block or tile walls; where .such walls are
exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness
or are below grade line, Type ACL cable .shall be
used. This cable .shall contain lead covered con-
ductors (Type.ACL), if used where exposed to the
weather or. to. continuous moisture, for underground
runs and embedded in masonry, concrete :or fill in
buildings in course of construction, or where .exposed
to oil', or other conditions have a deteriorating effect
on the .insulation. Type. AC metal -clad cable shall
not be used where prohibited elsewhere .in this Code,
including (1) in theaters, except as provided in
Section'520-4; (2.) in motion picture studios;
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(3) in any hazardous locations; (4.) whereexposed to
corrosive .fumes or vapors, or to weather; (5.) on cranes
or hoists, except as provided in Section 610-11
Exception No. 3; (6) in storage battery rooms; (7.)
in hoistways or on elevators, except as provided in
Section 620-21; or (8) commercial garages where
prohibited in Article 511; (9) Type AC or ACL
Metal -clad cable may only be used in single family
and duplex dwellings and their accessory buildings.
"SECTION .15.16.12 0
."Article 336, Non metallic Sheathed cable, 336-3 of the
National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
336-3. USE. Non-metallic sheathed cable shall not be used
for exposed wiring and shall only be used for concealed
wiring on single family or duplex dwellings as follows:
(a) TYPE NM. This type of non-metallic sheathed cable
may be installed for concealed work in normally dry
locations. It may be installed or fished in air
voids in masonry block or tile walls where such
walls are not .exposed or subject to excessive mositure
or dampness. Type NM cable shall not be installed
where .exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors; nor shall
it be embedded in masonry or concrete and covered with
plaster of similar finish.
(b.) Moisture .and Corrosion -Resistant Type NMC. This type
of non-metallic sheathed cable may be installed for
concealed work in dry, moist, damp or corrosive loca-
tions, and in outside .and inside walls of masonry block
or tile. Where embedded in plaster or run in shallow
chase in masonry walls and covered with plaster. within
2 inches of the finished surface,it shall be protected
against damage from nails by a cover of corrosion -
resistant coated steel at least 1/16 inch .in thick-
ness and 3/4 inch wide in the chase or under the final
surface finish..
336-6 of the. National Electrical Code is hereby. deleted.
"SECTION 15.16.130
"Article .348 ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING.
348-1 of the National Electrical Code .is hereby amended to
read as follows:
348-1. USE. Electrical metallic tubing may be. used for
both exposed and concealed work. Electrical metallic
tubing protected from corrosion solely by enamel shall not
be :used. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used
(1) where during installation or afterwards, it will be
subject to severe physical damage; (2.) for installation
underground, in concrete,. or where exposed to the weather,
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or excessive moisture. Where practicable,the use of
dissimilar metals throughout the system shall be avoided to
eliminate.the possibility of galvanic action. (See
Section 300-5 for limitation'in the. use of ferrous raceways
and fittings protected from corrosion solely by -enamel.)
"SECTION 15.16.140
"Article 250 Flexible Metal Conduit 350-2 of the National
Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
350-2. USE. Flexible metal conduct shall not be used
(1) in wet locations, unless conductors are of the -.lead -
covered type or of other type specifically approved for
the conditions; (2.) in hoistways, except as provided in
Section 620-21; (3.) in. storage battery rooms; (4) in any
hazardous location except as permitted in Section 501-4(b-),
502-4 and 503-4; nor (5.) where .rubber -covered conductors
are exposed to oil, gasoline, or other materials having a
deteriorating effect -on rubber; (6.) for installation under-
ground, exposed to the weather, embedded in masonry, con-
crete,.adobe, plaster or similar finish; (7.) where
exposed to physical damage..
"SECTION .15.16.150.
"Article .410 LIGHTING FIXTURES, LAMPHOLDERS, LAMPS,
RECEPTACLES AND ROSETTES 410-8 of. the National Electrical
Code is hereby amended to .read as follows:
410-8. FIXTURES IN CLOTHES CLOSETS.
Paragraph (c.) is herebyadded to. Section 410-8 of the
National Electrical Code .to read as follows:
(c) All lighting outlets: shall be .operated by a wall or
.door switch .(no pull chain lighting fixtures.
permitted) .
"410-29 of the National Electrical Code is hereby: amended
to read as follows.:
410-29. FIXTURES- RATING
(a) All fixtures: requiring ballasts or transformer
shall be plainly marked with their electrical
rating and the. manufacturer's name, trade -mark
or other suitable means of identification.
(b.) The -electrical rating shall include the voltage
and frequency, and shall indicate the .current rating
of the. :unit including the ballast, transformer or
auto -transformer.
Paragraph . (c) is herebyadded to Section 410-29 of the
National Electrical Code to read as follows:
(c.) No such .equipment shall be :installed in which the .
power factor is less than 90 .per cent.
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"SECTION 15.15.160
"Article 422 Appliances. 422-2 of the National Electrical
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
422-2 BRANCH CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. Every appliance
shall be supplied by a branch circuit of one of the
types specified in Article 210. Motor -operated
appliances shall also conform to the requirements of
Article 430. In every dwelling unit fixed appliances,
such as food grinders, dishwashers, washing machines,
dryers, laundry tray locations, built-in refrigerators,
built-in freezers, furnaces, air -conditioners and
built-in heaters, or any other fixed appliances with
motors 1/4 H.P. or larger shall be on a separate branch
circuit supplied by a minimum No. 12 A.W.G. wire. Each
dwelling unit shall have installed therein an individual
food waste grinder branch circuit. Said circuit shall
be supplied with a minimum No. 12 A.W.G. wire and a
15 ampere indicating type switch. Said switch shall be
located in the wall adjacent to the sink. Food waste
grinder shall be wired with a minimum of No. 16.A.W.G.
3 -wire S.P.T.-3 thermoplastic hard finish cord or equal
and an approved grounding type, cord grip cap must be
used.
11422-40 of the National Electrical Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
422-40. GENERAL
(a) Equipment for use with electrical space heating
system shall be of a type approved for such service.
(b) In addition to complying with the general requirements
for appliances, such equipment shall comply with
Part E of this Article.
(c) The special provisions of this Article shall apply
to electrically energized units, panels and cables
for space heating. They shall also include central
heating systems employing electrical heating units.
(d) Electrical space heating systems employing methods
of installation other than covered by Part E of this
Article may be used only by special permission.
Paragraph (e) is hereby added to Section 422-40 of the
National Electrical Code to read as follows:
(e) Approved recessed ceiling heaters using not more than
one (1) 250 watts infrared lamp may be installed on a
lighting branch circuit by reducing the allowable
number of lighting outlets by two (2), for each single
lamp device used. However, not more than two (2) such
devices shall be connected to any one (1) lighting
branch circuit. Any number of multiple lamp and
single lamp heaters, the total wattage not exceeding
1500 watts or the total number of 250 watt lamps not
exceeding six (6), may be connected to a separate
20 ampere branch circuit.
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"SECTION 16.16.170
"Section 512-A is hereby added to: Article 512 - RESIDENTIAL
STORAGE .GARAGES of the National Electrical Code .to read as
follows:
512-A GENERAL. Gar_ages. or carports accessory to. dwelling
units shall be wired with a minimum of one switched light
outlet, and one receptacle per. each .twoo auto stalls and/or
fraction thereof. Said wiring, if exposed, shall be in
approved metal raceways. All wiring todetached accessory
buildings shall be run underground.
EXCEPTION:. Group H Occupancy, receptacle may be omitted.
"SECT.I.ON 15.16.180
"Article 600 ELECTRICAL SIGNS. AND OUTLINE LIGHTING. 600-1 of
the National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as
follows :
600-1. SCOPE. The .provisions of the Article shall apply
to the installation of conductors and equipment for electric
signs and outline lighting as defined in Article .100.. A
sign circuit .shall be provided and installed to an accessi-
ble location at .the front of all commercial and store
buildings.
"600.-2(a) of the National Electrical Code is hereby deleted
as presently written and the following substituted to: read:
(a) Disconnecting Means Required. An accessible dis-
connecting 'means consisting of one .or more plug fuses,
or a suitable switch shall be installed in or'on each
fixed sign and in or on a transformer enclosure of
each electric discharge outline lighting system to
provide .means for disconnecting all ungrounded con-
ductors supplying such equipment..
"SECTION -15.16.190 COMMERCIAL, STORAGE, AND MARKET BUILDINGS.
"A sign circuit shall be provided and installed to an
accessible location at the :front of all commercial and
store building occupancies. The sign circuit and/or
outlet shall be.controlled by a switch located within
sight of the sign and/or outlet, or by a lock type switch
if out of sight of sign.
"Show windows. At least one switched receptacle shall be
installed directly above a show window for each 20 linear
feet or fraction thereof of show window area measured
horizontally along its base.
"SECTION 15.16.200 OUTLETS.
"All outlets and appurtenances. shall be left clean, exposed
and uncovered. Any person covering any outlets in any
building shall, at their own expense locate and uncover such
outlet, or outlets and shall repair all damage in locating
such outlet, or outlets.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTIONS
"SECTION 15.16.210 DEFINITIONS RESPONSIBILITIES. OF MASTER
ELECTRICIAN.
"For the purpose of this Chapter, certain words and phrases
shall be construed as herein set forth, unless it is apparent
from the context that a different meaning is intended:
MASTER ELECTRICIAN. The Master Electrician may be the
proprietor, employee or corporation officer, but in all
cases shall be the person who is directly responsible for
the physical and mechanical manner in which electrical
material, equipment and devices are placed or installed.
A Master Electrician shall countersign all applications
for electrical permits, and shall supervise all electrical
work authorized by such permit. The name of the Master
Electrician, authorized as such, and the name of the.
person for whom Permit Applications are to be countersigned,
shall be set forth in the Certificate of Competency, and
it shall be unlawful for any Master Electrician to counter-
sign any permit application for any person other than the
person by whom or which he is employed or with :whom or
which he is associated or connected.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN, C-10 Classification. A bonafide
possessor of a valid registered license to install
electrical wiring issued by the State of California,
and identified by the classification C-10 may be granted
a Master Electrician's Certificate of Competency'by- the
Electrical Inspector.
SIGN ELECTRICIAN. .Any person engaged in the installation
or maintenance of any Gas Tube Sign, whether fixed or
portable.
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN. Any person other than a Master
Electrician, who is regularly employed to install, alter,
maintain or repair electrical wiring or equipment in or on
buildings or premisesowned or occupied by his employer,
but who does not .furnish .any materials or supplies in
theexecution of such work.
OWNER. An owner is deemed to mean the bonafide owner of
the -legal or equitable title to any property.
"SECTION 15.16.220. APPLICABILITY. OF CHAPTER - EXCEPTIONS.
"The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all installa-
tions of electrical material, fittings, devices:, appliances,
fixtures and apparatus referred to in this Chapter as
'Electrical Equipment,' within or on public and private.
buildings, structures, and premises and with .the following
general exceptions:
(a) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to
installations in ships, railway cars or automotive
equipment.
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(b.) The provisions of. this Chapter shall not apply to
installations used by electricity supply or
communication agencies in the .generation, trans-
mission or distribution of electricity or for the,
operation of signals or the transmission of
intelligence in the exercise of their function as
such -agencies and located outdoors or in buildings
used exclusively for that purpose.
(c) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to
electrical equipment used for radio transmission,
other than electrical. equipment for radio transmission
in amateur radio transmitting stations, and all
electrical equipment used for powersupply to
transmitting equipment.
"SECTION 15.16.230. BUILDING DIRECTOR - APPOINTMENT. AND
DUTIES.
"It .shall be :unlawful for the Building Director or any of
his assistants to engage .in the business of the sale
installation or maintenance of electrical equipment, either
directly or indirectly, and they shall have no financial
interest in any concern engaged in such business in the. City
of. Anaheim at any time while holding such office.
"The Senior Electrical Inspector may hold membership in the.
International Association of Electrical Inspectors,,and may
attend all activities and serve .on any Electrical Committee.
of the. Association to which he maybe appointed and may be
allowed the necessary expenses in connection with -such
activities
"The Building Director shall have authority to designate
one or more of his assistants or employees. to perform the.
duties of Electrical Inspector or Inspectors.
"SECTION 15.16.240 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR - RI.GHT. OF ENTRY.
"The. Electrical Inspectors shall carry proper credentials
of their respective office, upon exhibition of which .they
shall have. .the right of entry, during usual business hours,
to inspect any and all buildings and premises in the perfor-
mance of their duties.
"When any electrical equipment is found by the Electrical
Inspector to be dangerous to property or to persons because
it is defective or'defectively installed, the .person
responsible for the electrical equipment shall be notified
in writing and shall make any changes: or repairs as required
by this Chapter or other laws to place .such equipment in
safe condition, and if such work is not completed within
fifteen days or longer periods as may specified by. the
Electrical Inspector, the Inspector shall have authority
to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electrical
service to the electrical equipment, and any person, utility,
or political subdivision ordered to discontinue such
electrical service shall do so within twenty-four hours
and shall not reconnect or allow it to be reconnected until
notified to do so by the. Electrical Inspector.
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(a) 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 Electrical Inspector shall have
the authority to immediately disconnect or cause
disconnection of any electrical equipment.
(b) The Senior Electrical Inspector may delegate any of
his powers or duties to any of his assistants.
(c) In cases where the rapid development in the applica-
tion and uses of electricity or new and special or
unusual methods of building construction create
problems or conditions which are not clearly con-
templated in the making of this Chapter and make
literal application or the rule or rules impractical,
the Electrical Inspector is empowered to make
interpretations in the form of his own rules where -
ever there is a question as to motive or method or
manner in which the material shall be installed.
"SECTION 15.16.250 STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
(a) INSTALLATION: All electrical installations
(industrial, commercial, and residential) in the
City shall be in conformity with the provisions
of this Chapter, the Electrical Safety Orders of
the State of California, and National Electrical
Code, and with approved standards for safety to
life and property in every case where no specific
type or class of material, or no specific standards
of installation are prescribed in the Electrical
Safety Orders and National Electrical Code or by
this Chapter, as approved by the American Standards
Association, shall be prima facie evidence in
conformity with approved standards for safety to
life and property.
(b) MATERIAL: All materials, devices, appliances,
fittings and equipment installed or used in the
above described City, shall be in conformity with
the provisions of this Chapter, the Electrical
Safety Orders of the State of California and
National Electrical Code, and with approved standards
for safety to life and property. Listing or labeling
as conforming to the Standards of Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc., as approved by the United States
Bureau of Mines, the American Standards Association,
the United States Bureau of Standards, or other
similar institutions of recognized standing, shall
be prima facie evidence of conformity with approved
standards of safety to life and property.
(c) USED MATERIALS: Previously used material shall not
be re -used without the approval obtained in advance
from the Electrical Inspector.
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"SECTION 15.16.260 MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN.
"No person shall install, alter, maintain or repair electrical
wiring or equipment in or on buildings owned or occupied by
his employer without first having obtained a Certificate of
Competency from the. Electrical Inspector.
"SECTION 15.16.270 CERTIFICATES. OF COMPETENCY.
"All Certificates of Competency issued under this Chapter
shall be valid, unless revoked or suspended, for the term
of the fiscal year of their issuance, and shall, in every
case, expire on the 30th day of June following their issuance.
All license fees shall be payable in advance to the Electrical
Inspector and shall be chargeable for each year or portion
of year in the following amount:
The sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per year or
any portion thereof.
"SECTION 15.16.280 CANCELLATION OF LICENSES.
"The. Council may suspend or revoke the license of any
electrician licensed hereunder for any violation of this
Chapter or for incompetency.
"SECTION 15.16.290 DUTIES OF MASTER ELECTRICIANS.
"It shall be the duty of every Master Electrician to comply
with all requirements of this Chapter and all other ordinances
of the City, as well as all laws of the State of California,
applicable to electrical work.
"SECTION 15.16.300 DUTIES OF MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN.
"It shall be the duty of every Maintenance Electrician to
comply with all requirements of this Chapter and all other
ordinances of the City of Anaheim, as well as all laws of
the State of California, applicable to electrical work.
"It shall be the duty of any person employed as a Maintenance
Electrician to keep a detailed and accurate .record of any and
all electrical work connected with existing or new installa-
tions which is done by him personally or under his supervision.
Such .record shall be available to the Electrical Inspector
on request.
"SECTION 15.16.310 PERMITS.
(a) No electrical permit shall be issued by the Electrical
Inspector to any person who is not the -legal possessor
of a valid Master Electrician's Certificate of quali-
fication, provided that the Electrical Inspector may
issue to the .owner of the legal or equitable title
to any property in the City of Anaheim used exclusively
for single-family residence, to alter, repair, or
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install any electrical wiring or equipment in or on
buildings or premisesin connection with _such .residence
or accessory buildings, provided that the electrical
work is done by himself, or a member of his household.
(b) No electrical work for which a permit is required
shall be commenced in or on any building or premises.
until a permit to. do such work shall havebeen obtained
for the owner's occupancy.
(c.) No electrical equipment shall be installed within
or on any building, structure or premises publicly or
privately owned,'nor shall any alteration or addition
be made .in any such existing equipment without securing
a permit therefor from the'Electrical Inspector,
except as provided in this section andexcept that no
permit will be.required to execute any of the classes
of electrical work specified in the following
Paragraphs l to 3, inclusive.
(1) Minor repair work, the replacements of lamps or
the:connection of portable electric equipment to
suitable :permanently installed receptacles.
(2) The provision of this Chapter shall not apply to
installations used by electricity supply, rail-
way or communication utilities in the exercise
of their functions as a utility.
(3.) The installation, alteration or repair of
electrical equipment installed by or for an
Electricity Supply Agency for the use of such
agency in the generation, transmission, distribu-
tion or metering of electricity.
(d) Application for such permit, describing the work to
be done shall be: made in writing to the Electrical
Inspector by the person, firm or corporation
installing the work.
The application shall be accompanied by such .plans,
specifications and schedules as may be necessary to
determine whether the installation as described will
be in conformity with .the requirements of this Chapter,
and of the Electrical Safety Orders of the. State of
California and the National Electrical Code. If it
shall be found that the installation as described
will conform with all legal requirements and if the
applicant has complied with the provisions of this
Chapter, and of the Electrical Safety. Orders of the
State of California and the National Electrical Code,
a permit for such installation shall be issued. No
deviation may be made from the installation described
in the permit without the written approval of the
Electrical Inspector.
(e) In lieu of an individual permit for each installation
or alteration, an annual permit shall, upon applica-
tion therefor, be issued to any person regularly
employing one or more registered Maintenance
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Electricians, for the purpose of installing, altering,
or maintaining electrical wiring or equipment in or
on buildings or premises owned or occupied by the
applicant for the permit. The application for this
annual permit shall be made in writing to the
Electrical Inspector and shall contain the name and
registration number of each Maintenance Electrician
employed and the legal description of the premises
on which the work is to be done under the permit.
(f) In the event that more than one Maintenance Electrician
is employed, the employer shall designate the
Maintenance Electrician who shall supervise the work
of the others.
(g) The Maintenance Electrician shall currently keep an
accurate record in duplicate of all electrical work
which has been done under the annual permit during
the preceding calendar month, and such current
record shall be accessible to the Electrical
Inspector.
(h) Within fifteen days following the end of each calendar
month, the person to whom an annual permit has been
issued shall transmit to the Electrical Inspector a
duplicate copy of the Maintenance Electrician's
record of electrical work done.
(i) Submission of a false statement shall constitute
sufficient cause for revoking any electrical permits
issued under the authority of this section.
"SECTION 15.16.320 FEES FOR PERMITS AND INSPECTION -
PENALTIES.
(a) Before any permit is granted for the installation or
alteration of electrical equipment, the person making
the application for such permit shall pay to the
Electrical Inspection Division of the City of Anaheim
a fee in such amount as is required by this Chapter.
(b) The fee for any additional wiring, not included in or
authorized by a permit shall be the difference between
the fee paid when the permit was issued and the fee
for electrical wiring added to the installation by
the same person or firm. After final approval has been
given by the Electrical Inspection Division on any
electrical permit, a new permit must be obtained
for any electrical wiring installed on the same
premises at a later date.
(c) Failure to take out a permit and pay fees therefor
before commencing work shall be deemed evidence of
violation of the provisions of this Chapter. Double
the amount of permit fee shall be assessed for work
commencing before a permit is issued.
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"SECTION 15.16.330 RESPONSIBILITY.
_ "This Chapter shall not be. construed to relieve from or lessen
the .responsibility of any party owning, operating, controlling
or installing any electric wiring, electric devices or
electric material for damages. to person or property caused
by any defect therein, nor shall the City be held as assuming
any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized
herein, or certificate of inspection issued as herein provided.
"SECTION 15.16.340 INTERPRETATION.
"The language .used in this Chapter and in the State Electrical
Code,. which is made .a part of this Chapter by reference, is
intended to convey the common and accepted meaning familiar
to the Electrical Industry.
"The Electrical Inspector is hereby authorized to interpret
and determine the intent and meaning of any provision of this
Chapter, such interpretations and determinations shall be
made in writing and a record kept, which .record shall be open
to the public
"SECTION 15.16.350 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
"Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent,
employee or otherwise,violating any of the provisions of this
Chapter shall be .guilty. of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be' punishable by a fine .of not more .than Five
Hundred Dollars ($:500.00), or by imprisonment in the County
Jail for a period not .exceeding six (6.) months, or by both
such fine and imprisonment. Such .person, firm or corporation
shall be. :deemed guilty of a separate offense for. each .and
every day during any portion of which any violation of this
Chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person,
firm or corporation, and shall be punishable as herein
provided.
"In addition to the penaltieshereinabove provided, and
condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any
of the :provisions of this Chapterr shall be deemed a public
nuisance.and may be, by this City, summarily abated as such,
and each .day such condition continues shall be regarded as
a new and separate offense.
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"SECTION 15.16.360 ELECTRICAL FEES.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
RESIDENTIAL: (Single or Multi -family) Fees listed in
the following paragraph for residential new construction
include all electrical installations when formula is
applied to the square footage of area.
One Cent ($.01) per square foot, plus
$1.25 for each service meter, plus
$2.00 for permit issuance.
One-half Cent ($.005) per square foot for
detached or attached garages on the same
service.
HOTELS AND MOTELS: Use regular fee schedule for all
areas except garages.
One-half Cent ($.005) per square foot for
detached or attached garages on the same
service in hotel and motel occupancies.
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND ASSEMBLIES: Use regular fee
schedule below.
REGULAR FEE SCHEDULE
Minimum permit fee of $2.00, plus $1.25 for each meter
socket on permit, plus fees as listed below for
installations. (For Commercial meters, see schedule.)
COOKING APPLIANCES:
For each electrical range (standard)
$1.00
For cooking units with oven (domestic)
1.00
For each additional oven (domestic)
1.00
For each electrical range (commercial)
2.00
For ovens (commercial not over 15,000 W.)
1.50
For ovens (commercial over 15,000 W)
3.00
For each fry -cooking, toaster, waffle iron, coffee
maker, or cooking device 3,000 W or under
1.00
For each fry -kettle, toaster, waffle iron, coffee
maker, or cooking device 3,000 W or over
1.50
FIXTURES:
First 20 fixtures, each
.20
Additional fixtures, each
.10
Mercury vapor fixtures on pole, each
1.00
Additional mercury vapor fixture on the same
pole, each
.20
GENERATORS, MOTORS, AND TRANSFORMERS:
H.P., K.W. OR K.V.A. Rating of equipment
Up to and including 1 1.25
Over 1 and not over 5 2.00
Over 5 and not over 15 3.00
Over 15 and not over 50 4.00
Over 50 and not over 100 6.25
Over 100 and not over 500 12.50
Over 500 18.75
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HOME APPLIANCES:
Clothes dryer
Dishwasher
Furnace
Garbage Disposal
Kitchen fan
MISCELLANEOUS:
For each moving picture machine, including
equipment used in connection therewith
For each ceiling fan
For other permanently connected fans with a
motor of not more than 1/2 H.P.
For all motor (permanently connected fans)
as indicated in motor table of fees
For each X-ray machine
For each sterilizer
For each dental unit
For each barber pole
For each welder of the transformer type
For each self-contained vegetable and meat
For each deep freeze box
For each beverage and ice cream cabinet
For each drinking fountain
For each showcase with lights
$1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
sound
2.50
1.00
1.00
same
case
For any self-contained factory wire approval unit
For each dwelling service meter
For each comm. service meter, in excess of
200 amp
For each time clock
For each building moved to a new location
For each Murphy type kitchen
Trailer Park plan check fee 1/2 electric
permit fee
See Table
2.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
1.25
5.00
1.00
5.00
2.50
OUTLETS FOR COMMERCIAL, HOTELS, MOTELS, AND EXISTING
RESIDENTIAL, AND PARKING AND CHRISTMAS LOTS:
First 20 outlets, each .20
Additional outlets, each .10
For each 5 feet or fraction thereof multi -
outlet assembly .10
For each mutiple appliance outlet assembly 1.00
SIGNS AND HIGH POTENTIAL GAS TUBE LIGHTING:
One sign and one transformer
$2.00
Each additional sign and one transformer
at the same location (same building)
1.00
For each extra transformer, flasher or
time clock
1.00
Each additional sign and one transformer
on same lot
2.00
Sign and one transformer moved to a new location
2.00
For each additional sign and transformer moved
to the same new location
1.00
For altering or changing lettering of an
existing sign
1.00
For connecting (hook-up) of each sign or
decorative outline tubing
1.00
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LAMP HOLDING DEVICES USED ON SIGNS, OR MARQUEES:
For each lamp holding device used an connection
with a sign or marquee.
From 1 to 20 inclusive, each .05
Next 100, each .03
For each additional .01
TEMPORARY, PERMANENT OR CONSTRUCTION POLES:
For temporary, permanent or construction poles,
each $2.00
TEMPORARY UNDERGROUND AND WORK -WITH SERVICES:
Temporary underground service 5.00
Temporary work -with service (residential) 2.50
Temporary work -with service (commercial) 5.00
NOTE:
Inspections for which no fee is herein
perscribed, Minimum charge 3.00
A fee of $10.00 shall be paid for each annual Maintenance
Electrician Permit at the time such permit is issued. Fees
for all new work installed under such permit since date of
last previous inspection shall be paid according to the
above schedule at the time such work is inspected; these
fees shall be in addition to fee paid at time annual permit
is issued."
SECTION 3.
The City Clerk .shall certify to the passage of this
ordinance and shall cause the same to be printed once within
fifteen (15) days after its adoption, in the Anaheim Bulletin,
a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and
circulated in said City, and thirty (30) days from and after
its final passage it shall take effect and be in full force.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE is approved and signed by me
this 18th day of June , 1968.
MAYOR OF THE -CITY OF ANAE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, DEME M. WILLIAMS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2525 was intro-
duced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anaheim
held on the 28th day of May, 1968, and that the same was duly passed
and adopted at a regular meeting -of said City Council held on the
18th day of June, 1968, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES:. COUNCILMEN: Dutton, Krein, Schutte, Clark and Pebley
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
AND I -FURTHER CERTIFY that the-Xayor of the City of Anaheim
approved and signed said Ordinance No. 2525 on the 18th day of June,
1968.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto pet my hand and affixed
the official seal of the City of Anaheim this 18th.day of June, 1968.
CITY CLERK OF THECITY--'—O-F ANAHEIM
(SM)
I, DENS M. WILLIAMS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is the original Ordinance No. 2525
y and was published once in the Anaheim Bulletin on the'28'th day of June,
1968
City Clerk