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2979FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE NO. 2979 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1968 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 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 That Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Anaheim Municipal Code be, and the same is hereby repealed.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, 1968 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, 1968 EDITION. Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 to 50022.8, inclusive, of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Anaheim does hereby adopt, by reference, the National Electrical Code, 1968 Edition, with amendments thereto; that three copies 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, 1968 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 pro- visions of this Chapter. (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. -1- (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, 1968 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 combina- tions of such loads. Where motors, or motoroperated appliances, are connected to any circuit supplying lighting or other appli- ance loads, the provisions of both this Article and Article 430 shall apply. Article 43.0 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 provided 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 loca- tion. 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 termination 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. (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. -2- As limited elsewhere in this,Code, a maximum of twelve (12) outlets may be installed in any one circuit and overcurrent protection shall be twenty (2.0) amperes. Outlets in other sections of the dwelling for special appli- ances 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 contain- ing 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 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 15.16.050 FEEDERS Section 215-7 of the. National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "215-7. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. Where a feeder supplies branch circuits in which grounding conductors are required, the feeder shall include or provide 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 raceway. -3- "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 loads 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 1(b) and 1(c) of Chapter 9. TABLE 220-7 OPTIONAL CALCULATION LOAD (in DW or KVA) Per cent 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 220-4(k) . . . . . . . . . . 100% First 10 KW of all other load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% Remainder of other load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% SECTION 15.16.070 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 structure shall be enclosed in rigid conduit, or, for circuits not exceeding 600 volts, in wireways, auxiliary gutters, or as busways. 230-70(a) of the Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 11230-70(a) Disconnection from Service Conductors. A main dis- connect shall be provided for disconnecting all conductors in the building or other structure from the service entrance con- ductors. 230-70(g.) of the Code is hereby deleted. -4- 230-71. RATING OF SERVICE EQUIPMENT. 230-71(a) Amend Exception No. 1 to read as follows: "EXCEPTION NO. 1. For single family residences having a floor area of 1000 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 amperes, 230 volt, 3 wire. "SECTION 15.16.080. LOCATION OF SERVICE HEADS. Service locations shall be approved by serving utility. A minimum of 18" of conduit above eave, roof or parapet walla A minimum of 14" of conductor extended from service head for utility attachments. All service conduit shall be rigid. "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. (c) 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: Nothing contained in this Code shall be. :deemed or con- strued 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 con- crete 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 the bar shall extend out of the foundation adjacent to the equip- ment to be grounded to permit the grounding conductor to be secured by an approved method. -5- 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 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 surface galvanized 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 equivalent 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 power cable may be used in partially protected areas, such as in continuous 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: (1) 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 be run or fished in the air voids '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 conductors (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 condi- tions have a deteriorating effect on the insulation. Type AC metal -clad cable shall not be used where pro- hibited elsewhere in this Code, including (1) in theaters, except as provided in Section 520-4; (2) in motion picture studios; (3) in any hazardous locations; (4) where exposed 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 15.16.120 "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 in 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 moisture 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 locations, 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 thickness 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 (l) 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, 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: -7 350-2. USE. Flexible metal conduit shall not be used (l) 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 locations 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 underground, exposed to the weather, embedded in masonry, concrete, adobe, plaster or similar finish; (7) where exposed to physical damage. "SECTION 15.16.150 "Article 410 - LIGHTING FIXTURES, LAMPHOLDERS, LAMPS, RECEP- TACLES 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 hereby added to Section 410-8 of the National Electrical Code to read as follows: (c) All lighting outletts 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 transformers shall be plainly marked with their electrical rating and the manu- facturer'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 -trans- former. Paragraph (c) is hereby added 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. "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 -8- 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'thermo- plastic hard finish cord or equal and an approved grounding type, cord grip cap must be used. "422-4of 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 watt 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 con- nected 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 watts lamps not exceeding six (6.), may be connected to a separate 20 ampere branch circuit. "SECTION 15.16.170 "Section 512-A is hereby added. to Article 512 RESIDENTIAL STORAGE GARAGES of the National Electrical Code to read as follows,: 512-A GENERAL. Garages or carports accessory to dwelling units shall be: wired with .a minimum of one switched light outlet, and one receptacle :per each two auto stalls and/or fraction thereof. Said wiring, if exposed, shall be approved metal raceways. All wiring to detached accessory buildings shall be. run underground. EXCEPTION: Group H Occupancy, receptaclemay be omitted. "SECTION 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. GENERAL. 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 -9- circuit shall be provided and installed to an accessible loca- tion 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 disconnecting 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 conductors supplying such equipment. "SECTION 15.16.190. COMMERCIAL, STORAGE AND MARKET BUILDINGS. "A sign circuit shall be provided and installed to an acces- sible location cces-sible:location at the front of all commercial and store buildings 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 in- stalled 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 build- ings shall, at their own expense locate and uncover such outlet or outletsand shall repair all damage in locating such outlet, or outlets ADMINISTRATIVE SECTIONS "SECTION 15.16.210 DEFINITIONS --RESPONSIBILITIES OF MASTER ELECTRICIAN. "For the purpose of this Chapter, certain words and phrases shall beconstrued 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 pro- prietor, 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 Applica- tions are to. be countersigned, shall be set forth in the Certificate of Competency, and it shall be. unlawful for any Master Electrician to countersign 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 bona fide possessor of a valid registered license to install electrical wiring issued by the. State of California, and identified by the classi- fication 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.. -10 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 premises owned or occupied by his employer, but who does not furnish any materials or supplies in the execu- tion of such work. OWNER. An owner is deemed to mean the bona fide 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 'Electri- cal Equipment,' within or on public and private buildings, structures, and premises and with the following general excep- tions: (a) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to installations in ships, railway cars or automotive equipment. (b.) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to installations used by electricity supply or communica- tion agencies in the generation, transmission or dis- tribution 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 provisons 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 power supply 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 hemay be 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 - RIGHT 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 perform- ance of their duties. -11- "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 be 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 electri- cal 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. (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) TM 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 pro- blems or conditions which are not clearly contemplated in the making of this Chapter and make literal applica- tion of the rule or rules impractical, the Electrical Inspector is empowered to make interpretations in the form of his own rules wherever 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 Electri- cal Safety Order sand National Electrical Code or by this Chapter, as approved by the. American Standards Associa- tion, 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, -12 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. "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. "SECTI:ON 15.16.280 CANCELLATION OF LICENSES. "The Council may suspend or revoke the license of any electri- cian 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. "SECTI.ON 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 -13- for single -.family residence, to alter, repair, or install any electrical wiring or equipment in or on buildings or premises in connection with _such .residence or acces- sory 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 have been 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 pro- vided in this section and except that no permit will be required to execute any of the classes of electrical work specified in the following Paragraphs 1 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, railway or communication utilities in the exercise of their functions as a utility. (3)' The installation, alteration or repair of electri- cal equipment installedby or for an Electricity Supply Agency for the use of such agency in the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electricity. (d.) Application for such permit, describing the work to.be done shall be made in writing to the. Electrical Inspec- tor 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 wi.th.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 Electri- cal 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 Electri- cians, for the purpose of installing, altering, or maintaining electrical wiring or equipment in or on buildings or premises owned or occupied by the appli- cant for the permit. The application for this annual permit shall be made in writing to the Electrical -14-. 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. (fJ In the event that more than one Maintenance Electrician is employed, the employer shall designate the Mainten- ance 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 suf- ficient 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 thedifference 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. "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 electrical wiring, electrical devices 'or electrical 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 -15- 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 or City Jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such person, firm or corpora- tion 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 penalties hereinabove provided, and condi- tion caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter 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, "SECTION 15.16.360 ELECTRICAL FEES. The fees which shall be paid to the Building Official shall be determined and set forth by resolutions of the City Council." SECTI"ON 3. MODIFICATIONS, The City Council reserves the right and power at its own discretion or upon the recommendation of the Chief Building Inspector to modify any of the provisions of the Electrical Code when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter thereof provided that the spirit of the Code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. SEC'T'ION 4. SEVERABILITY. The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this chapter of the Code hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Council that it would have passed all other portions of this chapter independent of the elimina- tion herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordin- ance and shall cause the same to be printed once within 15 days after its adoption, in the Anaheim Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in said City, and 30 days from and after its final passage it shall take effect and be in full force. -16- THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE is approved and signed by me this 23rd day of November r 1971. OA F T Y OF IM I ATTEST: CIT ---f CLERK OF THE CI'T'Y OF ANAHEIM STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM ) I. DENE M. DAOUST, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2979 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anaheim, held on the 26th day of October, 1971, and reintroduced as amended at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anaheim, held on the 16th day of November, 1971, and that the same was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 23rd day of November, 1971, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pebley, Thom and Dutton NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Roth and Stephenson AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim approved and signed said Ordinance No. 2979 on the 23rd day of November, 1971. IN WITNESS TWHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Anaheim this 23rd day of November, 1971. (SEAL) I, DENE M. hereby certify that the and was published once December, 1971. L -e I—/ zt�� CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DAOUST, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do foregoing is the original Ordinance No. 2979 in the Anaheim Bulletin on the 3rd day of -17- City Clerk