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Home My WebLink About170730 ORDINANCE NO. 17,073 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARK REV. CODE (1988) CONCERNING ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIREMENTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Building Codes staff has met on numerous occasions to review and 0 discuss the current provision of the electrical as they relate to new and existing conditions in structures and other related electrical installations, and b 0 WHEREAS, the Building Codes staff has developed the following set of amendments N ,0 to the Electrical Code which are recommended for adoption by the Little Rock Board of N �¢ Directors in order to strengthen and clarify standards of code compliance for all electrical v installations in the City, and WHEREAS, such amendments are appropriate and necessary for the health, safety and welfare of our citizens. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1 - DIVISION 1. LRC Section 8 -88 is hereby amended by deleting only the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. DIVISION 2. LRC Section 8 -101 is hereby amended by deleting the phrases "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8 -102 is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. 1 12 LRC Sec. 8 -123 is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8 -125 is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8- 127(a) is hereby amended by deleting the phrases "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8- 127(b) is hereby amended by deleting the phrases "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8- 128(a) is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8- 128(b) is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8- 129(a) is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8- 129(c) is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. SECTION 2 - LRC Sec. 8 -146 is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Permit and Records Office. LRC Sec. 8- 147(b) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the following phrase "A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) will be assessed to each applicant applying for a certification by the Chief Electrical Inspector." and the following language substituted therefor: "A fee of twenty -five dollars ($25.00) will be assessed to each applicant applying for a certification by the Electrical Inspection Supervisor." 2 LRC Sec. 8 -148 is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8- 149(a) is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: Electrical Inspection Supervisor. LRC Sec. 8- 149(b) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the following sentence: "When final inspections are requested, it will be necessary for the electrical contractor to arrange for the structure or structures to be inspected to be open in order that the inspection can be made." and the following language substituted therefor: "When final inspections are requested, it will be necessary for the electrical contractor to arrange for the structure or structures to be inspected to be open in order that the inspection can be made and structure shall be supplied with temporary power by the owner or electrical contractor so that all electrical components can be tested." LRC Sec. 8 -151 is hereby amended by deleting the paragraph and the following language substituted therefor: "Sec. 8-151. Fees. (a) The fees to be paid for electrical permits and inspections are as follows: (1) For new construction: One and two - family dwellings, per square foot under room .. ............................... $0.05 All other occupancies: As set forth in the unit cost schedules in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) Repair, alteration or addition to existing construction As set forth in the unit cost schedules in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Unit Costs: Meter Loops: First ..... ............................... 12.00 3 0 Additional .. ............................... 6.00 For load centers, regardless of voltage Up to 60 amp .............................. 7.00 Up to 100 amp ............................ 14.00 Up to 150 amp ............................ 22.00 Up to 200 amp ............................ 30.00 Over 200 amp, per 100 amp over 200 amp ......... 4.50 Openings 1to10 .... ............................... 5.50 11 to 20 .. ............................... 10.00 21 to 40 .. ............................... 17.50 41 to 60 .. ............................... 22.50 61 to 80 .. ............................... 26.50 81 to 100 . ............................... 28.50 101 to 200 ............................... 46.00 201 to 300 ............................... 58.00 301 to 400 ............................... 66.50 Over 400, for each 25 ........................ 4.00 Motor and generator wiring: Horsepower or kilowatts 1/8 to 1 ............................. 4.00 2 t 4 ............................... 7.00 5to10 ............................. 10.50 11 to 15 ............................ 13.50 16 to 20 ............................ 16.50 21 or over ........................... 20.00 In motor installations call for inspection fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) and over, fraction horsepower motors can be grounded for their total horsepower and paid for as one (1) unit. Temporary construction meter ....................... 15.00 Temporary power to building ........................ 18.00 Outside electrical signs ............................ 15.00 Electrical window signs ........................... 15.00 Neon borders, window or outside .................... 15.00 Signboards ............................... Regular Permit Rectifiers ...... ............................... 13.50 Motions pictures machines ......................... 12.00 Electric stoves, ranges, dryers, water heaters ............ 12.00 X -ray machines .. ............................... 12.00 Vent hoods, bath fan or exhaust fan ................... 4.00 Dishwasher or trash compactor ....................... 4.00 Disposals or ceiling fans ............................ 4.00 Electric heat: Kilowatts 1to15.... ............................... 5.50 2 i,5 16 to 25 .:. ............................... 9.50 Special circuits such as window air conditioners Amps 35.00 20 to 30 ... ............................... 6.50 31 to 60 ... ............................... 8.50 Special equipment, .per 1000 watts .................... 3.00 Festoon or temporary decorative lights; outdoor sales 15.00 and display lights: 15.00 Meter loop ............................... 12.00 Each circuit ............................... 12.00 Each 50 lamps .............................. 3.00 Inspections (each) ............................... 15.00 As per conditions of I. I ....................... 20.00 Reinspections (each) • ....................... • • • • • 25.00 As per conditions of I. J . ..................... 30.00 (4) Examinations: Renewal Fee Master electrician ............................... 35.00 Journeyman electrician ............................ 20.00 Specialist refrigeration electrician .................... 15.00 Supervising air conditioning electrician ................. 15.00 Air conditioning electrician ......................... 15.00 Air conditioning maintenance electrician ................ 15.00 Specialist sign electrician .......................... 15.00 Maintenance electrician ........................... 15.00 Examination Supervising air conditioning electrician ................. 30.00 Air conditioning electrician ......................... 25.00 Air conditioning maintenance electrician ................ 25.00 Specialist sign electrician .......................... 25.00 Homeowner Examination fee .. ............................... 25.00 (5) Temporary power requirements: Before any power supplied to the permanent distribution system of a building under construction, written notice must be submitted to this office noting the length of time the temporary power will be needed before the final electrical inspection is made, the understanding that the structure will not be occupied until 5 M M M iM M M_ M M lM M 0 after the final inspection, and that the party submitting the request will assume liability of any damage incurred as a result of disconnection of power from the building as a result of a violation of this article. The time limit on temporary power being furnished to the building will be determined on the basis of need,not to exceed thirty (30) days. An extension of time may be granted only by special permission. (6) Work with no permit: In case it shall be discovered that any electrical work has been installed or put into use for which no permit has been issued, the violator shall pay a fee equal to three (3) times the permit fee which shall have been paid for work done in violation thereof and no additional permits shall be granted until all fees have been paid. (b) On installations where several persons are concerned with the installation of electric conductors or appliances, each party shall be required to pay the fees established for such work. When a project consists of more than one (11 structure, each separate structure shall have a separate electrical permit. For purposes of determining whether separate permits are needed, buildings not having common attic space connected only by a canopy walkway or similar connections shall be deemed to be a separate building. In case it shall be discovered that any electrical work has been installed or put into use, for which no permit has been issued, the violator shall pay a fee equal to three (3) times the permit fee which shall have been paid for work done in violation thereof and no additional permits shall be granted until all fees have been paid. (Code 1961, § 12 -3(b), (e); Ord. No. 15391, § 1(II)(A)-(C), (F), 12-9-87; Ord. No. 15,777, § 1(11), 11- 7 -89)" SECTION 3 - DIVISION 3. LRC Sec 8 -171 is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the following "all - same" and the following language substituted therefor: (a) All electrical work for light, heat, power or other purposes placed in or on any building, structure or premises within the city of Little Rock shall beinstalled in conformity with the rules and Regulations as laid down in the 1996 Edition of the National Electrical code as approved by the National Fire Protection Association and in conformity with the additional rules and regulations as set forth in this chapter. Where local rules and regulations are set forth in this chapter, they shall take preference over any rules conflicting therewith. (b) All electrical work of any kind and all systems shall satisfactorily fulfill the purpose for which it is installed and all work shall be executed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Slipshod work or work no in keeping with good electrical practice shall be classified as defective and shall be immediately corrected by persons causing the same. (Code 1961, § 12 -2(a)) LRC 8 -172 is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the following phrase "The 1987 edition of the National Electrical Code" and the following language substituted therefor: 11 1i 18 "The 1996 edition of the National Electrical Code ". LRC 8 -173 is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the following phrase "The 1987 edition of the National Electrical Code" and the following language substituted therefor: "The 1996 edition of the National Electrical Code ". Section 210 -8(a) 1 is repealed in its entirety. Section 300 -4(a) 1 is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the following phrase "one (1) inch" and the following language substituted therefor: "One and one - fourth (1 1/4) inch" LRC Sec. 8 -174 is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor LRC Sec. 8 -175 is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor LRC Sec. 8 -176 is hereby further amended to insert a new paragraph to read as follows: "(c) All wiring in non - residential buildings except as modified by Section 8 -173 shall be done with wire having a minimum ampacity of twenty (20) amperes allowing six (6) outlets or receptacles to the circuit provided the load is not greater than seventy percent (70 %) of the circuit conductor rating. Lighting loads shall not exceed seventy percent (70 %) of the circuit rating or fourteen (14) amperes on a twenty (20) amp circuit. (d) Single residences, apartments and condominiums shall be permitted to be wired throughout with wire have a minimum ampacity of fifteen (15) amperes with ground except kitchens, dining rooms, breakfast rooms, laundry rooms, bathrooms, attached garages and outside receptacles shall be wired with wire having a minimum ampacity of twenty (20) amperes with ground. Fifteen (15) ampere circuits may have not more than eight openings or two bedrooms provided the number of outlets does not overload the circuit. Kitchens, dining rooms, breakfast rooms, and laundry rooms shall not have more than two (2) duplex 7 • • 19 receptacles per circuit. Each fifteen 0 5) ampere circuit and each twenty (20) ampere circuit shall be protected with fuse or breaker rated at not more than fifteen (1 5) amperes or twenty (20 amperes respectively. (e) (1) Circuit breakers installed on multi -wire circuits that are designed to operate all poles simultaneously shall be factory designed as one assembly. (2) All the electrical ranges, in residences other than split type units, shall be supplied with conductors with minimum of ampacity of fifty (50) amperes and shall terminate in approved receptacles. These ranges shall be equipped with an approved pigtail of the proper ampacity for the range to be installed. Split type units consisting of an oven and countertop shall have a separate circuit to each according to the load and may be directly connected to the circuit conductors. A range with factory equipped armored pigtails shall be connected to an approved junction box. (3) The circuit supplying electrical ranges or dryers shall have an insulated neutral. (4) Radiant ceiling and wall heaters shall be on a separate circuit; the size wire shall be governed by the amperage load. (5) Motors of gas fired central heating systems and attic fans shall be connected on circuits separate from other outlets; however, they can both be connected on the same circuit as each must have a separate manually operated switch and would not be operated at the same time. (f) Grounding electrical conductors shall not be smaller than No. 8 gauge. Grounding electrode conductors in residences shall be installed in conduit or steel tube from the main line switch down the surface of the wall and through the foundation; from this point the grounding electrode conductor mst be securely supported on approved insulators until it is connected to the nearest point of ground. Grounding electrode conductors in buildings where the wire is required to be installed in metal shall be installed in rigid conduit or steel tube from the main line switch to the point of ground. (g) (1) all wiring installed in or under concrete, asphalt paving or other type of floor on each shall be done with approved rigid steel conduit, IMC or rigid non - metallic conduit not smaller than thee- quarters inch (3/4 ") and wire approved for this purpose. (2) Aluminum conduit shall not be installed in concrete or in contact with earth. EMT shall not be used in contact with earth. Conduit installations for underground or slab shall be inspected before covered or concrete is poured. 0 (h) All bell transformers must be fused with three (3) ampere fuses and located in accessible places. They shall not be located in attics or other areas subject to above normal heat. (i) A service or grouped services shall not have more than six (6) breakers or means of disconnect without a main. Individually owned condominiums shall be permitted to have a separate set of service - entrance conductors which are tapped from one service drop or lateral. Two or more subsets of service - entrance conductors shall be permitted to be tapped from a single set of main service - entrance conductors provided individual units are separated by two hour fire rated construction as defined by the applicable building code of the City of Little Rock and that all electrical circuitry served by the individual meter is confined within the unit supplied by that meter. (1) Table governing size of service entrance switch and service wire according to the number of circuits used. No. Circuits Size Service Switch 1 through 5 .... ............................... 60 Amperes 6 through 15 .. ............................... 100 Amperes 16 through 24 . ............................... 150 Amperes 25 and Over According to Load Service and meter size may be calculated according to the provisions found in Article 220 of the National Electrical Code. Calculations shall be submitted in writing at the time the electrical permit is taken. (j) (1) Before adding an additional meter to an existing service on a residence, the proper zoning, per 1988 LRC Section 36, must be verified before the installation. (2) Service masts shall not be smaller than two inch (2 ") rigid conduit. (k) (1) Service entrance switches shall be marked with name, access and telephone number of the electrical contractor installing such work. apartment houses or other multiple meter installations shall also have plainly marked the number of the apartment or sufficient load designation. Marking shall be permanent. (2) Service entrance switches and meter loops shall be located in readily accessible places on the exterior of the structure or other approved outside location. The height of the meter sockets shall not be less than five feet (5') to the bottom of the socket. Special permission may be granted for stacked meters. Special permission may be granted to permit the service equipment for commercial or industrial buildings to be 9 21 located immediately inside the building as conditions require. (3) Service from the meter to the point of service entrance shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit or rigid nonmetallic conduit. The feeders from the main disconnect to the branch circuit panels shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit or approved nonmetallic cable. On multi -unit structures, nonmetallic cable shall not cross apartments or unit other than the one in which it terminates unless the cable is readily accessible for its entire length where it crosses units other than the one in which it terminates. (1) In existing structures, where new wiring is being installed, any existing hazardous wiring must be corrected, open knife switches, open fuse blocks, etc., removed before new wiring will be approved. (m) No job shall be considered as being completely roughed in until all joints have been soldered and taped or approved connections and pigtails provided for hanging of fixtures. (n) Nonmetallic cable may be run over the top of ceiling joists in attics when the maximum distance from the top of the joist to the bottom of the rafter is not greater than three feet (3'). In attic space of greater height, boring of the joists or protective stripping of a minimum of one inch by three inch (1" x 3 ") strips will be required. (o) Section 110-313 of the 1996 National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 110 -313- Installation and Use Listed or labeled equipment shall be used or installed in accordance with any instruction included in the listing or labeling. Exception No. 1: Where the marking on air conditioning equipment specifies fuses, such equipment shall be permitted to be protected by circuit breakers instead of fuses; provided the circuit breaker installation complies with Parts C and F of Article 440 of the National Electrical Code. (p) Section 300 -4 -A1 of the 1996 National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 300 -4 - Protection Against Physical Damage Where subject to physical damage conductor shall be adequately protected. 10 A. Cable Through Wood Framing Members 1 . Bored Holes: In both exposed and concealed locations where a cable or raceway type wiring method is installed through bored holes in joists, rafters, or similar structural wood members, holes shall be bored at the approximate center of the face of the member. Holes in studs for cable type wiring methods shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not less than one inch from the nearest edge of the stud or shall be protected from nails and screws by either a steel plate or bushing at least 1/16 inch thick and of appropriate length and width,. installed to cover the area through which nails or screws might penetrate the installed cable. LRC Sec. 8- 176(a) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor " SECTION 4 - DIVISION 4. LRC Sec. 8 -196 is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor ". LRC Sec. 8- 198(a) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrases "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor " LRC Sec. 8- 198(b) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor " LRC Sec. 8- 199(b) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor " LRC Sec. 8- 199(c) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "January q. 11 • • 22 21 succeeding the period of the license, a penalty of five dollars ($5.00)" and the following language substituted therefor: "January 31 succeeding the period of the license, a penalty of ten dollars (510.00)" LRC Sec. 8- 228(a) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor " LRC Sec. 8- 231(b) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor" LRC Sec. 8- 231(d) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor" LRC Sec. 8- 231(e) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Permit and Records Office ". LRC Sec. 8- 232(e) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Electrical Inspection Supervisor ". LRC Sec. 8- 233(b) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "Chief Electrical Inspector" and the following language substituted therefor: "Permit and Records Supervisor ". LRC Sec. 8- 235(d) is hereby amended by deleting in the paragraph the phrase "of fifty dollars ($50.00) annually on or before January 13 of each year for the privilege of engaging in such business" and the substitute the following language therefor: "As provided in Chapter 17, Article II." 12 PASSED: January 2, 1996 ATTEST: GZ ej j, , 0"'e, e, ROBBIE HANCOCK CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: THOMAS M. CARPENTER CITY ATTORNEY 13 JIl D ILEY OF MA OR