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BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Monday - 5:15 p.m. Public Services Building June 13, 2005
Conference Room No. 2 & 3
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM:
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of November 8, 2004 and Special meeting
of November 22, 2004
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Election of Officers
B. Electrical Code Adoption (Lou EI-Khazen)
4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORTS:
5. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S COMMENTS/REPORTS:
6. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKSIWRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE):
7. ADJOURNMENT TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
JULY 11, 2005.
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BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
Meeting Date: June 13, 2005
Subject: An Ordinance Adopting the California Electrical Code, 2004 Edition and Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electric Code, 1996 Edition, with
Amendments
Submitted By: Assistant Director of Planning and Building/Building Official
The California Building Standards Commission has mandated that each jurisdiction within the State start
enforcing the 2004 Edition of the California Electrical Cotle on August 1, 2005. The adoption of California
building codes is a routine action undertaken by the City in response to newly State adopted building codes.
This action will allow the City to incorporate appropriate local amendments into the enforcement program.
The adoption of the 2004 California Electrical Code is in conformance with City Council Policy 352-01 as
adopted by Resolution 5656 which endorses the establishment and maintenance of uniform building
regulations within the jurisdictions of the County of San Diego.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to City Council the adoption of the 2004 Edition of the California
Electrical Code and the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electric Code, 1996
Edition, with Amendments.
DIS Ic't
SOON: As mandated by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC), each jurisdiction
within the State shall begin enforcing the 2004 Edition of the California Electrical Code on August 1, 2005.
Traditionally, on a triennial basis, the State adopts the various building codes at the same time and they
become effective the same day. However, during this adoption cycle, actions taken by the CBSC delayed the
adoption of the California Building and Fire Codes, It may take two to three years before these codes are
ready for adoption by the State. For that reason, the CBSC decided to move forward with the adoption of the
2004 California Electrical Code ahead of the other codes.
Jurisdictions within San Diego County have met collectively to discuss suggested amendments to the codes
during monthly meetings of the San Diego Area Chapter of the International Code Council. As such, this
process recognizes and promotes code uniformity throughout the jurisdictions within the County creating a
positive professional environment among all code users. The proposed amendments reflect changes to the
administrative components of the enforcement program that are necessary to maintain consistency with other
existing provisions contained in the Municipal Code. This ordinance will also expand the list of types of
electrical work that is exempt from an electrical permit to include low-voltage communications circuits.
Attachments:
A) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE 2004 EDITION AND UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS.
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2004 EDITION AND UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF TAE CITY OF CFNLA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.24
ELECTRICAL CODE AND REGULATIONS
Sections:
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 28&1 2004 Edition and Uniform Admimsffative Code
Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.015 Subsection 203.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the Nafional
Electrical Code amended -Board of appeals and advisors.
15.24.020 Subsection 201.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code amended -Enforcement authority -Powers and duties of the building
official. '
15.24.023 Subsection 301.2 of the Uniform Adminish'ative Code Provisions for the National
Elecffical Code amended - Exempt W ork.
15.24.025 Subsection 304.1 of the Uniform Adminisffative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code amended to have permit fees reference city's master fee schedule.
15.24.030 Subsection 304.2 of the Uniform Adminisffafive Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code is deleted.
15.24.033 Subsection 305.5 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code amended-Reinspections.
15.24.035 Previously used materials. w
15.24.040 This section was repealed by Ordinance No. 2875.
15.24.045 Distribution panels -Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences - Defined -Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement -Amended.
15.24.010 California Electrical Code 208E 2004 Edition and Uniform Administrative Code provisions
for the National Electrical Code,1996 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the California
Electrical Code, 20&1 2004 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, and the
Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials. Said documents are hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of
the City of Chula Vista, California regulating the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of all
electrical wiring and electrical apparatus of any nature whatsoever, whether inside or outside of any building,
and issuance of pemuts and providing for the inspection thereof.
15.24.015 Subsection 203.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code amended -Board of Appeals and Advisors.
Subsection 203.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code
amended to designate the Board of Appeals and Advisors as the Board of Appeals:
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official
relative to the application and interpretations of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
Appeals and Advisors consisting of seven members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon
matters pertaining to electrical aspects of construction. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio member
who shall not be entitled to vote and who shall act as secretary to the Board. The Board of Appeals and
Advisors shall be appointed by the City Council from the qualified electors of the City in accordance with the
provisions of Section 600 et seq. of the Charter. The Board shall render all decisions and findings in writing
to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant. The decision of the Board is final. The Board
" of Appeals and Advisors shall recommend to the City Council such new legislation deemed necessary to
govern electrical aspects of construction in the City of Chula Vista.
15.24.020 Subsection 201.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code amended -Enforcement authority- Powers and duties of the Building Official.
Subsection 201.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code
amended as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Subsection 201.1 -General. It shall be the duty of the Building Official to enforce the provisions of
this code. The Building Official shall be the Assistant Director of the Building Division. For such purposes,
the Building Official shall have the powersrof a law enforcement officer.
The Building Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify the
application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity
with the intent and purpose of this code.
15.24.023 Subsection 301.2 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code amended-Exempt Work,
Subsection 301.2 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code
amended as it applies in Chula Vista to read as follows:
Subsection 301.2 -Exempt Work. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:
1. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an
attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is
permitted by this code.
2. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type
and rating in the same location.
3. Temporary decorative lighting.
4. Repair or replacement ofcurrent-carrying parts of any switch, contactor or control device.
5. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefore.
6. Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity in the same location.
7. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas
tube systems.
8. Taping joints. ,
9. Removal of electrical wiring.
10. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories.
11. The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets.
12. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating less than 25 volts and not
capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
13. Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Class II and Class III as defined in this code.
14. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring,
apparatus or equipment or the equipment or the generation, transmission, distribution or metering
of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by a public or
private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility.
15. Communications Circuits covered by Article 800 of the Electrical Code.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for
any work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction.
15.24.025 Subsection 304.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code amended to have permit fees reference City's Master Fee Schedule.
Subsection 304.1 of Section 304, Fees, of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, shall read as follows: "
Subsection 304.1 -Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be set forth in the Master Fee Schedule
ofthe City of Chula Vista.
15.24.030 Subsection 304.2 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code is deleted.
Subsection 304.2, Fees, of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code is deleted.
15.24.033 Subsection 305.5 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code amended -Reinspections.
Subsection 305.5 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code as it
applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Subsection 305.5 -Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or
reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections
called for are not made.
This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure
to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections
before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
Reinspection fees maybe assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for
failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring
the approval of the building official. ReinsRection fees shall be as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule of
the City of Chula V ista.
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In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be
performed until the required fees have been paid.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Building Official or
an authorized deputy.
15.24.045 Distribution panels -Separate required when.
Each store in a store building, each flat in a flat building, and each building used as a dwelling shall be
so wired that each store, aparhnent, flat or dwelling shall have separate lighting and/or power distribution
panels. Such panels shall not serve other portions of the building. Hotels, motels, hotel apartments and
similar types of buildings may be wired from one or more distribution panels.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
When requested by the Building Official, a complete schedule of circuits showing the number, kind
and capacity of each outlet on each circuit shall be posted on each job prior to rough inspection
15.24.055 Electric fences -Defined -Prohibited.
A. As used herein, the term electric fence includes all fences which in any way use electrical energy as an
additional deterrent or have wires charged with electricity which are not covered with adequate
insulation to protect persons and animals coming in contact therewith.
B. No electric fence may be constructed, maintained or operated within the city.
15.24.060 Phase Arrangement -Amended.
Section384-3(#j 408.3 of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read:
Phase Arrangement. The phase arrangement on three-phase buses shall be A, B, C from front to back,
top to bottom, or left to right, as viewed from the front of the switchboard or panelboard. The C phase shall
be that phase having the higher voltage ground on three-phase, four-wire delta-connected systems. Other
busbar arrangements may be permitted for additions to existing installations and shall be marked.
SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly fmds and declares that each of the
amendments noted above to the 2004 Edition of the California Electrical Code is necessary due to local
climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
SECTION III. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as
defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the
State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on August I, 2005.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Jim Sandoval Ann Moore
Director of Planning and Building City Attorney
Brad Remp, C.B.O
Assistant DirectorBuilding Official