HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1995-2647 ORDINANCE NO. 2647
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993
EDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA 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
Sections:
15.24,010 National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, and Uniform Administrative Code Provisions
for the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, adopted by reference.
15o24~015 Advisory and Appeals Board,
15.24,020 Enforcement Authority - Powers and Duties of the Director of Building and Housing.
15.24.025 Bection 304(a) of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisione for the National
Electrical Code, Permit Fees Amended to Reference the Master Fee Bchedule.
15.24,030 Section 304(b) of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code, Plan Review Fees, Amended to Reference the Master Fee Schedule.
15.24,035 Previously Used Materials.
15°24,040 Fees for Permits and Inspections.
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 National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, Adopted by Reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the National Electrical
Code, 1993 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and including the Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1993 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 permits and providing forthe inspection
thereof,
15.24.015 Board of Appeals and Advisors. Subsection (a) of Section 203 of the Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code amended to designate 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 quafffled by experience and training to pass upon matters
pertaining to electrical aspects of construction. The Director of Building and Housing 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
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Section 600 et seq. of the Charter. The Board shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Director of
Building and Housing 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 Enforcement Authority - Powers and Duties of the Director of Building and Housing.
Subsection (a) of Section 201 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code
amended as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Section 201 (a) General. It shall be the duty of the Director of Building and Housing to enforce the
provisions ofthis code. For such purposes, the Building Official shall havethe powers ofa law enforcement
officer.
15.24.025 Section 304(a) of the Uniform Administrative Cede Provisions for the National Electrical Code
amended to have permit fees reference City's Master Fee Schedule.
Subsection 304(a) 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:
Section 304(a) Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be set forth in the Master Fee Schedule
of the City of Chula Vista.
15.24.030 Subsection 304(b) of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code amended to have plan review fees reference City's Master Fee Schedule.
Subsection 304(b) of Section 304 "Fees" of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as fellows:
Subsection 304(b) Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by subsection (b)
of Section 302, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan
review. The plan review fees for electrical work shall be equal to 25 percent of the total permit fee as set
forth in the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista.
15.24.035 Previously Used Materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Director of Building and
Housing or an authorized deputy.
15.24.040 Fees for Permits and Inspections.
Fees for processing and inspecting electrical permits shall be specified in the Master Fee Schedule.
Note: Ampere rate shall apply to the secondary side of the transformer or transformers.
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, apartment, 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.
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15.24.050 Circuit Cards to be Posted When.
When requested by the Director of Building and Housing. a comptete 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.
Section 384-3(1~ of the 1993 National 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 specifically and expressly finds and declares that the
nature and uniqueness of the climate, terrain, location, and environment of the City does
necessitate and demand specific amendments to the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition,
which are noted in the Municipal Code and restated in this ordinance.
Section Ill. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on January 1, 1996.
Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O.
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Director of Building and Housing Cit Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of October, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly/~,. Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 2647 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 10th
day of October, 1995 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 17th day of October, 1995.
Executed this 17th day of October, 1995.
Beverly/~. Authelet, City Clerk