HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10031989 - 1.26 WDINANCE NO. 99- 60
(Adoption of 1987 National Electrical Code, 1981 National
Electrical Code Tables, and Other Publications)
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows
(omitting the parenthetical footnotes from the official text of
the enacted or amended provisions of the County Ordinance'' Code) :
SECTION I. SMOMY. This ordinance repeals, amends and re-
enacts Division 76 of the County Ordinance Code to adopt the 1987
National Electrical Code, Tables 310-16 through 310-19 of the
1981 National Electrical Code, and other publications .
SECTION II. Division 76 of the County Ordinance Code is
repealed, amended and re-enacted to adopt the 1987 National
Electrical Code, to read:
DIVISION 76
UNIFORM ZLZCTRICEL CODE
CHAPTER 76-2 GENERAL
Article 76-2.2 gneral
76-2.202 Title and ENMee. (a) This Division shall be
known as the Electrical Code of Contra Costa County.
(b) The purpose of this division is the practical safe-
guarding of persons and property, and of buildings and their
contents, from hazards arising from the use or generation of
electricity for light, heat, power, radio, television, signaling,
and other purposes .
(Ords. 89- 60 52, 82-23 52, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.204 Qperative _date. (a) This Division becomes
operative on and after November 2 , 1939
(b) Any electrical work, for which a permit was obtained
before the effective date in subsection (a) may be installed and
completed in accordance with the laws and regulations in effect
when the permit was issued.
(Ords . 89- 60 62, 82-23 S21 79-67, 76-24 . )
Article 76-2.4 Definitions .
76-2.402 Genenl. (a) The language used in this Division
and the National Electrical Code (included herein by reference)
is intended to convey the common meaning accepted by and familiar
to the electrical industry.
(b) Unless otherwise specially provided, or required by the
context, the following terms have the indicated meanings in this
Division.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.404 Inspector. "Inspector, " or "electrical inspector"
means the chief building inspector or any duly authorized deputy
building inspector of this county. .
(Ords. 89- 60 S2 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.406 Agproved. "Approved" means acceptable to the
electrical inspector.
(Ords. 89- 60 52, 82-23 S2, 79-76, 76-24. )
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76-2.416 Electrical Mork. "Electrical work, " when used
without any class designation or other expressed limitation,
means the installation, construction, erection, connection,
maintenance, alteration and repair of any and all electrical
equipment; and the term shall be broadly construed to include
also the electrical equipment with respect to which the work is
connected and the term is used.
(Ords . 89- 60 52, 82.-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
Article 76-2.6 Scope of Application
76-2.602 General. Except as otherwise provided herein,
this division applies to all electrical equipment and electrical
work within or on public and private buildings and other
premises, including yards, parking lots, carnivals, industrial
substations, conductors connecting installations to a supply of
electricity, and other outside conductors adjacent to the
premises including TV antenna systems for single-family,
commercial, community, and franchised systems .
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.604 Moved buildings. All electrical equipment and
electrical work existing in buildings moved in or into the
unincorporated area of the county shall comply with the
requirements of this division.
(Ords . 89- 60 52,. 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 )
76-2.606 Existing electrical work. Except as provided in
Section 76-2. 604, this division does not require any electrical
work regulated by this division to be changed, reconstructed,
removed or demolished if it was installed before the effective
date of this division and in accordance with any laws or
regulations in effect at the time of its installation, unless it
is dangerous to life, health or property, in the electrical
inspector's udgment.
(Ords. 89- 6� S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
Article 76-2.7 State Codes and Orders, Adoption and
A_pvlication
76-2.702 Part 3, Title 24, C.C.R. adoption. (a) Part 3
(Basic Electrical Regulations) of Title 24 (State Building
Standards ) of the California Code of Regulations ( 24 C.C.R. E90-0
ff) , including future amendments thereto, is adopted by this
reference as a part of the Contra Costa County Code as though
fully set forth herein.
(b) One copy of Part 3 is on file with the building
inspection department and the other requirements of Government
Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with.
(Ords. 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24. )
76-2.704 Subchapter 5. Title 8, C.C.R. , adoption. (a)
Subchapter 5 (Electrical Safety Orders ) of Chapter 4 (Div. of
Industrial Safety) of Title 8 (Industrial Relations) of the
California Code of Regulations (8 C.C.R. 2300 ff) , including
future amendments thereto, is adopted by this reference as a part
of the Contra Costa County Code as though fully set forth herein.
(b) One copy of Subchapter 5 is on file with the building
inspection department, and the other requirements of Government
Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67 , 76-24 . )
76-2.706 Subchapter 5, Title 8, C.C.R. , apylication to
industry. Electrical work in industrial structures or
construction shall comply with Part 3 of Title 24 and with
Subchapter 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the California Code of
Regulations (see 5S 76-2 . 702 and 76-2. 704 ) rather than with the
corresponding provisions of this Division 76 . Electrical work in
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or on buildings subject to regulation by the California Division
of Industrial Safety shall comply with the regulations in these
portions of the California Code of Regulations when they are more
restrictive than the corresponding requirements of this division.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 52, 79-67, 76-24. )
76-2.708 Chapters 3 and 5. Title 25. C.C.R. , adoption.
(a) Chapter 3 (Factory Built Housing) and Chapter 5
(Mobilehome Parks, Special Occupancy Trailer Parks and
Campgrounds) of Title 25 (Housing and Community Development) of
the California Code of Regulations (25 C.C.R. 3000 ff and 5000
ff) , including future amendments thereto, are adopted by this
reference as part of the Contra Costa County Code as though fully
set forth herein.
(b) One copy each of Chapters 3 and 5 are on file with the
building inspection department and the other requirements of
Government Code section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied
with.
(Ords . 89-fi0 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24. )
76-2.710 Chapters 3 and 5. Title 25. C.C.R. , application.
Electrical work in mobilehome parks and campgrounds shall comply
with Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations
(see Section 76-2 .708) .
(Ords . 89-60 S21 82-23 S2, 79-67 , 76-24 . )
76-2.712 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128, adoption.
(a) General Order 95 (Rules for Overhead Electric Line
Construction) and General Order 128 (Rules for Construction of
Underground Electric Supply Systems) of the California Public
Utilities Commission, including future amendments thereto, are
adopted by this reference as a part of the Contra Costa County
Code as though fully set forth therein.
(b) One copy each of P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128 are
on file with the building inspection department, and the other
requirements of Government Code section 50022 .6 have been and
shall be com lied with.
(Ords . 89- 6� S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67 , 76-24 . )
76-2.714 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128, application
overhead and underground. (a) Electrical work which is outdoors
and on poles or on the outside of buildings shall comply with
California Public Utilities Commission General Order 95 (see
Section 76-2. 712) .
(b) Electrical work which is outdoors and underground shall
comply with General Order 128 (see Section 76-2 . 712) .
(Ords . 89-60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.716 P.U.C. Generally. Facilities installed by
utilities subject to the jurisdiction of the California Public
Utilities Commission shall be installed pursuant to the rules,
regulations and orders of that commission. This division shall
not apply to any such facilities except as it relates to utility
facilities located in buildings, in which instance, vaults,
conduits, pull boxes or other enclosures shall be installed in
compliance with this division.
(Ords . 87- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67 , 76-24 . )
76-2.718 High voltage safety orders. adoption. (a) The
High Voltage Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety
of the California Department of Industrial Relations, including
future amendments thereto, are adopted by this reference as a
part of the Contra Costa County Code as though fully set forth
herein.
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(b) One copy of the High voltage Safety Orders is on file
with the building inspection department and the other
requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been and .
shall be complied with. .
(Ords . 89-60 S21 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24. )
Article 76-2.8 Raforcement
76-2.802 Inspector. The electrical inspector, in the
building inspection department, shall enforce this division.
(Ords. 89- 6U S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.804 Rzceptions allowable. The electrical inspector
may, for good cause -or when the public interest requires, allow
exception from this division's requirements .
(Ords.. 89-60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
Article 76-2.10 General Requirements
76-2.1002 General safety. All electrical work shall be
performed, and all electrical equipment shall be constructed,
installed, protected, operated, repaired, used and maintained, in
accordance with the requirements of this division and in such
manner as to be reasonably safe and free from risk of accident or
injury to person or property by fire, shock, or otherwise. No
person shall act contrary to this general regulation or neglect
to act as re red hereby.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S21 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.1004 Approved eyuipmnent. (a) When obtainable,
electrical equipment that an approved testing laboratory has
examined, listed or labeled as conforming to applicable standards
shall be used in preference to others .
(b) Listing or labeling conforming to the Standards of the
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. , the United States Bureau of
Standards, the United States Bureau of Mines, or other similar
institutions of recognized standing shall be prima facia evidence
of conformity with the requirements of Section 76-2 . 1002. The
maker's name, trademark, or other identification symbol shall be
placed on all electrical equipment used or installed under this
division.
(c) Old or used electrical equipment shall not be used in
any work under this division without the specific approval of the
electrical inspector.
(Ords. 89- 60 S21 82-23 S21 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.1010 Furnaces and basements. A wall switch controlled
light outlet shall be placed to illuminate the front of every
furnace or heating boiler. One wall switch controlled lighting
outlet shall be located at the basement entrance. For dwelling-
type occupancy, see Section 76-12.404 (adding Section 210-70 to
the National Electrical Code) .
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.1012 Boat docks. Whether open or roofed, lighting
shall be provided to insure sufficient protective lighting (at
least 0.2 foot candles at all points ) for pedestrians on the
docks, within covered berths, and on all walkways or ramps to
shore and to the nearest access road within or adjacent to the
harbor property.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-2.1014 Public nuisance lighting. Lighting fixtures
shall be so installed, controlled or directed that the light will
not glare or be blinding to pedestrians or vehicular traffic or
on adjoining property.
(Ords . 89-60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24. )
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CHAPTER 76-4 INSPECTION6
Article 76-4.2 New Work
76-4.202 Insvection. All electrical systems shall be
inspected by the electrical inspector, to insure compliance with
this division. No person shall conceal electrical work until it
- is inspected and written approval to proceed is given.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-4.204 Correction notice. If the inspector condemns any
electrical work as not in accordance with this division, he shall
give written notice to the person engaged in the work. Within
ten days after this notice, or within any reasonable further time
that the inspector may prescribe, the person doing the work shall
change or remove the work or equipment as the inspector may
require to make it comply fully with this division.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 52, .79-67, 76-24 . )
76-4.206 Other violations. (a) No person shall cover
electrical work, or allow it to be covered, to prevent or hinder
its inspection, or remove any notice not to cover placed by the
inspector.
(b) No person shall supply current to an electrical
installation or current-consuming device until a certificate of
inspection and approval has been issued.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-4.208 Notice to insgect. The person doing electrical
work authorized by the permit shall notify the electrical
inspector orally or in writing that the work is ready for
inspection and meets. the requirements of this division. The
notice shall be given not less than one working day before the
work is to be inspected.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 52, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-4.210 Twee completed before inspection. Before the
electric wiring in any building is installed, inspected,
approved, or deemed ready for inspection:
(1 ) All gas, steam, water, sewer, furnace and other
piping and tubing which is to be located in any portion of the
building in which any of the wiring is located, shall be
installed and in place;
(2) The building shall be roofed; and
(3) Wherever any of the wiring is to be concealed, all
lathing strips, furring, bridging, backing, and headers shall be
in place. Thermal insulation shall not be installed until all
electrical rough wiring is approved.
(Ords . 89- 60 52, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-4.212 Time of service. (a) On alteration jobs requiring
a change of service, the service shall be changed and inspected
at the frame or rough wiring state.
(b) On swimming pool jobs requiring a change of service,
the service shall be changed and completed prior to the approval
for pouring or cementing of the pool or steel inspection of the
pool cavity.
(Ords . 89 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-4.214 No change after inspection. (a) After any
electrical work has been inspected and approved, no person shall
damage or interfere with it without due authority, nor (whether
working under authority of the original or of any new permit) in
any manner change or alter it without reporting such change or
alteration to the electrical inspector for reinspection.
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(b) After electric work in, on, or about any building has
been inspected and approved, no person shall place any sheet
metal, pipe or other metal work within five inches of any
electrical conductor or cable or concealed system of wiring, or
within two inches of any so-called open wiring, without having
been authorized so 'to do by the electrical inspector and then
- only when such conductors are protected as may be prescribed by
the inspector.
(Ords . 89-60 S21 82-23 S21 79-67, 76-24 . )
Article 76-4.4 Existing Work
76-4.402 Generally. The inspector is empowered to inspect
all electrical equipment and work not exempted by Section 90-
2(b) (4) and (5) of the National Electrical Code. When the
inspector finds any electrical equipment to be dangerous or
unsafe, he shall so notify the person owning, using or operating
it, who shall make the repairs or changes required to make the
equipment safe, and complete this work within ten days after
notice or such further time as the inspector may set. Any ,
electrical system deemed an immediate, imminent hazard to life
and property shall be de-energized immediately by the owner, his
representative or the electrical inspector.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
CHAPTER 76.6 CONNECTIONS
Article 76-6.2 Connections to Installations
76-6.202 Inspector's aRproval required. No person shall
connect a source of electrical energy, or supply electric
service, to any electrical equipment for the installation of
which a permit is required without first obtaining the electrical
inspector's certificate of approval .
(Ords. 89-60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-6.204 Unlawful reconnections. No person shall connect a
source of electrical energy, or supply electric service, to any
electrical equipment which the electrical inspector has
disconnected or ordered disconnected until he issues a
certificate of approval authorizing its reconnection and use.
The electrical inspector shall notify the serving utility of the.
order to discontinue use.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-6.206 Power companies notify inspector. (a) Notice.
Whenever in, on or about any building any person engaged in the
distribution or sale of electrical energy shall set, reset,
install or reinstall any meter for the measurement of electrical
energy, or connect or reconnect to, or supply or service any
installation of electrical equipment, or change the nominal
voltage of supply or service to any installation of electrical
equipment, or shall change any such supply or service from two-
wire to three-wire or vice versa, or from single-phase to
polyphase or vice versa, or from direct current to alternating
current or vice versa, that person shall within two days
thereafter, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, give written
notice thereof to the electrical inspector, specifying the
location and address of the installation affected.
(b) Thirty-Day Exception. This notice need not be given
for work expressly approved by the electrical inspector within
thirty days after inspection approval.
(c) Authorization Required. No person engaged in the
distribution or sale of electrical energy shall connect his
distribution. system, including windpower generators, or any live
supply or service conductor(s) therefrom, to any electrical
equipment in, on or about any building or cause or allow any
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energizing of such connections, including windpower or
emergency/stand by electrical generation until the electrical
inspector inspects the electrical equipment and authorizes such
connections .
(d) Waiver. The electrical inspector may, at his
discretion, temporarily, or permanently waive any or all
requirements of this--article by giving written notice of such
waiver to all persons involved. He may likewise at any time
revoke such waiver by similar notice.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-6.208 Unlawful wiring, electric fences, warninq. (a)
Prohibition. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall
construct or maintain any spring gun, or any electric wiring
device, designed or intended to injure and/or shock animals or
persons, or any contrivance or apparatus for such purpose.
(b) Livestock Exception. Persons principally engaged in
the business of handling livestock as a primary means of
production or income may electrify fences to control or confine
livestock upon complying with all the following requirements:
(1 ) Any contrivance or mechanism to control electrical
current in such fences shall be listed by an approved testing
laboratory, and shall include a suitable interrupting device and
such other safety devices to prevent dangerous currents getting
on the fence at any time.
(2) Any electrical fence to which the public may have
access, except cross fences to confine and control livestock,
shall be posted with a warning notice containing the following or
similar wording: "DANGER. ELECTRIC FENCE, " or "DANGER. HIGH
VOLTAGE. " This notice shall be posted along any such main fence
at intervals of not more than two hundred feet, and in letters at
least two inches high.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
Article 76-6.4 Construction Power and Teomvorary
Release
76-6.402 Required conditions. (a) Electrical construction
power and lighting installations may be permitted during the
period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or
demolition of buildings, structures, or similar activities .
Electrical construction power will be de-energized and
discontinued when the permanent electrical system is approved by
the inspector and ready to energize (see Article 76-6 .2) . Use of
any permanent electrical equipment or distribution system for
construction power utilization is not permitted (see NEC Article
305, wiring of construction sites) .
(b) The inspector may allow the temporary use of electrical
current through any electrical equipment, subject to the
restrictions herein.
(c) The inspector shall not allow such use when it is
determined it will endanger life or property.
(d) The inspector shall not allow such use for longer than
reasonably necessary to fully comply with this division, and he
may fix this time period when he grants the allowance, which
shall not exceed thirty days .
(e) The inspector may allow such use before installation of
fixtures and finish, if:
(1 ) A permit has been obtained;
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(2) Range and appliance circuit receptacles, etc. , are
in place;
(3) Panel cover trims are in place on all service and
distribution panels; and
(4 ) Properly sized fuses or breakers installed and in
- place only on needed- circuits.
(Ords. 89-60 S21 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
CHAPTER 78-8 PERMITS
Article 76-8.2 General
76-8.202 Rte. No person shall install electrical
equipment regulated by this division without having a separate
valid unstopped permit therefor for each affected building,
structure or premises, except as otherwise allowed in this
chapter.
(Ord. 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 76-67, 76-24. )
76-8.204 Inspector issues. The electrical inspector shall
issue permits only pursuant to this chapter.
(Ords . 89- S21 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-8.206 Permit only to contractor or miner. (a) A permit
shall be issued only to a person holding a valid, unexpired,
unrevoked California electrical contractor's license except as
otherwise provided in this section.
(b) A permit may be issued for work in a one family
dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the
usual accessory buildings and quarters, if the permittee is the
bona fide owner of the structures occupied by or designed to be
occupied by the owner, and the owner himself performs all work
under theit.
(Ords . 89-�0 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
Article 76-8.4 Application For Permit
76-8.402 Application. Every applicant for a permit shall
apply therefor on forms furnished by the electrical inspector.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-8.404 Required information. Every application shall
contain the address, the use, occupancy or purpose of the
building, structure or premises where the proposed electrical
work is to be done, the names and addresses of the owner and of
the electrical contractor if any, a complete description of the
proposed work, and other information that the electrical
inspector may consider necessary.
(Ords . 89- 60y S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24. )
76-8.406 Issuance. If, on examination and investigation,
the electrical inspector finds that the proposed work will
conform to this division and that all fees have been paid, he
shall issue a permit to the applicant.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2► 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-8.408 Late application, penalty -- emergencies. (a)
Every person who begins electrical work without first applying
for and obtaining the -permit(s) required therefor, shall so apply
as soon as practicable. If he unreasonably delays in applying,
he shall pay a triple permit fee(s ) and remains subject to other
penalties and enforcement procedures of this code.
(b) Emergencies . The triple fee(s ) shall not be imposed
when the principal electrical inspector is satisfied that the
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work was urgently necessary and that prior application was not
practicable.
(Ords . 89- 60 52, 82-23 52, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-8.410 Annual permits. (a) . Allowed. Instead of a
separate permit for each building, structure, premises,
installation or alteration, an annual permit may be issued to any
- person regularly employing one or more electricians for
electrical work in premises owned or occupied by the applicant
for the permit.
(b) Form. The application shall be made on forms furnished
by the electrical inspector. All annual permits expire at the
end of the calendar year in which issued.
(c) Reports. In the first fifteen days of each calendar
month, the permittee shall report to the electrical inspector on
all electrical work done under the annual permit during the
preceding month.
(Ords . 89- 60 52, 82-23 52, 79-67, 76-24 . )
CHAPTER 76-10 FEES
Article 76-10.2 General
76-10.202 Fees reguired. No permit for electrical work is
valid unless the fee(s) therefor has been paid as required by
this division or other ordinance adopted by the Board. Fees are
due, and shall be paid or provided for by the applicant, before
any electrical work (requiring a permit hereunder) is started and
the permit therefor issued.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 7.6-24 . )
CHAPTER 76-12
1987 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Article 76-12.2 Adoption and Application
76-12.202 Adoption. (a) The 1987 Edition of the National
Electrical Code (published by the National Fire Protection
Association) , with the changes, additions and deletions set forth
in Article 76-12.4 below, is adopted by this reference as though
fully set forth herein.
(b) One copy of 'the 1987 National Electrical Code, as
amended, is on file with the Building Inspection Department, and
the other requirements of Government Code section 50022. 6 have
been and shall be complied with.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-12.204 Application. The requirements of the 1987
National Electrical Code (as modified in Article 76-12 .4 ) apply
to all things regulated by this division in addition to this
division's other requirements.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
Article 76-12.4 Modifications
76-12.402 General Terminology. The 1987 National
Electrical Code, as adopted by Section 76-12. 202, is applicable
as modified in this article. Article and section numbers used
are those of the National Electrical Code. "NEC" refers to the
National Electric Code and "NFPA" refers to the National Fire
Protection Association.
(Ords . 89- 60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
76-12.404 1987 National Electrical Code Modifications. The
following provisions of the 1987 National .Electrical Code are
modified as follows:
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(1) Article 10Q Definitions. The following definitions
are added:
"Appliance: Utilization equipment, generally
other than industrial, normally built in standardized
sizes and types, which is installed or connected as a
unit to perfoxxvone or more functions such as clothes
washing, air conditioning, food mixing, deep frying,
etc. , limited to one listed and approved power supply
cord with no other flexible cords or unprotected wiring
to complete its function.
"Appliance, Fixed: An appliance which is fastened
or otherwise secured at a specific location.
"Appliance, Portable: An appliance which is
actually moved or can easily be moved from one place to
another in normal use. "
"Appliance, Stationary: An appliance which is not
easily moved from one place to another in normal use. "
( 2) Section 110-14(x1. The following language is added to
the "Exception" paragraph:
"Stranded conductors, in this application, shall
be tinned. "
( 3) Section 110-16(cl. The second paragraph is modified by
deleting the words "and over 6 feet ( 1 .83 m) wide, " to read:
"For switchboards and control panels rated 1200
amperes or more, there shall be one entrance not less
than 24 inches (610 mm) wide and 6 1/2 feet (1 .98 m)
high at each end. "
(4 ) Section 110-16(cl. The following paragraph is added,
to read:
"Permanent ladders or stairways shall be provided
to give safe access to the working space around
electrical equipment installed on platforms, balconies,
mezzanine floors, or in attic or roof rooms or spaces.
Exception No. 1: One and two family dwellings.
Exception No. 2: Permanent exterior ladders providing
roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet (2.43 m)
to finish grade. "
(5) Section 210-6(e) . The first paragraph is amended to
read:
"Circuits exceeding 120 volts, nominal, between
conductors and not exceeding 277 volts, nominal, to
ground shall be permitted to supply the following,
provided the conditions of maintenance and supervision
dictate only qualified persons service said equipment: "
(6) Section 210-8(a). In paragraph (2) , the following
language is added to Exception No. 2 to (a) (2) :
"Such receptacles shall be a single receptacle for
each appliance. "
(7 ) Section 210-81a) . In paragraph (3) , the words "without
entering or passing through a dwelling unit, " are deleted from
the last paragraph. As amended, said paragraph reads :
"For the purpose of this section, 'direct grade
level access' is defined as being located not more than
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6 feet, 6 inches ( 1.98 m) above grade level and being
readily accessible. "
(8) Section 210-8(a) . Paragraph (4) is amended, to read:
" (4) At least one 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or
20-ampere receptacle installed in a basement and under
floor areas wha.,,te receptacles are required shall have
ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for
personnel and it shall be so identified. "
(9) lection 210-8(a) . The first paragraph of paragraph (5)
is amended to read:
"All 125-volt, single phase 15- and 20-ampere
receptacles within 6 feet (1.83 m) of the kitchen sink
at counter space shall have ground-fault circuit
interrupter protection for personnel . "
(10 ) section 210-8(b) . The definition of "bathroom" is
amended to read:
"Bathroom: As used in Section 210-8, a bathroom
is an area including a basin, or one or more of the
following: a toilet, tub, or a shower. "
( 11 ) Section 210-fi(c) . Subsection (c) is added to section
210-8, to read:
" (c) Identification. All 125-volt, single phase
15- and 20-ampere receptacles as used in this section
shall be so identified. "
( 12 ) Section 210-19(al. The fourth FPN is deleted and
replaced with the following paragraph (which is not an FPN) :
"Conductors for branch circuits as defined in
Article 100, shall be sized to prevent a voltage drop
exceeding 3 percent at the farthest outlet of power,
heating, and. lighting loads, or combinations of such
loads, and the maximum total voltage drop on both
feeders and branch circuits to the farthest outlet
shall not exceed 5 percent. "
( 13 ) Section 210-19(b L. The first paragraph is amended to
read:
"Branch circuit conductors supplying household
ranges, wall mounted ovens, counter cooking units, and
other household cooking appliances shall have an
ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served.
The minimum ampacity shall not be less than 50 amperes
for free standing or drop-in electric ranges, 40
amperes for single and double wall mounted ovens or
counter mounted cooking units . "
(14 ) Section 210-19(b) , Reception No. 2. Exception No. 2
is deleted.
(15) Section 210-19(d1 . Subsection (d) is added to Section
210-19, to read:
" (d) Conductor ampacities rated at 100 amperes
and less shall be sized using the 60 c (140 F)
temperature column (table 310-16 ) or terminated with 75
c rated terminals or devices . ,,
(16 ) Section 210-52(bi. The following language is added:
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"At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed
at each counter space in locations other than kitchen
and dining areas. "
(17) Section 210-52(d) . The following language is added:
"For one and two-family dwellings, the required
receptacle outfit shall be located in the patio areas. "
(18) Section 210-52(t J is amended to read:
" (f) For a one-family dwelling, at least one
receptacle outlet, in addition to any provided for
laundry equipment, shall be installed in each basement
and in each garage. "
(19) Section -210-63 is amended to read:
"210-63 Service and Maintenance Outlets . A 125
volt, single phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacle outlet
shall be installed at an accessible location for
service and maintenance of equipment. The outlet shall
be located within 251- of such equipment requiring
service and maintenance. "
(20) Sgction 210-70. The first sentence is amended to
read:
"Lighting outlets shall be installed where
specified in (a) , (b) and (c) below.
(21 ) Section 210-70(a1. The first paragraph is amended to
read:
" (a) Dwelling unit(s ) . (1) At least one wall
switch controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in
every habitable room; in bathrooms, hallways,
stairways, garages, at each outdoor entrance and exit,
and adjacent to mechanical equipment requiring
servicing. (2) Approved numbers or addresses as
required by 513 UBC shall be illuminated for new
residential occupancies . "
(22) $action 210-70(c1 . Subsection (c) is added to section
210-70, to read:
" (c) Industrial and Commercial Occupancies .
Outdoor lighting outlets for illumination shall be
installed at entrances and exits to buildings intended
for industrial or commercial occupancies . "
(23) Section 215-2. The following is added after the first
paragraph:
"Conductors for feeders as defined in Article 100
shall be sized to prevent a voltage drop exceeding 3
percent at the farthest outlet of power, heating, and
lighting loads, or combinations of such loads and where
the maximum total voltage drop on both feeders and
branch circuits to the farthest outlet shall not exceed
5 percent. "
(24 ) Section 220-4(e) . Subsection (e) is added to section
220-4, to read:
" (e) Appliances fastened in place. Appliances
fastened in place such as dishwashers, disposals, trash
compactors, microwaves, etc. , shall be supplied by a
separate 20 ampere branch circuit for each appliance. "
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(25) $action 230-28 is amended by adding the following:
"The outer or upper end of the overhead service
conduit shall -nbt overhang or project more than
eighteen inches (1811 ) beyond the last point at which
the conduit is supported and fastened.
"In cases where it is necessary to obtain the
required height above the roof of a building, only
rigid ferrous metal conduit shall be sued for this
purpose and shall not be smaller than one and one
fourth inches (1-1/411 ) trade size, nor extend more than
thirty inches (30" ) beyond the last support. Non-
ferrous metal conduit shall not be smaller than two
inches (211 ) trade size.
"The service head shall be located on that portion
of the building served which is facing the serving line
or not more than eighteen inches (18" ) back of that
wall. "
(26) Section 230-43 is deleted.
(27 ) Section 230-98 is added to read:
"230-98 Available Short Circuit Current. Prior
to the issuance of an electrical permit to install
electrical service equipment for single-family
dwellings, with over 200 ampere service, all multi-
family dwellings, commercial, and industrial
occupancies, the owner, engineer or contractor shall
present short circuit values available at the service
equipment supply terminals verified in writing by the
serving agency. "
(28) Section 250-82(c) is amended to read:
" (c). Concrete Encased Electrode. An electrode
encased by at least two inches (211 ) (50. 8mm) of
concrete located within the bottom 3 inches of a
concrete foundation or footing that is in direct
contact with the earth, consisting of at least 20 feet
(6 . 1m) or more of steel reinforcing rods not less than
1/2 inch (12.7mm) (#4) diameter for residential
services of 200 amperes or less, or consisting of at
least 20 feet (6 . 1m) of bare copper conductor, sized as
per 250-94, but not smaller than #4 AWG. "
( 29 ) }section 250-94 is amended by deleting Exception No. 1,
(a) and (b) , and Exception No. 2, (a) and (b) .
(30) Section 300-11(al is amended to read:
" (a) Secured in Place. Raceways, cable
assemblies, boxes, cabinets, and fittings shall be
independently supported and securely fastened in place
by an approved means . Low voltage, communications,
alarm and signaling systems, etc. shall be supported as
above at not to exceed 4-1/2 foot intervals.
Exception: In tee-bar suspended ceilings, low voltage
(50 volts and less ) , communications, alarm and
signaling systems, etc. shall be supported as above at
not to exceed 8 foot intervals . "
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(31) Section 300-13(b) is amended to read:
" (b) Device Removal. In all circuits, the
continuity of a circuit shall not be dependent upon
device connections, such as lampholders, receptacles,
switches, etc. , where the removal of such devices would
interrupt the continuity of the circuit. Exception:
GFCI feed-through devices . "
(32) jection 300-23 is added to read:
"300-23 Abandoned Wiring, Removal. Abandoned
wiring systems, where accessible, shall be removed.
This includes cable systems, conduit systems, knob and
tube wiring, etc. Conduit systems that are not
accessible shall have the conductors removed. "
(33) Section 305-6(p) is deleted.
( 34) Article 310. Tables 310-16 through 310-31 are deleted
and Tables 310-16 through 310-19 of the 1981 NEC are adopted in
their place. (See Chapter 76-14. )
(35) Article 310. On page 70-167, the reference to "Notes
to Tables 310-16 through 310-31, " is changed to "Notes to Tables
310-16 through 310-19 of the 1981 NEC. "
(36 ) Article 310. Figure 310-1 is deleted.
(37 ) Section 336-3(c) Subsection (c) is added to section
336-3, to read:
" (c) Type NM or NMC cables shall not be permitted
to be used on installations with a voltage exceeding
150 volts to ground. "
( 38) Section 384-16(a) . Exception No. 3 is added to read:
. "Exception No. 3. The maximum loading of a 125
ampere bused main residential panelboard without a
single main overcurrent device, the combined circuit
ampacity shall not exceed 130 amperes with not more
than two main circuit breakers or sets of fuses . "
(39 ) Section 430-31. The following paragraph is added
after the third paragraph:
"Any motor automatically started and stopped,
rated over one-eighth horsepower, shall be protected
with external running overload, overcurrent relay
devices or time delay fuses in each ungrounded
conductor. "
(40) Section 770-9 is added to read:
"770-9 Installation Method. Installation shall
be in accordance with the appropriate articles in
Chapter 3. "
(41 ) Section 800-3. The first paragraph is modified by
adding the words "and the appropriate articles of Chapter 3, " to
read:
"Conductors from the protector to the equipment
or, where no protector is required, conductors attached
to the outside or inside of the building shall comply
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with (a) through (e) below, and the appropriate
articles of Chapter 3. "
(Ords . 89-60 S2, 82-23 $2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
01APTER 76-14
1981 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Article 76-14.2 Adoption of Tables. (a) Tables 310-
16 through 310-19 of the 1981 National Electrical Code (published
by the National Fire Protection Association) is adopted by this
reference as though fully set forth herein.
(b) One copy of the 1981 National Electrical Code is on
file with the building inspection department, and the other
requirements of Government Code section 50022.6 have been and
shall be complied with.
(Ords. 89-60 S2, 82-23 S2, 79-67, 76-24 . )
SECTION III. Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective
30 days after passage, and within 15 days of passage shall be
published once with the names of supervisors voting for and
against it in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper published in
this County.
Passed on October 3, 1989 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, McPeak & Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
By: �,� /
Deputy Board Chair
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