1981-055• _
ORDINANCE NO. 81- 55
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15.OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue
of the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1
Chapter 15.08 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15:08:010 Adopted by reference. The 1981 National Electrical
Code as modified in this chapter is hereby adopted by reference. In
the event any of the provisions of the 1981 National Electrical Code
are. i 'n conflict with any ordinances of the village or with the state
law, the most restrictive provision among them shall prevail.
Chapter 15;08.020 Filing. Three copies of the 1981 National
Electrical Code shall be kept on file in the office of the village
clerk for public use, Uspection and examination.
Chapter 15:08:030 Amendments. The 1981 National Electrical Code
is hereby amended as follows:
Article 110 -23. Identificati::on of Electrical Contractors.
The name of the electrical contractor performing the work shall
be displayed on the service panel box.
Article 210 -24. Branch - Circuit Requirements!- Summary. The
requirements for circuits having two or more outlets, other than
the receptacle circuits of Section 220 -3.(b) as specifically pro-
vided for above, are summarized in Table 210 -24.
Detached garages shall be on a separate circuit and shall
Include the following:
(a) A ceiling light controlled by a wall switch.
(b) A minimum of one (1) ground fault circuit - interrupter
receptacle.
Article 210 -52. 1. Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
(a) General Provisions. In every kitchen, family room,
dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sun room,
bedroom, recreation room, foyer, or similar rooms of dwelling
units, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point
along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6 feet
(1.83 m), measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space,
including any wall space 2 feet (610 mm) or more in width
and the wall space occupied by sliding panels in exterior
walls. The wall space afforded by fixed room dividers, such
as free- standing bar -type counters, shall be included in
the 6 -foot (1.83 -m) measurement.
As used in this section a "wall space" shall be considered
a wall unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces,
and similar openings.. Each wall space 2 or more feet (610 mm
or more.) wide shall be treated individually and separately
from other wall spaces within the room. A wall space shall
be permitted to include two or more walls of a room (around
corners) where unbroken at the floor line.
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A duplex wall receptacle shall be installed in each hallway.
Receptacle outlets shall, insofar as practicable, be spaced
equal distances apart. Receptacle outlets in floors shall
not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle
outlets unless located close to the wall.
The receptacle outlets required by this section shall be
in addition to any receptacle that is part of any lighting
fixture of applicance, located within cabinets or cupboards,
or located over 51-, feet (1.68 m) above the floor.
Exception: Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters
equipped with factory - installed receptacle outlets or outlets
provided as a separate assembly by the manufacturer shall
be permitted as the required outlet or outlets for the wall
space utilized by such permanently installed heaters. Such
receptacle outlets-shall not be connected to the heater circuits.
Article 210 -70. Lighting Outlets Required. Lighting outlets
shall be installed where specified in a and b) below.
(a) Dwelling Unit(s). At least one wall switch - controlled
lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room,
in bathrooms, hallways, stairways, and attached garages; and
at outdoor entrances. Where the preceding are accessible
by more than one entry or exit, they shall have a light or
lights controlled by a switch at each entry or exit..
(A vehicle door in an attached garage is not considered
an outdoor entrance.)
At least one lighting outlet shall be installed in an
attic, underfloor space, utility room and basement.
Exception No. 1: In habitable rooms, other than kitchens,
one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall
be permitted in lieu of lighting outlets.
Exception No. 2: In hallways, stairways, and at outdoor
entrances-remote, central, or automatic control of lighting
shall be permitted,
Article 225 -10. Wiring on Buildings The installation of
outside wi. ring on surfaces of buildings shall be permitted for
circuits of not over'600 volts, nominal, in rigid metal conduit,
in intermediate metal conduit, in rigid nonmetallic conduit as
provided in Section.347 -2, in busways as provided in Article 364,
or in electrical metallic tubing. Circuits of over 600 volts,
nominal, shall be installed as provided for services in Section
230 -202. Circuits for sign and outline lighting shall be installed
in accordance. with. Article 600.
Article 230 -43. Wiring Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal, or
Less. Service- entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance
with the applicable requirements of this Code covering the type
of wiring method used and limited to the following methods:
(1) rigid metal conduit; (2) intermediate metal conduit; (3) elec-
trical metallic tubing; (4) service- entrance cables; (5) wireways;
(6) busways; (7) auxi::liary gutters; (8) rigid nonmetallic conduit;
(9) caablebus; or (10) mineral- insulated, metal - sheathed cable.
Approved cable tray systems shall be permitted to support
cables approved for use as service- entrance conductors. See
Arti:cl e.. 318.
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Article 230 -70. General. Means shall be provided to dis-
connect all conductors in a building or other structure from the
service- entrance conductors. Each service disconnecting means
shall be permanently marked to identify it as a service disconnecting
means and shall be of the type that is suitable for use as service
equipment. Each service disconnecting means shall be suitable
for the prevailing conditions. Service equipment installed in
hazardous (classified) locations shall comply with the requirements
of Articles 500 through 517.
A main service disconnect shall be installed for every metered
service.
Article 230 -79. Rating of Disconnect. The service dis-
connecting means shall have a rating not less than the load to
be carried, determined in accordance with Article 220. In no
case shall the rating be lower than specified in (a), (b), (c),
(d), or (e) below.
(a) One - Circuit Installation. For installations to
supply on ly limtted Toads of a single branch circuit, the
service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less
than 15 amperes.
(b) Two- Circuit Installations. For installations consist-
ing of not more than two 2 -wire branch circuits, the service
disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than
30 amperes.
(c) One - Family Dwelling. For a one - family dwelling, the
service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less
than 100 amperes, 3 -wire under either of the following conditions:
(1) where the initial computed load is 10 kW or more, or
(2) where the initial installation consists of six or more
2 -wire branch circuits.
(d) Commercial and'Industrial Buildings. In commercial
and industrial buildings, the minimum service shall be two -
hundred (200) amperes.
(.e) All Others. For all other installations the service
disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than
60 amperes.
Article 230 -202. Service - Entrance Conductors. Service -
entrance conductors to buildings or enclosures shall be installed
to conform to the following:
(a) Conductor'Size. Service conductors shall be not
smaller than No. 6 unless in cable. Conductors in cable
shall not -be smaller -than No. 8.
(b) Wiring Methods. Service - entrance conductors shall
be installed by means of one of the following wiring methods:
(1) in rigid metal conduit; (2) in intermediate metal conduit;
(3) in rigid nonmetallic conduit where encased in not less
than 2 inches (50..8 mm) of concrete; (4) as multiconductor
cable identified as service cable; (5) in cablebus; or
(6) in busways.
Underground service - entrance conductors shall conform to
Section 710 -3(b).
Cable tray systems shall be permitted to support cables
identified as service- entrance conductors. See Article 318.
(See Section 310 -6 for shielding of solid dielectric
insulated conductors.)
Article 250 -91. Material
(:d) Prohibition of'Use of Aluminum Wire. The use of
aluminum wire in ground or below grade for the purpose of
grounding Is prohibi :ted,
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Article 300-1. Scope.
(c) Wiring for all circuits (except lighting circuits)
in commercial and industrial buildings shall be 12 AWG rated
conductors or larger.
Article 310 -5. Minimum Size of Conductors. Whether solid
or stranded, conductors shall not be smaller than No. 14 copper
or No. 6 aluminum or copper -clad aluminum.
Exception No. 1: For flexible cords as permitted by
Section 400 -12.
Exception No. 2: For fixture wire as permitted by
Section 410 -23.
Exception No. 3: For fractional hp motors as permitted
by Section 430 -22 -.
Exception No. 4 For cranes and hoists as permitted by
Section 610 -14.
Exception No. 5: For elevator control and signaling circuits
as permitted by Section 620 -12.
Exception No. 6: For Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 circuits
as permitted by Sections 725 -16, 725 -37, and 725 -40.
Exception No. 7: For fire protective signaling circuits
as permitted by Sections 760 -16, 760 -27, and 760 -30.
Article 320 - Open Wiring on Insulators. Not enacted by
reference.
Article 324' -- Concealed Knob- and -Tube Wiring. Not enacted
by reference.
Article. 328 -4. Uses Permitted.
(a) Branch Ci:rcui.ts. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted
both far general purpose and appliance branch circuits, and
for individual branch circuits.
(b) Floors. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted on
hard, sound, smooth, continuous floor surfaces made of con -
crete, ceramic, or composition flooring, wood, and similar
materials, and shall be used only for reworking obsolete
wiring systems in office, commercial and industrial interior
faci;li:ti:es or upon written authorization of the building
official as to the special circumstances making necessary
such. permission.
(c)' Walls. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted on
wall surfaces in - surface metal raceways.
(d) damp Locations. Use of FCC systems in damp locations
shall be- permitted.
(e) Heated `Floors. Materials used for floors heated
in excess of 30o C 860F) shall be identified as suitable
for use at these temperatures.
Article 333, -6. Use. Except where otherwise specified else-
where in thIs Code, and where not subject to physical damage,
Type AC cable shall be permitted for branch circuits and feeders
i:n both. exposed and concealed work.
Type AC cable shall be permitted 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. It shall be permissible to run or fish this cable
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 in
raceways and embedded in masonry, concrete, or fill in buildings
in course of construction; or where exposed to oil, or other conditions
having a deteriorating effect on the insulation.
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Type AC cable shall not be used where prohibited elsewhere
in this Code, including (1) in theaters and similar locations,
except as provided in Article 518, Places of Assembly; (2) in
motion picture studios; (3) in any hazardous (classified) location;
(4) where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors; (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) in commercial garages
where prohibited in Article 511.
Type AC cable shall not be used in new construction in lengths
of greater than six (6) feet.
Exception: See Section 501 -4(b), Exception.
Type ACL cable shall not be used for direct burial in the
earth.
Article 334 -4. Uses Not Permitted. Type MC cable shall not
be used where exposed to destructive corrosive conditions, such
as direct burial in the earth, in concrete, or where exposed to
cinder fills, strong chlorides, caustic alkalis, or vapors of
chlorine or of hydrochloric acids.
Type MC cable shall not be used in new construction in lengths
of greater than six (6) feet.
Exception: Where the metallic sheath is suitable for the
conditions or is protected by material suitable for the conditions.
Article 336 -3. Uses Permitted or Not Permitted. Not enacted
by reference.
Article 349 -3. Uses Permitted. Flexible metallic tubing
shall be permitted to be used:
(1) In dry locations,
(2) in accessible locations when protected from
physical damage or concealed,
(3) Far 1000 volts maximum,
(4) In branch circuits,
(5) I'n final connections- to lighting fixtures
and equipment, and
(6) For remodeling work and in confined spaces.
Article 349 -4. Uses'Not Permitted. Flexible metallic.tubing
shall not be used
(1) In hoi,stways,
(2) in storage battery rooms,
(3) In hazardous locations,
(4) Underground for direct earth burial, or embedded
in poured concrete or aggregate,
(5) In lengths over six (6) feet, and
(6) in new-construction.
Article 71Q -3. Wiring Methods.
(a) Aboveground Conductors. Aboveground conductors shall
be installed in rigid Metal conduit, in intermediate metal
conduit, in cable trays, in cablebus, in other suitable race -
ways, or as open runs of metal -clad cable suitable for the
use and purpose.
Article. 720 -11. Water Meter Conduit. In all new construction
metal conduit shall be installed from the water meter location
to an outside wall at a point approximately five (5) feet from
the front of the building or to a location approved by the electrical
inspector. This conduit is for low voltage wiring to a remote
reader for the water meter; wiring and reader will be installed
by the Department of Public Works.
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Chapter 15.08.160 Installation - Inspection - Fees.
A. For each nominal fifteen- ampere and twenty- ampere two -wire
circuit, including fixtures, sockets or receptacles, the following
fees apply:
Circuits
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Each. additional
circuit
15 AMP
$ 7.00
11.50
16.00
20.50
25.00
29.50
33.50
37.50
41.50
45.50
48.50
51.50
54.50
57.50
60.50
63.50
66.50
69.50
72.50
75.25
78.00
80.75
83.50
86.25
89.00
$ 2.75 additional
over 25 circuits
20 AMP
$ 9.00
15.00
21.00
27.00
33.00
38.00
43.00
48.00
53.00
58.00
62.00
66.00
70.00
74.00
78.00
82.00
85.00
88.00
91.00
94.00
97.00
100.00
103.00
106.00
109.00
$ 3.00 additional
over 25 circuits
B. For each thirty- ampere branch circuit, the inspection fee
shall be double the amount of the fifteen - ampere circuit.
C. For each forty - ampere branch circuit, the inspection fee
shall be double the amount of the twenty - ampere circuit.
D. For each fifty - ampere branch circuit, the inspection fee
shall be three times the amount of the twenty- ampere circuit.
E. A three -wire circuit shall have a multiplier of one and
one -half times that listed in subsections A, B, C and D.
F. For services including service revisions 60 through 200
ampere, the inspection fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15) plus
additional circuits.
G. For 2 phase and 3 phase services, including service revisions,
the fees shall be:
200 amp
201 to 400 amp
401 to 600 amp
601 to 1000 amp
1001 to 3000 amp
H. For feeder circuits,
15 to 100 amp
101 to 200 amp
201 to 400 amp
401 to 600 amp
601 to 1000 amp
1001 to 3000 amp
$20.00
40.00
55.00
65.00
75.00
the fees shall be:
(2
wi: re
(3
wire
(4
wi re
(3
wire
and
4
wire)
(3
wire
and
4
wire)
(3
wire
and
4
wire)
(3
wire
and
4
wire)
(3
wire
and
4
wire)
$10.00
20.00
40.00
55.00
65.00
75.00
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I. The fee for a motor or energy consuming device 3/4 horsepower
or over shall be ten dollars ($10) for the first and five dollars
($5) for each additional. Except in single- family dwellings, the
fee for a motor one -half horsepower or less, tapped on a branch
circuit, shall be one dollar ($1) each.
J. Alarm and emergency systems fees are as follows:
System
Fire alarm system
Emergency lighting system
Fee
$10.00
5.00 + 15 amp
circuit rate
Intercom & public address
system
10.00 per system
Master antenna system
10.00 per floor
Audio visual (special)
25.00
K. Temporary installations shall
pay fees as follows:
(,Exhibi:tions, carnivals, outside wiring
connected loads)
Load
Fee
Less -than 10 KW $10.00
Connected loads of
10 KW to 50 KW'
25.00
Connected loads of
51 KW to 100 KW
35.00
Connected loads of
101 KW to 200 KW
40.00
Connected loads of
201 KW to 300 KW
.50.00
Additfonal connected
loads over 300 KW 5.00 for each 100 KW
or fraction thereof
plan. L. Plan examination fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15) per
M. Any rei.nspection or inspection not covered by the fees
designated in this section shall be fifteen dollars ($15) per
inspector per hour or any part of an hour.
SECTION 2:
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be punished
according to the provis -irons of Chapter 1.08 GENERAL PENALTY.
SECTION 3:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publi,cati ;on Th ;is ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 5 Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Oerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Schwartz
PASSED: November 16
1981
APPROVED: November 16 1981
PUBLISHED: November 17
1981
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APPROVED:
ZVi page President
ATTEST:— `�; :5�
��ri lage Clerk
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE NO. :�J`5
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
dd� FF ALO GROVE TH I S DAY OF y &.e . 19
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Prove, Coo and Lake Counties, ill'nois,
th is —1'7 tt' day of , 19.
ORDINANCE NO. 81 55
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue
of the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1:
Chapter 15.08 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal'Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15:08:010 Adopted by reference. The 1981 National Electrical
,Code. as modified in this chapter is hereby adopted by reference. In
the event any of the provisions of the 1981 National Electrical Code
are in conflict with any ordinances of the village or with the state
law, the most restrictive provision among them shall prevail.
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Chapter 15108.020 Filing. Three copies of the 1981 National
Electrical Code shall be kept on file in the office of the village
clerk for public use, inspection and examination.
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Chapter 15:08.030 Amendments. The 1981 National Electrical Code
is hereby amended as follows:
Article 110 -23. Identification of Electrical Contractors.
The name of the electrical contractor performing the work shall
be displayed on the service panel box.
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Article 210 -24. Branch- Circuit Requirements -- Summary. The
requirements for circuits having two or more outlets, other than
the receptacle circuits of Section 220 -3(b) as specifically pro-
vided for above, are summarized in Table 210 -24.
Detached garages shall be on a separate circuit and shall
include the following:
(a) A ceiling light controlled by a wall switch.
(b) A minimum of one (1) ground fault circuit- interrupter
receptacle.
Article 210 -52. Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
(a) General Provisions. In every kitchen, family room,
dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sun room,
.bedroom, recreation room, foyer, or similar rooms of dwelling
units, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point
along the floor line in any wall space.is more than 6 feet
(1.83 m), measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space,
including any wall space 2 feet (610 mm) or more in width
and the wall space occupied by sliding panels in exterior
walls. The wall space afforded by fixed room dividers, such
as free - standing bar -type counters, shall be included in
the 6 -foot (1.83 -m) measurement.
As used in this section a "wall space" shall be considered
a wall unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces,
and similar openings. Each wall space 2 or more feet (610 mm
or more) wide shall be treated individually and separately
from other wall spaces within the room. A wall space shall
be permitted to include two or more walls of a room (around
corners) where unbroken at the floor line.
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A duplex wall receptacle shall be installed in each hallway.
Receptacle outlets shall, insofar as practicable, be spaced
equal distances apart. Receptacle outlets -in floors shall
not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle
outlets unless located close to the wall.
The receptacle outlets required by this section shall be
in addition to any receptacle that is part of any lighting
fixture of applicance, located within cabinets or cupboards,
or located over 52 feet (1.68 m) above the floor.
Exception: Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters
equipped with factory - installed receptacle outlets or outlets
provided as a separate assembly by the manufacturer shall
be permitted as the required outlet or outlets for the wall
space utilized by such permanently installed heaters. Such
receptacle outlets shall not be connected to the heater circuits.
Article 210 -70. Lighting Outlets Required. Lighting outlets
shall be installed where specified in a and b) below.
(a) Dwelling Unit(s). At least one wall switch- controlled
lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room,
in bathrooms, hallways, stairways, and attached garages; and
at outdoor entrances. Where the preceding are accessible
by more than one entry or exit, they shall have a light or
lights controlled by a switch at each entry or exit.
(A vehicle door in an attached garage is not considered
an outdoor entrance.)
At least one lighting outlet shall be installed in an
attic, underfloor space, utility room and basement.
Exception No. 1: In habitable rooms, other than kitchens,
one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall
be permitted in lieu of lighting outlets.
Exception No. 2: In hallways, stairways, and at outdoor
entrances remote; central, or automatic control of lighting
shall be permitted.
Article 225 -10. Wiring on Buildings. The installation of
outside wiring on surfaces of buildings shall be permitted for
circuits of not over 600 volts, nominal, in rigid metal conduit,
in intermediate metal conduit, in rigid nonmetallic conduit as
provided in Section 347 -2, in busways as provided in Article 364,
or in electrical metallic tubing. Circuits of over 600 volts,
nominal, shall be installed as provided for services in Section
230 -202. Circuits for sign and outline lighting shall be installed
in accordance. with. Article 600.
Article 230 -43. Wiring Methods for 600 Volts Nominal, or
Less. Service- entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance
w the applicable requirements of this Code covering the type
of wiring method used and limited to the following methods:
.(1) rigid metal conduit; (2) intermediate metal conduit; (3) elec-
trical metallic tubing; (4) service - entrance cables; (5) wireways;
(6) busways; (7) auxiliary gutters; (8) rigid nonmetallic conduit;
(9) cablebus; or (10) mineral- insulated, metal- sheathed cable.
Approved cable tray systems shall be permitted to support
cables approved for use as service- entrance conductors. See
Arti.cl e.. 318.
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Article 230 -70. General. Means shall be provided to dis-
connect all conductors in a building or other structure from the
service- entrance conductors. Each service disconnecting means
shall be permanently marked to identify it as a service disconnecting
means and shall be of the type that is suitable for use as service
equipment. Each service disconnecting means shall be suitable
for the prevailing conditions. Service equipment installed in
hazardous (classified) locations shall comply with the requirements
of Articles 500 through 517.
A main service disconnect shall be installed for every metered
service.
Article 230 -79. Rating of Disconnect. The service dis-
connecting means shall have a rating not less than the load to
be carried, determined in accordance with Article 220. In no
case shall the rating be lower than specified in (a), (b), (c),
(d), or (e) below.
(a) One- Circuit Installation. For installations to
supply only limited loads of a single branch circuit, the
service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less
than 15 amperes.
(b) Two - Circuit Installations. For installations consist-
ing of not more than two 2 -wire branch circuits, the service
disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than
30 amperes.
(c) One =Fa_ milt' Dwelling. For a one - family dwelling, the
service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less
than 100 amperes, 3 -wire under either of the following conditions:
(1) where the initial computed load is 10 kW or more, or
(2) where the initial installation consists of six or more
2 -wire branch circuits.
(d) Commercial and Industrial Buildings. In commercial
and industrial buildings, the minimum service shall be two
hundred (200) amperes.
(e) All Others. For all other installations the service
disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than
60 amperes.
Article 230 - 202. Service - Entrance Conductors. Service -
entrance conductors to buildings or enclosures shall be installed
to conform to the following:
(a) Conductor Size. Service conductors shall be not
smaller than No. 6 unless in cable. Conductors in cable
shall not be smaller than No. 8.
(b) Wiring Methods. Service- entrance conductors shall
be installed by means of one of the following wiring methods:
(1) in rigid metal conduit; (2) in intermediate metal conduit;
(3) in rigid nonmetallic conduit where encased in not less
than 2 inches (50.8 mm) of concrete; (4) as multiconductor
cable identified as service cable; (5) in cablebus; or
(6) in busways.
Underground service- entrance conductors shall conform to
Section 710 -3(b).
Cable tray systems shall be permitted to support cables
identified as service- entrance conductors. See Article 318.
(See Section 310 -6 for shielding of solid dielectric
insulated conductors.)
Article 250 -91. P�aterial.
(d) 'Prohibition of Use of Aluminum Wire. The use of
aluminum wire in . ground or below grade for the purpose of
grounding is prohibited.
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Article 300 -1. Scope,.
(c) Wiring for all circuits (except lighting circuits)
in commercial and industrial buildings shall be 12 AWG rated
conductors or larger.
Article 310 -5. Minimum Size of Conductors. Whether solid
or stranded, conductors shall not be smaller t an No. 14 copper
or No. 6 aluminum or copper -clad aluminum.
Exception No, 1: For flexible cords as permitted by
Section 400 -12.
Exception No. 2:
Section 410 -23. For fixture wire as permitted by
ExcePtion No. 3. For fractional hp
by Section 430 -22, motors as permitted
Exception No. 4: For cranes and hoists as permitted by
Section 610 -14.
Exception No. 5: For elevator control and signaling circuits
as permitted by Section 620 -12.
Exception No. 6: For Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 circuits
as permitted by Sections 725 =16, 725 -37, and 725 -40.
Exception No. 7: For fire protective signaling circuits
as permitted by Sections 760 -16, 760 -27, and 760 -30.
Article 320 --
reference. O en Wirin on Insulators. Not enacted by
Article 324 -- Concealed Knob- and =Tube W1
by re erence. . Not enacted
Article 328 -4. Uses Permitted.
(a) Branch.'Ci:_ Circuits. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted
both for general purpose and appliance branch circuits
for individual branch circuits. , and
(b) Floors. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted on
hard, soun , smooth, continuous floor surfaces made of con -
Crete, ceramic, or composition flooring, wood, and similar-
materials, and shall be used only for reworking obsolete
wiring systems in office, commercial and industrial interior
facilities or upon written authorization of the building
official as to the special circumstances making necessary
such permission.
(c1' Walls. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted on
wall surfaces in surface metal raceways.
(d) Damp Locations. Use of FCC systems in damp locations
shall be permitted
(e), Heated Floors. Materials used
in for floors heated
excess of 30o C 86oF) shall be identified as suitable
for use at these temperatures.
Article 333 -6. Use. Except where otherwise specified else-
where in this Code, and where not subject to physical damage,
Type AC cable shall be permitted for branch circuits and feeders
in both exposed and concealed work.
Type AC cable shall be permitted 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. It shall be permissible to run or fish this cable
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.
contain lead- covered conductors (Type ACL) if used This
to the weather or to continuous moisture; for underground runs in
raceways and embedded in masonry, concrete, or fill in buildings
in course of construction; or where exposed to oil, or other conditions
having a deteriorating effect on the insulation.
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Type AC cable shall not be used where prohibited elsewhere
in this Code, including (1) in theaters and similar locations,
except as provided in Article 518, Places of Assembly; (2) in
motion picture studios; (3) in any hazardous (classified) location;
(4) where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors; (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) in commercial garages
where prohibited in Article 511.
Type AC cable shall not be used in new construction in lengths
of greater than six (6) feet.
Exception: See Section 501 -4(b), Exception.
Type ACL cable shall not be used for direct burial in the
earth.
Article 334 -4. Uses'Not Permitted. Type MC cable shall not
be used where exposed to destructive corrosive conditions, such
as direct burial in the earth, in concrete, or where exposed to
cinder fills, strong chlorides, caustic alkalis, or vapors of
chlorine or of hydrochloric acids.
Type MC cable shall not be used in new construction in lengths
of greater than six (6) feet.
Exception: Where the metallic sheath is suitable for the
conditions or is protected by material suitable for the conditions.
Article 336 -3. 'Uses Permitted or Not Permitted. Not enacted
by reference.
Article 349 -3.' Uses Permitted. Flexible metallic tubing
Shall be permitted to be used:
(1) In dry locations,
(2) In accessible locations when protected from
physical damage or concealed,
(3) For 1000 volts maximum,
(4) In branch circuits,
(5) In final connections to lighting fixtures
and equipment, and
(6) For remodeling work and in confined spaces.
Article 349 -4. Uses Not Permitted. Flexible metallic tubing
shali not be used:
(1) In hoistways,
(2) In storage battery rooms,
(3) In hazardous locations,
(4) Underground for direct earth burial, or embedded
in poured concrete or aggregate,
(5) In lengths over six (6) feet, and
(6) In new construction.
Article 710 -3. Wiring Methods.
(a) Aboveground Conductors. Aboveground conductors shall
be installed in ri:gid metal conduit, in intermediate metal
conduit, in cable trays, in cablebus, in other suitable race-
ways, or as open runs of metal - clad -cable suitable for the
use and purpose.
Article 720 -11. Water Meter Conduit. In all new construction
metal conduit shall be installed from the water meter location
to an outside wall at a point approximately five (5) feet from
the front of the building or to a location approved by the electrical
inspector. This conduit is for low voltage wiring to a remote
reader for the water meter; wiring and reader will be installed
by the Department of Public Works.
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Chapter 15.08.160
Installation - Inspection -
Fees.
A. For each
nominal fifteen - ampere and twenty- ampere two -wire
circuit, including
fixtures, sockets or receptacles, the following
fees apply:
Circuits
15 AMP
20 AMP
1
$ 7.00
$ 9.00
2
11.50
15.00
3
16.00
21.00
4
20.50
27.00
5
25.00
33.00
6
29.50
38.00
7
33.50
43.00
8
37.50
48.00
9
41.50
53.00
10
45.50
58.00
11
48.50
62.00
12
51.50
66.00
13
54.50
70.00
14
57.50
74.00
15
60.50
78.00
16
63.50
82.00
17
66.50
85.00
18
69.50
88.00
.19
72.50
91.00
20
75.25
94.00
21
78.00
97.00
22
80.75
100.00
23
83.50
103.00
24
86.25
106.00
25
89.00
109.00
Each. additional $ 2.75 additional
$ 3.00 additional
circuit
over 25 circuits
over 25 circuits
B. For each thirty- ampere branch circuit, the inspection fee
shall be double the amount of the fifteen - ampere circuit.
C. For each forty- ampere branch circuit, the inspection fee
shall be double the amount of the twenty- ampere circuit.
D. For each fifty- ampere branch circuit, the inspection fee
shall be three times the amount of the twenty- ampere circuit.
E. A three -wire circuit shall have a multiplier of one and
one -half times that listed in subsections A, B, C and D.
F. For services including service revisions 60 through 200
ampere, the inspection fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15) plus
additional circuits.
G. For 2 phase and 3 phase services, including service revisions,
the fees shall be:
200 amp
201 to 400 amp
401 to 600 amp
601 to 1000 amp
1001 to 3000 amp
H. For feeder circuits,
15 to 100 amp
101 to 200 amp
201 to 400 amp
401 to 600 amp
601 to 1000 amp
1001 to 3000 amp
$20.00
40.00
55.00
65.00
75.00
the fees shall be:
(2 wire )
(3 wire $10.00
(4 wire
(3 wire and 4 wire) 20.00
(3 wire and 4 wire) 40.00
(3 wire and 4 wire) 55.00
(3 wire and 4 wire) 65.00
(3 wire and 4 wire) 75.00
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I. The fee for a motor or energy consuming device 3/4 horsepower
or over shall be ten dollars ($10) for the first and five dollars
($5) for each additional. Except in single- family dwellings, the
fee for a motor one -half horsepower or less, tapped on a branch
circuit, shall be one dollar ($1) each.
J. Alarm and emergency systems fees are as follows:
System Fee
Fire alarm system $10.00
Emergency lighting system 5.00 + 15 amp
Intercom &public address circuit rate
system 10.00 per system
Master antenna system 10.00 per floor
Audio visual (special) 25.00
K. Temporary installations shall pay fees as follows:
(Exhibi:tions; carnivals, outside wiring connected loads)
Load: Fee
Less.than 10 KW $10.00
Connected loads of
10 KW to 50 KW 25.00
Connected loads of
51 KW to 100 KW 35.00
Connected loads of
101 KW to 200 KW 40.00
Connected loads of
201 KW to 300 KW 50.00
Additional connected
loads over 300 KW 5.00 for each 100 KW
or fraction thereof
plan. L. Plan examination fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15) per
M. Any retnspection or inspection not covered by the fees
designated in th.i:s section shall be fifteen dollars ($15) per
inspector per hour or any part of an hour.
SECTION 2:
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be punished
according to the provisions of Chapter`1.08 GENERAL PENALTY.
SECTION 3:
ThA s Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publi.cati_on,This ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone.,.0'Reitly, Hartstein, Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Schwartz
PASSED: November 16
1981
APPROVED: November 16 1981
PUBLISHED: November 17
1981
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APPROVED:
i lage President
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