Chapter 10 TEMPLE ELECTRICAL CODE
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Chapter 10 TEMPLE ELECTRICAL CODE ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 10-1. Short Title. Section 10-2. Purpose. Section 10-3. Electrical Code Adoption. Section 10-4. Definitions. ARTICLE II – ELECTRICAL OFFICIAL Section 10-5. Designated officials. Section 10-6. Qualifications and appointment of the electrical official. Section 10-7. Authority of electrical official. ARTICLE III – ADMINISTRATION OF CODE Section 10-8. Application of code. Section 10-9. Standards and requirements. Section 10-10. Electrical inspectors. Section 10-11. Authority to inspect. Section 10-12. Appeals; Interpretation of code. ARTICLE IV – AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Section 10-13. Conductors. Section 10-14. Wiring methods. Section 10-15. Receptacles and switches. Section 10-16. Fireplaces with electric blowers. Section 10-17. Grounding electrode system. Section 10-18. Grounding. Section 10-19. Service requirements Section 10-20. Lighting and appliance panel boards Section 10-21. Fusible disconnects. Section 10-22. Swimming pools, fountains and similar installations. ARTICLE V - LICENSES Section 10-23. Licenses required. ARTICLE VI – TYPES OF LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS Section 10-24. Electrical contractor. Section 10-25. Electrical sign contractor. Section 10-26. Master electrician. Section 10-27. Master sign electrician. Section 10-28. Journeyman electrician. Section 10-29. Journeyman sign electrician. Section 10-30. Residential wireman. Section 10-31. Apprentice electrician. Section 10-32. Maintenance electrician. ARTICLE VII – PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS Section 10-33. Permits Required. Section 10-34. Application requirements. Section 10-35. Cancellation of permit. Section 10-36. Permits not transferable. Section 10-37. Revocation of permit. Section 10-38. Duration of permit. Section 10-39. Extension of time. Section 10-40. Certificate of approval. Section 10-41. Issuance of permit not allowed. Section 10-42. Type of inspections. ARTICLE VIII - RESERVED Section 10-43. Permit Fees. Section 10-44. Investigation fee. ARTICLE IX - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 10-45. In general. Section 10-46. Suspension or revocation of permit and permitting privileges. Section 10-47. Decision in writing Section 10-48. Decision to be prompt. Section 10-49. Action in accordance with decision. Section 10-50. Electrical board may propose amendments. Section 10-51. Appeal from board action. ARTICLE IX - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 10-52. Mobile homes. Section 10-53. Prefabricated buildings. Section 10-54. Liability for damages. Chapter 10 TEMPLE ELECTRICAL CODE ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 10-1. Short title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Temple Electrical Code," hereafter referred to as "code" or "this code." Sec. 10-2. Purpose. This code is hereby declared to be remedial, and shall be construed to secure the beneficial interest and purpose thereof, which are the public safety, health, and general welfare, through proper and safe electrical construction and repair and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to faulty electrical construction, alteration and repair which occurs within the city limits. Sec. 10-3. Electrical Code adoption. There is hereby adopted by the city, the National Fire Protection Association, National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70, 2008, except such portions as are hereinafter modified and amended, of which not less than three (3) copies are filed in the office of the chief building official and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date of which this article shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the city limits. Sec. 10-4. Definitions. Electrical work shall mean any labor or material used in installing, maintaining, or extending an electrical wiring system and the appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection with the use of electrical energy in, on, outside, or attached to a building, residence, structure, property, or premises. The term includes service entrance conductors as defined by the National Electrical Code. Feeder panel or sub panel is any panel located after the main service disconnect consisting of circuit breakers or fuses which provide protection for the branch circuits. Mobile home is a movable or portable dwelling constructed to be towed by a motor vehicle on its chassis over Texas roads and highways under special permit, connected to utilities, and designed without a permanent foundation for year-round living. It may consist of one or more units that can be telescoped when towed and expanded later for additional capacity, or of two or more units, separately towable but designed to be joined into one integral unit. NEC means the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association as adopted by the city in section 10-3. Prefabricated home is a structure intended for residential occupancy which is connected as a whole or in sections at a point other that its final location and which is moved from such point to a site where it is placed on a foundation as a whole or in sections and when finished constitutes an entire structure intended for residential use, and which is neither a residence constructed in a place, a mobile home or a house which is moved. Residential wiring is the wiring of any dwelling, whether single or two family within the limits of the city. TDLR is the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, or a successor agency. ARTICLE II - ELECTRICAL OFFICIAL Sec. 10-5. Designated officials. Within this code when reference is made to the duties of certain officials named herein, that designated official of the city who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in this code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the provisions of this code is concerned. Sec. 10-6. Qualifications and appointment of the electrical official. (a) The office of electrical official is hereby created to administer and enforce this code. The chief building official shall appoint the electrical official and any assistants necessary to aid him in the discharge of his duties. The person chosen to fill this office shall have the following qualifications: 1) Good moral character; 2) Ability, training and experience as is required for the performance of his duties in the enforcement of this code; 3) Have thorough knowledge of electrical materials approved by the Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and the methods used in the installation of electrical equipment; 4) Be well versed in approved electrical construction for safety to persons and property, and the NEC; and 5) Have at least five (5) years of experience as a journeyman; be a graduate in electrical or mechanical engineering from a recognized university or college; have two (2) years study in college level electrical courses and three (3) years experience as a journeyman; or be a certified electrical inspector with three (3) years practical experience. (b) The electrical official shall execute and deliver to the city a surety bond in the principal amount of One Thousand and No/100ths ($1,000.00) Dollars conditioned upon the diligent and honest performance of the duties required by this code, or any other ordinance or law. The bond premium shall be paid by the city and the bond shall be satisfactory to the city attorney. (c) Where used in this article, the term authority having jurisdiction shall refer to the electrical official. Sec. 10-7. Authority of electrical official. (a) In General. 1. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire, explosion, or other hazardous condition. 2. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require plans and specifications to ensure compliance with this code. (b) Authority to waive specific requirements. 1. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to waive specific requirements in this code or permit alternative methods where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety. Technical documentation shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency and that the system, method, or device is approved for the intended purpose. 2. Each application for a waiver of a specific electrical requirement shall be filed with the authority having jurisdiction and shall be accompanied by such evidence, letters, statements, results of tests, or other supporting information as required to justify the request. The authority having jurisdiction shall keep a record of actions on such applications, and a signed copy of the authority having jurisdiction’s decision shall be provided for the applicant. ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATION OF CODE Sec. 10-8. Application of code. (a) New Installations. Buildings with construction permits dated after the adoption of this code shall comply with its requirements. (b) Existing Installations. Existing electrical installations that do not comply with the provisions of this code shall be permitted to be continued in use unless a certified electrical inspector determines that the existing installations are damaged or if the lack of conformity with this code presents an imminent danger to occupants of the structure or surrounding property. Where changes are required for correction of hazards, a reasonable amount of time shall be given for compliance, depending on the degree of the hazard. Any damaged wiring must be removed and replaced with wiring which meet standards for new work. (c) Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. Additions, alterations, or repairs to any building, structure, or premises shall conform to that required of a new building without requiring the existing building to comply with all the requirements of this code. Additions, alterations, installations, or repairs shall not cause an existing building to become unsafe or to adversely affect the performance of the building as determined by a certified electrical inspector. Electrical wiring added to an existing service, feeder, or branch circuit shall not result in an installation that violates the provisions of the code in force at the time the additions are made.