08/13/2002 Ordinances 8758
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ORDINANCE NO. 8758
An ordinance to amend Chapter 15 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 15-2 pertaining to adoption of the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition; to amend
Section 15-3 pertaining to amendments to National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition; to repeal
Sections 15-2 and 15-3 as now existing, and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date ofthis ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 15-2 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
~15-2. National Electrical Code Adopted
(A) There is hereby adopted by the City of Grand Island for the purpose of safeguarding persons and
buildings from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heat, power, radio, signaling, and other purposes,
that certain code known as the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, recommended by the National Fire Protection
Association, except as modified by this section.
(B) The National Electrical Code adopted by subsection (A) above is modified by deleting Article 210.12,
362, Article 320, Article 21O-52C Subsection 2 and 3, which are not adopted and shall have no force or effect.
Articles 330, 334, 348, and 352 are amended by 915-3 of the Grand Island City Code.
(C) One copy of the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, shall be on file in the city clerk's office for
public use and inspection as provided by law.
SECTION 2. Section 15-3 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
~15-3. Amendments to National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition
The following sections are adopted as amendments to the same numbered sections of the National Electrical Code,
2002 Edition:
Article 330 - Metal-Clad Cable (Type MC)
330.10. Uses Permitted. Metal-clad cable may be used for indoor branch circuit use only when
installed with a grounding conductor.
330.12. Uses Not Permitted. Metal-clad cable shall not be used in hazardous locations where
subject to physical damage, buried in direct contact with the earth, concrete, cinder fill, or where
exposed to chemicals or acids.
Article 334 - Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable (Types NM, NMC, and NMS)
334.12. Uses Not Permitted. In any multifamily dwelling or structure exceeding three floors above grade.
For the purpose of this article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has fifty percent (50%) or
more of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is the
first level and not designed for human habitation and only for vehicle parking, storage or similar use shall
be permitted.
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Approved as to Form . ~
August 20, 2002 ..... City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 8758 (Cont.)
Article 352 - Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (PVC)
352.10. Uses Permitted
(A) Where encased in concrete
(B) Underground installations
(C) For service entrances on the outside of buildings where not subject to physical damage
(D) For raceways to feed subpanels
(E) In wet locations where used with proper connections and fittings
(F) For physical protection of ground wires
352.12. Uses Not Permitted
(A) In hazardous (classified) locations (except as provided in National Electrical Code
Sections 503.3, 504.20, 514.8, or 515.8) (B) For support of fixtures or other equipment
(C) Where subject to physical damage
(D) Where subject to ambient temperatures exceeding those for which the conduit is approved
(E) In alleys or utility easements, the first section of conduit out of the ground
(F) For branch circuits
Article 348 - Flexible Metal Conduit
348.10. Uses Permitted.
Flexible metal conduit may be used for fish work in old buildings or other places where rigid
conduit is impractical to install. A special permit shall be obtained from the electrical
inspector before it is used in any installations.
SECTION 3. Sections 15-2 and 15-3 as now existing, and any ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: August 13,2002.
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Ken,d'nadt, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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August 20, 2002 0 City Attorney