07/26/2005 Ordinances 8990
I
I
I
ORDINANCE NO. 8990
An ordinance to amend Chapter 15 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 15-2 to adopt the 2005 National Electrical Code; to amend Section 15-3 pertaining to
amendments to the National Electrical Code; to amend Section 15-6 pertaining to provisions for
metering; to amend Section 15-7 pertaining to wiring in commercial buildings; to amend Section
15-15 pertaining to permits by owner-occupied structures; to amend Section 15-22 pertaining to
required inspections; to repeal Sections 15-2, 15-3, 15-6, 15-7, 15-15, and 15-22 as now existing,
and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and
the effective date of this 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, 2005 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,
Article 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, 2005 Edition, shall be on file in the city clerk's office for
public use and inspection as provided by law.
SECTION 1. Section 15-3 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
~15-3. Amendments to National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition
The following sections are adopted as amendments to the same numbered sections of the National Electrical Code,
2005 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.
Approved as to Form J:l
July 27,2005
I
I
I
ORDINANCE NO. 8990 (Cont.)
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 - NOlIDletallic-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 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.
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)
(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 1. Section 15-6 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
~15-6. Service Entrances
(A) Each service entrance with 2,000 amperes capacity or less shall be provided with a readily accessible
main disconnecting device with appropriate overcurrent protection; provided, each service entrance larger than
2,000 amperes capacity shall comply with the provisions of the National Electric Code. The device shall disconnect
all ungrounded conductors from the source of supply in one motion or operation of the hand. For overhead services,
said overcurrent protection shall be installed within twenty-five (25) feet from the weatherhead, but within ten (10)
feet from where the conductors enter the building. For underground services, said overcurrent protection shall be
installed within ten (10) feet from where the conductors enter the building. No service entrance conductors shall be
installed within the hollow spaces of a frame wall unless provided with overcurrent protection at their outer end.
Attachment devices or insulators for the service drop shall be installed by the electrical contractor on the alley or
easement side of the building in such a manner so that the clearances as required by this Code can be maintained by
the utility company.
(B) Manufactured Homes. Pedestals shall be required for power to manufactured homes on private lots,
unless (1) the manufactured home comes with the service equipment factory installed or (2) the manufactured home
is secured to a permanent foundation that complies with applicable building codes. This pedestal shall have proper
overcurrent protection and provisions for metering. The meter height shall be between 3-1/2 to 6-1/2 feet from grade
to the center of the meter.
- 2 -
I
I
I
ORDINANCE NO. 8990 (Cont.)
(C) Provisions for Metering. Provisions for metering shall be in accordance with standards set out by the
Grand Island Utilities Department.
(D) Electrical Service Panels for Dwellings. The minimum size of electrical panel that can be installed in
a dwelling shall be 20 circuit for 100 amp, 30 circuit for a 150 amp, and 40 circuit for a 200 amp.
(E) Number of Services. One electrical service shall be provided for each tract or parcel of land, except
upon written request and approval by the Utilities Director and Building Department Director, and/or their
respective designee.
(F) Multiple Occupancy Building. Each tenant shall have access to their disconnecting means and
overcurrent protection. This disconnecting means and overcurrent protection shall not be guarded by locked doors.
Exceptions: (1) The disconnecting means and overcurrent protection are located in the tenant space.
(2) All electrical equipment is located in a common area with access to all tenants.
(3) Electrical equipment is located outside.
SECTION 1. Section 15-7 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
~15-7. Wiring In Commercial Buildings
(A) Metallic conduit wiring will be required for the installation of all wmng for lights, heat, air
conditioning, or power in all commercial buildings. These include, but are not limited to, asylums, hospitals, hotels,
motels, theaters, schools, factories, churches, warehouses, mills, grain elevators, food stores, office buildings, retail
sales, stables, garages, meeting halls, buildings of fireproof or mill construction.
(B) All dwelling units located within any commercial type building shall have electrical wiring installed in
electrical metallic conduit.
(C) For uses of metal-clad cable (Me), refer to S 15-3. For uses of rigid nonmetallic conduit (PVC), refer to
S 15-3.
SECTION 1. Section 15-15 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
~15-15. Permit; Application
(A) No permit shall be issued to any person to do or cause to be done any work regulated by this Code,
except to a person holding a valid unexpired and unrevoked license as required by this chapter, except when and as
otherwise hereinafter provided in this section.
(B) A permit may be issued to a properly licensed person not acting in violation of any current contractor
licensing law.
(C) Any permit by this Code may be issued to any person to do any work regulated by this Code in a single
family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings and quarters in
connection with such buildings in the event that any such person is the bona fide owner of any such dwelling and
accessory buildings and quarters, and that the same is currently occupied by said owner, provided, that said owner
shall personally purchase all material and shall personally perform all labor in connection therein. No permit shall be
issued to said owner for the installation of a new electrical service and panel.
(D) If work is done by other than said owner the permit will be voided and said owner will be subject to
possible legal action.
- 3 -
I
ORDINANCE NO. 8990 (Cont.)
SECTION 1. Section 15-22 ofthe Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
~15-22. Inspections; Required
Upon the completion of the wiring of any building it shall be the duty of the person installing same to
notify the electrical inspector, who shall inspect such installation within twenty-four hours of the time such notice is
given, and if it is found to be in full compliance with this article, and does not constitute a hazard to life or property,
he shall issue to such person for delivery to the owner of such building, a certificate of inspection, authorizing
connection to the electrical service and the turning on of current, provided, that upon application to the chief
building official, a temporary permit may be issued by the chief building official to energize a portion of the
electrical wiring in a building for uses specified by the chief building official for a period of time not to exceed
ninety days. All electric apparatus, wires or conduits that are to be hidden from view shall be inspected before
concealment, and any person installing such wires shall notify the electrical inspector, giving him twenty-four hours
in which to make the required inspection before such wires are concealed.
SECTION 2. Sections 15-2, 15-3, 15-6, 15-7, 15-15, and 15-22 as now existing,
and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
I its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: July 26, 2005.
Attest:
Qof'\aQ, ffiw~
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
I
- 4 -