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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-83-14 .j. . . . ; \ rot\. , .. ORDINANCE NO. o~ 83-1 + AN ORDINANCE CREATING SEC. 7-36 THRU 7-47 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING A SUB- STANTIAL NUMBER OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; SETTING FORTH POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL; SETTING STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, recent event have indicated to the Building Official and the Mayor that the National Electrical Code is inadequate in order to protect the public heath, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City; and WHEREAS, Ir.dian River County has previously adopted numerous modifications to the National Electrical Code and their amendments are the basis for this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Sebastian Construction Board has reviewed these modifications to the Code and recommended additional requirements for residential electric installation; and WHEREAS, the Sebastian Construction Board has recommended the Council adopt these modifications to the National Electric Code: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, THAT: SECTION I. That Section 7-36 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sebastian, Florida, is hereby repealed. SECT ION I1. That the Code of Ordinances, City of Sebastian, Florida, is hereby amended by adding Section 7-36 through 7-47.9, which said sections read as follows: Sec. 7-36. Code remedial. This Code is remedial and shall be construed to secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof, which are public safety, health and general welfare, through safety to life and property from fire and other .. , \, . . incidents to the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of electrical wiring apparatus or equipment for lights, heat, power and other uses or purposes. Sec. 7-37. Scope. (1) The provisions of this code shall apply to all electrical construction, installation, alteration or repair and to all electrical equipment and materials, used, connected to or installed in any building, structure or appurtenance subject to this article as well as the maintenance thereof. (2) No provision of this code shall be held to deprive any federal or state agency or any applicable governing body having jurisdiction of any power or authority which it had on the effective date of this article or of any remedy then existing for the enforcement of its orders, nor shall it deprive any individual or corporation of its legal rights as provided by law. Sec. 7-38. Maintenance. All electrical systems, wiring materials, devices and safeguards, now existing or hereafter installed, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for such maintenance. Sec. 7-39. Electrical installation or maintenance by homeowner. Nothing in this code shall prevent any homeowner from installing or maintaining electrical wiring apparatus or equipment within his own property boundaries, provided such electrical work is done by himself and is used exclusively by him or his family. Such privilege does not convey the right to violate any of the provisions of this code, nor is it to be construed as exempting any property owner from obtaining a permit and paying the required fees therefor. -2- ~ . . Sec. 7-40. Powers and duties of building official. (a) The City building official (sometimes herein- after referred to as the electrical inspector) shall enforce the provisions of this code, and he or his duly authorized representative may enter any building structure or premises that is subject to this article to perform any duty imposed on him by this code. (b) Upon notice from the building official that work or any electrical installation is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of such property, or to his agent, or to the person doing the work, and shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed. Where an emergency exists, oral notice given by the building official shall be sufficient. Cc) The building official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this act in case there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to the material fact in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based, In all such cases, no permit fees shall be refunded. (d) All electrical installations, regardless of type, which are unsafe or which constitute a hazard to human life, health or welfare are hereby declared illegal and shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the procedure as outlined. (e) It shall be the duty of the building official to issue permits for and inspect all electrical wiring apparatus or equipment for lights, heat, power and other uses or purposes inside of or attached to buildings, structures or appurtenances subject to this article and to look after the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations relating to same. -3- . . (f) The building official may give temporary permission to connect and furnish electric current to any wiring apparatus or fixtures for a period of not exceeding thirty (30) days, if, in his opinion, such wiring apparatus or fixtures are in such condition that current may safely be connected therewith, and there exists an urgent necessity for such use, when written permission is filed with him, requesting such permission. (g) The building official is hereby empowered to inspect or reinspect at his option all interior wires and apparatus conducting or using electric current for lights, heat or power; and when said conductors or apparatus are found to be unsafe to life or property, he shall notify the person, firm or corporation owning, using or operating them to place same in a safe and secure condition within twenty-four (24) hours or such further time as he determines necessary. (h) Whenever any wiring apparatus or fixture conducting or using current for lights, heat or power is found upon inspection by the building official or one of his duly authorized assistants to be especially or immediately hazardous to life or property, the said building offical shall immediately open a switch or circuit breaker controlling the supply of current to such wiring apparatus or fixture and post in a conspicious place near such switch or circuit breaker a notice reading as follows: NOTICE WIRING CONDEMNED The use of electric current is prohibited through this wiring or equipment until proper repairs have been made and approved by the City building official. The building official must be notified when repairs are completed. After such notice is posted, no person shall close the switch or circuit breaker or use or attempt to -4- ~ . . use any current through such wiring apparatus or fixture that has been condemned until necessary repairs have been made and approved by the building official. The building official may also notify the person, firm or corporation furnishing current to such wiring apparatus or fixture to disconnect the supply wires and cut off the current from premises where such wiring apparatus or fixture is located and such supply wire shall be disconnected and the current cut off until necessary repairs are made and approved by the building official. (i) Any person, firm or corporation failing or refusing to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor in the second degree and subject to fine or imprisonment as provided by Sec. 1-10 of this Code. Sec. 7-41. Requirements not covered by code. Any requirement necessary for the safety of an existing or proposed electrical wiring apparatus or equipment not specifically covered by this code shall be determined by the building official subject to appeal to the board of adjustment. Sec. 7-42. Liability. Any officer or employee, or member of the board of adjustment, charged with the enforcement of any of the codes established by this article, acting for the applicable governing body in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally for ordinary negligence, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for ordinary negligence for any damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties, Any suit brought against any officer or employee because of such act performed by him in the enforcement -5- . e of any provisions of such codes shall be defended by the City attorney until the final determination of the proceedings. Sec. 7-43. Permits. (1) When required: (a) No electrical wiring, alterations or changes to existing systems or the in- stallation of electrical apparatus or equip- ment for lights, heat, power or other uses or purposes within or attached to any building or structure subject to this article shall be undertaken prior to the issuance of a permit therefor. (b) Ordinary repairs to damaged or broken fixtures, apparatus or equipment shall not require a permit. (~) Where installation is commenced before a permit is obtained, the permit fees shall be doubled. (2) Form. Application for permit shall be made on a form provided by the building official and shall be accompanied by the fees set forth in the schedule of fees. The application shall be signed by the owner or his authorized agent. Sec. 7-44. Drawings and specifications. Whenever in the opinion of the building offical, drawings and specifications are needed to show definitely the nature and character of the work for which the application is made, the applicant shall furnish such drawings and specifications. These drawings and specifications shall be drawn to scale and submitted in duplicate. If approved, one set shall be ret~rned to the applicant marked approved, and one set shall be retained and filed as a permanent record in the office of the building official. The applicant~s approved set shall -6- . . remain at all times on the job. Such information or drawings and specifications shall be specific, and this code shall not be cited as a whole or in part, nor shall the term "legal" or its equivalent be used as a substitute for specific information. Sec. 7-44-l. Examination of drawings, The building official shall examine or cause to be examined each application for a permit and the drawings and specifications which may be filed therewith, and shall ascertain by such examinatio~ whether the electrical installation indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this code and all other pertinent laws or ordinances, Sec. 7-45. Action on application, (l) If the building official is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the drawings and specifications which may be filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code, and other pertinent laws and ordinances, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. (2) If the application for permit and the drawings and specifications which may be filed therewith describe work which does not conform to the requirements of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances, the building official shall not issue a permit, but shall return the drawings to the applicant with his refusal to issue such a permit. Such refusal, shall, when requested, be in writing and shall contain the reasons therefor. Sec. 7-46. Condition of the permit. The building official shall act upon an application for a permit with plans as filed, or as amended, without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. A permit issued shall be construed to be a license to proceed with the work and shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel, alter, or set aside any of the provisions of this code, nor shall such issuance -7- . . of a permit prevent the building official from thereafter requiring correction of errors in plans or in construction, or of violtions of this code. Any permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by it shall have been commenced within six (6) months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year after the time the work is commenced; provided, that for cause, one or more extensions of time for periods not exceeding ninety (90) days, each, may be allowed in writing by the building official. Sec. 7-47. Schedule of Fees. (1) No permit shall be valid until the fees prescribed in this section shall have been paid; nor shall an amendment to a permit be approved until the additional fees, if any, shall have been paid. (2) If any person commences any work on an electrical installation before obtaining the necessary permit, he shall be subject to the penalty prescribed herein. (3) When application for permit is approved and before a permit is issued, a fee therefor shall be paid as established in a schedule of fees by resolution of the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida. Sec. 7-47.1 Inspections. (1) All new electrical work, and such portions of existing installations as may be affected by new work or any changes, shall be inspected to insure compliance with all the requirements of this code and to assure that the installation and construction of the electrical system is in accordance with approved plans. (2) All piping or tubing to be concealed, shall be ln place; all junctions shall be soldered and left -8- . . untaped, or approved mechanical connectors may be used. If due to structural conditions panels cannot be set, such adapters shall be in place before meters are installed or system otherwise energeized. No such wir~ng or installa- tion shall be considered ready for inspection until completed as outlined above. (3) When the electrical work in any building for which a permit has been obtained, is ready for inspection, it shall be the duty of the person in charge of work to give notice in writing on forms furnished at the office of the building official, stating the location of the work and the name of the person doing the work. (4) It shall be unlawful to lathe, seal or in any manner conceal any electrical wiring or equipment until same has been inspected and approved. Service switch and distribu- tion panel must be set and wired. (5) In large and complicated jobs, the work may be inspected in sections, on the approval of the building official. (6) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use any electric current in or through any wiring apparatus or fixtures for light, heat or power in any building or structure subject to this code before the same shall have been inspected and approved by the building official. (7) The electrical installation or part thereof shall not be covered until it has been inspected, tested and approved as prescribed in this section. If an electrical installation or part thereof is covered before being inspected, tested and approved, it shall be uncovered upon the direction of the building official. Sec. 7-47.2 Certificate of Approval. (I) Upon the satisfactory completion of the -9- . . roughin-in inspection, approval shall be so noted on the electrical permit card, This approval shall give the date of the rough-in inspection and the initials of the inspector. (2) Upon the satisfactory completion and final test of the electrical installation, a certificate of approval shall be issued by the building official to be delivered to the owner. Sec. 7-47.3. Existing installation~. (1) If more than fifty (50) percent of a system that does not conform to this code is remodeled or altered, the entire system shall be reconstructed to conform to this code. (2) A circuit of an existing system which does not conform to this code shall not be extended or added to until the entire circuit shall have been reconstructed to conform to this code. Sec. 7-47,4 Service entrance standards. (a) All services shall be run in approved threaded conduit, minimum size two inch rigid conduit to be run as a mast through the roof, unless written approval is obtained from the building official. (b) Underground services may be run with approved cable at a minimum depth of thirty (30) inches, from which point it shall be sleeved for mechanical protection. (c) All underground sub-feed shall be in rigid conduit or PVC #40 or IMC. (d) Service masts shall be minimum size one and one-half inch rigid conduit, which must be properly secured and have a minimum clearing thirty (30) inches from which point it shall be sleeved for mechanical protection. (e) Temporary services shall have a minimum of ten (10) feet clearance, be of approved material and be properly braced and supported. (f) All feeds to main panels shall be in conduit. (g) Only threaded thick wall metal conduit will be accepted when exposed to the weather and it must be galvanized -10- . . or its equivalent. Electrical metallic tubing may be used from meter socket to entrance switch, if not exposed to the weather. (h) Meter rooms shall be provided in all buildings of multiple occupancy (four (4) or more occupancies) and shall have a minimum requirement of four (4) to eight (8) meters--Four (4) feet by six (6) feet by seven (7) feet inside diameter; and if the electrical requirements and demand are larger, the meter room shall be increased accordingly. This meter room shall be equipped with a ventilated door, and approved lock which may be locked only with the approval of the electrical inspector. The meter room shall be accessible to all occupancies of the building at all times. The meter shall be provided with adequate ventilation. The purpose of this room shall be to house the main switch or main switches, disconnecting equipment and its control devices, terminal equipment for telephone service (in separate area from electrician's area) and all the electric meters which service the occupants throughout the entire building. The construction of this room shall conform to the same type of material and construction as the main building, and there shall be no storage of any kind, gas meters or water heaters permitted in this rooml (i) Service disconnecting switches must be located in a convenient and readily accessible place inside the building when a meter room is not available. The service disconnecting switch or switches, and other disconnecting equipment located in enclosed or semienclosed porches not exposed to the weather, shall be considered as being located inside the building. (j) Service disconnect shall be located at the nearest point of service entry not to exceed twenty-five (25) feet and shall not be installed in bathrooms, bedrooms, closets or kitchen cabinets, and must be preceded by main disconnect. (k) All two hundred twenty-volt circuit must be protected with cartridge fuses or double pole breakers. -ll- . . (l) All maIn switches and submain switches shall be plainly marked so that the division, subdivisions, or separate occupancies of the building which they control can be quickly and positively identified. The mark of identification shall be securely affixed to the switch to prevent its loss or misplacement. (m) All service grounds shall be equipped with ground rods, not less than eight (8) feet in length. Water pipe systems will not be allowed. (n) The service and equipment ground must be taken from the nearest possible point of the system service after the service is attached to the building. This ground must start at the meter socket, main switch or C.T. can. Point of attachment of ground clamps or approved ground connectors shall be readily accessible, and shall not be in attics, under floor or behind any equipment. (0) All current transformer installations shall be color coded as follows with minimum wire size of No. 12; two (2) red, two (2) black, two (2) yellow, and one white common, with No. 4 copper wire to an approved ground. (p) Grounding of the main service to the copper tubing water system shall have an equal size ground wire as that going to the grounding electrode. The minimum wire shall be #4 continuous from the meter ground bar to the grounding electrode, then to a 1/2" minimum copper cold water stub-out, if available. You must then have a jumper between the hot and cold water pIpes above the hot water tank before the shut- off valves, or, from the panel ground bar to the hot water tank cold water line. The following shall also be required: All connections shall be visible; tear drop style clamps shall be used as grounding electrodes; all clamps will be compatible materials, brass or copper; and, ground rod to be copper or copper clad. -12- ~- . . Sec, 7-47.5 Commercial Construction. (a) The subfeed to each store must provide at least three-wire, single phase current or four-wire, three- phase current of sixty-ampere capacity, and the conductor size shall be not less than one and one-fourth-inch trade size. (b) The subfeeder to each store must be protected ln the meter room with an approved indicating-type of circuit breaker or a fused switch of not less than sixty-ampere capacity, capable of properly fusing No.4 conductors to maintain switch on panel in each store. (c) Color code. On all multiwire, lighting branch circuits, color code will be required in compliance with sections 210.4 and 210.5 of the National Electrical Code. Switch legs will be considered as the hot wire of the circuit, and must be of the same color as the circuit, except three- and four-way travelers may be of a different Color. (d) Convenience outlets per circuit: Beauty parlors, etc 2 maximum Barbershops 3 maximum medical, dental and similar offices 3 maximum Store show window ( for spot lights) 4 maximum Store show window (at floor) 6 maximum Display areas in retail stores 6 maximum School classrooms 6 maximum Office space 4 maximum Storage space 8 maximum (e) The maximum number of Mogul base light sockets shall not exceed three (3) per fifteen-ampere circuit, or four (4) per twenty-ampere circuit. No conveniences receptacle shall be permitted on a branch circuit supplying Mogul base light sockets. The conductors for such circuits shall be not less than No. 12. (f) Single outlets or taps for signaling transformers, bell-ringing transformers, clocks and similar low current -13- . . consuming appliances or equipment need not be counted when the location of the tap or outlet precludes the use of the tap or outlet for other purposes than for which it was installed. (g) Maximum number outlets per circuit for lights and receptables: Light ou tie t s . . . . . . . . . 0 . . 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 0 Receptacles....o....... 0.0 I I 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Sec. 7-47.6 General requirements. (a) Approved rigid metal conduit surface metal raceways or electrical-metallic tubing shall be required for light, heat and power in the wiring of apartment buildings for three (3) families or more, in churches, schools, hotels, theaters, public buildings, commercial buildings, manufacturing establishments, private clubs, or similar occupancy, (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, tape around or otherwise conceal any improperly made joint on any light, heat, or power circuit. (c) The wiring for all electric ranges shall be a S /"1- T '1 ( (" 0 ) mInImum wire capacity of ~fty (~ amperes, to an approved receptable, for ranges of ten (10) KW capacity or less. Conductor size shall be of at least thirty ampere capacity. When oven circuit unit IS separate from surface unit, each unit shall be installed on a separate circuit, served with conductors of not less than thirty-empere capacity. An approved method of connection shall be provided for each unit. (A range as referred to above would be a complete cooking unit, consisting of both oven and surface burners). (d) The wiring for all water heaters shall be in a minimum wire capacity of twenty (20) amperes. Water heaters of one thousand (1,000) watts or over shall operate on not less than two hundred eight (208) volt circuit. Nonautomatic water heaters shall be equipped with a pilot light and indicating switch. The switch and pilot light shall be located in a conspicious place inside the building, preferably in the -14- r . . kitchen or hall. Points of electrical connections for heaters and replacement of elements shall be readily acc~ssible. All leads to equipment shall be protected with Greenfield or equivalent material. (e) Fixed motors of one-third hp and over shall be wired on separate circuits. It is recommended that motors of three-fourths hp and over be operated on nothing less than a two hundred eight (208) volt circuit. Motors over three (3) hp shall be protected against short circuits and overloading by approved automatic control devices. (f) Flexible watertight raceway will be approved for weatherproof flexible conduit where flexibility is needed. (g) Short-radius ells, after referred to as t1telephonelt ells, shall not be used in a run of conduit over five (5) feet long, measured from outlet-to-outlet, or from outlet- to-fitting. The run of pipe shall be straight and shall not include any additional ells. (h) A sufficient number of receptacles shall be installed in every dining room, breakfast room, living room parlor, library, den, sunroom, recreation room and bedroom so that any point on the wall will not be more than six (6) feet distance from a convenient receptacle. Any free-wall space in excess of two (2) feet shall have a receptacle installed within that area, even though it may be nearer than twelve (12) feet to another receptacle required in that section of the room. (i) When the above paragraph has been complied with in residential occupancies, additional receptacles may be installed in anyone room without an increase in the number of branch circuits, provided the possible demand has not been increased. (j) For the small appliance load in kitchens, laundry areas, pantries, dining areas and breakfast rooms of dwelling occupancies, one or more branch circuits shall be -15- V I " . . provided for all receptacle outlets (other than outlet for clock) in these rooms, and such circuits, shall have no other outlets thereon. The conductors for such circuits, shall be not smaller than twenty (20) amp capacity. The spacing and number of receptacles per circuit shall comply with the table in section 26(g). (k) Maximum number of outlets per circuit for lights and receptacles in residences: Light outlets..,........, 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 0 Receptacles..,. ".",..,.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kitchen and dining rooms - two receptacles per circuit. Kitchen may have one receptacle and one fixed appliance, i.e., dishwasher or disposal. (1) Number 14 wire may be used throughout a residence except in the areas listed in (k) above. No aluminum wire smaller than #2 may be used. (m) Portable cords attached to music boxes, marble machines, floor or table lamps and other similar equip- ment, shall not exceed six (6) feet in length when measured from the equipment to the outlet supplying its current. Cords shall not be nailed down, tacked, or held with strings or other supports, but shall be left free and clear, (p) All stairways and parts of buildings under demolition, erection or repair shall be adequately lighted while persons are engaged at work, (0) All electrical outlets used for portable electrical tools shall be provided with three-wire polarized plugs, and all portable electric tool cables shall be of three- conductor type, and shall be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code. (p) All electrical switches, panels, wiring and other temporary electrical equipment shall be maintained ln a safe and serviceable condition by qualified electricians. Qualified electricians shall be required to patrol installa- tions when considered necessary by the electrical inspector, -16- I . I '. . . for safety to life while in use by other trades. All disconnect switches controlling temporary light and power, except emergency lighting such as barricades and walkways shall, when considered necessary by the electrical inspector for safety to life and property, be locked in the "offtt posi tionwhere there is no qualified electrician on the job, (q) Separately metered conductors shall not be installed in the same raceway, except in load gutter in meter room. (r) In the wiring of cold-storage plants and rooms or buildings of similar character, all wires used for light, heat or power shall be installed in rigid galvanized or sherardized metal threaded conduit, and galvanized metal outlet boxes, cut-out and distribution cabinets and fittings installed. Conduits shall be installed in such manner that they will drain to the outlets and cabinets; conductors installed on conduit must comply with the National Electrical Code Standard for damp or wet locations. All conduits entering or leaving refrigeration boxes must have an approved seal-off fitting. (s) The minimum wire capacity for window display lighting shall be not less than one hundred (100) watts per linear foot and shall not exceed six (6) outlets per circuit including the convenience receptacles and not more then two (2) receptacles with each lighting circuit, The minimum size wire for these circuits shall be twenty-amp capacity, A minimum of two (2) outlets shall be required at least one above the one below. All fixed lighting shall be equipped with switches, (t) Permanently installed electrical space heaters in bathrooms shall be installed so that heaters will not be easily exposed to combustible materials. But said heaters shall not be installed behind doors, under or near towel racks, or near shower curtains or window curtains, Each heater must be on a separate circuit with a minimum wire size of No. 12 AWG or larger. -17- . . (u) One branch circuit for sIgns shall be provided for each store frontage for each individual occupancy, said outlets to terminate outside, on or near the front of the building. Sign outlets and window lighting shall be controlled by wall switches. (It is suggested that these switches be installed near panel, so that time clock installation, if desired, will be conveniently located and less unsightly.) (v) Sufficient bathroom and toilet lighting must be installed and must be controlled by wall switches only. (w) For protection against rust or corrosion, all steel or iron outlet boxes, junction boxes, cabinets, gutters and similar type equipment subject to rust or corrosion, shall be protected with a zinc or cadmium coating by either the galvanizing or sherardizing process, (x) Wiring of slim line or end to end fixtures shall be as follows: Asbestos one thousand-volt No, 14 wire or RH No. 12 wire will be accepted for circuit wiring of fixtures that are installed end to end, to the extent of t~e supply of that circuit passing through fixture that it supplies. The only permitted use of the fixture as a raceway would be for those fixtures approved by the Underwriters for that purpose, with special raceways, and RH No, 12 wiring would be accepted for additional circuits when installed according to this approval. Gas-and oil-burning equipment: Each unit shall be on a separate circuit and be provided with a pilot light and switch located near the entrance to the room where unit it installed. Minimum wire size No. l2 or larger. (y) Swimming pools: All conduits, junction boxes, reinforcing steel, filter pump equipment, lighting fixtures and similar metallic equipment must be bonded together and connected to a common ground. Metallic parts of ladders and diving boards must also be grounded. All underwater pool lights must be of approved low voltage type. -18- " . l . . . Sec. 7-47.7 Feeders. The carrying capacity of each feeder or subfeeder shall be based on the number of separate circuits which it supplies, computed as follows: (1) Overhead lighting circuits, assumed as having one thousand (1,000) watts per circuit for each fifteen-amp circuit. (2) Convenience outlet circuits, assumed as having one thousand (1,000) watts per circuit. (3) Nonitemized and heavy duty circuit, specified load for which designed. (4) Underground direct burial circuits shall be adequately sleeved under slabs, sidewalks, roads, flower beds, or when entering or leaving a building. Sec. 7.47,8 Voltage drop, The maximum allowable voltage shall be as follows: (I) Li~htin~. Mains and feeders combined, one percent drop from point of attachment to service drops to point of distribution (panel) for branch circuits. Branches, two (2) percent from distribution panel to receivers. (2) Power. Mains and feeders combined, three (3) percent from point of attachment to service drop, to distribution panel. Branches, one percent from distribution point to receivers. (3) Lighting and power combined, The maximum allowable voltage drop for lighting and power combined shall be one percent from point of service entrance to final distribution point. Branches shall be in accordance with the above allowable voltage drop. Sec. 7-47.9 Board of Adjustment. The City of -19- j . . . .I , ~ Construction Board is hereby made the board of adjustment of the electrical code, SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon becoming law. SECTION IV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance is for any reason held unconstitutional or invalid, such ruling shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the remaining portions of this ordinance, * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was finally passed by the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida, by a vote 0:1; FOR ..s- AGAINST '-' on the 2 I~ day of .~ ' 1983. ~~ Mayor, Cl Y o~Ian ~~ City Cler- . . - e j~ I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT Notice of Public Hearing of the foregoing Ordinance was given in accordance with Section 166.041 0:1; the Florida Statutes, that said public hearing was held in the City Hall of the City of Sebastian, Florida, at7:ooP.JM.. on the ~I~ day of ~ ' 1983, ( and that the foregoing Ordinance was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida, on the ')..I~ day of ~ ' 1983. I ~~e7~ -2(1-