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Home My WebLink AboutORD 44-AA-AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-2, 10-3, AND 10-4 OF AN ORDINANCE -'ENTITLED.:,"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING: FOR THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICIANS; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE -OF PERMITS, COLLECTION"OF, FEES THEREFOR, FIND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL WORK; SETTING FORTH.STANDARDS-FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, EQUIPMENT,'AND SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR APPROVED WIRING METHODS;. PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF; PROVIDING -FOR -SEPARABILITY AND'SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH," PASSED' BY THE. CITY COUNCIL 'ON FEBRUARY . 13, .1951. . . BE IT ORDAINED BY` THE• CITY OF_ BEAUMONT, TEXAS.: That -Sections 10-2, '10-3=, and 10-4. of .anordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE -PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICIANS; PROVIDING -FOR ISSU= ANCE OF PERMITS, COLLECTION OF.FEES THEREFOR, AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL WORK; SETTING.FORTH STAND- ARDS FOR -ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, EQUIPMENT, AND SIGNS;.PROVIDING FOR APPROVED.WIRING METHODS;'PRO- VIDING.PENALTIES. FOR VIOLATION - HEREOF; PROVIDING .FOR SEPARABILITY AND 'SAVII�GS CLAUSE; ,AND -REPEALING ALL ORDII�TATdCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, ,passed by the City Council on February 13, 1951, be, and the same. is hereby -amended and _shall hereafter :read as follows: "Seca 10=2, Approved Wiring Methods.: Method.A --.Standard. rigid"steel conduit;. Method B --Metal underfloor raceways;. MethodC Underplaster extensions; Method D - Flexible steel .conduit; Method- E :- .Approved cable; Method :F -Armored cable. lead sheathed; Method -G = Surface metal raceways; Method H - Bare-bus-bars'and ;risers;..; Method I Wireways and busways; Method J - Auxiliary gutters; .Method :K - Knob and tube, or .;Romex; Method' -L Electric-Metalic ,Tubing; Method ;M -- Fiber Duct -Encased .in 4" Concrete. (a) Ori-the,.exterior of buildings-or,structures, Method A or E of. Section 1.0-2 shall be: -used- Where Method A is used, con- duits and fittings must be galvanized,•th•reade'd.and water tight. (b) Underground:' If•ih moist location Methods A or M of Section 10-2 must be used. (c) In hazardous locations. because of more than ordi- nary risk of fire -,or explo'sion,. Method A of Section 10-2, as required in the National .Electric< Code. ;. (d) Any wiring subject to continuous moisture Methods A or.M of Section.10-2. Conduits.and fittings must.be galvanized, �z Y A threaded -and water •;tigh.t; Clamp Backs to .Space Conduit av'y from. wall shall -be -used. .: (e): In hoistways: Between- riser. and limit switch, in terlocks, pushb-iittons ar d similar `devic;e•s', . Method A of Section 10-2, except for';.light. and control cables to, car.:.:. (f) Under plaster extension: 'Methods A, D, 'of Section 10-2. (g) :Temporary Uiofk', experimental o'r emergency work,'` work for fairs, exhibitions.,' and-; similar purposes:: Method A, B,..D-," :E, •,G, andK of section 10-2. (h)., Conduit connections 'to" rotating or movable electri- cal apparatus; Method D .'of, •Section_ 10=2 if<.length. is six . (6) feet' or. . les.s (i.)Wiring'_in buildings located- in''.the fire limits:.'., Method 1A.or L - '.of. Section 10-2. (j) Wiring;, •for. decorative lighting ; in' display .windows: Method A or. L of Section 1.0-2. (k) .All wir.ing.•in apartment houses 'of three .or more apartments c Method A or L of.. Section .10-2. (1)'' All electric ,wiring ingrain elevators, or, places used for, storing grain.,, : express• ,houses, •.storage .,and warehouses, � all classes of mills, factories; livery stables, garages, hotels, laun- dries, churches, theaters, moving picture_shows,, machine shops, buildings used for manufacturing purposes places ofpublic assembly,.. -,buildings used for ' storing• gasoline :and ;:other readily. inflammable • materials: Me-thod'A:of Section•.10-2. (m) All service wiring continuous. from entrance to main -line• switch and from-- main line switch .to distributing :.:cabine;t: Method, A o'r E 'of . Section10 -2. (n) Wiring •'n 'all buildings used for -.commercial pur-. poses: Method A: or• L. of: Section. 10-2: (o)' All outlet' -boxes for ,ceiling and bracket Tights..'., shall be flush. with ceiling.-.'orwall surface or never more .than 1/8th inch inward from the finished: surface. (p-), Drop cords shall. not: h6...installed in "clothes clos- e los- . ets, or in. places wherewearing apparel is likely to be hung;. pro vided, • however, ceiling fixture.s. will 'be permissible. (q)... Special:. Circuits: -A. At.t.i c Fan;'-,& 'Hea-t isig Uni t B Dishwasher C. Disposal D. Washing Machine E-. -D rye r F- -Heavers G.. Ranges ..(Iquilt Ln) Tops, Ovens., .etc. :. (r) A roval of Switches and- Fuses; All switches or: 1, cabinets mounte.d.:on the exterior of a building -must be of an approved' -'rain 'tight type.. (s) Low Voltage Wiring: All low voltage magnetic switches that are designed to control lights and other non -inductive loads shall be installed as follows: The relay or magnetic switches shall be installed in such a manner that they may be readily removed and re -installed after outlet box containing same is concealed with- out removing plaster or finish of building; they are to be installed in outlet boxes of sufficient siz-e to compensate for space occupied by the relay, and shall be securely and adequately fastened with machine screws or other approved method in the outlet box in which they are installed. All remote control low voltage devices that are used to control lighting and power, shall be installed in an ap- proved metal box in a location readily accessible in maintenance, service, and repairs. All relay or magnetic switches will be ap- proved only on circuits not exceeding 150 volts to ground, and all lower voltage wires must be separated by an approved barrier from circuit wires. All low voltage wiring shall not be smaller than #18 gauge rubber -covered, not less than 300 volt, insulation. All low voltage wiring shall be installed in a workmanlike manner and shall not be run over ceiling joists, under floor joist, or across face - of studs. All wires must pass through bored holes and be secured to sides of joists, studs or rafters with insulated staples at least every 4-1/2 feet. Low voltage wires shall be long enough to permit the removal and reconnection of the relay or magnetic switch. Low voltage switches used to operate the relay or magnetic switch shall be of an approved type and installed in an approved manner. The transformer for the control system shall not exceed 48 volts and shall have cvercurrent protection on the secondary side not exceed- ing its capacity, located within twelve (12) inches of transformer. The primary side of the transformer will be considered protection by over -current protection not exceeding, fifteen (15) amperes. And it is further provided that no permits willbe required for the instal- lation of wires to operate telephones, telegraph, district messengers, and watch -clock fire alarms. (t) Where three (3) or more switches or meters are in- stalled a wiring gutter must be used. "Sec. 10-3, Residential Wiring (a) A minimum of one receptable will be required in each room in all residences with 750 square feet of floor space or less. (b) In residences with more than 750 square feet of floor space, one receptacle will be required every 20 linear feet around the room as measured horizontally along the wall at the floor line. (c) One and two family dwelling units may be wired with knob and tube, non-metallic sheathed cable, rigid steel conduit, or E.M.T. The same method of wiring must be used throughout. (d) Service entrance cable may be used on all residen- ces where three (3) number 6 copper conductors or larger are used. (e) Bare -Neutral will be allowed for services only when nominal voltage to ground does not exceed 300 volts. (f) 20 Ampere*multibreakers or Fusestats may be used on all .circuits where number 12 wire is used. (g) Residential storage garages or garage apartments with storage space for six (6) cars or less may be wired with any approved type of wiring. -3- No Text