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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Ord 504 1957-07-22 1 2 I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 III ~ 13 U . <l ~ "- 14 !l:Sz III ." j o~ ill! 15 . c . ." N . o. ."'" 16 a ~ 9 . . r;lc!Cl:w ~. '" 17 ~'C... :2 . Z -< ~ 9 18 III Ii 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 I 28 29 30 31 32 PAillE .' , CRIG1NAL OFFICIAL COpy NOT TO "I: TAKEN F;-::::>J.\ THI: CiTY CLI:RI('S OFFICI: ANCE NO. s--oy ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 408, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE The City Council of the City of Seal Beach does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: Section 10(g)5 of Ordinance No, 408 is hereby amended to read as follows: "F. Electric Wiring installed In or On Structures Identified by the Uniform Building Code Under "A" to "H" Occupancies Inclusive. "Electric wiring enclosures shall be approved rigid metal ,~ .... conduit or electrical metallic tubing. "Flexible metallic conduit may be used where impracticable to install rigid metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing. "Apartment buildings identified in an "H" occupancy and of not more than two (2) stories in height may be wired in flexible metallic conduit. WffiING METHODS: "A. Electtc wiri.ng installed in or on buildings or structures as defined by the Uniform Building Code, under I and J occupancies shall be any wiring method approved by Article 5, of the Electrical Safety Orders of the State of California. Where exposed within the structure, the use of a metallic system shall be required. "B.' Galvanized or sheradized rigid metaL conduit shall be required in concrete or masonry floors and walls, under ground and outside of buildings, or where exposed to the weather, Under- ground raceways may be of other approved 'inateriaLs. "C. Outside Work. No open wiring requiri.ng more than one set of knobs or insulators to each circuit shall be installed on the outside of buildings. Knobs or insulators shall be of the solid type, and n:.ails or spikes shall not be considered as adequate support for such knobs or insulators. All open wiring shall have 1, I ~ ~~ ~~gz 1Il~." :l o~ ~ lii~; I~~" 15 . .. z", 0 1 ;; ~ 9 6 1o?i ~ tal ::E fI;1D~IIW ~~~..'" 1? :2<1oz < ~ 9 III il I PAI3E 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 . ' Ordinanpe~N~~er 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 the minimum clearance as contained in the State Electrical Safety Orders. " SECTION 2: Section 2115 of Ordinance No. 408 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Branch Circuit Requirementsfor House Wiring. "A. Each single family dweLLing and each occupancy of a multi-family dwelling supplied with eLectric Lighting shaLL have at Least one (1) fifteen ampere (15 amp.) and one (1) twenty (20,amp.) ampere circuit. "B. Fifteen ampere (15 amp.) circuits shaLL supply general Lighting circuits only. "C. Twenty ampere (20 amp.) circuits shaLL supply generaL appliance outlet circuits and convenience outlet circuits only. "D. Each singLe family dweLLing or each occupancy of a milti-family dwelling shall have not less than om(l) general lighting brach circuit. "E. Each singLe family dwelling or each occupancy of a multi-family dweLLing shall have not less than one (1) general appliance circuit rated at 20 ampere (20 amp. ) on which not to exceed eight (8) appLiance outlets may be installed. In dwelling occupancies, general appliance branch circuits which suppLy outlets in any kitchen, pantry, dining room, and breakfast room, shall not supply any other outlets unless there are less than eight (8) outlets in anyone occupancy. "F. Each single family dwelling or each occupancy of a multi-family dwelling having over five hundred square feet (500 sq. ft. ) of floor area in anyone occupancy shall have at least one twenty ampere (20 amp. ) convenience outlet circuit suppLying current to outlets as required eLsewhere by this Code with 12 convenience outlets per circuit. . "G. Garbage disposal units, dishwashers, spin dry clothes 2. III ~ 13 U . <I ~ '" ~ ~ 14 j 0_ I~ Bi ~ ~ ~ 15 . o. Z"'. 16 ;;99 .~. ~~~=1aI ~J&"'''' 17 "~.Z .. w 0 < t..l 18 III Ii l' I PAGE Ordinan,ce Number .r .0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 washers, clothes dryers or any other fixed appliance or device shall be each permanently installed on a separate Appliance Bran.ch circuit. There shall be a separate circuit for each a?pliaoce outlet in a laundry room or service porch. MINIMUM REQUmEMENTS FOR DOMESTIC ELECTRIC RANGES AND CLOTHES DRYERS 1) Standard Range with Oven Wire Size 3-No.6 in. Metal 8 9 10 11 12 2) Cooking Units with Separate Oven (a) 4 Elements or less: 3 -No, 8 in. 3/4" metal (b) Separate Ovens 4.6 K. W. or less: 3-No. 10 in. 3/4" metal 3) Clothes Dryers - 4.7 K. W. or less 3 -No. 10 in. Metal "H. Convenience outleta in bathrooms without fixed heat 19 shall be on a separate No. 12 circuit. "I. All appliance circuit outlets shall have provided and installed receptacles rated not less than fifteen ampere (15 amp.). All such receptacles installed as required at the location of any laundry tray or in any location'where portable working tools may be attached thereto, shall be of a polarized type having one point 20 21 22 23 permanently and effectively grounded in an approved manner. "J. In all residentiaL occupancies, convenience outlets and receptacles shall be ;>rovided and installed in each and every 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 service porch, sun room, breakfast rooIT' or nook, kitchen, dining room, batheroom, bedroom and living room, located so that at no point on any wall shall it be a greater distance than twenty (20) feet measured horizontaUy along the base from convenience outlet to convenience outlet. In addition an appliance outlet shaU be provided and installed at theaocation of every range, refrigerator, washing machine or Laundry tray and ironing board. "K. Each and every livable room shall have at least one , 32 switched general lighting outlet rated not less than required 3. . .. Ordinanc~ NU'i'ber 1 2 I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 III . 13 . o . <I ~ "- 14 i;Sz III . .. :l ,,~ ill! 15 =~w . o. ."'. 16 =~~ .... ~~~III~ 17 t;)<lS" :2 . z < ~9 18 III Ii 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 I 28 29 30 31 32 elsewhere in this Code. In closets, the lighting outlet shall be placed on the wall over the door, or may be located on the ceiling if operated by a waLL switch or door switch. Drop cord shall not be instaLLed in closets, Living rooms and bedrooms may be excepted provided one (1) or more outlets required as convenience outlets are provided and controLLed by an accessible wall switch. ilL. Not more than twelve (12) lighting outlets shall be installed on anyone circuit. ";M. Every livable room shall have provided and installed the minimum outlets as required by this Code. "N. All branch circuit conductors instaLLed at outlets shall be safely and mechanicaLLy spliced so that not more than the required number of conductors shaLL be attached to any electrical device. "0. All private garages shall have at least one switched outlet and one receptacle, One light may be installed on a receptacl circuit adjacent to a laundry tray located in a garage or an accessor building that is supplied through a separate twenty ampere (20) branch circuit and the garage or accessory building is located on the same premises adjacent to the single family dwelling. lip. Private garages or bther buildings separately located on the same lot or premi;:;es, supplied through a meter Located on another building, shall have connecting conductors run underground in galvanized rigid conduit or other apprcved methods or other means as approved by this Code. "Q. A switched light outlet sh'l.ll be provided at every horizontal suspended furnace location. The switch shall be located ahead of the passage opening. , "R. In each single family dwelling or each occupancy of a multi-family dweLLing having over 500 sq. ft. of floor area in any one occupancy approved raceways or suitable wiring shall be provided for future installations of major appliances in kitchen, PAGE 4. .' .... 1 2 I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ~ ~ (( 13 ~ "- 14 ):sz III ... j 0_ IB' 15 . <I . ..,,, . o. ''''0 16 =~9 ....z f:(ID"lII.1d 17 Q~G..'" :2 . Z wD <li t..l 18 fIJ iil 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 I 28 29 30 31 32 PAGE Ordinance Number laundry and garage. Where sufficient attic or underfloor space is available, raceways shall be terminated in a suitable junction box in such attic or underfloor space. "S. Slab Floor Installations, Group "I" Occupancy, Over 500 Square Feet. -- Prior to placing concrete in a sLab floor, raceways for future appliacnes shall be provided to an accessibLe location for Living area and for garage work area if same is attached to dweLling. " SECTION 3: Section 2304 of Ordinance No. 408 is amended to read as follows: "Service Entrance Requirements. "A. Location of Service Heads. Service heads shall be Located on that wall nearest the utility company Lines or pol~s, not Less than ten (10) feet above the ground and not Less than three (3) feet from any door or window, even with or slightly above the second floor ceiling and/or to a location approved by the serving utility. I n addition, all service heads shall be Located at Least one foot (1 ft.) above the point of attachment of service drops. "B. 1. In buildings served at not over 150 volts to ground, a singLe set of service entrance conductors may be run to not . exceed six (6) sets of service equipment on any occupancy if groupe at the point of entrance. For any other occupancy or installations involving more than those of supplied at over 150 volts to ground, the entire current shall be taken through one main service switch. No service switch shall be lbcated more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in. ) to the handle in the ON position above the floor or ground level. "2. An approved service entrance switch or breaker shall be installed for each service meter installation on the load side of the meter; service switch or breaker to be Located on the 5. . . Ordinance Number t.. .. 1 2 I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 lIIl . 13 Z u . 'C ~ "- 14 lSz III . .. :l 0_ i~H 15 o'C' ..,,, . .. Z"'D 16 gU9 ";1I:f5i5z ~E'm'" ~ ~ '" 1? 'C... :2 . z < ~ 9 18 III Ii 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2? I 28 29 30 31 .32 exterior of the building at the nearest safe and readily accessible point to where the service conductors enter the building. "Exception: On buildings of a commerical or industriaL type that are normally open during an average business day, the service switch or 'breaker may be installed within the building if meeting the requirements of the Power Serving agency. "C. Method of Installation of Service. Every service shall be installed in rigid metal conduit and in accordance with Section 10-D of this Code, and all service equipment conduits and fittings installed on the exterior of any building shall be listed and approved by a recognized testing laboratory as rain-tight. "D. 1. Size of Service Conduits: (a) Service Conduits concealed (single family dwelling, "I" occupancy.) -- The minimum size of service conduits in single family dweLLings of over 500 square feet shaU be one and one-half (1-1/2) inch trade size. (b) Service conduits conceaLed (AU other occupancies, including "I" occupancy if 500 sq. ft. or under )-- Service conduit shall be a minimum of one (1 ") inch. (c) Exposed service conduits:--The minimum size for exposed service conduits shall be not less in size than that required therein. "2. Service Conductors: (a) SingLe family dwellings, Group "I", over 500 sq. ft. )-- The minimum service conductors shall not .iJe. lElss.thanNo. 1, A.W.G. (b) Service Conductors (All other Occupancies). --The minimun:. size service conductors shall be No.6, A. W.G. "3. Service Entrance Switches, Breakers, or PaneLs. (a) Service Entrance switches, breakers, or PA13E 6. . , . . I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ~ i c \;Iii; 5% 14 1Il~.g~ 10 ~H 15 . o. z:!:. 16 ;;"9 .:.~':i2 r;i:la'm~ pES.. 17 :2~.z < ~ 9 III i 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Ordinance Number . ,h . . .. panels (single Family Dwellings, Group "I" Over 500 sq. ft. )--The minimum size switch, breaker or panel shall have a capacity rating of 100 amperes. (b) Service Entrance Switches, breakers or panels (All other Occupanctes). --The minimum size switch, breaker, or panel shall be 60 amperes capacity for fused switches or 50 ampere capacity for breakers. (c) Service Entrance Panels, Group "I" over 500 sq. ft. )--Provision shall be made in the service entrance panel for a minimum of 8 single pole and 2 double pole overcurrent protection device. "E. Two and Three Wire Service. All single phao~ lighting loads of less than 3500 watts or not more than two (2) circuits may be served by two (2) wires. Where an installation has been wired and arranged for three (3) wire service, no two (2) wire energy supply or two (2) wire service shall be connected thereto without the written apporval obtained in advance from the County Electrical Inspector. "F. Temporary Service Pale and Equipment Construction Pole. All temporary construction poles and permanent service poles shall comply with the Public Utilities Commission Regulations, "G. For installation consisting of not more than two (2) wire branch circuits, they shall not be smaller than No.8. 25 SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoptio 26 of this ordinance by the City Council arid cause the same to be published once 27 in the Seal Beach Post lit Wave, a newspaper of general circulation printed, I 28 published and circulated in the City of Seal Beach. 29 30 31 32 PAGE PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at its regular meeting held on the;2~ay of Q.-,~~_/, 1957. , .?!. ~ ATTEST: / ~1~~ 7. :' , 1 1 ;3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 III ~ \) 0'C ~ ~ g z 14 = ~.- s.j ~ g; 0'..1 ~ 15 C~~R II. .. III . ! ~ g 16 _z=... .IEWIII::! ~~":IIII~ ~~~~ I? :2 .0 < t..l 18 III Ii 'oJ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ?'ll . 28 29 30 PAGE Ordinance NUmber . 1 STATE: OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS 2 CITY OF SEAL BEACH ) I. F. W. HICKMAN, City Clerk of the City of Seat Beach and ex- officio clerk of the City Council, do hereby certify that the foregoing and attached Ordinance was finally passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the '2. ~ay of ~7i.957, by the following vote: oS '-Gi? CA-)'//o Ayes: Councilmen /.1A1c..R";~ I1PSS/ I)'/;:A~ '" Noes: Councilmen A/t?A/j..- Absent: Councilmen /="-~4'At:.A-A/ . &~~:::~ . . HICKMAN - er , . 31 32 . 8.