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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2005-06-13 #R 6 1,1,0c ti ( mit AGENDA REPORT DATE: June 13, 2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager FROM: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ", 2002 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO, AND OTHER CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9.60, ( "BUILDING CODE ") OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Introduce Ordinance No. , An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach, California Adopting by Reference the 2004 California Electrical Code, Incorporating the "National Electrical Code ", 2002 Edition, Including all Appendices thereto, and Amending Portions of Chapter 9.60 of Title 9 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach. • BACKGROUND: The City is required to adopt local amendments to the California Electrical Code by August 1, 2005 or the State Code will be effective. Staff has reviewed with the Building Official and Assistant City Attorney the proposed revisions and they are in support of the requested local amendments. All of the proposed amendments have been adopted by the City in the past. Please refer to Attachment 1 to review the proposed ordinance. Several previously adopted local amendments are not proposed for re- adoption during this Code revision process, as these local amendments are no longer necessary due to the provisions of the 2004 California Electrical Code now addressing those local amendments or them no longer being necessary do other revisions in the various construction codes adopted by the City. An overview of those previously adopted local amendments are not . proposed for re- adoption is provided in Attachment 2 for the information of the City Council. , Agenda Item , Z:uvly Documents \2004 Building Code\2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Repbrt.doc\LW\05 -18 -05 1 1r Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 In addition, staff is proposing to revise Sections of the Municipal Code to allow for a property owner to apply for necessary "electrical, sewer, mechanical and plumbing permits ". Previously only a licensed contractor could apply for these permits. A property owner who can demonstrate that code requirements will be strictly met should have the option to file for a electrical, mechanical, sewer, or plumbing permit. Additionally, a property owner that will be exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project should have the option to pay for an electrical, sewer, mechanical or plumbing permit for any single family building. Whether a property owner or a licensed contractor files for a permit, the Building Department is the Cities lead agency for ensuring the safety and quality guidelines of the codes are met, and uses a permit to make sure these guidelines are met. FISCAL IMPACT: Minimal. The City is required to adopt local amendments to the California Electrical Code by August 1, 2005 or the State Code will be effective. RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. , An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach, California Adopting by Reference the 2004 California Electrical Code, Incorporating the "National Electrical Code ", 2002 Edition, Including all Appendices thereto, and Amending Portions of Chapter 9.60 of Title 9 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach. Instruct City Clerk to schedule for Adoption and Second Reading at next regular City Council Meeting. NOT ! APPRS, % D: L u T e Whittenberg John B. orski Director of Development Servic- : City , anager Attachments: (2) Attachment 1: Ordinance No. , An Ordinance of the City of • Seal Beach, California Adopting by Reference the 2004 California Electrical Code, Incorporating the "National Electrical Code ", 2002 Edition, Including all Appendices thereto, and Amending Portions of Chapter 9.60 of Title 9 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach Attachment 2: Overview of Previously Adopted Local Amendments not Proposed for Re- Adoption 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 2 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 ATTACHMENT 1 ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ", 2002 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 3 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ", 2002 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraph 8 of Subsection A of Section 9.60.005 ( "Codes Adopted by Reference ") of Chapter 9.60 ( "Building Code ") of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: "8. California Electrical Code, 2004 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition." Section 2. Subsection 2 of Subsection I of Section 9.60.025 ( "Moving Buildings ") of Chapter 9.60 ("Building Code ") of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: "2. An owner of any single family single family building, or dwelling, not exceeding 3 stories including appurtenances thereto, who contracts for such a project with a licensed and insured contractor or contractors. Such owner may also apply for all necessary electrical, sewer, mechanical and plumbing permits." Section 3. Section 9.60.100 is hereby deleted in its entirety and a new Section 9.60.100 is hereby adopted to read as follows: "Section 9.60.100 California Electrical Code amendments. The following amendments are made to the California Electrical Code and the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, as adopted pursuant to this Chapter: 4 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 A. Section 303.4 (Expiration) of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended to read as follows: 303.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be the full amount of the original permit, excluding any plan review fees for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit requiring plan review after expiration, the permittee shall pay the full amount of the original permit and the appropriate plan review fees. A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may be commenced under the permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. B. Section 304.2 (Permit Fees) of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended to read as follows: 304.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each electrical permit shall be as established by the City Council. C. Section 304.3 Plan Review Fees of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: 304.3 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Subsection 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for Electrical Work shall be as established by the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate as established by the City Council. D. Section 304.5.2 Fee of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 5 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 304.5.2 Fee. No electrical work for which a permit is required shall be commenced in any building or premises until a permit to do such work shall have been first obtained. Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started or commences prior to obtaining a permit, the total fees as herein specified shall be double the payment of such fees and shall not relieve the applicant from complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. Exception: Double fees will not be assessed for emergency repair or installation done outside of normal working hours and permit application is made within two working days after commencement of emergency work. E. Section 305.8 (Reinspections) of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended by amending the fourth paragraph to read as follows: To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose, and pay the reinspection fee as established by the City Council. F. Section 305.9 (Miscellaneous Requirements) is added to the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, to read as follows: 305.9 Miscellaneous Requirements. The following requirements shall be adhered to by all applicants requesting inspections in accordance with Section 305: 1. Approval of Equipment. All appliances and equipment shall be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, equal to, but not limited to, Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and approved by the building official. 2. Used Materials. Previously used materials shall not be re -used without the written approval obtained in advance from the building official. 3. Nameplates. The maker's nameplate, trademark, or other identification symbol shall be placed on the outside, where it is visible at time of inspection, on all electrical materials, devices, appliances, fittings, and equipment used or installed under the provisions of this code. G. Section 110.5 (Conductors) of such Electrical Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 6 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 Conductors shall be of copper. Copper wire shall be the preferred material used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the building official for feeder lines only on an individual case basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured. H. Section 210.11 (Branch Circuits Required) of such Electrical Code is amended by adding subsection 210.11(C)(4) Food waste grinder branch circuit to read as follows: (4) Food waste grinder branch circuit. Each dwelling unit shall have installed therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit. Said circuit shall be provided with an indicating type switch located in the wall adjacent to the sink or cabinet. Section 210.23(a) 15 and 20 Ampere Branch Circuits of said Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: 210.23(a) 15 and 20 Ampere Branch Circuits. A 15 ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply only wall or ceiling lighting fixtures to an individual fixed appliance. A 20 ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting outlets, receptacle outlets, fixed appliances or a combination of same. The total rating of fixed appliances supplied by such circuit shall not exceed 50% of the rating of the branch circuit. The rating of a single fixed appliance supplied by an individual branch circuit shall not exceed 80% of the rating of the circuit. Exception: The small appliance branch circuits, laundry branch circuits, and bathroom branch circuits required in a dwelling unit(s) by Section 210.11(C)(1), (2), and (3) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that Section. J. Section 240 - 24 Location in or on Premises of such Electrical Code is amended by adding Subsection (F) to read as follows: (F) Prohibited Locations. Panels and switchboards containing overcurrent devices shall not be located in any closet, cabinet, toilet room or room containing a lavatory. K. Section 300.6(B) (In Concrete or in Direct Contact with the Earth) of such Electrical Code is amended by adding the following paragraph to read as follows: Unless the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the building official the specific earth is not corrosive for the installation of the above noted electrical items in contact with or buried in the earth, all such items embedded in the earth shall be protected by at least double, spiral wrapping, 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 7 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 half overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils cover), or approved equal, unless otherwise authorized by the building official. L. Section 310 - 14 (Aluminum Conductor Material) of such Electrical Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: Aluminum conductors of No. 6 or smaller shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the building official for proper torquing of connections at their termination points." Section 4. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part hereof. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the day of , 2005 Mayor CITY OF SEAL BEACH ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } 1, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance is an original copy of Ordinance Number on file in the office of the City Clerk, introduced at a meeting held on the day of , 2005, and passed, approved and adopted by the City Council 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 8 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting held on the day of , 2005 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSENT: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers and do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number has been published pursuant to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 2836. City Clerk 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 9 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 ATTACHMENT 2 OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED LOCAL AMENDMENTS NOT PROPOSED FOR RE- ADOPTION 10 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED LOCAL AMENDMENTS NOT PROPOSED FOR RE- ADOPTION 1. Sec. 303.1 (Issuance) of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended by adding an additional paragraph as the last paragraph of Section 303.1 to read as follows: "Electrical permits shall be issued only to state and city licensed contractors or their respective authorized representative, but only to the extent and for the work the applicant is licensed by the State of California to perform. Staff Discussion on Reason for not Adopting: By not adopting this previous local amendment the property owner would now also be allowed to apply for the necessary electrical permits. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. 2. Subdivisions (1) and (2) of Subsection (b) of Section 230 - 42 (Size and Rating) of such Electrical Code are amended to read as follows: "(1) 100 ampere for a 3 -wire service to a one family dwelling, apartment, or condominium unit with six or more 2 -wire branch circuits. (2) 100 ampere for a 3 -wire service to a one family dwelling, apartment, or condominium unit with an initial net computed load of 10 KVA or more." Staff Discussion on Reason for not Adopting: These previous local amendments are now incorporated into other provisions of Chapter 2, Wiring and Protection, Section 230.42, Services. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. 3. Sub - section (c) (Concrete Encased Electrode) of Section 250 - 81 (Grounding Electrode System) of such Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: "(c) Concrete - Encased Electrode. An electrode encased by at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) of concrete, located within in and near the bottom of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with the earth, consisting of at least 20 feet (6.1 m) of bare copper conductor sized per Table 250 -94 and not less than No. 4 A.W.G. If a splice is necessary, it shall be made with a device approved by the building official." 11 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 Staff Discussion on Reason for not Adopting: These previous local amendments are now incorporated into other provisions of Chapter 2, Wiring and Protection, Section 250, Grounding. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. 4. Section 250 (Grounding Electrode System) of such Electrical Code is amended by adding Subsection (e) (Required Systems) to read as follows: "(e) Required Systems. In all new construction and additions requiring relocation of electrical service equipment, an electrical grounding system shall be installed per Subsection (a) and (c) of this Section." Staff Discussion on Reason for not Adopting: These previous local amendments are now incorporated into other provisions of Chapter 2, Wiring and Protection, Section 250, Grounding. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. 5. Section 250 - 112 (To Grounding Electrode) of such Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: "250 - 112. To Grounding Electrode. The connection of a grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode shall be made at a readily accessible point as determined by the building official, and in a manner which will assure a permanent and effective ground. Where necessary to assure this for a metal piping system used as a grounding electrode, effective bonding shall be provided around insulated joints and sections and around any equipment that is likely to be disconnected for repairs or replacement. Bonding conductors shall be of sufficient length to permit removal of such equipment while retaining the integrity of the bond. Exception: An encased or buried connection to a concrete - encased, driven, or buried grounding electrode shall not be required to be accessible." Staff Discussion on Reason for not Adopting: These previous local amendments are now incorporated into other provisions of Chapter 2, Wiring and Protection, Section 250, Grounding. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. 6. Section 310 - 16 Continuous Inspection of Aluminum Wiring is added to said Electrical Code to read as follows: "310 - 16. Continuous Inspection of Aluminum Wiring. Aluminum conductors of No. 6 or smaller shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the building official for proper torquing of connections at their termination points." 12 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 Staff Discussion on Reason for notAdoptinR: These previous local amendments are now incorporated into other provisions of Chapter 3, Wiring Methods and Materials, Section 310, Conductors for General Wiring. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. 7. Section 336 - 4 (Uses Permitted) of such Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: "Section 336 -4. Uses Permitted. Type NM and Type NMC cables shall be permitted to be used in single family dwellings and other non - residential structures, except as prohibited in Section 334 -12 (336 -5 ?). Where installed in cable trays, cables shall be identified for this use. (FPN): See Section 310 -10 for temperature limitation of conductors." (a) Type NM. Type NM cable shall be permitted for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations. It shall be permissible to install or fish type NM cable in air voids in masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness. (b) Type NMC. Type NMC cables shall be permitted: (1) for both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist, damp, or corrosive locations; (2) in outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile; (3) in a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or adobe, protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at least 1/16" (1.59 mm) thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish." Staff Discussion on Reason for not Adopting: These previous local amendments are now incorporated into other provisions of Chapter 3, Wiring Methods and Materials, Section 334, Nonmetallic- Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS and other construction code requirements based on the construction fire rating of the subject structure. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. 8. Subsection (a) (Type NM, NMC and NMS) of Section 336 - 5 (Uses Not Permitted) of such Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: (a) Type NM or NMC. Types NM and NMC cables shall not be used: (1) in any dwelling or structure exceeding three floors above grade; 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 13 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 (2) as service - entrance cable; (3) in commercial garages having hazardous (classified) locations as provided in Section 511 -3; (4) in theaters and similar locations, except as provided in Article 518, Places of Assembly; (5) in motion picture studios; (6) in storage battery rooms; (7) in hoistways; (8) embedded in poured cement, concrete or aggregate; (9) in any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted in Section 501 -4(b) Exception; (10) in any commercial, industrial, or multiple family dwelling units; (11) in any building required to be of noncombustible construction; (12) in unenclosed locations of private garages or carports; (13) in any circuits of 220 volts or more; (14) in any areas where exposed to mechanical damage or the elements. For the purpose of this article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor which is designed for human habitation and which has 50 percent or more of its perimeter, level with, or above finished grade of the exterior wall line." Staff Discussion on Reason for not Adopting: These previous local amendments are now incorporated into other provisions of Chapter 3, Wiring Methods and Materials, Section 334, Nonmetallic- Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS and other construction code requirements based on the construction fire rating of the subject structure. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. 9. Section 370 - 4 (Metal Boxes) of such Electrical Code is amended by adding Subsection (a) to read as follows: 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Report 14 Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code and Local Amendments City Council Staff Report June 13, 2005 "(a) Boxes used in walls required to be of fire resistive construction shall be of metal or other approved noncombustible material." Staff Discussion on Reason for not Adopting: These previous local amendments are now incorporated into other provisions of Chapter 3, Wiring Methods and Materials, Section 314, Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Manholes. The Building Official recommends deletion of this previous amendment as no longer being necessary. * * * * 15 2004 Calif Electrical Code Adoption.CC Staff Repoli �E SEAC' B ; irr PLANNING ; f, Q- h DEPARTMENT Memorandum To: Quinn Barrow, City Attorney Craig Fox, Richards, Watson & Gershon Attention: John B. Bahorski, City Manager From: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Date: June 22, 2005 SUBJECT: ADOPTION SCHEDULE - 2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS Quinn and Craig: In reviewing the provisions of Government Code Section 6066 and Section 50022.2 and 50022.3 regarding adoption of the 2004 California Electrical Code by reference, I propose the following schedule to complete the public hearing and adoption process required: Action Date /City Action to be Taken: Council Meeting Date June 13, 2005 City Council Introduction of Ordinance, adopting by reference the 2004 California Electrical Code, with local amendments July 11, 2005 City Council sets public hearing dates for August 8, 2005 July 13, 2005 First Published Notice of Public Hearing in newspaper C:\Documents and Settings\Idevine \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \OLK13\2004 Electrical Code Adoption Schedule Memo.doc\LW\06 -22 -05 Memorandum re: Adoption Schedule for 2004 Califomia Electrical Code June 22, 2005 Action Date /City Action to be Taken: Council Meeting Date July 20, 2005 Second Published Notice of Public Hearing in newspaper August 8, 2005 City Council public hearing, second reading and adoption of Ordinance September 8, 2005 Adoption Ordinance effective date * * * * 2004 Electrical Code Adoption Schedule Memo 2