The provisions of the National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, are amended, deleted, or corrected as follows and the following provisions shall supersede the part of the text of the National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, as indicated:
(1) Strike Article 90 in its entirety and substitute "Chapter 1 – Construction Code Administrative Provisions".
(2) In Article 100, strike the definition of "Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)" and substitute "The Director of Inspections and Permits, or duly authorized representative, charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code."
(3) In section 210.52G, after "(3)", insert:
"A 120 volt, 15 or 20 amp receptacle supplying a permanently installed sump pump in an unfinished area shall not require GFCI protection provided that all of the following conditions are met:
1. The sump pump does not require GFCI protection per manufacturers' instruction or listing;
2. A single receptacle on a dedicated branch circuit shall is installed inside an adequately sized non-metallic enclosure that has a cover secured by screws or bolts; and
3. Openings are installed on the bottom of the enclosure and are no larger than required for flexible cord to enter the enclosure."
(4) In section 250.52(a)(3), after "(2):", insert:
"The concrete-encased electrode shall be the primary source for service grounding. Alternate methods shall be approved by the Director of Inspections and Permits."
(5) In section 300.3(a), after "Chapter 3.", insert:
"Aluminum conductors sizes 12 and 10 will not be accepted under any circumstances. This does not affect copper clad conductors."
(6) After section 408.38, insert:
"408.48.1 In addition, the highest available breaker space in the panelboard shall comply with section 240.24(A)."
(7) In section 440.14, after "Nameplate(s).", insert:
"The wiring from the final disconnect means to the equipment being installed shall be copper wiring."
(8) In section 702.4(b)(2)(A), after "Equipment.", insert:
"6500 watts shall be included in the full load calculation if a County owned and maintained sewage ejector or grinder pump is connected to an optional standby system."
(Bill No. 1-12; Bill No. 103-13; Bill No. 123-15; Bill No. 60-20)