The electrical code adopted in section 10-4-1 of this chapter is amended as follows:
Section 90.4 is amended by adding:
Upon notice from the building official that electrical work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the condition under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the building official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping work. Any person who shall continue any electrical work after having been served a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars nor more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars.
Section 210.11(A) is amended by adding:
Electrical service in the form of at least one duplex outlet and one overhead light must be provided to each garage at the time of construction. There shall be two circuits provided to each garage, one for lighting and one for power.
Section 220.14 is amended by adding the following:
(M) Dedicated Circuits: All dedicated circuits shall be wired to a single receptacle outlet, i.e., microwave, sump, or ejector pump.
Section 230.11 is added to read as follows:
Service Entrance Conductor And Cable: No EMT for any service entrance is allowed. No service entrance cable is allowed.
Section 230.12 is added to read as follows:
The minimum size conduit for 100 amp services is one and one-fourth inch.
Section 230.13 is added to read as follows:
Service Entrance Connectors: The use of no-thread connectors on the line side of the service or main breaker is not allowed.
Section 230.67 is added to read as follows:
Grounding Bushings: Grounding bushings are required on all concentric and eccentric knockouts used in the meter socket and breaker panel, with a bonding jumper sized appropriately.
Section 310.2(B) is amended to read as follows:
Conductors in this article shall be copper and not aluminum or copper-clad aluminum except when supplied by the utility company and when located on the utility side of the meter.
Section 314.20 is amended by adding the following:
All ceiling boxes to be fan rated except hallways and closets.
Articles 330 (type MC), 332 (type MI), and 334 (type NM, NMC, NMS) are deleted.
All wiring systems shall be installed in a metal raceway or conduit.
Section 352.12 is amended by adding the following:
(F) The use of plastic pipe and electric boxes is not allowed above grade. Plastic pipe which is listed for below grade can be used. It shall have a ground conductor installed, and it shall transition to a metal pipe before the elbow, which turns up.
Section 680.40 is amended by adding the following:
Spas And Tubs General: The equipment shall connect to the electric system with a single receptacle outlet with a GFCI-protected circuit breaker. The connection shall be accessible.
(2016 Code)