The following are local amendments to the codes adopted in section 10-2-1 of this chapter:
A. Footings:
1. The footing must be at least 18" wide and 18" deep minimum. If footing is not in virgin soil, there must be piers every 8' apart, which penetrate into virgin soil.
2. There must be at least four re-bar, #4 or 1/2" diameter spaced so as to be at least 3" from the sides of the ditch and have at least 3" cover of concrete. The corners must be cold bent, with 24" overlap.
B. Plumbing:
1. Prohibit the use of drainage pipe in sizes less than 2" under slab.
2. Prohibit the use of cellular core PVC ASTM F 891 as an allowed material under the slab.
3. Prohibit chlorinated polyvinyl plastic pipe and tubing and polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing, inside any building, as allowed material except for repairs on pre-existing systems.
4. Automatic air admittance valves are prohibited, except in special cases, i.e. sink in island at restaurant.
C. Electrical:
1. All branch circuits shall not be smaller than no. 12 AWG.
2. In residences, branch circuit distribution shall be limited to no more than ten (10) receptacles to a circuit, and light circuits are limited to nine (9) lights. Lights and receptacles shall not be on the same circuit.
3. Circuits in kitchens, utility rooms, breakfast rooms and garages are limited to two (2) outlets per circuit.
4. Any receptacles within 36" from any sink shall be required to be protected by a GFCI.
5. Aluminum wire in any form is prohibited from use beyond or after the top lugs of the secondary meter device and in no case within any portion of the building.
6. Emergency lights shall be required in all public rest rooms.
(Ord. 2014-390-C, 11-10-2014)