Section
1426.01 2011 edition adopted.
1426.02 Purpose.
1426.03 File and distribution copies.
1426.04 Conflicts of laws.
1426.99 Penalty; equitable remedies.
CROSS REFERENCES
Adoption of technical codes by reference - see CHTR. 6.13
Power to license electricians - see Ohio R.C. 715.27
Electric fences - see GEN. OFF. 660.12
Electricity generally - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1048
Electricity in subdivisions - see P. & Z. 1250.24
Inspector in Charge of Electrical Installations - see B. & H. 1440.03
Pursuant to § 6.13 of the Charter, there is hereby adopted by and for the municipality the National Electrical Code, being particularly the 2011 edition thereof, as promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except such portions thereof as may be hereinafter amended or deleted.
(Ord. 09-O-2513, passed 2-17-2009; Ord. 13-O-2731, passed 6-4-2013)
The purpose of the National Electrical Code, as adopted in § 1426.01, is to provide specifications for safeguarding persons, buildings, dwellings and their contents from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heat, power, radio, signaling and other purposes.
At least one copy of the National Electrical Code, as adopted in § 1426.01, is on file with the Clerk of Council for inspection by the public. At least one copy of such Code is also on file in the County Law Library. In addition, the Clerk of Council shall keep copies of such Code available for distribution to the public, at cost.
(a) In the event of a conflict between any of the provisions of the National Electrical Code, as adopted in § 1426.01, and a provision of any local ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation, the local provision shall control.
(b) In the event of a conflict between any of the provisions of such Code and a provision of state law, the stricter standard shall control.
(c) In the event of a conflict between any of the provisions of such Code and a provision of any other technical code adopted by reference by the municipality, the stricter standard shall control.
(d) In the event of a conflict between a provision of the National Electrical Code and a provision of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Plan of the municipality, the provision of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Plan shall prevail.