(A) Adoption. There is hereby adopted by reference in Resolution 21-162, that certain document known as the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition as published by the National Fire Protection Association. Said document is hereby amended and adopted as the Electrical Code for the areas of Dewey-Humboldt for regulating the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of all electric wiring and electrical apparatus of any nature whatsoever, whether inside or outside of any building or structure and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended.
(B) (1) Amendments.
ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION
ARTICLE 90.1 — PURPOSE
ARTICLE 90-1(A) — Practical Safeguarding is amended by the addition of a second paragraph to read as follows:
Article 90-1(A) — Practical Safeguarding. Any and all electrical work for light, heat, power or any other purposes shall be installed in conformity with the rules and regulations as set forth in this Code, titled the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, and in conformity with the rules and regulations as set forth by the Building Official of Dewey-Humboldt as the authority having jurisdiction.
Article 90-1(E) — Administration and Enforcement is hereby added as a sub paragraph to read as follows:
Article 90-1(E) — Administration and Enforcement - For the purpose of administration and enforcement of the requirements of this code and amendments thereto, the provisions of the Dewey-Humboldt Administrative Building Code as adopted by separate ordinance, and as may be amended from time to time, shall apply.
ARTICLE 406 RECEPTACLES, CORD CONNECTORS, AND ATTACHMENT PLUGS (CAPS)
ARTICLE 406 — RECEPTACLES, CORD CONNECTORS, AND ATTACHMENT PLUGS (CAPS)
ARTICLE 406.12 — Tamper Resistant Receptacles in Dwelling Units is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(2) Findings and declaration. The Town of Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and uniqueness of the climate, terrain, and location does necessitate and demand specific amendments to the National Electric Code, 2017 Edition, which are stated in this ordinance.
(Ord. 21-159, passed 4-20-2021)