A. Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set out herein, the most current published edition of that certain code known as NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code as sponsored and published by the National Fire Protection Association, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy which is available for inspection and on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this article and the provisions of the most current published edition of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, the provisions contained in this article shall prevail and the conflicting provisions contained in NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, shall be of no force and effect.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code:
1. Section 230.70(A)(1) Readily Accessible Location shall be amended as follows:
230.70(A)(1) Readily Accessible Location. Add the following text to the end of the sentence: "and within five feet (5') of the point of entrance of the service conductors."
2. Section 310.106(B) Conductor material shall be amended to read as follows:
310.106(B) Conductor Material. Conductors in this Article shall be of copper material only. No other type of material may be used for conductors.
3. Section 320.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 320.10 Uses Permitted. Type AC cable shall only be permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
4. Section 334.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as follows:
334.10 Uses Permitted. Type NM, Type NMC and Type NMS cables are not permitted to be used within the Village.
5. Section 348.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 348.10 Uses Permitted. Type FMC flexible metal conduit shall only be permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
6. Section 350.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 350.10 Uses Permitted. Type LFMC liquidtight flexible metal conduit shall only be permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
7. Section 352.10 Uses permitted is hereby amended by deleting paragraph (F) Exposed.
8. Section 356.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 356.10 Uses Permitted. Type LFNC liquidtight flexible non-metallic conduit shall only be permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
9. Section 360.10 Uses Permitted shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 360.10 Uses Permitted. Type FMT flexible metallic tubing shall only be permitted when used to supply light fixtures or electrical equipment in lengths not exceeding six feet (6') in accessible spaces or twelve feet (12') in concealed spaces.
10. Section 400.10 Uses Permitted, paragraph (A) Uses, subparagraph (1) Pendants is hereby amended to read as follows:
Pendants. Pendant hung flexible cable and cord is prohibited.
Exception: Pendant hung flexible cable may be permitted only with the written permission of the Director of Community Development and only under circumstances where the use of flexible cord as a wiring method is necessary to the method of operation due to the frequent alteration, change or relocation of electrical equipment. Such permission shall be granted only upon evaluation of written documentation submitted to the Director of Community Development that clearly demonstrates exceptional practical hardship as distinguished from a mere inconvenience to the owner or tenant. All pendant hung flexible cable approved under this section shall contain a ground conductor and shall be terminated in approved fittings.
(Ord. 3597, 3-12-2019)