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(A) The person to whom a permit has been granted for the installation of a wind-powered electricity- generating system shall immediately notify the Town Manager when the work covered by the permit has been completed and is ready for final inspection.
(B) Upon such notice, the Town Manager, or Manager’s designee, shall promptly inspect and approve the installation if the work complies in all respects with the provisions of this chapter and the permit, and shall disapprove said installation if it fails to comply, stating in writing the reasons for disapproval and specify a time within which said defects must be corrected. A re-inspection shall be made after notice to the Town Manager that the defects have been corrected.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.7) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) (1) Every person engaged in the business of making wind-powered electricity-generating system installations, repairs and doing maintenance work on same shall annually file with the Town Manager a good and sufficient bond in the sum of $300,000, executed by a bonding or surety company authorized to do business in the state and approved by the Town Attorney. Said bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful observance of all laws, codes and ordinances of the town and shall indemnify, save and keep harmless the town from any and all damages, judgments, costs or expenses which the said town may incur or suffer by reason of the granting of a permit to install, repair or maintain said system or any services thereto. Said bond shall run to the town for the use and benefit of any person who may suffer injuries or property damage by reason of the permit granted hereunder.
(2) The maintenance of said bond in full force and effect shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of any permit required under the provisions of this chapter. A liability insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state, which conforms to the above requirements may be permitted in lieu of a bond.
(B) This provision shall not apply to personal installations, repairs or maintenance of said system by an owner or occupant; provided, however, that, said owner or occupant gives sufficient proof to the Town Manager of his, her or their qualification and capability and is qualified to perform the work in conformity with the provisions of this chapter; and, provided further that, said owner or occupant files with the application for a permit an affidavit stating that the installation, repair or maintenance will be on the owner’s own premises only, and that all necessary work will be done personally and without the assistance of any other person.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.8) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
All wind-powered electricity-generating system installations from and after the effective date of this chapter shall be made in accordance with the following rules and regulations.
(A) Masts and associated equipment shall be of non-combustible and corrosive-resistant material.
(B) Every mast and system installed on a roof shall be mounted on its own platform or plate covering two or more rafters of the roof and shall be securely anchored with guy wires.
(C) Masts and systems shall not be fastened directly to the roof or supported by combustible members or materials.
(D) All outdoor equipment shall be of an approved type, and shall not exceed the maximum height of ten feet above a roof support or 30 feet above a ground support.
(E) Every mast and associated system must be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lightning, with an adequate ground wire.
(F) In no case shall a system be installed nearer to the street or sidewalk than the height of the associated wind system, plus ten feet, and no wire, cables or guy wires shall cross or extend over any part of any street, or sidewalk or public right of way.
(G) Whenever it is necessary to install a mast and associated system near power lines, or where damage would be caused by its falling, a separate safety wire must be attached to the cross-arm of the system and secured in a direction away from the hazard.
(H) Anchor points for systems, masts and guy wires must be lead anchor screws or lead expansion shields drilled into solid block, concrete or other non-combustible construction.
(I) Transmission lines must be kept at least 24 inches clear of telephone or electric wires.
(J) Rawl plugs are approved only for supporting transmission lines.
(K) Stand-off support insulators must be used at least every ten feet running on the transmission line.
(L) Lightning arrestors shall be approved as safe by the Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., and both sides of the line must be adequately protected with proper arrestors or neon lamps to remove static charges accumulated on the line.
(M) Masts and systems shall be designed and installed to withstand a wind pressure of 25 pounds per square foot and in no case shall guy wires be less than 3/32”, five-strand cable or equivalent, galvanized. Rawl plugs shall not be used for guy wires or for mounting brackets.
(N) Ground straps for grounding masts and attaching arrestors to water pipe shall be an approved ground fitting.
(O) (1) The miscellaneous hardware, such as brackets, turnbuckles, thimbles, clips and similar type equipment subject to rust or corrosion, shall be protected with a zinc or cadmium coating by either galvanizing or shepardizing process after forming.
(2) These finishes are selected to guard against corrosion due to stack gases and other deposits and to protect the elements against electrolytic action due to the use of adjoining dissimilar metals.
(P) Turnbuckles shall be protected against turning by threading the guy wires through the turnbuckle.
(Q) Ground wires shall be the type approved by the National Electric Code of 2023, as adopted by reference by this code of the town, for grounding masts and lightning arrestors, and shall be installed in a mechanical manner with as few bends as possible, maintaining a clearance of at least two inches from combustible material.
(R) All other provisions of the National Electric Code of 2023, as adopted by reference by this code of ordinances, shall apply to the installation, repair and maintenance of any wind-powered electricity-generating system in the town.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.9) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015) Penalty, see § 156.999
(A) No electrical materials, devices or equipment designed for attachment to or installation on any electrical circuit or system in the town shall be installed or used for use within the town unless they are in conformity with the approved methods of construction for safety to life and property, and unless the electrical materials, devices or equipment conforms with the standards of the National Electric Code of 1999, current as of the time of installation.
(B) Original manufacturer’s equipment shall not be altered unless such alterations are specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.10) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015) Penalty, see § 156.999
(A) The maker’s name, trademark or other identification symbol shall be placed on all electrical devices or equipment that use 115 volts or more which are sold, offered for sale or use or used in the town.
(B) These markings and others such as voltage, amperage, wattage and power-factor or appropriate ratings, described in the National Electric Code of 1999, shall be required, and are necessary to determine the character of the material, device or equipment and the use for which it is intended.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.11) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015) Penalty, see § 156.999
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, repairs to the system may be made without the necessity of a permit; provided, however, that, a prompt report thereof is made to the Town Manager showing the extent thereof. Should an investigation of said repairs by the Town Manager disclose defects, the same shall be pointed out and corrected as required by § 150.005(A)(2) of this code of ordinances.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.12) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015) Penalty, see § 156.999
The National Electric Code of 1999, as the same may be amended, before the adoption of this chapter, is hereby adopted and approved as a part of this code as a minimum standard. The provisions of this chapter shall also be deemed as supplemental to the Electrical and Building Codes of the town and any other pertinent law or codes of the town, and all work shall conform to these requirements.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.13) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
In order to take advantage of progress and change in the industry, the Town Manager may consult with members of the industry and other qualified persons and may put into effect any reasonable rules and regulations not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.14) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction be subject to a minimum fine of $150 and a maximum of $500. Each day such violation is committed, or permitted to continue, shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.15) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)