(A) Add 210.8(A) (5) Exception. Sump Pumps/Ejector Pumps. All sump pumps and ejector pumps shall be served by a simplex receptacle and no OPCI protection is required.
(B) Article 300.1(A). Add the following:
For all new work, wiring shall be installed in metal conduit or surface metal raceways appropriate for the intended installation. The use of PVC is permitted with the approval of the village for underground installations. If PVC is to be used, it shall be 1 size larger than the minimum required size. Flexible metallic cable may be used for extending flexible metallic conduit systems when approved by the village. All exposed flexible metallic conduit shall be limited to six feet in length. Unless approved by the village, all conduit exposed to weather or installed in concrete shall be rigid metal conduit.
(C) Article 310.106(B). Delete the following: "aluminum, copper clad aluminum, or unless otherwise specified" and to read as follows:
Conductor material. Conductors in this article shall be copper.
(D) Article 314.4. Add Section 314.4.1. Minimum size. The minimum size for metal boxes for receptacle outlets and switches shall be 4 inches (1900 box) with plaster rings.
(E) Add the following requirements:
Roof Mounted Photovoltaic System requirements.
No conduit or wiring shall be visible from the street. All conduit and wire shall be installed in a workmanship manner. Conduit shall not be attached on the exterior of the roof. The attachment for connecting solar equipment and accessories shall be properly flashed. Flashing method shall be tested and listed by and approved testing agency.
Inspections of Photovoltaic Systems
The contractor and subcontractors installing solar equipment shall have a licensed electrician registered with the Village of Matteson, II. on site during installation. The licensed electrician shall be present at inspections. The contractor shall provide a copy of the license at the inspection.
The contractor shall provide access to all work areas for inspection by the Village of Matteson inspector. If an independent or special inspector is required to complete any of or all inspections, the contractor listed on the permit application shall be responsible for the cost of the contractor.
(2000 Code, § 150.041) (Ord. 1644, passed 12-2-1996; Ord. 1929, passed 10-6-2003; Ord. 4186, passed 4-1-2013; Ord. 4476, passed 10-18-2021)