TITLE SIX: ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
Section
1420.01 National Electric Code adopted.
1420.02 File and distribution copies.
1420.03 Conflict of laws.
1420.04 Enforcement.
1420.05 Amendments.
1420.99 Penalty; equitable remedy.
CROSS REFERENCES
Adoption of technical codes - see CHTR. Art. IV, § 6
Electricity- see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1046
Safety precautions for swimming pools - see B. & H. 1450.09
Pursuant to Article IV, § 6 of the City Charter, there is hereby adopted by and for the City the current edition of the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the State of Ohio, designated NFPA No. 70, and sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, save and except such portions as are hereinafter amended or deleted.
(Ord. 2002-6, passed 2-5-2002; Am. Ord. O2004-20, passed 3-2-2004; Am. Ord. O2005-56, passed 7-5- 2005; Am. Ord. O2007-51, passed 7-3-2007; Am. Ord. O2008-20, passed 3-4-2008; Am. Ord. O2008- 37, passed 4-15-2008; Am. Ord. O2018-34, passed 11-20-2018)
At least one copy of the National Electrical Code, as adopted in § 1420.01, shall be on file in the office of the Clerk of the City Council for inspection by the public.
(Am. Ord. O2004-20, passed 3-2-2004)
In the event of a conflict between any of the provisions of the National Electrical Code, as adopted in § 1420.01, and any provision of this Part Fourteen - Building and Housing Code, or any other provision of these Codified Ordinances, or any other local ordinance, the local provision shall prevail.
(a) Superintendent of Inspection for the City shall enforce the provisions of this chapter
(b) Should there be any change in interpretation of the provisions of the National Electrical Code, as adopted in § 1420.01, by any official of the City with power to so interpret, such change shall be transmitted to all Master A licensees at least 30 days before such interpretation becomes effective.
(Ord. 3231, passed 10-24-1956)
The National Electrical Code, as adopted in § 1420.01, is hereby amended as follows: 210-52(c) Counter tops: (Amended) In kitchens and dining rooms of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for counter spaces shall be installed in accordance with (1) through (5) below.
(1) Wall counter spaces. A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall counter space 12 inches (305 mm) or wider. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 24 inches (610 mm), measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space.
(2) Island counter spaces. (Optional) at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island counter space with a long dimension of 24 inches (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) or greater.
(3) Peninsular counter spaces. (Optional) at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular counter space with a long dimension of 24 inches (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) or greater.
(4) Separate spaces. Countertop spaces separated by range tops, refrigerators, or sinks shall be considered as separate countertop spaces in applying the requirements of (2) and (3) above.
(5) Receptacle outlet location. Receptacle outlets shall be located not more than 18 inches (458 mm) above the countertop. Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up position in the work surfaces or countertops. Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place or appliances occupying dedicated space shall not be considered as these required outlets. Exception: where acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and to meet the special conditions as specified in (a) or (b) below, receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be mounted not more than 12 inches (305 mm) below the countertops. Receptacles mounted below the countertop in accordance with this exception shall not be located where the countertop extends more than 6 inches (153 mm) beyond its support base.
(a) Construction for the physically impaired.
(b) Where island or peninsular counter space construction precludes practical mounting above the countertop.
(Ord. O98-12, passed 2-3-1998)
(a) Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions and requirements of the National Electrical Code, as adopted in § 1420.01, or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or violates any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, is guilty, severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.
(b) The application of the penalty provided in division (a) hereof shall not be deemed to preclude the enforced removal of prohibited conditions or the application of any other equitable remedy.