The rules and regulations of the National Electrical Code, as adopted in Section 1426.01, are hereby amended by the following provisions:
(a) The following Articles, including all subsections contained therein, are hereby deleted: 331, 333, 334, 336, 338, and 604.
(b) Section 210-52(c) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
210-52(c) Countertops. In kitchens and dining areas of dwelling units, a receptacle outlet shall be installed at each counter space wider than 12 inches (305 mm). Receptacles 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. Countertop spaces separated by range tops, refrigerators, or sinks shall be considered as separate countertop spaces. Receptacles rendered inaccessible by appliances fastened in place or appliances occupying dedicated space shall not be considered as these required outlets.
(c) Article 230 is hereby amended by adding a new Section 230-67 to read in its entirety as follows:
(d) Section 310.106(b) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
(b) Conductor Material. Conductors in this article shall be of copper only, except for utility installation.
(e) Section 310.106(b) is hereby amended by deleting the words "Aluminum, copper-clad aluminum, or."
(f) Article 354 is hereby amended as follows:
Article 354 - Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit for Underground Use Only.
354.100(b). Description. This article shall apply to a type of conduit and fittings of suitable nonmetallic material that is resistant to moisture and chemical atmospheres. For use underground, the material shall be acceptably resistant to moisture and corrosive agents and shall be of sufficient strength to withstand abuse, such as by impact and crushing, in handling and during installation. Where intended for direct burial, without encasement in concrete, the material shall also be capable of withstanding continued loading that is likely to be encountered after installation.
(FPN): Materials that have been recognized as having suitable physical characteristics when properly formed and treated include fiber, asbestos cement, soapstone, rigid polyvinyl chloride, fiberglass epoxy, and high-density polyethylene for underground use.
354.10. Uses Permitted. The use of rigid nonmetallic conduit and fittings shall be permitted under the following conditions:
(FPN): Extreme cold may cause some nonmetallic conduits to become brittle and therefore more susceptible to damage from physical contact.
(a) Corrosive Influences. In locations subject to severe corrosive influences as covered in Section 300-6 and where subject to chemicals for which the materials are specifically approved.
(b) Cinders. In cinder fill.
(c) Underground Installations. For underground installations see Sections 300-5 and 300-50.
(g) Section 384.4 is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (c) to read in its entirety as follows:
(c) Tubing for Water Meter Readers. Electrical metallic tubing shall be installed to contain low voltage wiring for water meter readers located adjacent to gas meters.
(h) Section 410.10(f) is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (e) to read in its entirety as follows:
(e) Requirements. The requirement for lights in closets may be waived if the closet has an area of less than five square feet and if there is a closely adjacent fixed light so placed to illuminate the contents of the closet.
Wardrobe closets are not exempt from this provision. Closet lights shall be permanently installed lighting fixtures. Drop cords are not allowed.
(i) Section 450-21 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
450-21. Dry-Type Transformers Installed Indoors.
(a) Mounting Height. All dry-type transformers shall be installed at a minimum of 7 feet above a finished floor, and at a minimum of 2 feet from the walls.
(b) 112-1/2 kVA or Less. Dry-type transformers installed indoors and rated 112-1/2 kVA or less shall have a separation of at least 12 inches (305mm) from combustible material.
Exception No. 1: Where separated from the combustible material by a fire-resistant heat-insulating barrier.
Exception No. 2: Transformers of 600 volts, nominal, or less completely enclosed, with or without ventilating openings.
(c) Over 112-1/2 kVA. Individual dry-type transformers of more than 112-1/2 kVA rating shall be installed in a transformer room of fire-resistant construction.
Exception No. 1: Transformers with 80 C rise or higher ratings and separated from combustible material by a fire-resistant, heat-insulating barrier or by not less than 6 feet (1.83m) horizontally and 12 feet (3.66 m) vertically.
Exception No. 2: Transformers with 80 C rise or higher ratings and completely enclosed except for ventilating openings.
(d) Over 35,000 Volts. Dry-type transformers rated over 35,000 volts shall be installed in a vault complying with Part C of this article.
(j) A new Section 725-16 is added to read in its entirety as follows:
725-16. Additional Physical Protection. Where the Electrical Inspector determines that damage to remote control circuits of water meter equipment may occur, all conductors of such remote control circuits shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit or electrical metal tubing. Tubing shall terminate 6 inches from the water meter location and the building gas meter.
(k) Section 410.116(A)(1) - Non-Type IC, is hereby deleted.
(Ord. 1999-20. Passed 5-24-99; Ord. 2013-12. Passed 2-25-13.)