(A) Adoption by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC), prepared and published by the National Fire Protection Association and approved by the American National Standards Institute, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, three copies of which have been on file for a period of more than 30 days prior to the adoption of this code and now are on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
(B) Amendments. The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the National Electrical Code.
(1) Any reference in the code to the “authority having jurisdiction” shall mean the Village of Peotone.
(2) Section 210-8(A)(5) Unfinished basements. Add to this section the following subsection: Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection will not be required for ejector pumps, sump pumps and furnaces.
(3) Section 210-8(A)(6) Kitchens. Add to this section the following subsection: Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection will not be required for refrigerators. Refrigerators must be on separate circuit.
(4) Section 210-12(A) Dwelling units.
(a) Delete the following subsection: Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection.
(b) Add the following subsection:
(A) Dwelling units. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit bedrooms.
(5) Section 230-1. Add to this section the following subsection:
Every single-family unit exceeding twelve hundred (1,200) square feet erected subsequent to the date of the adoption of this code shall utilize a minimum two hundred-ampere service.
Every single-family unit exceeding four thousand (4,000) square feet erected subsequent to the date of the adoption of this code shall utilize a minimum four hundred-ampere service.
If two (2) separate 200 ampere panels are utilized to form a 400 ampere service, a separate sized grounding electrode conductor is required from each panel to the street side of the incoming metal water service. A jumper conductor between each panel forming a single grounding electrode conductor is prohibited. The downsizing of the service entrance neutral conductor is prohibited.
(6) All new electric services in the village shall be underground, where available, unless otherwise approved by the village.
(7) An approved nonferrous metal tag shall be attached to the ground electrode clamp giving warning against its removal.
(8) Nonmetallic-sheathed cable (Romex) shall not be permitted in the village.
(9) Section 310-2(b) labeled “Conductor materials.” Delete this subsection and insert the sentences: All conductors in this article shall be of copper only. Aluminum conductors are prohibited.
(10) Delete Section 406.12(A) Tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units.
(11) All new electric services in the village shall be underground, where available, unless otherwise approved by the village.
(12) An approved nonferrous metal tag shall be attached to the ground electrode clamp giving warning against its removal.
(13) Nonmetallic-sheathed cable (Romex) shall not be permitted in the village.
(Ord. 00-21, passed 10-16-00; Am. Ord. 05-05, passed 4-18-05; Am. Ord. 17-15, passed 9-25-17; Am. Ord. 19-36, passed 9-9-19)