The 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., is adopted by reference with the following amendments, additions, deletions and modifications:
Article 230.70 is amended by adding thereto the following:
(D) Location. The service disconnecting means for single-family detached and attached dwellings shall be installed either inside or outside of a building or other structure at a readily accessible location nearest the point of entrance of the service entrance conductors or a point not exceeding 5 feet from the point of entrance.
Article 240.60(D) is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
(D) Renewable Fuses. Renewable link fuses are prohibited.
Article 324 is deleted in its entirety as the use of Flat Conductor Cable (Type FCC) is prohibited.
Article 326.12 is amended to prohibit the use under a building.
Article 328 is deleted in its entirety and the methods and materials regulated by this Article are prohibited unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter.
Article 334 is deleted in its entirety and the methods and materials regulated by this Article are prohibited unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter.
Article 336 is deleted in its entirety and the methods and materials regulated by this Article are prohibited unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter.
Article 382 is deleted in its entirety and the methods and materials regulated by this Article are prohibited unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter.
Article 394 is deleted in its entirety and the methods and materials regulated by this Article are prohibited unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter.
Article 396 is deleted in its entirety and the methods and materials regulated by this Article are prohibited unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter.
Article 398 is deleted in its entirety and the methods and materials regulated by this Article are prohibited unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter.
Article 604 is deleted in its entirety and the methods and materials regulated by this Article are prohibited unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter.
Article 604 is amended by adding thereto the following:
604.8 Conditions. Notwithstanding all of the above, manufactured wiring systems are prohibited except when the following conditions are met:
(a) The building within which the system is installed must be use group B as defined by the International Building Code and have a gross floor area in excess of 50,000 sq. ft.
(b) The system is confined to an accessible space below a raised floor, except that the secondary distribution cables not in excess of 12 feet in length shall be allowed to serve all wall receptacles and switches.
(c) The voltage drop from the supply panel to the last outlet shall not exceed 5%.
(d) Prior to issuance of a permit for a system, a detailed drawing prepared by a registered design professional shall be submitted, reviewed and approved.
(e) The system shall be subject to any and all terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2015-11-18G, 11-18-2015)