Approved metallic and non-metallic raceways (such as rigid conduit or steel tubing), underfloor cast-in-place raceways, no armored cable shall be used for any wiring to conduct current for light, heat or power in the wiring of all new buildings and in all old buildings or additions to buildings within the fire limits of the city, as they are now or may hereafter be established, and in masonry apartment houses,
churches, schools, hotels, theaters and commercial buildings within the limits of the city; provided, however, that:
(A) There shall be installed in all frame or veneer apartment houses continuous grounding conductors;
(B) Where there is existing wiring which is not in metallic raceways and not readily exposed to mechanical injury and which otherwise conforms with the Electrical Code of the city, existing wiring may be continued in service during its safe and useful lifetime; and
(1998 Code, § 22-202) (Ord. 01-65, passed 1-17-2002)
(C) EMT conduit shall not be installed outdoors.
(Ord. 15-42, passed 12-16-2015)