(a) “Electrical wiring systems” include all electrical apparatus, electrical wiring, electrical fixtures and electrical supplies used as a part of any installation for the transmission or utilization of electrical energy. This shall include all equipment necessary to operate the physical plant, ventilating, heating, air conditioning, refrigerating and water heating systems provided such term does not include portable lamps, electrical appliances and special manufacturing equipment separable from permanently fixed plug-in receptacles.
(b) All electrical wiring systems installed in new buildings, additions to existing buildings and remodeling work where removal of the flooring or wall or ceiling covering exposes the studding, joists or rafters and in yards and parking lots shall be installed in conformity with the National Electrical Code as amended.
(Ord. 6-1977 §2. Passed 3-1-77.)
(c) All other electrical additions or renovations, where removal of the surface building construction is not required, other than the minimum opening necessary to make the installations, shall comply with the National Electrical Code as amended, subject to the discretion of the Department of Fire/Rescue Services, insofar as methods and materials are concerned.
(d) Rules and Regulations. The Director of the Department of Fire/Rescue Services is hereby empowered to promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code as may be required, and any rule or regulation so promulgated shall have the same force and effect as the Code, but no person shall be bound thereby until such rule or regulation has been posted in a conspicuous place at the main office of the Department and in the Codes Administration office, for a period of not less than five business days except that presentation to any person of a written copy of any rule or regulation shall be in lieu of the above stated posting requirement as to that person.
(Ord. 18-1988 §2. Passed 10-4-88.)