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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 99 � R Y� M+� � -- ELECTAICAL OFiDINANCE OF THE CITY UF FRTENDStdQOD, TE�AS r ORDINI�NCE 99 � June 19, 1967 � � � . .. _ TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTIC LE PAGE I. TITLE OF ORDINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II. PURPOSE, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 1_ � Furpose of Ordinance . Scope of Ordinance . Definitions _ III . CREATION AND APPOINTMENT OF ELECTRICAL BOARD . . o . 3 Creation and Membership of Board. Appointment of Electrical Board . Ter�ms of Board Members . Removal " and Vacancies . Compensation of Board Members , Secretary of Board . � IV. f�UTHORITY AIVD DUTIES OF THE ELECTRICAL BOARD . . . . �F Meetings of' the Board . When No Board Meeting is � Required . Reports . Investigations . Authority to Waive Requirements . Responsibility to Recommend Improvements . Responsibility For Examinations . Examination - Master Electrician. Examination - ^�� Journeyman Electrician. Examination - Restricted Licenses . Passing Grades. Examination Dates And Results . Authority To Ulaive Examination. �xamination _. Fees . Applications For Examination. Re-Examination - Generally. Re-E�amination - Fees . Certificate of �ualification. Certificates Not Transferrable . ""� V. APPEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 l�ppeals - Generally . Appeals - From Examination. '" l�ppeals - From Decisions By Electrical Inspector . Appeals By Board Members . .,-, VI, CREATION OF OFFICE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR . . . . . 7 Qualifications And Creation Of Office . Appointment � E',nd Examination Of Electrical Inspector. Oath And Bond Of Electrical Tnspector. � VII. DUTIES OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Responsibility For Inspections And Fees . Records Ta be Kept . Reports . Appointment Of Assistants . � Outside Interests Prohibited . Removal . Liability Of Inspector . VIII.�UTHORITY OF yLECTRICAL INSPECTOR . . . . . . . . . . 8 I�uthority To Inspect. Interference Unlawful. Right To Remove Obstructions . Authority To Conderr►n '" Conductors . Notice To Comply. Police Powers . Stop- Work Notice . Authority To Disconnect . Change of Occupancy, Compliance Required . Special Rulings . ,�. l�ppeals. Non-Compliance . IX. INSPECTIONS AND NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 "� Inspector To Be Notified . Certificate Of Conformance . Temporary Certification. Emergency Wiring . Concealed Electrical Work. Uncovering Cancealed Equipment. �- Inspection With Each Change Of Occupants . Partial Inspections . �,'hen Supply Of Electrical Current Unlawful . When Restoration Of Electric Service -- Unlawful. Certificate Of Non-Conformance . Inspection � And Re-Inspection Fees . Responsibility. � , � _..� �1RTICLL p�G� � X. PERMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Permits Required - Generally. No Permit Required . 'r Permits - Who May Obtain. Application For Permits . Schedule Of Fees For Permits . Hours For Submitting Applications . Issuance Of' Permits . Unspecified � Work Nat Authorized. Term Of Permit. Temporary Work. Emergency Work. Permits For Part Jobs . Separate Permit Rea,uired. Permit To Be Displayed . ... rermit Not Transferrable , kI. LIC�NSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 " Licenses Required . ti�1ho May Not Be Licensed . A Business Requiredo Application For Licenses . License Fees Term and Renewal of Licenses . Forfeiture Of Licenses . Tnsurance Required - Master ' s License . Bond Required . Reduction Of Coverage . Cancellation Of Bond . Grades of Licenses . Classes Of ��]ork � Permitted By Licenses . Restricted Licenses - Generally. Restrictions On Work Beyond Scope Of License . Issuance Of Licenses . Licenses - Contents . Licenses Not Transferrable . Na�ice Of Change In Status . Duplicate '' Licenses . Suspension Of Licenses - Generally. Automatic Su�pension Of Licenses . Revocation of Licenses . Surrender ynd Return Of Licenses . — Licen�es Reci�rocal, �II, STANDAR]�S FOR ELECTRICAL WORK . . . . . . . . . . . �l � Standards - Generally. Identification Marks Required . �pproved Materials Required . Fire Fighting Hazards . C�.rcuits . Grounding. Signs . Maximum Current - '"� Generally. Fluorescent Fixtures And Lighting. Main Lines - Minimum Sizes . Trailer Courts . Fans . Transformers . Me�er Loop Equipment. Electric Motors ^- Over 10 H.P. Gasoline Pump Motor Wiring. Underground Service . Dwelling Receptacles . High Tension Conductors . Conductors - Size . Wiring - Based Upon Location ;� And Use of Building, Special Requirements . XIII. PENALTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 `�` XIV. LIIIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 �V. SEP�RABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 � XVI, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES . . . . . . . . . 30 _ XVII.EFFECTIVE DAT� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 �� � .- � � ` r ...... ...�. nhDZr�ar�c�, No. 99 AN C�RDIA�Ar+CE FUR SAFLGUAADIP�?G PEASONS AIV'D PHOPEATY — AND PFiOP'iU1ING T�:E WELFAI3E UF T�� PUBLIC ; F3.EGULATITiG �,Li;GTkICAL: IIvSTALiI�.TIUIVS Ini T�:E CITY OF FFtILi�`DSWOQD, T�X�S; :�STABLIShING STAP�DAFiDS FGR LLECTRrCAL �QUIP1�iLR�T; _, Fi�GUTATING TYE SALL, FsEPAIR, USE AATD 8ENi0VAL OF ELECTHICAL �dI��CT�TG �QUIPNERT AATD 1?EQUIBING CONFOAPZITY T�ERE41I2'�:; PAOVIDING FOR FEES AP;D PE1v�ALTIES; CONTAINII�?G A SAVII�'�GS GT.�USE, l�ND AEPEALING ALL OFiDIN�AI�?C;ES IR+ '�"' C OIv'FLIC T TF'EBEWI T�-1; �— EE IT C�RDAII�?ED BY TYE CITX COUT�CIL GF 'I'F:E �ITY OF FFLI c'NDS��J�OD, TEX�.S: -- AATIC LI- I TI TLE OF ORDIT�:AI�?G E � This ��rdin�!nce shall be knoUm �.s the "Electrica.l Ordin�nce of the Gity of Friendswood� Texas. " r-. �.ATiCLE II — PUF�PQS�, SGOPE, AI�TD DEFINITIGT�.:S � SECTIOIv 201, Purpose of Ordinance: The ob�ect of this Ordinance is to reduce personal hazards nnd fire hazards from electrical ca.uses. To accomplish this� the re�uirements set forth 1^ereln axe intended to provide � minimum standard for electrical work in the " City of Friendswood. S�CTION 202. Scope of Ordinance: The provisions of this Ordinance r- shall apply to a.11 installations, use or maintenance of or repair to all electrical conductors, fittin�s, devlces, signs, fixtures, motors, �enerators, sta.rters, controls, and raceways, hereafter referred to as "electrical work." within or on pubZic and priva.te ^ build.in�s and premises, except that the provisions of this Ordinance sh�,ll not apply to such electric�.l work as follows: �. (a) Installations in boats or to automotive �quipment. (b) Installations used by electricity supply agencies in the generation, transmission, or distrfbution of electricity, a,nd ^, located �Tithin or on buildings or premises used exclusively for that purpose by such an agency or on public thorou�hfares, nor to the employees makin� said insta.11ations by or for such agencies. but the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to installations "� andjor equipment used for light, heat, power. decoration, amusement and for all other purposes located v�rithin or on such buildin�s or premises. (c) Installations for or by communication agencies in connection with the operation of signals or the transmission of _ intelll�ence, nor to the employees makin�; said inst�llations by or for said agencies; tnzt the provisions of �his Ord.inance shall apply to inst�llations for heat� d.ecoration, amusement. elevators, ventilatin� equipment, and general li�;hting not attached to and � power not directly used in connection with installations for communications, si�nals, and the transmission of intelligence; �- (d) The provisions of this Ordinsnce shall apply to all electrica.l equipment used for pou*er supply to ra.dio transmitting equipment, but shall not apply to special radio equipment used _ exclusively for radio transmission by persons or organizatlons licensed to operate by the Federal C ommunications C ommission; (e) The replacement of lamps, sockets, fuses, drop cords, "" snap switches, or other similar items, or the connection of portable electrical eauipment to suitable permanently installed reeeptacles; ._ - (f) The inscallation, alteration, or r��air of electrical equipment f or the operation of signals or �he transmission of �,. intelligence, or to installations of communication facilities by or for communications agencies; (g) Any work involved in the manufacturing or testing of "' electrical equipment or apparatus, except tha t this exemption shall not include any permanent wiring; r= (h) The replacement of a motor by another motor of the same horsepower and rating, solenoid valves� lo�r-pressure controls, ox other controls when the electrical supply to same has been _ properly installed by a licensed electrician; {i) kll electrical work under construction or formally contracted for a� the time of passa.ge of this Ordinance. SECTI�N 203. Definitions: The follotaing words and phrases when used in this Ordinance shall, for the purposes of this Ordinance, � — have the meaning respectively ascribed to them in this sect�on. (a) 1��artm.ent House - A building or portion thereof used or _ intended to be used as the home of three or more families or households livin� independently of each other, a�d equipped for the preparation of food. "" (b) t�pprov d - Inspected and accepted by the Electrical Inspector as havin� met the requirements of this Ordinance. — (c) Circuit - A final two-�Tire branch circuit rated a� fifteen (1�) or twenty 20) amperes� one-hundred t�n (110) volts. unless otherwise stated: ^ (d) Cit.y - Shall be construed to mean the P'iunicipal Corporation, the City of Friendswood� Texas. ° (e) Conductor - A wire or cable or other form of ineta]. suita.ble for carrying electrical current or potential. (f) Conviction - !� final determination of guilt or the forfeit- ure of bail, recognizance, or appeal bond. � � (g) Dwellin� - The abiding place of one or more persons in which the use and management of sleeping quarters, all appliances for cooking� ventilating, heating or li�hting are under one control, including attached or detached garages and accessory buildings for " such use. (h) Electrical Inspector - The City Electrical Inspector, or � his duly authori2ed deputies. (i.) Electrical Work - All materials, devices , applianees, machinery, and equipment used in connection with the production, �- transmission, or consumption of electrical energy, together with installing� maintainin�, or repairing same. � ( j) Fire Limits - As referred to in the provisions of this Ordinance, "fire limits" sha11 be taken to mean and include the district contained within the fire limits or districts as they exist at the time of the installation or performance of such � electrical work. (k) Journeyman �lectrician - A person licensed as a Journeyman Electrician in compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance, employed by contractors , and working under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrlcian to install, repair, alter and maintain �, electrical appliances, wiring� apparatus� devices, fixtures or equipment, for which a permit is required under the terms and conditions of this Ordinance. (1� Niaintenance Electriaian - A person who works for another person in the keepin� in safe repair of any and all electrical equipment, and keeping in safe repa.ir or moving and relocating of — electrical equipment within a buildin� in or on the premises where said Niaintenance Electrician is regularly employed on a permanent basis, but a person who is not responsible for the installation of ,�, new and additional electrical work and equipment. -2- .nr � 1 � (m) Naster r�lectrician - A person licei��ed as a Niaster Electrician in compliance with the recjuirements of this Ordinance, ..� skilled and engaged in the planning, supervision, installing or repairing, or contractin� to instalJ. or repair, wires, conductors and equipment used within or on buildings for the transmission of ,,, e3ectrical current for electric light, heat, power, or signalling purposes, together �r�ith the fittings for same necessary for the protection of such equipment, and who has been licensed in the manner pr.ovi3ed by this Ordinance. (n) Nieter Loop - The service entrance condt�ctors, meter base� service overcurrent units, service disconnect, �nd the system and -- equipment �roundin�. (o) Iv.B.F.U. - The National Board of Fire Underwriters. ^ (p) N.E.C . - The latest edition of the Na�ional Electrical Code� as compiled by the �V.B.F.U. � a eopy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit A, and made a part hereof the same as if it "" were copied herein verbatim.3c (q) Ou_,tlet - Any current-consuming opening or contact for — lighting units, or a regular receptacle, or any opening or connection for a switch. �„ (r) Pe,rson - Shall be construed to mean any individual. firm, association or corporation. (s) Portablg„Fixture - One which can be moved from place to "' place, and is not attached to ceil3ng or walls by chains, rods, hooks, flanges, or any other means of attachment, and that does not require any mechanical ability to install, or knowledge of — electricity other than the insertion of the eap into a proper receptacle. � (t) Portable Si�n - 1� sign in which all wirin�, transformers� and live parts are fully enclosed and only the attachment cord extends to the out5ide. and does not exceed two hundred (200) watts. ' (u) Safe C ondition - "�afe C ondition" as applied to electrical installations and equipment, means installations and/or equipment which in the opinion of the Electrical Inspector, can be used in — the service f or which the same is intended or likely to be used with minimum hazard to life, limb� or property; thus being installations and equipment reasonable safe to persons and property. AATICLE III '' C13E1�TION AND APPOINTNiENT OF ELECTFiICAL BC��FiD �ECTION 301. Creati.on and 1�'tenbership of Board: There 3.s hereby �- created a Board for the regulation and examination of electricians within the Cit3r of Friendswood� to be known as the "Electrical Board. " Said Board shall consist of Five members. One member shall �, be a City Councilman, one member shall be a master electrician� one member shall be a tax payer, one member shall be from the local Electrical �upply Agency, and the Electrical Inspector. The City Attorney of the City of Friendswood shall be the Board' s legal '"' consultant. 5EC TION 302. A^,ppointment of Board: The members of the Electrical -- Board shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the C i ty C ouncil of the C i ty, said appointments to be made within ten (10) days after this Ordinance takes effect. � .�ECTSON 303. Terms of Board I�iembers: Niembers of the Electrical Board shall serve in the term of two (2) years. Two (2) members of the board shall be appointed each year to serve terms beginning ' January 1 and terminatin� December 31 of each odd number year and two (2) each even nu�ber year. The fifth member of the board shall be the Chief City Electrica�. Inspector, SECTION 30�. IiemovaZ and Vacancies: Any member of the �lectrical Board may be removed by the City Council for gaod cause, ,t�nd, if ,�., for any reason any of the members of the Board shall be unable to act, or shall resign from their respective positions, ar shall be -3- � � � � removed from office for any good cause� then the I�iayor shall appoint a successor or successors who shall fill out the unexpired � term. or until respective successors shall be appointed. 5ECTIUN 305. Com ensation of Board riembers: I�embers of the � � Electrical Board sha 1 receive no compensation for conducting examinations for licenses or for performing such other duties as are herein prescribed+ oth�r than fees and such other allowances as may be advanc ed them by the C i ty C ounc il of the C i ty of Friendswood. ` SECTIUN 306. 5ecretar,y of the Board: The Electrical Tnspector shall serve as Secretary to the Board and shall keep a complete record of all proceedings of the Board, including a record of alI examinations held and applicants examined, and the results thereof. " together with any such other records as the Board may direct. A record of the name of each applicant and the number, date and result of the examinations taken by each applicant shall be kept .- permanently; otherwise no records or examination papers need to be kept for a period �reater than two (2) calendar years. � ABTICLE IV AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE ELECTHICAL BOABD SECTIUN 401. Nt�eeting�s of the Board: The Electrlca7. Board shall meet as soon as possible after appo�.ntment. The Board shall �a'�e � and promulgate its own rules governing its meetings and praceedings, including selection of a Chairman. �ECTIUN �02. Wh.�,�,n__No Board Neetin� is Rectuiredi No meeting of the Llectrical Board shall be requlred �o pass upon applications for licenses or registration= however, special meetings shall be called by the Nayor or any person duly designated by him, upon written �` request of two members of the Electrical Board. SECTION 403. A.eports: The Electrical Board shall prepare and cause ,_ to be submitted annual reports to the City Council of the City, indicating therein the official actions of the Board. Said reports are to be submitted to the council in January. ^ SECTION 40�. Investi,�ation: The Electrical Board shall make such investigations regarding e3.ectrical work as are deemed necessary by a ma�ority of Board members� or as directed by the City C ouncil ^ of the city. SECTION �05. Buthorit.y to t�laive F�eguirements: The Electrical ,�. Board is hereby empovrered to modify or waive the requirements of this Urdinance by a ma�ority vote of all members in particular cases: '"� (a) [�dherever any rules are shown to involve expense not �ustified by the protection secured, or for any other reason shown to be impractical; or (b) Whenever it is shown that equivalent or safer construction can be more readily accomplished in other ways. � 5ECTION 4�06. Aesponsibilit,Y to Recommend Improvements: The Electrical Board shall submit to the City Council of the City written suggestions and recammendations for the improvement, '� enforcement and administration of this Ordinance. �ECTION �07. 8es onsibilit for Examinations: The Electrical — Board shall examine every applica.nt for an E eetrician' s license, except as otherwise provided in this Urdinance; and the Board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are required for the examination .- and re-examination of applicants for Electrician's licenses, includin� the fixing of reasonable times and places f or examination and re-examination of applicants; and shall prepare or cause to be prepared unif orm and reasonable qualification examina.tions for p applicants for Zicenses as Piaster Electricians and Journeymen Electricians, except as otherwise provided in this Crdinance, � -4- � , , --� .,w SECTIOI�T 408. Examination - r7aster Electric�.an: An exam.ination for a Aiaster Electrician' s license shall be of such a nature as to " show the applicant's satisfactory knowledge of �he nsational Electricai Code, this Ordinance, such State statutes as are applicable� and other recognized requirements pertaining to h�- electrical work, and his abili�y to correctly diagram and to instruct other persons in the making of practical electrical installations with correct sizes and values of requi�'ed materials ,�, and devices. SEC TION 409. Examination - JourneYman Electric3.ani l�n examination for a Journeyman Electrician's license shall be of such a nature -' as to show the applicant's satisfactory ability to f dllow written and verbal instructions and satisfactory and thorough knowledge of the r�.E.C . , this Ordinance, such State statutes as are applicable, -- and other recognized requirements pertainin� to electrical work. SEC TSUAT 410. Exami�ation - Restricted Lieenses: If the applicant desires to do electrical�work� only in a restricted field as � provided for in this Ordinance, he shall only be required to pass a special examination applicable to that restricted field. "' SECTION 411. Pass�,in� Grades: A grade of seventy-five percent (7��) sha11 be the lowest passing grade for any examination provided for in this Ordinance. ... S.ECTION 4�12. E�amination Da.tes and Aesults: The Electrical Board shall set the examina.tion date� the place where the examina.tion sha].l �, be held� and the examination shall be given within ten (10) days after an application is filed; and the result of such examinatioM sha11 be announced to the applicant wSthin five (5) days after �.- such examination. SECTIUN 413. AuthoritV to .Waive Examination: The Electrlcal Board shall have the authority �o waive the requirements of ar_ r- examination upon presentation to said Board of evidence of experience and education vrhi.ch clearly indicates the applicant's qualification for the type of license requested� and otherwise as provided by this Urdinance. The Board shall have complete control in establishing qualifications which wi11 exempt applicants from taking examinations otherwise required for the type of l�.cense � required. SECTION 414. Examination Fees: Applications for examinations shall be accompanied by an exami.nation fee as herein provided: (a) The fee for examination as a Master Electrician shall be Ten (;��10.00) Dollars. � (b) The f ee for exam3nation as a Journeyman Electrician shall be (;�10.00) Ten �ollars. `` Al1 monies paid by applicants in connection with examina.tions shall become the property of the City of Friendswood and shall not be sub�ect to refund. ~ SECTIUN 415. Applications for Examination: Every application for examination as a TYlaster or Journeyman Electrician shall be made �, upon a form furnished by the Electrical Inspector. Every application shall state the name, date of birth� race, sex, residence and business address of the applicant� a statement of his active and practical experience, and shall state whether the "' applicant has previously been licensed as a Master or Journeyman Electrici,an or other classification of Electrician, and if so, when and by what state. county, or city� and whether any such .- license has ever been suspended or revoked, and, if so, the date of and the reason for such suspension� revocation or refusal. � 5ECTIUN 416. Fie-Examination - GenerallY: A10 applicant who fails to pass his first examination shall be examined again prior to the expiration of one �1� calendar month from the date of said first examination. No applicant who fails to pass his second "' examination shall be examined again prior to the expiration of seven �) calendar months from the date of said first examination. ,..' -�- ..,.. � .._.. ... No applicant who fails to pass his third examination sr.all be examined prior to the expiration of one 1) ear from the date of `' said first examination. Any applicant who fails to pass three (3) examinations for any license shall be entitled to an examination for such license once each year as long as he shall so desire. � SECTTQN 417. Re-�nation - Fees: Fees for re-examination sh�11 be the same as are provided for in Section 414 of this �rdinance. ~ SECTION 4�1$. Certificate of Qualification: The Electrical Board sha11 issue to each successful ax�plicant a Certificate of Qualification certifying that the applicant has been found competen�t "'" as a Niaster or Journeyman Electrician, whi�h Certificate shall entitle him to a license to carry on specified electrical work in the C i ty of Fri endswood. � SECTIO�i 419, Certificates Not Transferrab�.e: Certificates of Qualificatfon are personal only to the examinee and are not in any manner transferrable. A11 such Certificates are revokable for � sufficient cause upon the filing of written charges by the Electrical Inspector or Electrical Board. °' AF�TICLE V APPEAL5 � �ECTION 501. Appeals - Generall,y: �lny person denied a license or whose license has been suspended or revoked by the Board, except � where such suspension or revocation is automatic under the provi.sions of �ECTION 1122 of this QrdinanCe. or any person who is otherwise �ggrieved by a decision of the E�ectrical Board may appeal to the C i ty C ounc i 1 of the C i ty of Fr�.endswood and the "' aggrieved shall have the right to file a petition within ten (10) days thereaf ter f or a hearing bef ore the C i ty C ounc il. The C i ty Council shall set the matter for hearing upon fourteen (7�4) days — written notice to the aggrieved person. and thereupon take testimony and examine into the facts of the case, and determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or is sub3ect to .�. suspension or revocation of his license under the provisions af this Ordinance. SECTION 502. l�ppeals - From Examination: Tf an applicant for �' 1lcensing feels that he has not been fairly dealt with by the Electrical Board in the process of examination, he may appeal to the City C ouncil from the Board' s decision. If and when he has ^ been able to establish to the satisfaction of the City Council that he sha11 have a further re-examination testing his fitness as Aiaster or Journeyman Electrician, the City Council shall request that the Electrical Board re-examine the applicant, and the Board '— sha11� within a reasonable time, comply with said request, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the receipt of said request. '"' SECTION 503. Appeals - From Decisions by Electrical Ins ector: � Any person aggrieved by a decision or ruling of the Electrical Inspector sha,ll have the right of appeal to the Electrical Board �.- for its review. Such appeal shall be perfected by a request in writing to the Chairman of the Board for a hearing in which the following information shall be cantained. ^ (a) Name and address of person making appeal; (b) Facts surrounding the particular rulin� or refusal to make ruling; " (c) The ruling, if any, of the Electrical Inspector; (d) Reasons why such rulin6 should be set aside; or if a ruling was refused� why such rul.ing should be made. � During the pendancy of any appeal to the Electrical Board, the ruling of the Electrical Inspector shall be in full force and ^ effect. SECTTUN ,�04. Appeals by Board Iyiembers: A member of the Electrical Board sha11 have no vote on his o�,*n appeal before the Board. � ,_ -6- ..�.. - i '"'"."`' .. ., AFITICLE VI � CAEATI�Rr OF OFFICE UF ELECTHICAL INSPECTOA SECTION 601. �„ualifications and Creation of Office: There is � ��� __._.-.. "' hereby created the Office of Electrical Inspector of the City of Friendswood. The person chosen to fill the Office of Llectrical Inspector shall be of good moral character, sha11 be competent and_ -- well versed in the rules and regulations of the N.E.C . � of such statutes of the State of Texas as are applicable, and the terms of this Ordinance; shall be possessed of such executive abiiity as is requisite f or the performance of his duties; and shall have a thorough knowled�e of the standard material and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment; shall be well versed in approved methods of construction for safety to persons and " property; and shall have had at least five (�) years experience as an Electrical Inspector or Assistant Electrical Inspector and/ or as a Journeyman or Naster Electrician in the installation of -- electrical equipment; or in lieu of such experience, shall be a graduate in electrical or mechanical engineering of a recognized college or university and shall have had at least two (2) years ,_ practical experience. SECTION 602. A ointment of Electrical Ins ector: The Office of Electrical Inspector in an f or the C ity of Friendswood shall be " appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council� The salary of the Electrical Inspector shall be determined by the .- City C ouncil. However, before assuming the authority conferred by this Ordinance, the person so appointed shall. successfully pass an examination submitted to him by the Electrical Board of the City � of Friendswood. SECTION 603. Qath and Bond of Electrical Ins�pector: Before assuming tY�e authority conferred by this Ordina.nce, the Electrical "' 7nspector shall take an oath usually administered to other city officials and shall give a bond to the City of Friendswood. Tex�,s, in the penal sum of 5�1, 000.00 conditional upon the faithful -- performance of his duties. Assistants to the Electrical. Inspec�or shall execute a similar bond in the sum of $�1,000.00. � Said bonds are to be issued by a reputable bonding company licensed to do business in the �ta�e of Texas. The City of Friendstaood shall pay for said bonds. " AATICLE VII DUTIE� OF ELECTB.ICAL INSPECTOR � SECTION 701. Res onsibilit for Ins ectian and Fees: It shall be the duty of the Electrica Inspector to enforce the provisions of this ordinance. He shall, upon application by any electrician '� licensed by the City of Friends�r�ood� collect and account for the fees and deposits herein fixed and provided for, and shall make inspections of eleetrical installations and perform such other — acts and duties as are provided for in this Ordina.nce. SEC TIUN 702. Aecords to be Kept. The Electrical Inspector shall .- keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections and re- inspections made, and other official work perf ormed in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance; and shall keep a record of all condemnations of electrical installations. The Electrical � Inspector shall file every application for a license received by him, and shall maint�.in suitable indices containing, in alphabetical or numerical order: (a) All applications denied and on each thereof note the reason for such denial; � (b) All applications granted; _, (c) The name of every licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked� and after each name note the reason for such action. _. _7_ ,.... - r ,.._.... ..�. The Electrical Inspector shall also file the abstracts of court ,..� records of convictions and in connection therewith maintain convenient records or make suitable notations in order that an individual record of such licensee, showing the convictions or other records of such licensee, shall be readily ascertainable � and available for the consideration of the Electrical Board upon any application for renewal of license and at other suitable times. The Electrical Inspector shall, furthermore, keep on file a list °' of electrical equipment inspected and certified by Underwriters' Laboratories, Ine. . which list shall be accessib].e for public reference during office hours. � SECTION 703. Re,ports: The Electrical Inspector shall submit a written quarterly report of the activities of his office to the City Council. SECTION '�04. A�p0lntment af Assistants: The Electrical Inspector is empowered to appoint such assistants as are necessary for the -- proper conduct of his office and the inspection of electrical work as provided for in this Ordinance. �alaries of any such assistants shall be determined by the Mayor and approved by the City C ouncil. � SECTIUN 705. Uutside Interests Frohibited: It shall. be unlawful for the Electrical Inspector or for any of his assistants to engage in the business of the sale, installation or maintenance of �` electrical equipment. either directly or indirectly, and they shall have no financial interest in any concern en6aged in such business in the City of Friendswood at any time while holding such office �- as herein provided. SECTION 706. A�moval: The Cit� Council may remove from office � the Electrical Inspector or any of his assistants f or incompetency� neglect of duty or other due cause. �ECTION '�07. Liabilit;� of Inspector: Neither the Electrical '� Inspector nor any of his assistants shall, when acting in �ood faith and without malice, be liable for da.mages arising by reason of duties perf ormed under the provisions of this Qrdinance. � ABTICLE VIII ,,,_ AUTAOAI TY OF ELEC Z'F3ICAL INSPEC T08 �EC TION 801. AuthoritV to Inspect. The Electrical Inspector shall have the ri�ht during reasonable hours to enter any buildin� or premises in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making any inspection, re-inspection, or test of electrical equipment contained therein, or its installation. � SECTIOT? 802. Interference Unlawful: It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the Electrical Inspector in the discharge ,_ of his duties, or ta prevent or in any manner attempt to prevent him from carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 803. 81�ht to Remove Obstructions: The Electrical '"� Inspector sha11 have the right to remove or compel the removal of any obstruction such as lath. plastering� ceiling or flooring which may hinder a f'ull and complete investigation of such wires -- or apparatus as the Inspector may deem it necessary to inspect. SECTION 8p�. Authorit�r to Condemn Conductors: The Electrical ,,,,. Inspector may remove or compeZ the removal of any conductors which are enclosed in conduit or are atherwise inaccessible for complete inspection. 1�rhen said conductors are not in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance or are f ound to be other- '� wise unsafe to life or property, the Electrical Inspector shall have the r3.ght to candemn, disconnect and cause the owner of such conductor or material to immediately correct same or have it — removed. �ECTION 805, Notice to Compl�r. Where any electrical work is �, found by the Electrical Ynspector to be dangerous to persons or property, the person owning, using, or operating such electrical work shall be notified in writing to make any changes or repairs � which are required to make such electrical work in safe condition; -8- lun � r. .... and if such required work is not completed within twenty-four (2�) �' hours, or within any such longer per�od as may be specified by the Electrical Inspector in said notice, the Electrical Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or cause to be disconnected all electrical service to said electrical equipment or installation and/or �he premises in or upon which the same is located. Any persan failin� or refusing to repair or remove the same within ._ twenty-four (24) hours or within such further time as the Electrical Inspector shall determine is necessary, af ter the receipt of such notice, shall be sub�ect to the penalty hereinaf ter provided. SECTION 806. Police Powers: The Electrical Inspector shall have full police powers. including the power to arrest or cause the �- arrest of any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance. ,_ SECTION 807. Stop-t�Jork Notice: The Electrical Inspector shall cause the cessation of any electrical work being done in a manner which violates the provisions of this Ordinance, and he shall cause the discontinuance of maintenance or operations, or the use of `- materials which violate the provisions of this Ordinance; and upon determining that particular work should cease, �he Inspector shall post a notice to that effect on the premises and thereafter -- no person shall proceed with electrical work until the Inspector has cancelled the stop-work notice. The Electrical Inspector may attach to electrical work or electrical meters any notice or seal �, to prevent the use of electricity; and it shall be unlawful for any person to use any such seal or break� change. destroy, tear. mutilate� cover, or otherwlse deface or in�ure any such official notice or seal posted by the Electrical Inspector. �ECTION 808. Authorit�r to Disconnect: In case of emergency, where necessary for safety to persons or property, or where electrical ►- equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department, the Electrical Inspector sha11 have the authority to immediately disconnect or cause the immediate disconnectlon of any electrical „� equipment, and without notice to anyone, SECTIUN 809. Change of Occupancy. Compliance Hequired: The Electrical Inspector shall be empowered to order complianee with '" the provisions of this Ordina.nce where a change of occupancy occurs within a building which requires chan�es or alterations to existing wiring. � SECTION 810. Special Aulin�s: The Electrical Inspector shall decide a11 disputed questions pertaining to the installation, ,,,� repair or other alteration of all electrical wiring, devices and equipment hereinafter provided for in this Ordinance, such decisions to be made after taking into consideration the N.E.C . , such statutes of the 5tate of Texas as are applicable to such '" questions. the provisions of this Vrdinance, and in the light of the standards generally recognized by the electrical trade concerning the safe and proper installation of ele�trical work. .- All special rulings shall be reduced to writing and kept on file in the office of the Electrical Inspector. ,,,, �EC TION 811. Appeals: Any person aggrieved by the Electrical Inspector shall have such right of appeal as is provided in Article V of this Qrdinance. "' SEC TION 812.Noncompliance: Any person failing, neglectin� or refusing with twenty-four (24�) hours or such other period as is prescribed by the Electrical Inspector, to make required repairs — or changes, and have the necessary repairs or changes completed within the prescribed time after the receipt of such notice as hereinabove provided� shall be considered a violator of this _, Urdinance� and each day that said electrical work shall remain not repaired, removed or changed as required by the Electrical Inspector, shall be considered a separate offense within the � intent and meaning of this Ordinance. ..- -9- ARTICLE IX � INSPEC TI�NS AND �;OTICES � SECTIUN 901. Inspector to, Be Notified: Upon completion of any installation of electrical equipment which has been made under a permit, it shall be the duty of the licensed Niaster Electrician makin� the installation to notify the Electrical Inspector, who " shall inspec� the installation within forty-e�ght (�8) hours. exclusive of Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and holidays of the time such notice is �iven or as soon thereafter as practicable. ^ SECTION 902. Certificate of Conformance: Where the Electrical Inspector finds the installation s to be in conformity with the ^ provisions of this Ordinance, he sha11 issue to the licensed Naster Electrician makin� the installation a notice of conformance, which shall be placed on the equipment or p�emises. authorizing the use of the installation and shall send written notice of such authorization for connection to the supply of electricity to the agency supplying �he electric service. This certificate shall not relieve the Master Electrician of his responsibility for any •- defective work that may have been concealed or escaped the notice of the Inspector. r, �ECTIOA? 903. Tempora� Certification: The Electrical Inspector may give temporary permission to connect and furnish electricity to any wiring, apparatus or fixtures for a period not to exceed thirty (30) da�s if, in hi.s opinion. such wiring, apparatus or " fixtures are in such condition that current may be safely connected. therewith and there exists an urgent necessity for such use� when written application is filed with him requesting such permission. — When a certif icate of approval is issued authorizing the connection and use of a temporary installation, such certificate shall be issued to expire at a time to be stated therein and shall be ,_ revocable by the Electrical Inspector for good cause. SEGTIUN 944. Lmer�ency ti�Jirin�: Emer�ency wiring may be permitted by the Electrical Inspector for a period not to exceed thirty (3a) "`' days, at which time said emergency wiring or service must be removed. If service is required f or a longer period on large construction �obs only� said service or emergency wiring shall be r- re-inspected and a �5.00 fee shall be charged for re-inspection each ninety (90) days thereafter. Emergency wiring permit applications must be accompanied by a letter to the Electrical ^ Inspector signed both by the I�iaster Electrician contracting to perform the eZectrical work and by the owner or occupant of the buildin� or premises on which they are installed� stating the period for which emergency wiring is desired and si�nifying that " emergency work will be promptly removed after expiration of the emergency permit issued. .- SECTION g05. Concealed Electrical i-Jork: t�Jhen any electrical equipment is to be hidden from view by the permanent placement of parts of the buildin� and/or equipment, the licensed Master Electrician installin� the equipment shall notify the Electrical Ynspector. and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector or until forty-eight (�8) hours� exclusive of Saturday afternoons, Sundays "' and holidays, shall have elapsed from the time of such notification; provided, howevex, that on large ins�allations where the concealment of equipment proceeds continuously, the licensed Master Electrician .- installing the electrical equipment shall give the Electrical Inspector due notice. and inspection shall be made periodically during the progress of the work. It shall be unlawful for any „_ person to conceal or place in operation any electrical equipment which has been disapproved or condemned by the Eleetrical Inspector unless and until the same has been so repaired or altered that it complies with all provisions of this Ordinance and has thereafter "` been approved by the Electrieal Inspector. �ECTION 906. Uncoverin€� Concealed Equipment: The Electrical .- Inspector shall have the authority to require any person to uncover any wiring or electrical equipment which has been concealed without his knowledge or permission. � -10- SECTION 90'�. In�nPr�-i�u,j t,b Q��„ r,h,,,_ a�,P nf g�cu,�ants: The _. electrical supply a ency shall disconnect the e].ect ical ser ice to anY building and�or premises except private resic�ences anc� duplex apartments each time such building or premises changes occupants, and it sha21 not again supply electricity to such "- building(s) or premises until authorized to do so by the Electrical Inspector. The owner and/or the new occupants of such buildin�s and/or premises shall make appl.ication to the Electrical Inspectoy -- for an inspection. SECTIOn� 908. Partial Inspections: When a Naster Electrician does _, not have the contract for finishing of electrical work covered by his permit, he shall deliver his final inspection request in writin� when his part of the electrical work is completed and must state in wri�ing the part of the electrical work installed by him. �ECTIUN 909. j�lhen Sup�lv of Electric Current Unlawful: It sha11 be unlawful for any eZectrical supply a�ency operating in the City -- of Friendswood to furnish current to any new building, tent, structure or outdoor wiring vf any kind� nature. or description without first obtaining a clearance from the Electrical Inspector ^, statin� that such wiring is approved and a permit has been issued for the use of current. Whenever any service is discontinued to any building or structure f or any cause whatever (exeepting nonpay- ment of bills) , a clearance will be necessary before such buildin� or structure can be reconnected. Any time a building is vacated, the Eleetrical Inspector must ma.ke ce.rtain that there has not been any unauthorized addition made to wirin� of such building that �- might create a fire hazard, or that wirin$ has not become in such a condition as to be hazardous. ^ SECTION g10. Irlhen 8estoration of Elect�ric 5ervice Unl�,wful: Whenever any electrical service has been dlsconnected by orders of the Electrical Inspector for reasons of being unsafe to persons or property, said service shall not be restored until a certificate "' of approval from the Electrical Tnspector has been received by the electrical supply agency. .- SEC TIUN 911. Certificate of Non-C onf ormance: If. upon inspection� an electrical installation is not found to be fuliy in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance� the Electrical Inspector shall issue a notice of non-conformance and shall notify the � licensed I�iaster Electrician makin� the installation of the defects which have been f ound to exist. All defec�lve work shall be corrected and brought in conformity with the provisions of this "' Ordinance before any further electrical work will be permitted within or on the buildin$ or premises and before the licensed Naster Electrician making the installation shall be issued any .- other permits to perform any other electrical work. SECTION 912. Inspection and Ae-Inspection Fees: No fee shall be ,_ charged against F�iaster Electricians for initial inspections; however, when work is found to be incomplete or unsatisfactory after the final inspection is requested, a charge of �;-5.00 shall be made for the first re-inspection� ��.00 for the second re- '� inspection, and .�5.00 for each of three or more required re- inspections. — SECTIUN 913. AesEonsibilit�: Every person licensed in conformance with this Ordinance sha11 be responsible for any defect in electrical work, insofar as correction thereof is concerned� � installed by him until such time as a certificate of conformance and approval has been issusd by the E].ectrical Inspector, and any and all defects that may have been concealed by such person and discovered by the Electrical Inspector af ter a Certificate of " Conf ormance has been issued approving such work. After the issuance of the Certificate of Conformance, the person in whose na.m.e the electrical work is contracted shall be responsible for — all defects caused by such person. AFiTIC LE X � PERI�i I TS SECTION 1001. Permi�s Fiequired - Generall : No person shall " undertake or complete any electrical installation or install, -11- ,_ erect or alter any electrical work in or on any building or premises in the City of Friendswood without first securing a permit therefor from the office of the Electrica2 Inspector; also any person desirin� to place any pipe, sheet metal or other material within s3x (6} �' inches of any electric wire or wires installed for use in connectio.�. with elect�ic light, heat or power shall, before proceeding with tile execution �f the work, obtain from the Electrical Inspector a per;nit - therefor� SECTION 1002. No Permit_R__e_��ui�red: No permit shall be required for _, such elect�ical'woT�a s�escr�bed in Sec�ion 202 of this Ord.inance; but in cases where no licenses, permits, fees and bonds are required for the ins�allation or repair of electrical work for any purpose, said electrlcal work shall be installed or repaired in �" conformity with such provisions of this Ordinance as are applicable , SECTION ].003. Permits - t�7ho T�Za Obtain: Except as otherwise r- specifically prov e n is r inance, no permit shall be issued to any person who is not the holder of a valid, unexpired �Zaster Elec�rician' s license; and 3.f the T�faster Electrician holds a � restricted license, no perm3.t shall be issued for electrical work except that which is authorized under such license. (a) i�Iasterts Agent. Each Master Electrician may appoint not �~ more than five (5� of his full�time employees to act as his agents in obta3.ning permits by filing with the Electrical Inspector an affidavit sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, � stating the name and address of each such agent, that each agent is a regular and fu11-time employee under the personal supervision of such Master E1.ectrician, and that such T�Iaster Electrician assumes a11. and full responsibility for any permit taken out or applied for by any "� such agent. Such affidav3t sha11 be permanently filed by the Electrical Inspector, but thf.s provision is intended only as a convenience to T�taster Electricians in handling ord3.nary electri.cal �- work and shall never be construed as making the delivery of a permit to any agen� mandatory upon the Electr3cal Inspector. ,� (b ) Homestead Owners. A person performing electrical work with his own hands in a dwelling owned by him and registered in the State tax rol].s as his homestead may be 3.ssued a permi� to do � electrical work on his homestead. SECTION 1004. A. plica�ions for Permits : Applications for permits required by this rd�.nance mus e made in writing by the person -- employed to do the work, or his authorized agent as provided in Section 1003 of this Ordinance, and wi11 be submitted upon forms provided by the Electrical Inspector for that purpose. Such „� application shall contain: (a) Date application is submitted. "' (b ) Name of the owner and name of person employed to do the work. .- (c ) Name of person actually present3.ng application to the Electrical Inspector. � (d) Exact location of the property where work is to be done. (e) A fee, appropriate to the number and kinds of instal].ations to be made in the amount specified in the schedule " contained in Section 1005. (f) A description oF the work to be pexformed. Where deemed - necessary by the Electrical Inspector to accomplish the ob�ectives of this Ordinance, applications shall be accompanied by as many copies of specifications, plans, � and a comp2ete feeler layout drawn to scale and in detail to show the nature and charac�er of the work to be perform- ed as the Inspector may deem necessary. The pian or diagram shall show the manner in which the electrical "' installa�ion is to be made or the character of any of the repairs to existing electrical installations. And, when such plans, speciFications and layout are demanded, it � shall be a violation of this Ordinance for any person �o install any part of the electrical work concerned until �he Electrical Inspector approves said installations, -12- �. , , �_ (g ) S�gna�ure of the person in the Electrical Department �- receiving the application. (h) Time and date that such application is actually received � by the Electrical Department. { �,) Other such pertinent information as may be required by � the Electrical Inspector. SECTTON 1005. Schedu].e of Fees for Permits : Befvre any permit will be granted for �e� ns a a on or al era 3.on of electrical work, - the licensed electrician making application for such permit shall pay to the Electrical Inspector the fees in such amount as specified below: � Meter Loop & Ser. (� outlets )--------------------- �2.00 Outlets (5 to 20)---------------------------------- .25 Outlets (over 20)---------------------------------- .15 "' Lighting Fixtures-----------------------.----------- .15 Range receptacle------�------------�-�-------------- 1.00 Clothes drier-------------------------------------- 1.00 ,-. Water heater--------------------------------------- 1.00 CookingTops--------------------------------------- .54 Ovens------------------------�--------------------- .50 ^ Garbage Disposals------,-.-----_�___________________ .50 Dishwashers--------------------�------------------- .50 Electric heaters-----�----------------------------- .�5 Glindow Air Conditioner receptacle------------------ .50 " TemForary Saw Pole----------------------------- 2 00 TemporaryCut In----------------------------------- 2.00 Motors: Up to but not including 2 HP-----------�-- ,50 ,� T�Iotors : � HP and less than 2 HP-�------------------ 2.00 " 2 HP and less than 10 HP------------------ 3.00 " 10 HP and less than 25 HP_________________ �..00 ,_ " 25 HP and less than 100 HP---------------- 8.00 " 100 HP and over -------------------------- .08/HP X-Ray I�Iachines------------------------------------- 2.00 Signs: Shop Inspection, per KVA------------------- 2.00 ^ Tncandescent & Vacuum tube signs per KVA----------- 2.00 Sign Installation Inspection, per KVA-------------- 1.50 Festoon lighting & Streamers, per circuit---------- ,50 _. Permit -------------------------------------------- 1.00 Miscellaneous: Reinspection--------------------------------------- 5.00 "� SECTION 1006. Hours for Submitting Applications : Applications for permits will only e accep ed w en presen ed during normal working hours of the Electrical Department, and then they must be -- pxesented in person. SECTION 1007. Issuance of Permits : When the Electrical Inspector _, finds the applica ion to be correct, and the plans and diagram or � specifications are approved, and when the required fees have been paid, he shall cause the permit to be issued. Upon r�ceipt of such permit, the electrician may star� the proposed �ob and make the "' installation described in his application, requesting inspection by the Inspector in the proper sequence as the work progresses . -- SECTION 1008. Unspecified Work Not Authorized: No permit shall be deemed to author ze any hing nat s a e in he applica'�ion, and for any misrepresentation in such application the permit shall be _ suspended; and if such m3.srepresentation appears to be willful, the permit shall be revoked. SECTION 1009. Term of Pexmit: If the work authorized by a permit " is not begun wi� n t ir�y�30) days from the date thereof, such permit shall thereupon and thereafter be null and void; and before doing any further work at the location designated in such permit, .- a new permit must be obtained in like manner as the first, and only upon payment of such fees and deposits as are specified in this Ordinance; however, the Electrical Inspector may extend the expiration date where he finds that extraordinary circumstances ^ beyond the control of the permit holder have made it ir;ipossible to complete the work before the original da�e of expiration. � -13- SECTION 1010. Te�m orary G�ork: When a permit to install work of "� a temporary character for a ime to be specified in such permit, and not in any case to exceed sixty (60) days, sha11 have been iss�zed by the Electrical Inspector, a strict compliance with the foregoinm �- rules of permanent work will not be exacted, provided the charac�ex� of the work is entirel;* safe for the period designated in the pex°an:it., No temporary work or alterations sha11 be allowed in live circuits _ unless protected by proper switch and fuse. SECTION 1011. Emergency �^Jork: In case of emergency necessitat�.n� the immediate new w r ng or repairs to electrical wiri.ng at a time ""' when the office of the Electrical Inspector is cZosed so that a permit cannot be obtained, such permit shall thereafter be issued by the Inspector if written application shall be made therefor — dur3.ng iche next succeeding day that said office sha].1 be open. SECTSON 1012. Permits for Part Jobs : When one electrician � completes the roug wor , n w o e or in part, on any electrical wiring or instal�.ation of fixtures or equipment and a second electrician is caZled upon to complete the work in whole or in par�t, �hen, in that event, a separate permit 3.s required, for which "'° regular fees shall be pa3.d for the work to be done. Each electrician shall be held responsible only for the work installed by him. Before the second electrician is issued a permit for the .- completion of electr�.ca� work on the ,job, the Electr�cal Inspector sha11 first give three (3) days notice �o the electrician holding the original or first perm�.t, if he can be found to show good ,_ cause within three (3) days why the second permit sha31 not be issued. SECTION 1013. Separate Permit Required: A separate permit shall ^ be required for eac separate uilding, store space or apartment, whether such unit is metered separately or con,�unetively, and a service permit shall be taken on all such units whether supplied from �' a central metering station or directly from the electrical supply agency; except that in trailer courts, the individual trailer d3.sconnect switches sha13 not be deemed services. And, if the �. permittee does not complete electrical work for which the permit has been 3.ssued, then the contractor who finishes such work sha11 apply for a new permit on such work, provided, however, that there shall be only one permit issued or outstanding at the same time '� for any one installation of electrical equipment. SECTION 1014. Permit to be Dis�lay�ed: On all new installations, �- the permit for e�ec�Er�cal work s�a1�-be displayed in a readily accessible location, as directed by the Electrical Inspector, throughout the time that such installation, as is covered by the permit, is being installed. SECTION 1015. Permit Not Transferrab].e : Each permit issued under the terms of this r� nance s a be personal to the permittee and '"" shall not be assigned or transferred to any other person; and, except as otherwise specifically provided in th3.s Ordinance, it sha11 be unlawful : � (a) For one person to obtain a permit in the name of another person; or � (b) For one person to suffer, allow or permit another person to obtain a permit �.n such other person' s name; or "� (c ) For one person to do or perform any electrical work under the permit issued to another person; or •- (d) For one person to suffer, allow or permit another person to do or perform any electrical work under the permit under such other person� s name. � � � -14- ARTTCLE XI � LICENSES SECTTON 1101. Licenses Required: Except as otherwise provided in � this Ordinance, no person s a 1 engage in the business of contract- ing for, instalZing, altering or repairing any electrical work within the City of Friendswood which is regulated by this Ordinance "' unless said person shall hold a valid, unexpired Master Electricianjs license as herein specified. �- SECTION 1102. ��Jho T�tay Not Be Licensed: The Electrical Inspector shall not issue a cense o any person: � (a) As a Journeyman Electrician who is under the age of eighteen (18) years. (b) �s a Master Electrician who is under �he age of twenty- �- one (21} years. (c ) xs an Electrical Contractor who is under the age of � twenty-one (21) years. (d) As a Sign Contractor who is under the age of twenty-one � (21) years. (e ) xs a Journeyman or Master Electrician who does not file w3.th the Electrical Inspector the proper application °- for such license, (f) As a Journeyman or Master Elec�rician, Electrical ,_ Contractor or Sign Contractor whose license has been suspended during the period of such suspension. SECTION 1103. A Business Required: An Electrica3 Contractor� s ""� license, a Sign on rac or� s license, and a Master Electrician� s license shall not be effective unless the holder maintains a place of bus3.ness with a mailing address, a telephone with a �- competent attendant during business hours, and complies with a11 other provisions of this Ordinance. ,_ SECTION 110�. Appl3.cat3.on for Licenses : Applications for licenses shall be made upon a form furnished by the Electrical Inspector. �pplications shall contain such information as is specified 3.n Section 4�15 of this Ordinance and sha11 be accompanied by the "'� license fee preseribed by this Ordinance. SECTION 1105. License Fees : Before applicants for licenses as �- Electrical Contrac �ors, �'ign Contractors, or Master or Journeyman Electricians in the City of Friendswood shall be issued a 13.cense by the Electrical Inspector, said applicants sha11 pay to �he City _ of Friendswood a license fee in the sums specified below: (a) Electrical Contrac�or------------------------�30.00 " (b) Electrical Sign Contractor------------------- 20.00 (c � Master Electrician-------------------------- 25.00 (d) Journeyman Electrician---------------------- 5.00 ,� SECTION 7.106. Term and Renewal of Licenses : No license shall be issued for more an one 1 year, an such license may be renewed from year to year upon application by the holder of such license. All licenses sha11 expire on the thirt�-F3.rst day of December of " each year unless sooner revoked. Licenses shall be renewed before January first each year thereafter, upon payment of such fees as are herein specified, to the Electrical Inspectox�, along with -- evidence that such required bond and insurance so filed are still in force and effect; provided, of course, that such license has not been canCelled prior thereto, in the manner here3.n set forth. �a Electrical Gontractor --------------------�20.00 b� Sign Contractor--------------------------- 10.00 � -15- �, �c Master Electrician -$15.00 d� Journeyman Electrician -------------- 3.00 If the holder of an electrician� s license shall fail to make application for renewal of same before its expiration, he shall be required to pay the full initial license fee specified in Section 1015 of this Ordinance and take sueh examination as is provided for persons originally deciding to do electrical work in the CitST �- of Friendswood. SECTION 1107. Forfeiture of Licenses: Any holder of any renewable _. license of any grade w o s a ai o renew such license within one (1) year, that license shall become null and void. SECTION 1108, Insurance Requirements For License : No Master "� Electrician� s license, no lec rica Con rae or s 13.cense or Sign Contractor' s license shall. be issued until the applicant for same shall have arranged to carry the following insurance. ,.� (a) Workmen' s Compensation Insurance on each and every one of his employees, and this insurance shall be in ^, accordance with the provisions of the ddorkmen' s Compensat3.on Act of the State of Texas. (b) Public Liability Insurance to the extent of �50,000 for °` any one accident, and �25,000 for any one pexson. (c ) Property Damage Insurance to the extent of $10, 000 for f- any one accident, and $1,000 for any one piece af property. ,_ Such hereinabove named i.nsurance shall be written by an accredited company under the supervision of the Board of Insurance Commissian- ers of the State of Texas. Evidence of the compliance with the abave insurance required shall be eonsidered as hav3.ng been met when the "" policy, a copy thereof, or a certificate of insurance has bezn filed with the Electrical Inspector. Such policy shalZ include an endorsement thereon that the Inspec�or will be notified at least -- ten (10) days in advance in the event the policy or policies are cancelled or expire before the expiration date of the electrician' s license involved. � SECTION 1109. Bond Required: No person shall be issued an Electrical Contractor s license, Sign Contractor� s license, or Master Electrician� s license under this Ordinance until such person shall have made, executed and delivered to the Electrical Inspector such surety in the amount of �1,000 payable to the City of Friendswood. Said surety bond shall be with a recognized and reliable surety �-- company authorized to do business �.n the State of Texas and shall cover compliance with all provisions and requirements oF this Ordinance and the applicab7.e laws of the State of Texas and the City of Friendswood. Said bond sha1Z hold the City of Friendswood � free of damage or loss of every nature for acts or neglect of the principal of said bond, its agents or employees; and said bond shall be held for the benefit and use of the C3.ty of Friendswood, �' or any person in�ured or damaged by any act or neglect of the principal or his agents or employees, or by reason or failure to repair any defective work, device or installation, or for failure .- to repair any defective work, device or instal.lation, or for failure to pay any and all fees or other charges due the City of Friendswood or for failure to remedy any faults or defect�.ve workmanship or material without additional cost to the person for whom the work was '"� done within the t3.me prescribed by the Electrical Inspector for the comp�etion of such remedial work, and guaranteeing compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance of all work installed by �- the principal, his agents or employees. All bonds shall be for a per3od ending the next ensuing December 31st. Suit upo n such bond may be maintained by any person in�ured or dama�ed by reason „_ of the principal� s failure to perform his obligations under said bond. Suspension or revocation of the 13.cense of the principal sha1.1 not by itself affect the liability of either the principal � or the surety on such bond. SECTION 1110. Reduction o#' Coverage : Should the coverage of the bond required by ec ion 110 - e reduced by recovery or for any � -16- � other reason� the surety on such bond shall im�ediately notify the Electrical Inspector. and the principal shall be suspended from �11 — rights and privileaes under this Ordinance until the full amount and coverage are restored. SECTION 1111, Cancellation of Bond: Upon five (5) days written notice to the princip�l af said bond and to the Electrical Inspect��� the surety on said bond shall have the privilege of cancelling a.ny such bond� �ancellation of any such bond shall not cancel or reduce "' the surety's liability on any transaction begun before 12:00 o'clock noon on the effective date of a caneellation. -- SECTIOAT 1112. Grades of Licenses: There shall be issued licenses of the follouTing classes: ^„ (a) "Llectrical Contractor" Licenses t�?hich shall entltle the holder thereof to contract for� and engage in the business of installin�, erecting or repairin� electrical wires� conductors, molding duc,ts, race-ways or conduit. "' electrical machinery, apparatus, devices� systems or instrumentation and construction under the requirements of the Nationa.l �lectrical C ode and provisions of this s Ordinance. (b) "Electrical Signs C ontractor" license shall entitle the holder thereof to engage in the business of installing� � repairin6 and maintenance of all kinds of electrical signs, including gas tube signs, gas tube decorative or gas tube illuminatin� systems under the requirements � of the Natlonal Electrical C:ode and the provisions of this Ordinance. ,_ (c) t� "i�iaster Electrician" license which shall entitle the holder thereof to superintend all electrical installations under �he holder of an "Electrical Contractor" or � Electrical Sign C ontractor" license accordin� to the provisions of this Urdinance. (d) A "Journeyman El.ectrician" license shall entitle the ^ holder to do work as an electrician for and under the holder of an "Electrical Contractors" or "Electrlcal 51�n Contractors" license and under the direct Supervisivn _. of the holder of a I�iaster Electricians license. according to the provisions of this Qrdinance. � SECTION 1113. Classes of �•,ork Pexm_it_ted b,y License_s: (a) Each holder of an Electrical G ontractor License shall qualify as a T�laster Electrician� or employ at all times — a holder of a T�iaster Electrician License who shall be in direct charge of all electrical wiring or construction. �. (b) Each holder of an "Electric �i�n Contractor" license shall qua].ify as a T�iaster Electrician or employ at all times a holder of a TYiaster Electricians license, t��ho sha11 be in direct charge of all electrical sign wiring � and installations, (c) The holding of a "i�iaster E,lectrician" license shall "° entitle the holder thereof to be in general charge and supervision of the business of installing, erecting or repairing electrical machinery, apparatus, devices. � systems or instrumentations, as the manager or superintend- ent of a ].icensed contractor. „� (1) he shall be a person of not less than twenty- one years of age, and a person of good moral character. (2) He must be a Journeyman Electrical t�:arker with '- at least five years actual experience directly preceding date of application� such experience to be practical experience in installin� tiaires. _, conductors and electrical equipr�ent used inside of buildings for the transmission of electrical � _17_ ; current for li�ht, heat or power purposes, and must ,� satisfy the Board of Electrical Code as to r.is qualifications for a Master Electrician' s 1lcense, or� � (3) He must be a graduate electrical engineer of a recognized university or college wSth at least two � � >- years actual experience directly preceding date of application, such experience to be practical experi�r.�ce � i�� i���ta•11ing wires� conductors and electrical equipment used inside of buildings for the transmissior� of electrical current for light� heat or power pur�os�s, a: or, (4) Be licensed by another city as a Iyiaster Electrician, and approved by investigation by the Board of � Electrical C ode. (d� The holder of a "Journeyman Electrician" license shall be entitled to engage himself in the employ of any holder of ^� an Electrical C ontractor, or Electric Si�n C ontractor License; undersupervision of a Master Electrician and be required to register and receive his license from the � City Inspector's office. Such license may be issued to holder of a Journeyman Electricians from any other City upon investigation and approval by the board of Electrical Code. Any holder of a license of any class '� shall furnish the Electrical �nspector with his permanent post office address. �d (e) A temporary working permit shall entitle an unl�.censed electrical worker with at least one (1) year's experience in the installation of electrical equipment to �erform �.. work in the capacity of a Journeyman Electrician until the next regular examination date, at which time such worker must appear before the Electrical Board and be examined in the manner required herein for a Journeyman "�' Electrician's license. If such worker fails to pass the Journeyman Electrician's examination, he shall not be permitted to work in the capacity of a Journeyman � Electrician until such later time as he is able to pass such examination. No temporary workin� permits shall be renewed. .�- SECTION 111�. Restricted Licenses - Generallv: The Electrical Board. upon issuing certificates for Master or Journeyman Electriclan's licenses, shall have the authority, wherever good cause '"� appears, to impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's electrical working ability with respect to the type of examination passed or type of experience listed when applying for a license, and the --� Board may set forth such restrictions on the usual license form. SECTIUN 1115. Restrictions on 'Work Beyond 5cope of License: Zt ,,� shall be unlawful for the holder of any license or temporar3� working permit issued under the provisions of this Ordinance to en�age in any phase of the electrical business or perform any work at the electrical trade other than such business or work authorized by the "`"� class of license or permit held by him� except that a helper or a Journeyman Electrician ma.y perform wark laid ou t for him by a holder of a license enabling said holder to do such work, and then only �� while he is in the presence of and being supervised by the holder of a license. �„ �ECTION 1116. Issuance of Licenses: Upon notification by the Electrical Board that an applicant has successfully completed the examination as a Naster or Journeyman Electrician as provided in ArticZe IV of this Ordinance, the Electrical Inspector shall issue '"` to each applicant the class of license which such person is qualified to receive under the provisions of this Ordinance, upon payment of such fees and upon fulfillment of such other requirements as are -- specified in this Qrdinance. SECTION 1117. Licenses - Contents: A certificate and identity card � will be carried in person by the licensed electrician while performing electrical work, and the person shall display same upon demand by any peace officer, the Electrica.l Inspector, or by the " -18- � owner of the premises or property upon which the licensee is workin�. �ach license shall bear a distinguishing number assigned to the — licensee, the full name, sex� date of birth. residence address, business address, and a space upon which the licensee shall write his usual signature with pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the _ license. No l.icense shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee. SECTION 1118. Licens�s Not Transferrable: It shall be unlawful for � any person holdin� a �license as an electrician to transfer same or allow the use of same directly or indirectly by any other person for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do electrical work as herein °" specified. SECTION 1119. Notice of Chan�e in �tatus: 4Jhenever any person after . applying for and or rece�.ving an electrician's license shall move from the address named in such application ar in the license issued to him, or when the name of the licensee is changed, or when the employment of such person is changed� he shall immediately notify �{ the Electrical Inspector in writing of his former name, address and employment, his present name, address, and employment, and shall �;ive his license number. SECTION 1120. Du licate Licenses: In the event that an electrician' s license issued under the provisions of this Ordinance is lost or � destroyed, the person to whom the same was issued may obtain a duplicate or substitu�e thereof upon furnishing satisfactory proof to the Electrical Inspector tha� such license was lost or destroyed and upon payment of a fee of ��''1. 00. SECTION 1121. �us�,ension of Licenses - Generall.y: The Electrical Board may suspend the license of any licensed contractor or � electrician within the City of Friendswood for a period not to exceed one (1) year after determinin� at a proper hearing as hereafter set out that the 1.icensee: ~ (a} Has committed an offense of which he has not been convicted, but for which automatic suspension of licensee. �, upon conviction, would follow under the provisions of Section 1122 af this Ordinance; or (b) Has permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of such '� license; or (c) Has committed an offense in another state, county, or city, ��. which if committed in this City would be grounds for suspension or revocation; or � (d) Is an habitual violator of this Ordinance; or (e) Has performed electrical work that is in violation of this Urdinance and then failed or refused to make corrections � necessary f or the work to conf orm to this �rdina.nce; or (f) Has performed any electrical work that is in violation of � this Ordinance or the Iv'.E.C . , and such work is found to be the cause or the contributing cause of a fire� whether or not there is any actual damage or loss; or "° (g) Is a habitual drunkard or narcotics addict; or (h) Has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; °' or {i) Has defrauded any person for whom he has rendered or _ contracted to render service; or ( �) Has failed to use good materials. "' SECTIUN 1122. Automatic Sus�ension of Lieenses: The license of any person sha11 be automatically suspended upon final convS.ction of any of the following offenses: � (a) Takir� out a permit in the name of a person authorized to do the electrical work and thereaf ter permitting � -19- a person not authorized by this Ordinance to do the � electrical work; (b) Tampering with. diverting from, or in any way interfering with the proper action or registration of any electric � meter, as that offense is defined in Article 10�6 of the Penal C ode of the State of Texas; — (c) Employir� as a Naster, Journeyman or other electrician any person not then licensed as provided by this Ordinance; � (d) Lending or knowin�ly permittin� the use of any license for the doing of any electrical work to any person not entitled thereto under the provlsions of this Ordina.nce; — (e) Displaying or representin� as one's own any license for the doing of any electrical work when said license has nat been lawfully issued to the person so displaying same; r (f) Failing or refusing to surrender to the �lectrical Inspecto.r on demand any license which has been suspended, cancelled ^ or revoked as provided by law; (g) Applying for or havin� in one's possession more than one current license of the same type provided for in this '! Urdinance; (h) Displaying or causing or permitting to be displayed or � havin� in one's possession a�y iristrument purporting to be any license for the doing of any electrical work, knowin� said 3nstrument to be fictitious or to have been � cancelled� revoked, suspended or altered; (i) Using a false or fictitious name, or giving a false or fictitious address in any applica�ion for any license � provided for in this Ordinance or any renewal or duplicate therefor� or knowin�ly makin� a false statement or knowingly concealin� a material fact, or otherwise � committin� fraud in making such application; ( 3) Performing any character of electrical work, for which a � license is required, without the license required by this Ordinance or while such license is suspended, cancelled� or revoked. � The suspension hereinabove provided shall ln the first instance be for a period of six (6) months. In the event any license shall be suspended under the provisions of this Urdinance for a second time� � such second suspension shall be for a period of one (1) year. The suspension or any license shall be automatically extended upon licensee's being convicted of performin� electrical work while the � license of such person is suspended, with such extended period of suspension being f or a like period as the original suspension� and in addition to any other penalty as provided in this Ordinance. � SECTION 1123. Hevocation of Licenses: If, within any three (3) year period, the holder of any license issued under the terms of this Ordinance shall have been finally convicted three (3) times � or more for a violation of any provisions of this Ordinance� the Electrical Board of the City of Friendswood may revoke and cancel such license, and upon such revocation and cancellation, said license �� shall be and become null and void and cannot be renewed thereafter. �ECTION 1I2�. Surrender and 8eturn of Licenses; �ny license which has been suspended or revoked shall be surrendered to and retained *- by the Electrical Inspector� except that at the end of the period of suspension of such license, the license so surrendered shall be returned to the licensee. SECTION 1125. Licenses Reciprocal: An electrician holding a currently valid license in another city may apply for and receive a similar license in the City of Friendswood without taking an '- examination under the following conditions: �' -20- (a) He shall submit satlsfactory evidence to a majority of the Electrical Board that his license was issued under � conditions not less restrictin� than required by this Ordinance for such a license, and that an electrician holding a license issued by the City of Friendswood would "" be permitted to apply f or and receive a similar license in such other city under reciprocal conditions; - (b) He shall furnish a bond. pay the license fee, and comply with all other requirements af this Urdinance. _ ARTI C LE XI I STANDABDS FOH ELECTRICAL t�JOAK '- SEC TION 1201. �tandards-Generall,y: All electrical work as covered by this Ordinance shall be instaZled in �, safe and secure manner� with materials of such kind, quality and capacity as will maintain satisfactory and economical service to both the serving and consuming parties. Any and a11 electrical work for light, heat, power or other purpose placed in or on any building or structure in the city limits of the City of Friendswood shall be installed in conformity with the � rules and re�ulations as laid down in the National Electric Code as approved by the American En�ineering Standards C ommittee and in conformity with the additional rules and re�ulations as set forth "' in this Urdinance, the Statutes of the State of Texas, and the rules and regulations issued under the au�hority of the �tate 5tatutes. Where local rules and regulations are set forth in this Ordinance, a- they shall take pre�'erence over any rules conflicting therewith. �ECTION 1202. Identification Nark,s,� Fiequired: fihe maker's name, trademark or other identification symbols shall be placed on all electrical materials , devices, equipment and appliances used or installed under this Urdinance. " SECTION 1203. Approved Naterials Required: No electrical apparatus� fittings � or material shall be used or placed on sale unless said apparatus, fittings or material is approved by the Electrical •- Inspector as complying with the safety requirements of th3.s Urdinance; provided, however, that all such apparatus, fittings� or material which bears the label of the Underwriters Laboratory, Inc „ shall be ,,.,_ deemed prima facie evidence to satisfy the rEquirements of this Ordlnance. The Electrical Inspector is authorized to approve such apparatus, fittings � or material without requiring further tests �.- thereof to be made. SECTIUN 12Q�F. Fire-FiFhtin� Hazards: No wire or other electrical apparatus shall be installed, operated or maintained over any street, ==P alley, sidewalk or buildin� which may be reasonably calculated to interfere seriously with the work of the Fire Department in the use of ladders or other apparatus, or which shall obstruct or render , hazardous the use of fire escapes. On complaint of the City Fire Chief� the inter�'ering obstruction or hazardous wires shall be removed or properly rearranged. " SECTION 1205. Circuits: (a) Frotection - Circuit protection shall consist of non- - tamperable S-fuses or circuit breakers. The amperage rating shall correspond with the amperage rating of the circuit on which it is used. The Electrical Inspector ^ shall require the installation of non-tamperable S-type over-current devices on existing circuits which are protected with plug fuses wherever the actual connected load on the circuit exceeds the maximum ampere rating of " the circuit of wherever there exists evidence of wilful over-fusing or fuse tampering. �- (b) Dwellings (1) Kitchens in each dwelling unit� including each ,_ kitchen of a multiple family apartment, shall have one or more 3-wire 115 volt, twenty (20) ampere circuits, each 3-wire circuit supplying ,��. -21- � � aot more than three (3) dur .ex receptacles. These circuits shall be installed in every � new or remodeled kitchen. These circuits shall not extend beyond the kitchen, dining area. or be used for any fixed appliance. - (2) Al1 remainin� receptacles and lights must be equally divided on fif teen (15) and twenty (20) ampere circuits. Not more than eight � ($� current consuming outlets or fifteen (15) ampere circuits or ten (10) current consuming outlets on twenty (20) ampere circuits shall � be connected to any circuit and no single circuit shall sup ly an area of more than five hundred (�00� square feet. - (3) Single phase air-conditioning units operating at less than 230 volts and rated fif teen (15) amperes or less shall be wired on a separate .,_ circuit with No. 10 conductors. &11 such units rated larger than fifteen (15) a.mperes shall be 230 volts and on a singZe circuit. No such units shall be added to a service or "- feeder that does not have correct capacity required by this Ordinance. - (c) Buildings ather Than Dwellings - In buildings other than dwellings. one circuit shall not supply more than the following number of current-consuming outlets, except ^ where detailed wiring and lighting plans, which meet the requirements of the N.E.� . and this Qrdinance, are approved by the Electrical Inspector: "- (Y) In retail space, offices, schoolrooms, study halls. churches� and similar loads� maximum f our (4) ceilin� outlets, (2) Show windows, cafes, rooming houses, tourist courts, motels, nurseries and rest homes, ,_ maximum eight ceiling outlets. (3) 4fall outlets and receptacles not supplied � by (1) of this SEC TION� maximum ei�ht outlets. The word "circuit" as used in this Section shall apply to a two- wire circuit rated at tv�renty (20) amperes, 115 volts. No circuit - shall be loaded beyond eighty per cent (80�) of its capacity and where other circuits are used, such circuits shall meet the requirements of the N,E.C . and this Ordinance. ~ SECTION 1206. Groundin�: (a) Al1 service equipment must be wired with the neutral "" running continuous from service through meter cabinet to disconnect switch-neutral bar. The neutral and disconnect enclosure must be grounded to a three-fourths -, inch (3/4") galvanized conduit or pipe closed on driven end, or �" copperweld rod driven not less than eight feet (8' ) into the ground, Top of pipe shall be left open _. for inspection purposes. Painted or rusted pipe is not permitted. (b) The N,E,C, shall be used to calculate �round conduc�or µ` sizes. (c) Ground conductor must be enclosed in armor cover or -- c ondu i t. (d) A11 kitchen and bathroom outlets shall be grounded _ directly to the neutral ba,r at the circuit breaker. (e) Except as otherwise provided in this SECTIUN, a system grounding and grounding methods shall be provided as "'""' required by the N.E.C . -22- i ,..- ' 1 SEC TI ON 120 7. S it�.aa: �, (a) Al1 lightin� classified as signs� and which is installed outside the main walls of any buildin�, shall be on approved circuits supplying no load within the building. �- (b) No neon or similar tubing and no electrical work regulate�. by this Ordinance shall be fastened to any sign structure which does not comply with the N.E.C . � (c) �igns may extend to within 14' from the curb line to all.ow clearance f or city street signs, providing the sign is a saf e distance from utility wires. I�10 sign '� shall at its lowest point be less than ei�ht (8' ) above the sidewalk. -- (d) It shall be unlawful f or any person to attach any sign, device or representation used in the nature of advertise- ments, or direction on any electrical sign which would � bring the bottom below the minimum set forth in this Ordinance. (e) Lighting reflec�ors for the illumina.tion of a building 'r or sign board shall not project more than eight (8' ) f eet beyond the building line. - (f) Unless a complete sign circuit is installed at the time of roughing in wiring, each store shall be provided with a raceway run from the panel baard through the front ,_ wall of the building. There shall be provided one spare circuit in panel baard for each sign raceway. (g) �11 signs erected before an inspection is called for "- must be open, and means of access shall be supplied by the person erecting the sign. - �ECTIOPJ 1208. Maximum Current-Generall.y: (a) Not more than eight (8) current outlets shall be �.. connected to a 15 ampere, general use branch circuit. (b) Not more than ten (10) current outlets shall be connected to a twenty (20) ampere general use branch "- circuit. (c) Not more than three (3) heavy duty lamp holders shall - be connected to a fif teen (ls) ampere branch lighting circuit. (d) Not more than four (�) heavy duty lamp holders shall - be connected to a twenty (20) ampere lighting circuit. (e) The unit values and the demand factors herein are based r- on 100� power factor and may not provide sufficient capacity for the installation contemplated. Tn view of the trend toward higher intensity lighting systems and _, increased loads due to more general use of fixed and portable appliances � each installation should be considered as to the load likely to be imposed and the capacity increased to insure safe operations. (f) Kitchens shall be wired with a minimum of �10 AWG wire. .- (g) There must be a means of disconnecting all fixed appliances within sight of the appliance. ^ �ECTIUN 1209. Fluorescent Fixtures and L�htin�: r (a) Ceilin�, wa11 or case fixtures. or strip lighting, must be safely and permanently instalZed, and shall be wired " without the use of attachment co"rds. (b) Wires from fluorescent fixtures to the outlet box shall - be laced in chain of sufficient strength, ar shall be carried to the outlet box through the supporting pipes or through a separate piece of inetal raceway. The wires ^ shall not hang free in air from outlet box to the fixture. -23- (c) All �oints shall be properly made and insulated, both in the fixture and in the outlet box. There shall be � no exposed �oints outside of fixture or outlet box. (d) Primary wiring f or fluorescent shall be the same as — for incandescent lighting. Surface extensions may be made to fluorescent fixture outlets for a connected load of not more than ei�hty per cent (80�) of fif teen (ls) .- amperes. (e) Wiring methods shall be the same. as to type, in regard to conduit as for incandescent lighting for a given type � of occupance� hazard, etc, (f) The auxiliaries of fluorescent fixtures dissipate heat� � and are sub�ect to burn-outs, ignition or destruction as �n any similar transformer, reactor� resistor or capacitor; and care must be taken so that in the event ,_ of fault in the fixture, surrounding mater3al will not be ignited. (g) No fluorescent fixture shall be supported from the shade " holders or fitting ring of any chain fixture, electric fan or similar fixture by use of the screws provided for holding the glass shade or bowl. �s in all other cases, — the fixtures must be supported by a permanent mechanical method, both as to fitter, chain and ceiling attachment and shall be permanently wired to the outlet bax. and � attachment cords plugged in to a fixture will not be accepted. (h) Fluorescent fixtures are not to be supported by means of "^ adaptor, designed to be screwed into any light socket or receptacle. — (i) In a11 cases, the wall or ceiling attachment� the support- ing chain and the attachment to the fixture must be of sufficient strength and permanence to properly support _ the weight of the fixture under all circumstances. Strong steel chains, rods or conduit shall be used. (�) Stems of pipe supports. which house wirin�, shall be �' approved conduit. The use of common iron pipe is hereby prohibited. -- (k) Aecessed fluorescent fixtures shall be wired in aecordance with sections �10-63 to �10-70 inclusive of the N.E.C, * and all current N.E.C . rules shall be observed. ~ (1) Transformers (auxiliaries) shall not be placed in attics, unless in approved metal cabinets accessible fram the undersiding of ceilin�. (m) Flood lights must be separate circuits from sign circuits. The goose necks of not over one hundred fifty (1�0) watts — each may be connected in circuit with neon sign, provided that total wattage does not exceed thirteen hundred twenty (1320) watts or eighty per cent (80�) of circuit rating. � �ECTION 1210. �1ain Lines - Minimum 5izes: (a) The f ollowing table will be the minimum service and feeder conductor sizes that will be permitted in a three (3) wire 110-220 volts lighting panel. -- Number of 20 amp. riiinimum Size Line Disconnect 51ze Branch Circuits Copper Wire Fused T r e Breaker T,y.pe ,_ 2 to 8 circuits 3 No. 6AWG 60 Amp SOAmp 9 to 12 circuits 3 No. 4�ACJG 70 Amp 70Amp 13 to 20 circuits 3 r�o. lAWG 100 Amp 100Amp 20 to 2� circuits 3 No, 1/OAtrJG 12� Amp 12�Amp ""� 2,� to 40 circuits 3 No. 4/OAWG 200 Amp 200Amp — -24- (b) All buildings must have one and not �ore than six (6) main line disconnect(s) located not more than thirty-six — inches (36" ) from the meter and placed not more than seven (�) feet or less than f our and one-half(4?) feet above the first floor or grouild elevation. � (c) The main line disconnect must not be smaller than fifty (�0) ampere if of the breaker type or sixty (60) if of .- the fused type. (d) The service conduit and wires leading from the outside of the customer's buildin�; to the meter cabinet and main �-- line switch are to be supplied, owned and controlled by the property owner� but the ins�allation of service clrops and the connection of these Urires to the supply lines is _, to be made by the electric service agency owning and operating the supply lines. The owner must provide a location for brackets or other attaehments to the building to which the service wires are to be connected. "' �uch a location must be above and not more than 18 inches from the service conduit outlet. On residences o�' two or more stories, the location shall be as is -- practical on the building, but in no event shall it be more than twenty-five (25' ) feet or less than ten (10' ) feet from the ground, and it must be located so as not .- to be within reach from any porch or stairs landing. (e) Service conduit extending through the roof and used for a service support sra11 be sealed at the roof with a " lead or aluminum flashing and extend a minimum of thirty inches (30") �.bove the roof. �uch service conduit shall be anchored jtzst bef ore entering the roof, Two inch .- (?") conduit shall extend a maximum of f ort�r inches (1�0") above rriof support. ,_ (f) Al1 entrance service conductors shall be enclosed in galvanized rigid steel conduit unless specific authorization is granted otherwise. ` (g) C opper wire of a size not smaller than P�o. 6AWG guage will be allowed between the point where the service drops of the electrical supply agency terminate on the oUmer' s — premises and the main line entrance switch, and such wire must be enclosed in rigid galvanized metal conduit, not smaller than one and one-f ourth (14") inches - 2" when ,_ installed through the roof. Iv'ot less thar. eighteen inches (18") of each conductor shall be left at the service head for connection to service wire from the electrical supply � a�ency's service drap. (h) All service entrance conductors and main service over- current units supplying dwellings with demand load in — excess of 10 Kt�l shall have a minimum current-carrying capacity of one hundred (100) amperes including the one hundred (100) ampere panel. � (i) Four-wire delta meter loops shall be allowed where three phase primary is available and where some other type three phase service is not already available, provided the " following requirements are met: (1) I�iinimum loop conductor capacity for the -- conductors serving residential lighting shall be one hundred (100) amperes plus three-phase load. Ninimum loop conductor capacity for tr,e ,_ three-phase leg shall be �6 stranded copper or equivalent. (2) All residential, commercial, and industrial '� three-phase installations must be approved by the Electrical Inspector before installation. "� ( �) Each piece of entrance equipment used on a grounded system shall be equipped with an approved neutral bar. ~ -z5- (k) Service entrance main disconnect and over-current units sha11 be located as specified in the N.E.C , and sha11 '� terminate in a sixty (60) ampere main line disconnect within thirty-six inches (36" ) of the meter and outside of the building except in underground networks where -- the disconnect shall be within twenty-five (25' ) feet of the service entrance. ,.� (1) Service heads shall terminate above and withi.n eighteen inches (18") of the service spot on the buildirlg where the structure will permit, or if service is underground service heads shall terminate six inches (6" ) above " secondary rack on city pole for overhead services. Service conduits shall terminate at service junction box for underground network services. Not less than three — feet (3 ' ) of each conductor shall be left at the service head for connection to the service drop. The electrical supply agency shall desi�nate by suitable marker the point �. of contact at a position on the building convenient to the service pole, which point of contact shall be a minimum of ten feet (10 ' ) and a maximum of eighteen f eet (18� ) clearance from the grvund. SECTIQN 1211. Trailer C ourts: Trailer courts sha11 be wired in accordance with such standards as are set out in American Standards ^ Association� I�lobile Homes (ASA-&119-1-1963) . SECTION 1212. Fans: Temperature-sensitive cutout switches shall �- be mounted near the blower in all ventilating and air-conditioning ducts and in the air stream in attic fan installations. The switch shall be so designa�ed that it will open the power circuit to the � blower when the actuating air �'eaches a temperature of 19� degrees Fahrenhei.t (or g0 degrees Centigrade) and remain in the open-circuit position until manually reset. � S�CTION 1213. Transformers: C ontrol transformers f or heating or cooling units or other equipment shall not be installed in attics or underneath structures or buildings unless such transformers are �- enclosed inside the metal enclosure of the unit and protected by the proper size primary fuses with such fuses and associated disconnecting switch or switches in sight of such transf ormers. � SECTION 1214. Nieter Loap Equipment; (a) All meter loops for the installation of electric meters '- to measure service rendered by the electrical supply agency shall be in meter cabinets furnished b3r the electrical supply agency, and installed by the owner or � his agent. �aid meter loops must be ahead of or on the line side of the main line switch. ,_ (b) No meter loop shall be placed in a washroom, toilet room� storage closet, or carport, garage or any similar location, nor over plumbing fixtures � maehinery, or other interfering � obstructions. (c) Where two or more meter outlets are grouped or are on the same building, each meter outlet sha11 be neatly and -- permanently marked to show the location it serves. �ihere one or more meter outlets are added to a group or on a building, the person making the addition shall identify _ the old and the added outlets. (d) All multiple occupancy buildings shall have meter loops � �rouped at an outside location whlch sha11 be readily accessible to meter readers and testers at all times. (e) Where one service drop supplies more than one building� ~- all meter loops and entrance equipment shall be grouped on the first building contacted by such service. ,.. (f) Neters shall be set on the outside of buildings at a point not more than six feet (6' ) nor less than five feet (S� ) from the ground to the dial of the meter. Closed-in rear or front porches are not considered as '- outdoor locations. -26- (g) FJhere changes or additions are being made to existing electric�l installations, necessitating changes or " additions to the service entrance to the service switch or the meter loop, the service entrance conduit and main line switch and meter loop shall be changed to � conform to the provisions of this ordinance. (h) �ny electrical supply agency furnishing electric current to the public for heating, lighting� or power, shall have "� the right to install and connect or disconnect and remove their meters and their protective devices at their option without permit. SECTION 1215, Electric P�iotors Over 10�. : �lI electric motors larger than 10 horsepower sha 1 be installed with reduced voltage � starting. �pecial applications of motors larger than 10 H.P, sriall be installed with across-the-line starting by v�?ritten approval of the Eleetrical Inspector. '� SECTIUN 1216. Gasoline Pump I�iotor Ulir3.n�: Each �asoline pump motor shall be supplied through a single r1�1d conduit from pump to an approved pull box or to panel. Section 514-6 (a) � N.E.C; . — (1962) , shall furthermore apply. SECTION 1217. Under�round Service: In buildin�s in an underground ,�, district where a number of ineters are located at one point to supply a number of consumers, an independent feed shall be run in separate conduit from each meter direct to dist�ibuting cabinet located in each store or portion of buildin� or dwelling served '"� by such meter. Such independent feed must be run in conduit and shall consist of not less than three (3) {#6 wires. 4Jhere two (?_) or more neters supply tenants in a building; meters must be °° grounded in one place. Al1 services in undergrbund districts shall be at least four (4) f�4-OOQO kT�.Y'@S terminating in polyphase meter box. r 5ECTION 1218. Dwellin� Receptacles: The location of receptacles and the number required in each type of room shall conform to the � provisions of the nT.E.C . � except insofar as the same may be modified by the followings (a) Each wa11 space over thirty-six inches (36") in length ^ between door casings and which is unbroken by a door or passa�e shall be provided with one (1) or more wall receptacles so placed that no part of said wall space _ is over six feet (6' ) from a receptacle. (b) Passages to doors or windows shall not be counted as wall spaces for receptacles unless they exceed ei�ht "� feet (8' ) in width, t-da11 space covered by open doors shaZl not be counted. ^ (c) Receptacle locations falling at a sink or at a gas outlet may be moved one or two feet without penalty or credit, the relocation of a receptacle at a sink shall .. be towards ad�oining drainboard or table. (d) A receptacle shall be provided not further than two fe�t � (2 ' } from each permanently installed ironing board. SECTION 1219. Hi�h Tension Conductors: �- (a) All hi�h-tension conductors installed within a building shall be enclosed in approved metal raceways. and shall be equipped with insulation approved for the voltage of p, the circuit� except: (1) �hort connections between tube terminals, � which are enclosed in glass in an approved manner, may be bare conductors; and ... (2) As set forth in the N.E.C . (b) Outside the main buildin.� walls, the conductor for high � tension current shall be equipped with insulation -2'7- approved for the voltage of the ci�cuit and shall be enclosed in ri�id conduit, except that when conductors " are not readily accessible from a standin� surface, they may be installed exposed if supported on approved insulators at intervals not exceeding two feet (2 � ) and �- so arranged that all required clearance will be maintair�E;d permanently. Straight connections between tube termina7.� may be enclosed in gl.ass and supported in an approved � manner. SECTION 1220. C onductors-Size: °' (a) A minimum of three (3) #6 conductors shall be used f or all service installations having more than two (2) two- wire circuits or more than one (1) three-wire circuits. � (b� No conductor smaller than No. 12 American Wire Guage size shall be used in any commercial and industrial ^ electrical work as covered by this Qrdinance except the following as approved by the I�T.E.C . : (1) Fendant and portable cords; . " (2) Fixture wire; (3) No. 14� for individual fixture loads from outlet box; .- (4) No. 1� for control circuits operating contactors, relays and the like; (5) Wiring within display cases. � (c) �1 minimum of three (3) /�6 conductors shall be used for services on private single family residences. " (d) All �12 wire must be �12/2 with ground, and a11 �10 wire must be ,�,�-10/2 with �;round. .- (e) Conductors shall be spliced or �oined by soldering or by use of an approved solderless connector of the positive measure type and not of the "screw on" type. � All joints must be twisted. (f) For the purpose of this Crdinance the term conductor shall be taken to mean of copper or aluminum but the �" use of aluminum shall be restricted to lightin� circuits, control and signal circuits only. C onnectors for aluminum conductors shall be in accordance with the .- National Electrical Code. The pressure type (Buchanan) shall not be used on aluminwn conductors. SECTION 1221. Gdirin� - Ba�ed upon Location and Use of Buildin�: .- -___�_._.� (a) All wiring used exclusively for, and which is within a building or �hat part of the building used exclusively ^'- as a dwellin�, and whicn is located in the City of Friendswood, shall be wired with the equivalent of one of the following types of u�iring, all as regulated by .. this Ordinance: Thin wall conduit � 5tandard rigid steel or aluminwn conduit 5urface metal raceway Nonmetallic cable Service entrance cab�e as limited by the N.E.C . (b) Apartment houses of three (3) stories or less in height� and rooming houses, baardin� houses not over one (1) � story in height, may be wired as required in Faragraph (a) of this section; otherwise they shall be wired as required in Para�raph (c) of this section. � (c) All electrical work in the City of Friendswood not included in the two preceeding Paragraphs , shall be installed uTith the equivalent of one of the following " methods, except as shown in the subsequent Paragraph, or as otherwise specifically covered by this Ordinance: A- -28- � � St�.��dard rigid steel or alumii, ,� conduit Thin wall conduit Surface metal raceway � Flexible metallic conduit - six feet (6' ) maximum (d) Tourist courts, motels, rest homes and nurseries shall °° be wired as required in Faragraph (c) of this �ection. (e) The followin� exceptions to the above wiring methods shall be recognized: (1) Equipment wired with other methods which IT1EE't the standards, and which bear the Underwriters ' � Laboratory, Inc, label of approval by the Electrical Inspector; — (2) t•liring methods especially approved elsewhere in this Ordinance; � (3) The Electrical Inspectar may approve other equivalent methods af wiring to meet unusual conditions where the methods nam.ed in this Section are not suitable for the use intended, � or where the N.E.C . requires a certain method: (f) Unly approved raceways, except enameled steel conduit �" and electrical metallic tubing shall be used underground, within concrete construction, and where required under the N.E.C.non-weatherproof electrical materials will be .� considered as not exposed to weather �.f rizn on the ceilirig twelve inChes �I2") or mo�e from the outside edge of roofs or awnings o� on side walls more th�.n �'orty-five degrees (4�5°) inside from a vertical line at the outside "� edge of the roof. SECTION 1222. S�pecial Re�uirements: (a) A11 lighting outlets in kitchens, baths and toilet rooms shall be controlled by a wall switch; � (b) Lamp holders in closets � where inflammable materials are likely to be stored� shall be equipped with open- bottomed lamp guards. Lamp guards for this use shall '� require tools for removal from the lamp holder. Outlets 3.n such closets shall be on the wall over the door� or within ten inches (10" ) of the door in the ceiling. No ^ drop lamp cords shall be approved in clothes closets. (c) Control wiring for heating units installed in buildings ,... other than dwellings, regardless of voltage, shall be in metal raceway. and conductors approved for the conditions shall be installed. In dwellin�s, such wiring need not be in metal raceway, provided the same is protected from `"� mechanical damage; (d) No telephone, telegraph, bell wire or other signal wire ^- shall be run so as to come into contact with, or nearer than five inches (5") to any light or power wire, unless such li�ht or power wires are protected by porcelain � tubes, romax, metal armor, or conduit. Thermostat or other low voltage control wiring shall be well strapped or supported with insulated staples, supports not to � exceed four feet (4' ) ; (e) Wherever new wiring is replacing old wirin,�, the old wiring must be completely removed where possible, and �' where sa�d old wiring cannot be remo��ed, it must be rendered impossible of future use before final approval shall be given to the new wiring; � (f) t�here additions are being made, and part of the ol.d wiring remains in use� and defects exist in same, the � old wiring must be corrected to meet standards under which it was originally authorized. Tv'o additions shall .� -29- be made which load circuits or feeders bey�nd the � standards established by this Ordinance. No load shall be added to any conductor smaller than No. 12; (g} Fuse panels. circuit breakers, etc. . shall not be "' placed in hot water closets� bathrooms,clothes closets, or any simi:�ar place where articles may be stored, to hinder acces�ib�lity. They shall be Iocated where they �- are readily accessible to tenants. (h) Aigid steel corlduit only shall be installed in concrete �, slabs. Rigid steel conduit emergin� from concrete slab� shall be equipped with an approved sleeve at point of emergence. Rigid steel conduit shall not be buried in �. stabilized shell. (i) All receptacles shall be of the �rounding type. .� ( �) "Pancake" type outlet boxes may be used only by special authorization. �, (k) Aeceptacle and s�ritch boxes sha11 not be used for fixture outlet boxes. (1) To��le switches used f or cantrol of lighting shall be " "T" rated and all toggle switches for control of small appliance motors shall be rated not less than twenty (20) amperes. .- AFiTICLE XIII � PENALTY Any person who violates any part of this Urdinance shall, upon conviction� be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined " in any sum of not less than one dollar (�1.00) , nor more than . ;�200.00. Each and every day' s continuance of any violation of this Ordinance shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. AATICLE XIV LIABILI TY � This Ordinance shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person installing� operating or ... controlling any electric wiring or electrical apparatus for damages to anyone thereby, or for full and faithful performance of the contract, nor shall the City of Friendswood be held as assuming any Iiability by reason of the inspection or re-inspection " authorized herein or certificate or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance, nor shall either the Electrical Inspector of the City of Friendswood be held as assuming any -- liability by reason of the inspection or re-inspection authorized herein or the certificates of conformance or nonconf ormance issued as herein provided or by reason of the approval or disapproval ,_ of any equipment authorized herein. .9.I3TICLE XV '— SEPI�3ABI LI TY If any section, subsection, sentence� clause� phrase, or -- portion of this G�rdinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separa�e. distinct and independent ,., provision, and such hold3ng shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. � AATICLE XVI HEPEAL OF COI�FLIC TING UBDINANCE� �- This Ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Friendswood, � -3a- and shall not operate to repeal or affect any such ordinance or "' ordinances except as insofar as the provisions of such ordinance or ordinances are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance� in tahich instance or instances such conflictin� -- provlsions in said other ordinance or ordinances shall be and are hereby repealed. _, PASSED, APPAOVED AND ADOPTED on First Aeadin� this „� day of i�a�_ , 1967, , . . .--''�"'� � ' ' _ . f_ - .� .� .� ��_.�.,�r-�._ - -.��`�!,-� �: :_......._ "' 8alph L. Lowe - Nayor ATTEST: � T ` / ` ,'� ,� n�� � Artha Wright - City �ecre� y „_ PASSED, APPFiOVED AND ADUPTED on Second 8eading this �_ -„r,lt:�.,,,. day of J�,ne , 1967. i.�...-l! .:�=',,, ';� �,�,�._,_ ~ Fialph L. owe - N�ayor ATTEST: ,_, Artha tidri�ht - Cit ecretary PASSED, �PPHOVED AND ADOPTED on Third and Final Readin� '�' this �gth day of _ T �ne , 1967. .-� ,: � /',,r. 7 -`� � ..., � :;;' .%y%�• :�� ;+�"�,, ,,r�,� '--' , t. 8alph L, owe - Nayor � ATTEST: �,�`L���_..C� � !�''-C�"� °" Art a Wright - City Se�etary � � � � � _31_