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Home My WebLink About1997-05-14AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE ELECTRICAL BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 14, 1997, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2ND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER II. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTRICAL BOARD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION OF ADOPTION OF 1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH NORTH TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AMENDMENTS IV. MINUTES III. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION IV. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OFFICES AT 817/251-2632. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 ET SEQ. ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 9TH DAY OF MAY, 1997 AT 5:00 P.M. BUI DIN OFFICIAL § 7-97 GRAPEVINE CODE c. The use of grounding -type portable electrical equip- ment that is not properly and adequately grounded. d. Special attention is to be given to shore power cable sets used by vessels for connection to shore power out- lets. Shore power cable sets shall not be permitted to lie on or across pier walkways or to trail into the water. e. Flexible cords being used for purposes not in accor- dance with the Grapevine Electrical Code, i.e. used for permanent wiring. (f) Damaged or inoperative switches, lighting fixtures, and re- ceptacle outlets. (g) Overloading of electrical circuits. (8) Article 680-70 is hereby amended to add 680-70.1., to read as follows: "680-70.1. Location of Ground -Fault Circuit - Interrupter. The ground -fault circuit -interrupter shall be located in an adjacent closet or a ground -fault circuit - interrupter breaker shall be located in the electrical panel." (9) Article 680-70 is hereby amended to add 680-70.2., to read as follows: "680-70.2. Bonding. Hydro -massage bathtub motor shall be bonded to the cold water metal piping system with a minimum of size No. 8 copper conductor, or as rec- ommended by manufacturers specifications." (Ord. No. 81-39, § 1(c), 5-19-81; Ord. No. 87-36, § l(F), 7-7-87; Ord. No. 94-21, § 1, 3-1-94) Secs. 7-98, 7-99. Reserved. DIVISION 5. INSPECTIONS AND TESTS Sec. 7-100. Inspection required. On any electrical installation for which a permit is required, it shall be the duty of the person making the installation to notify the building official, who shall inspect the installation within forty-eight (48) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holi- days of the time such notice is given. (Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-1, 1-4-72; Ord. No. 87-36, § l(G), 7-7-87) Supp. No. 63 524 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION § 7.104 Sec. 7-101. Covering wiring. When any electrical equipment is to be hidden from view or covered by the permanent placement of parts of the building, the person installing the equipment shall notify the building official and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has been in- spected, approved or authorized by the building official. Where concealment of electrical equipment proceeds continuously, the person installing such equipment may apply in writing to the building official for periodic inspections, but concealment of such work shall not be done until the contractor has received notice that such permission has been granted. (Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-2, 1-4-72; Ord. No. 87-36, § 1(H), 7-7-87) Sec. 7.102. Opening of covered work. The building official shall have the authority to demand building contractors to open work that in any manner conceals wiring that has been closed without the building official's knowledge or per- mission, and in no case shall the building official issue clearance until he is satisfied that this work is in accordance with the pro- visions of this code. The building official shall also have the right to refuse to issue a clearance on any wiring that is concealed in such a manner that he cannot fully satisfy himself that it has been done in accordance herewith. (Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-3, 1-4-72; Ord. No. 87-36, § l(I), 7-7-87) Sec. 7-103. Inspection of new commercial and industrial buildings. The building official may be called as many times as necessary to inspect portions of new commercial and industrial buildings in the course of construction upon request, in order not to delay construction, and must inspect such work within forty-eight (48) hours from the time notice is received, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted. (Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-5, 1-4-72; Ord. No. 87-36, § 1(J), 7-7-87; Ord. No. 94-21, § 1, 3-1-94) Sec. 7-104. Reinspection. When any electrical work or wiring is found to have been in- stalled without proper permit or not in accordance with the pro- Supp. No. 63 525 § 7-104 GRAPEVINE CODE visions of this code, the electrical inspectors are authorized to cause the removal of the fuses or cutting of wires, or otherwise render the system inoperative until such work or wiring is rein- spected and approved. (Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-8, 1-4-72; Ord. No. 87-36, § l(K), 7-7-87) Sec. 7-105. Reserved. Editor's note —Section U), Ord. No. 87-36, adopted July 7, 1987, repealed § 7-105, relative to courtesy electrical inspections, in its entirety, which provisions derived from Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-6, adopted Jan. 4, 1972. Sec. 7.106. Approval for connection to installation —Gener- ally. (a) Upon the completion of electrical work and when notified by the electrical contractor, the building official shall make a final inspection and if found to comply with this code, a written notice shall be given to the authorized electrical supplier indi- cating that the work has been done according to the provisions of this code. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to make connection to supply of electricity or to supply electricity to any electrical equip- ment for which a permit is required, or which has been discon- nected by the order of the building official, until a notice or ap- proval has been issued by the building official authorizing the connection and use of such equipment. (Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-4, 1-4-72; Ord. No. 87-36, § l(M), 7-7-87) Sec. 7-107. Same —Certificate of approval. When the building official completes a final inspection of an electrical installation and finds that it conforms with the provi- sions of this code, he may, if requested to do so, issue a certificate of approval authorizing the use of the installation and connection to the supply of electricity and shall send written notice of such authorization to the agency supplying the electric service. (Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-7, 1-4-72; Ord. No. 87-36, § l(N), 7-7-87) Sec. 7-108. Condemnation. (a) If in his judgment the building official, after inspection, determines any building or structure regulated by Chapter 7 of Supp. No. 63 526 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION § 7-120 this Code is unsafe or dangerous to persons or property, the building official has authority to cause such wires or appliances to be disconnected from the source of electrical energy supplying these conductors or equipment and may at his discretion seal the control switches for same in an open or disconnected position, whereupon he shall give notice at the site and shall also notify the electric utility company serving the premises. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit electric current to be supplied to the electrical conductors, appliances or equipment so sealed until they have been made safe and the inspector shall have issued a certificate of approval to that effect. (b) When the electrical inspector condemns all or part of any electrical installation, the owner may, within five (5) days after receiving written notice thereof, file a petition in writing for review of said action of the electrical inspector. The electrical board shall at once proceed to determine the facts and within five (5) days shall make a decision in accordance with its findings. (Ord. No. 72-1, § 701-9, 1-4-72; Ord. No. 87-36, § 1(0), 7-7-87) Secs. 7-109-7-119. Reserved. ARTICLE IV. FENCES* Sec. 7-120. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them: Lot, corner: A lot situated at the junction of two (2) or more dedicated public streets. Lot, corner, reverse frontage: A corner lot where the rear lot line is adjacent to a side lot line of an adjoining lot or across an alley from such side line. Lot, interior: A lot situated in a block with frontage on only one dedicated public street and specifically not a corner lot. *Cross reference —See also App. A. Supp. No. 42 527 Illustrated Code Changes -1996 NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 Part A - Sec. 410-19 FPN Type of Change Panel Action New FPN Accept ROC ROP P9. 460 • 18-17 P9. 274 • 18-1 109 1529 CMP 18 109 NEC 93 180 NEMA UL 270 1570 OSHA NFPA 70E Part I, 3 10.1 1910.305(jl(i]_1 E NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 Part B - Sec. 4104(d) Type of Change Title Change Panel Action Accept in Part � ROP ROC P91 460 k 18-18 P9• 275 Y 18 5a log 2298 CMP 18 log CC 1800 NEC 93 4104d OSHA NFPA 70E NEMA UL 1910.305( Part I, 3-10.1 OS 1 514 C Sec. 410-4(d) has been revised by changing the title from "Pendants" to "Above Bathtubs." In addition, the term "ceiling fan" and "lighting track" has been added to make it clear that ceil- ing fans and lighting track systems must fully com- ply with the clearance rules required for items hung above and about bathtubs. NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 Part C - Sec. 410-12, Ex. Type of Change New Exception Panel Action Accept ROP ROC P9• 463 +r 18-38 P9• e log 442 CMP 18 109 - NEC 93 - OSHA I NFPA70E NEMA UL 1910.3059)(i Part 13-10.1 1 270 1572 A new FPN to Sec. 410-1 has been accepted, which states that the international term for a lighting fixture is luminaire and is defined as a complete lighting unit, consisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply. Author's Note: The term, lighting fixture, is defined so that ceiling fans and other special appliances, installed in bathrooms, can be identified, based on use, and that NEC rules are applied properly. VIOLATION • 410.4(d) LIGHTING TRACK_ OR CEILING FAN 1 VERTICAL 8' MIN. T HORIZONTAL BATHTUB PURPOSE OF CHANGE: TO ADD LIGHTING TRACK AND CEILING FANS AS ITEMS THAT ARE PROHIBITED TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE A BATHTUB UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE. SEC. 410-4(d) A new Ex. to Sec. 410-12 has been accepted, which refers to Sec. 410-14(b) and requires electric -discharge lighting fix- tures, that are surface mounted over concealed outlet, pull or junction boxes, to be installed with suitable openings in back of the fixture to provide access to such boxes. Author's Note: Installations covered in Sec. 410-14(b) gen- erally do not require an outlet cover as the box opens into a fixture wiring compartment. Installers, in the past, have had a bad habit of not removing the box opening on the fixture but feeding the supply wiring through a 1/2 in. knockout hole, which blocks access to the outlet box and splices. 124 06 I [.:LM Illustrated Code Changes -1996 I NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 Part A - Sec. 410-11 FPN Type of Change Panel Action New FPN Acceot ROP ROC P9. 460 18-17 p9 274 • 18-1 109 1529 OSHA CMP 18 log 180 NEC 93 - NFPA 70E NEMA UL 1910.305 of PartI, 3-10.1 270 1570 NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 Part B - Sec. 410-4(d) Type of. Change Title Change Panel Action Accept in Part ROP ROC P9- 460 Y 18-18 P9• 275 A 18-5a log 2298 CMP 18 log 1 cc 1800 NEC 93 410-4 d OSHA NFPA 70E NEMA UL 1910.305 i} Part I, 3-10.1 I_ OS 1 514 C Sec. 410-4(d) has been revised by changing the title from "Pendants" to "Above Bathtubs." In addition, the term "ceiling fan" and "lighting track" has been added to make it clear that ceil- ing fans and lighting track systems must fully com- ply with the clearance rules required for items hung above and about bathtubs. NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 Part C - Sec. 410-12, Ex. Type of Change Panel Action New Exception Acce t ROP ROC pg. 463 r 18-38 P9• >f log 442 CMP 18 log NEC 93 OSHA NFPA 711E NEMA UL 1910.305 ' i Part 13-10.1 270 15 22 A new FPN to Sec. 410-1 has been accepted, which states that the international term for a lighting fixture is luminaire and is defined as a complete lighting unit, consisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply. Author's Note: The term, lighting fixture, is defined so that ceiling fans and other special appliances, installed in bathrooms, can be identified, based on use, and that NEC rules are applied properly. VIOLATION • 41 G-4(d) LIGHTING TRACK. OR CEILING FAN VERTICAL 8' MIN. 3' HORIZONTAL BATHTUB PURPOSE OF CHANGE: If TO ADD LIGHTING TRACK AND CEILING FANS AS ITEMS THAT ARE *1� PROHIBITED TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE A BATHTUB UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE. A. SEC. 4104(d) A new Ex. to Sec. 410-12 has been accepted, which refers to 6" Sec. 410-14(b) and requires electric -discharge lighting fix- tures, that are surface mounted over concealed outlet, pull or junction boxes, to be installed with suitable openings in back of the fixture to provide access to such boxes. Author's Note: Installations covered in Sec. 410-14(b) gen- erally do not require an outlet cover as the box opens into a fixture wiring compartment. Installers, in the past, have had a bad habit of not removing the box opening on the fixture but feeding the supply wiring through a 1/2 in. knockout hole, which blocks access to the outlet box and splices. M 124 66 Illustrated Code Changes -1996 NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 Part A - Sec. 410-1, FPN Type of Change Panel Action 1 New FPN Accept ROP ROC P9_ 460 t 18-17 P9• 274 y 18-1 log 1529 CMP 18 NFPA70E lag 180 NEC 93 UL OSHA 1910.305 i = NEMA Part 13-10.1 __?70____L 1570 NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 T Part B - Sec. 410-4(d) OW Type of Change Panel Action Accept in Part Title Change ROP ROC 460 r 18-18 275 18-5a log 2298 CMP 18 log CC 1800 NEC 93 410-4(d) OSHA NFPA 70E NEMA UL 1910.30 ' (i} Part 1 3 10.1 OS 1 1 514 C ' Sec. 410-4(d) has been revised by changing the title from "Pendants" to "Above Bathtubs." In addition, the term "ceiling fan" and "lighting r track" has been added to make it clear that ceil- ing fans and lighting track systems must fully com- ply with the clearance rules required for items hung above and about bathtubs. NEC Ch. 4 - Article 410 Part C - Sec. 410-12, Ex. Type of Change Panel Action New Exception Accept ROP ROC P9. 463 # 18-38 P9• # log 442 UP 18 log NEC 93 OSHA NFPA 70E NEMA UL � 1910.305 .l{i Part 13-10.1 I 270 1572 A new FPN to Sec. 410-1 has been accepted, which states that the international term for a lighting fixture is luminaire and is defined as a complete lighting unit, consisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply. Author's Note: The term, lighting fixture, is defined so that ceiling fans and other special appliances, installed in bathrooms, can be identified, based on use, and that NEC rules are applied properly. VIOLATION 410-4(d) LIGHTING TRACK 7 OR CEILING FAN VERTICAL F MIN. I '----3' HORIZONTAL l� BATHTUB f a _ f 1 I PURPOSE OF CHANGE: TO ADD LIGHTING TRACK AND CEILING FANS AS ITEMS THAT ARE PROHIBITED TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE A BATHTUB UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE. SEC. 4104(d) l A new Ex. to Sec. 410-12 has been accepted, which refers to Sec. 410-14(b) and requires electric -discharge lighting fix- tures, that are surface mounted over concealed outlet, pull or junction boxes, to be installed with suitable openings in back of the fixture to provide access to such boxes. Author's Note: Installations covered in Sec. 410-14(b) gen- 4 erally do not require an outlet cover as the box opens into a 6100 fixture wiring compartment. Installers, in the past, have had a bad habit of not removing the box opening on the fixture but feeding the supply wiring through a 1/2 in. knockout hole, which blocks access to the outlet box and splices. 124 66