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• <br />C <br />The Board reviewed a Memorandum of May 6, 1998: <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners <br />C <br />U <br />FROM: Ter 'Brien, istant County Attorney <br />DATE: May 6, 1998 <br />SUBJECT: Public Hearing, May 12, 1998 <br />Adoption of Latest Edition of National Electrical Code (NEC) <br />The Board of County Commission at its regular meeting of April 28, 1998 authorized <br />staff to set a public hearing to amend the subject code. The Indian River County Code <br />contains a number of standard building codes. These codes are updated from time to <br />time. The NEC has been updated with the latest edition being 1996. The current <br />Indian River County Code specifies the 1990 NEC. In order to maintain a good <br />insurance rating for county construction the 1996 edition should be adopted. <br />A proposed ordinance is attached which, if adopted, will update the County's Code to <br />reflect the NEC 1996. <br />Building Division Director Ester Rymer advised that staff recommends approval and <br />stated reasons for adopting the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Staff <br />has placed a notice in the electrical supply businesses and, through word of mouth, told the <br />electrical contractors on construction projects. She has received no negative feedback to date <br />and adoption is being supported by the local electrical contractors. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in <br />this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing. <br />May 12, 1998 <br />M <br />