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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-11INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ORDINANCE No. 74 - BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, That the Southern Standard Building Code, 1973 Edition, as ppinted by the Southern Building Code Congress is hereby adopted by reference as the Indian River County, Florida, Building Code with the following modifications: 1. Agricultural Exemption. Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall be construed to apply to or effect building, structures or appurten- ances located outside the corporate limits of municipalities and used solely for housing or storing agricultural animals, supplies, equipment or products by person, firms or corporations engaged in agriculture. 2. Liability. Section 103. 7 is amended as follows: The words "County Attorney" are hereby substituted for the words "Department of Law". 3. Wben Permit Required. Section 105. 1(c) is amended to read: - "Ordinary minor, non-structural repairs not exceeding in cost or value of labor or materials the sum of one hundred dollars ($100. 00) or one percent (M) of the assessed value of the building for County tax purposes, whichever is less, may be made without the approval of the Building Official and without a permit; provided, that such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of this code and provided further that this section does not apply to plumbing or electrical work. " 4. Form. Section 105. 2 is amended by adding thereto the following Additional subsections: "(c) Each application for a building permit shall bear a current zoning certificate by the County Administrator certifying that (1) the building site, front yard, side yard, rear yard, minimum floor and parking areas and (2) the building height and (3) the setback from any road, street or highway existing or proposed in the county outside the limits of any municipality, as shown on the application and plot diagram (see Section 105. 4), comply frith all applicable regulations established by the county zoning ordinance for tyre district in which the land is located. " "(d) Each application for a permit that involves the construction, installation or modification of a septic tank or absorption field shall bear a current certificate by the County Health Department certifying that said authority has or gill issue a permit authorizing the construction or installation shown on the application and plot diagram or location sheet. " "(e) The Building Official shall not otherwise be involved in matters pertaining to county zoning." 5. Plot Dia:zrarn. Section 105. 4 is amended to read: "The Building Official shall require drawings showing the location of the proposed building or structure and of every existing building or structure on the site or lot. The plot diagram shall shove (1) the building, front yard, side yard, rear yard, floor and parking areas, (2) the building height, and (3) the setback frorn any road, street or highway existing or proposed in the county outside the limits of any municipality. The Buildin" Oficial or the County ;�dmini�trator md may also require a boundary line .5urvey, if necessary, prepared by a qualified surveyor, 'fhe plot di.jgrfI Building Ordinance continued: -2- for each application that involves the construction, installation or modifi- cation of a septic tank or absorption field or well shall show the location of the septic tank, absorption field and well and the location of the neighboring septic tanks, absorption fields and wells" 6. Contractor's License and Bond Section 106. 2 is amended to read: "Any person engaging in the construction business as defined in Chapter 468, Part II, Florida Statutes, shall be required to establish his competence and qualifications to be registered or certified as therein provided by satisfactorily passing the state examination with the following modifications: (a) Any person holding a current state, county or municipal license for Indian River County, as a contractor, general contractor, building contractor or residential building contractor who has not previously passed the state examination is required to do so before a county occupational license shall be issued to that person. (b) This ordinance shall have no effect on current occupational licenses but any person failing to comply with subparagraph (a) above shall not be issued a renewal license except those persons who can furnish proof to The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board that he has actively engaged in the business of contracting in Indian River County, Florida, at least two out of the last three years prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be entitled to register and be certified as provided in Florida Statute 468. 105(2)(b). (c) No residential building contractor shall be authorized to do business in Indian River County, F7, ida, after the effective date of this ordinance unless he has qualified ,der the provisions of this ordinance. No bond shall be required under this Code. 7. Permits Issued Upon Affidavits. Section 106. 5 is amended to read: "Whenever a permit is to be issued in reliance upon an affidavit as provided in Section 105. 6 or whenever the work to be covered by a permit involves construction under conditions which, in the opinion of the Building Official, are hazardous or complex, the Building Official shall require that the architect or engineer who signed the affidavit or made the drawings or computations, shall supervise such work, be responsible for its conformity with the approved drawings, and forthwith upon its completion make and file with the Building Official written affidavit that the work has been done in conformity with the approved plans and with the structural provisions of the code. In the event such architect or engineer is not available, the owner shall employ in his stead a competent person or agency whose qualifications are approved by the Building Official. The Provisions of this section shall be in addition to inspections as required by this Code and not in lieu thereof. " 8. Schedule of Permit Fees. Section 107. 4 is amended to read: "On all buildings, structures or alterations requiring a building permit as set forth in Section 105, a fee shall be paid in accordance with a schedule of fees as established by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, by Resolution. One-half of the required fee as estimated by the Building Official shall be paid at the time of filing the application and the balance of the fee shall be paid when the Building Permit is issued. " Building Ordinance continued: -3- 9. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Appointment. Section 111. 1 is amended to read: "There is hereby established a board to be called the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, which shall consist of five (5) members. Said Board shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, by Resolution. " 10. Term of Office. Section 111. 2 is amended to read: "The members of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall serve such terms as established by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, by Resolution. " 11. Chapter III, Fire Districts, is repealed. 12. Footings and Foundations - General. Section 1302. 1 is amended to read: "Except in the case of temporary structures, .footings and foundations unless specifically provided, shall be constructed of grillages of steel, of masonry or of reinforced concrete in no case less than 12 inches below grade. The use of monolithic poured slabs and footings shall be permitted in accordance with sound construction practices and shall be permitted where justified. Masonry units used in foundation walls and footings shall be laid up in Type M, S, or IV mortar. The base areas of all footings and foundations shall be proportioned as specified in Section 1302. 3. " , 13. Appendix "D" - Hurricane Requirements. The provisions of Appendix "D" - Hurricane Requirements - are declared to be mandatory. 14. Electrical Code. Section 1. Title. The provisions in this article shall constitute and may be cited as "The Electrical Code" hereinafter referred to as "this code. " Section 2. Code Remedial. This code is rer._,edial and shall be construed to secure the beneficial interests and purpose's thereof - which are public safety, health and general welfare - through safety to life and property from fire and other incidents to the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of electrical wiring appartus or equipment for lights, heat power and other uses or purposes. Section 3. Scope. (1) The previsions of this code shall apply to all electrical construction, installation, alteration or repair and to all electrical equip- ment and materials used, connected to or installed in any building, structure or appurtenance subject to this ordinance as well as the maintenance therdof. (2) No provision of this code shall be held to deprive any federal or state agency or any applicable governing body having jurisdiction of any pov,er or authority which it had on the effective date of this ordinance or of any remedy then existing for the enforcement of its orders, nor shall it deprive any individual or corporation of its legal rights as provided by law. Building Ordin :nee continued -4- Section 4. National Electrical Code Adopted. Indian River County hereby adopts by reference the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association as an electrical code for the county, subject to the limitations, exceptions and modifications in this article. Three (3) copies of said code are on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Indian River County. Section 5. Maintenance. All electrical systems, wiring materials, devices and safeguards, now existing or hereafter installed, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for such maintenance. Section 6. Electrical Installation or Maintenance by Home Owner. Nothing in this code shall prevent any homeowner from installing or maintaining electrical wiring apparatus or equipment within his own property boundaries, provided such electrical work is done by himself and is used exclusively by him or his family. Such privilege does not convey the right to violate any of the provisions of this code, nor is it to be construed as exempting any property owner from obtaining a permit and paying the required fees therefor. Section 7. Organization. There is hereby established a division of the Building Department to be called the Electrical Division, which shall be in charge of the County Building Official. Section 8. Inspectors. The County Building Official, with the approval of the Chief appointing Authority, may appoint such number of officers, inspectors, assistants and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. No person shall be appointed as electrical inspector who has not had at least ten (10) years' experience as an electrical inspector journeyman electrician, master electrician or competent mechanic in charge of electrical construction. Section 9. _ Deputy. The Building Official may designate as his deputy an employee in the department who shall, during the absence or -disability of the Building Official, exercise all of the powers of the Building Official. Section 10. Restrictions on Employees. No officer or employee connected with the department, except one whose only connection is as a member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, shall be financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material or appliances for the con- struction, alteration or maintenance of electrical installations or in the malting of plans or specifications therefor unless he is the owner of such building. No such officer or employee shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or with the interests of the department. Section 11. Records. The Building Official shall keep or cause to be kept a record of the business of the electical division. The records of the electrical division shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times. Section 12. Reports. The Building Official shall annually submit a report to the local governing body covering the work of the electrical division of the department during the preceding year. Building Ordinance continued -5- Section 13. Powers and Duties of BuildinLT Official. (1) The County Building Official (sometimes hereinafter referred to as the Electrical Inspector) shall enforce the provisions of this code, and he or -his duly authorized representative may enter any building structure or premises that is subject to this ordinance to perform any duty imposed on him by this code. (2) Upon notice from the Building Official that work or any electrical installation is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of such property, or to his agent, or to the person doing the work, and shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed. Where any emer- gency exists, oral notice given by the Building Official shall be sufficient. (3) The Building Official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this act in case there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to the material fact in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based. In all such cases, no permit fees shall be refunded. (4) All electrical installations, regardless of type, which are unsafe or which constitute a hazard to human life, health, or welfare are hereby declared illegal and shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the procedure as out- lined in Section 103. 4 - Unsafe Buildings, of the Southern Standard Building Code, as modified by this ordinance. (5) Any requirements necessary for the safety of an existing or proposed electrical installation or for the safety of the occu- pants of a building or structure not specifically covered by this code shall be determined by the Building Official subject to appeal to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. (6) It shall be the duty of the Building Official to issue permits for and inspect all electt•ical wiring apparatus or equipment for lights, heat, power and other uses or purposes inside of or attached to buildings, structures or appurtenances subject to this ordinance and to look after the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations relating to same. (7) The Building Official may give temporary permission to connect and furnish electric current to any wiring apparatus or fixtures for a period of not exceeding thirty (30) days, if, in his opinion, such wiring apparatus or fixtures are in such condition that current may safely be connected therewith, and there exists an urgent necessity for such use, when written permission is filed with him, requesting such permission. (8) The Building Official is hereby empowered to inspect or reinspect at his option all interior wires 4nd apparatus conducting or using electric current for lights, heat or power; and when said conductors or apparatus are found to be unsafe to life or property, he shall notify the person, firm or corporation owning, using or operating them to place same in a safe and secure condition within twenty-four (24) hours or such further time as he determines necessary. J . 1 �0 Lel\ :j' Building Ordinance w ntinued (9) Whenever any wiring apparatus or fixture con- ducting or using current for lights, heat or power is found upon inspec- tion by the Building Official or one of his duly authorized assistants to be especially or immediately hazardous to life or property, the said Building Official shall immediately open a switch or circuit breaker controlling the supply of current to such wiring apparatus or fixture and post in. a conspicuous place near such switch or circuit breaker a notice reading as follows: "NOTICE WIRING CONDEMNED" 'The use of electric current is prohibited through this wiring or equipment until proper repairs have been made and approved by the County Building Official'. " O The Building Official must be notified when repairs are completed. After such notice is posted, no person shall close the switch or circuit breaker or use or attempt to use any current through such wiring apparatus or fixture that has been condemned until necessary repairs have been made and approved by the Building Official. The Building Official may also notify - the person, firm or corporation furnishing current to such wiring apparatus or fixture to disconnect the supply wires and cut off the current from premises where such wiring apparatus or fixture is located and such supply wire shall be disconnected and the current cut off until necessary repairs are made and approved by the Building Official. (10) Any person, firm or corporation failing or refusing to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a mis- demeanor in the second degree and subject to fine or imprisonment provided by law. Section 14. Requirements Not Covered By Code. Any require- ment necessary for the safety of an existing or proposed electrical wiring apparatus or equipment not specifically covered by this code shall be determined by the Building Official subject to appeal .to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Section 15. Liability. Any officer or employee, or member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, charged with the enforcement of any of the codes established by this ordinance, acting for the applicable governing body in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally for ordinary negligence, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for ordinary negligence for any damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against any officer or employee because of such act performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of such codes shall be defended by the County Attorney (referred to in place of Department of Law) until the final termination of the proceedings. Section 16. Permits. (1) When Reouired. (a) No electrical wiring, alterations or changes to existin`; systems or the installation of electrical apparatus or equipment for lights, heat, potter or, other uses or purposes v: ithin or attached to any building or structure- subject to this ordinance shall be undertaken prior to the issuance of a peri -nit therifor. (h) Ordinv_ry ,-ep:tir s to (I. -LE utf!ed or broken futures, appa riow: ur v(Juip:l,•.ut shall not require 'I permit. Building; Ordinance continued -7- (c) lihere installation is commenced• before a permit is obtained, the Permit Fees shall be doubled, (2) Form. Application for permit shall be made on a form provided by the Building Official and shall be accompanied by the fees set forth in the Schedule of Fees. The application shall be signed by the owner or,his autho- rized agent. Section 17. •DRAIHMGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Official, drawing sand specifications are needed to show definite- ly the nature and character of the -work for which the- application is made, the applicant shall furnish such drawings and- specifications. These drawings and specifications shall be dra.-in to scale and submitted in duplicate. If approved, one set shall be returned to the applicant" marked approved, and one set shall be retained and filed as a perr:anent record in the -office of the Building Official.. The applicant's approved set shall remain -at -all times on the job.. Such infor- mation or drawings and specifications shall be specific, -and this code shall not be cited as a whole or in part, -,nor shall the to "legal" or its equiva- lent be used as a substitute for specific information. Section 18.-E:Ahtit!ATIOth OF DRAWINGS.- - The• Building Official shall exannine or cause to be examined each applica-Li on"for a permit"and the drawings and specifications which may -be filed- the•rewith", and -shall ascertain by such examination whither the electrical - installation indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this-code:and all other pertinent laws or ordinances. . •- . ,, Section 19. ACTION OM APPLICATION. (1) If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the drati•rings and specifications which may be filed thereviith conform to the requirements of -this code, and other pertinent la::s and ordinances, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. _ (2) If the application for permit and the drati•rings and specifica- tions which may be filed therewith describe work which does not conform to the requirements of this code or other pertinent la:,rs or ordinances, the Building Official shall not issue a permit, but shall return the drawings to the appli- cant :•rith his refusal to issue such a permit. Such refusal shall, when request- ed,. be in writing and shall contain the reasons therefor. Section 20. CONDITION OF THE PERMIT. The Building Official shall act upon an application for a permit with plans as filed, or as amended, 4rith- out unreasonable or unnecessary delay. A permit "issued shall be construed to be a license to proceed with the work and shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel, alter, or set aside any of the provisions of this code, nor shall such issuance of a permit prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring correction of errors in plans or in construction, or of violations of th is code. Any permit issued shall became invalid unless the;ork authorized by it shall have been commenced within six (6) months after its issuance, or- if the %.,ork authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year after the time the work is commenced;' provided, that for cause, one or rare extensions of time for periods not exceeding ninety (90) days each, may be al"loaed in irriting"by the Building Official. Section 21. SCHEDULE OF FEES. (1) rlo permit shall be valid until the fe s prescribed in this section sll hav^ been paid; nor shall an aa!en:;--:!nt to a permit be approved unt-il tr:e ::itional fees, it any, shall have b^en paid. (2) If any person co.�:m-2nces any work on an electrical installation he - 'ore obtaining the necessary permit, he shall be subject to the penalty pro- s--:-:b---d herein. plow V-1, Building Ordinatice continued (3) When application for permit is approved and before a permit is issued, a fee therefor shall be paid as established in a Schedule of Fees by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida. Section 22. INSPECTIONS. (1) All new electrical work, and such portions of existing instal- lations as may be affected by new work or any changes, shall be inspected to in- sure compliance with all the requirements of this code and to assure that the in- stallation and construction of the electrical system is in accordance with approved plans. (2) All piping or tubing to be concealed, shall be in place; all junc- tions shall be soldered and left untaped, or approved mechanical connectors may be used. If due to,..structural conditions, panels cannot be set, such adapters shall be in place before meters are installed or system otherwise energized. No such wiring or installation shall be considered ready for inspection until com- pleted as outlined above. (3)* When the electrical work in any building for which a permit has been obtained, is ready for inspection, it shall be the duty of the person in charge of work to give notice in writing on forms furnished at the office of the Building Official, stating the location of the work, name of the owner, name of the person in charge of the work and the name of the -person doing the work. (4) It shall 'be unlawful to lathe, seal or in any manner conceal any electrical wiring or equipment until same has been inspected and approved.. Ser -- vice switch and distribution panel must be set and wired: (5) In large and complicated jobs, the work may be inspected in sec - .tions, on the approval of the Building Official. (G) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use any electric current in or through any wiring apparatus or for light, heat or potrer in any building'or structure subject to this resolution before the same shall have been inspected and approved by the Building Official. (7) The electrical installation or part thereof shall not be cov- ered until it has been inspected, tested and approved as prescribed in this section. If an electrical installation or part thereof is covered before being inspected, tested and approved, it shall be uncovered upon the direction of the -Building Official. Section 23. CERTIFICATE OF P,PPROVAL. .r. (1) Upon the satisfactory completion of the roughing -in inspection, approval shall be so noted on the Electrical Permit Card. This approval shall give the date of the roughing -in inspection and the initials or the inspector. (2) Upon the satisfactory completion and final test of the electrical installation, a certificate of approval shall be issued by the Building Official to be delivered to the owner. 1 Section 24: EXISTIMG INSTALLATIONS. (1) If more than Fifty percent (50'!,) of a System that does not con- form to this code is remodeled or altered, the entire system shall be reconstruc- ted to conform to this code. (2) A circuit of an existing system which does not conform to this code shall not be extended or added to until the entire circuit shall have been reconstructed to conform to this coda. Section 25. SERVICE STA'-Df30S. (a) All services sl,all b--2 run in appr'ovc_-d thrn-aded eond1.0t, mini;.uin ,r nne a! -,J an. -i el ( 1 1/?) inch ricrdui t to ba ru as a cast thrpuc01 rU'i ui `:i Uri r an;r'oY.'.1 ii O`.).?Ined fl'O;:r tit^_ Cl, Lr 1C Utilit;/ d ;r.rrL- Building Ordinance continued (b) Underground services may be run with approved cable at a mini- mum depth of 30 inches, from which point it shall be sleeved for mechanical protection. (c) Service masts minimum size 1 1/2" Rigid Conduit, which nust be properly secured and have a minimum clearing 30" from bottom wire above the roof. Meter trough set 5 1/2 to 6 ft, from finish grade. (d) Temporary services shall have a minimum of 10 feet clearance, be of approved material and be properly braced and supported, (e) Only threaded thick wall metal conduit will be accepted when exposed to the weather and it must be galvanized, or its equivalent. Electri- cal metallic tubing may be used fromn meter socket to entrance switch, if not exposed to the weather. (f) Meter rooms shall be provided in all buildings of multiple occupancy (four or more occupancies) and shall have minimum requirements of: 4 to 8 meters --4' x 6' x 7' inside diameter and if the electrical requi'remiants and demand is larger, the meter room shall be increased accordingly. This meter room shall be equipped with a ventilated door, and approved lock which may be locked only with the approval of the Electrical Inspector, The meter roo^ shall be accessible to all occupancies of the building at all times. The meter room shall be provided with adequate ventilation. The purposes of this room shall be to house the main switch or rain switches, disconnecting equipment and its control devices, terminal equipment for telephone service (in separate area from electrician's area) and all the electric meters which serve the occupants throughout the entire building: The construction of this room shall conform to the same type of material and construction as the main building, and there shall be no storage of any kind, gas meters or water heaters permitted in this room. (g) Service disconnecting switches mast be located in a convenient and readily accessible place inside the building a;ban a mater room is not a- vailable. The service disconnecting switch or switches, and other disconnecting equipment located in enclosed or semi -enclosed porches not exposed to the breather, shall be considered as being located inside the building, (h) Service disconnect shall be located at the -nearest point of ser- vice entry not to exceed 25 feet and shall not be installed' in bathrooms, bed- rooms, closets or kitchen cabinets. (i) All 220 volt circuits must be protected with cartridge fuses or double pole breakers. (j) All main switches and sub -main s:fi tches shall be plainly marked so that the division, sub -division, or separate occupancies of the buildine which they control can be quickly and positively identified. The mark of identi- fication shall be securely affixed to the s:•fitch to prevent its loss or nils - placement, (k) All service grounds shall be equipped with ground rods, not less than 8 ft. in length. I..ater pipe systems :fill not be alloved. (1) The service and equipment around nust be taken from the nearest possible point of the system service after the service is attached to the build- irlg. This ground must start at the meter socket, main s:litch or C.T. can. Point o. attachment of ground clamps or approved ground connectors shall be readily accessible, and shall not be in attics, under floor or behind any equip -:ant - (n) All current-ransfon-.er installations shall be color coded as `v'lo: ":lith mini:-u,a wire size of =12: 2 red, 2 black, 2 yello:f, and 1 ',:;lite with n'rr'b,r fo-r (1`0 copper vnr:: to an approved ground. Section 26. M-:1CP.C.IAL CO';STP,:1CT IU`i. (a) The to each stor^ roust provide at least three-wira, sr.,jI !-phase curs t;L or four-wirecurrent of 60 ai pare capacity, ! Lhe condki,_tor size shat I b•_ riot less `r.jn ..o. 4. Tho ccnduit race:rwy shall r;r. Ic:.s f ->t n of _• all on_ lo.trt;t inch r.rdd- size. r (n) T'rt= UFS -f^- .''1' +.n r-ich ;n lt'c f:.. _:'r .':Jl-G Building Ordinance continued - 10 - - than 60 ampere capacity, capable of properly fusing No. 4 conductors to main switch on panel in each store. (c) Color Code. On all multi -wire, lighting branch circuits, color code will be required in coalpliance with sections 210.4 and 210.5 of the Nation- al Electrical Code, Switch legs will be considered as the hot wire of the circuit, and must be of the same color as the circuit, e/cept three and four-way travelers may be of different color, (d) Convenience outlets per circuit: Beauty parlors, etc, ----------------------------2 maximum Barbershops ------------------ :------------------ 3 maximum Medical, dental and similar offices -------------3 maximum Store show window (for spot lights) -------------- C maximum Store show window (at floor) -------------------- 6 maximum Display areas in retail stores ------------------6 maximum School Class••roof.s------------------------------- 5 maximum Office Space------------------------------------" maximum Storage Space -----------------------------------8 maximum '(e) The maximum number of Mogul base light sockets shall not exceed three per 15 ampere circuit, or four per 20 ampere circuit. No conveniences receptable shall be permitted on a branch circuit supplying i",ogul base light „ sockets. The conductors for such circuits shall be not less than No, 12. (f) Single outlets or taps for signaling transformers, bell -ringing-' transformers, clocks and similar low current consuming appliances or equipment need not be counted when the location of the tap or outlet precludes the use of the tap or.outlet for other purposes than for Which it was installed. (g) hlaximum number outlets per circuit for lights and receptacles: Light Outlets -----=----------------9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Receptacles --------------- =-------- 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Section 27. GEEEML REQUIP,Ei•iENTS. (a) Approved rigid metal conduit surface metal raceways or electri- cal -metallic tubing shall be required for light, heat and power in the wiring of apartment buildings for three families or more, in churches, schools, hotels, theaters, public buildings, co mercial buildings, manufact-.ring establishments, private clubs, or similar occupancy. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, tape around or otherwise conceal any improperly made joint on any light, heat, or poser circuit. (c) The wiring for all electric ranges shall be a minimum wire capa- city of 40 amperes, to an approved receptacle, for ranges of 8 3/4 K1.4' capacity ov, iess. Conductor size shall be of at least 30 ampere cegacity. 1;.'M!n oven circuit unit is separate from surface unit, each unit shall be installed on a separate circuit, served with conductors of not less than 30 ampere capacity, An approved method of connection shall be provided for each unit. (A range as referred to above would be a complete cooking unit, consisting of both oven and surface burners). (d) The wiring for all water heaters shall be in a minimum :Tire ca,, city of 20 amperes. 'later heaters of 1,000 watts or over shall operate oil rip: less than a 20° volt circuit. Nonautomatic ,-,,_,ter hea=ars shall be equipped tdiLil 1 pilot light and indicating switch. The switch and pilot light- sh,111 b2 Ie�!ted in a conspicuous place inside the building, preferably in the M tcil•^n o•. 11.111 poirla of elec=rical compactions for heaters an! replacer.?r,t of ele- ra,., shall be readily accessible. All leads to equip. -:e•. shall be protected l:d,h Greenfield or equivalent material (e) Fixed imotors of 1/3 H.P. and over shall b viii -ed on separate •rCllit5 It is rezo:i.i•-nda-_I tllai Rotors of 3/:1 li.P. and ovLr be opiated oil -.!r.i.ii:.-d less than a ?Q13 vole circuit- i,;otors over 3 H.P. shall be p:vtecLA °i;:yt shol cirl_ui s a l uvrl lu,1,111lj d,y ai�plo;::d au to:"_ic co:ltrol h, z porn . ,I for;_,tll.,l•nrollf Building Ordinance continued - it - (g) Short-radius ells, often referred to as "telephone"ells, shall not be used in a run of conduit over five feat long, measured from. outlet-to- outlet, or from outlet-to-fitting. The run of pips shall be straight and shall not include any additional ells. 1 (h) A sufficient number of receptacles shall be installed in every dining-room, breakfast-room, living-room, parlor, library, den, sunroom, recre- ation room and bedroom so that any point on the wall will not be more than six feet distance from a convenient receptacle. Any free-wall space in excess of four feet shall have a receptacle installed within that area, even though it may be nearer than 12 feet to another receptacle required in that section of the roc, and not more than 2 receptacles per circuit in kitchen, dining-room and service area and shall be 3 wire ground receptacles. (i) When the above paragraph has been coimplied with in residential occupancies, additional receptacles may be installed in any one room without an increase in the number of branch circuits, provided the possible demand has not- been increased; dinin are (j) For thesmallappliance load in kitchens, laundry areas, pantries, gas and breakfast-rooms of dwelling occupancies, one or more branch circuits shall be provided for all receptacle outlets (other than outlet for clock) in these rooms, and such circuits shall have no other outlets thereon. The conductors for such circuits shall be not smaller than 20 amp; capacity. The spacing and number of receptacles per-circuit shall comply 1.1"the table in Section 26(g). ith (k) Portable cords attached to music boxes, marble machines, floor or table lamps and other similar equip,�ent, shall not exceed six feet in length %.then measured from the equipment to-the outlet supplying its current. Cords shall not be nailed down, tacked, or held with strings or other supports, but shall be left free and clear, J (1) All stairways and parts of buildings under demolition, erection or repair shall be adequately lighted while persons are engaged at work. (m) All electrical outlets used for portable electrical tools shall be provided with three %'tire polarized plugs, and all portable electric tool cables shall be of the three-conductor type, and shall be grounded in accord- ance with the National Electrical Code, (n) All electrical snitches, panels, wiring and other temporary electrical equipment shall be maintained in a safe and serviceable condition by qualified electricians. Qualified electricians shall be required to patrol installations when considered necessary by the Electrical Inspector, for safety to life while in use by other trades. All disconnect s':titches controlling temporary light and power, except emergency lighting such as barricades and vialkways shall, when considered necessary by the Electrical Inspector for safety to life and property, be locked in the "off" position .-there there is no quali- fied electrician on the job, (o) Separately metered conductors shall not be installed in the same raceway, except in load gutter in meter room. (o) In the wiring of cold-storage plants and rooms or buildings of similar character, all wires used for light, heat or potter shall be installed in rigid galvanized or sherardized metal threaded conduit, and galvanized metal outlet bores, cut-out and distribution cabinets and fittings installed. Conduits shall be installed in such mannerthat they will drain to the outlets and cabi- n�ts conductors installed in conduit must co191y with the 'National Electrical G.vle Standard for dam.p or wet locations. All conduits entering or leaving re- " iyer•,—Oor, b:),-:es rust have an approved seal-off fitting. (q) The minimum %tire capacity for windo'.i display lighting shall be lets th-.n 100 acitts per linear font and shall not exce^d six outlets per cir- ct:rt i(,-lu ;nq the convenience re_ ptacles and not more thin onto receptacles inti' :'•:ch Iiyhtr:;3*circuit The mini: :•a size wire for these circuits sh-Il be 20 e;rp. ` I' city. of trio outs _ .shall bo r.quired aL lead o::e above the ore t lc:r All f-.xed lig.hting sh%.11 be vq.ripnc'd '.nth s:ritehes.. ( r ) Ile r•ar-;.:_1� inst-l I ',.; el�•ctricaI amici- h,',:ters 1n bathroo;rs S1. 11 I rn.tali. -I S:J th,t h•,i4rs still nert i,- v, -ily ezoo%'.rrl to car,'-,u;,tih;;! 17:1t.'rr'ls. i;,.;, 'nr"iu.tnec CUnllnt.ICtl - 1 .. put said heaters shall not be installed behind doors, under or near towel racks, or near shower curtains or windo'a curtains. Each heater must be on a separate circuit with a minimuai wire size of No. 12 At -,'G or larger. (s) One branch -circuit for signs shall be provided for each store frontage for each individual occupancy, said outlets to terminate outside, on or near the front of the building. Sign outlets and window lighting shall be controlled by wall switches, (It is suggested that these switches be installed near panel, so that time clock installation, if desired, will be conveniently located and less unsightly.) (t) SuFficient bathroom and toilet lighting must be installed and must be controlled by wall switches only. (u) For protection against rust or corrosion, all steel or iron out- let boxes, junction boxes, cabinets, gutters, and similar type equipment subject to rust or corrosion, shall be protected with a zinc or cadmium coating by either the galvanizing or sherardizing process. (v) Wiring of slim line or end to end fixtures shall be as follows: Asbestos 1,000 volt No. 14 wire or RH No. 12 wire will be accepted for circuit wiring o; fixtures that are installed end to end, to the extent of the supply of that circuit passing through fixture that it supplies. The only permitted use of the fixture as a raceway would be for those fixtures approved by the Underwriters for that purpose; with special raceways, and RH No. 12 wiring would be accepted for additional circuits when installed according to this approval. Gas and oil burning equipment: Each unit shall be on a separate circuit and be provided with a pilot light and switch located near the entrance_ to the room where unit is installed: Minimum wire size No, 12 or larger, (w) Swimming pools: All conduits, junction boxes, reinforcing steel, filter pump equipment, lighting fixtures and similar metallic equipment must be bonded together and connected to a coT-.-rion ground, Metallic parts of ladders and diving boards must also be grounded, All underwater pool lights must be of approved low voltage type. Section 28. FEEDERS. The carrying capacity of each feeder or sub - feeder shall be based on the number of separate circuits which it supplies, conputed as follows: (1) Overhead lighting circuits--assas:ed as having 1,000 watts per circuit for each 15 -amp, circuit. (2) Convenience outlet circuits--assm.2d as having 1,000 watts per circuit. (3) Pion -itemized and heavy duty circuit --specified load for which designed. (4) Underground direct burial circuits shall be adequately sleeved under slabs, sid-:•)alks, roads, flo:)er beds, or :when entering or leaving a building, To the total of these three, such demand factors as permitted by PI E.0 should be applied. Section 29. VOLTAGE DROP. The maxi -um allowable voltage drop shall be as follo'as: (1) Light;nsand Feeders combined, 1% drop frog) point of at- - ,o Service drops to point of distribution (panel) for branch circuits. i;rr; •cw s, 2', fro„ distribution panel to receivers. (2) PO::er--.:'lr and feeders co.mbin=d, 3" fro,!I point of zlttachr;l,enl to s_riice drop, to distribution panel. brancil•es, 17; from distribution point (3) Li,,htir end no:r r co.abinod--Thnaximu,u allo;flble voltage drop an(' p0'r;-�r CU:`"llib_L Shc:ll b,-' 1i. IrJ.a point 01' sr, 'tiiGC e!ltl'AlIC2 t0 pink. (;r�!nc!,''; ,hall ue in arcordi+r,cc uiLh th t!bovc ( rOd . Building Ordinance continued -13- Section 30. Appeals - Decisions of Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Sections 112 and 113 of the Southern Standard Building Code, adopted by reference in this ordinance as part bf the Building Code, are hereby adopted, as modified in the Building Code, and made a part , f this Electrical Code. Section 31. Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals appointed under the provisions of the Building Code is hereby made the Board of Adjustments and Appeals of the Electrical Code. 15. Section 902. 3, Paragraph 1 of the Southern Standard Building Code is hereby amended for use in Indian River County as follows: Buildings exceeding one story and 50 feet in height is changed to buildings exceeding three stories or more. The purpose of this change is to require installation of fire fighting equipment on each floor within reach of the most remote area of the building in accordance with N. F. P. A. (14-1968 Edition). 16. Elevators. All elevators installed in any structure in Indian River County shall be a minimum 300011 elevator, having a carriage size of five feet six inches by seven feet, and a minimum door size of three feet six inches wide. 17. Violations and Penalties. Section 114 is amended to read as follows: "Any person that shall fail to comply with or violate any of the provisions of this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor in the second degree and upon conviction thereof shall be liable by fine or imprisonment as provided by State Law. " 18. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on May 27, 1974.