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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-17INDIAN RIVER CCUt, ,.� ORDINANCE NO. 80- 17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ORDINANCE 74-11 OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UPDATING THE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY INDIAN RIVER COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that Indian River County Ordinance 74-11 is hereby amended by the adoption of the Standard Building Code, 1979 Edition, as printed by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., which 1979 Edition is by reference hereby adopted as the Building Code of Indian River County, Florida, with the following modifications: Section I. 1. Agricultural Exemption. Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall be construed to apply to or affect building, structures, or appurtenances located outside the corporate limits of municipalities and used solely for housing or storing agricultural animals, supplies, equip- ment 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. When 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 (1%) 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 with all applicable regulations established by the county zoning ordinance in the district in which the land is located." "(d) Each application for a permit that involves the con- struction, 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 will 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 Diagram. 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 BdAilLig Ordinance continued -2- existing building or structure on the site or lot. The -plot diagram shall show (1) the building, front yard, side yard, rear yard, floor and parking areas, (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. The Building Official or the County Administrator may also require a boundary line survey, if necessary, prepared by a qualified surveyor. The plot diagram for each application that involves the construction, installation or modification of a septic tank or 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 muni- cipal license for Indian River County, as a contractor, general con- tractor, 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 subpara- graph (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 468.1.05(2) (b). (c) No residential building contractor shall be authorized to do business in Indian River County, Florida, after the effective date of this ordinance unless he has qualified under 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 Cormis- sioners of Indian River County; Florida by Resolution. One-half of the Building Ordinance continued: =3 - 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." 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 15) 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 Admustment 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. 'The First Paragraph of 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 N 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 man- datory. 14. Electrical Code. Section 1. Title. The provisions in this article shall constitute and may be cited aas "The Electrical Code" hereinafter referred to as "this code." Section 2. Code Remedial. This code is remedial and shall be construed to secure the beneficial interests and purposes 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 provisions of this code shall apply to all electrical construction, installation, alteration or repair and to all electrical equipment and materials, used, connected to or installed in any building, structure or appurtenance subject to this ordinance as well as the maintenance thereof. (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 power or authority which it had on the effective date of this ordinance or of any remedy then existing for the enforce- ment of its orders, nor shall it deprive any individual or corporation of its legal rights as provided by law. Section 4. National Electrical Code Adopted.` Indian River County hereby adopts by reference the National Electrical Code published Building Ordinance continued 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, oball 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 9wner, Nothing in this code shall prevent any homeowner from installing Ur -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 privlege 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 Divi - Bion, 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 com- petent mechanic in charge of electrical construction. Section 9. Deputy. The Building Official may designate as i his deputy an employee n 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 em- ployee connected with the department, except one whose only connection is as a member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, shall be finan- cially interested in the furnishing or labor, material or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of electrical instal- lations or in the making of plans or specifications therefor unless he is the owner of such building. No such officer or employee shall engage iti 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 electrical 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. Section 13. Powers and Duties of Building 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 hum by this code. (2) Upon notice from the Building Official that - work or any electrical installation is being done contrary.to the provisions of r LIA- Building Ordinance continued -5- this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work.shall be im- mediately 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 emergency 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 or tpye, 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 outlined 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 occupants 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 Officih•1 to issu: permits for and inspect all electrical 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 fix- tures 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 and apparatus conducting or using electric current for lights, heat or power; and when said con- ductors 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. (9) Whenever any wiring apparatus or fixture con- ducting or using current for lights, heat or power is -found upon in- spection by the Building Official or one of his duly authorized assist- ants 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 "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'." The Building Official must be notified when repairs are -completed. After such notice is posted, nb person shall close the switch or cir- cuit breaker or use or attempt to use any current through such wiring apparatus or fixture that has been condemned until necessary repairs- Building Ordinance continued -6- 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 ap- paratus or fixture is located and such supply wire shall be dis- connected and the current cut off until necessary repairs are made and approved by the Building Official. (10) Any person, firm or corporation failing or re- fusing to comply with any of the previsions of this section shall be guilty or a misdemeanor in the second degree and subject to fine or imprisonment provided by law. Section 14. Requirements Not Covered By Code. Any re- quirement necessary for the safety of an existing or proposed elect- rical 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 pro- ceedings. Section 16. Permits. (1) When Required. (a) No electrical wiring, alterations or changes to existing systems or the installation of electrical apparatus or equip- ment for lights, heat, power or other uses or purposes within or attached to any building or structure subject to this ordinance shall be under- taken prior to the issuance of a permit therefor. (b) Ordinary repairs to damaged or broken fixtures, apparatus or equipment shall not require a permit. (c) Where 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 authorized agent. Section 17. Drawings and Specifications. Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Official, drawings and specifications are needed to show definitely 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 drawn to scale and submitted in duplicate. If approved, one set shall be re- turned to the applicant marked approved, and one set shall be retained and filed as a permanent record in the office of the Building Official. The applicant's approved set shall remain at all times on the job. Such information or drawings and specifications shall be specific, and this code shall not be cited as a whole or in part, nor shall the term "legal" or its equivalent be used as a substitute for specific information. 4 Building Ordinance corrtinued -7- Section 18. Examination Of Drawings. The Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined each application for a permit and the drawings and specifications which may be filed therewith, and shall ascertain by such examination whether the electrical in- stallation indicated and described is in accordance with the require- ments of this code and all other pertinent laws or ordinances. Section 19. Action On Application. (1) If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the drawings and specifications which may be filed therewith conform to the require- ments of this code, and other pertinent laws and ordinances, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. (2) If the application for permit and the drawings and specifications which may be filed therewith describe work which does not conform to the requirements of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances, the Building Official shall not issue a permit, but shall return the drawings to the applicant with his refusal to issue such a permit. Such refusal, shall, when requested, 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, without 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 this code. Any permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by it shall have been commenced within six (6) months after its issuance, or if the work 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 more extensions of time for periods not exceeding ninety (90) days, each, may be allowed in writing by the Building Official. Section 21. Schedule Of Fees. (1) No permit shall be valid until the fees prescribed in this section shall have been paid; nor shall an amendment to a permit be approved until the additional fees, if any, shall have been paid. (2) If any person commences any work on an electrical installation before obtaining the necessary permit, he shall be sub- ject to the penalty prescribed herein. (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 installations as may be affected by new work or any changes, shall be in- spected to insure compliance with all the requirements of this codeoand to assure that the installation 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 junctions 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 instal- Building Ordinance continued -8- lation shall be considered ready for inspection until completed 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. Service switch and distribution panel must be set and wired. (5) In large and complicated jobs, the work may be inspected in sections, on the approval of the Building Official. (6) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or - corporation to use any electric current in or through any wiring appa:- ratus or fixtures for light, heat or power 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 covered 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 Approval. (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 of 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. Section 24. Existing Installations. (1) If more than fifty percent (50%) of a system that does not conform to this code is remodeled or altered, the entire system shall be reconstructed 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 code. Section 25. Service Entrance Standards. (a) All services shall be run in approved threaded conduit, minimum size one and one-half (1 1/2) inch rigid conduit to be run as a mast through the roof, unless written approval is obtained from the electric utility department. (b) Underground services may be run with approved cable at a minimum depth of thirty (30) inches, from which point it shall be sleeved for mechanical protection. (c) Service masts minimum size 1 1/2 inch Rigid Con- duit, which must be properly secured and have a minimum clearing 30 inches, from which point it shall be sleeved for mechanical protection. Building Ordinance continued -9- (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. Electrical metallic tubing may be used from meter socket to entrance switch, of not exposed to the weather. (f) Meter rooms shall be provided in all buildings of multiple occupancy (four or more occupancies) and shall have a minimum requirements of: 4 to 8 meters --4' X 6' X 7' inside diameter and if the electrical requirements 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 room shall be accessible to all occupancies of the building at all times. The meter shall be provided with adequate ventilation. The purposes of this room shall be to house and main switch or main switches, disconnecting equip- ment 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 con- struction 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 must be located in a convenient and readily accessible place inside the building when a meter room is not available. The service disconnecting switch or switches, and other disconnecting equipment located in enclosed or semi -enclosed porches not exposed to the weather, shall be considered as being located inside the building. (h) Service disconnect shall be located at the nearest point of service entry not to exceed 25 feet and shall not be installed in bathrooms, bedrooms, closets or kitchen cabinets. (i) All 220 volt circuits must be protected with car- tridge fuses or double pole breakers. (j) All main switches and sub -main switches shall be plainly marked so that the division, sub -division, or separate occu- pancies of the building which they control can be quickly and posi- tively identified. The mark of identification shall be securely affixed to the switch to prevent its loss or 'misplacement. (k) All service grounds shall be equipped with ground rods, not less than 8 feet in length. Water pipe systems will not be allowed. (1) The service and equipment ground must be taken from the nearest possible point of the system service after the service is attached to the building. This ground must start at the meter socket, main switch or C. T. can. Point of attachment of ground clamps or approved ground connectors shall be readily accessible, and shall not be in attics, under floor or behind any equipment. (m) All current transformer installations shall be color coded as follows with minimum wire size of ()12: 2 red, 2 black, 2 yellow, and 1 white common, with number four (4) copper wire to an approved ground. Section 26. Commercial Construction. Building Ordinance continued -10- (a) The sub -feed to each store must -provide a least three -wire, single-phase current or four -wire, three=phase current of 60 ampere capacity, and the conductor size shall be not less than No. 4. The conduit raceway shall be not less than one and one-fourth inch trade size. (b) The sub -feeder to each store must be protected in the meter room with an approved indicating -type of circuit breaker or a fused switch of not less than 60 ampere capacity, capable of properly fusing No. 4 conductors to,maintain switch on panel in each store. (c) Color Code. On all multi -wire, lighting branch circuits, color code will be required in compliance with sections 210.4 and 210.5 of the National Electrical Code. Switch legs will be considered as the hot wire of the circuit, and must be of the same color as the circuit, except three and four-way travelers may be or different color. (d) Convenience outlets per circuit: Beuty parlors, etc: ------------------------2 maximum Barbershops --------------------------------3 maximum Medical, dental and similar offices --------3 maximum Store show window (for spot lights) --------4 maximum Store show window (at floor) ---------------6 maximum Display areas in retail stores -------------6 maximum School classrooms --------------------------6 maximum Office Space -------------------------------4 maximum Storage Space ------------------------------3 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 receptacle shall be permitted on a branch circuit sup- plying Mogul base light sockets. The conductors for such circuits shall be not less that 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. and receptacles: (g) Maximum number outlets per circuit for lights Liaht Outl_Pts------------------------- q a 7 A g n i �) 1 n Receptacles ---------------------------0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Section 27. General Requirements. (a) Approved rigid metal conduit surface metal raceways or electrical -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, commercial buildings, manufacturing 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 power circuit. (c) The wiring for all electric ranges shall be a minimum wire capacity of 40 amperes, to an approved receptacle, for ran- Building Ordinance continued -11- ges of 8 3/4 KW capacity or less. Conductor size shall be or at least 30 ampere capacity. When 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 wire capacity of 20 aperes. Water heaters of 1,000 watts or over shall operate on not less than a 208 volt circuit. Nonautomatic water heaters shall be equipped with a pilot light and indicating switch. The switch and pilot light shall be located in a conspicuous place inside the building, preferably in the kitchen or hall. Points of electrical-connections for heaters and replacement of elements shall be readily accessible. All leads to equipment shall be pro- tected with Freefield or equivalent material. (e) Fixed motors of 1/3 H. P. and over shall be wired on separate circuits. It is recommended that motors of 3/4 H. P% and over be operated on mothing less than a 208 volt circuit. Motors over 3 H. P. shall be protected against short circuits and overloading by approved automatic control devices. (f) Flexible watertight raceway will be approved for weatherproof flexible conduit where flexibility is needed. (g) Short-radius ells, ofter referred to as "telephone" ells, shall not be used in a run of conduit over five feet long, measured from outlet-to-outlet, or from outlet-to-fitting. The run of pipe shall be straight and shall not include any additional ells. (h) A sufficient number of receptacles shall be installed in every dining -room, breakfast -room, living -room, parlor, library, den, sunroom, recreation 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 room, 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 complied with in residential occupancies, additional recetpacles may be installed in any one room without an increase in the number of branch circuits, provided the possible demand has not been increased. (j) For the small appliance load in kitchens, laundry - areas, pantries, dining areas and breakfast -rooms of dwelling occupan- cies, 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 with the table in Section 26(g). (k) Portable cords attached to music boxes, marble machines, floor or table lamps and other similar equipment, shall not exceed six feet in length when measured from the equipment to the outlet supplying its current. Cords shall not be mailed down, tacked, or held with strings or other supports, but shall be left free and clear. (1) All stairways and parts of buildings under demolition, errection or repair shall be adequately lighted while persons are engaged at work. Building Ordinance continued -12- (m) All electrical outlets used for -portable electrical tools shall be provided with three wire polarized plugs, and all por- table electric tool cables shall be of the three -conductor type, and shall be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code. (n) All electrical switches, panels, wiring and other temporary electrical equipment shall be maintained in a safe and ser- viceable 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 switched controlling temporary light and power, except emergency lighting such as barricades and walkways shall, when considered necessary by the Electrical Inspector for safety to life and property, be locked in the "off" position where there is no qualified electrician on the job. (o) Separately metered conductors shall not be installed in the same raceway, except in load gutter in meter room. (p) In the wiring of cold -storage plants and rooms or buildings of similar character, all wires used for light, heat or power shall be installed in rigid galvanized or sherardized metal threaded conduit, and galvanized metal outlet boxes, cut-out and distribution cabinets and fittings installed. Conduits shall be installed in such manner that they will drain to the outlets and cabinets conductors installed in conduit must comply with the National Electrical Code Standard for damp or wet locations. All conduits entering or leaving refrigeration boxes must have an approved seal -off fitting. (q) The minimum wire capacity for window display lighting shall be not less than 100 watts per linear foot and shall not exceed six outlets per circuit including the convenience receptacles and not more than two receptacles with each lighting circuit. The minimum size wire for these circuits shall be 20 amp. capacity. A minimum of two outlets shall be required at least one above the one below. All fixed lighting shall be equipped with switches. (r) Permanently installed electrical space heaters ire bathrooms shall be installed so that heaters will not be easily exposed to combustible materials. But said heaters shall not be installed behind doors, under or near towel racks, or near shower curtains or window curtains. Each heater must be on a separate circuit with a minimum wire size of No. 12 AVJG or larger. (s) One branch -circuit for signs shall be provided for each store frontage for each i nri i vi rbial occu a77ry. ga i rl nntl Pts 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 outlet 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 R[I No. 12 wire will be accepted for circuit wiring of fixtures that are installed end to end, to the extent of the supply of that circuit passing through fixture Building Ordinance continued -13- 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 accep- ted for additional circuits when installed according to this approval. shll a separate circuitsanddbelprovidedgwithlampilot lightent: Eachunit and switchbe on located near the entrance to the room where unit is installed. Min imum 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 common 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 iihich it supplies, computed as follows: (1) Overhead lighting circuits --assumed as having 1,000 watts per circuit for each 15 -amp. circuit. (2) Convenience outlet circuits --assumed as having 1,000 watts per circuit. (3) Non -itemized and heavy duty circuit --specified load for which designed. (4) Underground direct burial circuits shall be adequatel• sleeved under slabs, sidewalks, roads, flower beds, or when entering or leaving a building. To the total of these three, such demand factors as permitted by N. E. C. should be applied. Section 29. Voltage Drop. The maximum allowable voltage drop shall be as follows: (1) Lighting --Mains and Feeders combined, 1% drop from point of attachment to Service drops to point of distribution (panel) for branch circuits. Branches, 2% from distribution panel to receivers. ( of attachment toservice drop, ntoadistribution nd feders opanel. Branches,mbined, 3% from 1% from distribution point to receivers. (3) Lighting and power combined --The maximum allowable voltage frop for lighting and power combined shall be.1% from point of service entrance to final distribution point. Branches shall be in accordance with the above allowable voltage drop. Section 30. Appeals - Decisions of Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Sections 112 and 114 of the Southern Standard Building Code, adopted by reference in this ordinance as part of the Building Code, are hereby adopted, as modified in the Building Code, and made a part of 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 Elect- rical Code. 15. Section 902.3, Paragraph 1 of the Southern Standard Building 14 Building Ordinance Continued -14- 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 3000# 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 imprison- ment as provided by State Law." Section II. This Ordinance hereby repeals all Ordinances in conflict herewith. Section III. Effective Date. to law. This Ordinance shall become effective according This Ordinance shall take effect April 28, 1980. STATE OF FLORIDA INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TH15 IS TO CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE, FR-EDoASnWRIGHT, CLERK BY DA�E