HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-009RESOLUTION NO. 68- 9
A RESOLUTION adopting building, electrical and plumb-
ing codes for designated aroas,in Indian River County,
Florida-, regulating the Construction, erection, alteration
and repair of buildings, structures or appurtenances
located outside tile corporate limits of municipalities;
providing for said codes to become effective within the
limits of consenting 11junicipalitics; exempting buildings,
structures or appurtenances located outside municipali-
ties and used solely for agricultural purposes by persons
engaged in agriculture; making the provisions of this
resolution severable and providing an effective date.
Tile Board of County COMrDi9sIOncrs of Indian River County, Florida,
resolves:
ARTICLE 1. APPLICAnON 01, Rtysot,.vrION.
Section 1. 'rnis resolution may be cited as tile Indian
RIM' County Building, UAwrical and Plumbing Resolution.
Section 2. sc:oill,". Since the western territory of said county
is remote all(I sparsely settled, tnereby rendering tile application of
this resolution unnecessary and its enforcement economically unfeas-
Ible in such area, this resolution is effective only In the territory of
Indian River County lying outside tile corporate limits of InuniciPali-
ties and cast of the following (W-ScHbed Ifilt".
Begin at the range line dividing Range 37 East and Range
38 East at the south boundary line of Indian River County,
Florida, -,in(] proceed north on toat line to tilt, south line
of Township 3t south; thence west oil that south township
line to the southwest corner of 'township 31 South, Range
37 f2ast; thence north on the range line Which divides
Range 36 Elast and Range 37 East to the north boundary
line of said county.
This resolution shall become effective within tile corporate limits of
any municipality located cast of said line, the governing body of which
enacts an ordinance making the enabling act for this resolution and
this resolution applicable and effective in such municipality.
Section 3. AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION. Nothing contained
in this resolution shall be construed to apply to or effect buildings,
structures or appurtenances located outside the corporate limits of
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40 municipalities and used solely for housing or storing agricultural
animals, supplies, equipment or products by persons, firms or eor-
40 po ations engaged in agriculture.
Section 4. ZONING AND LICENSING. Nothing contained in
this resolution shall be construed to mollify or supersede the provi-
sions of any county resolution or municipal ordinance regulating
zoning or regulating or licensing persons engaged in the building,
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ARTICLE 1I. BUILDING CODE. --
Section 1.. ADOPTION 017, SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING
CODE. Subject to the foregoing limitations and exceptions and sub-
ject to the following modifications, Indian River County hereby adopts
by reference, as a building code for the said county, the Southern
Standard Building Code, 1965 Edition, as prepared by the Southern
Building Code Congress, three copies of which are filed in the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Indian River. County.
Section 2. MODIFICATIONS OF SOUTHERN STANDARD
BUILDING CODE. "rhe following provisions of said Southern Standard
Building Code are hereby modified as follows:
(1) BUILDING OFFICIAL. Section 102. 1(b) is aniended to read:
"The. County Building Official (referred to herein as the
Building Official) shall have had at least ten (10) years'
experience as an architect, engineer, building inspector,
building contractor or superintendent of building construe -
tion for five (5) years of which tic small have been in
responsible charge of work. tin: may be appointed by the
Hoard of County Coninilssioners of Indian River County,
1=lorida (referred to herein as the Chief Appointing
Authority) or he may be constituted County Building Offi-
cial by any contractual agreement or resolution of the
C'.hief Appointing Authority constituting the: Building Offt-
cial of a municipality Clio Building Official of the county.
If appointed, his c nnpI(,)yrnont shall continue during good
behavior and satisfactory service; and lie shall not be
],(,moved except for cats to after hearing on specific
charges before the Chief Appointing Authority."
(2) INSPI"CTORS. Section 102.2 is amended to reads
"With Clic approval of the Chief Appointing, Authority, a
building official appointed by the Chief Appointing Author-
ity may appoint such number of officers, inspectors,
assistants and rather employees as shall be authorized
from time to time. No person shall be appointed as
inspector of construction who has not had at least flve (5)
years' experience as a building inspector, builder,
engineer, architect or as a superintendent, foreman or
competent mechanic in charge of construction. "
(3) UNSAFE BUILDINGS. Section 103.4(a)(3) is amended to
read:
"The owner, agent or person in control shall have the
right to appeal from the decision of Clio Building Official,
as provided hereinafter, and to appear before the Indian
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River County Building Code Board of Adjustments and
Appeals at a specified time and place to show cause why
he should not comply with said notice. "
(4) UNSAFE BUILDINGS, Section 103.4(a)(5) is repealed.
(S) LIABILITY'. Section 103.7 is amendedto read:
"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 resolution, act-
ing for the applicable governing body in the discharge of
Ills duties, shall not thereby render himself liable per-
sonally 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 rewired 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 herein as
The Department of Law) until the final termination of
the proceedings, "
(b) REPORTS. Section :1,03. B Is an'iended to read:
"The Building Official shall annually submit a report to
the County Administrator (herein referred to as the
Chief Administrator) covering the work of the Depart-
ment during the prc:cedi,ng year. Ile shall incorporate
In said report a summary of the decisions of the Board
of Adjustments and Appeals during; said year."
(7) WHEN I'13ltsMIT REQUIRED. Section 105. I(c) is amended
to read-
,. Ordinary
ead:„Ordinary minor, 11011 -structural repairs not exceeding
In cost or Value of labor or materials the :tune of one,
hundred dollars ($10). 00) or one percent (I%) 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 violatc any of the provisions of
this cock: and providt�d ftir thcr that this section does not
apply to plumbing or electrical work. ”
(8) FORM. Section 105.2 is amended by adding thereto the
following additional subsections:
"(c) Each application for a permit shall bear a current
certificate by the County Administrator (sometimes
referred to herein as the Director of Public Works) certi-
fying that (1) the building site, front yard, side yard, rear
yard, minimum floor and parking areas and (2) the build-
ing 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
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applicable regulations established by the county zoning
resolution for 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 licalth Department certifying that said authority
has issued a permit authorizing the construction or in-
stallation shown on the application and plot diagram. "
(9) 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 existing building or structure on the site or lot.
The plot diagram shall show (t) 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 Itne
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 or well shall show the location of the
septic tank, absorption field and well and the location of
the neighboring septic tank, absorption field and well."
(10) EXAMINATION Of? DRAWINGS. Section 105.6 is amended
to read-,
"(a) The Building Official shall examine or cause to be
examined each application for permit art the drawings
and computations filed therewith and shall ascertain by
such examinations whether the construction Indicated
and describctl iri in accordance with the requirements of
this cod(,� and all other pertinent laws or regulations
(sometimes herein referred to is ordinances). "
"(b) Permits Issued upon Architects or Engineers affi-
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davivi—,M—cccept a sworn 5bf-1(Javit
TrFom a registered architect or engineer stating that the
plans submitted conform to the laws as to egress, type
of construction and general arrangement and it accom-
panied by drawing showing HIC structural design, and by
a statement. that the plan,,.; and design conform to the
requirements of this code as to strength, stresses,
strains, loads and stability, he may without any exami-
nation or Inspection accept such affidavit. "
(11) CONTRACTOIiS LICENSE AND BOND. Section 106.2 is
repealed.
(12) 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,
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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 com-
pletion 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 ill hl -3 stead a compe-
tent 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 liou thereof. "
(13) SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FI E.S. Section 107.4 Is amended
to read;
"On all buildings, structures or alterations rewiring a
building permit, as ;yet forth in Section 105, fee
shall be
paid as required at the time of filing application,
in
accordance with the following schedule:
RE:SIDENTIAl, BI.111,i )NGS (New Construction)
Up to 1, 000 cubic feet $
5.00
1, 000 to 2, WO cubic fest
7.50
2, 000 to 5, O00 cubic feet
15.00
5, 000 to 10, O(X) cubic feet
24.00
10, 000 to 20, 000 cubic feet
40.00
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20, OW cubic feet or over - per each
additional I, Ci00 cubic feet
2.00
COMMERCIAL BLAIA'ANCS (New C:onstructimi)
2,000 cubic feet or lea:
i0.O0
2, 000 to 5, 000 Cubic feet
20.00
5, 000 to 25, OW CLIbiC RX't
50, 00
25, 000 to .50, 000 cubic. fact
75.00
50, 000 to 100, 000 cubic feet
125.00
100, 000 cubic feet or over - per cacti
additional 1, 000 cubic feet
1.00
REPAIR AND AI..TT IIATIONS, COMMERCIAL
AND RESIDENTIAL
Minimum Permit for Minor Repairs not to
exceed $100.00
4.00
Each $500.00 or fraction thereafter
2,00
HOUSE:MOV INC;
Up to 5, 000 cubic feet
20.00
5, 000 cubic feet or over
40.00
I -louse moved on same lot
1.0.00
PLUS REPAIRS ON HOUSES MOVED
Up to 2, 000 cubic feet
5.00
2, 000 to 5, 000 cubic feet
1.0.00
5, 000 to 10, 000 cubic feet
20.00
10, 000 cubic feet or over - per each
additional 1, 000 cubic feet
2.00
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GAS TANKS
285 gallons $
2.00
550 gallons
4.50
1, 000 gallons
6.00
Each 1, 000 gallons thereafter
6.00
All wholesale storage tanks based on
cubic contents at Commercial Building
prices.
SCHOOLS
Based on cubic contents on Residential
prices.
AWNINGS
Minimum for 15 feet
3.00
I,incal foot thereafter over public property
.20
Lineal foot thereafter over private property
.10
STORM SHU'rTERS
First 100 square feet
3.00
100-400 square feet
5.00
400-1, 000 square feet
8.00
Over 1, 000 square feet each additional
500 square feet
2,00
SEA WALLS
First 50 feet
10.00
Over 50 feet - per foot
.10
DOCKS
20 feet
5.00
Over 20 feet - each additional 10 feet
1.00
DEMOLITION
500 square feet minimum
4. 00,
500 to 1, 000 square feet
10.00
Over 1, 000 square feet -Iyer thousand
square feet
2.00
FENCES
5.00
ELEVATORS - (For each elevator) - three stories
or less
10.00
Each additional floor over three storks
per floor
3.00
SWIMMING POOLS
Up to 20, 000 gallons
20,00
Each 1, 000 gallons In excess
1. 00
ROOFS
First 100 square feet exempt
100 to 1, 000 square foot
5.00
1, 000 to 2, 000 square feet
9.00
Over 2, 000 square feet - per thousand
thereafter
2.00
ALL PAVING IN CONNECTION WITH RESI-
DENTiAI, OR COMMERCIAL WORK
First 1, 000 square feet
5.00
Each 1, 000 square feet or fraction thereof
up to 10, 000 square feet $ 2,00
Each 1, 000 square feet over 10, 000
square feet 1.00
For any other building or structural work not Innen -
tioned above, the fees required by this chapter or any
other ordinance of the county shall be paid, and all
requirements of this c,tapter and any other ordinance
shall be enforced by tine inspectors specifically charged
with such enforcement, or by tiie Building Inspector if
not otherwise specifically provided for.
The said fees shall include payment for the permit
and for inspection of the work, after the sante shall have
been completed. if tact Building Inspector- stall, upon
his inspection after completion of the work or apparatus,
find that the same docs not conform to and comply with
the provisions of this chapter, he scall notify the Con-
tractor or Owner, indicating the corrc^ctfons required;
and ween he small be notified that the corrections have
been made, he shall again Inspect the work or apparatus
without further charge; but ween extra inspection trips
are necessary, due to any one of the; following reasons,
a charge of $2.00 ,halI be made for each trip:
(a) wrong ad&c°ss;
(b) condemned work, resulting front faulty construc-
tion;
(c) repairs or corrections not made w,ien inspection
is called;
(d) work not ready for inspection when called.
The payment for rc-inspection fees sr,all be made:
before any further permits will bc> issued to the person
owing; same. "
(14) BUII,,DINC 1'IaltMl`I' VAI.i IA" IONS. Scetion 107.5 is
annended to read:
"If, In the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation
of building, alteration or structure appears to be under-
estimated on the application, permit shall be denied,
unless the applic;wt can :show detailed estimated cost to
meet the approval of the Building Official. Permit valu-
ations shall Include total cost, such as plumbing, electri-
cal, meci,anical equipment and other systems.
(15) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS APPOIN'T'-
MENT. Section 111. 1 is amended to read:
"There is hereby established a board to be called the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, wlnicii shall consist
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of five (5) members. It is considered desirable that
one member Of such Board shall be tin architect or
engineer, two members shall have no business con-
nection with the construction industry and shall rep-
resent consumers, and two menibers shall be or have
been active in the trades of general contracting, elec-
trical or plumbing. '17he Board may request the ser-
vices of qualified experts to assist it in technical
questions presented for consideration. The said
Board shall be appointed by the Chief Appointing
Authority (the Board of County Commissioners).
(16) TERM 01' 0171710E. Section M.2 is amended to read:
"The members of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals
first appointed shall be appointed to staggered terms,
two members for one (1) year, one meniber for two (2)
years, one member for three (3) yca rs and one member
for four (4) years. Thereafter, members shall be ap-
pointed for terms of four (4) years. Vacancies ,,hall be
filled for unexpired terms in the manner In which origi-
nal appointments are required to be made. Continued
absence of any member from regular meetings of the
Board shall, at the discretion of the Chief Appointing
Authority, render such inenIber liable to immediate
removal. " 1
(17) Chapter- III, Fliui 1)1S'11ticJ*S, is repeals:((.
(18) ICK FINGS AND FOUNDATIONS - GE'NERAI_ Section
1302, 1 is amended to read:
"Except In the case of temporary
v st,,ucture.,4, footings
;and foundations, UnICSS specifically provided, shall bn
constructed of grillages of stee], of masonry or of rein-
forced concrete in no casu less than 12 Inches below
grade. 111C LISC Of 11101101idliC pourcd slabs and footings
shall be Permitted in accordance with Sound Construction
practices and shall be permitted where justified. Mason-
ry units used in foundation walls and footings shall I)c
laid tip In Type M, S, or N wortjr. The base areas of
aII footings and foundations shall be proportioned as
specified In Section 1302.3. "
(19) APPUNDIX "D" HURRICANE R1 QUIR1.>MENTS. The
provisions of Appendix "D" Hurricane Requirements - are declared
to be mandatory.
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ARTICLE III. ELECTRICAL CODE. --
Section 1. TITLE. The provisions In this article shall con-
stitute and may be cited as "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 install-
ation, alteration, repair and maintenance of electrical wiring apparatus
or equipment for lights, heat�i 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 instal ext in any build-
ing, structure or appurtenance subject to this resolution as well as
the maintenance thereof.
(2) No provision of this code shall be held to deprive: any fed-
eral or state agency or any applicable govc,rnhig body having juris-
diction of any power or authority which It had on the effective date of
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this resolution or of any rerriedy then existing for the enforcement of
tts orders, nor shall it deprive any Individual or corporation of its
legal rights as provided by law.
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Section 4. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL EC:TRICAL COME ADOPTED. Indian
River County hereby adopts by .reference the 1.965 Edition of the
National Electrical Code published by the National Fire protection
Association as an electrical code for the county, subject to the limita-
tions, exceptions anti 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 S. MAINTENANCE. All electrical systems, wiring
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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 home owner
from installing or maintaining electrical wiring apparatus or equip-
ment within his own property boundaries, provided such electrical
work Is done by himself and IS LISC(I 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. ORGANIZA'rION. There is hereby established a
division of the Building Department to be called the E'Rectrical Division,
which shall be in charge of the County Bui Idi rig Official.
Section S. INSPEGI'OR.S. The County Building Official, with
the approval of the Chief Appointing Authority, may appoint such num-
ber of officers, inspectors, assistants and other employee s as shall
be authorized from time to time. No person shall be appointcd as
electrical inspector who has not tiad at least ten (10) years' experi-
ence as an electrical inspector, journeyman electrician, master
electrtclan or competent mechanic in cliarge of electrical construction.
Section 9. DEPUTY. The Building Official may designate as
his deputy an eniployce 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 con-
nection is as a member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, shall
be financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material or appli-
ances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of electrical
installations or in the snaking of plans or specifications therefor un-
less 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; electrical division.
The records of the electrical division► shall be open to public inspec-
tion at all reasonable tithes.
Section 12. REPORTS. The Building Official shall annually
submit a report to the local governing Ilody covering the, work of the
electrical division of the department during the preceding; year.
:lection 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 lie or his duly authorized representative may enter
any building, :structure or premises that is subject to this resolution
to perform any duty Imposed oil him by this coda;.
(2) Upon notice from the Building Official that work or tiny
electrical installation is being done contrary to the provisions of this
code or In a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shalt be Immedi-
ately stopped. Such notice shrill be in writing and shall he 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 appli-
cation or plans on which the permit or approval was based, In all
such cases, no permit fees shall be refunded.
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(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 rehabil-
itation 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 Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section 2 of Article It of
this resolution.
(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 Official to issue permits
for and inspect all electrical wiring apparatus or equipment for lights,
heaE, power and other uses or purposes inside of or attached to build -
Ings, structures or appurtenances subject to this resolution 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 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
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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 conducting or
using current for lights, heat or power is found upon Inspection by
the Building Official or one of his duly authorized assistants to be
especially or immediately lia7ardous 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 rcpair,; have t)cen made
and approved by the (1)unty Building Official'. "
'nic 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 nwdu 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 arc niade
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
misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided by law.
Section 14. REQUI. EMENTS) NOT COVERED BY CODE. Any
requirement necessary for the safety of all existing or proposed
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electrical wiring apparatus or equipment not specifically covered by
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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 enforce-
ment of any of the codes established by this resolution, 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 negli-
gence 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 stilt brought against any officer or employee because of such act
perforined by him in the enforcement of any provision of such codes
shall be defended by the County Attorney (referred to herein as The
Department of Law) until the final termination of the proceedings.
Section 16, PERMITS.
(1) When Required.
(a) No electrical wiring, alterations or changes to existing
systems or the installation of electrical apparatus or equipment for
lights, heat, power or other uses or purposes within or attached to
any building or structure subject to this resolution shall be undertaken
prior to the issuance of a permit therefor.
(b) Ordinary repairs to damaged or broken fixtures, appara-
tus 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 port -nit 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
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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 draw-
ings and specifications. These drawings and specifications shall be
drawn to scale and submitted in duplicate. If approved, one set shall
be returned to the applicant inarked 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.
Section 18. EXAMINATION Oil DRAWINGS. The Building
Official shall cxai,olne or cause to be examined each application for a
permit and the drawings and specifications which may be filed there-
with, and shall ascertain by such examination whether the electrical
Installation indicated and described Is In accordance with the require -
menu; of this code and all other pertinent laws or ordinances.
Section 19. AGI'ION ON APPLICATION.
(1) If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described
in an application for permit and the drawings and specifications which
maybe filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code, and
other pertinent laws in(] ordinances, he shall issue a permit therefor
to the applicant.
(2) If the application for permit and the drawings and specifi-
cations 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, he in writing and shall
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contain the reasons therefor.
Section 20. CONDITION OF THE PERMIT. The Building Offi-
cial 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 s ucil issuance of
a permit prevent the Building Official from thereafter renuiring cor-
rection of errors In plans or in construction, or of violations of this
code. Any permit Issued shall become invalid unless the work author-
ized 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 com-
menced; provided, that for cause, one or more extensions of time
for periods not oxceeding 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, It any, shall have been paid.
(2) If any person commences any work on an electrical instal-
lation before obtaining the necessary permit, lie shall be subject to
the penalty prescribed herein.
(3) When application for permit is approved and before a per-
mit Is Issued, a fee therefor shall be paid based on the following
schedule of rates:
LIGHT OUTLETS
I to 8 outlets, inclusive - minimum $ 3.00
Over 8 outlets, the minimum charge of
$3.00 for the first 8 outlets Plus -
each additional outlet .10
SERVICES
Temporary for construction 2.50
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` V
100 ampere and under $
2.00
Over 100 ampere to 200 alnpere
3.00
Over 200 ampere to 900 ampere
Over 900 ampere to 600 ampere
5.00
Over 600 ampere to 800 ampere
6.00
For each additional 100 ampere (over
800 ampere)
1.00
SERVICE CHANGES
100 ampere and uW er
3.00
Over 100 ampere to 200 ampere
9.00
Over 200 ampere to 400 ampere
5.00
Over 900 ampere _ each additional 100
ampere
.50
swri,ciiBOAROS OR PAN13].JS
By amperes, same as "Services"
EQUIPMENT
1.50
Drop in range
1.00
Range top
1.00
Oven
sign outlet
1.0i)
and all other appliance outlets inspected
in conjunction with rough wiring, Inclu-
ding room space heaters, ceiling heat,
etc. - each
1.011
MOTORS
1. 0
LIP to I 11, P.
2.000
1 to 3 IL 1?.
;3.00
3 to 5 1i. 1'
Over 5 11.1'. tip to it) H, P. - per additional
1.00
10 11.11.
8. 00
Over 10 11. P. - per additional 11. P.
.25
MAC,'111NE'S
X -Ray - Portable, dentist
1.00
X -Ray - Stationary, doctor
5.00
Diathermic: and Electronic outlet
1.00
G1 NI:iRATORS AND rRANSVORMERS
1Wach up to 5 KVA
2.00
Each generator or transformer over
5 KVA through 10 KVA
4.00
Each generator or transformer over
10 KVA through 15 KVA
6.00
Each generator or transformer over
15 KVA through 20 KVA
8.00
Each generator or transformer over
20 KVA through 25 KVA
10.00
Each generator or transformer over
25 KVA through 30 KVA
15.00
Each generator or transformer over
30 KVA
15.00
Generators and transformers, where
located on same floor, fee for largest,
plus $1. 00 for each additional.
1s
WELDING MACHINES
Up to 25 amperes
$ 2.00
Over 25 arnperes to 50 amperes
3.00
Over 50 amperes - plus $1.00 for each
additional 50 amperes or fractional
part thereof
3.00
TRAILER PARKS
Main Service and Sub -Services - as per
"Services"
All other equipment same fees as set forth
In ill other items.
SPECIAL PURPOSE OUTLETS (Commercial)
Popcorn, doughnut, drink machines, coin
music machines, toaster, coffee urn,
deep fryer, refrigerator, display cases
or any other electrical coin operated
machine
Fee each time installed
1.50
Permit No. to be displayed on each
machine
Auto painting - Bake ovens
5.00
Air conditioning heat strips I to 5 K. W.
1.50
11'ach additional 5 K. W. thereafter
1.00
HANGING OF FIXTURl'.`S (Not included in ori-
ginal perujit)
Lights - I thrOLIgil 10 bulb of fluorescent
tubes
1,50
Each additional fixture
.20
COMBINATION
Light fixtures and outlets up through
10 -one Inspection
1,50
Streamers or festoon lights:
first 10 lights
1. 50
Vach additional 10 or traction
.50
111,,,UGNIOLD
l"irst 25 feet
1.00
Each 5 feet thereafter
.20
MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS
Giving permission to do temporary work or to do
general repairs to radio or television, transmitting or
receiving stations, picture shows, carnivals, circuses,
road shows, or similar organizations, a permit fee from
$1.50 to $50.00 -,hall be paid, said fee to be determined
by the electrical inspector.
No permit will be issued for a fee of less than $1.50.
The said fees shall include payment for the permit and
for inspection of work, after the same shall have been
completed. If the electrical inspector shall, upon his
inspection after completion of the work or apparatus,
find that the same does not conform to and comply with
the provisions of this chapter, he shall notify the person
in charge of the work, indicating the corrections required;
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and when he shall be notified that the corrections have
been made, he shall again inspect the work or apparatus
without further charge; but, when extra inspection trips
are necessary, due to any one of the following reasons,
a charge of $3.00 shall be made for each trip:
(a) wrong address;
(b) condemned work, resulting from faulty construc-
tion;
(c) repairs or corrections not made when Inspection
is called;
(d) work not ready for inspection when called.
The payment of re -inspection fee shall be made before
any further permits will be issued to the person owing
same.
WORK STARTED BEFORE PERMIT IS MUED - TtlE FEE
SHALL BE DOUBLI`ItD.
Section 22. INSPEGI`IONS.
(1) All new electrical work, and such )ortions of existing
Installations as may be affected by new work or any changes, shall
be inspected to insure compliance with all the rNuirements of this
code and to assure that the Installation and construction of the elec-
trical 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 can-
not 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 complete -I as Outlined above.
(3) When the electrical work In any building for which a per-
mit has been obtained, if; ready for inspection, It ,;hall be the duty of
the person in charge of work to give notice in writing on forms fur-
ntshed 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
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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) In single family residences, where the contractor requests
partial inspection, a fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be paid for the
partial inspection.
(7) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
use any electric current in or through any wiring apparatus or fix-
tures 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.
(8) The electrical installation or part thereof shall not be
covered until It has been inspccted, testetl 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 th(� Bui Wing, Official.
Section 23. CERTIF ICATT" 017 APPROVAL
(1) Upon the satisfactory completion of the roughing -In Inspec-
tion, 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 elec-
trical 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 (5WO) of a system that does not
conform to this code is remodeled or altered, the entire system ,;hall
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
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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 30 inches, from which point it shall be sleeved
br mechanical protection.
(c) Service masts minimum size 1, 1/2" Rigid Conduit, which
must 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 cquiva-
lent. Electrical metallic tubing may be used from mater socket to
entrance switch, if not exposed to the wcathcr.
(f) Meter rooms shall be provided In all buildings of multiple
occupancy (four or more occupancies) and shall have minimum require-
ments of: 4 to 8 meters --4' x 6' x 7' inside diameter and if the elec-
trical rtnuirements and demand Is larger, the meter room shall be
increased accordingly. This meter room shall be enuipped with a
ventilated door, and approved lock which may be locked only with the
approval of the Electrical Inspector. The meter room shall be acces-
sible 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 main switches, disconnecting
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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 must be located In a con-
venient 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 bath-
rooms, bedrooms, 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 switches shall be plainly
marked so that the division, sub -division, or separate occupancies
of the building which they control can be quickly and positively Identi-
fied. 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 ft. In length. Water pipe systenis 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.
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(in) All current transformer installations shall be color coded
as follows with minimum wire size of #12: 2 red, 2 black, 2 yellow,
and I white common, with number four (4) copper wire to an approved
ground.
Section 26. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION.
(a) The sub -feed to each store must provide at 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 main 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 samo color as the
circuit, except 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) ------------- 4 maximum
Store show window (at 'floor)-------------------- 6 maximum
Display areas In retail stores------------------ 6 maximun)
School Classrooms --------------------------- 6 maximum
Office Space --------------------------------- 4 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 receptacle shall be permitted on a branch circuit
supplying Mogul base light sockets. The conductors for Such circuits
shall be not less than No. 12.
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M 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) M aximum number outlets per circuit for lights and
receptacles:
Light {cutlets---------------- --------- 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Receptacles ----------------------------0 1 12 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 ranges of
8 3/4 KW capacity or less. Conductor size shall be of 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 amperes. Water heaters of 1, 000 watts or over
shall operate on not less than a 208 volt circuit. Nonautomatic water
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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 con-
nections for heaters and replacement of elements shall be readily
accessible. All leads to equipment shall be protected with Greenfield
or equivalent material.
(e) Fixed motors of 1/3 1-1. P. and over shall be wired on
separate circuits. It is recommended that motors of 3/4 1-1. P. and
over be operated on nothing less than a 208 volt circuit. Motors over
3 It P. shall be protected against short circuits and overloading by
approved automatic control devices.
(f) Flexible watertight raceway will be approved for weather-
proof flexible conduit where flexibility is needed.
(g) Short-radlus ells, often referred to as "telaphon&' clig,
shall not be used in a run of conduit over five feet long, measured
from outlet -to -outlet, or from outlet -to -fitting. nerun of pipe shall
be straight and shall not include any additional ON.
(b) A sufficient number of receptacles shall be installed in
every dining -room, breakfast-roorn, living -room, parlor, library,
den, suaroom, rccreation room and bedroom so that any point on the
wall will not be more than six feet distance from a convenient recep-
tacle. 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 rcqtiir(.xl 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 compiled 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.
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(J) For the small appliance load in kitchens, laundry areas,
pantries, dining areas and breakfast -rooms of dwelling occupancies,
one or more branch circuits shall be provided for all receptacle out-
lets (other than outlet for clock) in those rooms, and such circuits
shall have no other outlets thereon. The conductors for such circuits
shall be not smaller than 20 amp. capacity. Tile 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 nailed down, tacked, or
held with strings or other supports, but shall be left free noel clear.
(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 wire polarized plugs, and all portable
electric tool cables snall be of the three -conductor type, and shall
he grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
(n) All electrical switches, panels, wiring and other tempor-
ary 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 switches 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 jot).
(o) Separately metered conductors shall not be installed in
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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 con-
duit 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 20arnp. capacity. A minimum
of two outlets shall be required at least one abov(� the one below. All
fixed lighting shall be equipped with switches.
(r) Permanently Installed electrical space heaters In bath -
rooms 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. trach heater must be on a separate circuit with a mininium
wire size of No. 12 AWG or larger.
(s) One branch-circuit for signs shall be provided for each
store frontage for each Individual occupancy, said outlets to termi -
nate 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 instal-
lation, if desired, will be conveniently located and less unsightly.
and (t) Sufficient bathroom a toilet lighting must be Installed
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and must be controlled by wall switches only.
(u) For protection against rust nr 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 .l, 000 volt No. 14 wire or itlal 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 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 lil i No, i2 wiring would be accepted for
additional circuits when installed according to this approval.
Cas and oil burning equipment- Each unit shall be on a separ-
ate 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 sinillar 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. F l:i✓DERS. The carrying capacity of each feeder
or subfeeder shall he based on the number of separate circuits which
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--spceified load for
which designed.
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(4) Underground direct burial circuits shall be adequately
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 volt-
age drop shall be as follows:
(1) Lighting -- Mains and Feeders combined, 1% drop from
point of attachment to Service drops to point of distribu-
tton (panel) for branch circuits. Branches, 29V, from dis -
tribution panel to receivers.
(2) Power -- Mains and feeders combined, .37, from point of
attachment to service drop, to distribution panel. Branches,
1% from distribution point to receivers.
(3) tAghting and power combined -- The Maximum allowable
voltage drop for lighting and power combined shall be 17,
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 ADJUST-
MENTS AND APPRAIJS. Sections 112 and 113 of the Southern Standard
Building Code, 1965 Edition, adopted by reference In Article 11,
Section I., of this resolution as part of the Building Code, are hereby
adopted, as modified in the Building Code, and matte a part of this
Electrical Code.
Section 31, BOARD OF AD USTMENTS AND APPEAUS. 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.
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ARTICLE IV. PLUMBING CODE. --
Section 1. Subject to the limitations and exceptions in
Article I of this resolution and subject to the following modifications,
Indian River County hereby adopts by reference, as a plumbing code
for the said county, the Southern Standard Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition,
as prepared by the Southern Building Code Congress, three (3) copies
of which are filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Indian River County, Florida.
Section 2. The following provisions of said Southern Standard
Building Code, Part 111, Plumbing, are hereby modified as follows:
(1) Section 102. 1 is amended to read:
"There is hereby established a divisiond the Building
Department to be called the Plumbing Division, which
shall be In charge of the County Building Official (some-
times hereinafter referred to as the Plumbing Official). "
(2) Inspectors. Section 102.2 is amended to read:
"With the approval of the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida (referred to herein as
the Chief Appointing Authority), a Building Official
appointed by the Chief Appointing Authority may appoint
.such nunilwr of officcrs, inspectors, assistants and
other employees as shall be authorized frot'n time to
time. No person shall be appointed as Inspector of
Plumbing who has not had tit least ten (10) years' experi-
ence as a plumbing Inspector, journeyman plumber,
master plumber, engineer or as a superintendetit fore-
man or competent mechanic in charge of plumbing con-
struction. "
(3) Unsafe Installations. Section 103.4 is amended to read:
"All plumbing Installations, regardless of type, which
are unsanitary 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 demo-
lition in accordance with the Procedure as outlined In
Section 103. 4 --Unsafe Buildings, of the Southern Standard
Building Code, as modified by paragraphs 3 and 4 of
Section 2 d Article 11 of this resolution. "
(4) Requirements Not Covered by Code. Section 103.5 is
amended to read:
"Any requirement necessary for the safety, strength or
stability of an existing or proposed plumbing Installation,
or for the safety of the occupants of a building or structure,
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not specifically covered by this code, shall be deter-
mined by the Plumbing Official, subject to appeal to the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals. "
(5) Liability. Section 103.7 is amended to read:
"Any officer or employee, or member of any Board of
Adjustments and Appeals charged with the enforcement
of any of this code, acting for the applicable governing
body In the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby
render himself liable personally, and he is hereby re-
lieved of all personal liability for ordinary negligence
or for any damage that may occur to persons or property
as a result of any act required or permitted in the dig -
charge of his duties. Any stilt brought against any
officer or employee because of such act performed by
him Infthe enforcement of any provision of this code
shall be defended by the County Attorney (referred to
herein as the Department of [Atw) until the final termin-
atton of the proceedings."
(6) When Permit Required, Section 104,1 Is amended to read*
"Any person who desires to connect any plumbing work
with any sewers, sanitary or storm, septic tanks or
sewage disposal of any kind, or private connection or
install fixtures or appliances in new or existing systems)
structures (:.)r prernises, or repair, or add to any exist-
ing plumbing, shall first make, application to the Plumb -
Ing Official and OhUlin the required permit therefor.
Ordinary minor repairs may be made with the approval
of the Plumbing Official without a permit provided that
such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of
this coda.'"
(7) form. Section 104.2 is amended to read:
"Application fora pertrilt shall be made In person. rhe
applicant shall furnish Information as may be required
to complete the application form furnished by the Plumb -
Ing Official. Such application for a permit chat 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 issue(] a permit authorizing the construe -
tion or installation shown on the application and drawings.
(8) 2Kawfijs _ujq_Sp filptions. Section 104.3 is amended
_��qt
to read:
"Whenever, In the opinion of the Plumbing Official, draw-
ings 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 returned to the applicant, marked
'approved', and one set shall be retained and filed as a
permanent record in the office of the Plumbing Official.
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The applicant's approved set shall remain at all times
on the job. Such information on drawings and specifi-
cations 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. Drawings for cacti Application that
involves the construction, installation or modification
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 tank,
absopption field or well. "
(9) t9cliedule of Permit Fees. Section 106.3(a) is amended to
read: "PLUM DINU PLiRMIT FEES
When application for permit is approved and before
a permit is issued, a fee therefor shall be paid based
on the following schedule of rates.
(a) For each fixture roughed in and installed
on new or reconstructed plumbing, or
each fixture outlet roughed in $2.50
(b) For each water heater 2.50
(c) For cacti septic tank to 1, 2tM) gallons 4L 00
For each septic tank over 1, 200 gallons 5.00
(d) For cacti grease trap 2.00
(e) For each sewer connection 4.00
(f) For inspection of rcniode ling or repair:
on wastel soil, vent, drain or sewer pipe s 4.00
(g) For each lawn sprinkivr systetn, air con-
ditioning, refrigeration, or coaling unit,
connected to the city water and sewer 0.00
(h) For each re -inspection made due to the
work being condemned or not being ready
at the time specified 2.00
(1) For each roof drain 2.25
(j) For cash area drain 2.25
(k) For cacti water service connection to a
municipal or private multiple water supply
system:
First meter on cacti lot (within
municipality) 1.00
First meter on cacti lot (outside
municipality to City water system) 4.00
For cacti additional teeter on same
lot .50
(1) Water connection to or outlets for an
appliance or installation not covered by
fixture permit 1.00
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(m) Water connection to outlets for hose or
lawn faucets:
First connection
$1.00
Each additional connection
.50
FIRE CONTROL. SYSTEM
Each hose cabinet
1.00
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Minimum permit fee for each installation
not to exceed $100.00
4.00
Each $500.00 or fraction thereafter
1.00
SWIMMING; POOL CONNECTIONS TO CITY WATER
5.00
GAS (The following shall Include bottle gas)
Icor the first outlet and/or appliance
3.00
For each additional outlet and/or appliance
1.00
For change from a master to an individual
meter
2.00
For multiple meters at one location:
For first meter
2.00
For each additional meter
1.00
For major repairs to gas pipe where no
fixture or appliance installation is
involved
2.00
BOILERS
Minimum permit fee for installations not to
exceed $100.(()
5.00
Each $500.00 or fraction thereafter
2.00
FURNACES AND HEATING EQUIPMENT PI It
UNIT 1N i'l'AI_.1.1a'7
For the first 200, 000 BTU per hour or frac-
tional part
4.00
For cacti additional 100, (K)O BTU per hour
or fractional part
2.00
Note: The rating of furnace and heating
equipment shall i,>c based on the BTU
input of fuel used per hour.
WELLS (Drilling or Digging)
5100
Sprinkler Systems
4.00
WATER STORAGE TANKS (up to 1, 000 gallons)
3.00
Each additional 1, 000 gallons or friction
thereof
1.00
WORK STARTED BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED
- TIIE
FEE SHALL BE DOUBLED.
MECIIANiCAL PERMIT FEES
When application for permit is approved and
before
a permit is Issued, a fee therefor shall be paid based
on the following schedule of rates:
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AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
For the purpose of charging fees,
I ton of refrigeration will equal 12, 000
BTU's per hour or 1 1-1. P. total con-
nected
on-nected load
The first 5 tons or fractional part $5.00
The next 5 tons Lip to and including 10
tons - per ton 1.00
Over 10 tons - per additional ton 2.00
All major repairs or replacements, same
fees as above.
WINDOW UNITS OR WALL UNITS (Where no con-
StrUCtiOn work is involved in the building or
duct work attached)
For the first 5 units each 3.00
For the next 500nits each 2.00
For the next 100 Units - cacti 1.50
All others - cacti 1.00
WORK STARTED BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED - THE
FEE SHALL BE DOUBLED.
(10) Licensing and, �njjZ of Plumbers. Section 109 is repeated.
(11) Allowed Uses. The following uses are expressly allowed:
(a) DWV copppr under floor slab;
(b) One and one-half (t 1/2) Inch trap for washer
Lind drain;
(c) ABS or PVC plastic pipe for drain washer or vent
purposes.
Section 3. APPI"'Al:S - DECISIONS Of 130ARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
AND APPHAI.S. Sections 112 and 113 of div Southern -Standard Build-
ing Code, 1965 Edition, adopted by reference in Article 11, Section 1,
of this resolution as part of the Building Code, are hereby adopted by
reference and made a part of the Plumbing Code.
Section 4. BOARD OF AD[USTMENTS 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 Plw-nbing Code.
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ARTICLE V. ZONING. -- Prior to issuing any permit under
the provisions of this resolution, the Building Official shall require
the applicant to submit a statement issued by the office of the County
Administrator showing that the proposed building, structure or appUr-
tenance complies with all the applicable regulations established by
the County zoning resolution for the district in which the land is
located. Ile certificate of zoning compliance shall show the proposed
use, a plot diagram showing the required building site area, front
yard, side yard, rear yard, minimum floor area, parking area, set-
back from any road, street or highway existing or proposed and the
building height limit specified for the district according to the County
zoning resolution. '11c Building Official shall not Issue any permit
for any proposed building, structure or appurtenance that Is not in
compliance with the zoning stateMCIIL Issued by the office of the County
Administrator. The Building Official shall not otherwise be Involved
in matters pertaining to County zoning.
ARTICLE VI. VALIDITY, This Board has heretofore deter-
mined to adopt a code or codes pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
67-1.513, Laws of Florida, and pursuant thereto this Board did call
a public hearing to be hold not less than thirty (30) days nor more
than sixty (60) days from the date of such determination and notice of
such public hearing was published once each week for four (4) consecu-
tive weeks in the Vero Beach Press journal, a newspaper of general
circulation within Indian River County as will more fully appear by
proof of publication filed with this Board. At said meeting, this
Board did hear all Interested parties and did from time to time recess
such public hearings to subsequent meetings of this Board and did
thereafter at this, a regular meeting of said Board adopt this resolu-
tion. If any part of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the remainder
shall not be affected.
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ARTICLE VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. --This Resolution shall
take effect on the adoption of this Resolution, this day of
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t et t c 1968.
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