The code known as the “National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition,” recommended by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this article, save and except such portions as are hereinafter or may hereafter be deleted or amended, as authorized an in the manner prescribed by the statutes of the State of Kansas.
(Ord. 1861; Code 2010)
The National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, shall have the following sections deleted:
(a) Table 300.5, Column 1, Direct Burial Cables or Conductors shall be deleted in its entirety.
(b) Article 527.6(A) Ground-Fault Protection for Personnel. (A) Receptacle Outlets. Shall have the reference to 30-amprere receptacle outlets deleted.
(Ord. 1861; Code 2010)
The National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, shall have the following additions:
Article 210.23(A) 15- and 20-Amprere Branch Circuits. No more than eight (8) devices shall be installed on any 15-Amprere Branch Circuit nor more than twelve (12) devices shall be installed on any 20-Ampere Branch Circuit. For the purpose of this article, switches and devices which do not utilize or supply power shall not be counted as devices.
Article 230.27 Means of Attachment. It shall be the responsibility of the electrical contractor to provide and install the means of attachment for the service entrance conductors.
Article 230.70(A)4 Commercial and Industrial Locations:
1. Located inside the building within six (6) feet of an unlocked exit door to the exterior of the building. The exit door shall be marked “Electrical Main Disconnect” and an arrow pointing the direction of the disconnect from the door. The Safety Department shall be provided a key to this door if it is to be locked.
2. Located on the exterior of the building in a rain tight enclosure. The disconnects may be locked, provide the Safety Department can use standard bolt cutters to open the enclosure (panel).
3. Located at the utility pole or pad mounted transformer. The disconnects may be locked, provided the Safety Department can use standard bolt cutters to open the enclosure (panel).
Article 230.70(A) 4 Residential Locations. Where the main electrical panel is located as to require more than fifteen (15) feet of unfused service entrance conductors inside a residential dwelling or structure, there shall be installed a main disconnecting device on the exterior of the dwelling or structure. (FPN) The electrical panel is considered a subfed panel and must be connected to the main disconnect on the exterior of the dwelling or structure with four (4) wire grounded conductors.
Article 300.5(A) Direct Buried Cable. Direct Buried Power Cables are not permitted in this jurisdiction. All Power cables installed underground shall be installed in raceways approved (Listed) for Direct Burial.
Article 300.5(A) 1 Conduit Sizing. All service conductors shall be installed in conduit as follows:
100 Ampere, Single-Phase - 2-inch conduit.
200 Ampere, Single-Phase - 3-inch conduit.
Three-Phase shall be installed in accordance with Electrical Distribution Department Requirements.
Article 590.4(D) Receptacles. All temporary construction services shall have installed a standard NEMA L6, 30-Ampere, 250-volt, 2 pole, 3 wire receptacle and all cords shall have installed a standard NEMA L6, 30-Ampere, 250-volt, 2 pole, 3 wire grounding type twist lock cap.
Article 430.1(A) Horsepower Rating. All motors of three (3) horsepower or larger shall be three-phase rated where three-phase power is supplied by this jurisdiction. Existing motors of three horsepower or larger which are single-phase shall remain in service until such time as the motor or unit is replaced by a three-phase motor or unit. Written permission by the Building Official is required to install or replace single-phase motors or units when three-phase power is available.
Article 336-4 uses not permitted. Occupancies in districts zoned Commercial or Industrial except for Single-Family Dwellings.
Section 1206 – Inspections. (A) All mobile home and manufactured home units moved into the City of Augusta, Kansas, shall require a gas connection inspection. The mobile and manufactured home unit’s internal gas piping shall be tested according to the provisions set forth in Section 1206 (c)(2) by a Master Plumber as licensed by the City of Augusta, Kansas.
(Ord. 1861; Ord. 1663; Code 2010)
The National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, shall have the following amendments:
(a) Article 527.6(A) Receptacle Outlets. Shall have the first sentence amended to read: “All 125 volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampre receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel.”
(Ord. 1861; Code 2010)