That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the Building & Zoning office of the City of Louisburg, Kansas, being marked and designated as the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition including Article 80 as published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Louisburg in the State of Kansas, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any electrical system as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Electrical Code on file at the office of the City of Louisburg, Kansas, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in 4-502.
(Ord. 868; Code 2020; Ord. 1127; Ord. 1144)
The following sections are hereby revised:
ARTICLE 110.5, CONDUCTORS. Article 110.5 of the NEC is hereby amended to read as follows: Conductors. Conductors normally used to carry current shall be of copper.
EXCEPTIONS:
(a) Service lateral conductors, service entrance conductors, and feeder conductors two AWG and larger in all Group R occupancies (as defined by the most currently adopted Building Code) are allowed to be of any type as allowed by this code.
(b) Conductors four AWG and larger in all commercial and industrial occupancies other than Group R are allowed to be of any type as allowed by this code.
ARTICLE 210.12, ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER PROTECTION. Article 210.12 of the NEC is hereby amended to read as follows: Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall be provided as required in 210.12(a), (b), (c), and (d). The arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a readily accessible location.
(a) Dwelling Units. All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20- ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(a) (1) through (6) For these purposes, a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm shall not be considered an outlet and is not required to be on an arc-fault circuit.
(1) A listed combination-type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed to provide protection of the entire branch circuit.
(2) A listed branch/feeder-type AFCI installed at the origin of the branch-circuit in combination with a listed outlet branch-circuit type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed at the first outlet box on the branch circuit. The first outlet box in the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet of the circuit.
(3) A listed supplemental arc protection circuit breaker installed at the origin of the branch-circuit type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed at the first outlet box on the branch circuit where all of the following conditions are met:
a. The branch-circuit wiring shall be continuous from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the outlet branch-circuit arc-fault circuit interrupter.
b. The maximum length of the branch-circuit wiring from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the first outlet shall not exceed 50 ft for a 14 AWG conductor or 70 ft for a 12 AWG conductor.
c. The first outlet box in the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet of the circuit.
(4) A listed outlet branch-circuit type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed at the first outlet on the branch circuit in combination with a listed branch-circuit overcurrent protective device where all of the following conditions are met:
a. The branch-circuit wiring shall be continuous from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the outlet branch-circuit arc-fault circuit interrupter.
b. The maximum length of the branch-circuit wiring from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the first outlet shall not exceed 50 ft for a 14 AWG conductor or 70 ft for a 12 AWG conductor.
c. The first outlet box in the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet of the circuit.
d. The combination of the branch-circuit overcurrent device and outlet branch-circuit AFCI shall be identified as meeting the requirements for a system combination-type AFCI and shall be listed as such.
(5) If RMC, IMC, EMT, Type MC, or steel armored Type AC cables meeting the requirements of 250.118, metal wireways, metal auxiliary gutters, and metal outlet and junction boxes are installed for the portion of the branch-circuit between the branch-circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet, it shall be permitted to install an outlet branch-circuit type AFCI at the first outlet to provide protection for the remaining portion of the branch-circuit.
(6) Where a listed metal or nonmetallic conduit or tubing is encased in not less than 2 in. of concrete for the portion of the branch circuit between the branch-circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet, it shall be permitted to install an outlet branch-circuit type AFCI at the first outlet to provide protection for the remaining portion of the branch circuit.
EXCEPTION: Where an individual branch-circuit to a fire alarm system installed in accordance with 760.41(B) or 760.121(B) is installed in RMC, IMC, EMT, or steel-sheathed cable, Type AC or Type MC, meeting the requirements of 250.118, with metal outlet and junction boxes, AFCI protection shall be permitted to be omitted.
(b) Dormitory Units. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets and devices installed in dormitory unit bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, closets, bathrooms, and similar rooms shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12 (a) (1) through (6).
(c) Guest Rooms and Guest Suites. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets and devices installed in guest rooms and guest suites of hotels and motels shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12 (a) (1) through (6).
(d) Branch Circuit Extensions or Modifications – Dwelling Units. In any of the areas specified in 210.12(a) or (b), where branch-circuit wiring is modified, replaced, or extended, the branch-circuit shall be protected by one of the following:
1. A listed combination-type AFCI located at the origin of the branch circuit.
2. A listed outlet branch-circuit type AFCI located at the first receptacle outlet of the existing branch circuit.
EXCEPTION: AFCI protection shall not be required where the extension of the existing conductors is not more than 6 ft and does not include any additional outlets or devices.
ARTICLE 111, PERMITS. A new Article 111 of the NEC is hereby added to read as follows:
PERMITS.
111.1 Permits. Permits shall be issued in accordance with 2018 IBC and IRC, Chapter 1.
111.2 Permit Fee Schedule. Insert Fee Schedule
ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE
Electrical Service 600 volts or less and not over 200 amps........... $50
Electrical Service 600 volts or less 201 amps to 1000 amps.......... $75
Electrical Service over 600 volts or over 1000 amps.................. $125
Sign Electrical........................................................................... $44
Temporary Power Service.......................................................... $50
All other electrical permits......................................................... $50
Inspections outside of normal business hours $50/hour (2 hour minimum).
(Ord. 868; Code 2020; Ord. 1127; Ord. 1144)
The violation of this article by any person, whether owner, tenant, contractor or other person, shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for each offense. In case any activity is, or is proposed to be, used in violation of this article, the Building Inspector, City Attorney, or other appropriate authority of the municipality may, in addition to other remedies, institute injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful activity.
(Ord. 868; Code 2020; Ord. 1127; Ord. 1144)