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ORDINANCE NO. 524
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQLIESTA, FLORIDAa
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, AT ARTICLE HI,
SECTION 6-41 AND 6-42, TO PROVH)E FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
1996 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND THE 1996 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE; PROVIDING FOR PREVAILING STANDARDS IN
THE EVENT OF CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, Florida has adopted uniform building codes
together with certain amendments to the codes which are intended to address specific local
conditions within Palm Beach County, Florida; and,
WHEREAS, new mode] codes have now been published in the several categories
relating to building and construction, and the same have been updated and revised, including
administrative changes, as recommended by the Palm Beach County Building Cade Advisory
Board; and,
• WHEREAS, the Villa e Council of the Villa Te of Te uesta has determined that the
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1996 edition of the National Electric Code and the Uniform. Countywide Amendments thereto,
are consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Development Plan of the Village of Tequesta,
Florida as required by Section 163.3194(2), Florida Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida deems it necessary
and advisable to amend its building and construction codes by adopting the 1996 National
Electric Code and Countywide Amendments as set forth herein,
NOVA', THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQLIESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 6-41 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby
amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the National Electric Code, 1996 Edition
as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Electric Code of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 2. Section 6-42 of the code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby
amended by adopting and incorporating into the code the Uniform, Minimum Countywide
Amendment to the National Electric Code, 1996 Edition, as fully as set forth at length herein.
Section 3. Prevailing standards in the Event of Conflict. It is the intent of this Ordinance
to maintain the highest standards for Building and Construction in the Village of Tequesta.
Therefore, in the event of a conflict between the standards and requirements of the several codes
hereby adopted, the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
Section 4. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict with this or any other part of this Ordinance are
• hereby repealed.
Section 5, Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this
Ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 6. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official
Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall. take effect immediately upon its
passage and approval, as provided by law.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED BY Council Member
Mackail ,who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Hansen ,and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Alexander W. Cameron
• Joseph N. Capretta
Carl C. Hansen
Ron T. Mackail
Elizabeth A. Schauer
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this ~ th day of
May , A.D., 1997.
Mayor of Tequesta
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i beth A. Sch er
ATTEST:
Qo~.~ _ _ ,~ oDD_ ~
• oann Manganiell
Village Clerk
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF
• PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS
FOR THE
1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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CODING:
• Words underlined are additions to the 1996 NEC
Words stricken are deletions to the 1996 NEC
ARTICLE 90 -INTRODUCTION
• 90-10 -INCORPORATION OF STANDARD
The Model Coun 'de Administrative Code is hereb ado ted b reference and is inco orated as
if here' and is irnended to rovide for the administrative as ects of the National Electrical Code and
these amendments thereto.
CHAPTER 1. General
ARTICLE 100 -DEFINITIONS
Scope. This article contains only those definitions essential to the proper application of this Code.
It is not intended to include commonly defined general terms or commonly defined technical terms
from related codes and standards. In general, only those terms used in two or more articles are
defined in Article 100. Other definitions are included in the article in which they are used but may
be referenced in Article 100.
Part A of this article contains definitions intended to apply wherever the terms are used
throughout this Code. Part B contains definitions applicable only to the parts of articles specifically
covering installations and equipmern operating at over 600 volts, nominal. All the definitions as listed
in the latest edition of the Standard Building Code shall be a part of this Code.
A. General
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And/Or: in a choice of two code rovisions signifies that use of both rovisions will satisfy the code
requirement and use of eithe~rovision is acceptable also.
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Electrician: Is a erson who is engaged in the electrical trade or business and who is ualified under
the terms and provisions of this Code.
Electrical A rentice: Is a erson wno is enga eu ui ~~~luil ~._~ ~•~~--•-__ _____
and under the supervision of a iournevman electrician who holds a valid certificate of competency and
who shall be held responsible for the work of such an apprentice.
Journeyman Electrician Is a person qualified bYexperience andlor education to perform work in
the electrical trade. Shall be certified b the Construction Industry Licensing Board of Palm Beach
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Exception No. 2: A single receptacle or duplex receptacle for two appliances located within
• dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved fr ~) ( j e~ lace to
another, and that is cord-and plug connected in accordance with Section 400-7 a 6 , a)(7), or
(a)(8).
Receptacles installed under exceptions to Section 210-8(a)(5) shall not be considered as meeting the
requirements of Section 210-52(g).
(6) Kitchens. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the counter top surfaces.
('n'bt~et-bars All sinks. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the counter top surfaces
and are located within 6 ft. (1.83 m) of the outside edge of .all sinks.
(b) Other than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed
in the locations specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protections for personnel.
(1) Bathrooms. .
(2) Rooftops.
X31 Outdoors.
(41 All sinks Where the receQtacles are installed to serve the counter top surfaces and are
located within 6 ft (1 83 m) of the outside edge of all sinks.
Exception to (3) and (4) above • A single receptacle or duplex receptacle for two appliances
located within dedicated ace or each a Hance that in normal use is not easily moved from o~ie
place to another and that is cord-and~lug connected in accordance with Section 400-%(a1(6), (ai
• L7), or (a)(8). [BCas96-i6j
B. Branch-Circuit Ratings
210-26. A Hance Branch Circuits Dwellin Units . The following an liances shall be installed
on a separate branch circuit (11 air conditioners (21 refrigerators (3) dishwashers. (41 earbase
dis osals 5 microwave ovens and 6 an a fiance rated at or above 1/4 horse ower or 750 watts.
[BCAB 96-21 ]
C. Required Outlets
210-50 General.
~dl Spacing Anv building to be used for other than office occupancies warehouses used
for storage only or dwelling units shall have receptacles installed each twenty (20 feet of
unencumbered wall s ace. All rece tacles shall be Installed at accessible locations and this
accessibili_ shall be maintained resardless of wall fixtures or other modifications. Office occupancies
shall have receptacles installed each twelve (121 feet of unencumbered wall space Receptacles are
not required in warehouses used for storage only.
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~ 120/240 volt single phase three wire svstem.
• Phase "A" -Black
Phase "B" -Red
Neutral -White
208Y/120 volt three phase four wire svstem
Phase "A" -Black
Phase "B" -Red
Phase "C" -Blue
Neutral -White
~ 480Y/277 volt three phase four wire system
Phase "A" -Brown
Phase "B" -Purple
Phase "C" -Yellow
Neutral - Grav
240 delta/120 volt three phase four wire system (open delta)
Phase "A" -Black
Phase "B" -Orange (higher voltage to ground or high leg)
Phase "C" -Red
Neutral -White
Note: A cabinet or enclosure shall be identified by the words "OPEN DELTA"
where internal Phase "B" and neutral conductors are connected.
21~ 20 Feeder Conductors All feeder conductors to ~anelboards shall be installed in an anpro~~ed
raceway In addition all feeder conductors to panelboards with e~ctra circuit spaces in one and two
family dwelling shall include a grounded (neutral) conductor and shall be sized not less than the
equipment grounding conductor specified in section 250-95. ~scas 96-~ & 96-zap
ARTICLE 220 -BRANCH-CIRCUIT,
FEEDER AND SERVICE CALCULATIONS
A. General
220-4 fie) General Lighting Outlets Dwelling Unit In dwelling units. a 15 ampere circuit may
have ten 10) general lighting outlets and a 20 ampere circuit may have twelve (12) general lighting
outlets.
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• ARTICLE 339 -UNDERGROUND FEEDER
AND BRANCH CII2CUTT CABLE
339-3. Use.
Type OF
(b) Uses Not Permitted. Type I1F cable shall not be used (1) as service-entrance cables;
(2) in commercial garages; (3) in theaters; (4) in motion picture studios; (5) in storage battery
rooms; (6) in hoistways; (7) in any hazardous (classified) locations; (8) embedded in poured
cement, concrete, or aggregate, except where embedded in plaster as nonheating leads as
provided in Article 424; (9) where exposed to direct rays of the sun, unless identified as sunlight-
resistant; X101 in systems over 50 volts in other than one and two family dwellings.
Exception: See Section 501-4(b), Exception.
ARTICLE 348 -ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
348-1. Use. The use of listed electrical metallic tubing shall be permitted for both exposed and
• concealed work. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used: (1) where, during installation or
afterward, it will be subject to severe physical damage; (2) where protected from corrosion solely
by enamel; (3) in cinder concrete or cinder fill where subject to permanent moisture unless
protected on all sides by a layer of noncinder concrete at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) thick or unless
the tubing is at least 18 inches (457 mm) under the fill; (4) in any hazardous (classified) location
except as permitted by Section 502-4, 503-3, and 504-20; or (5) for the support of fixtures or
other equipment except conduit bodies no larger than the largest trade size of the tubing. Where
practicable, dissimilar metals in contact anywhere in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the
possibility of galvanic action.
Exception: Alumirrum~ttings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with steel
electrical metallic tubing.
Ferrous or nonferrous electrical metallic tubing, elbows, couplings, and fittings shall be
permitted to be installed in concrete, except for slab on r~, ade in direct contact with the earth, or
in areas subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion protection and judged
suitable for the condition.
(FPN): See Section 300-6 for protection against corrosion.
(FPNI' See Section 250 91(bl Exception Number 3 for sroundins requirements for
exterior use. ~scns 96-1st
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• 300-5. Underground Installations.
Table 300-5 Minimum Cover Requirements, 0 to 600 Volts, Nominal, Burial in Inches
UNCHANGED
Note 6 All service lateral conductors shall be installed in an approved raceway and shall
have 24 inch minimum cover. ~sc,as 96-i i~
ARTICLE 310 -CONDUCTORS FOR GENERAL WIRING
310-2. Conductors.
(c) Restrictions.
~1~ Aluminum and coiner clad aluminum conductors smaller than No. 2 A.W.G.
shall not be installed.
~2) All aluminum and coiner clad aluminum conductors shall terminate in
• approved hv,_press lugs andlor connectors conforming to the manufacturers specifications andlor
the Aluminum Association's installation manual and desien wide,
~3) Aluminum and copper clad aluminum conductors shall not be used for
groundins or bonding.
ARTICLE 333 -ARMORED CABLE
Type AC
C. Construction Specifications
333-21. Grounding. Type AC cable shall include a s~arate copper Qroundins conductor and
shall provide an adequate path for equipment grounding as required by Section 250-51.
Tyne AC cable with a full size ground conductor sized by 250-95 and an outer metal armor or
sheath that is identified as an acceptable Around return path may be used as provided in Article
517-13.
• Tvne AC cable shall be terminated with listed connectors.
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ARTICLE 250 -GROUNDING
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J. Grounding Conductors
250-91. Material. The material for grounding for conductors shall be as specified in (a), (b), and
(c) below.
(a) Grounding Electrode Conductor. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of
copper. , - .The material selected shall be resistant to any
corrosive condition existing at the installation or shall be suitably protected against corrosion.
The conductor shall be solid or stranded, insulated, covered, or bare and shall be installed in one
continuous length without a splice or joint.
Exception No. 1: Splices in busways shall be permitted
Exception No. 2: Where a service consists of more than a single enclosure as permitted
in Section 230-40, Exception No. 2, it shall be permissible to connect taps to the grounding
electrode conductor. Each such tap conductor shall extend to the inside of each such enclosure.
The grounding electrode conductor shall be sized in accordance with Section 250-94, but the tap
conductors shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with the grounding electrode conductors
.specified in Section 250-94 for the largest conductor serving the respective enclosures. The tap
conductors shall be connected to the grounding electrode conductor in such a manner that the
grounding electrode conductor remains without a splice or joint.
• Exception No. 3: It shall be permitted to splice the grounding electrode conductor by
means of irreversible compression-type connectors listed for the purpose or the exothermic
welding process.
(b) Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors.
Exception No 3 • When using electrical metallic tubing in an exterior use, for feeders or
branch circuits an insulated equipment grounding conductor to carry the continuous bond shall
be required.
Chapter 3. Wiring Methods and Materials
ARTICLE 300 - WIItING METHODS
A. General Requirements
300-2 -Limitations.
~c) Permitted Wiring Methods Only those wiring systems listed in Table 300-2 (c) are
permitted for use except as provided by Section 90-2 (c).
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a Eatra S ace. In each branch-circuit anelboard of an one and two family dwelling
there shall be a minimum of two 2 extra s aces for fuse holders or breakers for future use.
(b~ Eatra Raceway An empty raceway tenninatin~ in an accessib_ le attic space or an
em racewa terminatin in an accessible lace either under the floor or to the extenor of the
buildin above finish ade shall be installed. All em raceways installed to the exterior of the
buildinQ~shall terminate above finish grade. ~scaB 9~-ia~
Chapter 5. Special Occupancies
ARTICLE 511- COMIVIERCIAL GARAGES, REPAIR AND STORAGE
511-1. Scope. These occupancies shall include locations used for lubrication facilities, service and
repair operations in connection with self-propelled vehicles (including passenger automobiles,
buses, trucks, tractors, etc.) in which volatile flammable liquids are used for fuel or power.
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ARTICLE 525 CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, FAIRS and SIMILAR EVENTS
B. Installation
525-18. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. - -
. all 125-volt single-phase 15- and 20-
am ere rece tacles installed in .the locations s ecified below shall have ground-fault circuit-
interrupter protection for personnel.
Ll) Bathrooms
~1~ Outdoors
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Village of Tequesta
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Village Manager's Office
MEMt7RANIJvM :
T[;: Thomas ~. Bradfc%rd, Village Manager :'
FRG'1'1: Scott D. Ladd, .Building official ~~~
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L~r~'E: March ZZ, .159?
SUBJEt;"T: L~ra.f t Grdinanee t v update the Vi 11 ages E1 ectri c Cade
Tom, attached are Zfi sets of packets fvr the above referenced
su:b~ect . Each packet ine:l ude~s a copy of the draft ordinance and a
copy of the Countywide amendrrlents to the National E°lectrie Code as
reccomended b.y the Bui1~'.ing Cvde Advisory Board trf .Palm Beach
~o~.4n#-y. This is a housekeeping if-errs that we are reguired to do
Etr<-z.y !~wc~ tc three years i~~ vrde.~ to keep current with our adopted
cons f: r~.+c t..i on C`Odes . G`C3p3 es Gf the proposed National E1 ectri c Code,
2995 edition, a.re avail:~bi~- f:^,r p;.x.hlic :~a,pc°rtic3n at the I3ep.artrrent
v r Comn~urti t sr Level opmea~ t .
plea:~e ;lace this item. for first reading vn a,-~ upcolrtirtg
co~rr3cil 1-neetirg agenda. The Village attorney ryas re~:•iewed t:l~ie draft
crdia~arrc~= ancf has ~pp~c>lecz' ~~ as to legal form and sufficipr:~~:p,
Thank
SB~r,fsdl
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