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 Annapolis
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 17. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
 Chapter 17.16. ELECTRICAL CODE

§ 17.16.010. National Electrical Code adopted.  

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  • The National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA #70), a copy of which is on file, is adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Annapolis with the following amendments:

    A.

    Insert the following new sections:

    Section 110.12(C) Abandoned Cables. The accessible portions of abandoned cables, conduits, and raceways shall be removed.

    B.

    Insert the following new sections:

    300.3(E) No aluminum conductors or copperclad aluminum conductors smaller than number six A.W.G. shall be installed in any installations.

    C.

    Strike section 394.10 of the National Electrical Code and insert the following:

    394.10 Uses Permitted: Existing concealed knob-and-tube wiring shall be permitted to remain in use unless the authority having jurisdiction deems the wiring unsafe.

    Strike section 394.12 and insert the following:

    394.12 Uses Not Permitted. Concealed knob-and-tube wiring shall not be installed, modified or extended for all new or existing uses, under new work, remodel, renovations, alterations and additions.

    D.

    Section 408.59 Switchboards of one thousand amperes or larger. Switchboards having a capacity of one thousand amperes or larger shall receive periodic cleaning and preventative maintenance minimum every five years to minimize the possibility of fire or catastrophic failure. Cleaning and maintenance schedule includes coordination of shut down with the utility company and shall include the following requirements:

    1. Vacuum entire interior of switchboard or gear;

    2. Clean bussbars and contacts with suitable nonconductive solvent;

    3. Lubricate all moving mechanisms;

    4. Check conductors for abrasions;

    5. Torque bussbars and conductors connections to manufacturer recommended specifications;

    6. Replace worn, damaged or deteriorating components;

    7. Submit report of preventive maintenance performed to electrical inspector within thirty days.

    Prior to the issuance of a preventative maintenance electrical permit the licensed electrician shall receive a preventative maintenance summary of requirements on forms established by the Department of Planning and Zoning which shall be completed and returned for approval.

    Fees. A fee as established by resolution of the City Council shall apply to a preventative maintenance electrical permit.

    Violation—Penalty. A person who violates this section is subject to penalties established under Section 17.16.110.

    E.

    Strike section 410.36(B) and insert the following:

    410.36(B) Suspended ceilings. All lay in light fixtures will require independent suspension to insure that the fixture will not drop more than nominally two or three inches when the framing members no longer provide the support. The minimum wire size shall be 12# S.W.G. firmly secured to the building structure and the light fixture. All two by four foot (2′ × 4′) lay in fixture and two by four foot (2′ × 4′) lay in fixtures shall be supported at opposite corners. Recess lighting and exit lighting shall have at least one support wire installed.

    F.

    Insert the following new section:

    555.19(A)(5) Voltage. Shore power receptacles shall not be supplied by voltages other than 120/240 volt single phase service types for line to line loads.

    G.

    Insert the following new section:

    760.46 Exception No. 3 NPLFA cables installed exposed or concealed behind accessible suspended ceilings. Cable shall not be installed, exposed, or concealed behind accessible suspended ceilings unless they are installed in listed raceways or conduits that provide physical protection to the conductors.

    H.

    Strike section 760.130(B)(1)(B)(2) [and] insert the following new sections:

    760.130(B)(1) Cable splices or terminations shall be made in listed boxes or enclosures. PLFA cables shall not be installed, exposed, or concealed behind accessible suspended ceilings unless they are installed in listed raceways or conduits that provide physical protection to the conductors.

    (Ord. O-28-04 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. O-38-01 § 1 (part): Ord. O-56-95 § 1 (part): Ord. O-32-91 § 1 (part): prior code § 6-23)

(Ord. No. O-21-10 Amended, § I, 11-8-2010; Ord. No. O-12-16 Amended, § I, 5-23-2016; Ord. No. O-50-16 Amended, § I, 2-13-2017)