2026-011 - Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article 4.02, “Construction Codes and Standards,” of the Code of Ordinances; repealing the adoption of the 2021 International Building Code

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§ 4.02.183. through § 4.02.210. (Reserved) DIVISION 8 Electrical Regulations § 4.02.211. National Electrical Code adopted. (a) Definition, For purposes of this division, "National Electrical Code" shall mean the 2820 2023 National Electrical Code (Also known as NAFPA 70 and sometimes referred to as the NEC), including any and all amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2020 2023 National Electrical Code adopted. (b) Adoption; applicability. In conformance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter 214, subchapter G, sections 214.211 through 214.214, the 220 2023 National Electrical Code shall be and is hereafter adopted as the municipal commercial electrical construction code for the city. The 2920 2023 National Electrical Code shall apply to all commercial electrical construction applications within the city. The city council may establish procedures to adopt local amendments to the National Electrical Code and for the administration and enforcement of the National Electrical Code. (c)Copies on file. Copies of the 2020 2023 National Electrical Code will be maintained on file in the office of the planning and development depaFtment Buildin Safety, and may be viewed at Fi,ee Access NFPA... a NationalElectricali("'ode and the provisions thereof shall be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other structures within the corporate limits of the city. § 4.02.212. Amendments. The 20;10 2023 National Electrical Code adopted by section 4.02.211 shall be amended as set forth in A-;;AreQ-1-9 Attachment G,, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. § 4.02.213. Repair of dangerous equipment and installations; disconnection of service. (a) When any electrical equipment is found by the electrical inspector to be dangerous to persons or property because it is defective or improperly installed, the person owning the electrical equipment shall be notified, in writing, and shall have any changes or repairs made, as required by the electrical inspector, which will place such equipment in safe condition. If such work is not completed within the period specified by the inspector in the notice, the inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order the disconnection of electric service to the dangerous equipment. (b) If, in the judgment of the electrical inspector after inspection, any electrical installation is unsafe or dangerous to persons or property, the inspector shall have the power to cause such electrical installation to be disconnected from the source of electrical energy supplying the same, in which event he shall notify Oncor of such action. Thereafter, it