HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2821 - Amends Ch. 16.12, electrical code (16.12)CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS IN TITLE 16.12 OF
THE MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE (MMC) RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL AND
CITIES ELECTRICAL CODE
AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, the Marysville Municipal Code establishes the adoption of the Marysville Electrical Code;
and
WHEREAS, RCW 19.28 reqUires cities that enforce the electrical code to adopt a code the is equal,
higher or better than the State Electrical Code; and
WHEREAS, the State has adopted and amended the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC), while the
Marysville Electrical Code is based on the 2005 NEC; and
WHEREAS, the MyBuildingPermit.com and the Washington Association of Building Officials' electrical
committee has created a new code called the Washington Cities Electrical Code which adopts the 2008 and
better addresses the concerns of cities;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Marysville do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 16.12 is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 16.12
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND THE WASHINGTON CITIES ELECTRICAL CODE.
Sections
16.12.010 Adoption NEC and WCEC/Code Conflict Resolution.
16.12.015 Amendments made in the National Electrical Code and The Washington Cities
Electrical Code.
16.12.020 Table 1-A adopted -Schedule of fees and refunds.
16.12.030 Amendments -Administrative chapter Washington Cities Electrical Code Adoption
Parts 1, 2, 3.
16.12.050 Code amendments -General provisions.
16.12.060 Prohibited cables.
16.12.070 Violations and penalties.
16.12.100 Board of electrical appeals.
16.12.200 Annex.
16.12.010 Adoption.
(1) National Electrical Code (NEC) Adopted.
The 2008 National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 2004 Edition,
the Department of Labor and Industries Rules and Regulations for installing electrical wires and
equipment and Administrative Rules (Chapter 19.28 RCW), as adopted by the State of Washington, are
hereby adopted by reference except as such portions as are hereinafter deleted, amended or specified
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and incorporated herein as fully as if set out at length herein, collectively herein referred to as the "NEC
code" unless specifically provided otherwise. (Ord. 2740 § 3,2008; Ord. 2708 § 3,2007).
(2) The Washington Cities Electrical Code (WCEC) dated June 22, 2009 adopted.
The Washington Cities Electrical Code dated June 22, 2009 is adopted by reference except as such
portions as are hereinafter amended or specified and incorporatetd herein as fully as if set out at length
herein collectively referred to as "Cities Electrical Code" "WCEC" unless specifically provided otherwise.
a. Page 1 of the Cities Electrical Code reference to RCW 19.28.010(2) is corrected to
RCW 19.28.010 (3).
b. Page 38 Part 3 Article 100 Definitions of the Cities Electrical Code only pertain to the
Electrical Code and related to the Electrical Code enforcement and not to other chapters or sections of
the Marysville Muncipal Code.
(3) Code Conflict Resolution.
Any conflict between the provisiosn of the City of Marysville Code, the 2008 NEC and the Cities
Electrical Code will be resolved in favor of the most stringent code section.
16.12.015 Amendments made in the National Electrical Code and Washington Cities Electrical Code.
(1) Subsequent Amendments. All amendments or supplements to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
adopted by the NFPA National Fire Protection Association and by the state of Washington as part of
the State Building Code shall become a part of this code in all respects insofar as it is applied and
enforced within the jurisdictional boundaries of the city of Marysville. (Ord. 2740 § 3,2008; Ord. 2708 §
3,2007).
(2) Subsequent Amendments, All amendments or supplements to the Washington Cities Electrical
Code (WCEC) shall become part of this code in all respects insofaar as it is applied and enforced within
the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Marysville.
16.12.020 Table 1-A adopted -Schedule offees and refunds.
The schedule of fees specified in Table 1-A, entitled "Electrical Fees," is hereby adopted.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 70 percent of the plan review or permit fee paid
when no review or work has been done. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid
except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 90 days after the date of the fee
payment.
(1) WCEC page 19 Section (N) Fees. (5) Refunds -Is not adopted.
City of Marysville Table 1-A Electrical Fees Effective July 1, 2007
Residential (Single-Family or Duplex)
New construction, addition or remodel. Additions and remodels based on size of project.
Under 1,000 square feet $100.00
1,001 to 2,000 square feet $150.00
2,001 to 3,000 square feet $200.00
3,001 square feet and over $250.00
Garages and outbuildings (stand-alone projects) $100.00
Service/panel change or alteration $75.00
Circuits added/altered without service change
1 or 2 circuits $50.00
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3 or more circuits $75.00
Meter/mast repair or alteration $75.00
Commercial and Multifamily (including fire alarm)
Total valuation (time and materials)
$250.00 or less $50.00
$251.00 to $5,000 $50.00 + 3% of cost over
$250.00
$5,001 to $50,000 $175.00 + 1.5% of cost
over $5,000
$50,001 to $250,000 $925.00 + 0.9% of cost
over $50,000
$250,001 to $1,000,000 $3,175 + 0.7% of cost over
$250,000
$1,000,001 and above $10,000 + 0.4% of cost
over $1,000,000
Commercial Low Voltage/Power Limited Permits
are issued on the valuation of each installation
(Use the valuation schedule shown above for fire alarms)
Residential Low Voltage/Power Limited Permits listed below are $50.00
each: T-Stat, Intercom, low voltage wire security systems,
mult-media systems
misc low voltage system requiring permits
Miscellaneous
Temporary service: 0-200 Amps $65.00
Temporary service: 201-400 Amps $85.00
Temporary service: 401 and more by valuation
Manufactured/mobile home service (does not include outbuildings) $75.00
Signs $50.00
Carnival $200.00
Inspection of work done without permit -double fee *
Reinspection fee (not ready, corrections not made) $75.00*
Plan review fee or inspection not specified elsewhere (half-hour minimum) $75.00/hr*.
Typical plan review fees for electrical work shall be equal to 25%
of the total permit fee as set forth in Table 1-A*
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This cost includes
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
(Ord. 2740 § 3,2008; Ord. 2708 § 3,2007).
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16.12.030 Amendments -Administrative chapter.
There is added to the administration chapter of the National Electrical Code a new section which shall read as
follows: (Reference WCEC applicable parts of Parts 1,2 and 3.)
1. EXISTING BUILDINGS. Reference -WCEC (page 37-S).
2. MAINTENANCE. Reference WCEC (page 8-85.5-C)
3. MOVED BUILDINGS. Reference WCEC (page 10-85.9-A)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY AND ASSISTANTS. Reference WCEC (page 10-85.9-A)
5. RIGHT-OF-ENTRY. Reference WCEC (page 28 85.19-1)
Building Official or his/her authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by
law to secure entry.
When the Building Official or his/her authorized representative shall have first obtained a proper
inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other
persons having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the Building Official or his/her
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code.
6. STOP ORDERS. Reference WCEC (page 31-85.25-A thru F)
7. LIABILITY. Also Reference WCEC (page 14-85.11-11)
The Building Official or any employee charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in good faith
and without malice for the City in the discharge of his/her duties, shall not thereby render himself liable
personally and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to
person or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge
of his/her duties. Any suit brought against the Building Official or employee, because of such act or
omission performed by him/her in the enforcement of any provisions of this Code, shall be defended by
the legal department of the City until final termination of the proceedings. This code is one of general
application and nothing herein is intended to create liability or cause action running in favor of individual
members of the public.
8. UNSAFE CONDITIONS. Reference WCEC (page 31-85.23-A thru F)
9. VIOLATION. Reference WCEC (page 32-85.25)
10. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS. Reference WCEC (page 14-85.13. Permit & Fees & page 85.15,
and page 26-85.19 Inspections & Testing)
(a) Permits required: Reference WCEC (page 14-85.13. Permit & Fees & page 85.15, and page
26-85.19 Inspections & Testing)
(b) Application: Reference WCEC (page 19-85.15)
(c) To Whom Permits May Be Issued: Reference WCEC (page 14-85.13. Permit & Fees & page
85.15, and page 26-85.19 Inspections & Testing)
(d) Plans and Specifications: Reference WCEC (page 192-85.25)
(e) Plan Checking: Reference WCEC (page 21-85.15)
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(f) Validity: Reference WCEC (page 18-85.13-K)
(g) Suspension or Revocation: Reference WCEC (page 18-85.13-M )
(h) Inspections: Reference WCEC (page 26-85.19)
11. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES. Reference WCEC (page 26-85.19 ) A fee for each electrical permit
shall be paid to the Building Official as set forth in Table 1-A Electrical Fees.
12. VIOLATION CITATION - ORDER. Reference WCEC (page 32-85.25)
(Ord. 2740 § 3,2008; Ord. 2708 § 3,2007).
16.12.050 Code amendments -General provisions. Reference the WCEC.
(Ord. 2740 § 3,2008; Ord. 2708 § 3, 2007).
16.12.060 Prohibited cables. Reference WCEC (page 26-85.19)
(Ord. 2740 § 3, 2008; Ord. 2708 § 3, 2007).
16.12.070 Violations and penalties.
Each of the codes and regulations adopted in this chapter are hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Violations and Penalties. Also Reference WCEC (page 32-85.25, section B & C).
1. A violation of the provisions of this Code shall be subject to the City's Civil Enforcement Procedures
as set forth in Title 1: MMC and any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this Code
shall be subject to said enforcement procedures. Provided, however, notwithstanding language to the
contrary, any violation citation issued concerning a violation of this Code shall be issued by the Building
Official or his/her designee.
2. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense
for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this
Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person, firm
or corporation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, or imprisonment in jail
not to exceed ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
3. The enforcement provisions and procedures provided in this Code are not exclusive and the City is
authorized to pursue any remedy it deems appropriate or as otherwise provided by law.
4. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and/or specifications shall not be deemed
or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code or
any other law or regulation. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of
this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorized is lawful.
5. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and/or specifications shall not prevent the
Building official or designee from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and/or
specifications or from preventing construction operation being carried on thereunder when in violation
of this Code or of any other ordinance, law or regulations or from revoking any certificate of approval
when issued in error.
(Ord. 2740 § 3, 2008; Ord. 2708 § 3, 2007).
16.12.100 Board of electrical appeals.
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1. Appeals from any ruling made under this chapter may be made to the building code board of
appeals. Procedural rules concerning appeals shall be as provided in the building code. (Ord. 2740 § 3,
2008; Ord. 2708 § 3, 2007).
2. Section 85.27 Means of Appeal is deleted from WCEC (page 31-85.27)
16.12.200 Annex 1-2-3.
Annex A, B, C, to the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition, are adopted, incorporated by this
reference, and made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 2740 § 3,2008; Ord.
2708 § 3, 2007).
Section 2. Severability:.
If any word, phrase, sentence, provision, or portion of this ordinance is declared to be invalid or
unenforceable, it shall not affect validity or enforceability of the remaining words, phrases, sentences,
provisions or portions of this ordinance.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this "
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