HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2612_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 2612
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 OF
THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2004
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE
24, PART 3) BY REFERENCE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO;
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 empowers the
City to adopt by reference various uniform codes, including the California Electric Code,
2004 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 authorizes the City to
make amendments to uniform codes on the basis of local climatic, geological or
topographical conditions existing in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands ("this City Council") is
informed and finds that the area in which the City is located receives relatively low
amount of precipitation, very low humidity levels and extremely high temperatures all of
which are conducive to the spread of fire; and
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that the area in which the City
is located is subjected to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as Santa Ana
winds, which reach speeds of 80 miles per hour in the City and results in extensive
damage and is also conducive to the spread of fire; and
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that within the City four
earthquake faults (Redlands Heights, Banning, Crafton, and the Redlands Faults) and
three other faults are immediately adjacent (Loma Linda, San Jacinto, and the San
Andreas Faults) creating the potential for catastrophic damage and fire hazards; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has determined that because the City is subject to
the above referenced climatic, geological and topographical conditions that
amendments to the California Electrical Code, 2004 edition, are necessary to protect life
and property, and that such amendments are to deal with the following issues: (1) future
expansion and convenience, (2) appeals and permit fees, (3) electric fences, (4) used
materials, and (5) trailers;
The City Council of the City of Redlands does ordain as follows:
Section 1. The text of Chapter 15.12 of the Redlands Municipal Code is
hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.12
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
15.12.010 Document adopted by reference--Copies on file.
15.12.015 CEC Section 90-10--Future expansion and convenience.
15.12.020 CEC Section 90-11 added--Administration, Board of Appeals and
permit fees.
15.12.030 CEC Section 90-12 added--Electric fences.
15.12.035 CEC Section 90-13 added--Used material.
15.12.045 CEC Section 90-14 added--Trailers.
15.12.060 Violation—Penalty
15.12.010 Document adopted by reference--Copies on file.
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk, which is marked and
designated as "California Electrical Code, 2004 Edition," and each and all of the
regulations, provisions, additions and terms of the California Electrical Code as
amended in this Chapter, are referred to, adopted and made a part of this Chapter.
There is a copy of the document and code referred to above now on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
15.12.015 CEC Section 90-10--Future expansion and convenience.
The first chapter of the California Electrical Code, entitled Article 90, Introduction,
as incorporated into this code, is amended by adding Section 90-10, which shall read as
follows:
SECTION 90-10. Flush-mounted distribution service installation for new one-family
dwellings shall be provided with three additional three-quarter inch raceways, two
raceways for future interior and one raceway for exterior use. The interior raceways
shall terminate in an approved manner in an attic, underfloor space or other location
approved by the Chief Building Official. Where an underfloor space does not exist, two
raceways shall terminate in the attic if one exists, or under the eave when no attic
exists. The exterior raceway shall terminate outside the distributions service.
15.12.020 CEC Section 90-11 added--Administration, Board of Appeals and permit
fees.
The first chapter of the California Electrical Code, entitled Article 90, Introduction,
as incorporated into this code, is amended by adding Section 90-11 , which shall read as
follows:
SECTION 90-11. Administration.
(1): Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals and the procedures concerning its
operation, as described in Chapter 15.04 of the Redlands Municipal Code, shall also
apply to all appeals resulting from the administration of the California Electric Code.
(2): Electrical Permit Fees. Table 3-B of the Uniform Administrative Code shall
be deleted and Electrical Permit Fees shall be established by resolution of the City
Council.
15.12.030 CEC Section 90-12 added--Electrical fences.
The first chapter of the California Electrical Code, entitled Article 90, Introduction,
as incorporated into this code, is amended by adding Section 90-12, which shall read as
follows:
Section 90-12. It shall be unlawful to install any type of electric fence within the City.
Prohibited electric fences include, but are not limited to, those energized by battery,
generator or electrical utility.
15.12.035 CEC Section 90-13 added--Used material.
The first chapter of the California Electrical Code, entitled Article 90, Introduction,
as incorporated into this code, is amended by adding Section 90-13, which shall read as
follows:
Section 90-13. Previously used electrical material shall not be reused without prior
written approval from the Chief Building Official.
15.12.045 CEC Section 90-14 added--Trailers.
This first chapter of the California Electrical Code, entitled Article 90, Introduction,
as incorporated into this code, is amended by adding Section 90-14, which shall read as
follows:
Section 90-14. Trailers, mobile homes, commercial coaches and house cars being
utilized for construction projects, as defined in Section 8.20, which connect to temporary
power shall comply with the City's adopted California Electrical Code. Trailers, mobile
homes, commercial coaches and house cars connected to an electrical source shall
apply for an electrical permit, a placement permit and deposit a refundable cash bond or
other security satisfactory to the City prior to the placement and inspections. The fees
for the placement permit and the amount of the required security shall be established by
resolution of this City Council.
15.12.050 Violation—Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership or entity to do or
permit the following: erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove,
convert, demolish, equip, use or maintain any electrical system in violation of the
California Electrical Code, as amended by the chapter. Every person who violates any
provision of this Code is guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any
violation of any provision of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Upon
conviction such person may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or
by both such fine and imprisonment."
Section 2. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify
to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published
once in the Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation within the City and
thereafter this ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
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Sus,A Peppler, Mayor
Attest:
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Lorri 'Poyzer, �"erk
1, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the
21st day of June, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gil, Gilbreath, George, Harrison; Mayor Peppier
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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