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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-11 Regular Meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board O 5 V BUILDING CODES APPEALS BOARD Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board to be held on September 27, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding items of business according to the agenda listed below: 1. Call to order 2. Consider approval of minutes from the August 30, 2011 meeting 3. Public Comments (Limited to five minutes per person) 4. Review, discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code with local amendments 5. Review, discuss and consider adoption of amendments to the Board's Rules of Procedure 6. Administrative Reports 7. Board Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information of existing policy 8. Establish next meeting date, time and topics 9. Adjourn A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting; however, no action will be taken by Council as a governing body. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. BUILDING CODES APPEALS BOARD Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board to be held on September 27, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding items of business according to the agenda listed below: 1. Call to order 2. Consider approval of minutes from the August 30, 2011 meeting 3. Public Comments (Limited to five minutes per person) 4. Review, discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code with local amendments 5. Review, discuss and consider adoption of amendments to the Board's Rules of Procedure 6. Administrative Reports 7. Board Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiiy of staff regarding specific factual information of existing policy 8. Establish next meeting date, time and topics 9. Adjourn A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting; however, no action will be taken by Council as a governing body. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City ,Secretary, at 281.=170.5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a cope of the September 27, 2011 agenda of items to be considered by the Cite of La Porte Building Codes Appeals Board was posted on the Cite Hall bulletin board on the day of -20 Title: MINUTES Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of August 30, 2011 Members Present Tom Campbell, Ron Holt, Ken Schlather, Paul Larson, Mark Follis, J. P. Jackson and Terry Bunch Members Absent None City Staff Present Traci Leach, Assistant City Manager, Mark Huber, Deputy Building Official and Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney Others Present None CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:02 P.M. by Chairman Tom Campbell. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES FROM THE JULY 27, 2011 MEETING Motion to approve the July 27, 2011 minutes, as written, was made by Terry Bunch. Second by Ken Schlather. Motion passed unanimously. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 4. REVIEW, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH NO CHANGE TO EXISTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS Following some discussion, Mark Follis asked staff if local amendments Sect. 82 -340 (Residential Capacity and Branch Circuits), Sect. 82 -344 (Meter Cabinets), Sect. 82 -345 (Feeders) and Sect. 82 -348 (Franchise to Install Equipment in Streets) are still necessary. Also, Mr. Follis commented that it is his understanding that the State mandate effective September 01 requires cities to begin enforcing the 2011 NEC, regardless of the code edition adopted by city ordinance. Mark Huber agreed to research these items and provide information at the next meeting. A motion to table this item was made by Paul Larson. Second by Mr. Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. 5. REVIEW, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE BOARD'S RULES OF PROCEDURE Clark Askins was directed by the Board to implement recommended changes which included deleting the proposed language in Sect. 103 that restricted the chairperson from serving consecutive terms. Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of August 30, 2011 Page 2of3 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mr. Huber discussed recently issued permits issued for new businesses. 7. BOARD COMMENTS ON MATTERS APPEARING ON AGENDA OR INQUIRY OF STAFF REGARDING SPECIFIC FACTUAL INFORMATION OF EXISTING POLICY Mr. Follis informed the Board that he attended the 08/22/11 City Council meeting and the ordinance amending the plumbing code was passed by Council, as recommended by the Board. The effective date will be October 01, 2011. 8. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS Staff will contact the Board to confirm the next meeting date. Chairman Campbell asked Mr. Huber to schedule the meeting no later than the end of October. The time will be 6:00 p.m. Items on the next agenda will be review /discussion /consider recommendation to City Council on the National Electrical Code and local amendments as well as review /discussion /consideration of amendments to the Board's rules of procedure. 9. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Schlather with a second by Ron Holt. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully* submitted, Marls Huber Deputy* Building Official STAFF'S NEC CODE MEMO TO THE BOARD WITH BACKUP Memo To: Building Aw"ilmore, Code Appeal Board From: Debbie Chief Building Official CC: Date: 9 {6/2011 Re: 2011 National Electrical Code The review of the 2011 Ed. of the National Electrical Code (NEC), the 2011 Illustrated Changes Book and the existing local amendments in the City's Code of Ordinances has been completed. Staff found the majority of the changes were for clarification and re- organization purposes. Local amendments were not impacted by the code changes; however, at the Board 08130/11 meeting, staff was asked to research questions relating to (4) local amendments and to confirm if the State's mandate for the 2011 NEC that is effective 09 {01111 oveixides the cities adoption ordinance. The following is our response. S, 82 -340 Residential capacity and branch circuits (a) Staff recommends retaining this amendment The required, minimum 100 amp service complies with NEC S. 225.39(0) [One - Family Dwellings]; however, the local requirement for two spare breakers exceeds the NEC. These additional breakers ensure residents have room to add circuits for a pool, accessory building, etc. without paying for a service upgrade. Previous Board members felt the cost of installing a parcel with Avo spare breakers is minimal when compared to the expense of a service upgrade. (See attached) (b) Staff recommends keeping this amendment. The NEC S 300.5 (Minimum Cover Requirements) allows direct bury cable This amendment requires schedule 40 conduit for added protection during excavation. (See attached) S. 82 -344 Meter cabinets No recommendation by staff. Stafffeels this is a clarification that installation is subject to approval by both the electric public service company and the NEC. 2011 NEC Memo to Board Page 2 S. 82 -345 Feeders. No recommendation by staff. NEC S 35210 (A) [Uses Permitted] allows the use of PVC for interior feeders. NEC S 230.70 (A) [Service Equipment — Disconnecting Means] does notprevent a maximum distance between the point of entrance of service conductors to a readily accessible location for the installation of a service disconnecting means. While the NEC allows the passage of service conductors thru an attic space, the City's local amendment does not. (See attached) S. 82 -348 Franchise to install equipment in streets. No recommendation by staf. Staff reads this section as a clarification that permits issued to residents /contractors is for work performed within private property. Permits are not issued to public utility companies working within rights -of -way so city franchise agreements govern that work On the question regarding the state mandated 09101/11 adoption of the 2011 NEC, included with this packet is Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) information. Please note that the 09101111 mandate applies to unincorporated areas of the state (where there are no city permitting requirements). However, inside the corporate limits of a municipality (i.e. where there ARE city permitting requirements), electricians must abide by the permitting and electrical code requirements adopted under local ordinance. Staff recommends adopting the 2011 Ed. of the National Electrical Code with local amendments that the Board believes is appropriate. 0 Page 2 225.10 ARTICLE 225 — OUTSIDE BR NCH CIRCUI'T'S AND FEEDERS branch - circuit disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 30 amperes. (C) One - Family Dwelling. For a one - family dwelling, the feeder disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 100 amperes, 3 -wire. (D) All Others. For all other installations, the feeder or branch - circuit disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 60 amperes. 225.40 Access to Overcurrent Protective Devices. Where a feeder overcm7ent device is not readily accessible, branch- circuit overcurrent devices shall be installed on the load side, shall be mounted in a readily accessible location, and shall be of a lower ampere rating than the feeder overcurrent device. M. Over 600 Volts 225.50 Sizing of Conductors. The sizing of conductors over 600 volts shall be in accordance with 210.19(B) for branch circuits and 215.2(B) for feeders. 225.52 isolating. Switches. Virhere oil switches or air, oil, vacuum, or sulfur hexafluoride. circuit breakers constitute a building disconnecting means, an isolating switch with visible break contacts and meeting the requirements of 230.204(B), (C), and (D) shall be installed on the supply side of the dis- connecting means and all associated equipment. Exception: Die isolating switch shall not be required where Me disconnecting means is mounted on removable truck pan- els or metal- enclosed stvitchgear units that cannot be opened unless the circuit is disconnected and that, when renzoved from the normal operating position, automatically disconnect the circuit breaker or switch j+-mn all energized parts. ?2 liscozaectxn C_,Q Location. A building or structure disconnecting means shall be located in accordance with 225.32, or it shall be electrically operated by a similarly located remote- control device. ;) 1'gpe. Each building or structure disconnect shall si- multaneously disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors it controls and shall have a fault- closing rating not less than the maximum available short- circuit current available at its supply terminals. Exce YVIt_re th discotznecta naearzs coiaststs b, freserl caatout t a� �arraaltaneorr��a�oonn�ctivn �f, all t�ragr�rtlnded slxpply ccrndaticiots saa�lt e�= regtscre:T i there is a maeans to a'tsccstinect tieiZdad cede apenaazg:tFie; cutoa�ts perznanerat legable_sagn�s��l � &� zn�rta�lle� ar�ja; cenr` to ,tFze fused_caatotats'arzdacatztg tFae a� ©ve r_ec�utrern��zt Where fused switches or separately mounted fuses are in- stalled, the fuse characteristics shall be Permitted to contribute to the fault closing rating of the disconnecting means. (C) La:clzxxrg. 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(A Ener-gi and 'Op eratiix g bests TV e:a.', plate ;electrical systez) shall' be Perforzuanct teste s she first "ztstalled :pan arse Each rrotec ; srltcli a cad' tfol`.circiut shall be adjusted accordance vvtl the eca - mendations Qf the protectie_ devlc` study `:and tested b actual = aperatac�n usrnga current inlectzzan csz equiv meth ods asne cessary to ensure aeach and e very such „cir o2a ra #es carietLy to the satisfaction i7f the authorityiad (7l lnstruxxxeni Tinsforxnes1 ustruannt trarlsfarra ers shall lie tested to,'vezcfy ctarrect olaz3ty and, - TM de () Prtatectxve delays Bach protective relay be dery °nitrated to operate bylxiJecting current o Ycsl tage, or boi at the assoc Instrumentteans ou tput ie and pFseramg that tle associated statclnrZg; and signalrng functions a(*>tr corr and: in pres)r tune and sgiienc to ace'orrlplish��the protective functic�n= :lxxtended_ (3.) Sastclun Cxrciuts Eac s�stching clrcuit siall'be old; served tea operate the;associated equipment lacing s «tcheu (4) Cont raland Sis Circxnts. Each control or signal carcnit `shall tae absetved to perfc�rzn Sts grape con�col fun? t qn it produce a 66riiect srgz aL output: 7ft-76 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL COTE 2011 Edition ARTICLE 300 — WTIZI lG MF.,THDDS (C) Cables Through Spaces. Behind Panels Designed to Allow Access. Cables or raceway -type wiring methods, in- stalled behind panels designed to allow access, shall be supported according to their applicable articles. (D) Cables and Raceways Parallel to Framing Vlein- bers and Furring Strips. In both exposed and concealed locations, where a cable- or raceway -type wiring method is installed parallel to framing members, such as joists, rafters, or studs, or is installed parallel to furring strips, the cable or raceway shall be installed and supported so that the nearest outside surface of the cable or raceway is not less than 32 mm (1 /a in.) from the nearest edge of the framing member or furring strips where nails or screws are likely to penetrate. Where this distance cannot be maintained, the cable or raceway shall be protected from penetration by nails or screws by a steel plate, sleeve, or equivalent at least 1.6 MM ( in.) thick, Exception No, 1: Steel plates, sleeves, or the equivalent shall not be required to protect rigid metal conduit, inter- mediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or elec- trical metallic tubing. Exception rVo, 2: For concealed work in finished build- ings, or finished parcels for prefabricated buildings where such supporting is impracticable, it shall be permissible to fish the cables between access points. Exception No. 3': A listed and marked steel plate less than 1.6 nun ( in.) thick that provides equal or better protec- tion against mail or° screw penetration shall be permitted. (1) Cables; Raceways, or Boxes Installed in or Under Roof Decking. A cable, raceway, or box, installed in ex- posed or concealed locations under metal- corrugated sheet roof decking, shall be installed and supported so there is not less than 38 mm (1' /z in.) Measured from the lowest surface of the roof decking to, the top of the cable, raceway, or box. A cable, raceway, or box- shall not be installed in concealed locations in metal - con ugated, sheet `i decking– type roof. Informational Note: Roof decking material is often re- paired or replaced after the initial raceway or cabling and rooting installation and may be penetrated by the screws or other mechanical devices designed to provide "hold down" strength of the waterproof membrane or roof insulating material. Exception: Rigid metal conduit and intermediate metal conduit .shall not be required to comply with 300.4(E). (F) Cables and Raceways Installed in Shallow Grooves. Cable- or raceway type wiring methods installed in a groove, to be covered by wallboard, siding, paneling, car- peting, or similar finish, shall be protected by 1,6 mni ( /t6 in.) thick steel plate, sleeve, or equivalent or by not 300.,5 less than 32 -mni (I 1 /4-in.) free space for the full length of the groove in which the cable or raceway is installed, Exception No. 1: Steel plates, sleeves, or the equivalent shall not be required to protect ri metal conduit, inter_ mediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or elec- trical metallic tubing. Exception aVo. 2: A listed and marked steel plate less than 1.6 non (alas in.) thick that provides equal or better protec- tion against mail or screw penetration shall be permitted. (G) Insulated Fittings. Where raceways contain 4 AWG or larger insulated circuit conductors, and these conductors . enter a cabinet, a box, an enclosure, or a raceway, the con- ductors shall be protected by an identified fitting providing a smoothly rounded insulating surface, unless the conduc- tors are separated from the fitting or raceway by identified insulating material that is securely fastened in place. Exception: Where threaded )rubs or bosses that are an integral part of a cabinet, box, enclosure, or raceivay pro - vide a smoothly rounded or flared entry for conductors. Conduit bushings constructed wholly of insulating ma- terial shall not be used to secure a fitting or raceway. The insulating fitting or insulating material shall have a tem- perature rating not less than the insulation temperature rat- ing of the installed conductors. (H) Structural Joints. A listed expansion/deflection fitting or other approved means shall be used where a raceway crosses a structural joint intended for expansion, contrac- tion or deflection, used in buildings, bridges, parking ga- rages, or other structures 300.5 Underground Installations. (A) Minimum Cover Requirements. Direct- buried cable or conduit or other raceways shall be installed to meet the minimum cover requirements of Table 300.5. (B) Wet Locations. The interior of enclosures or raceways installed underground shall be considered to be a wet location. Insulated conductors and cables installed in these enclosures or raceways in underground installations shall be listed for use in wet locations and shall comply with 310.10(0). Any con- nections or splices in an underground installation shall be ap- proved for wet locations. (C) Underground Cables Under Buildings. Underground cable installed under a building shall be in a raceway. Exception aVo. 1: Type All usable shall be permitted under- a building without installation in a raceivay i0iew embed- ded in concrete, ,fall, or other masonry in accorxdnracc With 332.10(6) or in underground nuns Where "suitably protected against physical damage and corrosive conditions in accor- dance with 3. 2.1 ®(11?): 2011 Edition NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 70-137 359.30 .ARTICLE 352 — RIGID POLYVrANYL. CHLORIDE CONDUIT: TYPE PVC 350.30 Securing and Supporting. LFNIC shall be se- curely fastened in place and supported in accordance with 350.30(A) and (B). Informational Note: See 501.30(B), 502.30(B), 503.30(B), 505.25(B), and 506.25(B) for types of equipment ground- ing conductors. (A) Securely Fastened. LFMC shall be securely fastened in place by an approved means within 300 nim (12 in.) of each box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termina- tion and shall be supported and secured at intervals not to exceed 1.4 in (4 1 /2 ft). E`.eception No. 1: Where LFNIC is fished between access points through concealed spaces in finished buildings or structures and supporting is impractical. Exception No. 2: Where flexibility is necessary after in- stallation, lengths from the last point where the'raceivoy is securely fastened shall not exceed the following; (1) 900 min (3 ft) for metric designators 16 thr iqh 35 (trade sues 1 12 through 1 14) (2) 1200 nun (4 ft) for metric designators 41 through 53 (trade sizes 1 1 12 through 2) (3) 1500 min (5 ft) for metric designators 63 (trade size 2 1 /z) and larger Exception No. 3: Lengths not exceeding 1.8 ni (6 ft) front a haninaire terminal connection for tap conductors to ht- rminaires, as permitted in 410.117(C). Exception No. 4. Lengths not exceeding 1.8 in (6 ft) frorrr the last ,point where the raceway is securely fastened for connections within an accessible ceiling to htminaire(s) or other equipment. (B) Supports. Horizontal runs of LF1v1C supported by openings through framing members at intervals not greater than 1A m (4t /z ft) and securely fastened within 300 ram (12 in.) of terinination points shall be permitted. 350.12 Couplings and Connectors. Angle connectors shall not be concealed. 350.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15. 350.60 Grounding and Bonding. It used to connect equip- ment where flexibility is necessary to minimize the transmis- sion of vibration from equipment; or to provide flexibility for equipment that requires movement after installation, an equip- ment grounding conductor shall be installed. Where flexibility is not required after installation, LFNIC shall be permitted to be used as an equipment grounding con- ductor when installed in accordance with 250.118(6). Where required or installed, equipment grounding con- ductors shall be installed in accordance with 250,134(B). Where required or installed, equipment bonding jump- ers shall be installed in accordance with 250.102. 111. Construction Specifications 350.121) Marking. LFTNIC shall be marked according. to 110.21. The trade size and other inforination required by the listing shall also be marked on the conduit. Conduit suitable for direct burial shall be so marked. ARTICLE 352 Rigid Polyvinyl Cbla ide Conduit: JYPe PVC I. General 352.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for rigid polyvinyl chloride con- duit (PVC) and associated fittings. Informational Note: Refer to article 353 for Bigh Density Polyethylene Conduit. Type HDPE, and article 355 for Re- inforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit; Type RTRC. 352.2 Definition. Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (PVC). A rigid nonme- tallic conduit of circular cross section, with integral or as- sociated couplings, connectors, and fittings for the instala- tion of electrical conductors and cables. 352.6 Listing Requirements. PVC conduit, factory elbows, and associated fittings shall be listed. 11. Installation 332.10 Uses Permitted. The use of PVC conduit shall be permitted in accordance with 352.10(A) through (14). Informational Note: Extreme cold may cause some non- metallic conduits to become brittle acrd, therefore, more susceptible to damage from physical contact. (A) Concealed. PVC conduit shall be permitted in walls, floors, and ceilings. (B) Corrosive Influences. PVC conduit shall be permitted in locations subject to severe corrosive influences as cov- ered €n 300.6 and where subject to chemicals for which the materials are specifically approved. (C) Cinders. PVC conduit shall be permitted in cinder fill. 70_208 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2011 Edition 230.70 Article 230 4 Services All service equipment shall be listed: Individual meter socket enclosures shall not be considered service equipment. Service equipment is required to be listed (see definition of listed in Article 100) and also is required to bear a marking indicating its suitability for use as service equipment. The marking required by this section is not a field marking. The required marking is applied by the equipment manufacturer, and the marking indicates the equipment meets provisions in the applicable product standard (i,e., panelboard, switch- board, enclosed switch, or other equipment product stan- dard) that enable it to carry a marking indicating its suitability as service equipment. "Suitable for Use as Ser- vice, Equipment" is a common marking found on equipment that can be used at the service location. "Suitable Only for Use as Service Equipment" is a marking that indicates the grounded conductor or neutral terminal bus is not able to be electrically isolated from the metal equipment enclosure. This feature precludes most feeder applications for this equipment where the equipment grounding terminals and the grounded conductor terminals are required to be electri- cally isolated. A similar requirement is contained in 225.36 for outside feeder and branch- circuit disconnecting means. V1. Service Equipment — Disconnecting 230.70 General conductors to bypass fuel storage tanks or gas ureters and the like, permitting the service disconnecting means to be located in a readily accessible location. However, if the authority judges the distance as being excessive, the disconnecting means may be required to be located on the outside of the building or near the building at a readily accessible location that is not necessarily nearest the point of entrance of the conductors. See also 230.6 and Exhibit 230.15 for conductors considered to be outside a building. See 404.8(A) for mounting - height restrictions for switches and for circuit breakers used as switches. (1) Readily Accessible Location. The service disconnect- ing means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside of a building or structure or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. (2) Bathrooms. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms. (3) Remote Control. Where a remote control device(s) is used to actuate the service disconnecting means, the service disconnecting means shall be located in accordance with 230.70(A)(1). (B) Marking. Each service disconnect shall be perma- nently marked to identify it as a service disconnect. Means shall be provided to disconnect all conductors in a building or other structure from the service - entrance con- ductors, (A`) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed in accordance with 230.70(A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3). No maximum distance between the point of entrance of ser- vice conductors to a readily accessible location for the instal- lation of a service disconnecting reams is specified by 230.71(A) The authority enforcing this Code or AH7 has the responsibility for, and is charged with, making the decision on how far inside the building the service - entrance conductors are allowed 'to travel to the service disconnecting means. The length of service - entrance conductors should be kept to a min- imum inside buildings, because power utilities provide lim- ited overcurrent protection. In the event of a fault, the service conductors could ignite nearby combustible materials. Some local jurisdictions have adopted ordinances that allow service - entrance conductors to run within the building up to a specified length to terminate at the disconnecting means, The authority having jurisdiction may permit service im (C) Suitable for Use, Each service disconnecting means shall be suitable for the prevailing conditions. Service equip- ment installed in hazardous (classified) locations shall com- ply with the requirements of Articles 500 through 517. 230.71 Nlaxiniurn Number of Disconnects (A) General. The service disconnecting means for each service permitted by 230.2, or for each set of service - entrance conductors permitted by 230.40, Exception No. 1, 3, 4, or 5, shall consist of not more than six switches or sets of circuit breakers, or a combination of not more than six switches and sets of circuit breakers, mounted in a single enclosure, in a group of separate enclosures, or in or on a switchboard. There shall be not more than six sets of discon- nects per service grouped in any one location. For the purpose of this section, disconnecting means in- stalled as part of listed equipment and used solely for the following shall not be considered a service disconnecting means (1) Power monitoring equipment (2) Surge - protective device(s) (3) Control circuit of the ground -fault protection system (4) Power- operable service disconnecting means 2011 National Electrical Code Handbook Municipal Licensing and Regulation information for Electricians Search Page 1 of 2 Municipal Licensing and Regulation information for Electricians Sixteenth edition of the TDLR FLASH - Newsletter of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Program March 2011 (also download 85KB PDF) Welcome to the TDLR FLASH Our newsletter is intended to keep city officials and electricians throughout Texas informed of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act and TDLR's efforts to enforce the associated requirements. To receive news or updates on the electrical program you may go to http :// www.Iloonsa. state. tx. us/ nowsiottersfTDLRnotifrca €ionLists you are also invited to interact with us via Facebook at facebook.comJTDLRLIcense or Twitter at twitter.comFTI)LRLicense 2011 NEC Code Adoption ,& State Electrical Exams TDLR is mandated by state law to adopt the National Electrical Code (NEC) as the electrical code for the state which establishes the "minimum standard" for all electrical work in Texas that is covered by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Act. Soon, we will be proposing rule amendments to adopt the 2011 NEC and establish a target effective date of September 1, 2011, All non - exempt electrical work started on or after the effective date will have to be installed in accordance with the NEC 2011, For purposes of clarification, the `start' of electrical work is the day the electrician begins installing electrical materials or equipment within the residential or commercial building structure AND this would apply in the unincorporated areas of the state (i,e. where there are no city permitting requirements). Inside the corporate limits of a municipality (Le, where there ARE city permitting requirements),electdcians must abide by the permitting and electrical code requirements adopted under local ordinance, See Statute 1305.201 (r!) & (e) and Administrative Rule 73.53. Additionally, the content of the state electrical examinations will be updated to incorporate the 2011 NEC references and requirements. Journeyman Reciprocity Agreement with Wyoming On May 4, 2010, Texas established a reciprocity agreement with the state of Wyoming, making this the third reciprocity agreement for the State of Texas. To be eligible for a reciprocal Wyoming license, Texas journeyman electricians must have passed a state approved electrical licensing examination. Journeyman electricians who received a license under the provisions of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act without passing the ICC Texas or Texas exam, including those who passed an exam administered by a regional or municipal authority, are not eligible for a reciprocal license. Monthly "Licensing Sweeps" TDLR's monthly "licensing sweeps" continue. Our most recent activities over the last year included visits to the incorporated and unincorporated areas of: Collin, Bandera, Kerr, Uvalde, Burnet, Real, Smith, Gregg, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Lake Brownwood, Coma], Travis, Blanco, Llano, Nueces, Aransas, San Patricio, Bee, Goliad, Johnson, Washington, Harris, Hamilton, Waller, Bastrop, Galveston, Orange, Jefferson, Williamson, Wichita, Archer, Clay, Titus, Red River, and Lamar Counties. The "licensing sweeps" are intended to curtail unlicensed activity by establishing a TDLR presence, educating the public on the state electrical licensing requirements, and verifying that electrical work is being performed by licensed electricians in accordance with state law and rules. If you would like to coordinate for a license sweep in your area please contact Jerry Daniel at jarry@Iiconse.stato-tx.us or (512) 799 -1489. City and Town Electrical Requirements We have posted a webpage list of local electrical requirements (i.e. code, permitting, licensing, etc...) for many cities throughout the state. We encourage you to review the most current information that we have on record for your city. If you have not provided the agency with your local requirements OR if you need to update us on any changes, please do so by utilizing the Municipal Electricians Requirements Questionnaire. We want to assist in keeping all electricians in Texas adequately informed, so please get us the information as soon as you can, Your input is invaluable! Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board The Electrical Advisory Board last met on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Listen to that or previous meetings via streaming audio on our web site. TDLR Compliance Staff (Other Notable Activities) January 12, 2010 - Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board Meeting in Austin January 19, 2010 - Spoke to students at MacArthur High School Electrical Trades Program, Teachers from the Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA), and the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Association in San Antonio January 26, 2010 - Town Hall Meeting in Corpus Christi February 10, 2010 - Town Hall Meeting at IEC Fort Worth February 12, 2010 - Southwest Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) Pool & Spa Show in San Antonio February 18, 2010 - APSP Austin Chapter Meeting in Austin March 2, 2010 - Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA) Meeting in Austin March 23, 2010 - Town Halt Meeting at IEC Gulf Coast in Houston • March 24, 2010 - Town Hall Meeting at IEC Gulf Coast in Houston March 25, 2010 - Town gall Meeting at A.W. Hodde Jr. Technical Education Center Brenham • April 1, 2010 Town Hall Meeting at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott South • April 8, 2010 - Town Hall Meeting at Cliff Morton Development & Business Srvcs. Center in San Antonio April 13 thru 15, 2010 - ME and JE Exam Development at TDLR North Campus Meeting Room http: /Ou ,m,NAT.license. state .to.us /electricians /eities.htni 8/31/2011 Home Board t Commission Meetings Press Releases Employment E -Mail Updates About TDLR Contact I � �, � BUILD]2\TGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS § 82-102 ARTICLE n� ELECTRICAL CODE DnTISION 1. GEN See. 82 Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Apprentice electrician means the holder of an apprentice electrician license. Electrical work means the installing, maintaining, altering, repairing or erecting of any Lx in electrical wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures or equipment for which a permit, is required under the terms and provisions of the electric code. Inspector shall mean the chief building official of the city or any of theldivision construction inspectors under her/his supeiiision, Journe electrician license. yman electrician means the holder of a journeyman olec Master electrici-an means the holder of a master electrician license. (Ord. No. 1637, §§ 1(1-01, 1.03, 2.05, 2.15, 2.21, 2.22, 2.30), 3-13-89; Ord. No. 96-2079-E, § 3, 5-10-04; Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 1, 9-12-05) Gross referenc--Defl-niLions generally, § 1-2, Sec. 82-102. Electrical work to be done only by or under licensed master electrician, (a) Except as provided in this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to do electrical work within the city unless such person is a master electrician licensed under the provisions of the Electrician's Occupations Code (a.k.a. The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act), or unless such person does such electrical work under the super-ision, dit ection and control of a master electrician licensed under the provisions of said code. (b) Nothing in the Electrician's Occupations Code (a.k.a. The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act) shall ever be construed or operate to prevent any person from doing electrical work in or on his property which he owns, where he resides and which he maintains as a homestead. Such homeowner shall not be required to be a licensed electrician but shall otherwise conform to all other requirements of said code. In doing electrical work on his own property; as provided in this subsection, such owner shall not use any hired assistant unless such assistant is duly licensed under the terms of said code. (c) Except as provided in subsection N of this section, no electrical work shall be performed by any person not the holder of the required license. No person, firm or corporation shall employ any other person for doing electrical work unless such person proposed to be employed is the holder of the proper license. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(1.02), 8-13-89; Ord, No. 96-2079-H, § 2, 9-12-06) Supp. ND, IS CD82:13, § 82-103 LA PORTE CODE See, 82-103. Reserved, Editor's note•Ordinance No. 96-2079-E, § 3, adopted May 10, 2004, repealed § 82-103 in its entirety Formerly, such section pertained to electrical maintenance work to be done by licensed maintenance electricians; exceptions and derived from Ord. No, 1637, § 1(2.23), 3-13-89. Sec. 82-104. Tampering. (a-) It shall be unlawful for any person to bridge, tamper with or change from its original installation, except upon the approval of the inspector, and then only after a proper permit for alteration has been issued, any fuse of the plug, cartridge type or link type, installed in panel boards, main switches or switchboards, or to alter or change circuit 'break-ers so that, the original calibration will be affected, or to tie down or secure any circuit. breaker so that it Will not function properly. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person, in any manner, to interfere with any electrical wiring installed or being installed in, or on, within or without, any structure or building. If in the course of erection of a building or structure the wiring is in such position as to interfere with the erection or com pl e tion of the building or structure as called for by the plans, notice shall immediately be given the person installing th wiring and the needed change shall be made by such person, (c) It shaE be unlawful for an parson to make connection fi-om a source of electrical energy to an electrical Xtures and equipment for the y ele, ca l wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fi installation of which a permit, is required until it shall have received an approval by the inspector. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to make connection from a source o f electrical energy to any electrical wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and equipment which have been disconnected by the inspector or the use of which has been ordered by the inspector to be discontinued until approval has been issued by the inspector. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(1,04), 3-13-89; Ord, No. 96-2079-H, § 3, 9-12-05) S Reserved. Dn 2. RE SERVED* Sees, 32.151-82-280. Reserved, *Editor's note—Ordinance No. 96-2079-E, § 3, adopted May 10, 2004, repealed §§ 82- 151 -82 -259 in their entirety Formerly, such sections pertained to licenses and certificates and derived from Ord, No. 1637, § 1, 3-13-8 Supp. No, 13 CD82:14 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS § 82-282 Dn'ISIOIN 3. PERMITS See. 92-281. Required; exceptio (a.) No wiring, poles, duct Line, guy anchors, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures or equipment for the transmission, distribution or utilization of electrical energy for any purpose shall be installed within the city limits, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any such existing wiring, poles, duct lines, guy anchors, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures or equipment without first securing a permit therefor from the inspector, except that no permit shall be required for the following: (1) Replacing fuses or lamps or the connection of portable devices to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed or for repairs to portable appli ances. (2) Minor repair work, such as repairing or replacing flush and snap switches, receptacles and lamp sockets, or minor repairs on permanently connected electric apparatus, appliances, fixtures or equipment, or the installation of light globes. (3) The installation, maintenance or alteration of wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances or equipment for telegraph, telephone, signal service or central station protective service used in conveying signals or intelligence, except where electrical work is done on the primaij side of the source of power from the power company at a voltage over 50 volts and which generates more than 500 watts of energy. (4) Poles and guy anchors, for the installation, maintenance or alteration of electric wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances or equipment to be installed by an electric public service corporation for the use of such corporation in the generation, transinis- sion, distribution, sale or utilization of electrical energy However, an electric public service corporation shall not do an.) w iring on a customer's premises other than wiring which is part of the company's distribution system, nor sha any of its emplo�vees do any work other than that done for the company as provided for in this section, by Virtue of this exemption. (5) The installation of temporai-y wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances or equipment used by a recognized school in teaching electricity. (b) Where no permit is required for the installation or repair of wiring, apparatus, devices or equipment for the transmission, distribution or utilization of electrical energy for any purpose, the wiring, apparatus, deg ices or equipment shall be installed or repaired in conformity with the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(4.01), 3-13-89) Sec, 824292. Application and issuance. (a) The application for a permit shall describe the work- to be done and shall be made in /writing by a master electrician or his company representative. The permit, when issued, shall be issued to such applicant, to cover such work as described and detailed. An.) changes or additions must be covered by additional permits at the time changes are made. The application Supp. No. 13 CD82:15 � 82-282 LA, PORTS' CODE shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications and schedules as may be necessa-n to determine whether the installations, as described, will be in conforn with the requirements of this article, (b) Reserved. (c) Reserved, (a) if it is found that the installation, as described, will, in general, conforin to the requirements of this article, and if the applicant has complied with all provisions of the ordinances of the city, a permit for such installation shall be issued. The issuance of a permit will not be taken as permission or as a license to violate any of the requirements of this article or any other ordinance of the city. (e) The inspector may issue and enforce any rules or regulations he may deem necessary covering the granting of emergency permits, where real emergencies exist. (f) Before a permit, is issued, fees shall be paid to the cit7y in amounts listed in appendix A of the city's Code of Ordinances, (Ord.. No. 1637, § 1(4,02), 3-13-89; Ord, No. 96-2079-E, § 3, 5.10-04) See, 92-293. Reserved. Editor's note—Ordinance No. 96-2079-E, § 3, adopted May 10, 2004, repealed § 82-293. F ormer l y, suc sec pertained to display and derived from Ord. No. 1637, 3-13-gq See, 82-284. Insurance requirements. (a) No permit shall be issued until the master electrician shall have arranged to cam the minimum insurance as required by the Administrative Rules of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73; Section 73.40. (b) Evidence of compliance with the insurance requirements of subsection (a) of this section shall be considered as having been inet, when a certificate of insurance has been filed with and approved by the city, Such policy shall include an endors em n e t thereon t h at the cif will be notified at, least ten days in advance in the event of the policy being cancelled, (Ord, No. 1637, § 1(1,10), 3-13-89; Ord, No. 96-2079-E, § 3, 5-10-04; Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 4, 9-12-05) Sees. 82,-295-82-305, Reserved, DnTISION 4, IN S 82-306. Inspector's responsibilities. The inspector shall, upon application, cause to be issued permits for the. instaLlation and alteration of electrical wiring, devices, appliances, fimtures, apparatus and equipment, and certificates of final approval therefor, . and shall be responsible for inspection of all new Supp. No. 13 CD82:16 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING- REGULATION § 82-309 electrical installations and reinspections of.all electrical installations, all as provided in this article, He shall keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections and reinspections made, and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3.01), 3-13-89) The inspector shall have the right from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Monday—Friday) or in emergency situations, to enter any building in the discharge of his official duties or for the purpose of making any inspection, reinspection or test of the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, dm ices, appliances, fixtures and electrical equipment contained therein, and shall have the authority to cause the turning off of all electrical currents and to cut or disconnect in cases of emergency any wire where such electrical currents are dangerous to life and property, or where such wires may interfere with the work of the fire department. The inspector is hereby empowered in emergencies to disconnect and to order the discontinuance of electrical service to an.) electric wiring, apparatus, device, appliance, fixture or equipment found to be dangerous to life or property because of its being defective or defectively installed or otherwise not in conformity with the provisions of this article until such wiring, apparatus, deVice, appliance, fixture and equipment and their installation have been made safe as directed by him/her in conformity vdth this article. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3,02), 3.13-89; Ord, No. 96-2079-E, § 3, 5-10-04) Sec. 82 -309. Installations to be concealed. MThen an y the permanent placement of y part of a wiring installation is to be concealed b. parts of a building, the master electrician to whom the permit has been issued shall notify the inspector, provided that on such installation as the concealment of parts of the wiring -must, in the discretion of the inspector, necessarily proceed continuously, the master electrician to whom. the permit has been issued shall give the inspector clue notice, and inspection shall be made periodically during the progress of the - work, Where, in the discretion of the inspector, it is necessary, he shall post notice upon the premises stating that work is approved and may be covered, or is not approved and may not be covered, until such further inspection as is necessary has been made. Any person destroying, altering or defacing such notice without the consent of the inspector, shall be deemed guilty of an offense under this section, and an.) work. described in the notice shall be stained pending the further necessary inspection, Upon the completion of the Nvork which has been authorized by the issuance of a permit, it shall be the duty of the master electrician to whom the permit, has been issued to immediately notify the inspector, who shall inspect such installations within three days, exclusive of weekends and holidays, of the time such notice is given. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3,03), 3-13-89; Ord. No. 96-2079-E, § 3, 5-10-04) See. 92-309. Authorization for electrical service. If the work is found to be in compliance with the provisions of this article, the inspector, subject to the other applicable provisions of this article, shall issue a final approval to the Supp. o. CD82-.17 § 82-309 LA PORTE CODE public utility corporation furnishing the electrical service or the person supplying the energy, which approval shall authorize connection of such approved work to the source of energy of the electrical service, the turning on of current and the use of the installation. No connection shall be made until such authorization and final approval is given. (Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 5, 9-12-05) Editor's note—Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 5, adopted September 12, 2005, amended § 82-309 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 82-309 pertained to certificate of approval, and derived from Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3,04), 3-13-89. See. 82-310. Reinspection; correction of unsafe conditions. The inspector shall make, upon information .or belief that faulty conditions exist, a thorough reinspection of any electrical wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and equipment now installed or that may hereafter be installed and within the scope of this article, and when the installation of such wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and equipment is found to be at variance with the original permit issued, or to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, or if it is found that the electrical measuring device has been tampered with so as to create a condition dangerous to the continuity of the electrical service or to property, the person owning, using or operating the same shall be notified in writing and shall make the necessary repairs or changes required to place such wiring, apparatus, devices and equipment in safe condition so as to relieve the hazards created by such unauthorized conditions, and shall have such work completed within ten days, or any reasonably longer period specified by the inspector in the written notice. - (Ord. No. 1637, 3-13-89; Ord, No. 96-2079-H, § 6, 9-12-05) See. 82-311. Schedule of fees for inspection. The master electrician mah-ing or supervising installation or alteration of electric wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures or equipment,, shall pay to the city fees in such amounts as established by the city and listed in appendix A of this Code, (Ord, No. 1687, § 1(3.06), 3-13-89) Sec, 82-312. Reserved, Editor's note—Ordinance No. 96-2079-E, § 8, adopted May 10, 2004, repealed § 82-312. Fonnerly, such section pertained to failure to paYinsPaUquOn fees and derived from Ord. No, 1687, § 1(3,07), 3-13-89. Secs, 82-313—S2_335. Resened, DnTISION 5, STALN See, 82-836. National Electrical Code option, (a) The National Electrical Code, ?.0 Edition, is hereby adopted as the regulations to govern and to be observed and followed in all electric wiring and in all electrical construction, installation, repair, alteration, operation and maintenance of electric wiring, apparatus and fixtuxes, except for the amendments adopted in sections 92-337 through 82-350, of this chapter, Swap. No, 18 OD82:18 BUILDINGS AND BUILDrNG REGULATION S § 82-341 (b) if a section of this article is found to be in conflict With a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health ordinance or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any other ordinance or code or regulation of the city; the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. (c) Any person who shall violate any provision of the standards adopted or established in this article shall be deemed to have committed a class C misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine in an amount as provided in appendix B of this Code. (6) All applicable fees shall be in accordance with appendix A of this Code, (Ord. No, 1637, §§ 1(1.. 11), 3, 3-13-89; Ord. No. 96-1637-A, § 1, 7-22-96; Ord. No. 96-2079-B, 3-8-04; Ord. No. 96-2079-F, § 1, 6-27-05; Ord. No. 96-2079-L, § 1, 3-24-08) See. 82-337. Same—Amendments, The electrical code adopted in section 82-336 is amended to read as provided in sections 82-338 through 82-360. (Code 1970, § 8-40) See. 82-338. Aluminum conductors, Aluminum conductors may not be used in any wiring Within buildings, nor in an) underground sere ice conductors. Aluminum conductors may only be used as outside aerial conductors from a weatherhead to a pole, from a pole to a pole, and from a weatherhead to a weatherhead, (Ord. No. 160 § 1(5,01), 3-13-89) Sec. 82 -339. Installation of electrical de "ices® All electrical devices (including but not Limited to outlets and switches) shall be installed with the screw-wrap or approved screw clamp installation, Back or quick stab installation is prohibited. (Ord. No. 96-2079-J, § 1, 1-8-07) (a) All ser-vices for I and 2 family dwellings, shall be a minimum of 100 Amp capacity and shall have a minimum of two spare breaker slots. (b) All underground services shall beinstalled in a minimum of schedule 40 conduit. (Ord, No. 1637, § 1(5.03), 3-13-89; Ord, No. 96-2079-H, § 7, 9-12-05) See, 92-341. Reserved. Editor's note—Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 8, adopted September 12, 2006, repealed § 82-34I, which pertained to window air conditioners and space heaters and derived from Ord. No. 1637, § 1(5.04), 3-13-89. Supp. No. 18 CD82:19 § 82-342 IA PORTE CODE See. 82-342, Wiring v6thin buildings. Nonmetallic sheathed cable shall be used only for residential work, apartment houses, hotels, motels and similar occupancies equal to and less than three stories in height. Conductors in or an all file and masonry walls of such buildings shall be encased in rigid conduit, flexible conduit, PVC conduit or electrical metallic tubing, Minimum size nonmetallic sheathed cable shall be limited to No. 12 AWG. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(5,05), 3-13-89; Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 9, 9-12-05) See. 824343. Reserved. Editor's note Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 10, adopted September 12, 2005, repealed § 82-343, which pertained to ground contact and derived from Ord. No, 1637, § 1(5.06), 3-13-89, See. 92-344. Meter cabinets. Meter cabinets or meter sockets shall be approved by the electric public service companY and installed in accordance with subsection 82-102(a) of this chapter, Mater cabinets shall be installed in accordance with electric public senrice company standards and the National Electrical Code (NTEC). (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.01), 3-13-89; Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 11, 9-12-05) See, 92-345. Feeders. All services, except residential and interior feeders, shall bs installed in rigid metal conduit, electric metallic tubing or approved busways, except that underground services and feeders may be installed in approved ducts or plastic conduit. The portion of the service ahead of the meter cabinet shall not be run through attic spaces. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.02), 3-13-89; Ord, No. 96-2079-H, § 12, 9-12-05) Sec, 82-346. Flexible conduit, Flexible metallic conduit may be used, provided that such flexible metal conduit, meets all specifications of the National Electrical Code; provided, however, that the er=ring method of BX/Annour Clad is specifically prohibited. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.03), 3-13-99) See. 82-347. Sp regulations for dwellings, General lighting load in single-family residences shall be divided into not less than three circuits and shall be balanced as nearly as possible. Circuits may be of either 15 or 20 ampere capacity or may be mixed. Not more than eight outlets may be connected to any 15-ampere - circuit, nor more than his section an ton outlets to 8nY 20-ampere circuit, For purposes of t outlet is considered to be a receptacle or fixture outlet. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.04), 3-13-89) Supp, No. 18 CD82:20 BUILDINGS AND BU REGULATIONS § 82-381 Sec. 82-348. Franchise, to install equipment in streets. No person or public service company that doer, not operate under a franchise granted by the city shall have the right to install any electrical conduit, wires, ducts, poles or equipment of any character for the transmissions, distribution or utilization of electrical energy, or for the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence on, over or under the streets in the city, without first obtaining from the city council a franchise right or grant for the particular installation so desired to be made. Any such installation so made under such franchise or grant shall be in strict conformity with all rules and regulations and ordinances of the city (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6,05), 3-13-89) See. 82-349. Suspension of approval of materials. The building codes appeals board (SCAB) may, for good and justifiable reasons, suspend or revoke the approval of certain materials or wiring. (Ord. No, 1637, § 1(7,01), 3-13-89; Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 13, 9-12-05) 1111111111 i a 1 • 1 11 . . I a (a) No electrical materials, apparatus, devices appliances, drtures or equipment shall be installed in the city unless they are in conformity Nvith the provisions of this article and the statutes of the state, (b) The maker's name, trademark or other identification symbol shall be placed on all electrical materials, apparatus, dm ices, appliances, fixt=es and equipment, used or installed under the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(7,02), 3-13 -89; Ord. No. 96-2079-H, § 14, 9-12-05) Sees. S2-351-82-380. Reserved. ARTICLE V FUEL GAS CODE* See. 52491-,Adoption. (a) Except as provid this article, the International Fuel Gas re edition, published by the International e Council, as amended m' s n s2-382 of this article or addressed by the mechanical regulation the Internati Residential Code, 2005 edition, as adopted by section 82-31 of this chapter, is a and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length in this section and the provisio there shall be controlling in the design, construction, quality of materials, exec installation, alter ion, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use aintenance of buildings and Ictin-es within the city limits. One copy of the b i ng codes is on file in the office of the city sec ` - Editor's no —Ordinance No, 96-2079-8, § 4, adopted March 8, 2004, amende E 82, Art. V, §§ 8 1, 82-382 in its entirety, Formerly, said article pertained to the 1994 Gas e arived from Code 1970, § 8-49; Ord, No, 1786, 4 10, 10-14-91; Ord. No. 2079, § 7, 11-13-95. Supp, No. 17 CD82:21 Vol al ILI i 9 rf I a IN M, R W. " W01 IM, IN I P A I 1103 ill 101 . Organizations The Building Codes Appeals Board ("BCAB") shall consist of; seven (7) members. BCAB was established in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82-10 through 82-15 of the City's Code of Ordinances. 102. Appointment Appointment of BCAB members shall be in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82-10 through 82-15 of the City's Code of Ordinances. -51-WIVIj. M The Chief Bui�lding Official, or their designated representative, shall serve as Executive Secretary for the BCAB and is not a voting member. The Executive Secretary shall perform such duties as an; necessary to assist the BCAB in their duties. 104. Duties A. The Chairperson, or in their absence the Acting Chairperson, as set forth in Section 103, shall preside at all meetings, shall decide all points of order and procedure, and may administer oaths. All correspondence from the BCAB shall be over the :signature of the Chairperson or Acting Chairperson. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 2 of 6 08/30/11 Draft of Proposed Changes 105. Rules of Order Robert's Rules of Order, latest revision, shall be the Commission's final authority on all questions of procedures and parliamentary law not covered by these Rules of Procedure. In the event of a conflict between these Rules and Robert's Rules of Order, these rules shall prevail to the extent of such conflict only. 11. MEETINGS 201. Quorum In accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82-10 through 82-15 of the City's Code of Ordinances, a quorum shall consist of four (4) members. No decision by the BCAB shall be deemed rendered unless a majority of members are in attendance and voting, but by • less than a minimum of four (4:) members concur. !E'02. Lqgncla An agenda shall be prepared by the Executive Secretary for each meeting of the BCAB. The agenda shall include appeals and other matters scheduled for consideration by the BCAB. 203. Meetings In accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82-10 through 82-;15 of the City's Code of Ordinances, meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as at least four (4) members of the BCAB may determine. Meetings shall comply with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act and shall • posted by the City Secretary's Office at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance • the meeting. BLAB Rules of Procedure Page 3 of 6 08/30/11 Draft of Proposed Changes M M�MMII flif IMMMIM11 I 30I..Definition The official records of the BCAB shall include these Rules oi Procedure, approved meeting minutes together with all findings, decisions and other official actions of the BCAB. 4 Recording ofTote The minutes of the BCAB meetings, as recorded by the Executive Secretary, shall show the vote of each member or if absent or fqili.ta to vote. shall indicate that fact. 4.03. Files - Retention All matte rs/re• uests coming before the BCAB shall be submitted to the Inspection Services Division of the Planning Department. Requests, proposals and correspondence associated with meetings shall be retained by the Inspection Services Division for not less than three (3) years after the date of submittal. Following the close of meetings, BCAB records shall be fi�led in the office of the City Secretary and shall become a public record. Preparation and retention shall be in accordance with the provisions of State Law and procedures adopted by the City of La Porte. 304. Public Information The official records of the BCAB shall be on file with the Inspection Services Division and/or the City Secretary's Office and shall be open to public inspection during customary working hours. BLAB Rules of Procedure Page 4 of 6 08/30/11 Draft of Proposed Changes 401. Types of Action The BLAB shall act upon such matters in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82-10 through 82-15 of the City's Code of Ordinances and these Rules. Submission • Evidence The Inspection Services Division and/or applicant may submit evidence to the Executive Secretary (for review by the BCAB) at least ten (10) days in advance of a meeting or, such evidence may be presented at the meeting. All evidence shall be retained as public information. a • Continuance • Request For Meeting • withdraw a request for a meeting, • to request a scheduled hearing be continued, the Inspection Services Division and/or applicant may file a written request with the Executive Secretary, subject to the following rules A. A request for withdrawal submitted within fourteen (14) days following the request for a meeting shall be accepted by the Executive Secretary without the need for BCAB approval. B. All other requests for withdrawal are subject to BCAB approval at its next scheduled meeting. C. All requests for continuance will be at the discretion of the SCAB. 404. APPEALS Any person or persons, jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the BCAB, or taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the City may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of certiorari, as provided by Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes and Codes Annotated (V.T.C.A.), Local Government Code, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is Illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within ten (10) days of the board's decision. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 5 of 6 08130111 Draft of Proposed Changes 501,.Meetings All meetings of the BLAB shall be open to the public. i0 • Business A, The Chairperson shall call the Board to order. B. The Executive Secretary shall record the members present and absent. C, The minutes of the preceding meeting shall be submitted for approval by the Board. D. The Chairperson shall publicly advise those present at the meeting of the procedures followed during said meeting. E. The Board shall then hear and act upon requests and/or any other matters of business. 503,.Questions During the meeting, any member of the Board may call upon the applicant, City Staff • any other person present at the meeting, for further questioning relevant to the case. K1. Disgualification A. A member shall disqualify themself from voting whenever he/she finds that he/she has a personal or monetary interest in the; property or will be directly affected by the decision of the Board. B. A member may disqualify th!emself from voting whenever any applicant • agent, has sought to influence the vote of the member outside of the open meeting. C, A member who disqualifies themself • abstains from voting on any cK se shall announce such disquacation • abstention for the public record, prior to the presentation of the case, and shall not take; part in the deliberation or vote on the case, In the event a member does not discover any circumstances requiring their disqualification or abstentionuntil the meeting is underway, such member shall announce such disqualification • abstention as soon as it is discovered. N I M 1 1 2111 092 , 11011 NEW'S M MA I [a] RIM BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 6 of 6 08/30/11 Draft of Proposed Changes i Itfles of Procedure 101. Organizations The B u ilding Codes Appeals Board ("BCAB") shall consist of seven (7) members, BCAB was established in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82-10 through 82-15 of the City's Code of Ordinances. 102. Appointment Appointment of BCAB members shall be in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82-10 through 82-15 of the City's Code of Ordinances. 103. Officer(s A Chairperson shall be selected from among the BCAB membership, on an annual basis. The Chairperson shall serve for a one (1) year term, beginning on August 30 of the year appointed and expiring on July 31 of the following year. In the absence • the Chairperson, an Acting Chairperson shall preside over meetings. Selection of the Acting Chairperson is based • succession • board position numbers. Should the next position member be absent as well, the succession selection would continue. The Chief Building Official, or their designated representative, shall serve as Executive Secretary for the BCAB and is not a voting member. The Executive Secretary shall perform such duties as are necessary • assist the BCAB in their duties. 104. Duties A, The Chairperson, or in their absence, the Acting Chairperson, as set forth in Section 103, shall preside at all meetings, shall decide all points • order and procedure, and may administer oaths. All correspondence from the BCAB shall be over the signature of the Chairperson or Acting Chairperson. BLAB Rules of Procedure Page 2 of 6 08/30/11 Draft of Proposed Changes 105..Ruies of Order Robert's Rules of Order, latest revision,, shall be the Commission's final authority on all questions of procedures and parliamentary law not covered by these Rules • Procedure. in the event • a conflict between these Rules and Robert's Rules of Order, these rules shall prevail to the extent of such conflict only. 11. MEETINGS P-01. Quorum In accordance with Chapter 8 82-10 through 82-15 of the City's Code • Ordinances, a quorum shall consist of four (4) members. No decision by the BCAB shall be deemed rendered unless a majority of members are in attendance and voting, but by no less than a minimum of four (4) members concur. 202.Agenda An agenda shall be prepared by the Executive Secretary for each meeting of the BCAB. The agenda shall include appeals and othei matters scheduled for consideration by the BCAB. 203.--IT .. "h inrs In accordance with Chapter 82, Sect, 82-10 through 82-15 of tht City's Code of Ordinances, meetings shall be held at the call of thi; Chairperson and at such other times as at least four (4) members of the BCAB may determine. Meetings shall comply with tha, requirements of the Open Meetings Act and shall be posted by thl City Secretary's Office at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance. • the meeting. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 3 of 6 08/30/11 Draft of Proposed Changes N1 11W • Each agenda for meetings of the BCAB shall include an item designating a period for receipt of comments by the public. Each individual shall be limited to five (5) minutes in addressing the board during the public comment period, subject to an extension of time granted • majority vote of the BCAB. 301. Definition The official records of the BCAB shall include these Rules of Procedure, approved meeting minutes together with all findings, decisions and other official actions of the BCAB. 302. Recordinq of Vote The minutes of the BCAB meetings, as recorded by the Executive Secretary, shall show the vote of each member or if absent or failing to vote, shall indicate that fact. 303. Files - Retention All att- equests coming before the BCAB shall • submitted to the Inspection Services Division of the Planning Department. Requests, proposals and correspondence associated with meetings shall be retained by the Inspection Services Division for not less than three (3) years after the date of submittal. Following the close of meetings, BCAB records shall • filed in the office • the City Secretary and shall become a public record. Preparation and retention shall be in accordance with the provisions of State Law and procedures adopted • the City of La Porte. 304. Public Information The official records of the BCAB shall be on file with the Inspection Services Division and/or the City Secretary's Office and shall be open to public inspection during customary working hours, BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 4 of 6 08/30111 Draft of Proposed Changes 401. Types of Action The BCAB shall act upon such matters in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82-10 through 82-15 of the City's Code of Ordinances and these Rules. M of Evidence The Inspection Services Division and/or applicant may submit evidence to the Executive Secretary (for review by the BCAB) at least ten (10) days in advance of a meeting or, such evidence may be presented at the meeting. All evidence shall be retained as public information. , (,.03. Withdrawal or Continuance of Request For Meeting To withdraw a request for a meeting, or to request a scheduled hearing be continued, the Inspection Services Division and/or applicant may file a written request with the Executive Secretary, subject to the following rules: A. A request for withdrawal submitted within fourteen (14) days following the request for a meeting shall be accepted by the Executive Secretary without the need for BCAB approval. B. All other requests for withdrawal are subject to BCAB approval at its next scheduled meeting. C. All requests for continuance will be at the discretion of the BCAB. 404. APPEALS Any person or persons, jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the BCAB, or taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the City may present to: a court of record a petition for a writ of certiorari, as provided by Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes and Codes Annotated (V.T.C.A.), Local Government Code, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds • the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within ten (10) days of the board's decision. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 5 of 6 08/30/11 Draft of Proposed Changes 501. Meetings All meetings of the SCAB shall be open to the public. 502. Order of Business A. The Chairperson shall call the Board to order. 503. Questions During the meeting, any member of the Board may call upon the applicant, City Staff or any other person present at the meeting for further questioning relevant to the case. 601. Disgualification A. A member shall disqualify themself from voting whenever he/she finds that he/she has a personal or monetary interest in the property or will be directly affected by the decision of the Board. B. A member may disqualify themself from voting whenever any applicant or his/her agent, has sought to influence the vote of the member outside of the open meeting. C. A member who disqualifies themself or abstains from voting on any case shall announce such disqualification or abstention for the public record, prior to the presentation of the case, and shall not take part in the deliberation or vote on the case. In the event a member does not discover any circumstances requiring their disqualification or abstention until the meeting is underway, such member shall announce such disqualification or abstention as soon as it is discovered. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 6 of 6 08/30/11 Draft of Proposed Changes