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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-26 02-39 ORDINANCECouncil Action Data Eoveeher 26, 2001 Ibm No. 02_39 Item/Subject Amending the Electrical Code - Chapter 102 § 102-1, to adopt the 2002 Edition of the National Electric Code. Responsible Department: Infrastructure and Development Support - Code Enforcement Division Commentary: Every three years the City, in step with the State of Maine, updates to the most recent edition of the National Electric Cade. The three year code cycle allows for mitigating losses and hazanls in light of the historical record for the three year period and to provide for new technologies which have come to market. Perhaps the most significant change this year is the requirement for We Fault Circuit Interrupters" to be installed in the bedroom circuits of all new residential construction. In the event of an electrical arc at the outlet or in the device plugged I= the outlet the circuit will tr' Lung of power. It is believed, over time, this change will significantly reduce bedroom fres. rtmenf Head �' Manager's Comments City Manager Associated Information: Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: Introduced For Passage FirstReading Referralrraly` 02-39 Assigned to Oowcllor Pus4am eov er 26. 2001 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Ordinance, Amending the Electrical Code - Chapter 102 § 102-1, t0 adopt the 2002 Edition of the National Electric Code. &mRwdaixdbYb�eRlyofBargor,wfollonr. THAT the Electrical Code, Chapter 102,§ 102-1 be amended as follows effective January 1, 2002: § 102-1 In accordance with 30-A M.RS.A. § 3003, as amended, the National Electric Code,1999 24 J2( Edition, designated as "NFPA 30-1999779 2Mr and published by the Nadon ll Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as the minimum standards for electrical installations within the boundaries of the City of Bangor. STATEMENT OF FACTS: New text Is underlined and deleted text is struck a . IN CITY Cn®CIL November 26. 2001 First Reading selected to Infrastructure 6 Development Support committee Cipf CL%CR 1 IN CIW COUNCIL December 26, 2001 Notion Made and seconded for Passage Vote: 9 yes Councilors voting yea: Allen. Neldacci, Crowley, Forahm, Parringtan, Nealley, Palmer. Eohmam b Trouble Passed O BOINANCE Title, decoding the electrical Code - Chapter 102. 5102-1. to "opt the 2002 Edition of the National Electric Code Assi/g�ned to I �""�`� �q''`/^ Councilor 4