O60-02 ORDINANCE NO. 60-2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, .REPEALING ORDINANCE
229 and ORDINANCE 2~8 OF SAID CITY, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE AND
OUTSIDE TELEVISION ANT~NA CODE, RESPECTIVELY, AND ESTABLISHING IN LIEU THEREOF
A N~$ ELECTRICAL AND OUTSIDE TELEVISION ANTENNA CODE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, DEFINING TERMS USED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF EXAMINERS
FOR ELECTRICIANS AND AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR; REQUIRING E~ATIONS BEFORE
ELECTRICIANS ~Y DO ELECTRICAL WORK; SETTING FEES FOR SUCH EXAMINATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPETE~CY AND RENEWALS THEREOF; MAKING IT UN-
LA~UL FOR PERSONS NOT QUALIFIED OR CERTIFIED TO DO ELECTRIC~2L WORK; MAKING IT
~UzAkrFUL TO DISCONNECT OR ALTER CERTAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT OR FOR MASTER~ S TO
~PLOY UNLICENSED ELECTRICIANS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSE FEES FOR ELECTRIC~_L CON-
TR~CfO~S~ ~QUIR~NG SUpERVISiON OF ELECTRIC~kL WORK BY CONTRACTOR TO BE UNDER A
DJL-Y CERTIFIED ~L~STEr~ ELEC~vm'. ~-~.~,~' REQUIRi~N~ FILING OF CERTALN iNFOR~TION BY
THOSE ENGAGED IN ELECTRIC;J~ ~ORK; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK AND
~L~KING IT UNLAWFUL TO PROCEED WI'i~OUT °-'~-'
~=~, M~i~ING PROVISION FOR ISSU'ANCE OF
SUCH PEP~IITS AND SETTING FEES THEREFOR; ~@.KING IT UNL~¢~FUL TO CONCE~d4 k~IRING
WITHOUT FINAL APPROVAL BY ELECTRIC~L INSPECTOR; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN STYaNDARDS
FOR ELECTRIC~J~ %~ORK; ~ULATING THE INSTY~LLATION, UTILIZATION AND ~INTEN~CE
OF OUTSIDE ~mm~
~~ FOR TELEVISION RECEIVING APPARATUS OR EQUIP~'~T; REQUIRING
PERMITS f~D CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL ~'~D PROVIDING FOR THE M~A~ER ~dl~D ~EES FOR
O?.TAI2,!/i~G S~'[E; PROVIDI2$G FOR ~h°PEALS f~ND ~ BOARD OF ~PP~Lo; ~D~TIN~ %~FE. ~
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OF SUC~i O~IN, 2~CE~ ?RO~¢2DING FOP~ SEVEP~BILITY OF ~THE PROVISIONS OF THE OPDIN~¢~CE;
,.~P~LLMG ALL O~RDIN~2~CES IN CONFLICT HEREW~TH~ ~ND FOE O~qER PURPOSE~.
BE iT frieD IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Ordinances No. 229 and 2&8, also kno~m as the Electrical
Code mud the Outside Television 7mtenna Code, Respecti=ely, of the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida, be and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 2. That there is hereby established in lieu thereof a new
Electrical and outside Television Antenna Code of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida, to read as follows:
Section 3~ DEFINITIONS.
a. The term "electrical construction", as used in this code, is hereby
defined to include and govern all work and materials used in installing,
maintaining and/or extending a system of electrical %~iring for light, heab, or
power, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection-there-
with, whether outside, inside or attached to any building or structure, lot or
premises.
b. The term "electrician", as used in this ordinance, is defined to mean
a person who is engaged in the trade or business of electrical construction,
and who is qualified under the terms and provisions of this ordinance.
c. The term "master electrician", as used in this ordfnance, is defined
to mean a person who pSssesses the necessary qualifications, training and
technical knowledge to plan, lay out, and supervise the installation of elec-
trical ~iring, apparatus, or equipment for'light, heat, or power, as covered by
the terms and provisions of this ordinance, and must have .had at least five (5)
years experience, the last year being in PaLm Beach County., Florida.
d. The term "sign-master electrician", as used in this ordinance, is
defined to mean a person who possesses the necessary qualification% trainLug
and technical knowledge to plan, lay out and supervise the installation of
electrical wiring~ apparatus, or equipment in mad on signs, as covered by the
terms and provisions of this ordinm~ce..
e. The term "journeyman electrician", as used in this ordinance, is
defined to mean a person who possesses the necessary qualifications, training
and technical knowledge to install electrical v~_ring apparatus or equipment for
light, heat, or power, as covered by the terms and provisions of this ordinance,
and he must be capable of doing electrical ~m0Fm according to the plans and
specifications ~arnished to him, and in accordance 'with the stsmdard rules and
regulations governing wiring installations in the city,
f. The term. "sign-~ourneymsn electrician", as used Ln this ordinance, is
defined to mean a person who possesses the necessary qualification, training
and technical knowledge to install electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipmmat
in mud on signs, as covered by the terms and provisions of this ordinance. Sign~.
journeyman electricians must be capable of doing electrical sign ,^ork according
ye the plans and specifications furnished to him and in accordance with the
standard rules m~d regulations governing sign work in the city.
g. The term, "maintenance electrician", as used in this ordinance, is
defined to mean a person vaho possesses the qualifications herein before prescribe5
for a "journe].nnan electrician", but who must bs regularly employed to maintain
mud make minor repairs to the electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment which
is installed, contained, and used upon premises or in buildings owned, occupied,
or controlled by the person, firm or corooration by v~om the maintenance
~lectrician is emP!oy~d. -
h~ The term "electrical contracto~-~ as used in this ordinance, is defined
to mean a person, firmer corporation engaging in the business of electrical
contracting. The oerson in charge of the electrical installations for said
person, firm, or corporation shall have passed the master electrician's exam-
ination according to the terms of this ordinance ~ud possess am aster electrician'
certificate issued hereunder and paid up-to-date.
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i. The term "appliance electrician," as used in this ordinance~ is
defined to me-an a person who possesses the necessary qualifications, training
and technical knowledge to repair electrical appliances~ He must also be
capable of connecting electrical appliances to existing wiring in accordance
with this ordinance and with the standard rules and regulatioms governing
wiring installations in the city.
j. Permit for Electrician's Helper. Every person engaged in or de-
siring to engage in work as an electrician' s helper in the City of ~oynton
Beach, shall secure from the City Electrical Inspector a helper's permit,
which will entitle the applicant to work at electrical construCtion and in-
stallation only under the direct supervision of a certified electrician. No
fee shall be charged for each helper's permit°
k, The term "board" or "board of examiners", as used herein, is defined
as the board of examiners of electricians hereinafter provided for.
1. The term "city", as used herein, means the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida.
m. Service, or services, shall consist of that portion of an electrical
installation from the point of entrance to the point of distribution, in two
or more meter installations each meter and its point of distribution shall be
considered as a service.
n. By ..nothing' contained in this section or elsewhere in this ordinance
is it to be construed that an electrician's occupational license or permit shall
be req~ ~dred under this or other ordinances for any work involved in the erection,
installation, repairing, remodeling and maintensnce of elevators., dumb waiters
and moving stairways; such exception shall not, however, extend to work on
conductors and equipment for supplying power to the control panels of such
elevators, dumb waiters or moving stairways.
o. ~mtenna elements - that portion or portions of the outside antenna
system for television receiving apparatus or equipment which are electrically
comuected to the receiver.
p. ~mtenna mast - that portion of the outside antenna system for television
receiving apparatus or equipment to which the antenna ~lements are attached.
q. Tower or mast support - the support or extension required to elevate
the antenna mast to a height deemed necessary for adequate operation.
r. Antenna system - the combins£ion of any antenna elements, mast and
tower or mast support as defined above.
so Height of antenna system - the overall vertical length of the antenna
system, as defined above, above the ground~ or if such system be located on a
building, then, above that part of the level of such building upon which the
system rests.
SectiOn 4. BOARD OF ~[AMIk~RS OF ELECTRICI~aNS; CREATION, APPOiNtmENT
QUALIFICATIONS OF M~LMBERS; ORGANIZATION.
There is hereby created a BOAP~D OF E~d~IS~RS OF ELECT}~ICI3~/~S FOR THE CITY
OF BO~TON B~CH. Such board shall consist of five members to be appointed by
the City Council. One of such members shall be· the electrical inspector of
such city~ another, the fire chief of such city, or his assistant~ one of the
members shall be a licensed electrical contractor in such city. One member
shall be a journes~nan electricians and one shall be a layman. The present
board shall hold office for the remainder of the year in which this ordinance
becomes effective, or until their successors are named and supplied. ~Subsequent
thereto the members of the board, other than the electrical inspector, shall be
appointed by the City Co~u~cil and shall serve for one year. Should either the
master electrician or journeyman electrician member fail to renew his certificate
or have same cancelled or revoked, this membership on the Electric Examining
Board shall be automatically terminated, and the City Council, by motion, shall
appoint a new member in his place as soon thereafter as practical. No member of
the board of examiners shall receive compensation for his services as such
member. The electrical inspector shall be secretary of the board, and the board
shall elect its other officers and adopt rules of procedure. A majority of the
members thereof shall be a quorum.
Section 5. ELECTRIC~2~ INSPECTOR; APPOINT~2~T ~.'D QU~IFICATIONS~
COMPenSATION.
The electrical inspector of 'such city shall be named and appointed pursuant
to the regulations of such city and shall be paid a salary to be determined by
the pay plan of such city. The appointee to such office ~hall be a person of
good moral character, possessed of such executive ability as is requisite to the
performance of his duties, and he shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard
materials and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment. He shall
be well versed in approved methods of electrical construction, have a knowledge
of the. statutes of the State of Florida relating to electrical ~ork, and the
rules, regulations and standards of the National Standards Association. He shall
have a master's electrician certificate of the city and shall have had at least
five years, experience as a journeyman. It shall be unlawful for the electrical
inspector to engage in 'the business of selling, installing or maintenance of
electrical equipment, directly or indirectly, and he shall have no financial
interest in shy concern engaged in such business in the city at any time while
holding office.
Section 6. ELECTRICAL LNSPECTOR - DUTIES ~D POWERS.
The duties and powers of the electrical inspector shall be:
a. To enforce the provisions of this ordinance under the general super-
vision of the city manager and the city commission;
b. To receive applications, and grant permits thereon, for the installation~
or alteration of electrical equipment in accords~nce with the provisions of this
ordinance.
c. To m~oke inspections of electrical installations as provided by this
ordinance and to issue a certificate of approval on~iring installations,
apparatus, equipment, or light fixtures after installation thereof, pursuant to
permit granted, provided the same comply with the rules and regulations o£ this
and other ordinances of the city, the permits, ~ud the current issue of the
National Electrical Code. However, if defects, omissions or violations exist,
no certificate of approval vdll be issued until corrections haVe been made'.
d. To keep on file in his office a list of inspected elec%rica], equipment
as issued by or for Underv~iters, Laboratories, Inc., which list shall be
accessible for publiC reference during re$~lar office hours;
e. To keep complete records of all pe~its issued, inspections and re-
inspections made and other official work performed in accordance with the
provisions of this ordinance;
f. To hold membership in the International Asaociation of Electrical
Inspectors and the National Fire Protection Association, and, ~th the consent
of the Comacil ~ad/or the city manager, to serve on any electrical committee
of these associations to which he may be appointed;
g. To inspect any wiring or equipment conducting or using electric current
for light, heat or power in the city, and if conductors and eouipment are found
to be unsafe to life or property, he shall notify the person,~irm or corporation
ovming or operating such Wi. ring or equipment to correct the condition ~,~thin a
forty-eight hour period or within such larger time 1L.~tit as he shall specify;
h. He shall have the authority to disconnect service in any building or
premises containing defective or hazardous wiring or equipment upon failure to
correct the violations specified in the foregoing paragraph. He shall also have
the authority to disconnect service in any building or premises immediate!yupon
inspection when emergency, hazardous conditions arise, such as.~i~es, storm
ds~r~age, etc.. - ~
i. To enforce all the provisions of this code, and for such purposes, he
shall have all the powers of a police officer of such city. He or his represent-
ative, may enter any building or pren~ses for the ourpose of m~king electrical
inspections or to prevent violations of this code ~pon presentation of proper
credentials.
j. ~uenever any electrical work is being done contrary to the provisions
of this ordinance, or is being done in an unsafe or dangerous manner,~ the
electrical inspector may order the work stopped by notice in writing Sarved~ on
any person engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and ~any such
person shall £orth~th stop such work until authorized by the electrical ~n-
spector to recommence and proceed with the work.
If in the judgment of the electrical inspector any electrical work or
portion thereof is deemed unsafe, he shall cause all persons to be excluded from
access thereto or use thereof.
The electrical inspector shall notify the o~er or his agent of said
unsafe conditions and the o~aer or his agent shall within twenty-four (24) hours
thereafter appoint an architect, engineer~ or~ electrician to represent him, and
the electrical inspeCtor with said architect, engineer or.~electrician shall
appoint an additional party~as referee. In case the electrical inspector and
owners' representative 'fail to agree upon a referee it .~shall be the duty of the
City Council to appoint a competent person &s referee. The decision of the
majority of this committee shall be final. If found necessary, the owner or his
agent shall immediately make the conditions safe or in the event'of failure on
their part to do so within twenty-four (2~) hours after the decision of the
committe% the electrical inspector may make such conditions safe and secure and
charge the expense of same against said property, or may order the electrical
work removed.
k~ Liability: The electrical inspector or his duly authorized assistaut,
members of the Eoard of Examiners of electricians, members of the Electrical
Board of ApPeals, charged with ~the enforcement of this code, acting for the city
in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally
and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may
occur to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the
discharge of his duties.
Section 7. APPLICATIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS' EX_~MINATION; M~NNER OF ~KING
EXAMINATIONS.
Applicants desiring to take electricians' examinations in any of the
classifications must file applications with %he electrical inspector at least
ten days before the next scheduled examination accompanied by the examination
fees provided by this code. Ex.ruminations for Master Electricians and Master
Neon Sign Electricians shall be held' at the Electrical Inspector's office on
the third Saturday in January, April, July and Octaber of each year. In addition
to these periods, the Board may designate other days for the examination of
journeyman, maintenance electricians and appliance electricians. Examinations
shall be conducted by the electrical inspector and at least 3 other members of
the board. Examinations shall commence on the day designated and continue until
all applicants appearing for the examination have been ex--ed and shall be
based on questions designed to determine the applicant's practical knowledge of
electrical construction as defined in this ordinance, and may be wholly or part
in writing. Examinations shall be of a technical nature and sufficiently strict
to satisfy the board as to the applicant's competence in the field of his
application as well as his familiarity with the rules and regulations governing
electrical construction. There will be no refund of applicants fee.
Section 8. FEES FOR ~INATION~ CERTIFICATE OF COM~PETENCY$ REN~AL
CERTIFICATES ~D B'EN~?~L FEES.
Applications for examination shall be accompanied by fees as follows:
Piaster and sign-master electricians
.$25,00
Journeyman, Sign-journe~m~an,
maintenance s~nd appliance electricians
2.00
Applicants who pass the ex~mination will be issued a certificate of competency
by the board of examiners. All such certificates shall exoire on the ensuing
October let and may be renewed at that time by the board. Before any master
electrician or master sign electricians certificates are renewed, satisfactory
evidence mUst be submitted to the board that such.applicant has been actively
engaged in the trade or business of electrical construction as a master electrici
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in the city for a period of at least ninety days during the year irmmediately
preceding the date of expiration of his certificatg, and all such applicants for
renewal must sign an affidavit to such effect.- Certificates for maintenance
electricians shall bear the name and address of the person, firm or corPoration
by whom such persons are regularly employed. Such Certificates shall become'
null and Void if the maintenance elec.trician changes his place of employment,
but such person may ~.have ~his certificate endorsed ~to show the .new location of
employment by presenting Same to the elect~£~al inspector~, If certificate is not
renewed within 30 days after the same has expired, applicant may be required to
take a new examinati°n at the descretion of ~the B0ard4
The renewal fees-for master and sign-master electrician certificates shall be
$25.00, and for journeyman, sign journeymen, maintenance and appliance elec-
triciaus shall be $2.00~.
All money paid for examination and renewal fees shall be paid by the electrical
inspector daily as received into the finance department of the city.
Section 9.~ UNLAWFUL FOR PERSONS NOT QUALIFIED AS ELECTRICIANS TO INSTALL
OR REPAIR ELECTRICAL WIRING APPARATUS OR EQUIPMENT.
It shall be unlawful for any person not qualified as an electrician, in
accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, or who does not possess a
currently effeCtive certificate as provided by this ordinance, to do any
electrical construction in the city, or make any repairs, alterations, additions,
or Changes to any existing system of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment,
for light, heat or power, within the limits of the city. It is not the intent
of this section to prohibit individuals from repairing personally owned electrical
appliances on a non-commercial basis.
Section !O. UNLAWFUL TO DISCONNECT, ~tLTER OR T~MPER SERVICE EQUIPMENT
OF CORPORATION HAVING ELECTRICAL FR~2~CHISE.
It shall be unlawful for any perso~ te disconnect, alter, oP tamper with
any service equipment, such as service dvop, conductors, meters or protective
devices owned by the company or corporation holding a franchise for electrical
current for light, heat and power in the city, except duly authorized agents,
licensee~, or employees of such company.
Section 11. LICENSE FEES FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS$ SUPERVISION BY A
~D~STER ELECTRICIans TELEPHONE NU~% .~D ~DDRESS; LENDING OF N~4E BY ~5~STER
ELECTRICIAN UNLAWFUL.
Before any electrical contractor, firm or corporation may engage in the
business of electrical construction in the city, he or it must pay the annual
occupational license fee as provided by the currently effective occupational
license ordinance of such city with reference to electrical contractors. The
supervision of all electrical work by such contractor must be u~uder a master
electrician duly certified u~uder the pro~rlsions of this code. Every electrical
contractor doing electrical work in the city shall supply the electrical in-
spector with an accurate t~lephone n~mber and address of such business. No
licensed master electrician, firm or corporation shall allow his or its name to
be used by any persons or party, directly or indirectly for the purpose of
obtaining a pern~t for doing electrical work '~mnder the license of such master
electrician~ firm or corporation. Conviction for violation of this provision
shall be grounds for up to one year's suspension or revocation by the board,
after a h~aring of such person's certificate and license.
Section 12. REGISTPJ~TION
All master, sign-master and maintenance electricians must register with
the electrical inspector the name and address of the person, firm or corporation
by whom they are regularly employed, and they may not be employed by more than
one person, firm or corporation at any one time. Such registration, in the case
of a master electrician, must be in the form of a letter from the master elec-
trician and the firm, person or corporation employing him.
Section 13. UNLAW?UL TO E~LOY UNLICenSED E/.ECTRICIi~S; JOURNEYMAN ~-&~Y
NOT WORK EXCEPT UNDER LICE~TSED _~:~STEB.
No master electrician, firm, corporation, or person shall amploy any
person to work in the capacity of sm el6ctrician in the city unless such
~mployee has in his possession a currently effective certificate of competency
issued under the provisions of this ordinance, or a temporary permit issued by
the secretary of .the board pending the employee taking the' next scheduled ex-
amination. No journeyman electrician shall do electrical work of any character
in the city unless he is duly certified-.hereunder and employed by and works under
the direct supervision of a master electrician duly certified under the p re-
visions of this c~de.
Section 1~. PL~S ~AND SPECIFIC3~TIONS OF ELECTRICi~ ~DRK TO BE SUBI~[TTED
TO ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
Plans and specifications, showing location of utility pole with complete
description of all proposed electrical work, shall be submitted to .the electrical
inspector at the same t~e application is made for a building permit,, if any.
The plans .must he legibly drawn, or printed to a definite scale., by an architect,
general contractor, electrical contractor, or owner, one floor plan being
sufficient if it can be made to show all the proposed electrica1' work, otherwise
two or more plans shall be SUbmitted. The plans shall show' the total floor area,
the square feet of the building under consideration, the point to which the
service connection 'is' to be made, the size of service and Sub-feed wires, the
location of service switches and center of distribution, and the arrmgement of
circuits showing the n:umber of outlets connected thereto. The plans, if found
in order, must be stamped "Approved" by the electrical inspector, or a duly
authorized assistant, before the building permit or the electrical permit can
be obtained and he,fore amy eleCtrical ~ork can be started. COpies of all
blueprints and' drawings of this nature must be filed in the Office of the
building inspector of the city for safekeeping and future reference if required
by the latter. The in[~tallation of the -wiring, apparatus, or equipment, for
light, heat or power, within or attached to any building or~ .premAses, whether
for private or publi.c us% must be done strictly in accordauce with the plans
and specifications .'submitted. fray chsmges or omissions in the wiring' system
shown on the plans must first be approved by the electrical 'inspector, em~d
such approval noted~in writiDg.
Section 15. UNL~%~UL TO .CONCE~[L WIRING OR TO CONN.=C, SOURCE OF
BEFORE CERTIFIC~'~TION B~ ELECTRIC?~ INSPECTOR; NOTICES OF RE~D]2~ESS FOR
INSPECTION REQUIRED.
When a job has been roughed in, it shall be th~ duty of the per, on taking
t'~
out the permit to no m~y the electrical inspector that such job is ready for
inspection, and failure to make such notification shall be deemed a violation
of this code.
it shall be unlawful for any person~ firm or corporation, their agents or
employees to cover or Conceal any ~iring until a certificate of inspection, in
the form of a sticker placed on the s~.~ltchbox, has been issued by the electrical
~mspector, or his assistants, certifying that the ~..~ring has been inspected s~ud
approved and is ready to be covered~ It shall be %~mlawful for any corporation
holding a franchise for the purpcse of furnishing current for light, heat or
power in the city to connect its source of power to any electrical installation
~ the city ~dthout first having approval therefor from the electrics~l inspector
to the effect that such installation has be.~n inspected ~d approved.
When a job is finally co~Pleted.~_ , it shs~ll be the duty of the person tsd~ing
out the permit, to notify the electrical inspector that such job is ready for
final inspection and failure to make such notific~tion shall be deemed a
viols~tion of this code.
Section 16. PEPJ.~ITS FOR ELECTP~C~IL WORK R~QUIRED; UNL~¥~FUL TO PROCEED
P~THOUT PERMIT OR TO V~'.RY PERMIT.
A permit must be secured from the electrical inspector before any
electrical work in the city can be commenced, whether the installation shall be
temporary or permanent, and whether for ~ring, apparatus, equipment, or for
reeking extensions or changes to existing wiring systems, or for light, heat or
power, and whether upon premises, or inside, outside, or attached to buildings,
or stnuctures of any character. It shall be unlawful for any person to proceed
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with such work without such permit, o~ to-vary the terms of such permit, or of
the requirements of this code without the written approval of the electrical
inspector', However, any. corporation holding a franchise from the city for the
purpose of furnishing electrical current for light, heat, or power, shall have a
right to install, connect, disconnect, or remove meters, or their protective
devices, without obtaining a permit hereUnder after a certificate of approval
has been issued on the installation.
Section 17. 'TO WHOM SUCH PERMITS ~4AY BE ISSUED..
Such electrical, permits may be issued only to duly licensed electrical
contractors, to master and ~sign-master electricians who 'are qualified under the
provisions of this ordinance; to owners who qualify according to the provisions
of this ordinance; to duly registered maintenance electricians, but only to"the
extent provided in this code; and'. to duly registered appliance electricians,
but 'only according to the extent provided .by this code~
Section 18. PERMI. TS~' iSSUED TO M~INTENI~CE ELECTRICIANS-PROVISIONS.
Permits may be issued.:to duly qualified maintanance electricians, but
only to the extent of permitting reasonable alterations,' additions, or exten-
sions to existing installations of wiring~ apparatus, or eqUipment-installed,
contained, or used upon premises, or in-buildings owned or occupied, by the
person, firm or corporation by whom sUch maintenance electrician is regularly
employed. Such alterations, additions, or extensions must be of a miner '
character, and shall'be confined to existing branch-circuits and fixtures,
apparatus or equipment connected thereto, but shall not include the installation
or replacement of service conductors, service equipment or sub-feed' circuits up
to the final center of distribution. No alterations, additions or extensions
shall be made which would place an overload upon the service conductors, sub-
feed, or branch-feed service conductors, or overload the protective devices
through ~mich electrical energy is supplied.
Section t9. PER~TS TO OWNERS - PROVISIONS
Permits shall be-issued to a bona fide owner o~ property permitting him
to install, personally, electrical wiring on property owned by such person
providing the following rules -and regulations are followed:
a. Such owner must submit plans and specifications .to the electrical
inspector for approval;
b. Such owner must Satisfy the inspector as ~o the owner,s ability and
qualifications to install el'ectrieal wiring;
c. Such owner must make application for and secure an electrical permit
before commencing such electrical work;
d. Such owner must file an affidavit that he is the bona fide owner
personally installing the ~rk on his premises only~
e. Such owner must Day the required permit fees hereinafter set forth;
f. Such owner mu~t perform the electrical wo~ according to the rules and
regulations contained in this ordinance and in the ~urrent issue of the
National Electrical Code;
go Such owner must notify the electrical inspector when the work is
ready for inspection;
h~ ~d~h wdrk m.Ust~bei~o~e, by .t, he owner personally wi~odt compensation
or pay from any6ne for hms la~r~ a~d s~ch o.wner shall n°~ Be ~o?rmitted to
employ anyone else ~o assist him with s~h electrical instaita~i~n~ except a
licensed master electrician.
Section 20. PERMITS TO APPLI~JqCE ELECTRICIANS - PROVISIONS
Permits may be issued to duly registered appliance electricians but only
to permit connections of appliances to existing wiring.
Section 21. P~ffT FEES
The electrical inspector on behalf of the city shall dharge aud collect
for electrical permits (not including signs) at the following rates, to-wit:
The mJ~uimum fee for any permit shall be $1.50.
ROUGH WIRING
OUTLETS:
Ceiling )
Bracket )
Receptacle )
Switch )
Sign Outlet )
Door bell )
Floodlight )
i through 5 outlets ........ ~.~ .....1.50
Each additional outlet ........ A .... ,05
Stove or water heater outlet only (eaCh) .................... ,50
SERVICE
Temporary and construetion service .......... 1.50
lO0-ampere and under. ................... ~ ........................... 1.50
Over lO0-ampere to 200-ampere. 0 ............................... 2.00
Over 200-ampere to 400-ampere.,~. ............................. 3.00
Over 400-~mpere to 600-ampere .............................. 4.00
Over 600-ampere to 800-ampere. .............................. .5.00
Over 800-ampere to ............................ ; .............. 10.00
~'charge of $1.00 for each additional meter, except for
firstmeter.
EQUIPMENT
STOVES:
Each connection ...... . ............. 50 rough
WATER HEATERS
Each connection ...................... 50 rough
SPACE HEATEJIS:~
Each installation
MOTORS:
· 50 fin.
· 50 finish
Each motor up to and including 1 h.p. 1.00
Each motor over 1-h.p. through 3 h.p. 2.00
Each motor over 3-h.p. through ~ h.p. 3.00
Each motor over 5-h.p. through 8-h.p. ~.OO
Each motor over 8-h~p. through lO-h.p. 5.00
Each motor overlO-h.p, through 25-h.p. 8.00
Each motor over25-h,p, throughlOO-h.p. 10. O0
Each motor over lOOh.p. ..... ~ ............... ~..;.... ....... l~.O0
G~NEP~TORS AND TR~NSFO~MERS:'
(Determine KW and figure s~me as
Diathermic, electronic eqUiPment,
by inspector)
h.p.) X~ray,
etc. (From $~.00 ~o $~5.'00, determined
~LDINGI*~kCHINES:
(Determine the amperage, as follows)
Up to 6-ampere .................................... :,;.;, 1~00
Over 6-ampere to ~2-ampere ............................. 2.00
Over 12-ampere to ~8-ampere ........................... .. 3.00
Over ~8-ampere to 25-~npere ............................. 4.00
Over 25-ampere to 30-ampere ............................. 5.00
Over 30-ampere to 35-a~pere ............................. 6.00
Over 35-s~pere to 40-ampere... .... . ....................... 7.00
Over 40-ampere ............................. 8.00
POPCORN & DOUGHNUT Ma~CH!NES: (each) ......... . ...........
TOASTERS: ( each ) ......................................
COFFEE UPd~S: (each) ..... . ............... ............. :-.
MEAT CASES AND SHOWCASES:
(Determine number of lights)
First l0 lights or fraction thereo£~.... ..............
Each additional light in case.. .... [ .... ' ...............
.50
.50
.50
1.50
.10
C~,RNIV~'~S, CIRCUSES, ROAD SHOWS ~D SIMIL~ TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS,
A PERMIT FEE OF $15.00 ~HA~ 'BE PAID.
TRANSFORMERS OR B~LASTS PEHTAINING TO
ELECTRIC SIGNS: (each)
FIXTURES: ................................... 1. on
Lights I through lO bulb sockets or
Fluorescent tube .... ~ ................ ...... . ........ . ....... 1.50
Each additional light bulb socket or fluorescent tuB~.. .10
but not to exceed ten dollars for any electrical sign
contains only bulb sockets.
Combination of light fixtures and outlets up to 6 when completed
for one inspection., ................................
· .. 1.~0
Streamers or festoon lights;
First l0 lights ...................... , ~. ............... 1.50
Each additional lO or fraction .......................... 50
RADIO TRANSMITTERS:
(Fee to be determined by electrical inspector)
REINSPECTIONS: When extra inspection trips are necessary due
to any one of the following reasons, a charge of $1.50 shall be
made for each trip:
(a) Wrong Address
(b) Condemned work resulting from faulty construction.
(c) Repairs or correction not made when inspection called for.
(d) Work not ready for inspection when called.
The payment of reinspection fees shall be made before any further permits
will be issued to the person owing same.
All money received for permit fees shall be paid over daily to the finance
department of ~the city.
Section 22. ~PEALS
Any person whose application for any permit hereunder has been re-
fused, or who feels aggrieved to anY. decision or action of the'electrical in-
spector or the board of examiners, o? who may consider that the provisions of
this c~de~do not Cover the point rai~ed, or.that any particular provision would
cause ~fest injuryto be~6ne, m~anneal tb ~.be b~~,~ .... ~ ~-^~-~-~.
erred to by servin~i~ten~tice on the electrical inspector. Such r~tice
shall, .within ten days, be transmitted by such inspector to such board of
appeals, The iatt~r~s~all arrange for a hearing, with ~written notice to the
appellant thereof, within thirty days after receipt of such notice of appeal.
Section 23. BO~kHD OF APPE~S.
a. _There is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of five
members to be appointed by the City Council of the City. Three of such members
shall be master electricians in such city, and one shall be a journeyman and one
shall be a laymsm. Such board shall elect its own officers and adopt ~les of
procedure. A majority shall constitute a quorum. Board members shall receive
no compensation.
b. The board shall have the authority, in addition to all other
authority provided for in this ordinance to subpoena any one granted a license
in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. The board may revoke or
suspend any type of electrical license granted under this ordLns~nce, if found
guilty of any one or more of the following acts or omissions, to-wit:
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(1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining his or its certificate or license,
or both$
(2) Negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the practice of contracting
or installing electrical work contrary to the City OS National
Electric Code.~
(3) Fraudulent departure from or disregard of~ plans and specificatio~
· in any materials respect, without consent of the owner or his duly
authorized representative, in writing~ and the consent of the
Electrical Inspection Department.
c. i~yone whose license has been revoked may again be licensed by
applying to the Board and conforming to Sec~ ? of the City Electrical Code.
Section 24. SPECIt~ RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SERVICES AND SUB-FEEDS.
a. All services on new structures~ whether undergroUnd or overhea~?~
shall be galvanized or sheridized threaded conduit.
b. Fuse panel shall not be installed in Kitchens or Closets.
c. Service wires or circuit wires sh'all enter the meter ca~inet or
switch without the use of concealed backing box~
d. ~l electrical conductors installed undergroUnd shall be encased in
an approved raceway.
e. All main switches~ and sub-main switches, must be DlainlY marked so
that the division, sub-division, or separate occupancies of the building which
they control, can be quickly and positiVely identified~
f. The master services for stores must provide at least one lO0-ampere~
three ~lre, llO-220-volt, single-phase current for each store~
g~ The sub-feeds to each store must provide at least a lO0-ampere,
three wire, llO-220-volt, single-phase current to each store.
h. In multiple meter installations, only one set ~ service conductors
shall be installed in service raceways beyond the assembly of meter sockets,
gutters, or other approved wire enclosures used exclusively for wiring of meters.
i o Service entrance cable may be used only on the load side of meter on
residences classified as old houses in ~ich non-metallic wiring is used, when
properly fused and switched at meter.
j. fd_l equipment exposed to'the wea.ther~ such as switches, conduit, and
fittings, shall be of the rain-t.ight, or weather proof type.
k. Feeders to groups of meters and bther devices shall be installed in
compliance with the current i~sue of the National Electrical Code.
1. In all stores, o~£ice buildings, public assemb'~y halls, and com-
mercial buildings~ all receptacle circuit outlets shall be rated at ~.75 amps
each. All general lighting circuits shall be rated~ at 2~5 for each outlet. All
combination receptacles and general lighting circuit shall be rated at 3.75 amps
for each oublet o
(1) All stores, office buildings, publmc assemB.1M~h~lls and commercial
buildings that are equipped with summer and Wi~ter air conditioners~
each electric outlet shall be rated at 2~5 ~.~n; ~s e~ch~ except those
outlSts ~.p~..cified in Section 2~, paragrap~ l".mi' ~and Section 25,
ba~rap~ ,;p,'~ ahd all circuits.to Be' protect~d~ B~ 15 amp. ex-
~eDt~nE tho~e mentioned ih S~'ion 2~, par~EraDh ,,m,, and Section
~5~ paragraph "p". Th~e v~l~es to be used~ for comDuting service
conductors sizes, and number outlets on branch circuits°
(2) The total lighting load shall not exceed ~0 per cent of branch
circuit rating when in normal operation, if the 'load will continue
for long periods such as store lighting.
m~ The maximum number of Mogul base light sockets' shall not exceed
three per 15-ampere circuit, or four per 20-ampere circuit. No convenience
receptacles shall be permitted on a branch-circuit supplying Mogul base light
sockets.
n. Every commercial building other than warehouses be provided with a
minimum l~ amp sign circuit raceway and outlet to Switch same.
Section 25, ELECTBiCAL%WORK - OTHER GENERAL REQUI?d~NTS.
a. Approved rigid metal COnduit, or surface metal raceways, or
electrical metallic tubing shall b~ required to conduct current for lights,
heat, or power in th'e wiring of residential buildings and in churches, schoolS,
hotels, theatres, public bUildings, commercial buildings~ manufacturing establish
ments, and in all bther::huildings~
b. .New outlets for all ele6tric stoves and water-heaters shall be
equipped with an approved' receptacle which must be located within three feet of
the stove or water heater, and which must be of sufficient size. These units
shall be connected to the receptacle ~rovided by use of proper detachable plug
and cord.
c. f'[ll water-heaters., except the full automatic type, shall be equipped
with a pilot light and indicating switch. The switch and pilot light must be
located in a conspicuoUs place inside the building, preferabl~; i~ the kitchen
or hall..
d. ;~[1 wires used in underground conduit~ or trapped conduitS, must be
lead-covered, or approved for installation in wet locations. Conduit which is
laid in, or under., concrete floors, poured or laid on ground surfaces, shall be
considered underground, whether sheltered or not.~
e. A sufficient number of receptacles s~all be installed in every
kitchen, dining room, breakfast room, living room, library,, den, sunroom,
recreation room, and bedroom, so that no point om the wall, as measured
horizontally along the wall, v~ll be more than six feet distant from a receptacle.
Wall spaces in excess of four feet and interrupted by a door opening shall have
a receptacle installed within that area, even .t~ough it may be within the six
foot limit of another receptacle required by this section.
f. Any bumlding to be used~ for other th~n warehousing purposes nd
residences, shall have recept, a~les installed each twenty feet of Wall space~
~.11 receptacles shall be in~talled at accessible locations and this access-
ibility shall be retained rSgardless of wall fixtures or other modifications
required by tenant.
g. ;d[1 receptacles in any type building shall be of a grounded type.
NO EXC~. TIONS,
h. Bell or signalling transformers shall'not be installed in attic
space or clothes lockers. Bells, buzzers, c'nimes~ and other low voltage in-
stallations, must be made in a workmanlike manner, with care being taken to
protect the circuit-conductors against mechanical injury and moisture.
i. Any kitchen, bathroom, utility room, work shop, garage or equivalent
car storage space shall be provmd ~ with an electrical outlet to provide proper
illumdnation.
j. Bathroom light outlets shall be controlled by a wall switch not a
part of the lighting fixture.
ko Three-eights inch fle~xible metallic conduit-(Greenfield) may be used
for show case lighting, boiler controls ~udmotor tails, if over two feet in
length, special perm~ssion must be obtained. Flexible metallic conduit
(Greenfield) may be used for flexible connections to equipment only; other usage
by special permission of the electrical inspector only.
1. Armored Cable (BX) shall not bs used due to climatic conditionso·
m. Only one short ninety degree (telephone) ell shall be used in any
one conduit run, and it shall not be greater th~om_ six inches from an accessible
pull box.
n. Portable cords attached to music boxes, marble machines, floor or
table lamps, and other similar equipment, shall not exceed s~x feet in length
from the equipment to the outlet supplying its current, and the cords must not
be nailed down, tackled or held with strings or other supports, but left free
~d clear.
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o~. The minimum wire capacity for ~window display lighting shall not be
less than 200 watts per linear foot, and shall not exceed eight outlets per
circuit including the convenience receptacles, and not more than two receptacles
with each lighting circuit.. When window lighting outlets are not installed in
the original construction~ a raceway shall be provided from the panel to the
window area of a sufficient size to provide for future window lighting of not
less tha~ 200 watts per linear foot, and terminating in a .suitable junction box.
p. The minimum size residential service shall be two number 2 and one
number 4 conductors, terminating in a switch or panel of 100 ampere capacity,
if the residence will have Jan electric range, with or without a water heater~
Service for all other residences shall be computed in accordance with the
National Electrical Code of 1959~
-(1) There shall be a minimum of two extra fuse holders or breakers for
future use,~ .width an empty raceway terminating in an accessible attic
if possibl% .~and am empty raceway terminating to an accessible place
either under the ~floor or to .the exterior of the building 18 inches
~Dove grade.
.q. Any flood light sign or display-so located that they blind the
motorist on .~the public highwayor detract from traffic signals shall be read-
justed or removed by the order of the ElectriCal Inspection Department.
(1) All flood lights within 7 feet of finish grade used for exterior
lighting shall be of the totally enclOsed type and properly grounded°
r. .Built in ranges, broiler ovens and grills shall each be controlled
by a disconnect or breaker of proper size for each section.; They Shall be con-
nected to ~branch circuit conductors by approved receptacles, attachment cap and
cord.
..se Any service conduit in excess of 8 feet inside building must have a
disconnect switch and fuSeS at meter location~
~t. In buildings where small appliance circuit must be installed, no
more than ~ outlets shall be connected to a circuit~
u. All air conditioners of one-half ton or more to be installed on a
separate circuit~
v. All dishwashers, garbage and washing machine disposals or combination
dishwashers and disposals to be installed on separate circuits. No smaller than
#12 B & S Gage.
.w. All lighting outlets over~ sinks and wash bowls:or in toilets shall
not be the pull chain type switch.
xo Ground wires shall be termed an integral part of the electrical
system, and shall be no smaller than No. 4 A.W.G. copper wire, and shall run
from outside service water main piping in one CONTINUOUS length to a ground
connecting clamp of approved type, and to the connecting stud in the meter device°
Ground wires shall not be concealed in walls.or masonry or run inside of the
building to any panel or switch box. Only by permission of the Electrical In-
spector may driven ground be installed which shall consist of no smaller than
3/~ inch galvanized pipe, l0 feet in length, driven into the earth. The above
sh~ll apply to all temporary and permanent installations.
y. Table of outlets per circuit shall be:
light
outlets 8_7_6,5_4_3r~_1_0
receptacles 0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
Except appliance outlets.
Section 26. APPRDVEDMATERIALS.
All electrical equipment shall be in conformity with the provisions of
this .ordinance, the statutes of the State of Florida, and the rules and re-
gulations issued by the State Hotel Commission.° They shall be installed s~nd used
so as to be reasonably safe to persons and propertyl
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Conformity of electrical equipment ~th applicable standards of Under-
writers' Laboratories, Inc. shall be prima facie evidence that such equipment
is reasonably safe to persons and property.
The section shall not apply to equipment owned ~nd used by an elec-
tricity supply or communication agency in the generation~ transmission or
distributors of electricity, or for the operation of signals or the transmissdo~
of intelligence.
The mskers, name, trademaf~ or other identification symbols shall be
placed on all electrical material, devices and appliances used or installed
under this ordinance.
Section 27. SIGN INSTALLATION ~'-~D BORDER LIGHTING- TR~INSFORMERS.
a. Standard transformers designed for use in gas tube signs shall be
used, and shall be suitable for the paPticular application.
b~ A transformer shall be secured in place in a reliable manner, but
shall not be mounted on a door nor hung so that the entire weight is suspended
from a single sheet-metal side, face, or top unless the metal is No. 22 U.S.S.
gauge or heavier and is reinforced at the mounting points, or one dimension
of the side, fac% or top is less than kine inches.
c. It is recommended that a transformer be supported by the angle iron
framework.rather than the sheet metal of the sign. However, a strap-iron
bracket or sheet me~al channel, not lighter than No. 22U,S.S. gauge in thickness~
may be used as a support for a transformer, if secured by at least two rivets
or bolts to each face of the sign.
d. A transformer shall be so installed that it will be readily access-
ible, except in a small indoor or portable sign. which is sealed to prevent
access to uninsulated high-voltage parts.
e. An open-type transformer shall not be used except in a small,
portable, indoor type of gas-tube sign and, thsn not more than two in a sign.
If two are used, each shall be in a separate compartment,
f. A transformer for an outdoor-type sign shall be installe~ in the
sign enclosure or in a separate box of no lesser thickness on the outside of
the sign enclosure, or shall be of the weatherproof type.
g. Each sign of ,the gas-tube type shall be so wired that not more than
one transformer will be dependent upon a single automatic~ overload-protective
devic% unless the combined load is less than 1650 volt-am, peres.
h. Only window-type transformers may be plugged in. All other trans-
formers must be permanently installed in an approved method of wiring.
i~ WindoW. type tran§formers must be used for each individu$~l window-
sign and must be especially designed for this purpose.
j. Transformer wires must swing clear in the air and not be supported
against any combustible material.
k. Drain holes must be provided in transformer enclosures exposed to the
weather. Transformers shall be mounted on the parapet wall, and maintain a
~orkable clea~ance between the box and the roof. Special permission may be
granted only by the electrical inspector to install the enclosures on the roof.
If mounted on the roof enclosures must be elevated two inches from the roof.
Wood shall not be used for the elevation or mounting of transformer cans, and
holes must be so made that a projection or rim is not left in the can around
the edge of the hole.
1. Portable neon signs shall be equipped with three-wire polarized plug.
Those signs must be provided with at,nree-w~re' polarized receptacle within six
feet of the sign, and the green wire shall ground the transformer and the metal
parts of the sign to the conduit system of the building.
Section 28. S~!~fl~ - CONDUCTORS~
a. Not more than 20 feet of cajole from a single transformer shall be
run in metal raceway where the potential between the cable and the raceway is
more than 5000 V.
b, Conductors shall not be smaller than No. tS.B and S gauge,
c. Open wiring indoors°
d. Open conductors indoors shal£ be mounted on non-combustible non-
absorptive insulators. Insulators of~porCelain shall be glazed on all exposed
surfaces, A separation of at least ].~ inch shall be maintained between con-
ductors and between conductor and any other object.~ Conductors shall not be
located where they will be subject to mechanical injury,
e. Tubulation glass amd tie-wire Shall not be permitted on any
secondary wiring. Bare wire shall not be.smaller than No. l~ wire, and may be
used for wall signs on the outside of buildings when installed in compliance with
the following regulations.
Conductors and tubing of the sign must be at least six inches from
the top of the parapet wall, but cannot be installed on the roof-
side of the parapet or on top of any roof'.
Conductors must be supported on approved insulators spaced at a
distance not to exceed eighteen inches apart. These insulators must
be at least one and one-half inches long~ and all glass or bare
conductors must maintain a height of at least eight and one-half
feet from the ground.
Conductors or tubing of signs must not be installed on walls where
they can be reached through windows~ doors, fire escapes or other
similar openings or platforms°
f. Types of wiring approved~.
For sign and outline lighting operating at over 600 volts between con-
ductors, the only t~pes of wiring approved are as follows:
Open wiring 6n insulators.
Concealed wiring on insulators.
~d~giRigid metal conduit which shall be grounded.
Flexible metal conduit which shall be grounded.
Electrical metallic tubing which shall be grounded.
g. ~ypes of CondU~tors~
Conductors shall be of a type approved for the purpose and for the
voltage of the circuit.
Section 29. WINDOW SIGNS.
a. In the exposed type of show window signs, terminals shall be (a)
enclosed by receptacles approved for the purpose, or (b) where hanging in'the
air, free from grounded surfaces, enclosed in sleeves of vulcanized fibre, glass
or other suitable material which overlaps all live parts by at least one-half inch,
b. Metal enclosure for electrodes shall be made of not less than No. 26
~.S.S. gauge sheet metal.
c. All window signs of more ths~ 5 square feet shall be supported by a
metal fr~e so designed that tubes are supported to it. Ail supporting brackets
or chains must be atvached to metal frs~neo In no case should brackets or chains
be attached to the tubing°
d. All window signs of 3 square feet or less shall have a glass frame
so designed as to reinforce tubing,, Zn such case they may~be hung from frame.
e.. When signs of this type a~e made up of two or more units: the tubing
shall be so designed that the electrode used to connect the two units shall be
on the same plane .and put together with ~aot more than a four inch space between
the electrodes and in such manner that both electrodes and connection can be
covered by one strafight glass alcove or housing.
f.; This straight glass sleeve o.~.~ housing must be securely fastened in
place~ Transformer ~ires feeding wfndow signs must drop in a vertical plane
from the transfomer to the window si~-,.s~ Electrodes on window siEns which
connect to t~a:d~former wires must be designed and placed~so that ~,~r.es from the
transformer Will drop straight s~d be covered by straight glass sleeves of
sufficient size~
g. Transformer Wires must swing clear in the air and not be supported
against any Combustible material.
Section ~O~ SA~E - CONNECTIONS OTHER TH~ RECEPTACLES.
If tubes do not terminate in receptacles designed for the purpose, all
live parts of the tube terminals and conductors shall be so supported as to
maintain a separation of at least l½ inches between conductors or between
conductors and any groUnded m~tal.
Section 31. Si~3~ - BUSHINGS.
Where electrodes enter 6he enclosure of outdoor signs or of an indoor
sign operating at a voltage in excess of 7500 volt bushings shall be used unless
receptacles are pr,vided.
Section 32. Si~ - RECEPTACLE f'~D BUSHING SEALS.
A flexibl% non-conducting seal may be used to close the opening between
the tubing and the receptacle or bushing against the entrance of dust or moisture°
Section 33 ~ S~ -RATING OF DEVICES.
Switches, flashers, and similar devices controlling transformers either
shall be of a type specially approved for the purpose or have a current rating
not less than twice the current rating of the transformer.
Section 3~. Si~E - ENCLOSURE OF TR~SFOR]MER ~2~D FLASHING DEVICES.
All electric flashers and similar devices, if part of a sign, shall be in
a separate compartment. If not a part of the sign, they shall be enclosed in
approved metal boxes, the doors of which shall be arranged so they can be opened
without removing obstructions or finished parts of the enclosure.
Section 35, S~ - TUBE T~R~fIN~S.
The terminals shall be so designed so that the tubing can be replaced
~thout the necessity of exposing uninsulated live parts. If the spring contact
type of receptacle is used, it shall be so designed that even with the tube
removed the live spring will be recessed. If tube terminals are not accessible
only by ladders or other special equipment, insulation is not required.
Section 36. S~d~E - GROUNDING.
Signs, troughs, tube terminal boxes, and other metal frames shall be
grounded unless they are insulated from the ground and from other conducting
surfaces and are inaccessible to unauthordzed persons.
Section 37. CONSTRUCTION OF SIGNS AND ~NCLOSURES.
a, Material: Except for portable signs of the indoor type, signs and
outlinelighting shall be constructed of metal or other non-combustible material.,
~ood maybe used for external decoration if placed at least 1-3/~ inches from
the nearest current-carrying part.
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b. Strength: Enclosure shall have s~nple strength and rigidity.
c. Thickness of metal: Sheet copper shall be at least 20 oz. Sheet
metal may be No. 28 UoSoSo gauge except that for outline lighting and for gas
tube signs, sheet metal shall be No~ 2,4 UoSoS~ gauge.
d. Marking: Ail signs must be marked with the makers' name: Gas tube
signs within put rating in amperes or volt~ampereso The marking shall be
visible from inspection after installation.
Section 38. ~RING TO SIGNS~
All primary wiring in connection with the installation of all electric
signs shall be done by others than by sign men.
Section 39. UNLAWFUL TO INSTilL ~d~TENNA SYSTEMS WITHOUT PERMIT.
Except as Otherwi~econtained herein, it shall be unlawful for any'person
to install, either as o~mer or as agent, servant or employee of the owner, or
as an independent contractor for the owner, or otherwise, any outside antenna
system for television receiving apparatus or equipment or any additions to, or
substitutions for, such systems mnless and until a permit for such installation,
or for such additions or substitutions therefor, shall have been first obtained
from the electrical and building inspection dep~rtment of the city,
SeCtion ~0. MANN~-~ OF OBTAINING PEPJ~IT.
No permit such as required by Section 39, of this ordinance will be
granted unless and until such proposed antenna system and the installation
thereof meets the following requirements.
a. ~mtenna systems must be made of non-corrosive material and must be
consistent with the standards of the Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. in accordance
with the current issue of such standards except as the same are herein speci-
fically varied. ~mte~ma systems installed on roof tops must be mounted on
their own platform or plate covering two or more rafters of the roof and
securely anchored.
b. Antenna systems must be ade$~ately grounded for protection against
a direct stroke of lightning with the proper ground wire as specified in the
material list. No such system may be mounted so as to project over any street,
sidewalk, alley or public thoroughfare or in such a manner as might be a
hazard to safety in periods of hurricsme winds.
c. Towers or mast supports constructed of a single pipe or series of
lengths of pipe telescoped shall require guy wires at each joint or at such
points as are considered to be adequate for support, ~dthin the concepts of
accepted engineering practices.
d. Towers of fabricated construction shall be erected secured and guyed
as necessary to conform with the requirements of Section 2307 of the Building
Code of the City of Boynton Beach.
e. lmchor points for guy wires must be secured to withstand a strain of
at least 600 pounds per guy '~re; rawl p]rags may not be used for anchor points.
f.. Guy ~ires must be of a non-corrosive material with a tensile strength
of at least 600 pounds.
g. Transmission lines must be of a type consistent with the standards
of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in accordance t~th the current issue of such
standards and must be kept at least six inches clear of existing telephone or
electric ~res. Rawl plugs may be used only for support of transmission lines.
Standoff ~nsulators must be used at least every ten feet in running the trans-
mission line down the building.
h. Lightning arrestors shall be of a type consistent with the standards
of the Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. in accordance v~th the current issue of
such standards. Both sides of the line must be adequately protected with proper
resistors or neon lamps to remove static charges accumulated on the line and must
match transmission line at television frequencies. When lead-in conductors of
polyethylene ribbon-type are used lightning arrestors must be installed in each
conductor~ If a co-s~xial cable is used for the lead-in suitable protection may
be provided without lightning arrestors by grounding the exterior metal sheath.
i. Ground wires must be a minimum of No. 6 almminmn o~~ copper for
grounding masts and lightning arrestors and must be installed in a mechanical
manner with as few bonds as possibl% maintaining a clearance of at least two
inches fromany combustible ~ -'~
ma~erla~
j. Ground straps for group, ding maSts and attaching arrestors to water
or other pipes must be ~ approved listing.
k. Miscellaneous hardwap% s,~ch as brackets, turn buckles, thimbles,
clips, etc., must be hot dipped gai~a~ized or similarly treated for weather
protection~ smd for protection against corrosion and electralytic action°
Turnbuckles must be protected against turning by threading the guy wire through
the turnbuckle ~r by other similar locking device.
L The antenna system shall be so designed and erected as to conform
with the wind pressure requirements of Section 2307 of the Building Code of
the City.
m. Where the height.of any antenna system is 12 feet or over, a de-
tailed sketch thereof shall accompany the application for permit and such sketch
must comply v~th all the requirements of this ordinance,
n; The current issue of the National Electric Code is hereby adopted
and approved as a part of this ordinance as a minimum standard for ~y item not
specifically covered hereby;
o~; The antenna system must fully comply with any pertinent regulations
of the Civil Aeronautics Authority or the Federal Communications Commission.
Section ~1~ I~kNNER OF OBTAINING CERTIFICA.TE OF APPROVZI. AFTER PERMIT
GRANTED.
When any installation covered by a permit has been completed~ the person
in whose name the permit therefor has been granted shall in~nediateiy notify the
electrical and building inspection deoartment of the city that the work is
ready for final inspection whereupon ~he s~ne shall be promptly inspected by
representatives of the latter department, and~ if the work complies in all
respects with the provisions of this ordinance and with the permit, a certificate
of approval shall be given,
Section ~2. PEP2TITS f~ID INSPECTION FEES.
Except as otherv~se provided herein, the fee for granting the permit
provided for by Section 39, shall be a total of $3.00. A re-inspection fee of
$1.00 shall be charged and collected for each extra inspection when caused by
any of the following reasons:
ao Wrong address on application.
b. %~rk rotund faulty upon first examination.
c. Repairs of corrections not made when reinspection is requested.
Section g3. TELEVISION ~TF~ PERMITS - LIFE OF.
Any television antenna permit issued hereunder shall be personal to the
applicant and if not exercised within three months ~fter the date of issuance
shall become void.
Section 44. RIGHT OF CITY TO l~h~fE RE-INSPECTiONS ~[D TO F~QUIP~E
REPAIRS OR ~TE~TIONS.
Every television receiving antenna erected orior to the effective date
of this ordinance may be maintained and operated in-its present condition,
unless the antenna is so constructed and maintained as to be unsafe and danser-
ous as determined by the electrical inspector in accordance ~t~ this ordin~nce~
There shall be no chsrge by the city for inspecting any e~~sting antenna prior
to the date bove mentioned.
Nothing herein contained, nor the fact that auy person has theretofore
obtained a certificate of approval, shall be construed to prevent the city,
through its duly authorized inspectors, from inspecting any antenna system in
use in such city in order to ascertain whether or not the same continues to
remain in a safe condition and in compliance with this ordinance. In case any
condition is found which might result in danger to life or pro'perty, or a
violation of any provision of this ordinance, the electrical and building in-
spection department of such city is authorized to give written notice to the
owner or operator of such antenna at his last known address, pointing out such
conditions and requiring the correction of same within 25 days from the date of
such notice. If such conditions are not corrected within ~uch time, the main-
tenance in place thereafter of any such defective installation by the owner or
user thereof shall be unlawful.
Section 45. DEMONSTRATION ~d~TEh~A SYSTEMS.
The provisions of this ordinance requiring a permit and certificate of ap-
proval shall not be applicable to antenna systems installed for demonstration
purposes where the duration of their existence shall not exceed three days;
provided, however~ that before any such demonstration antenna system is installed.
oral approval therefor must he obtained from the office of the electrical and
building inspector. No fee will be charged for suc~ oral approval.
Section 46. REPAIRS TO ANTENNA ELE~IENTS.
Despite anything herein to the contrary, minor repairs to antenna elements
may be made without the necessity of a permit or certificate of approval, pro-
viding a prompt report thereof is made to the office of the electrical and
building inspector. However~ should a check thereof by such inspection depart-
ment disclose defects, same must be pointed out and corrected in the manner
provided for in Section 4~ thereof.
Section 47. TE~POR~iRY R2~.~OV;~L OF ~m~TENNA SYSTEMS.
Lu any case where an antenna system covered by an existing certificate of
approval is temporarily taken down as a precaution in case of threatened storm.
It shall not be necessary to obtain another certificate of approval or permit
before it can be again set up providing it is installed exactly as it was be-
fore being taken down and further providing that the office of the buildLug and
electrical inspector is notified so that a spot check can be made. In case
defects are disclosed upon such spot check, the provis$ons of Section ~4 shall
govern.
Section 48. VIOLATIONS AND PF2~Y~TIES.
Any person, firm or corporation convicted of the violation of any of the
terms oP provisions of this code shall be fined not more than five hundred
dollars or imprissned in the city jail not more than sixty days, or both~
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and/or specifi-
cations 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. No permit presumi~ to
give authority to violate, or fail to comply with, the provisions of this
code, shall be valid except in so far as the work or use which it authorizes
is lawful.
The issuance of a permit upon plans and specifications shall not prevent
the electrical inspector from thereafter requiring the correction of errors
in said plans and specifications or from preventing electrical operations
being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or any other
ordinance of the ciSyof Boynton Beach.
Section 49. ELECTRICAL PEPSi, ITS - LIFE OF
Every permit issued by the electrical inspector under the provisions of
this code shall be' personal to the applicant and shall expire by 1Lmitation and
become null and void if the electrical work auvhorized by sumh permit is not
commenced within six months from the date of such permit~ or if the electrical
work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned, at any time after
the work is commenced for a period of 60 days. Before such work can be re-
commenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor
shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit.
Section 50. N~TIONAL .ELECTi~IC CODE OF 1959 AS ST~d~DA~
The 1959 issue of TheNatmonal° Electric Code of the National Board of
Fire Underwriters shall be the standard by which electrical work shall be done
]_r the city. Ail work done under this chapter shall comply v~ith such National
~_ectrmc Code unless a different requirement appears herein~
Section 51..- SEVERJ~BILITY
If any section, sub-section~ sentence, ct~ause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional~ such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions oZ this ordinance.. The
City Council o£· Boynton Beach hereby declares that it would have passed this
ordinance and each section~ sub-section~ sentence,~, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, sub-sections, sentence,.
clause or phrase be declared unconstitutionaI.
Section. 52~ REPE~LING PROVISION
~1 ordinances orparts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Section 53. EFFECTIVE DATE
That it is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace,
proper%y;~ health or safety,~ or for the daily operation of a municipal department,
that the passage of this ordinance beaccomplished" with the least possible delay
and it is hereby determined that this ordinanc~ is an emergency measure and shall
become effective FeB. ll, 1960.
PASSED Y~D ADOPTED by the City Co%mcil of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida, at a regular meeting this 1st day of February, A. D. 1960.
ATTEST~~
City ClerM --~
Vice Mayor
Councilman '