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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7G
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of 1999 National Electric Code
SUBMITTED BY: Don C. Ford
DATE: February 8, 2000
BACKGROUND:
The State of Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) requires adoption
of approved codes by all jurisdictions. The DCA has approved the 1999 National
Electric Code and advised all jurisdictions to adopt and enforce it as soon as possible.
We have reviewed the code and submitted major and minor changes that will
affect electrical installations in Atlantic Beach.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval and Adoption
ATTACHMENTS: Letter from Department of Community Affairs and Review of
Changes
REVIEWED BY CITY
MANAGER:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
"Helping Floridians create safe, vibrant, sustainable communities"
JEB BUSH STEVEN M. SEIBERT
Governor
Secretary
September 14, 1999
Dear Building Officials:
This is to inform you that the Florida Department of Community Affairs /the Florida
Building Commission has adopted the 1999 National Electric Code (NEC) effective September
20, 1999. Based on this rule, as of September 20, 1999, the 1999 NEC is the state minimum
_ electrical code which you are advised to adopt and enforce as soon as possible.
Enclosed for your information are a copy of Rule 9B-3049 which adopts the 1999 NEC
and a letter concerning Fair Housing Act accessibility standazds.
Thank you for your cooperation and should you need more information regarding this
rule, please feet free to contact the Building Codes and Standards Office at 850-487-1824.
Sincerely,
Mo Madani
Planning Manager
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1999 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
The State of Florida requires all jurisdictions that enforce the electric code, adopt only
the edition approved by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). On September 19,1999,
Mo Madani, Planning Manager of DCA advised all the Building Officials in the State of the
approval of the 1999 National Electric Code (NEC) and to adopt and enforce the code.
We have reviewed all 340 charges from the 1997 NEC to the 1999 NEC. From this
review we have found the body of the code has been reorganized and consolidated to create
a more "user friendly" code. Most of the changes are due to this reorganization. in the review
the new code sections and the changes were divided into major changes and minor changes.
Major changes are changes that will require additional labor, materials and/or design costs.
Minor changes are changes thatwill require different installation approaches and will not effect
costs.
Since Atlantic Beach permitting activity is 99% residential, we have focused mainly on
residential changes.
The breakout of changes is as follows:
• Revising/Reorganizing/ Consolidating 161
• Residential changes 58
• Commercial/Industrial 103
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From the residential changes in the code there are six major changes. They are as follows:
Section 210-23 -Requires an additional branch circuit for each bathroom or small
appliance. Many structures have two kitchens or wet bars that are fully equipped. This
change requires a single circuit for each.
2. Section 210-52 -Requires single branch circuit for kitchens.
-- 3.. Section 250-50 -Allows alternative grounding methods.
4. Section 250-50(a)(2) - Requires a supplemental grounding electrode and must meet 25-
ohms-to-ground resistance requirement.
5. Section 300-4 -Requires warning ribbons be placed over underground service laterals
at least 12 inches above underground installation.
6. Section 336-4&5 -Allows nonmetallic sheathed cable in single family and multifamily
dwellings three stories and less. Conduit no longer required.
Also from the residential section are three major changes:
1. Section 210-70(a)(1) at least one wall switch controlled lighting required- in every
habitable room.
2. Section 210-70(a)(2) provides for lighting at all exterior sides with an exit and all
hallways, stairways and attached garages and interior switches. Previous code allowed
an exterior outlet for outside lighting and did not require a switch.
3. Section 339-3 -Type OF (Underground Feeder) cable must be protected (by rigid pipe)
when installed where subject to damage such as near driveways.
We would like to adopt the code and have it in effect as of March 1, 2000. Based on
feedback from local electricians we do not believe this will cause any excessive costs to any
projects in Atlantic Beach.
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Enclosure
ORDINANCE NO. 25-00-31
A~~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH. FLORIDA AMENDING
SECTION 6-S i OF T'riE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Chapter 6, Building and Building Regulations, Article III, Electrical Code,
Section 6-31, Standards for materials, installations, etc., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 6-31. Standards for materials, installations, etc.
All electrical construction and all materials and appliances used in connection with
the installation, maintenance and operation of electrical wiring, apparatus or
equipment for light, heat or power within the city shall conform to such rules and
regulations as may be embodied in this chapter or as may be adopted in this article
and shall conform with approved methods of construction for safety to life or
property. The regulations set out in the National Electrical Code, 1999 edition, as
approved by the National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.), are hereby adopted
as the minimum standards for all electrical construction within the city.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect March 1, 2000.
Passed by the City Commission on first reading this day of , 2000.
Passed by the City Commission on second and final reading this day of ,
2000.
ATTEST:
MAUREEN IQNG JOHN S. MESERVE, MAYOR
City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE
City Attorney