HomeMy WebLinkAbout2738 Electrical ProgramORDINANCE NO. 2738
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL
PROGRAM FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE
ELECTRICAL CODE
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.20 is added to the Ashland Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.20
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
15.20.010
15.20.020
15.20.030
15.20.040
15.20.050
15.20.060
15.20.070
15.20.080
15.2O.O9O
Purpose
Code Adoption
Powers and Duties of Building Official
Fee Schedule
Permit format
Electrical permits generally
Minor Electrical Installation Label
Inspections Required
Violation--Penalty
15.20.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a municipal
electrical program by the City of Ashland for the administration and enforcement
of the State of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Pursuant to ORS 479.855,
such administration and enforcement may to delegated by the State to the City
provided certain minimum standards are met.
15.20.020 Code Adoption. Adopted as a part of this chapter and further
referred to in this chapter as "the electrical code" are the
A. The Electrical Specialty Code as defined in Oregon Administrative
Rule 918-290-010,
B. The Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code, 1993 Edition, and
C. The electrical code requirements for One and Two Family Dwellings
under the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Code in OAR 918, Division
48O.
15.20.030 Powers and Duties of Building Official. The Building Official is
authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of the electrical code.
15.20.040 Fee Schedule. The fee schedule for electrical permits as established
in OAR 918-260-032 is adopted as the fee schedule for the City in the
administration of the electrical code.
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15.20.050 Permit format. The permit format established in OAR 918-260-031 is
adopted as the permit format for the City is the administration of the electrical
code.
15.20.060 Electrical permits generally. Permits shall be issued in compliance
with ORS 479.560 and OAR 918-301-060.
15.20.070 Minor Electrical Installation Label. The program for minor electrical
installation labelling established by OAR 918-310 to 918-310-110 is adopted as
the City's program.
15.20.080 Inspections Required. Inspections shall be called for and made as
provided in the electric code and OAR 918-302-010 to 918-302-040. The
general contractor will notify the Building Official when ready for inspections as
listed on the inspection card. Inspections will be made within 48 hours after
notification, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted.
15.20.090 Violation--Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an offense and each
such person shall be deemed guilty of separate offense on each and every day
or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this
ordinance is committed, continue or permitted and upon conviction of any such
violation such person shall be punished as prescribed in Section 1.08.020.
SECTION 2. Classification of the fee. The fees specified in AMC Section 15.20.040 as
set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance is classified as not subject to the limits of
Section 1 lb of Article XI of the Oregon Constitution (Ballot Measure No. 5).
The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X,
Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the 21st day of ,~,n,= ,1994,
a,~ssell l~uly PASSED an~ ADOP.'I-E~ this 5t:h day of ,Tuly ,1994.
E. Chadick, Jr., Actirtb.//City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this (~"'~dayof ~~.~~.~~~--~ ,1994.
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
A?roved as to form:
Paul Nolte, City Attorney
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City Attorney
City of Ashland
(503) 482-3211, Ext. 59
MEMORANDUM
June 10, 1994
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Mayor and Council
~-' Paul Nolte
Attached Ordinance of the City of Ashland Establishing a Municipal
Electrical Program for the Administration and Enforcement of the
Electrical Code
The attached ordinance is being sent to you at this time pursuant to Article X,
Section 2(c) of the municipal charter. This charter provision permits reading the
ordinance by title only when council members are provided a copy one week in
advance of the meeting.
The purpose for the proposed ordinance is explained in the attached June 3, 1994,
memorandum and documents submitted by City Building Official Mike Broomfield.
Attachments
C.'
Brian Almquist
Mike Broomfield
John McLaughlin
Nan Franklin
(s :\council~bld-elec.rnem}
June 3, 1994
Mayor and Council
Mike Broomfield
Electrical Enforcement Plan
On October 5, 1993, the revised electrical delegation rules adopted by the
Electrical Board were filed with the Secretary of State. The rules became
effective on Decemberl, 1993 after numerous meetings with industryand Oregon
Building Officials Association.
There are significant impacts on existing electrical inspections programs.
Municipalities withelectrical programswere required to update their
ordinancesand operating plans to beconsistent with therules within180 days
from December 1, 1993. OAR 918-300-210. Enclosed is my initial response
letter to the State.
The purpose of this requirement is to create updated filesoneachmunicipality
which reflect what the municipality is doing.
While Ashlandhasanongoing electrical inspection program, the plan reflects
updated requirements, schedules, an accounting plan, (revenues and surplus
carryovers), and requirements for inspectors in this jurisdiction incompliance
with OAR 918-300-150(2) (j).
If you havequestions regarding the plan, please feel free to call me at 503-
488 5309. I will be present at your June 21,1994 meeting to respond to
questions.
CITY OF
A S H LA .N D ' '~'~' 'CITY HALL
· ~SHLANO, OREGON g7520
telephone (code 503) 4~2-3211
December 10, 1993
Peggy A. Collins, Compliance Manager
Oregon Building.CodesAgency
1535 Edgewater NW
Salem, Oregon 97310
Dear Peggy:
In accordance with Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 455.15~2),
please be advised that the City of Ashland intends to continue
administration and enforcement of the specialty codes within
their jurisdiction. To complete this notification process, a
copy of this letter will besent to Dale Bohannan, Building
Official for Jackson County.
Complete program assumption plans and copies of ordinance-changes
for Electrical Program Renewal will be forwarded on BCD approved
fozlms when received.
Regards, /~
~-lke Br6omf~t~ _
Building O~ficial~--
city of'Ashland
CITY
OF
ASHLAND CITY HALL
ASHLAND, OREGON 07520
lelephone (code 503) 482-3211
CITY OF .ASHLAND OPERATING PLAN FOR ELECTRICAL PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION:
In response to Oregon Administrative Rules 918-300-100 -%brough
918-300-420, the following plan is submitted as the'Operating
Plan for the City.of Ashland, Electrical Jurisdiction. ~.The plan
will include: '
An ordinance for administration and enforoement;'..
Operating Plan with minimum standards of OAR 91'8-300-250
Public Contract Procedure;
Code Interpretation Dispute Resolution;
Permits and Permit Issuance;
Internal Operations;
Plan for Inspection Operations;
Plan for Compliance;
Accounting Plan;
Review and Update of Plans and Ordinance;
Ordinance Amendments for fees and OAR's; ~'.
Automatic Renewal;
Minimum Standards for Adequate Electrical Inspections;
Inspection of Secondary Considerations;' "~..~
Employment of "A" Level Electrical Inspectors;
Prohibition procedures for-inspectionsby uncertified
individuals;
ORDINANCE-FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Proposed ordinance marked Exhibit A will be the City of
Ashland Ordinance to adopt:
(1) The Electrical Specialty and One and Two ~Family.
Dwelling Specialty Codes;~ ~. ~ .-. ~.
(2) Requirements for Permits and authority to issue stop
work orders and correction notices; ~-, -
(3) Enforcement authority dealing with persons who ~tart
work without permits, fail to call for inspections,
fail to make corrections or violate requirements;
Provide electrical plan review as required by city of
Ashland Electrical Plan Review Requirements marked
Exhibit B
(5)
Provide city of Ashland Minor Electrical Work Label
procedures as provided in Exhibit C
(6) Provide city of~Ashland Electrical Fees for all other
services, (include fees for "A" Level Inspection as
State Designee for Industrial Inspection);
OPERATING PLAN WiTH MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OAR 918-300-250
This plan will be the City of Ashland Electrical Inspection
plan for ongoing and minimum requirements. ~
The city of Ashland shall employ a minimum.of one certified
electrical 'A' Lev~l~inspector as described in Ashland
-Municipal code'Exhibit "A". : Other electrical inspectors fo~
this jurisdiction may be 'A' Level or CABO certified -
employees or contract certified inspectors both .operating
under the supervision of the' City of. Ashland Building
Official. - .... ' ~
City of Ashland Electrical Inspectors shall have pubiished
and posted office hours when available to make calls and
provide interpretations, (see Exhibit G).
Conflicts in code interpretation shall .be referred to the
City of Ashland Building Official. A .decision of the
Building Official may be appealed to 'the City. of Ashland
Structural Appeals Board, (see Div 15, Ashland Municipal·
Code). Further appeal from decisions of the Appeals Board
may be made to the State.of Oregon Electrical Board~in
compliance with ORS~479.853.
ElectricalPermits~may ~be obtained at-the city. of Ashland
Department of Community Development, 20 Eas~ Main street,
Ashland, Oregon. office hours are 8:30AM through 3:00PM
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Fees and
information for electrical permits shall be provided on city
of Ashland Exhibits D & E.
Electrical Inspections will be provided Monday through
Friday~s provided on City of Ashland Exhibit F. All.
written inspection requests will be honored within 48 hours
as required by OAR 918-260-270(5).
The City of Ashland shall provide an accounting plan (marked
Exhibit G), which complies .with the requirements of 9t8-300-
Any combination of Electrical programs between the City of
Ashland and other municipalities shall incorporate the
provisions if this plan, shall be enacted by inter-
governmental agreement, (Exhibit H), and shall be deemed to
comply with OAR 918-300-260 and OAR 918-3Q0-350.
MAINTENANCE AND AMENDMENT OF PLANS:
The city of Ashland Building Official sha~l review and
update this plan on an annual basis. Any ordinance
amendments reflecting effective dates or fee changes shall
be submitted Go Building Codes Division, State of~Oregon at
least 30 days prior to public hearing.
The city of Ashland Building official shall submit notice.to
the State of Oregon and Jackson County prior to JanWry 1 of
each year. Notice shall request continuation the
program and shall comply with ORS 455.150
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INSPECTION
These standards shall establish minimum inspection
procedures for the City of Ashland Electrical Jurisdiction
under the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and the
electrical provision of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling
Code.
The electrical installations~referred to in this standard
shall be the mandatory inspections. All inspectors shall
fully inspect, note any discrepancies in and require
correction of code violations with ~egard to the size,
placement, type, protection and termination of the
following:
(a) Service entrance conductors; %
(b) Service equipment -
(c) Grounding electrode and grounding electrode conductor;
(d) Bonding
(e) Overcurrent protection;
(f) Branch circuits;
(g) Feeders; and~
(h). Ground-fault circuit interrupter devices & systems
Inspections not itemized shall be deemed secondary
inspectigns and shall be inspected in complianqewith OAR
918-302-020 or CABO electrical provisions. Inspectors shall
inspect a sampling of 30 percent of these considerations.
If violations are found in the sample, an additional 10
percent shall be inspected and additional requirements may
include:
Require permit holder the check all similar jo~isite
installation and notify inspector of corrections;
Inspect other job site installations and mail notice
to the permit holder.
· Require a reinspection of all ~other similar items on
the job site.
These requirements shall be in compliance with ORS 918-302-
020 and 918-302-030.
City of As?land
PI~nn~ Exhibit
E~O~alT ./_~. '...------------
Exhibit "A"
~enior Planner
Characteristics
Under the general supervision of the Planning Director, directly
responsible for the operation of the.Planning Division and the city
planning program. Directly supervise's'Assooiate and Assistant'
Planners'and office staff of the Department of commd~lity Development.
Responsible for providing assistance'to planning applicants; writes
reports and makes presentations; interprets, proposes needed ~evisions
to and enforces .the Land Use Ordinance; conducts research and studies
on planning issues, and does related work as required.
Minimum Oualifications ~
Bachelor's D~gree in Georgraphy, Urban Studies, Planning, Or other
planning related field; three years experience in planning including
at least two years in zoning administration or site design, master's
degree may substitute for one year's experience; ability to work
effectively with the public, ability to.communicate effectively in
written and oral form; possession of, or ability to immediately
obtain, an Oregon drivers license.
Characteristics
System Design.Techn~cian
Responsible for keeping all electrical system maps up to date,
maintenance of.specification drawings for overhead and underground
construction,.designing and staking customer service extensions.and
minor system improvements, work.o.rders required to process jobs, and
related duties. _
~inlmum Oualifications
Equivalent to two years reiated experience... Experience in electrical
distribution system design. Experience operating survey instruments
and staking line. Famil%arity with National Electrical Safety Code.
Ability to: deal with public effectively and co6rteously. Familiarity
with Oregon State electrical codes and experience operating a computer
inclqdlng mapping. Equivalent to an Assoblates Degree in. Engineering
Technology.
Charac6eristics
Electrical InsDector
Under t~e sqpervision Of the BBilding Official, this emptpyee is '2
responsible for the inspection of plans'and' construction'for
compliance with the city and State electrical'and other related co~es
and.ordinances. The'employee inspects buildings in the process of
construction, alteration or repair for compliance with electrical and
other. code requirements and for safe application of cons%ruction
practices; issues permits; checks plans; maintains necessary records.
Will also do structural inspections.
~ntmum Qualifications
Equivalent to high school graduation, two years journeyman level
experience.in electrical b~ilding construction'and Oregon State
Electrical 'Inspector ce~tification or ability.Go'obtain such
certification immediately after hire. Oregon drive~s license or
a~ility to obtain immediately.
Police Captain
Characteristi'cs
Under the general direction of the Police Chief, this e~ployee is
responsible for the efficient. operation of a div'ision of the Police'
Departmeht. Organizes and directs the operational activities of the
division, and assists with the planning-and implementing of
department, division and individual employee goals and objectives.
Does related work 'as required. .
Minimum Oualifications '-'
Equivalent to ~w6 year colleg6 degree in law ~nforcement, criminology
or a related field,-and six years of law enforcement experience in a
city of s"imilar size or larger, three years. of' which shall have been
at a mahagement level.
Police Ad~inlstrative Assistant\Code Compliance Officer
Characteristics
Answers phones in Police Department,. takes complaints a~d handles
cases, relieves in dispatch center. Supervises pa~king ~ontrol
personnel in the performance of their duties. Determines !non-
compliance with city zgning, subdivision, nuisance and other codes and
initiates appropriate action as required. Represents the City 'both to
the public and, as necessary, in Municipal Court. Performs related
work aslrequired.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of 0ollege'a~d two years'of code ehforcement, investigative
or law enforcement experience; or'any equivalent combination of
experience and training. Possession of a valid Oregon driver~'license
.or ability t6 obtain immediately. Ability to qualify· for Advanced.
Certification from the Board on Police Standards and Training within
six months of hire. Experience in, and understanding o~ wo~king'~ith
the publig, including the ability to deal with'citizens and public=-"
~fficials\u~der' conditions requiring tact and' good judgement;'
fundamental'knowledge of planning and'zoninglaws and procedures.
INSPECTIONS
CALLED
INSPECTION REQUESTS.
IN BY 3:00 PM WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE
FOLLOWING .WORK DAY. (NO SAME'DAY REINSPECTIONS.) ALL OTHERS
WIi'L BE SCHEDULED THI~ DAY AFTER 'OR AS AN INSPECTOR BECOMES
AVAILABLE.. TO SCHE~I~LE AN INSPECTION YOU MUST PROVIDE THE
FOLLOWING [~FORMATION:
Site Address
Contractor and/or Owner
Type of Inspection
Permit Number'
Date and Time (a.m. or p.m) of Inspection
CITY OF ASHLAND
BUILDING .DIVISION
20 EAST MAIN STREET
ASHLAND, OREGON 97520
NOTE: 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
$15.00 RE-INSPECTION FEE
488-5309. (office)
488-5350 (recorder)
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ORD. #2738 7-05-94 Effective 8-05-94
Electrical Code - Enforsement and
Administration documentation
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