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Introduction Date: April 28, 2008
Public Hearing: May 12, 2008
Enactment Date: May 12, 2008
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2008-014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD CODE, CHAPTER
12.05.035 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED, ADOPTING THE
2005 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WHEREAS, as of June 14, 2006 the State of Alaska has adopted the 2005 edition of the
National Electrical Code (NEC) and,
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is required to adopt a code at least as restrictive as that
which the State adopts.
NOW', THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HEREBY ORDAINS, THAT:
Section 1. "hhe Seward City Code Section 12.05.035 is deleted in its entirety and replaced
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12.05.035 National Electric Code Adopted.
A. The 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code adopted by the State of
Alaska on June 14, 2006 and the National Fire Protection Association. on
May 26, 2004 and approved by the American National Standards Institute on
August 5, 2004 constitutes the minimum electrical code for the City of
Seward. Although not published in full in this section, all of the provisions
of the National Electric Code shall be and are hereby adopted by reference to
the same extent as if set forth in full in this section, except to the extent that
the National Electric Code shall be in conflict with this code or any relevant
ordinance later adopted, in which case the provisions of this code shall
prevail.
B. The City of Seward shall possess three copies ofthe city designated edition of
the National Electrical Code, for public use, inspection and examination, so
long as the provisions thereof remain in force.
C. "I'he N~ttioncr_! Electric Code, shall regulate all occupancies and buildings in
the City of Seward. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove, improve, convert, demolish, or equip any
building or structure in the city, or cause or permit the same to be done,
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2008-014
contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the National Electric
Code adopted and incorporated as the Seward electrical building code by this
section.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days after enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12`" day of May. ?(~O8.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard Dunham, Vice Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Kellar, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amberg, Smith, Corbridge
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: Apri128, 2008
To: Mayor and Council Members
Thru: City Manager Phillip Oates
From: Building Inspector Stefan Nilsson
Agenda Item: Adoption of the 2005 National Electrical Code
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
June 14, 2006, the State of Alaska adopted the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
In order to maintain our Deferment Agreement with the State of Alaska, the City of Seward is
required to also adopt the 2005 NEC. These laws and regulations set the minimum acceptable
standard and variances below the standard will not be granted. In other words, the City of Seward is
required to adopt a code at least as restrictive as the State's adopted code.
The State of Alaska adopts the National Electrical Code in its entirety without any amendments or
modifications.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this Ordinance is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
Approved by the Finance Department: ~~
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Ordinance 2008- ~~amending the City of Seward Code Section 12.05.035 National
Electrical Code by Adopting the 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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