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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2008-014Sponsored by: Oates 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 ~~~~th thc' following: 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 ATTEST: ~~; ,~ ,,, r ~ ~ Je Lewis Ci~ y Clerk ~,~ _J ® ~ ~~~'~ (City Seal) ~ ~~~ ~~~~~m~K~ ,,,~,~~ `..' A as ~ ~ ~ b~`,;y5 ~ 0 ~ro mN t ,,,,m,,,;~n,,,m q1 ~ ~ ~ N9 ® 4~ r 2s ~ ?s s ~. • 4~ ~ ;~ ' ' ~ 9 N Pdq gyp W".: dd 0B yY'y t' ~~ Ti¢b~~~~u ~.!~,~,l~ ~®~ ~~*~~'~aais3u"d~ ~+ ~ ~~~ 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). 85