Corcoran Municipal Code Ch. 3 Electrical Code

The city of Corcoran does hereby adopt by reference as the official electrical code of the city, the 2001 California Electrical Code. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)

Whenever any of the names or terms defined in this section are in this chapter or codes adopted herein by reference, each such term or name shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this section.

A. "City" shall mean the city of Corcoran.

B. All other names or terms shall apply to the appropriate officer, board or body of the city of Corcoran.

C. "Chief electrical inspector" shall mean the building official of the city of Corcoran or inspectors duly authorized to act in his/her behalf. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)

Fees for electrical permits and inspection shall be those contained in the 1997 administrative code, table 3-B, and the current building valuation tables published by the International Conference of Building Officials. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)

A. Location: The service disconnecting means shall be installed either inside or outside of a building or other structure at a readily accessible location nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. Except in "H" occupancies, the main service disconnecting means shall be located outside the building at a readily accessible location in case of fire. (NEC 230-70a)

B. Metal Lighting Fixtures, Lampholders And Faceplates: Underground metal lighting fixtures, lampholders and faceplates shall not be installed in contact with conducting surfaces nor within eight feet (8') vertically or five feet (5') horizontally of laundry tubs, bathtubs, shower baths, plumbing fixtures, steam pipes or other grounded metal work or grounded surfaces.

C. Metal Pull Chains: Metal pull chains used at these locations shall be provided with insulating links. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)

All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herein are repealed, including ordinance 497; except, that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of this chapter. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)