HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 88- 1259 Amends §§ 15.08.010 and 15.08.100, electrical code
The purpose of this amendment is to adopt the 1987 edition of the National
Electrical Code and supplemental State and local wiring rules.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1259
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1084, SECTIONS 1 AND 8, AS CODIFIED
RESPECTIVELY AS SECTIONS 15.08.010 AND 15.08.100 OF THE BOZEMAN
MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 1987 EDITION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS MODIFIED BY THE STATE OF MONTANA AND
SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL WIRING RULES.
PREAMBLE
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana as follows:
Section 1
That Ordinance No. 1084, Section 2 as codified as Section 15.08.010 of the Bozeman
Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.010 Document Adopted by Reference.
A. A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Building
Inspector of the City of Bozeman, being marked and designated as "National Electrical
Code, f98f 1987 Edition, published by the National Fire Protective Association," is
adopted as the electrical code of the City, for the regulation of electrical installation,
repair and maintenance in the City, being referred to and made a part hereof as if fully
set out in this chapter.
B. To supplement the National Electric Code as modi'fi.ed by the State of Montana, the
City of Bozeman adopts and incorporates by reference into the Bozeman Municipal Code
said modifications as set forth in the Administrative Rules of Montana at 98.70.401 et seq.
Section 2
That Ordinance No. 1084, Section 8 as codified as Section 15.08.100 of the Bozeman
Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows.
15.08.100 Wiring Rules.
To supplement the National Electrical Code and the Montana Electrical Code.
A. All furnace find, air conditioning l:'f-al"eas , and equipment rooms must have a lig~t
with a switch at the entrance plus one outlet within twenty-five feet of the equipment.
B. Where installations of stationary motors 1/6 h. p. and over are made, a
non-temperable fuse, or other approved device shall be used where built-in protection is
not provided. The protection and disconnect shall be within sight of the motor.
C. Dishwashers and disposals must be cord connected.
D. Refrigerators must be on separate circuits.
E. Microwaves must be on separate circuits.
F. Crawl space lights must be controlled by a switch.
Section 3
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Severability.
I f any provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof
to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of the
Ordinance and applicability thereof to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected
thereby.
PROVISIONALLY PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City
of Bozeman this 31 st day of May, 1988.
ALFRED M. STIFF
Mayor
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ATTEST:
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
,ORDI NANCE NO. 1259
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FINALLY PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman this 13th day of June, 1988, and effective thirty (30) days after said date.
ALFRED M. STI FF
Mayor
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ATTEST:
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
State of Montana
County of Gallatin ss
City of Bozeman
I, Robin L. Sullivan, Clerk of the Commission of the City of Bozeman, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1259 was published by title number in the Bozeman Daily
Chronicle, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in said City, in the issue
dated the day of , 1988, and said proof of publication is on file in my office.
I N WI TNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the corporate seal of my office.
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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ORDINANCE NO. 1259