HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6.1 Adopt Ordinance Nat'l Electrical Code AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 28, 1991
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance which adopts the 1990 Edition of
the National Electrical Code
Report by: Victor Taugher, Building Official
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: 1) Draft Ordinance which adopts the 1990
Edition of the National Electrical Code
by Reference
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open Public Hearing.
2) Receive Staff Presentation.
U,`"--3) Receive Public Testimony.
4) Close Public Hearing.
5) Deliberate.
6) Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance
which Adopts the 1990 Edition of the
National Electrical Code by Reference
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No measurable cost to the City.
DESCRIPTION: State Law requires the City to adopt the
latest edition of the National Electrical Code within six months after
the State has adopted the code.
This Ordinance amends Section 7 . 36. 030, Dublin Municipal Code by
changing 1987 to 1990. The effect of this change is to make the 1990
edition of the National Electrical Code the electrical code for the
City.
When codes are adopted by reference the Ordinance must contain the
provisions for Violations and Penalties. Section 2 of the Ordinance
simply restates the existing provisions of Section 7 . 28 . 200.
A copy of the Draft Ordinance has been sent to the National Electrical
Contractors Association, Alameda County Chapter for comments. There
has been no response as of the date of this agenda statement.
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ORDINANCE NO. -91
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AMENDING SECTION 7.36.030
OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE
1990 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE BY REFERENCE
The City Council of the City of Dublin, does ordain as follows:
Section 1:
Section 7.36.030 Dublin Municipal Code is ammended to read:
7 .36 .030 Adoption
The National Electrical Code 1990 published by the National Fire Protection
Association a copy of which is filed in the office of the City Clerk is adopted
by reference as the electrical code for the City pursuant to Section 50022.1 et.
seq. of the Government Code of the State of California except as hereinafter
modified by Section 7.36.070 and 7.36.07 .
Section 2:
Section 7.28 .200 Dublin Municipal Code is restated
7.28.200 Violation---Penalty.
A. Any person, firm, or corporation violating or causing, or permitting to be
violated any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an
infraction unless such violation is described as a misdemeanor by specific
provisions of this chapter.
B. Any person, firm or corporation convicted of a misdemeanor under the
provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine, or imprisonment or both
not to exceed the limits set forth in California Penal Code Section 19.
C. Any person, firm, or corporation convicted of an infraction under the
provisions of this chapter shall be punishable upon a first conviction of a fine
not more than one hundred dollars ($100) , and for a second conviction within a
period of one (1) year by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) .
Any violation beyond the third conviction within a one (1) year period may be
charged by the District Attorney as a misdemeanor and the penalty for conviction
of the same shall be subject to a fine, or imprisonment or both not to exceed the
limits set forth in California Penal Code Section 19.
D. In addition to the penalties here and above provided any condition caused
or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall
be deemed a public nuisance and may be by the city summarily abated as such.
E. Each person, firm, or corporation shall be guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of
this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person and shall be
punishable accordingly.
F. The Building Official shall have the power to designate by written order
that particular officers or employees shall be authorized to enforce particular
provisions of this chapter. Officers or employees so designated shall have the
authority to arrest persons who violate any of said provisions.
EXHIBIT 1
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Section 3: POSTING OF ORDINANCE
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this ordinance to be
posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance
with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ON
THIS 28TH DAY OF MAY, 1991.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk