Article IV: Electrical Code

§ 6-13 Incorporation by Reference.

§ 6-13.1 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2017. The NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2017, with the modifications found in §6-13.2 of this article, is incorporated by reference. (Ordinance 737 effective September 25, 2019, historical reference 504, 601, and 654)

§ 6-13.2 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code Amendments. Amendments for the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are as follows: (Ordinance 601 effective July 1st 2012)

§ 6-13.2.1 Chapter A. Scope and Administration. Add Chapter A Scope and Administration Section 80.1 Title to read as follows: (Ordinance 601 effective July 1st 2012)

80.1    Title. The NFPA 70 National Electrical Code shall be known and may be cited as the Town of Easton, Electrical Code.  It is referenced within as this code.

§ 6-13.2.2 Chapter A. Scope and Administration. Add Section 80.2 Scope to read as follows: (Ordinance 601 effective July 1st 2012, Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009 and Ordinance 562 effective November 8th 2009 historical reference 537)

80.2    Scope. The this code shall regulate the design, construction, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

§ 6-13.2.3 Chapter A. Scope and Administration. Add Section 80.3 Applicability to read as follows: (Ordinance 601 effective July 1st 2012, Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009 and Ordinance 562 effective November 8th 2009 historical reference 537)

80.3    Applicability. The provisions of the Town of Easton Electrical Code shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as hereinafter provide:

80.3.1    New Installations. This Code applies to all new installations.

80.3.2    Existing Installations. Existing electrical installations that do not comply with the provisions of this Code shall be permitted to be continued in use unless the Town of Easton determines that the lack of conformity with this Code presents an imminent danger to occupants.  Where changes are required for correction of hazards, a reasonable amount of time shall be given for compliance, depending on the degree of the hazard.

80.3.3    Repairs Alterations and Additions. Repairs, alteration and additions to electrical systems and equipment shall conform to that required for new electrical systems and equipment without requiring that the existing electrical systems or equipment to comply with all of the requirements of this Code. Repairs, alteration and additions shall not cause existing electrical systems or equipment to become unsafe, hazardous or overloaded.

§ 6-13.2.4 Chapter A. Scope and Administration. Add Section 80.4 Administration to read as follows: (Ordinance 601 effective July 1st 2012)

80.4    Administration. The Electrical Code is regulated by the Building Codes Administration under Article I of Chapter 6.

§ 6-13.2.5 Chapter A. Scope and Administration. Add Section 80.5 Applications and Permits to read as follows: (Ordinance 601 effective July 1st 2012, Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009 and Ordinance 562 effective November 8th 2009 historical reference 537)

80.5    Applications and Permits. Applications and permits shall be obtained from the Building Inspection Division. Permit fees, if any, shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the Building Inspection Division.

80.5.1    Applications. Application for a permit shall be made to the Building Inspection Division in such form or forms as the Building Inspection Division shall from time to time designate and shall be accompanied by such plans or specifications as prescribed by the Building Inspection Division.

80.5.2    Commencement of Work. Work shall not be commenced on any electrical system, equipment or connection to a Public Utility Company thereto in the town until the owner or owner's licensed electrician shall have made application for a permit and, if required, such permit shall have been issued.

Exception: Where repair or replacement of electrical systems or equipment must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day of the Building Inspection Division.

§ 6-13.2.6 Chapter A. Scope and Administration. Add Section 80.5 Requirements for plans and specifications to read as follows: (Ordinance 601 effective July 1st 2012, Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009 and Ordinance 562 effective November 8th 2009 historical reference 537)

80.5 Requirements for Plans and Specification. The Building Inspection Division may require construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams, schedules and other data for the proposed work when in their discretion such requirement is deemed necessary. Such plans and specifications shall be filed in duplicate with the Building Inspection Division at the time such application for permit is made.