HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1985 ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND THE
ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD AND DEFINING THEIR RESPECTIVE DUTIES,
REGULATING THE WAY AND MANNER IN WHICH ELECTRICAL WIRES AND
APPARATUS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE GENERAL INSPECTION OF SUCH WORK; PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES AND PERkITS; PROVIDING FOR FEES TO
BE CHARGED FOR DOING OF SUCH WORK; REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 4O,
ORDINANCE NO. 1227 AND PARTS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1596 AND ALL
ORDYATANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVID-
ING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT FORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION I. DEFINITIONS
Article 1: The term "electrical wiring" herein used is
intended to mean the installation of electrical wires, fixtures,
appliances, apparatus, or the addition to any wires, fixtures,
apparatus or appliances used or to be used on or in any building,
or in any premises for the purpose of transmitting electrical
current for electric light, heat, power, house annunciator systems,
electric bells, telephones, signal systems, private telephone or
telegraph, radios, lighting fixtures or for any purpose, of any
kinds nature or description.
Article 2: "luster Electrician or Electrical Contractor"
shall mean any person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged
in the business of, or bolding themselves out to the 'public as
being engaged in the business of installing or repairing, or
cont.rketing to install or repair any electrical wiring, conduits,
fixtures, devices, equipment or other electrical materials for
conducting, using or consuming electrical energy for which a
permit is herein required.
Article j: "Journeyman Electrician" shall mean and include
any person doing the work of installing, repairing or maintaining
any electrical wiring, conduits, fixtures, or deviceg,or any other
electrical materials or appliances for conducting, using or con-
suming electrical energy, and who may engage in such work only
under the supervision of, or in the direct employ of a Master
Electrician, or Electrical Contractor.
SECTION II. ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS
.Article 1: That there is hereby created the office of
Electrical Inspector of the City of Fort Forth, Texas, Chief and
Assistant Inspectors, who shall have the following minimum quali-
fications.
A ri.2 Chief Electrical Inspector: (1) Seven years of successful
experience as a Journeyman Electrician, at least three of which
shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity; or (2)
Three years of practical experience as an Electrician, at least one
of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity, and
graduation in Electrical Engineering from a recognized College or
University; or (3) Any equivalent combination of experience and
training sufficient to demonstrate competence in the work.
A rz 3 Assistant Electrical Inspectors: (1) Five years of successful
experience as a Journeyman Electrician, including some experience
in a supervisory capacity, and completion of High School training;
or (2) Two years of practical experience as an Electrician and
graduation in Electrical Engineering from a recognized College or
University; or (3) Any equivalent combination of experience and
training sufficient to demonstrate competence in the work.
A ri%q Upon the completion and request for final inspection of work
upon which a permit has been issued, the Electrical Inspection
Department shall make final inspection and if the work is found
to comply with this Ordinance a certificate of inspection shall
be issued stating that the work has been done according to the
provisions of this Ordinance and the rules governing the respective
^lass to which it belongs.
Ari.5 The Electrical Inspectors are herein given authority to
reftYse to issue permit on an addition to old work where the old
work is in an unsafe condition, until such is changed to come up
to a satisfactory condition. All light, heat, and power companies
shall be notified not to make service connections until they
receive clearance or written permission from the Electrical Inspec-
tion Department.
A Y�.(p It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspectors to inspeot
all public and isolated light plants (excepting property of
companies and corporations operating under a regular franchise)
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now or hereafter in operation, at least once in each year, or more
often if application is made by the owners thereof. They shall see
that any dangerous or defective machinery, wires or apparatus are
removed or repaired immediately at the expense of owner or agent
of said property.
Aryt, 7 It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspectors to cause
all dead wires, unused poles or electric apparatus on the outside
of buildings or in streets or alleys to be removed at the expense
of the owners thereof by giving the said owners written notice.
AYA $ The City Electrical Inspectors may be called upon as many
times as required to inspect new building in course of construc-
tion in order not to delay construction, and must inspect such
work within 48 hours from time notice is received, time to start
from time stamped upon ticket by Permit Clerk, Sundays and Holi-
days excepted.
�lYj,'I The Electrical Inspectors shall have the authority to demand
building contractors to open such work that in any manner conceals
electrical wiring that has been closed without his knowledge or
permission, and in no case shall inspectors issue clearance until
he is satisfied that the work is in accordance with the provisions
of this Ordinance. Inspectors shall also have the right to refuse
to issue a clearance on any wiring that is concealed in such a
manner that he cannot fully satisfy himself that it has been done
in accordance with this Ordinance.
Xy�. 10 The Electrical Inspector shall have the right at all reason-
able hours to make a thorough re-inspection of the installation
in or on buildings and/or premises of all electric wiring, electric
devices and electric material now installed or that may hereafter
be installed, within the City of Fort Worth. When the installation
of any such wiring, devices and/or material is found to be in a
dangerous or unsafe condition, the person, firm or corporation
owning, using or operating the same, shall be notified in writing,
and shall make the necessary repairs or changes required to place
such wiring, devices and material in a safe condition and have such
work completed within fifteen (15) days from date of said notice or
other reasonable period specified by the Electrical Inspector in
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said notice.
Yj,(( The Electrical Inspector is hereby empowered to disconnect
or order the public utility company serving electric energy to
sever the electrical service to such Wiring, device and/or
material so found to be defectively installed until the installa—
tion of such Wiring, device and material has been made safe as
directed by the Electrical Inspector. Any person, firm or
corporation ordered to discontinue such electrical service shall
do so within twenty—four (24) hours and shall not reconnect or
allow it to be reconnected until notified to do so by the City
Electrical Inspector. No person or persons shall hinder or
prevent the City Electrical Inspector or his deputies from making
any electrical inspection.
A rf /Z Whenever service is discontinued to any building in Fire
Zone I, or Fire Zone II, or any building used for commercial or
mercantile purposes, theatres, gasoline stations, and garages in
the corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, clearance
must be obtained from the Electrical Inspector before connecting
to the electrical energy. No charge will be made for such
inspections and inspections will be made on application of owner,
or tennant.
,44 13 The City Electrical Inspector shall have the power to enter
any building, structure, alley, lot, manhole or subway during
reasonable hours and while in the actual performance of his
regular duties he shall have power to arrest, or cause the arrest
of any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance.
SECTION III
ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD, APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES
Article 4: That a Board of Electrical Examiners be and the
same is hereby created for the City of Fort north, Texas, to be
known as the Electrical Examining Board, the said Board shall
consist of the City Electrical Inspector, one Master Electrician,
one Journeyman Electrician, and the Supervisor of Public Utili-
ties. The Master and Journeyman Electricians shall be appointed
by the Mayor and shall serve during the pleasure of the Mayor
and City Councilmen; they shall qualify by subscribing to the
oath of office as required by the Charter of the City of Fort
North.
Article ;: Duties. It shall be the duty of the Electrical
Examining Board to hold a meeting at least once during each
month for the examination of applicants, to obtain a Master
Electrician or Electrical Contractor's license, such examination
shall be for the purpose of determining whether the applicant for
license has a fair knowledge of the rules and regulations for
the installation of electric wiring, devices and equipment as
set forth in the ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
and in the National Electric Code, and shall determine the
general qualifications and fitness of each applicant for execut-
ing or performing the work covered by the license applied for.
Article V Upon the approval of the applicant's examination
by the Examining Board they shall issue a certificate of qualifica
tion to said applicant, stating that the holder is qualified to
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receive a license to work as a Master Electrician, to conduct or
carry on the business of electrical contracting, or employing
electricians.
Article $:6 The Chief Inspector shall have power to issue
license and shall issue same to said applicant after proper
qualification of applicant.
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�examinh tionf or a �ierigd A six pb) months.
Articld $:I The Electrical Examining Board shall have the
power to make and promulgate its own rules governing its meetings
and proceedings.
SECTION IV. ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE
Article 4:I No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in
the business of installing, altering or repairing, or work in
the capacity of a Master Electrician for himself or any other
person within the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on any electric wir-
ing, devices or equipment for the installation, alteration, or
repair, or the replacement and/or reconnection of starters,
motors, generators, signs, or other fixed or stationary appliances,
nor shall any person, firm, or corporation in any manner undertake
to execute any such work unless such person, firm, or corporation
is the holder of a Master Electrician's (or Electrical Con-
tractor's) license.
Article $:2 No permit for the installation or alteration of
any electric wiring, devices, or equipment shall be issued to any
person, firm, or corporation unless such person, firm, or corpora-
tion is the holder of a license entitling said holder to procure
permits for and to execute the class of work described in said
permit.
Article 4:3 Application for Master Electrician's license
shall be made in writing, stating the name and place of business
of the applicant, the firm, company, or corporation to be repre-
sented by said applicant; attached to said application shall be
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a certificate of qualification signed by not less than two
members of the Electrical Examining Board.
Article $►.'{Any person, firm, or corporation failing to
renew their license within thirty (30) days after expiration of
said license, shall be required to make a new application and
pay a fee of $100.00 for renewal of said license.
Article J:f All license shall be issued in the name of the
person, as certified by the Electrical Examining Board.
Article j:G The fee for Master Electrician License shall be
one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first year, payable in full
in advance, said license shall be renewed at twenty-five ($25.00)
per annum as the same expires, and may be revoked at any time by
the order of the ]Mayor and City Council for violation of any of
the provisions of this ordinance; and the offending person, or
firm, or corporation shall be prohibited from engaging or con-
ducting any such work, as called for in said license in the City
of Fort north, Texas, for the period of one (1) year, at which
time it may be renewed for twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
Article 1:7 It shall be unlawful for any person holding
license to transfer same or allow the use of samd directly, or
indirectly, by any other person, firm, or corporation, for the
purpose of obtaining a permit to do any electric work herein
specified.
Article $:S No minor, nor any person, or persons not of
lawful age will be issued a Master Electrician's License.
Article *.9 Approved Methods - No certificate of approval
shall be issued unless the electric light, purer and heating
installations are in strict conformity with the provisions of
this ordinance and the statutes of the State of Texas, and unless
the installation is made in compliance with approved methods of
construction for safety to life and property. The regulations as
laid down in the National Electric Code, as approved by the
American Standards Association and in the National Electrical
Safety Code, as approved by the American Standards Association,
and other installation and safety regulations approved by the
American Standards Association, shall be prima facie evidence
that said installations are 14 confor ty of such approved methods.
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SECTION V.
ELECTRICAL PERMITS, HOW OBTAINED, FEES AND PAYMENT OF SAME
Article J0 No wiring, devices or equipment for the trans—
mission, distribution or utilization of electrical energy for
light, power and/or heat, shall be installed within or on any
building or structure, nor shall any alteration or addition be
made to any such existing wiring, device, or equipment without
first obtaining a permit therefor from the City Inspector, except
as stated in the following paragraphs.
Article B:Z No permit will be required for the replacement
of lamps, or the connection of portable devices to suitable
receptacles which have been permanently installed.
Article 1:5 No permit will be required for the installation
of wiring and equipment for the operation or transmission of
intelligence where such wiring, devices, and equipment operate at
a voltage not exceeding 25 volts between conductors.
Article 0A Application for electrical permit shall describe
the work to be done, and shall be made in writing to the City
Inspector by the person, firm, or corporation installing the work
and the permit when issued shall be to such applicant.
Article *:S The City Inspector may require that applicant
for permit furnish complete plans and specifications for the
installation showing sizes of conductors and such other details
as may be necessary to determine whether the installation as
described will be in conformity with the requirements of this
ordinance.
Article r.6 The issuance of a permit shall not be taken as
permission to violate any of the requirements of this ordinance.
Article ;:7 Permit Inspection Fees:--
The fees to be charged for inspections of any electrical
work in the corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
shall be as follows, and shall be paid at the office of the
Electrical Inspector before work is commenced.
(a) For from one to ten outlets, new or old wiring, 41.00;
for each additional outlet, $0.05; ftl!-ewi*et
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except where not more than four (4) convenience receptical outlets,
or Wall switches are added to existing .,firing; the fee for such
addition shall be twenty-five (40.25) cents for each outlet.
(b) For electric motors up to and including 3/4 H.P. , P.50 each.
(c) For electric motors from 3/4 H.P. to and including 5 H.P.,
v1.00 each; for electric motors from 5 H.P. up to and including
15 H.P., $2.00 each; for all motors in excess of 15 H.P. , $3.00 each.
(d) For electric generators including switchboards and exciters,
not in excess of 10 K...., 0.00 each; for generators in excess of
10 K.41., P'5.00 each.
(e) For electric sign circuits - $0.25 per circuit; for connec-
tions of electric signs, $0.75 each.
(f) For motion picture projection machines, $1.00 each; for
arc lamps not a part of projection machines in projection booth,
30.35 each.
(g) For temporary installations, holiday decorations, show
window displays, wl.00 each inspection.
(h) For inspection of electrical apparatus for which no
fee is herein prescribed, or for re-inspection of wiring being
rejected after second inspection, a fee of $1.00 will be charged;
such fee must be paid before the person, firm, company or corpora-
tion doing such work will be issued other permits.
(1) For repairs where no additional outlets are added, or
for new or extended service or meter relocation, a fee of $0.75
for each inspection.
(j) Store buildings shall require a permit for each store
where separate service is installed.
(k) For electric fixtures, from one to ten, a fee of $1.00
will be charged; and $0.05 for each additional fixture; ceiling
fans and drop cords will be classed as fixtures.
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SECTION VI. ELECTRICAL WIRING REQUIREMENTS.
Article 1. Interior Conduits and Wiring. All un-grounded
wires of a branch circuit must be protected by fuses or circuit
breakers. The neutral conductor must be identified and properly
connected to all branch circuits and be connected to the screw
shell of all sockets and need not be fused.
Avrt Z Wiring for light, heat or power in all buildings hereinr-
after erected, and all wiring, alterations and additions to
existing buildings in Zone I and Zone II of 'the fire limits of
the City of Fort Worth, Texas, shall be installed in a rigid
rocewaq
iron conduit, or metal All buildings used or
to be used for mercantile purposes, all churches, schools,
roominghouses, garages for three or more cars, hotels, hospitals,
factories, grain elevators, filling stations, refineries, apart-
ment houses of more than two apartments, all basements, all build-
ings (other than private residences) of two or more stories, and
all buildings to be used for public entertainments within the
city limits of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, shall have all
wiring for lights, heat and power installed in a complete conduit
or metal moulding system. All changes or additions to wiring used
for light, heat and power in all buildings classified in this
article shall be in conduit or metal m*v;jd4;u,&. roce Woc(.
3 All power wiring shall include all necessary wiring for
electric motors, rectifiers, generators, electric heating and
all electrical apparatus other than lighting and signalling
equipment, and shall be in rigid iron conduit. All switches
controlling motors or lights other than those mounted on
switchboards shall be what is known as safety type externally
operated, indicating the on or off position. All buildings
known as private residences, all duplex apartments, and all
out-buildings of residence occupancy hereinafter wired for
lights, heat, or power, and all alterations, changes, or exten-
sions to existing wiring shill be done in a metal conduit or
armored cable system.
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Metal moulding can only be used on exposed work.
At-L l All current consuming openings installed on main ceiling
of store buildings for general illumination shall be made of
300 watts capacity, and in no case shall more than four such
openings be permitted on one circuit of No. 14 wire. For ceil-
ing fan outlets four only will be permitted on one circuit of
No. 14 wire, and circuits and outlets must be tagged so as to
identify them. In all other installations except decorative
outline and show window wiring, eight current consuming outlets
with a maximum of 1320 watts connected load for circuits will be
permitted.
Art 5' All conduits must be secured to boxes, junction boxes or
cabinets by.placing approved lock nuts on outside of box and
bushings inside of box. The point of entrance of service wires
shall in all cases be designated by the Power Company, unless
proper lines carrying the proper current desired exist at a point
easily accessible and at shortest distance for supply, necessitat-
ing only one point of contact to customer's building.
Aet b All installations of six circuits or more must have standard
panel-boards enclosed in standard approved steel cabinets.
,Ayi 7 Exit lights shall be required in all apartments, and hotel
buildings more than two stories high, and must be connected with
only one set of fuses between main fuse and exit .circuit. All
lights indicating fire escape exits shall be red lights with words
"Exit" clearly lettered.
Ayi fr All wires installed in underground work, ice boxes and
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refrigerating pl4wa2s must be in rigid galvanized iron pipe and
lead covered.
Art 9 All ceiling and bracket outlet boxes must be equipped with
standard fixture studs. Fixture studs must also be securely
fastened with stove bolts and not less than four bolts to the
stud will be accepted, or an approved boltless stud.
Art 14 Conduit must be installed as a complete system before wires
are installed. Conduit must be equipped at every outlet with
approved fittings or outlet box. In completed installations the
box must be covered by an approved cover.
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For concealed work in walls and ceilings composed of plaster
on wooden joists or stud construction, outlet boxes and cutout
cabinets must be installed so that the front edge will be even
with finished surface. Armoured cable shall not be run over top
of joists, holes must be bored so that in pulling in the cable
no injury will be caused to the armour by sharp bends, strain,
and the like. At all terminals cable must be fitted with an
approved fiber bushing to protect the cable from sharp edges of
the armour.
Article 9 service Entrance Switches. The service
entrance conduit must enter a main line safety switch or circuit
breaker approved for the location and purpose of its use. In
all single and multi-family dwellings not exceeding ieeitr apart-
ments (where outdoor metering is used) the service switch must
be of the service entrance type with fuses or circuit breakers
for each of the ungrounded service conductors and a neutral strip
or connecting bar for fastening the neutral conductor.
rt 12 In commercial installations outside of Fire Zone No. 1 and
network distribution zone service entrance switches or circuit
breakers for single phase, two wire, and single phase, three wire,
not exceeding sixty amperes, must be the service entrance type
with fuses or circuit breakers for each of the ungrounded service
entrance conductors and a neutral strip or connecting bar for
fastening the neutral conductor. For multi-phase installations
the service entrance switch when up to and including 100 amperes
must be equipped with meter testing lugs and the switch must be
the accessible fuse type safety meter service switch with fuses
accessible only when switch is in open position. In multi-phase
installations requiring service switches in excess of 100 amperes
and requiring instrument transformers the switch must be of the
service entrance safety type and the instrument transformers must
be enclosed in an approved steel cabinet.
y{ /:3 In commercial buildings in the network distribution zone all
service entrance switches up to and including 100 amperes, single
phase and multi-phase, must be the safety type meter service
entrance switch with meter testing lugs in each of the ungrounded
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conductors, and shall have the main line fuses accessible only
when the switch is in open position. train line service entrance
switches in excess of 100 amperes must be the safety type service
entrance switch or circuit breaker, if instrument transformers
are used; such transformers must be installed in approved steel
cabinets.
Af .&in entrance switches or circuit breakers in excess of
400 amperes may be mounted on approved switchboards, approved
for the purpose and location.
The service entrance equipment for a multi—family dwelling
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of more than fete family apartments shall be wired so that the
entire load shall be brought in through one main line service
entrance switch; if separate metering is required for each apart—
ment, all such apartments must be supplied through a safety type
service entrance switch grouped with their respective meters at
a readily accessible room or place.
j4 Yi /y Service entrance switches, circuit breakers, or fuse cabinets
installed on the outside of buildings or structures must be
approved weatherproof switches.
�1 /7 Arse-# Fuses, Circuit Breakers, and Current Limiting
Devices. It shall be unlawful for any person, or persons, to
replace any fuse or fuses, circuit breakers or current limiting
devices, with a fuse, breaker, or device of greater current
limiting capacity than that specified in the National Electric
Code, or to replace any fuse, or current limiting device with any
type of substitute other than that approved for the purpose and
location.
SECTION VII. PENALTY
Any person, firm, or corporation violating,any of the pro—
visions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and the person, firm, or corporation, or an employee, agent,
manager, or officer thereof, who is guilty of violating any of
the provisions, shall upon conviction thereof be fined in any
amount not to exceed $200.00 for each offense, and every viola—
tion of and each and every days failure or refusal to comply
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With the said provision will constitute a separate offense and
in case of willful or continued violations by any person, firm,
or corporation as aforesaid or their agents, employees, servants,
or officers, the City shall have power to revoke and repeal any
license under which said person, firm, or corporation may be
acting, and revoke all permits, privileges and franchises granted
to said person, firm, or corporation aforesaid.
SECTION VIII. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE
This ordinance shall not be construed to relieve from or
lessen the responsibility of liability of any party owning, operat-
ing, controlling or installing any electric wiring, electric devices,
or electric equipment for damage to person or property caused by any
defect therein, nor shall the City of Fort Worth be held as assuming
any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized herein, or
certificate of approval issued as herein provided.
SECTION IX. VALIDITY OF ORDINANCE
If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance.
SECTION X. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCE
All ordinances or part of ordinances conflicting with the
provisions herein contained, are hereby repealed.
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SECTION XI. DATE TO TAKE EFFECT
The fact that the present ordinances governing electric wiring
installation and installation of electrical fixtures and appliances
and apparatus are inadequate and there are conditions existing in
said city endangering the life and safety of the public, M?6ates
an emergency and an imperative and public necessity for the preservation
of public health and safety, and,therefore, the Secretary-Treasurer
shall promptly have this ordinance published in pamphlet form as
provided in Section 12 hereof and it shall become a law and be in
full force and affect from and after such publication.
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SECTION XII. DIGEST AND REVISION
This ordinance constitutes a digest and revision of the
electrical ordinances of the City of Fort Worth as provided by
Section 2, Chapter 26 of the charter of said city, and the
Secretary-Treasurer is hereby directed to publish this in
pamphlet form for general distribution amcmg the public.
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ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE
Additions and Section 4 Article 1-2
Alterations....................... Section 6 Article 2-3
American Standards Associa-
tion Approval .................. Section 4 Article 9
Annunciator System - House ....... Section 1 Article 1
Apartment Houses ................. Section 6 Article 2-15
Apartments Duplex ................ Section 6 Article 3.
Approved Methods ................. Section 4 Article 9
Appliance ........................ (Section 1 Article 1
(Section 4 Article 1
Apparatus ........................ (Section 1 Article 1
(Section 2 Article 6-7
Armored Cable .................... Section 6 Article 3-10
Basements ........................ Section 6 Article 2
Bells ............................ Section 1 Article 1
Boxes, Outlet .... Section 6 Article 10
Board of Examiners ............... Section 3 Article 1
Bracket Outlets Section 6 Article 9
Branch Circuit ................... Section 6 Article 1
Building under construction ...... Section 2 Article 8
Cabinets & Junction Boxes ........ Section 6 Article 5-6-10-13
Ceiling Fan Outlet ............... Section 6 Article 4
Certificate ...................... (Section 2 Article 4
(Section 4 Article 3-9
(Section 8 Article
Chief Inspector .................. (Section 2 Article 2
(Section 3 Article 6
City Council ..................... (Section 3 Article 1-4
(Section 4 Article 6
City D4anager ..................... Section 3 Article 4
Circuit" Dreakers ................. Section 6 Article 1-11-12--14-16-17
Circuit Firing ................... Sedtion 6 Article 4
Contact, Service on Buildings Section 6 Article 5
Conductors ....................... Section 5 Article 5
Commercial Buildings ...........4. (Section 2 Article 12
(Section 6 Article 13
Concealed Wiring ................. (Section 2 Article 9
(Section 6 Article 10
Conduits ......................... (Section 4 Article 2-3-5-8-10
(Section 1 Article 2-3
Contractor ....................... Section 1 Article 2-3-5
Devices .......................... (Section 1 Article 1-3
(Section 2 Article 10-11
(Section 4 Article 1-2
(Section 5 Article 1-2
Dead Wires, Removed .............. Section 2 Article 7
Dangerous Condition .............. Section 2 Article 10
Drop Cords ....................... Section 5 Article 7-k
Duplex Apartments ................ Section 6 Article 3
Decorative Outline Lighting ...... Section 6 Article 4
Electric Wiring Defined .......... (Section 1 Article 1
(Section 2 Article 10
Electrical Contractor ............ Section 1 Article 2
Electrical Inspectors ............ Section 2 Article 1-2-5-6-7-
8-9-10-11-13
Electric Inspection .............. Section 2 Article 4
Electrical Examining Board ....... Section 3 Article 1-2-7
Examination of Applicant ......... Section 3 Article 3-4-5-6
Electricians License ............. Section 4 Article 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
Existing firing .................. Section 5 Article 1-7
Electrical Permits ............ ... Section 5 Article 4-5-6-7
Electric Motors, Fee ............. (Section 4 Article 1
(Section 5 Article 7 A-B-C
Electric Generator, Fee .......... (Section 4 Article 1
(Section 5 Article 7-➢
Electric Signs, Fee .............. Section 5 Article 7-E
Electric Fixture, Fee Section 5 Article 7-K
Elevators, Grain ................. Section 6 Article 1-2
Electric Heating ................. Section 6 Article 3
Externally Operated Switches ..... Section 6 Article 3-12-13-14-15-16
Entrance of Service Mires,
Point or ...........-............ Sew}s..- a grtia1B 5
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Exit Lights ...................... Section 6 article 7
Entrance Switch, Service ......... Section 6 Article 11-12-13-14-15-16
Factories ........................ Section 6 Article 2
Fixtures (Section 5 Article 7-S
(Section 1 Article 1-2-3
Fire Zones ....................... (Section 2 Article 12
(Section 6 Article 1-2-12
Fees for License ................. Section 4 Article 6
Fees for Permits ................. Section 5 Article 7
Fuses ............................ Section 6 Article 1-7-11-12-13-17
Fixture Studs .................... Section 6 Article 9
Fiberbushings .................... Section 6 Article 10
Gasoline Stations ................ (Section 2 Article 12
(Section 6 Article 2
Garages .......................... (Section 2 Article 12
(Section 6 Article 2
Generators ....................... (Section 4 Article 1
(Section 5 Article 7-D
(Section 6 Article 2
Grain Elevators .................. Section 6 Article 2
Galvanized Iron Conduit .......... Section 6 Article 8
Hospitals ........................ Section 6 Article 2
Inspection, Final ................ Section 2 Article 4
Inspectors ....................... Section 2 Article 1-2-3-5-6-7-8-
9-10-11--12-13
Installation of Wiring ........... Section 6
Identification of Circuits ....... Section 6 Article 1
Journeyman Electrician ........... (Section 1 Article 3
(Section 2 Article 2-3
(Section 3 Article 1
Junction Boxes ................... Section 6 Article 5
License .......................... (Section 3 Article 2-5
(Section 4 Article 1-2-3-4--5-6-7-8
Lead Covered Wire ................ Section 6 Article 8
Liability for Damage ............. Section 8
Master Electrician ............... (Section 1 Article 2
(Section 3 Article 1-5
(Section 4 Article 1-3-6-8
Neutral Conductor, Attachment of . Section 6 Article 1-11-12-13
Motion Picture Projectors ........ Section 5 Article 7 F
Meters ........................... Section 6 Article 11-12-13-15
Muli-Phase Switches .............. Section 6 Article 12
Panel Boards ..................... Section 6 Article 5
Penalty .......................... Section 8
Permits .......................... (Section 2 Article 5
(Section 5 Article 1-2-3-6-7
Plans Furnished .................. Section 5 Article 5
Power Wiring ..................... Section 6 Article 3
Private Rebidence ................ Section 6 Article 2
Re-inspection ..... .... ....... Section 2 Article 10-12
Re-Examination of Applicant ...... Section 3 Article 4
Raceways ......................... Section 6 Article 2
Rules of Examining Board ......... Section 3 Article 7
Renewal of License ............... Section 4 Article 4
Repairs, Fee for same ............ Section 5 Article 7-I
Refrigerating Vaults ............. Section 6 Article 8
Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.. Section 10
Rooming Houses ................... Section 6 Article 2
Refineries ....................... Section 6 Article 2
Rectifiers ....................... Section 6 Article 3
Rigid Iron Conduit ............... Section 6 Article 3-2
Retidence Occupancy .............. Section 6 Article 3
Safety Switches .................. Section 6 Article 3-12
Service Entrance ................. Section 6 Article 5-11
Service Switches ................. Section 6 Article 11-12-13-14-15-16
Store Buildings .................. (Section 6 Article 4
(Section 5 Article 7-J
Signs ............................ (Section 4 Article 1
(Section 5 Article 7-E
Schools .. ..... ................. Section 6 Article 2
Temporary Installations .......... Section 5 Article 7 B
Types of Wiring permitted ........ Section 6 Article 1-2-3
I N D E X
Transformers, Instrument ......... Section B Article 13
Transfer of License .............. Section 4 Article 7
Underground Wiring Section 6 Article 8
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Definitions Section I -
Electric Wiring Section I - Art. 1
Master Electrician Section I - Art. 2
Journeyman Electrician Section I - Art. 3
Electrical Inspectors Sedtion II - Art. 1
Chief Electrical Inspector Section II - Art. 2
Assistant Electrical Inspectors Section II - Art. 3
Final Inspection and Certificate Section II - Art. 4
Permit Refused When and How Section II - Art. 5
Inspection of Isolated Plants Section II - Art. 6
Dead Wires Removed Section II - Art. 7
Inspection New Buildings Section II - Art. 8
Wiring Left Open for Inspection Section II - Art. 9
Re-Inspection and Notification Section II - Art. 10
Order Electric Service Disconnected Section II - Art. 11
Discontinued Service Re-Inspection Section II - Art. 12
Inspector's Power to Enter Buildings
and Properties Section II - Art. 13
Electrical Examining Board Appoint-
ment and Duties Section III -
Examining Board Appointment and Members Section III - Art. 1
Duties of Board Section III - Art. 2
Examination of Applicants Section III - Art. 3
Re Examination and Appeal Section III - Art. 4
Examination Approval Section III - Art. 5
Power to Issue License Zection III - Art. 6
Rules of Examining Board Section III - Art. 7
Electrician's License Section IV -
License Required Before Engaging
in Business Section IV - Art. 1
No Permits Issued to Non-Licensed
Persons Section IV - Art. 2
Application for Master Electrician's
License Section IV - Art. 3
Renewal of License Section IV - Art. 4
Holder's Name on License Section IV - Art. 5
License Fee and Power to Revoke License Section IV - Art. 6
Unlawful Transfer of License Section IV - Art. 7
License to a Minor Section IV - Art. 8
Approved Methods National Electric Code Section IV - Art. 9
Electrical Permits, How Obtained, Fees
and Payment of Same Section V -
Permits Required When and How Section V - Art. 1
Permits Not Required Section V - Art. 2-3
Application Made in Writing Section V - Art. 4
Plans Furnished by Applicant for Permit Section V - Art. 5
Permit Not Permission to Violate
Ordinance Section V - Art. 6
Inspection Permit Fees Section V - Art. 7
Outlets Section V - Art. 7A
Electric Motors Section V - Art. 7B-0
Electric Generators Section V - Art. 7D
Electric Signs Section V - Art. 7E
Motion Picture Projectors & Are Lights Section V - Art. 7F
Temporary Installations Section V - Art. 7G
Inspection of Apparatus Not Prescribed Section V - Art, 7H
Repairs, Meter Re-locations, New Services Section V - Art. 7I
Store Buildings where Separate Service Section V - Art. 7J
Electric Fixtures Section V - Art. 7K
Electric Wiring Requirements Section VI -
Interior Conduits and Wiring Section VI - Art. 1
Types of Wiring in Fire Zones 1-2-3 Section VI - Art. 2
Power Wiring, Switches, and Classifica-
tions of Buildings Section VI - Art. 3
Number of Outlets Permitted on a Circuit Section JI - Art. 4
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Conduits and Services Conductors Section VI - Art. 5
Panel Boards Section VI - Art. 6
Exit Lights Required Section VI - Art. 7
Underground Miring, Ice Boxes and
Refrigerating Vaults Section VI -- Art. S
Future Studs Section VI - Art. 9
Installation of Conduits, Outlet Boxes,
and Armored Cable Section VI - Art. 10
Service and Service Entrance
Switches General Section VI - Art. 11
Service Entrance Switches - Type and
Location Section VI -- Art. 12-13-
14-15-16
Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Current
Limiting Devices Section VI - Art. 17
Penalty Section VII -
Liability for Damage Section VIII -
Validity of Ordinance Section IX -
Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances Section X
Date to Take Effect Section XI -
Digest and Revision Section XII -
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Article 4k Examination of Applicants. Examination of
applicants shall be held once each month bet-ween the hours of 8:00
Al. and 5:00 PL. All persons desiring to be examined shall make
application, in writing, to the Secretary of the Electrical Board
ten (10) days before the date set forth herein. The Electrical
Board shall furnish to the Supervisor of 1,unicipe.l F.esearch and
Personnel of the City of Fort forth a set of questions and tests to
be used in `ivin._, the examination reeuested. The Electrical Board
may appoint one or more riiembers of the Board to be present during
the examination. Applicants stall be under the supervision of the
Supervisor of Idunicipal Research and Personnel and any member of
the Electrical Board who may be ap_?ointed for the purpose during
the entire course of said exeinination. At the completion of the
examination all examination papers and answers to any tests given
shall be turned over to the Electrical Board for grading. It will
be the duty of the Electrical Board to determine the grade made by
the applicant. The Electrical Board shE.11 notify any applicant as
to his grade on said examination within five (5) days after examina-
tion has been taken. A general average of 701' will be the minimum
passing grade.
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Should applicant fail, he may call for a re—examination at the
next regular session of the Board. Should this examination be
allowed, the Electrical Board shall so notify the Supervisor of
Municipal P.esearch and Personnel„ who in turn will give a second
examination using those questions and tests given to him by the
Electrical Board. In the case of a second failure, applicant may
make request to the City iana.ger of the City of Fort �+orth for re—
examin�,A ion and should the City Tanager have reason to believe that
the applicant should be permitted to have a, second re—examination,
he shall so notify the Secretary of the Electrical Board who shall,
as in the first and second examinations, rake necessary arrangements
with the Supervisor of !Lunicius,l esearch and Personnel. In the
case of a third failure, the applicant may appeal from the decision
of the Board to the City Council, if the applicant shall feel that he
has not been fairly dealt with and if he shall be able to establish
to the satisfaction of the City Council of the City of Fort , orth,
that he should have still further re—e .aiaination, the City Council,
if tl-ey think _proper, way order thi_,d tion. j