Ordinance 91-062 ORDINANCE NO. 91 - 62
COLLIER COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE "COLLIER COUNTY BUILDING
CODE" BY ADOPTING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
1990 EDITION", AS PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, AS FURTHER AMENDED BY THIS
ORDINANCE; AMENDING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
1990 EDITION, AS FOLLOWS; AMENDING 210-52 BY ADDING
SUBSECTION (i) RELATING TO OUTLETS; AMENDING 230-7
BY ADDING SUBSECTION (a) RELATING TO CONDUCTORS IN
RACEWAY; AMENDING 230-21 BY ADDING SUBSECTION (a)
RELATING TO OVERHEAD SUPPLY; AMENDING 230-23,
230-31 AND 230-42 (b), RELATING TO RATING; AMENDING
230-43 RELATING TO CONDUCTORS; AMENDING 300-1 BY
ADDING TO SUBSECTION (a) WIRING METHODS; AND
AMENDING 300-1 BY ADDING 300-1 (c) RELATING TO
CONDUCTORS IN RACEWAY; AMENDING 336-4 RELATING TO
USES NOT PERMITTED; AMENDING 550-23 (a) BY ADDING
SUBSECTIONS (1), (2), AND (3) RELATING TO MOBILE
HOMES; AMENDING 680-20 (a) (1) and (2) RELATING TO
UNDERWATER LIGHTING FIXTURES; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 89-46; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has adopted the 1990 National
Electric Code as the minimum state electric code; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, establishes the right
and power of counties to provid~ for the health, welfare and safety of
existing and future residents by enacting and enforcing regulations
necessary for the protection of the public including Electrical Code
ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Building Department has been reorganized within the
Development Services Department under the Community Development
Services Division as the Customer Service Section, Building Plan
Review Section and the Compliance Service Section.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, That:
SECTION ONE,
The "National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition", as published by the
National Fire Protection Association, and as amended herein, is
adopted by reference as the "Collier County Electrical Code".
SECTION TWO:
For Administration and Authority Having Jurisdiction under this
ordinance, refer to the "Collier County Building Construction
Administration Code".
SECTION THREE:
The "National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2 - WIRING DESIGN AND PROTECTION
ARTICLE 210 - BI~J~NCH CIRCUITS
C. REQUIRED OUTLETS
210-52 - DWELLING UNIT RECEPTACLE OUTLETS
Add subsection (i) to read as follows:
(i) Refrigerators and fixed appliances shall be wired on
individual minimum 20 ampere circuits and 20 amp receptacle.
ARTICLE 230 - SERVICES
230-7 - OTHER CONDUCTORS IN RACEWAY OR CABLE
Add subsection (a) to read as follows:
(a) Separately metered conductors shall not be installed in
the same raceway. Line and load conductors shall not be run
in the same raceway, trough or wire way.
B. - OVERHEAD SERVICE - DROP CONDUCTORS
230-21 - OVERHEAD SUPPLY
Add subsection (a) to read as follows
(a) Ail services shall be run in galvanized rigid threaded
metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit from mast head
to meter. The diameter of a roof mast shall be a minimum of
two (2) inches.·
Special permission is required for use of; rigid
non-metallic conduit and electrical metallic tubing.
230-23 - SIZE AND HATING
Amend subsection (b) to read as follows=
(b) A minimum 100 ampere service shall be provided for all
dwelling units and commercial structures.
Delete exception to 230-23(b).
C. - UNDERGROUND SERVICES - LATERAL CONDUCTORS
230-31 - SIZE ~ RATING
Amend subsection (b) to read as follows:
(b) A minimum 100 ampere service shall be provided for all
dwelling units and commercial structures.
Delete exception to 230-31(b).
D. - SERVICE - ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS
230-42 - SIZE ~ RATING
230-42(b) - UNGROUNDED CONDUCTORS
Amend subsection (b) to read as follows:
(b) A minimum 100 ampere service shall be provided for all
dwelling units and all commercial structures.
Delete subsections (1), (2), (3) and exceptions to
' 230-42(b).
{Y.. 230-43 - WIRING METHODS FOR 600 VOLTS, NOMINAL, OR LESS
~ Amend section 230-43 to read as follows:
Service entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance
with the applicable requirements of this code covering the
type of wiring method used and limited to the following
methods: (1) rigid metal conduit; (2) intermediate metal
conduit; (3) busways, (4) wireways, and (5) auxiliary
gutters.
Special permission is required for use of; rigid
~t non-metallic conduit and electrical metallic tubing.
CHAPTER 3 - WIRING METHODS AND }~TERIALS
ARTICLE 300 - WIRING METHODS
A - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
300-1(a) - ALL WIRING INSTALLATIONS
Amend subsection 300-1(a) by adding
Exception No. 8 to read as follows:
Exception No. 8: Type NM and NMC Cables shall
not be permitted in any structure except as
provided in Section 336-4(a) of this ordinance.
300-1 - SCOPE
Add subsection (c) to read as follows:
300-1(0) - OTHER CONDUCTORS IN RACEWAY OR
CABLE
(c) Separately metered conductors shall
not be installed in the same raceway. Line and load
conductors shall not be run in the same raceway,
trough or wire way.
ARTICLE 336 - NONMETALLIC-SHEATHED CABLE
336-4 - USES NOT PERMITTED
Amend subsection 336-4(a) to read
as follows:
Type NM and NMC cables shall not be
permitted in any structures except residential
structures three (3) stores or less in height.
Areas in residential structures identified for
other occupancy classification uses shall be in
conduit and conform to all appropriate section of
the code.
CHAPTER 5 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES
~RTICLE 550 - MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
C. - SERVICES AND FEEDERS
550-23 - MOBILE HOME SERVICE EQUIPMENT
550-23(a) - SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Add subsections (1), (2) and (3) to read as
follows:
(1) Every service to a mobile home shall have
an approved main fuse or breaker located at the
meter and a fuse or breaker in the mobile home.
(2) No electrical power shall be supplied to
a mobile home, except a travel trailer, until the
home is tied down in conformity with Collier County
Mobile Home Ordinance No. 89-45 as amended or
superseded.
(3) Pole for mounting meter and disconnect
shall be Class 6 or 7 treated wood or equal, to be
set a minimum of five feet (5') deep, properly
preserved to protect if from decay and insect
damage.
CHAPTER 6 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
ARTICLE 680 - SWIMHIN~ POOLA~ FOUNTAINS AND SIMILAR
INSTALLATIONS
B. - PERMANENTLY INSTALLED POOLS
680-20 - UNDERWATER LIGHTING FIXTURES
(a) GENERAL
Amend subsections 680-20(a)(1) to read as
follows:
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(1) Swimming pool and spa lighting shall be
low voltage supply from an approved transformer and
in all other ways shall conform to the National
Electric Code. All pools shall have a rough and
final electrical inspection.
Delete subsection 680-20(a)(2)
Renumber subsection (a)(3) as (a}(2)
Renumber subsection (a)(4) as (a)(3)
SECTION THREES REPEAL OF PREVIOUS ORDINANCES
Collier County Ordinance No. 89-46 is hereby superseded and
repealed in its entirety as of the effective date of this
Ordinance.
SECTION FOUR~ CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY
In the event this ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of
Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall
apply. If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid
or unconstitutional by any court of competent Jurisdiction, such
portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and indepe~dent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION FIVE~ EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of notice
from the Secretary of State that this Ordinance has been filed with
the Secretary of State.
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida this _~--~ day of ~. 1991.
..'~ATTE~:, . BOARD OF CO~TY CO~ISSIONERS
,' ~'~ ~' ~3 ~'~ . COLLIER CO~TY, F~RIDA
".. ,,,~eputy:. Clerk, ~ / -/- PATRICIA ~ 'GOODNIGH~
kpproved' as to fo~
and legal sufficiency:
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A~sistant County Attorney fll~~ ~ ~ ~
STATE OF FLORIDA )
'COUNTY OF COLLIER )
I, JAMES C. GILES, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of:
Ordinance No. 91-62
which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on
the 2§th day of June, 1991, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal. of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 2?th
day of June, 1991.
Clerk of Courts and Cler.~'~" '%'
Ex-officio to Board of
County Commissioners '~" '
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