Ordinance 98-077 ORDINANCE 98-...Z.L_
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE '~qATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION", AS PUBLISHED BY
THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSCK'Z, IATION; ALSO
AMENDING ORDINANCE 95-18, BY LOCAL AMENDMENTS
AS FOLLOWS: ADDING ARTICLE 5090, INTRODUCTION~.. ,o
ADDING ARTICLE :5100, DEFINITIONS; ADDING ARTICLE:
5110, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION .
ADDING ARTICLE 5210, BRANCH CIRCUITS; DELETING.
SUBSECTION (i) OF FORMER SECTION 210-52; FEEDER$:~ ;-.
ADDING ARTICLE 5220, BRANCH CIRCUIT, FEEDE,R., ANIp.~
SERVICE CALCULATIONS; ADDING ARTICLE 522_~!--~.
OUTSIDE BRANCH CIRCUITS AND FEEDERS; AMENDIN(~; ~"
SECTION 230-7, SERVICE CONDUCTORS; AMENDING
SECTION 230-21, SERVICE ROOF MAST; DELETING
FORMER SUBSECTION 230-23Co), SIZE AND RATING AND
ADDING BACK FORMERLY DELETED EXCEPTION
THERETO; ADDING SUBSECTION 5230-28, SERVICE MAST
SUPPORT; DELETING SUBSECTION 230-31(b), SIZE AND
RATING, AND ADDING BACK FORMER EXCEPTION
THERETO; AMENDING SECTION 5230-42 INCLUDING
ADDING B~,CK FORMERLY DELETED SUBSECTIONS (1),
(2) AND (3) AND FORMERLY DELETED EXCEPTIONS
THERETO; AMENDING SECTION 5230-43; ADDING
ARTICLE 5250, GROUNDING; DELETING FORMER
SUBSECTION 300-1(a) AND REPEALING FORMER
EXCEPTIONS NO. 3 & 8; AMENDING FORMER
SUBSECTION 300-1 (c), OTHER CONDUCTORS IN
RACEWAY OR CABLE; AMENDING SECTION 5336-4, USES
NOT PERMITtED FOR NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE;
ADDING ARTICLE 5348, ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING;
ADDING ARTICLE 5370, OUTLET, DEVICE, PULL AND
JUNCTION BOXES, CONDUIT BOXES AND FITTINGS;
ADDING ARTICLE S422, APPLIANCES; AMENDING
ARTICLE 5550, MOBILE HOMES, MANUFACTURED HOMES
AND MOBILE HOME PARKS; ADDING ARTICLE 5555,
DOCKS AND DAVITS; AMENDING ARTICLE 5680 TO
INCORPORATE SAME INTO SECTION S680-5 OF THE NEC;
ADDING SUBSECTIONS 5680-25(a) AND (d) AND DELETING
EXCEPTION NO, 3; ADDING ARTICLE 5695, FIRE PUMPS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION INTO THE CODE OF LAWS
AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING A DELAYED
EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS, the State of Flodcla h,u adopted the 1996 edition of the
National Electrical Code ("NEC") as the applicable minimum state electrical code;
~nd
WHEREAS, Chapter 125, Florida Statues, grants Collier County the
authority to provide for the health, welfare and safety of existing and f~ture
residents by enacting and enforcing regulations necessary for the protection of the
public, including this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Section 553.18, Florida Statues, authorizes Collier County to
adopt and enforce additional (always more stringent) standards than those
prescribed in the then currently applicable edition o[ the "Florida Electric Code";
and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance adopts into the Collier County Code of Laws
and Ordinances the 1996 edition of the National Electric Code, including Collier
County's local amendments thereto, by amending Ordinance 95-18 as specified
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY
FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: The "National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition" as
published by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby adopted by
reference as the "Collier County Electrical Code."
SECTION TWO: For Administration and jurisdiction pursuant to this
Ordinance, refer to the "Collier County Building Construction Administrative
Code," which is referred to herein as the "CCBCAC".
SECTION THREE: The "National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition" as
adopted by this Ordinance is hereby amended by local amendments as follows.
Drawing and Table Index
Appliance Ampaci_tT/Table Page 9
Number of Branch Circuits Table Page 10
Feeder and Service Demand Factors for Boat Slips with Lifts Page 17
Groupin_a of Disconnects: Article 5230-72 Figure 1
Small Appliance Circuits Required. Countertops:
Article 5210-52(c~ Flare 2
Terminations. Metal Frame of Buildin_a: Article 5110-14(a]~ Figure 3
Service Mast Support: Article 5230-28 Figure 4
Protection of NEMA 3R Enclosures: Arttele 5300-6 Figure 5
Accessible Attic Space: Article ~100 Definitions Figure 6
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,finN) Inside Nearest Point of Entrance: Article ~2~0-70 ~
Protection of Cables: Article 5300-4(e) ~
INTRODUCTION
(a). ORDINANCE ARRANGEMENT: Where this Ordinance relates directl_v
to the National Electrical Code CNEC'~: the number "5" has been placed before
each section or subsection. In those instances where a section or subsection does
not eorre.spond direc~y with a section of subsection of the 1996 edition of the
NEC: the .respective section or subsection have been inserted in the most
appropriate place. The number "5" is used to refer to the 500 series used for
electrical inspe. ctions (500 through 507)..
~), SCOPE: With reference to Section S53.18: Florida ,~tatute.~; this Ordinance
prescribes standards for use of materials: desig'n and installation of electrical
systems; equipment and wiring methods.
(e), PURPOSE: This Ordinance is to provide uniform minimum standards.~
re~lations and requirements for safe desi~: methods of installation, uses of
materials and equipment used for all light~ heat power and low voltage electrical
systems. for the safety. ofpersons and property.
(4- APPLICATION: Any work on eleetrieal installations and every. electrical
system or device installed in new or then existing construction shall conform to
the requirements of this Ordinance.
(1) Addi~ons~. alterations or repairs to existing electrical sy. stems~.
apparatus or equipment in or onto existing installations shall conform to th~
rectuirements of this Ordinance.
(2) Work shall not eommenee until a permit for work has been issued,
(i) Malntenanee or rep. alrs limited to a dollar amount not to exceed
$400.00 may be made without a .permit as per the Collier County. Building
COnstruction Administrative Code.
(ii) Emergency. repairs after normal business hours shall be
permitted under this Ordinance by means of an application for such permit
or a letter of reo. uest for such a permit submitted by the licensed eonU'actor;
which application or letter may be delivered by facsimile to the Building
Department before noon of the .m'eeedin? business day. (Refer to
subsection (g)(2): below.
(iii) Failure to eo~.ly with subpara_tn-aphs (i) & (ii). above: will
result in denial of the requested emergency_ repairs permit and any such non-
.nerttfitted rep_airs will be sub.ieet to the .mmalfies listed in the fee schedule
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(e). PLAN & SPECIFICATIONS: Plans and ~cei~ca~ons completely
describing all ~o.~sed electrical work must be submitted to the Coun.ty's
Electrical Plans Examiner at the same time application is made for the related
building .t~ermit. Desi_tmated Electrical Equipment Room and Meter Rooms shall
be drawn therein at a minimum scale of 'A" = 1 '0". Calculations for dwelling
unit(s) shall apply appliance loads not less than those listed in Table 5210-52~);
hereln. Commercial. Industrial & Multi-family electrical systems shall indicate
at least all of the following:
(i) Riser dis_m-am.
(2) Conductor sizes and insulation .ty~..
(3) Protection devices and interrupting capability_.
(4) Main and distribution panelboard locations and sizes.
(5) Circuitry of all outlets and devices.
(6) Load calculations and Electrical Legends.
(7) Grounding and bonding.
(8) Control dis_roams,
(9) Panel and load schedules.
(10) Heat strip and Compressor loads.
(11) Light fixture arrangement.
(12) Emergency lighting and exit lighting.
(13) Lighting control and eircuitry.
Plans and specifications for one and two family dwelling electrical systems shall
include at least all of the following:
(1) Riser dia_tn~am and calculation.
(2) Main and panelboard location(s), size(s)and schedule(s)
(3) All outlets and devices.
(4) Heating and A/C loads (in kW).
(f). ENGINEERING: En~neering shall be required on all installations or
altera~otm exceeding 600 amperes (240 volts) on a residential system or
exceeding 800 amperes (240 volts) on commercial or industrial systems
(Required by subsection 471.003(2)(i)2.n., Florida Statutes.
(g). INSPECTIONS: Required inspections pertaining to this Ordinance are
listed in the CCBCAC. Section 103.8.6.
(!). An electrical inspector will issue a. .rovals for all installations of
electrical systems that comply with the NEC a~ amended by this Ordinance.
Electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment. nnd all installations for light heat_
power or low voltage systetrm a~ m re.retired by this Code shall be maintained in a
safe and working condition with all devices and safe_tmards maintained in good
working order and shall comply with CCBCAC Section 101.35. If defects:
omissions or violations exist in any part of the electrical system relating to work
for which approval is requested. the issuanee of A_ .nproval shall be withheld until
corree~orm have been rrmde to the defective ,Boilion(s) thereof. all of which must
be corrected to comply with this code. Maintenane~ or repair work must conform
to the requ, irements of this Code. Although no complete circuit needs to be
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brought up to the NEC standards as mended by this Ordinance: in no case shall
electrical work be _tmrformed on any part of the circuit without insuring that the
circuit is safe with regard to life and property.
f,2,k_TEMPORARY SERVICE. Temporary. power service connections
require approval by the electrical inspector in each case where need for temporary..
electric power exists and the electrical system is determined by the County. to be in
a safe o~rating condition for such temporary. service. Such approval in reply to a
completed application for temporary service must be obtained before any
connection to the electric utility. (or other commercial power source) for such
temporary electric service.
(h). NOTICE OF NEED TO CORRECT; NOTICE OF VIOLATION:
When any wirin_~. equipment and/or other parts of the electric system does not
meet the requirements of the NEC as amended by this OrdinanCe, a !'Notice of
Correction" (Yellow Tag) shall be issued !istin_~ such violations: and if such
wirin_~,- equipment and/or other parts of the system are found to be unsafe to life or
~,'Notice of Violation" (Red Tag,1 shall be issued. Each such Notice
shall be provided to the property_ owner and/or the electrician. That Notice shall be
.Dosted ~y the in..~pector or investi_~ator) at a location that is deemed by the person
posting the Notice to be the most visible. The Notice shall advise that each
violation must be corrected within a reasonable period of time. The Contractor
shall be responsible to correct such violations and obtain a re-inspection within a
reasonable period of time after receipt of the Notice. Removal of any such Notice
before the violation has been corrected is a separate violation of this Ordinance.
~eeessible, above acoustic eellinE: Any e.auipment requirin~ electrical power,-
conduit bodies_, junction. pull and outlet boxes that is less than forty_ eight (48)
inches above the acoustical ceiling track,
Accessible attic spaces): The space from the ton of the bottom truss_, cord or
joist to the bottom of the top truss_, cord or joist must not be less than twen.ty four
(24) inches. (See ~_c, ure 6,1.
b.f.e,: Base Flood Elevation. The flood elevation established by FEMA .(Federal
Emergency. Management Agency.) as having a one percent (1%) chance of being
equaled or exceeded in any _t, iven calendar year.
Chief Electrical Inspector: F~ch ,~,--~'son a..npolnted by the Ruildin~ Official tO be
rc.sponsihle for Electrical ln.spectors_, Plans Examiners and/or interp. retation of
this Ordinance. Special permission for installations limited by this 0rdinanee
shall bc _granted in writing for the .specific installation by the Chief Electrical
ln..,~3~ctor. (Additional .aualiflca~ons are listed in the CCBCACI. In this Ordinance
"Chief' means the Chief Electrical Inspector_, who is the Head of the Electrical
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IHectrleal Contractor: As defined in the Collier Coun~ Licensing Bo~d
Electrical Inspector: Each person then authorized hy the Chief Electrical
Inspector to inspect electrical systems and to enforce the laws~ rules and
rc_t, ulations relating thereto: and/or to enforce the NEC Code.
E!eetrle~! Plans Examiner: Each person appointed to review plans for
compliance of this Ordinance. Qualifications resulted for this position are listed
Electrical System: A system of electrlcal wiring for the use of light: heat,. power
or low voltage electric systems,. and all appurtenances. apparatus,. or equipment
used in connection therewith,. inside of and/or attached to any building,. structure:
lot or premises.
Eleetrlehn: Journeyman: As defined in the Collier County. Licensing Board
ENT: Electrical Non-metallic Tubinlz
Inside nearest point of entrance: Shall be determined by the longest phase
conductor not to exceed ten (10) feet after the conductor has catered into the
building. Refer to Section 230-70 and Figure 7.
Installation req. niring en_gtneering: Refer to CC CAC,. Section 103.2.3.1:
Electrical Installation. Installation size shall be determined by the maximum
ampere rating of fuse or circuit breaker of either (i) a single disconnect enclosure
or (ii) the sum of multiple disconnects used as service equipment.
Exposed: (As applied to wiring methods). Exposed to physical damage: Any
cable assembly or ENT that is exposed from _made or fini.gh floor cxtendine
vertically eight (g) feet or more.
Mnintennnee or Repairs: Maintenance is renair or replacement of existin~
defective equipment such as lighting fixtures,. branch circuit devices~ appliances:
and motors and the new equipment is of the name current,. power and voltage
ratings as that being repaired. Branch circuit wiring between the utilization
equipment and the required disconnecting means within sight of the cquipment~
hut not exceeding six (6) feet in length_ is maintenance or repair provided the
wirin~ method is not being changed. Alteration or extension of a wiring system is
not maintenance or repair.
NEC: The current edition of the National Electrical Code as then adosteal by: and
appliC:ahle to= Collier County..
Reasonable Period: Ten (1 0) workinS days shall Sener'ally he considered to be a
reasonable period of time. The circumstances of the _m}eeifie ease may be good
cause for the Chief or the Building Official to shorten or extend the applicable
reasonable period of time.
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Sleeve: A raceway used to conceal cable and to ,m-otect it from physical damage,
Stilt ,typ_e strneture'- A structure ennswucted seven (7), feet or more above the
_tround and which may not ,m'ovide passage for a motor vehicle.
Wet Location. Tub or shower space. The outermost horizontal ed_~e of the tub,
steps or curb extendin_~ vertically eight (8) feet from the floor of the shower or tub
rim~
BEQUIREMENT~ FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
5110-1, Dwellings.
(a), panelboards tad Load Centers. , In addition to the number of circuitq
rr, quired for new cxmslruction of dwellin_~ units. each panelboard shall have at
least two (2) full sized extra breaker anaces side by_ side and on .oppo. site phases
~), Aeees to Electrical Panel. A sleeve with a mlnlrrmm of 3A inch dinsets'
shall be installed ~'om each panelboard or loadcenter to accessible attic space.
,ql~eve irahall not be required to nm a _re'eater heiEht than I story..
Exc, c_ntion: Multi-family dwellings between floors where there is no acCess~q~IC
attic snac,¢,
J110-2, Other Structures,
(a), Conductor SIzes, The followin_~ ocmm. ancies or ar~as shall have a
minimum c~nductor size of#12 .Copger'.
(.J) Commercial or Industrial structures or areas_
(2) Common or Public areas.
(3) Pm'kin_~ illumination and met li_~hHn_~.
Excen~on: Control wiring and communication, ~-'urity_, and/Or
_tu'otectivc svr, ems,
(b). Minimum RJeeway Sizes. All commercial structures shall have
minimum raceWay size for service and feeder of 1W' trade size~ _
E~;c~tTtion No, 1: Structures listed in Section 5250-42 of this ordinance,
Excrpti_'on No, 2: Sin~c story &tached structures with restrooms only, and
Without bathir~_ or other water facilities,
(c)- Aeeas to gleetried Panel. For new etmstruetton Of commercial
mUsiclures. each panel beard shall have a minimum of two (2) ~" inch raceways
installed fix'ms the panelboard into access~le area above to ceiling,
~110-3Cn)(1), Rmrsmlnl~on; Identification. Instillsfinn; and Use of
~ Materiwh for imCmllation of electrical wirin_~ or made part of
gl~ctrical ex~u_ipment shall be listed for the re .spective use(s).
Words ~ are deleted# teords underlined ere added.
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Where two (2) or more components are Fouped together to perform or operate in
con_iunction with one another and these components are listed or a.~.roved by a
testing laboratory. as separate components: the Chief may grant approval for same
upon receiving a schematic drawing. documents of product listing and finished
assembly is to be installed in an enclosure approved for such installation. The
Chief shall provide notice in writing if the assembly is acceptable or whether
approval must be determined by an approved testing laboratory.. Plumbing
raceways or fittings or any other raceway system not listed or labeled for the use
5110-4, Color Coding Voltage g.vltems, Color coding for all service{
entrance and feeder conductors shall be as follows:
(1). For 120/208 volt 3 Phase systems: Blaclc Red & Blue shall be used n_~
phase conductors. White or Gray may be used to indicate neutral conductors
(.2). For :277/480 volt 3 Phase systems: Brown; purple & yellow shall be
used for phase conductors. White or Gray may be used to indicate neutral
(3). Where 3 Phase systems (1) & (2) are both presenL White shall be used
for 120v loads and Gray shall be used for 277 volt loads. All 3 phase loads shall
have their phase conductors of the same color connected to the same phase feed~T'
conductors throughout the electrical system-
5110-5, Conductors, All current carryi.'ng conductors for circuits rated sixt~t
(60) am.x~-res or less shall be of copper.
5110-14(a). Terminations. Where a termination is made between a grounding
electrode conductor and the metal frame of a building or other structure, the
terminal device (_oressure connectors: including set screw .type.) shall be fastened in
two (2) places. (See figure 3). In panelboards.. all grounding conductors shall
terminate at the approved Found bar. No field installed lugs shall be accepted.
BRANCH CTRCUITS
5210-19Co). Conductors - Minimum Ampacity. A dwelling unit with a single{
range or coolclng appliance shall have a minimum branch circuit rating of fort3r
5210-52. Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
(a). Refrigeration F~_ulpment. The receptacle outlet for refrigeration
equipment shall be supplied from an individual branch circuit rated at i'east 20
Exce_ntion: Refri~_era~on ecmi_vment not to exceed six (6) cubic foot cans. city ma_v
be connected to the ~eneral li_~.htin~ circuit accordin_~ to Table 5210-52(b),.
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~n~. Appliance Citenits. ~Appli~nces listed in Table 52|0-52,~ ~nd their
ampacities shall he used in calculating the minimum load for branch ch'cuits~ and
shall be in addition to the two (2) small appliance circuits. It shall be permissible
to connect two (2) or more appliances by adding the sum of ampere ratings but
shall not exceed the branch circuit arnpcrc rating.
(c), Small Appliance Circuits Reo. uired. The number ofrecc~.tacle outlets shall
not exceed those .hermitled in Table 5220-4 and not more than six (6.~ shall serve
kitchen counter ~aces. In addition to the outlets scT, dn_~ counter sp. accs kitchen
counters: it shall be permitted to supply reccp. tacle outlets in other rooms
.specified in Section 210-52(b)(1).
{ID- Countertops. For countn'top areas used as a pass-through~ where
counter surface is (48) forty-eight inches or _wreater .(but not to exceed (8) eight
fcet~ shall only require rec~tacle outlets immediately located on each side of
.opening. See Fi_mn'e 2,
Voltais `120 '120 208/240 208/240 Maximum
Api~llsncs Type Asps Watts Asps kW Brasksr
Water Healer 22 119 4.5 30
~x~klop 32 / 35 8.818.2 50 150 t
Range 30' 42/48 8.7/lt.6 50°y
H~ow Cookin(; Center 55 160 ~
Doul~eOve~ "1 "' 29133 6.018.0 451501
WalOve~ ~3115 2.813.7 20125t
Drye~ 22124 4.415.6 30'
~lt~ IronlnO C~nter 12(X) ' 15 ·
:io~es Washer 9.5 1140 20 '*
Dispore 6 690 20
Trash compactor 6.5 780 20
,Instant Hot 6.25 750 20
Dishwasher 8.6 1030 20
Freezer 5 600 20
;~erdoerator ........ 11.6 ~40o 20 ·
,6 cu. ft. mini refrigerator 1.4 170 ' 15
LI.C. Icemaker/Refrtg. 3 345 20"
Built-k1 Microwave 15 1630 20 *
Centnil V'ec."" 12 1440 ' 20
_t These loads shall he ,~-Tmitted to he connected ~ Ardcle 220-19; Note 4.
· These loads shaft he wired on their own I~-anch circuit
· * Shall he perrnissil~le to connect to general llghting ch'cuit when located in
;eoms other than those listed in 210-52(h).
· ** Shall he pcrrnissil~te to connect laundrJ rcmm reccp, tacles on sm'ne circuit
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BRANCH CIRCIrIT; FEEDERs. AND SERVICE CALCULATIONS
5220-4. Branch Circuits Required. Branch circuits for general lighting
loads for dwellings shall not be loaded or connected to more outlets or
Combination thereof than listed in the table; below. Lighting outlets in this table
are based on a standard of 90w lamps. For other wattages_. divide the cumulative
total by 90 to determine the maximum number of lighting outlets allowed. A
ceiling fan with light kit shall be counted as 1 lighting outlet.
Table 5220-4 Number of Branch Circuit Outlets
Lighting 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Receptacles 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Example: A chandelier has sixteen (16) bulbs forty_ (40'1 watts each. Answer: 16
times 40" 640 + 90 =, 7.1 or (rounded up to 8) an additional six (6) receptacle or
twelve (12) lighting outlets are permitted on the game branch circuit.
Examale: Twelve (12) recessed lights connected to a branch circuit: How many
receptacle outlets shall be permitted on the same circuit. ANSWER: Four (4)
receptacle ou~ets.
5220-4(b). Balancing CIrcuits. Two (2) or more small appliance circuits shall
balance as evenly as possible the total number of outlets serving counter tops
OUTSIDE BRANCH CIRCUITS AND FEEDERS
5225-1. Below Base Flood Elevation. Electrical wiring methods for
dwellings in areas identified by FIRM maps as a "V" or "A" flood zone must
comply with this Article..(Flood elevations are to be noted on each nit issued
in each such flood zone).
(a), Branch Circuits and Feeders, All branch circuits to rccep. tacles.. switches-
lighting fixtures and/or equipment located below the established b.f.e. shall have
their circuits wired separately fram circuits above that b.f.e.. Feeder~ shall not be
spliced below the h.f,e,, Feeders shall he permitted to terminate in equ, i,rnnent
below the h.f.e. only when overcurrent protection is provided above the b.f.e. and
is identified as such..
(b), Overcurrent Protection, Identification of each overcurrent protection
device shall be required for each feeder or branch circuit as connected in
above. Overcurrent devices connected to the load fide of alternate power source
shall be identified as "(add equipment name) below b.f.e."
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(c). Disconnects_, Panelboards and Loadcenters, Discnnnectsl. panelboards and
load centers that are located below the b.f.e. shall not be connected to essential
equipment if to be used for normal operation of the dwelling. If installed below
the b.f.e.: enclosures in "V' zones; same must comply with subparagraph (d) of
(d). V zones. "V" zones are by definition always "veloci.ty zones" and are:
therefore. subject to extreme moving water and wave action. Building
construction requires .r~rtions of a structure to "breakaway" in every. "V" zone,Art
every. "V" zone; electrical equipment_ outlets~ raceways, cables and fixtures shall:
{1). Be installed on structural member~ and on walls that are not designed to
(2)- Not interfere with the collapsing ofbreakaway walls.
(3). Be limited to compliance of receptacles outlets as per 210-52(e): belOW
b.f.e. where elevation to b.f.e. is above trade level access.
(4)- Have switching to essential lighting for entry. to dwelling: generally not
more than two (2) switches shall be permitted below the b.f.e.
(e)- Alternate Power. Alternative power sources and related equipment shall
b¢ above the b.f.e.
(f). Service Eqni.nment, Disconnects and panels utilized as service equipment
shall not have enclosures below the b.f.e.
Cg)- Essential Eo. uipment, All essential equipment such as water heater; well
pumps (except for .sptlnklerg)~ A/C and heating: refrigeration; a.trp. liances, or
similar equipment used to normally o.tx~rate living conditions shall be above the
b.f.e..
ARTICLE 5230
SERVICES
5230-7 r,,,-^. r...,...o^_ :_ n ........ r..kl. Service Conductors.
Separately metered conductors shall not be installed in the same raceway.
Se~ce t, i4~aRs~ood-conductors shall not be-Rm ~ ia the same raceway,
~ ,. .... t. ~closure or wire way with feeder or branch circuit
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Exception: Where service and feeder conductms terminate in the same disconnect-
5230-21. C'::r~c:d e__,v,, Service Roof MasL S, :::,.,:,~, :haP, ~ ~
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of a roof mast shall bca minimum of two (2) inches. There shall be no coup. ling
above the last point of ~ The service conductors from the m,t head to the
meter enclosure shall be in galvanized threaded rind metal conduit or
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intermediate metal conduit ExeCration: When service coTTd~tch:n7 ate routed
throu_~h an auxillan/gutter.
Special l~Ka-fission is recluired for use ..r .:..~.: ..... ,..,:
~ any other methods listed in Article 230-43, NEC.
~230.-21L Service Mast Support. F~ch service rrmst shall be .mn29ort. ed within
three (;3) feet of the top or end of the mast head. F~eh acTvice mast shall be
.sm2port. ed by a guide wire not less than i/,- in diameter in the o..n~site direction of
the dro.n where mast extends more than three (3) feet with service drop conductors
extending 50 feet or more ~'om the last point of su..n~rt. 5errice rna.~t shall be
su..pported by n minimum of two (2) straps. (See ~_mxre 4).
5230-42. Size and Rating. A minimum 100 ampere service shall be_nrovidcd for
F. xcc~orc S~ that cannot be occu~cd. This cxcc~_'~rl
services for in'L~_tion _~unm and/or (b) scarices for _e~ui_u~n~nt rich
amplifiers. irri~_tiort time clocks. sign '_lighting_ and similar cqu_i_cnqCr~t,
5230-43, Wiring Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal, or Iris. Servicc-entrance
conductors shall be installed: ..... -* ..... -.,k ox.. ,,_.,,~^~.,
eke. ..^A. ..^....:..,.. 41,.. S..~. .,.~' .;~.... .,..,h.~l .....A ^.A
medaeds within the limits of this Cede in the following type of wiring methods:
(1) Rigid Metal Conduit;
(2) Intermediate Metal Conduit;
(3) Busways;
(4) Wireways;
(5) Auxiliary gutters;
(6). P,i~d Non-metallic Conduit Schedule g0.
Specisl permission is required for use of .~ .... '^":
ms~ ,~ther methods listed in Article 2~0-43
F,x~_on Ho. I: When raceway(s) emenes under or into a transformer or other
utility_ enclosure.
Excentton No. 2: Where un_der,gnund service entnnce conductors arc buried 1
inches or more below finished su'ade.
Nords e~ are deletedl words underlined are added.
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5230-70. Service go. ulpment - Disconnecting Meant Stilt _ty~.e structures shall
be nrovided with an external means of service disconnect. Inside nearest point of
entrance is defined herein as written in Section :230-70; See Article 5100;
Definitions: Also see fiL~yure 7.
5230-72. Grouping of DIsconnects. Separately metered occupancies without a
meter room and in the same structure shall have outside disconnects. (See Figure,
5250-26(e). Grounding Separately Derived Systems. See Section 5110-14 for
termination of L, roundim~ electrode conductor.
5250-33. Grounding Short Sections of Raceway. Any exposed metallic
raceway not exceeding (42) forty. two inches in length is defined as a "short
section" as written in the NEC Section 250-33.
Exception: Longer len~hs shall have one (1) end terminate in an approved box
5250-81 .(b). Metal Frame of n Building- See Section 51 I0-14 for termination
of grounding electrode conductor.
S250-81(e). Concrete encased electrode. The concrete encased electrode shall
be the primary ~ounding electrode and shall be required and included in forminE
the _m'ounding electrode system.
S280-83. Made and Other Electrodes. When the electrodes of 250-81 are
not available. at least two (2) made electrodes installed in accordance with 250-83
shall be used to form the _m'ounding electrode system.
ARTICLE ~300
WIRING METHOD & MATERIALS
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E!:e,~: Cod:.
5300-1. Other Couductors in Riceway or Cable. Separately metered
conductors shall not be ~ Ign:aigfl in the same raceway oreaWe. Line and
load conductors shall not be run in the same raccway, trough or wire way. Service
conductors shall not occupy th~ same raceway~ wlreway= tmugh~ auxiliary_ gutter
or enclosure with feeder or branch circuit conductor(s).
Words e{~ek-eimqk are deleted; ~ords underlined are added.
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Excc_t~ion: Where ~rvice and feeder or unprotected and protected conductors
terminate in the same disconnect
53004(e). Protection of Cables. Cables installed along concrete or block:
walls or ceilings where n separation of at least 1% inches hack from the nearest
edge of framing member cannot be maintained, shall he protected hy n steel plate,
sleeve or equivalent. A furring strip shall be defined as n framing member. Each
area over windows and sliding glass doon and within 18" inches of each side shall
protect cable by means of a steel plate, sleeve or equivalent. (See figure 8).
5300.-6. Protection of NEMA 3R Enclosures. Each shall have n conduit huh or
equivalent provision to exclude water at the conduit entrance if the entrance is at a
level higher than the lowest live part. Hubs shall have n gasket except where th~
conduit opening has a factory. made flange. Sealing .type. locknuts shall be
installed externally of the enclosure. The use of sealant or caulk shall not be
pertained. (gee ~_m~re 5).
ARTICLE ~336
NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE
~336-4. Uses Not Permitted. Type NM and NMC cables shall not be permitted
in any ~ structure. e,x:e, Ft ,..:.~_a^~ ,,,.,~.._, .ko,,
~ Areas in residential structures identified for other occupancy
classification uses shall be in conduit or metallic cable assembly and must
conform to all appropriate sectionsof the Code.
Amenity. structure fed from another building shall be wired in a like method.
Ameni.ty non-dwelling structures fed from there own service require special
permission before wiring is installed using non-metallic sheathed cable.
Ameni.ty structures in multi-family pro_leers such as a guard house. bath house,
cabann_ pool house, mail kios~ maintennnee building, club house. sales centas or
substnntially similar structures are allowed only by means of special pcrmlssion to
ensure that the correct wirin, method is installed.
A dwelling in a commercial building shall not be wired in .type NM cable.
Unfinished areas of wood frame garages. storage areas and substantially similar
locations shall install exposed NM cable parallel to framing mereben below the
bottom nf truss or ceiling _joists. NM cable that is run perpendicular is classified
as "Exposed." (See Definitions heroin).
ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBINC
$348.-1 . Use. The use of listed electrical meUlllic luhing shall not be used: (1) in
direct contact with the earth'. (2.1 in _mound floor slabs.'. (3) in ro~f peneh'ations,
(4) out of doors ev.erywhere west of IJ.g. highway 41.
Words ~ are deletedt words underlined are added.
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OUTI.RT: DEVICE; PIjT,L AND JUNCTION BOXI~R.
CONDUIT BOXER AND FITTINCR
5370-23(e). Nonstructural Mounting. Boxes fastened to ~.ended ceilin_~
Systems shall be adequately supported where attached to the main support _mid
(not to cross
Excevtion; Where su__mx~rted between two (2) cross T's and in colllpliltllce with
subsection 1 IO-3(b).
S422-14. W=ter He=ten. One of the following means shall be ~ovided to
,m'otect a~alnst accidentally ener~zing the water heater prior to occupancy_: (l) a
locking device on the branch circuit breakcr~ or (2) a disconnect at the appliance.
ART/CLE
MOBILE HOMES, MANUFACTURED HOMES
AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
5S50.-23(a). /~lobile Home Service Equipment.
(1) Every service to a mobile home shall have an approved main
disconnect, fuse or' breaker .type., located at the meter and ~ in the
mobile home.
(2) No electrical power shall be supplied to a mobile home, except a
travel trailer, until the mobile home is fled down in conformity with the Collier
County Mobile Home Ordinance ~;c,, S9 ".5 as then amended of superseded.
(3) T~e pole 0L/;w, dt,~ for mounting the meter and disconnect shall be a
Class 6 or 7 treated wood or equal to properly l~reserve and l~rotect it from decay
and insect damage (treated Wood
dhm~ter or a s~u. are ]~ole not less than ~ inches x ~ inches)~ to be set a minimum
depth of five feet (5'0") for a pole and thee feet (3'0") for a pedestal.
NOT~: The AI4I does not accept N~C 550-2~(a) "~xcepfion No. 2" as an
acceptab|e method ofserv/ce installation.
A mobile home replacement shall not have its service equi_~ment mounted on the
ART/CLE
DOCI~ AND DAV/T~
-";-~-~-1. General This Article a,ttplies to wiring methods and branch circuit
a.t)p_lieatima for all docks and davits. Provisions oflXl~C Article 555 a,n~.ly to this
Words ~:~:~ ~::~ sr~ dsls~sd~ ~rds undsrlined ara added.
(a). WI~tL~ Methods. Wiring shall be in Rigid non-metallic conduit or PVC
coated fidd metal conduit.
Exception: Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less.
(1) Support. Metal straps shall be permitted if' same are protected from
corrosion by manuraeture applied PVC coating or equivalent field applied eoatin~
before installation. Oversized conduit straps shall be permitted to support non-
metallic rigid conduit where ~exibili.ty is required: but shall not exceed two (2)
strops run cnnsceufively. Straight runs of non-metallic ~d conduit shall have
one (1) expansion coupling for each forty. (40) feet or major fraction thereof,
spaced as exl. ually as possible.
(b). Equipment and Materials. All enclosures shall be a minimum of NEMA
3R. All materials shall be suitable for the environment and be listed for the
purpo. se in which to be used. All fasteners shall be made of stainless steel. Rind
metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit shall be PVC coated when installed
below the decking.
(c) Shore Power.
(1). Branch Citenit. Each single receptacle that supplies shor~ power to
boats shall be supplied by an individual branch circuit corresponding to the
rating of the receptacle.
(1)- Reeeplaele. Receptacle(s) shall be of loeldng and _m'otmding .type.
Weath~.~f cover plate shall provide .m'otee~on from the elements when
the outlet is not in use. Attachment caps shall have weatherproof boots to
protect each outlet when in active use.
(d). Lift Power. Where overload .m'otee~on for motoff's) is not provided, the
motoff's) shall be protected by one (1) of the following: (!) overload protection
supplied by a branch-circuit short-circuit and _m'ound-fault protection device, or
(2) all motore loads shall be disconnected at the eonh'oller simultaneously upon
failure of any motor in the _m'oup. All motors must be GFCI protected.
(1). Branch CIrcuit for Motors not over one (1) Horsepower. Lifts with
one (1) or more motors shall be permitted on the same branch circuit as per
Section 430-53. Wher~ overload protection is supplied by the branch-
circuit short-circuit and _m'ound-fault .m'otee~on device~ the circuit
conductors shall not be sized smaller than the protection device. Overload
protection shall be provided per .qee~on 430-42(a) for motors of one (1)
horsepower or less, limited to the conditions of subsections 430-53(a~1)
(2). Motor Controllers. Motor eontmll~rs shall have a m~ans of
disconnect loontext in sight of the controller location and shall disconnect
Words ;~;~;k ~;;;;~ are deleted~ ~orda underlined are added.
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(3), Other Loads, It shall be nerrnissible to connect recc~.tacle(s) to the
lift brnnch circuit as other loads per Section 430-53. Eqch such receptacle
outlet shall be GFCI protected.
re). Recentatlas. All 125V~ 15 and 20 ampere r~ceptacle outlet(s) other that
those in pm-a_rrnph (c); above,. shall be GFCI protected.
(f). Li~_h~ng. Li~ht fixtures shall not be used for joints or splices unless the
fixture has an inte_gTal junction box or wiring compartment as part of the listed
equipment. See NEC,. article 300-15(d).
(l~_._~. Grounding. All metal parts of listed electrlcal ec.m.i.nment_ fixtures or
materials shall be Founded and effectively connected to an ea. uipment _eTounding
conductor ori_crlnating at the service equipment.
(h). Boxes. All boxes shall be weatherpr. oof ~ with a..r.~mved cover C~r plate.
Bo:ges shaft not be installed underneath (or along side of). the declclng of doclc.q-
Ou~et or junction boxes shall not be mounted lower than the top. of the sea wall
cap.; and where there is no sea wall cap~ not below the ad_iacent _made. Unuse~
openings in the top of boxes shall be sealed with duct seal or enulvalent.
_(D- Uude_rground Wiring. All under_ground wiring installed outside ofn
structure shall req. uire an in .spection for compliance with Article 300-5,
(J). Gasoline Dispensers. Gasoline di.spe~sers on docks shall have conductor~
installed in PVC coated threaded rind metal conduit or PVC coated threaded
intermediate metal conduit.
S~S. Feeders and Services. It shall be permissible to a.np. ly the sum total
of the FLC for each motor of a water craft lift by the demand factor from Table
5555=~5 by the number of slips with lifts.
I IHp 100% oftha sum oftha motor full load current ratings
2-3 slips 8S%
4-6 dips 7~5%
7' IOllipl 500~
11-20 slips 40% ..........
21-30slips 3~1%
31plus slips 30%
Words et%-~,ek-4ht,~dft are deleted; words underlined are added.
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AR~/CLE ~680
SWIMMING POOLS, FOUNTAINS & SIIVHLAR INSTALLATIONS
5680-S&20. Underwater Lighting FIxtures, The only a..nproved method of
wiring underwater lighting fixtures shall be a low voltage supply not exceeding | 5
volts from an annroved transformer. e,~__: .... ,
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5680-2S. Methods of Grounding.
(a). Pool Ll_ghtinf_ and Related EquIpment. In new constructinn, v,~rin? from
the swhch to the pnn! light shah bc in one of the w~ring methods !isted in
25~) inc!uding excep. tnns.
r, xccDHo.: in ddAtion to the wirb, methods listed in 680-26(B){D iq then
cxisfin_~ stmcturea~ the wirin~ between a switch and the m~o| IL~ht tran~oTTncr
re.st be an a_ _Dproycd steel armored MC cab|c under non-wet c~Ttdifions, and
must be iackctcd steel armored MC cab|e in damV and/O~' ~Ct locafiona~
(d). Panelboard,. For then existing structure.~. a rernnte panelboard shall
permitted to be connected to the service e.m, ipment w~th an
~sernb]v" listed for use u swimming pnnl cable in addition tn the
or 6RO-2S(d). Cable shall be steel _~acketed steel re'muted MC cah|e. T_ .vpe
cables shah not he used for this _type installation. Refer to mJbsectinn S110-1 ~a) -
f-"--T.:!y" ....": .....:,. ,s, ....:____, .....,: .....A...,,,,,., ,..~..._, ,,.. CC:".~C,.
;, _^~___1,/,1% ;.(" +l,m :--"'~."^,,,^f~A__ :,, 1,__ m,^.,~e ^," ,,
~69~,(1:)). F1ttin_oL Fittings shrill he of ttn-e~rled m' c~rrrrn'essitrn .ty~.. ~Ct
screw ~ fittings stall not be permittea,
Si~-CTi(:)~%~ FOLT]~,: C()~%[FLiCT A]%TD SET~'E~J,]3[L~'~Ar. In the cYc~t t~s
Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or applicable law,
the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held
Words ~ are deleted; words underlined are added.
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
SECTION FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF THE LAWS AND
ORDINANCES. The provision of this Ordinance shall become and be made a
part oft he Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections
of the Ordinance may be numbered and relettered to accomplish such, and the
word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or any other appropriate
word.
SECTION SIX; EFFECTIVE DATE - DELAYED. This Ordinance shall be
forwarded without delay to F!orida's Secretary of State, but this Ordinance shall
not become effective until 6:00 A.M. on the ~,"r/day of Ne,,e,~ ~.~r' ,
1998.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Bard of County Commissioners
of C~ollier County, Florida, this ,~.~.-day of ~~ ,1998.
, .~,.r.U OF
TfE Ti.., nOAnn OF coum'v cor n sstoN ns
'~".: :.!::'.....:..",F' ~. COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
~i' DWIGHT E: BROCK, CLERK
· .; . , · ... , . ~.~. ['
Approved its to form and
legal n
- This ~rdtnonb~,
Thomas C, Palmar c~ ~-.*,: . .
Assistant County Attorney
of
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words ~ are deletedl words ~ are added.
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STATB OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLT~IER}
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the Twentieth
Judicial Circuit, eollier County, Florida, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a =rue copy of:
ORDINANCE NO. 98-77
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on the
22nd day of September, 1998, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my handand the official seal of the Board of County
Co__mm__~ssioners of Collier County, Florida, this 28th day of Septe_mber,
1998.
DWIGHT B. BROCK
County Commissione~'~! .~.%~ !~'~..~..~:~'. ~
~ Clerk ' '~.~ .. ::.' T:'