§ 4-42. Amendments and exceptions.

The version of the electrical code adopted by section 4-26 (National Electrical Code) is subject to the amendments and exceptions set out in this section:

(1)

The use of all sizes of aluminum wire in new residential and commercial structures is prohibited. Size 250 MCM or larger will be accepted on service work.

(2)

Article 680, Section 70 is amended to read as follows:

Hydro massage bathtubs, hot tubs, jacuzzis, whirlpool baths and their associated electrical components shall be supplied by an individual circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.

(3)

Article 334.12 is amended with the following additions:

Uses not permitted (11) in any building other than residential occupancies, which are classified as R3.

(Ord. of 1-5-93(1), §§ 1, 2; Ord. of 4-16-96(1), § II; Ord. of 4-20-99; Ord. of 8-01-00; Ord. of 12-4-07; § 2; Res. of 1-19-16 )

Note— At the city's request § 4-42 was reinstated to the Code of Ordinances.