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Home My WebLink AboutREG 2017-06-05 Item 4D - Ordinance - 2017 National Electrical Code / Washington Cities Electrical Code Amendmentslitilial ... ......... ( 1TFKWN0. Xh,efing Dale 06105/17 JH ( ; I � N 1), \ 1'J'I ,,\ I 'ITH, k Adoption of the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) en) Al g Dwe Alf g Date Al g 1)ale Af 1)(we 019117 1[(g Date Alr, Oxe 'Wig I )411e SI)o\s()Id E]6'w1na'/ Dl Iqyor E]ILR ZD(J) Ell"Inanv ElVire E11) E]Pe'^-'R ElPolice EIPIV ❑("'ourt The Washington State Building Code Council adopted the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) with an effective date of July 1, 2017. This ordinance is to repeal the existing 2014 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) in 16.04.20(6) and replace it with the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). This ordinance is submitted to council NO S'I* \1+'SI1()NS0W JERRY E NIGHT 101061NAi, A(;j`NI)A 1-7xrj: 6/5/17 ( ; I � N 1), \ 1'J'I ,,\ I 'ITH, k Adoption of the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) El Duals ion El It ofion E] Resobilion E Ordinance � Bid,,"Inval 0 PuNic I ieeifin,g ❑ 01her Al g Dwe Alf g Date Al g 1)ale Af 1)(we 019117 1[(g Date Alr, Oxe 'Wig I )411e SI)o\s()Id E]6'w1na'/ Dl Iqyor E]ILR ZD(J) Ell"Inanv ElVire E11) E]Pe'^-'R ElPolice EIPIV ❑("'ourt The Washington State Building Code Council adopted the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) with an effective date of July 1, 2017. This ordinance is to repeal the existing 2014 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) in 16.04.20(6) and replace it with the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). This ordinance is submitted to council for approval and adoption. n com". mtg. Z CDN Coint'n Ej F'Inancc Cornrn. El Ptd)hc Safet), ('01111M frans &Infnistructurc El Art, comm. 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DATE ATTACHMENTS 6/5/17 Informational Memorandum dated 05/22/17 Ordinance in Draft Form Minutes from the Community Development & Neighborhoods meeting of 05/22/17 3 El offukwila TO: Community Development & Neighborhoods FROM: Jack Pace, Director of the Department of Community Development BY: Jerry E Hight, Building Official CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: May 22, 2017 SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) ISSUE This ordinance is to repeal the existing 2014 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) referenced in Tukwila Municipal Code 16.04.20(6) and replace it with the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). BACKGROUND On July 1, 2016 the City Council adopted the 2015 International Building Code and other related Codes, however the National Electric Code (NEC) adoption is off 1 year from this cycle. These updates occur every three years. Council adopted the 2014 Edition of the National Electric Code with an effective date of July 1, 2014. The 2017 NEC was published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in August 2016, The State of Washington will adopt the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code with an effective date of July 1, 2017, DISCUSSION The City of Tukwila Municipal Code has currently in effect the 2014 Edition of the National Electric Code. Adopting the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code will bring the Tukwila Municipal Code in line with the state code and protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the public in the built environment. Contractors and the general public have been familiar and working with the 2017 edition, of the NEC for several months. Sorne of the changes that have occurred are technical in nature, are noted below for information only: 1. Expanded requirements for GFCI (ground-faullt circuit-interrupter) protection. -21 O. 8(B)(9) was added for crawlspaces that are at grade level or below grade level -210.8(B)(10) was added for unfinished basement not intended as habitable rooms 2. Garages now have at least one 20-ampere circuit. Article 210.11 (C)(4) Exception: This garage circuit can also supply outdoor receptacles. FINANCIAL IMPACT Purchasing of the, 2017 Edition • the National Electric Codes and manuals have been completed and traiining will be ongoing. The cost of implementation of the 2017 NEC has been planned for within the current 2017-2018 budget and will not have a negative effect on the general fund. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to approve the ordinance adopting the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code at the June 5, 2017 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda A 61 11 5 Telecommunications (ANSI-TIA-607-B, August 2011); Residential Telecommunications Cable Standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA 5701-B-2004):, and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC C2-2012 excluding Appendixes A & B) are hereby adopted by reference as part N f this chapter and shall be applicable within the City of Tukwila as amended, added to and excepted in the Washington Cities Electrical Code. (a) Article 85.11 of the National Electrical Code, sections (A), (B) and (C), is amended entirely and replaced as follows: The authority having jurisdiction within the City of Tukwila shall mean the Building Official, and shall include the Chief Electrical Inspector or other individuals or jurisdictions when designated by the Building Official. All references to "Code Official" shall mean the City of Tukwila Building Official or designee, This chapter shall be followed where there is any conflict between this chapter and the above adopted standards. (b) The National Electrical Code shall be, followed where there is any conflict between the National Electrical Code and ANSIfTIA/EIA 570-B, or the NESC C2. Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk • Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction • clerical errors; references to *ther local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering .-.nd section/subsection numbering. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance • a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect July 1, 2017. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL • THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at Regular Meeting thereof this day of ,2017. Christy Oflaherty, MMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date* Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Ordinance Number: W: Word ProcessingkOrdinances'Adopt 2017 Electrical Code 5-11-17 JKbjs Page 2 of 2 Ell Meeting Minutes May 22, 2017 - 5:30 • m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councitr-nembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Verna Seat, Kate Kruller Staff: Jack Pace, Jerry Hight, Minnie Dhaliwal, Dave Joihnson, Laurel Humphrey , I III I I I I I I 1. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: Adopting the 2017 National Electrical Code Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would adopt the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code with Washington! Cities Electrical Code Amendments. The update from the 2014 Edition includes technical changes and was adopted by the State of Washington with an effective date of July 1, 2017. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD 'TO JUNE 5, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for Crestview Park Eqjj ANment Staff is seeking Council to apply to King County for Federal Community Development Bloc Grant funds in the amount of $80,000 to replace the aging playground equipment at Crestview Park. if successful the equipment will be replaced in 2019. Because the Council has already approved a pending CDBG application for the Minor Home Repair program, the City must make a statement of prioritization via the Council minutes • a letter from the Mayor. The Committee agreed with the staff recommendation to make the Minor Home Repair Program the City's first priority with regard to C1 G funds. This point will also be addressed at the Committee of the Whole for inclusion in the record of that meeting. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 22,2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA. C. Light Rail Noise and Vibration Mpnitg,ring Briefing Staff briefed the Committee on the implementation of the Dispute Resolution Settlement Agreement with Sound Transit regarding noise, including information on mitigation measures and monitoring reporting. The final/fourth year Noise and Nerortwas submitted to the City in November 2016 and peer reviewed by the City's noise consultant. The peer review confirmed Sound Transit's testing and recommended an additional measurement in a property located at 14424 5111 Avenue. The resident has denied permission to access the property. Three locations with Type 2 noise barriers are scheduled for replacement this year, and Sound Transit will have to obtain a noise variance for any planned night time work. Nearby property owners will be notified of the variance request and given an opportunity to provide comment as wek as 9