15.04.700 - CEC Article 210.8 amended.

In Article 210.8(a)(7) of the California Electrical Code, delete the words "wet bar."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.705 - CEC Article 210.11 amended.

In Article 210.11(c)(1) of the California Electrical Code, add the following new sentence.

 "Each appliance fastened in place (fixed) including but not limited to dishwashers, garbage disposals, trash compactors, and microwave ovens, shall be supplied by a separate branch circuit rated for the appliance or load served."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.710 - CEC Article 210.12 amended.

In Article 210.12(B) of the California Electrical Code, add the following new sentence:

 "Existing bedroom circuits shall have arc-fault protection as follows:

(1)  in an upgraded service panel of subpanel

(2)  where altered or extended."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.715 - CEC Article 230.26 amended.

In Article 230.26 of the California Electrical Code, add the following new paragraph:

 "The service point of attachment shall be installed on the building or structure wall facing the serving line. The service point of attachment on a periscope-type service shall be installed within eighteen (18) inches of the building or structure wall facing the serving line."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.720 - CEC Article 230.28 amended.

In Article 230.28 of the California Electrical Code, add the following new paragraphs:

 "Whereas service conduit may be used as a mast to support service-drop conductors, it shall be rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit not less than on and one-quarter (1.25) inch trade size. Aluminum rigid metal conduit shall be not smaller than two (2) inches trade size where used as a periscope.

 Service conduit above a building or structure roof shall not extend more than thirty (30) inches beyond the last support without bracing. The outer or upper end of overhead service conduit shall extend horizontally not more than eighteen (18) inches beyond the point of support or fastening. Service conduit coupled above a structure or past the edge of same shall be braced or supported between the coupling and the point of attachment."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.725 - CEC Article 230.43 deleted and replaced.

In Article 230.43 of the California Electrical Code, replace the section in its entirety with the following:

 "Service entrance conductors shall be installed in approved rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit on the outside of building or structures and in approved rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or electrical metallic tubing with water-tight connectors within the building. Rigid non-metallic conduit (schedule 40 or schedule 80) shall be permitted to be installed for service lateral conduit where not exposed to physical damage.

 Termination cans for service lateral conductors shall not encroach into the public way."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.730 - CEC Article 230.44 deleted.

In Article 230.44 of the California Electrical Code, delete this section in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.735 - CEC Article 300.11 amended.

In Article 300.11(a) of the California Electrical Code, add the following new paragraph:

 "Boxes shall be supported independently of the ceiling assembly. A maximum of three raceways or metal cables not to exceed one inch trade size shall be supported by independent support wires within the top or bottom 12 inches. Suspended ceiling framework and support wires shall be designed to support the additional loads imposed by electrical attachments."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.740 - CEC Article 334.15 amended.

In Article 334.15(b) of the California Electrical Code, add the following new paragraph and exception:

 "The cable shall not be protected by other raceways for more than six feet. The cable shall be concealed at less than eight (8) feet above finished floor or grade.

EXCEPTION

 In underfloor areas less than three (3) feet above grade when the cable is protected by guard strips, running boards, or installed through holes bored in joists or installed parallel with joists or other framing members."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.745 - CEC Article 334.23 deleted and replaced.

In Article 334.23 of the California Electrical Code, replace the section in its entirely with the following:

 "Non-metallic sheathed cable shall be covered in attics or roof spaces accessible by permanently installed ladder or stairs. Cable installed in attics or roof spaces otherwise accessible shall be protected by guard strips, running boards, or installed through holes bored in joists, or installed parallel with rafters or joists.

EXCEPTION

 Cable may be installed perpendicular to top of ceiling joists wherever the headroom above the joist is not more than eighteen (18) inches."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.750 - CEC Article 358.12 amended.

In Article 358.12 of the California Electrical Code, add the following new section:

Article 358.12(7) In concrete in direct contact with the earth.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.755 - CEC Article 410.16 amended.

In Article 410.16(c) of the California Electrical Code, add the following new paragraph:

 "Fastening to the structure with no. 12 gage hangers and to the grid shall occur at diagonally opposite sides of 2×4 drop-in fixtures. Fixture installations shall further conform with the California Building Code Section 2504 and Standard 25-2, Section 25.213."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.760 - CEC Article 600.1 amended.

In Article 600.1 of the California Electrical Code, add the following new sentence:

 "The provisions herein shall further include the requirements of the Oakland Sign Code."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.765 - CEC Article 695.13 amended.

In Article 695.13 of the California Electrical Code, add the following new sentence:

 "Installations of fire pumps shall further conform with the requirements of the Oakland Fire Code as it pertains to Standard 20 of the National Fire Protection Association."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.770 - CEC Article 760.1 amended.

In Article 760.1 of the California Electrical Code, add the following new sentence:

 "Installation of Fire Protection Signaling systems shall further conform with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association recommended standards, the Oakland Building Construction Code and the Oakland Building Maintenance Code."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.775 - CEC Article ____________ amended.

In Article ____________ of the California Electrical Code, add the following new sentence:

 "An approved raceway shall be provided in new construction for future installation of ____________"

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)