O-2024-116 - 5/9/2024 I ORDINANCE NO. 0-2024-116
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4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
5 CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 9, SECTIONS 8-144 AND 8-151
6 REGARDING ELECTRICAL CODE STANDARDS AND
7 SPECIFICATIONS, CODE OF ORDINANCES (2018 EDITION), CITY OF
8 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL CODE; AND
9 PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
10 CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
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12 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
13 TEXAS:
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15 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article X, Division 9, Section 8-
16 144, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
17 amended to read as follows:
18 CHAPTER 8. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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20 DIVISION 9. ELECTRICAL CODE
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22 Sec. 8-144. -General.
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24 (a) National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2023 edition (hereinafter
25 referred to as "NEC'), as amended herein, is hereby adopted as part of this division to the same
26 effect as if it were copied verbatim herein and shall be in effect except as it may be in conflict with
27 the provisions of this Code.
28 (b) Scope. This code shall govern all installations of electrical conductors, raceway fittings, and/or
29 equipment hereafter made, and all existing installations which are altered, or for which the use has
30 changed. Repair and maintenance work shall be such that if any electrical conductor, raceway
31 fittings, and/or equipment is removed and later replaced, same shall be replaced in accordance with
32 the provisions of this division.
33 (c) Responsibility for safe work. This code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility
34 or liability of any person owning, operating, or installing electrical conductor devices, appliances,
35 fixtures, apparatus, motors or equipment, for damages to persons or buildings caused by any defect
36 therein nor shall the city be held liable for any damages by reason of enforcement or non-
37 enforcement of this division.
38 (d) Purpose.
39 (1) To safeguard persons and property from electrical hazards;and
40 (2) To establish licensing, permit and inspection procedures to ensure quality electrical work. To
41 accomplish this, the requirements set forth herein are intended to be minimum standards for
42 electrical work.
0112.20242;4881-7704-0314
I (e) Unlawful acts prohibited.
2 (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, as owner, agent, lessee, renter or otherwise to violate,
3 disobey, refuse to comply with, resist or oppose the execution of this division.
4 (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or maintain any building or structure in which the
5 electrical work, wiring or appliances are in violation of this division.
6 (3) Any person who commits any acts declared to be unlawful, or fails to perform an act required by
7 this division, shall be subject to any and all penalties as provided herein. Any electrical
8 installations erected or altered in violation of this Code shall be summarily condemned and
9 removed at the expense of the person erecting or altering or allowing the same.
10 (f) Amendments to the National Electrical Code, 2023 edition.
11 (1) Article 300, National Electrical Code, 2023 edition, is hereby amended by adding Section 24
12 which shall read as follows:
13 300.24. Special Safety Measures.
14 (a) Except upon written permission of the building official, no electrical conductor of any nature
15 shall be installed nearer than three (3) inches to any metal pipe or duct which could
16 operate at a temperature in excess of one hundred twenty(120)degrees Fahrenheit.
17 (b) Thermostat, low voltage control wiring and communications cables in dwellings shall be
18 protected from mechanical damage and shall maintain two (2) inches clearance from all
19 other wiring and pipes. Thermostat, low voltage control wiring and communications cables
20 shall be well strapped or supported with insulated staples or supports not to exceed four
21 (4)feet spacing.
22 II.
23 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article X, Division 9, Section 8-
24 151(c), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
25 amended as follows:
26 CHAPTER 8. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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28 DIVISION 9. ELECTRICAL CODE
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30 Sec. 8-151. Standards and specifications.
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32 (c) Special electrical circuit requirements. The following additional requirements shall be met for all new
33 construction:
34 (1)All circuits shall have conductors sized in accordance with article 310 of the NEC. No conductor
35 smaller than No. 12 copper American wire gauge size, shall be used in any electrical work as
36 covered by this Code, except the following as approved by the NEC:
37 a. Pendant and portable cords;
38 b. No. 14 for control circuits, operating contractors, relays, etc.;
39 c.Wiring within display cases;
40 d. Wiring for system covered by chapter 7 of the NEC;(2) All panels must be large enough to
41 accommodate the present load requirements and have at least two spaces for future use.
42 (3) All 125 volt, single phase 15 or 20 ampere rated devices installed in commercial and industrial
43 installations shall be of the nonresidential type or shall be 20 ampere rated only.
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1 (4)Temporary service for construction sites are required to have a driven ground rod.
2 (5) Flexible metal conduit smaller than one-half-inch electrical trade size shall not be permitted.
3 (6) Kerneys or split bolt connectors shall not be allowed for taps in electrical services and gutters.
4 Only blocks and couple taps are permitted.
5 (7)All building services shall have a UFER grounded and be grounded by Art. 250 of NEC.
6 (8) All closets and storage areas that are over 48 inches deep or more shall have a luminaire
7 controlled by a switch that is readily accessible and complies with Section 410.16 of the NEC.
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9 III.
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1 t A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
12 expressly repealed.
13 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
14 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
15 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
16 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
17 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
18 which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
19 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
20 Government Code, as amended.
21 Alternative 1.
22 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
23 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
24 days was dispensed with. 9+—Inday
25 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this of
26 , 2024.
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i Alternative 2.
2 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
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4 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
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8 CRAI MO AN, Mayor
9 City of Round Rock, Texas
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11 ATTEST:
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14 MEAGAN SP KS, Clerk
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I ORDINANCE NO. 0-2024-116
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4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
5 CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 9, SECTIONS 8-144 AND 8-151
6 REGARDING ELECTRICAL CODE STANDARDS AND
7 SPECIFICATIONS, CODE OF ORDINANCES (2018 EDITION), CITY OF
8 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL CODE; AND
9 PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
10 CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
11
12 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
13 TEXAS:
14 I•
15 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article X, Division 9, Section 8-
16 144, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
17 amended to read as follows:
18 CHAPTER 8. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
19
20 DIVISION 9. ELECTRICAL CODE
21
22 Sec. 8-144. -General.
23
24 (a) National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2020-2023 edition
25 (hereinafter referred to as "NEC"), as amended herein, is hereby adopted as part of this division to
26 the same effect as if it were copied verbatim herein and shall be in effect except as it may be in
27 conflict with the provisions of this Code.
28 (b) Scope. This code shall govern all installations of electrical conductors, raceway fittings, and/or
29 equipment hereafter made, and all existing installations which are altered, or for which the use has
30 changed. Repair and maintenance work shall be such that if any electrical conductor, raceway
31 fittings, and/or equipment is removed and later replaced, same shall be replaced in accordance with
32 the provisions of this division.
33 (c) Responsibility for safe work. This code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility
34 or liability of any person owning, operating, or installing electrical conductor devices, appliances,
35 fixtures, apparatus, motors or equipment, for damages to persons or buildings caused by any defect
36 therein nor shall the city be held liable for any damages by reason of enforcement or non-
37 enforcement of this division.
38 (d) Purpose.
39 (1) To safeguard persons and property from electrical hazards; and
40 (2) To establish licensing, permit and inspection procedures to ensure quality electrical work. To
41 accomplish this, the requirements set forth herein are intended to be minimum standards for
42 electrical work.
0112.20242;4881-77040314
I (e) Unlawful acts prohibited.
2 (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, as owner, agent, lessee, renter or otherwise to violate,
3 disobey, refuse to comply with, resist or oppose the execution of this division.
4 (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or maintain any building or structure in which the
5 electrical work, wiring or appliances are in violation of this division.
6 (3) Any person who commits any acts declared to be unlawful, or fails to perform an act required by
7 this division, shall be subject to any and all penalties as provided herein. Any electrical
8 installations erected or altered in violation of this Code shall be summarily condemned and
9 removed at the expense of the person erecting or altering or allowing the same.
10 (f) Amendments to the National Electrical Code, -20-20 2023 edition.
I l (1) Article 300, National Electrical Code, 2020 2023 edition, is hereby amended by adding Section
12 24 which shall read as follows:
13 300.24. Special Safety Measures.
14 (a) Except upon written permission of the building official, no electrical conductor of any nature
15 shall be installed nearer than three (3) inches to any metal pipe or duct which could
16 operate at a temperature in excess of one hundred twenty(120) degrees Fahrenheit.
17 (b) Thermostat, low voltage control wiring and communications cables in dwellings shall be
18 protected from mechanical damage and shall maintain two (2) inches clearance from all
19 other wiring and pipes. Thermostat, low voltage control wiring and communications cables
20 shall be well strapped or supported with insulated staples or supports not to exceed four
21 (4)feet spacing.
22 II.
23 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article X, Division 9, Section 8-
24 151(c), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
25 amended as follows:
26 CHAPTER 8. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
27
28 DIVISION 9. ELECTRICAL CODE
29
30 Sec. 8-151. Standards and specifications.
31
32 (c) Special electrical circuit requirements. The following additional requirements shall be met for all new
33 construction:
34 (1)All circuits shall have conductors sized in accordance with article 310 of the
35 GodeNEC. No conductor smaller than No. 12 copper American wire gauge size, shall be used in any
36 electrical work as covered by this Code, except the following as approved by the
37 Gode:NEC:
38 a. Pendant and portable cords;
39 b. No. 14 for control circuits, operating contractors, relays, etc.;
40 c. Wiring within display cases;
41 d. Wiring for system covered by chapter 7 of the NEC;
42 (2) All panels must be large enough to accommodate the present load requirements and have at
43 least two spaces for future use.
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1 (3) All 125 volt, single phase 15 or 20 ampere rated devices installed in commercial and industrial
2 installations shall be of the nonresidential type or shall be 20 ampere rated only.
3 (4)Temporary service for construction sites are required to have a driven ground rod.
4 (5) Flexible metal conduit smaller than one-half-inch electrical trade size shall not be permitted.
5 (6) Kerneys or split bolt connectors shall not be allowed for taps in electrical services and gutters.
6 Only blocks and couple taps are permitted.
7 (7)All building services shall have a UFER grounded and be grounded by Art. 250 of NEC.
8 (8) All closets and storage areas that are over 48 inches deep or more shall have a light sWltGh
9 luminaire controlled by a switch that is readily accessible and complies with Section 410.16 of the
10 NEC.-
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12 III.
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14 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
15 expressly repealed.
16 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
17 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
18 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
19 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
20 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
21 which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
22 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
23 Government Code, as amended.
24 Alternative 1.
25 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
26 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
27 days was dispensed with.
28 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
29 , 2024.
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I Alternative 2.
2 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
3 , 2024.
4 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
s , 2024.
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s CRAIG MORGAN, Mayor
9 City of Round Rock, Texas
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11 ATTEST:
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14 MEAGAN SPINKS, City Clerk
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