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Annex H: Administration
<br />INFORMATIVE ANNEX H
<br />Informative Annex H
<br />Administration and Enforcement
<br />informative Annex His not a part of the requirements of
<br />this NFPA document and is included for informational pur-
<br />poses only. This informative annex is informative unless
<br />.specifically adopted b' the local jurisdiction adopting the
<br />National Electrical Code®.
<br />80.1 Scope. The following functions are covered:
<br />(1) The inspection of electrical installations as covered by
<br />90.2
<br />(2) The investigation of fires caused by electrical installa-
<br />tions
<br />(3) The review of construction plans, drawings, and speci-
<br />fications for electrical systems
<br />(4) The design, alteration, modification, construction,
<br />maintenance, and testing of electrical systems and
<br />equipment
<br />(5) The regulation and control of electrical installations at
<br />special events including but not limited to exhibits,
<br />trade shows, amusement parks, and other similar spe-
<br />cial occupancies
<br />80.2 Definitions.
<br />Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, of-
<br />fice, or individual responsible for approving equipment,
<br />materials, an installation, or a procedure.
<br />Chief Electrical Inspector. An electrical inspector who
<br />either is the authority having jurisdiction or is designated
<br />by the authority having jurisdiction and is responsible for
<br />administering the requirements of this Code.
<br />Electrical Inspector. An individual meeting the re-
<br />quirements of 80.27 and authorized to perform electrical
<br />inspections.
<br />80.3 Purpose. The purpose of this article shall be to pro-
<br />vide requirements for administration and enforcement of
<br />the National Electrical Code.
<br />80.5 Adoption, Article 80 shall not apply unless specifi-
<br />cally adopted by the local jurisdiction adopting the Na-
<br />tional Electrical Code.
<br />80.7 Title. The title of this Code shall be NFPA 70, Na-
<br />tional Electrical Code', of the National Fire Protection
<br />Association. The short title of this Code shall be the NEC''.
<br />80.9 Application.
<br />(A) New Installations. This Code applies to new installa-
<br />tions- Building; with construction permits dated after adop-
<br />tion of this Code shall comply with its requirements.
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<br />(B) Existing Installations. Existing electrical installations
<br />that do not comply with the provisions of this Code shall be
<br />permitted to be continued in use unless the authority having
<br />jurisdiction determines that the lack ofconformity with this
<br />Code presents an imminent danger to occupants. Where
<br />changes are required for correction of hazards, a reasonable
<br />amount of time shall be given for compliance, depending
<br />on the degree of the hazard.
<br />(C) Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. Additions, alter-
<br />ations, or repairs to any building, structure, or premises
<br />shall conform to that required of a new building without
<br />requiring the existing building to comply with all the re-
<br />quirements of this Code. Additions, alterations, installa-
<br />tions, or repairs shall not cause an existing building to be-
<br />come unsafe or to adversely affect the performance of the
<br />building as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
<br />Electrical wiring added to an existing service, feeder, or
<br />branch circuit shall not result in an installation that violates
<br />the provisions of the Code in force at the time the additions
<br />are made.
<br />80.11 Occupancy of Building or Structure.
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<br />(B) Existing Buildings. Existing buildings that are occu-
<br />pied at the time of adoption of this Code shall be permitted
<br />to remain in use provided the following conditions apply:
<br />(1) The occupancy classification remains unchanged
<br />(2) There exists no condition deemed hazardous to life or
<br />property that would constitute an imminent danger
<br />80.13 Authority. Where used in this article, the term au-
<br />thority having jurisdiction shall include the chief electrical
<br />inspector or other individuals designated by the governing
<br />body. This Code shall be administered and enforced by the
<br />authority having jurisdiction designated by the governing
<br />authority as follows.
<br />(I) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to
<br />render interpretations of this Code in order to provide
<br />clarification to its requirements, as permitted by 90.4.
<br />(2) When the use of any electrical equipment or its in.st:d-
<br />lations is found to be dangerous to human life orprop-
<br />erty, the authority having jurisdiction shall be empo'
<br />ered to have the premises disconnected from as
<br />source of electric supply, as established by the Board
<br />When such equipment or installation has been so con -
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<br />demmed or disconnected, a notice shall be placed
<br />thereon listing the causes for the condemnation, the
<br />disconnection, or both, and the penalty under 80.23
<br />for the unlawful use thereof. Written notice of such
<br />condemnation or disconnection and the causes there-
<br />for shall be given within 24 hours to the owners, the
<br />occupant, or both, of such building, structure, or pre-
<br />mises. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove
<br />said notice, to reconnect the electrical equipment to its
<br />source of electric supply, or to use or permit to be
<br />used electric power in any such electrical equipment
<br />until such causes for the condemnation or disconnec-
<br />tion have been remedied to the satisfaction of the in-
<br />spection authorities.
<br />(3) The authority having jurisdiction shall be
<br />permitted
<br />delegate to other qualified individuals sucoers s
<br />necessary for the proper administration and enforce-
<br />ment
<br />of this Code.
<br />(4) Police, fire, and other enforcement agencies shall have
<br />authority to render necessary assistance in the en-
<br />forcement of this Code when requested to do so by the
<br />authority having jurisdiction,
<br />(5) The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to
<br />inspect, at all reasonable times, any building or premises
<br />for dangerous or hazardous conditions or equipment as
<br />set forth in this Code. The authority having jurisdiction
<br />shall be permitted to order any person(s) to remove qr
<br />remedy such dangerous or hazardous condition or equip-
<br />ment. Any person(s) failing to comply with such order
<br />shall be in violation of this Code.
<br />(6) Where the authority having jurisdiction deems that
<br />conditions hazardous to life and property exist, he or
<br />she shall be permitted to require that such hazardous
<br />conditions in violation of this Code be corrected,
<br />7) To the full extent permitted by law, any authority hav-
<br />ing jurisdiction engaged in inspection work shall be
<br />authorized at all reasonable times to enter and exam-
<br />ine any building, structure, or
<br />pose of making electrical ins premises for the pur-
<br />pose premises, the authority havingctions. Before entering
<br />ob-
<br />tain the consent of the jurisdiction shall °ccupant thereof or obtain a
<br />court wan -ant authorizing entry for the purpose of in-
<br />spection except in those instances where an emer-
<br />gency exists. As used in this section ntergency
<br />means circumstances that the authorityvhigjuris-
<br />diction knows, or has reason to believhaving that
<br />reasonably can constitute immediate danger
<br />and that
<br />sons or property. ger to per-
<br />(8) Persons authorized to enter and inspect buildings,
<br />structures, and premises as herein set forth shall be
<br />identified by proper credentials issued by this govern-
<br />ing authority.
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<br />(9) Persons shall not interfere with an authority having
<br />jurisdiction carrying out any duties or functions pre-
<br />scribed by this Code.
<br />(10) Persons shall not use a badge, uniform or other creden-
<br />tials to impersonate the authority having jurisdiction.
<br />(11) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to
<br />investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any
<br />fire, explosion, or other hazardous condition.
<br />(12) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to
<br />with this Code.
<br />require plans and specifications to ensure compliance
<br />(13) Whenever any installation subject to inspection prior
<br />to use is covered or concealed without
<br />been inspected, the authorityhaving first
<br />be permitted to require that such havingrkubedictian char
<br />inspection. The authority havingbe exposed for
<br />notified when the installation isjurisdiction shalt be
<br />and .shall conduct the inspection within for inspection
<br />(14) The authority Navin - days•
<br />order the immediate jurisdiction
<br />shalloabe yermcupi d
<br />building deemed unsafe when such building y occupied
<br />haz-
<br />ardous conditions that present imminent dang ras o
<br />building occupants, danger to
<br />(15) The authority having jurisdiction shall be
<br />waive specific requirements in this Codeeor permit
<br />alternative methods where it is assured that equivalent
<br />objectives can be achieved by establishing and main-
<br />taining effective safety. Technical documentation shall
<br />be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to
<br />demonstrate equivalency and that the system,
<br />method,
<br />or device is approved for the intended purpose (16) Each application for a waiver of a specific electrical
<br />requirement shall be filed with the authority
<br />jurisdiction and shall be accompanied by having
<br />such deuce,evi-
<br />letters, statements, results of tests, or other up -
<br />Porting information as required to justify the request.
<br />The authority having jurisdiction shall kee
<br />of actions on such applications, P a record
<br />and
<br />the authority having jurisdiction'sa signed copy of
<br />decision shall be
<br />provided for the applicant.
<br />80,15 Electrical Board.
<br />(A) Creation of the Electrical Board.
<br />There is hereby
<br />created the Electrical Board of the o
<br />----_, hereinafter designated as the Board. f
<br />(B) Appointments. Board members shall be appointed
<br />the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate (or
<br />by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council,
<br />or the equivalent).
<br />(I) Members of the Board shall be chosen in a manner to
<br />reflect a balanced representation of individuals or
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