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5( y_ 33 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1 2 AN ORDINANCE providing for the adoption of the Everett Electrical 3 Code and repealing Ordinance No.'s 807-81 and 724-80. 4 5 THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: 6 Section 1: This ordinance shall be known as the "Everett Electrical Code." 7 Section 2: The National Electrical Code, 1984 Edition, published by the 8 National Fire Protection Association, the Department of Labor and Industries Rules and 9 Regulations for installing electrical wires and equipment and Administrative Rules 10 (Chapter 19.28 RCW), and the Department of Labor and Industries Electrical 11 Installation Law (Chapters 296-46 and 296-401 Washington Administrative Code) are 12 hereby adopted by reference except as such portions as are hereinafter deleted, 13 amended or modified. 14 Section 3: Amendments Made In The National Electrical Code. 15 A. The National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new Article 80 - 16 Administrative section which shall read as follows: 17 80-1 EXISTING BUILDINGS. Buildings or structures to which 18 additions, alterations, or repairs are made to electrical system, including any and all electrical wires, services, equipment and apparatus shall 19 comply with all the requirements for new work in buildings and structures as set forth in this Code except as specifically provided for in this 20 section. 21 (b) In the event of unsafe or hazardous wiring, Section 11 shall take precedence. 22 80-2 MAINTENANCE. All electrical wires, equipment and apparatus 23 shall be maintained in a safe condition. All devices and safeguards which are required by this Code in a building, sign or structure when erected, 24 altered or repaired shall be maintained in a safe and good working order. The owner or his agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of all 25 such electrical wiring, equipment and apparatus. 26 80-3 MOVED BUILDINGS. All electrical wires, equipment, or apparatus within, or on, or attached thereto, which are moved within or 27 into the City shall comply with the provisions of this Code and all other applicable laws, codes and ordinances. 28 80-4 ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY AND ASSISTANTS. The Building 29 Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code. For such purpose he shall have the powers of a police officer. 30 In accordance with procedure and with the approval of the chief appointing authority of the City, the Building Official may appoint such 31 number of officers, inspectors, and assistants and other employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of this Code. 32