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/SIP ORDINANCE NO. 2364-99 AN ORDINANCE providing for the adoption of the Everett Electrical Code and repealing Ordinance No. 2073-95 (Chapter 16.05 EMC) WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance serves to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the absence of the regulations adopted by this ordinance would create a public harm and a public nuisance; and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the City is mandated by the State to implement and enforce the herein adopted code; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: This ordinance shall be known as the "Everett Electrical Code." Section 2: The National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, the Department of Labor and Industries Rules and Regulations for installing electrical wires and equipment and Administrative Rules (Chapter 19.28 RCW), and the Department of Labor and Industries Electrical Installation Law (Chapters 296-46 and 296-401 Washington Administrative Code) as adopted by the State of Washington September, 1997, are. hereby adopted by reference except as such portions as are hereinafter deleted, amended or specified and incorporated herein as fully as if set out at length herein, collectively herein referred to as the "Code" unless specifically provided otherwise. Section 3: Amendments Made in the National Electrical Code. A. The National Electrical Code is amended by adding on Article 80 - Administrative section which shall read as follows: 80-1 EXISTING BUILDINGS. Buildings or structures to which additions, alterations or repairs are made to electrical system, including any and all electrical wires, services, equipment and apparatus shall 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 section. (a) In the event of unsafe or hazardous wiring, Section 11 shall take precedence. 80-2 MAINTENANCE. All electrical wires, equipment and apparatus 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, 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 such electrical wiring, equipment and apparatus. 1