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Allipp �J EL/E/?ETT ORDINANCE NO. /77‘, - 9/ / � AN ORDINANCE providing for the adoption of the Everett Electrical Code and repealing Ordinance No. 1523-88. THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: This ordinance shall be known as the "Everett Electrical Code." Section 2: The National Electrical Code, 1990 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 October 11, 1990, are hereby adopted by reference except as such portions as are hereinafter deleted, amended or specified. Section 3: Amendments Made in the National Electrical Code. A. The National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new 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. (b) 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.