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195137Orionel to City Clerk 0 ' t Council File No. 195137 — Ordinance No.' �, • 11856 —By Bernard T. Holland - - O R D I �► anAn ordinance amending Chapters 1 d 15 of the Saint Paul Legislative 6 Code pertaining to Building Construc- tion. This is an emergency ordinance rendered necessary for the preservation E of the public peace, health and safety. PRESENTED BY The Council of the City of Saint Paul Does Ordain: SECTION 1 19 -137 NO. NO.-/ An ordinance amending Chapters 1 and 15 of the Saint Paul Legis- lative Code pertaining to Building Construction. This is an emergency ordinance rendered necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and saf ety. The Council of the City of Saint Paul Does Ordain: SECTION 1 That Section 1.09, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by deleting in their entirety, sub - sections 5, 5V4 and 5V2, and adding in lieu thereof: O '� IL (L 5. Electrical Work - Permit Fees For The following permit fees are hereby established and shall ap- ply to all electrical work. a. The minimum fee for electrical work shall be $3.00. The maximum permit fee for single family dwellings with 100 ampere service shall be $12.50. , The maximum permit fee for single and two family dwellings with up to 200 ampere service shall,be $20.00. b. Service - New service, change of service, temporary serv- ice, or additions, alterations or repairs on either primary or secondary service shall be computed separately as follows: Up to and including 60 ampere capacity $3.00 61 to and including 100 ampere capacity $4.00 101 to and including 200 ampere capacity $6.00 For each additional 100 ampere capacity or N fraction thereof $2.00 z M °u c. Circuits - Installation of new circuits, and additions, al- �terations or repair to existing circuits shall be computed as fol- Olows: a Up to and including 31 to and including 61 to and including For each additional fraction thereof 30 ampere capacity $1.00 60 ampere capacity $2.00 100 ampere capacity $3.00 100 ampere capacity or $2.00 d. Transformers and generators for light, heat and power shall be computed separately at $2.00 per unit plus 20 cents per KVA or fraction thereof up to 100 KVA plus 10 cents per KVA or fraction thereof from 101 KVA to 200 KVA, plus 5 cents for each Yeas Councilmen Nays t DeCourcy Holland Mortinson Peterson Rosen Winkel Mr. President (Dillon) Attest: City Clerk 1M 12 -67 , 8 Passed by the Council Approved: Mayor In Favor Against original to City Cleric ORDINANCE g COUNCIL FILE NO. PRESENTED BY ORDINANCE NO. SECTION 14 This ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon its passage, approval and publication. -7- Yeas Councilmen Nays DeCourcy Holland Mortinson Peterson J/ Rosen Winkel Mr. President (Dillon) _ Attest City Cferk IM sz �"Jwos J AN 81960 Passed by the Council -In Favor Against Approved : JAN 8196 Mayor P / -9-� a o �Dupgmte to Prlater j ORDINANCE 195137 COUNCIL FILE NO. PRESENTED BY ORDINANCE NO An ordinance amending Chapters 1 and 15 of the Saint Paul Legis- lative Code pertaining to Building Construction. This is an emergency ordinance rendered necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and saf ety. The Council of the City of Saint Paul Does Ordains SECTION 1 That Section 1.090 Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by deleting in their entirety, sub - Sections 5, 5!W and 5Y2, and adding In lieu thereof s 6. Electrical Work - Permit Fees For The following permit fees are hereby established and shall ap- ply to all electrical work, a. The minimum fee for electrical work shall be $3.00. The maximum permit fee for single family dwellings with 100 ampere service shall be $12.50. The maximum permit fee for single and two family dwellings with up to 200 ampere service shall be $20.00. b. Service - New service, change of service, temporary serv- ice, or additions, alterations or repairs on either primary or secondary service shall be computed separately as follows: Up to and including 60 ampere capacity $3.00 61 to and including 100 ampere capacity $4.00 101 to and including 200 ampere capacity $6.00 For each additional 100 ampere capacity or - fraction thereof $2.00 c. Circuits - Installation of new circuits, and additions, al- terations or repair to existing circuits shall be computed as fol- lows s Up to and including 30 ampere capacity $1.00 31 to and including 60 ampere capacity $2.00 61 to and including 100 ampere capacity $3.00 For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction thereof $2.00 d. Transformers and generators for light, heat and power shall be computed separately at $2.00 per unit. plus 20 cents per KVA or fraction thereof up to 100 KVA plus 10 cents per KVA or fraction thereof from 101 KVA to 200 KVA, plus 5 cents for each Yeas Councilmen Nays DeCourcy Holland Mortinson Peterson Rosen Winkel Mr. President (Dillon) Attest: City Clerk 1M 12 -67 .0W8 Passed by the Council Approved: Mayor Favor Against "D. U.M. to Printer PRESENTED BY ORDINANCE f% COUNCIL FILE NO. ORDINANCE NO.- $EOTION 14 This ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon its passage, approval and publication# Y� Yeas „ncilmen Nays ,DWourcy Rolland .- 'Mortinson 'Peterson - -Zosen Dinkel . Y. Pres771 l Mild n) Attest : /1 f J _ 1M 12 -57 V.O!W 8 Passed by the Approved: t-lfGo - 0 Against A /1 Mayor W. "LA MONT KAUFMAN ALFRED H. SCHROEDER Supt. of -Parks City Architect WM. W. ROONEY Bureau of Public Buildings Deputy Commissioner 445 City Hell CITY OF SAINT PAUL Capital of Minnesota DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS 545 City Hall, Zone 2 BERNARD T. HOLLAND, Commissioner 8 December 22, 1959 Mayor Joseph E. Dillon 347 City Hall - Court House Saint Paul, Minnesota Dear Sir: ROBERT A. LOBDELL Supt. of Public Recreation Attached hereto is a copy of proposed changes to be made in the electrical code portion of the Building Code. A great deal of time has been spent by this office on these revisions and addi- tions. These suggested changes have been presented to the Greater Saint Paul Home Builders Association, to the Builders Exchange, to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and to the National Electrical Contractors Association. They all have given unanimous approval of these changes as evidenced by copies of their letters which are attached herewith for your information. These changes will establish uniformity in certain electrical provisions in the Greater Metropolitan Area and also contains a reciprocal provision for the workers and contractors between St. Paul and Minneapolis. This reciprocal provision has been incorpor- ated in our sheet metal ordinance for some time and now is incorporated in the electrical ordinance. The recommendation of this office is that this ordinance be passed as submitted. Yours ve y trul , Alf H. Schroeder C' Architect AHS:hp Enc. sic STEVE E1100111 F 901dw December 21,1959 0 -T�� JOHN E. DOMMAN McdIT� Dincfw Alfred H. Schroeder, City Architect Bureau of Public Buildings. 445 City Ball St. Paul 2, Minnesota Dear Mr. Schroeder: This letter is to record our approval of the proposed changes in the electrical codes of this city.' At a recent meeting with Mr. ' Dan Gephart and the code committee of NBCA, Minnesota (St. Paul) Chapter and the building code committee of the St. Paul Home Builders Association these proposed changes were discussed at some length. Qut Association is very pleaked to goon record v4th you in stating our support and approval of the changes in regard to residential fees, sect. 1. 10 certificates of competency, sect. 1. 11 lisences and fees, sect. 1504 tech - mcal provisions for electrical work covering general regula#ons, portable equipment, elbow,fittings, receptical outlets, service installations and the minimum current carrying capacity of service for single and multi; family dwellings. In fact, Al, this letter is intended to cover ill the proposed changes as presented to us by the.eleetrical contractors... It is indeed a pleasure for our committee to support these progressive steps in regard to residential wiring. It has long been the position of this Association that any code changes which involve increased costs dbserv! careful study and consideration of our group before being presented to the council for their Consideration. Any proposed change that is good and gives the ultimate home owner added protection anti permanent value even t4ough it representes an increase in the initial cost should and will receive our endorsement. OFFICERS STEVE KROISS, PR9510 {NT HARVEY WNW" VNNNPn89W4WT GERALD AICHELE. TaEAWAitl CORDON T74WP. N wmrr NATIONAL DIRtCTORe LEONARD SISANZ KENDALL D%MARW GEORGE DONNAY. ALT. ROOT TIUMN. ALT. 0 lEil DIRECTOR: ART ANDERSON HERB LENTSCH NCN"NMT ■ISANZ , ROBERT •LONDIN CHARLd SCK "MICK" McLELLAN MIALTER "STSttLD CHARLES STANTON ROBERT TILORN Page De :err.ber 21, 1759 - Mr. A H. Schroeder - NECA We wish to take this opportunity to think you for your cooperation with' our Association in regard to these proposed ch4mges and trust that you will accept this letter to present to the city council at the dime these proposed changes are brought before them for their consideration. May we also take this. opportunity to wish you and the members of your staff a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 1960, as well as to thank you for your cooperation throughout the year 1959. Sincerely yours, John E. Bohasan Executive Director JEB:mtm t De.. *1'er 22, 1959 Mr Al-Schroeder City Architect Court House , St Paul, Minnesota Dear Mr. Schroeder; For the past two years this organi-;•ati,-) has worked with your Department to develop certain changes to the St, Paul Electrical Code made necessary by the increased use of electricity and new w�r4ng methods, We feel that the last !raft which has been submitted by your Department meats a_1 regilred safety meaeLres ana that any small increase in cos* resulting from the increased safety requirements will trc::ably be offset by econom,ieR which your proposal contains - Our organs xatio•1, theref ore gone on record are endorsing these changeq to the cede in their entirety: We would like to ex;,•ess o"r personaL appreciation tc you and your Department for the vast amount of time which you have put in on this matter, and request that you convey to the City Council oLr endorsement of these amendments. With best personal wishes, I am Yours very truly, Dan M Gephar•' Manager DMG g DOMA/D / rIMM omo,Y JAMES r ANDERSON, UtAfiRo' s 1BU1LUELS EXCIHA ��.. f�M YEAR— OROAMIM 19M Alf! A- AUNO01, vlp ►flsil:lMt FAT A. "W9004W 9XKUflvl sirll•Aitr N6E cf 141NT vtUE 70'3M MAWA WILDING, n. PAUL L W Mf10TA-- CA*N,I 4.7y4s 1959 Alf: e 1:. 8_tir•-, t -1 r ( A •-� :I .`c. C : ty H&J -L , LA►int Paul 2, Minn: c to Jte: ^ :set &"eudm:.:F, vets. M. • SClA_CW_ :k i rt i tc• r8 c ' th•_ Lc: ir.f� ;z: 4"L _ � 'Jb: fir': " 'VA6 -_ -& !, . Gil ".Jje . &J "t P& ,t► i� . ; , K,.� .i# " t ai t t: f A_ . . c 11 _ - ,� ..� .. :i .• .. _. ,'tJL.. t. ��,� . _ _ �.� : _ . I-'1• -i lit `f the 1. 'SC:ItR h&V!• ;,f+ •�.. 1, _ fc perms._ :.., , - '_ 1..r`t, � .1 °, �• � ..__ •,,.. *c •tl..t:tA.l p�. >�i`i�les the t FJ►, 1 , _ . � ,.. to .:r_�►sed L. C U'ill.liflt attP, : . ' •'h' �,� -- - t DillCTOfs _ 'kOAIAS ALATI Alt"m W CAIISON MAN IUP40HOCm - - r "O■ w sirer[H OTTO SWOGGOA CAII W IOOfUIl� C ►till E fa!!M — OUSSIII .i IA�AM$ )N ■ �1uCenc l t KlNhr ja Mts r )Mel /OMer r wA,tr.t� . .. i 1 1�• � t 1■ C., C.0 ■lam... I Jnt 4 grat4aheab of flat Narkers LOCAL UNION No. t 10 lvaaa'add (WOJ /" awl too l (WVAM, JAMIKS F. CUMMN ■USIMI /S MAMMtR `\ MRT/ THIRD TugDA♦ OFFICE \ IrIN/ M vows HALL rAm I/7 M DAI./ fT11 /sT \ CAPITAL HN>t s'r. PAUL s, MINN. n' i n a i Ir. ' f d r; t� ' a I d _0�v ,me- ORD INAIC E Council File No. Ordinance No. An ordinance amending Chapters 1 and 15 of the Saint Paul Legis- lative Code pertaining to Building Construction. This is an emergen- cy ordinance rendered necessary for,the preservation of the public peace, health and safety. The Council of the City of Saint Paul Does Ordain: SECTION 1 That Section 1.09, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by deleting in their entirety, sub- sections 5, N/ and 5V2, and adding in lieu thereof: 5. Electrical Work - Permit Fees For The following permit fees are hereby established and shall ap- ply to all electrical work. a. The minimum fee for electrical work shall be $3.00. The maximum permit fee for single family dwellings with 100 ampere. service .shall be $1250; +' The maximum permit'fee for single and, two family; dwellings with'up:to 200 ampere service shall be $20.00,_ _ ` b. Service -'New service, change of4 service, temporary serv- ice, or additions, alterations or repairs on either primary or secondary service shall be computed separately as follows: Up to 'hd "including 60 ampere capacity f $3.00 61 to and 'including 100 ampere capacity $4.00 101 to and including 200 ampere capacity $6.00 For each additional 100 ampere capacity or.,,,--,- T j fraction thereof c , _T ' c. Circuits Installation of new circuits, and additions, al- terations-or repair to existing circuits shall be_computed'as.fol- lows °Up to "a -nd ,including 30f ampere capacity A $1.00 31 to and including 60 ampere capacity $2.00 61 to and including.100-ampgre capacity $3.00 For each additional 100 ampere capacity og fraction thereof - $;2.00 � d. Transformers and generators for light, heat and power shall be computed separately-at $2.00,per unit plus 20 cents per, KVA or fraction thereof up to 100 KVA plus 10 cents perm KVA or fraction thereof from 101 KVA to 200 KVA,-plus 5 cents for each fee of $5.00. Such permit may be- issued -tor a speciz�� NCl1Vu of time not to exceed the life of the license of the applicant. Where a licensee operating under the reciprocal arrangement fails to make..required corrections after being duly notified by the Bureau where work has been done, such failure or lack of compliance will then be recorded and information relative there- to will be forwarded to the locality where the license is held. ti SECTION 4 r ry That Section 15.04,'Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by deleting paragraph a from sub - section 1, General Regulations, and substituting the following-in lieu thereof , 4 The National Electrical Code, -(1959 ,Edition) is hereby a. ad -opted by reference as the-Electrical Code of the City of Saint -2- 1000 square feet' including vbasement.- -4- A ; r .. • P , 4 OOMMODC" HOTIL SAM PAUL -tt'MINNESOTA v. r h�NMI December 21, 1959 • Alfred H. Schroeder, City Architect Bureau of Public Buildings ; 445 City Hall St. Paul 2, Minnesota Dear Mr. Schroeder: JOHN E. WHMAH 6wcv"" Dneclw This letter is to record our approval of the proposed changes in the electrical codes of this city. ' At a recent meeting with Mr. Dan Gephart and the code committee of - NECA, Minnesota (St. Paul) Chapter and the building code committee of the St, Paul Home Builders Association these proposed changes were discussed at some length. Our Association is very pleased to go on record with you, in stating our support and approval of the changes in regard to residential fees, sect. 1. 10 certificates of competency, sect. 1. 11 lisences and fees, sect. 1504 tech- nical provisions for electrical work covering general regulations, portable equipment, elbow fittings, receptical outlets, service installations and the minimum current carrying capacity of service for single and aiulti;•family dwellings. In fact, Al, this letter is intended to cover all the proposed changes as presented to us by the electrical contractors. It is indeed a pleasure for our cormittee to support these progressive steps in regard to residential wiring. It has long been the position of this Association chat any code changes which involve increased costs deserve careful study and consideration of our group before being presented to the council for their consideration. Any proposed change that is good and gives the ultimate home owner added protection and permanent value even though it representes an increase in the initial cost should Itnd will receive our endorsement.* OFFICERS DIRECTORS STEVE KRO;S$ rncsioawT HARVEY DOE". YR,e.rnammml ART AtlptRfON GERALD AICHEL[ TnIAGUNc■ WM000I TWZ7P. ��rKA„t HKRS LENTSCH HORSIOtT •ISANZ ROSERT LONDIN NATIONAL pIR[CTORS CHARLES [CK ' MICK' McLKLLAN LEONARD ■ISANZ KKHDALL DZMARS WALTVR eR[TWKLD CHARLES STANTON ,.FORGE DONNAY, ALT ROe[RT TIL 4W. Amt. -4001(9 ROSILRT TILSSN 1'.FF Dv ember 21, 1959 - Mr. .A H Schroeder tiEC.A We &:sh to. take this opportunty to thank you for your cooperation w.th uur Association in regard to these proposed chxngrs and trust that you will dccelA this letter to present to the city council at the time these proposed changes are brought before them for their consideration May we a,so take this opportunity to wish you and the members of your seaff t very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 1960, as well as to thank you for your cooperation throughout the year 1959. Sincerely yours, John E. Bohrrkan Executive Director JEB.mtm' n DeceX,)ar 22, 1959 Mr. Al Schroeder City Architect Court House St. Paul, Minnesota Dear Mr. Schroeder: For the past two years this organisation has worked with your Department to develop certain changes to the St. Paul Electrical Code made necessary by the increased use of electricity and new wiring methods. We feel that the last Iraft which has been submitted by your Department meets all required safety measures, and that any small 4ncraase in cost resulting frog the increased safety requirements will probably be offset by economies which your proposal contains. Our organization, therefore, has gone oh record as endorsing these changes to the code in their entirety. We would like to exp►•ess our personal appreciation to you and your Deppaartment for the vast amount of time which you have put in on this matter, and request that you conyiy to the City Council our endorsement of these amendments. With best personal wishes, I an DMG: lg Yours very truly, Dan M. Gepharl Manager ORDINANCE Council File No. Ordinance No. An ordinance amending Chapters 1 and 15 of the Saint Paul Legis- lative Code pertaining to Building Construction. This is an emergen- cy ordinance rendered necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety. The Council of the City of Saint Paul Does Ordain: SECTION 1 That Section 1.09, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by deleting in their entirety, sub - sections 5, 5% and 5V2, and adding in lieu thereof: 5. Electrical Work - Permit Fees For The following permit fees are hereby established and shall ap- ply to all electrical work. a. The minimum fee for electrical work shall be $3.00. The maximum permit -f ee for single family dwellings with 100 ampere service shall be $12,50. The maximum permit fee for single and two family dwellings with up to 200 ampere service shall be $20.00.. b. Service - New service,, change of service, temporary serv- ice, or additions, alterations or repairs on either primary or secondary servicelshall be computed separately as_f ollows: Up -to and'including 60 ampere - capacity $3.00 61 to and including 100 ampere capacity $4.00 101 to and including 200 ampere capacity $6.00 For each additional 100 ampere capacity or .fraction thereof $2.00 c:= Circuits - Installation of new circuits, and•additions, al- terations or repair to existing circuits shall be computed as f o1= lows: 4 � . Up to;- and-including 30 ampere capacity $1.00 ., 31- to- and including 60 ampere capacity o $2.00 '-61 to and' including 100 ampere capacity For-each additional 100 ampere capacity -or fraction thereof I. , $2.00 d.- Transformers and generators for light,, heat and power shall be computed separately.at $2.00 per unit plus 20 cents per KVA or fraction thereof up to 100 KVA plus 10 cents per KVA or fraction thereof from 101 KVA to 200 KVA, plus 5,cents for each -1- sots,_, micn nas requirements for such- master ,licenses wnicn are-- equal to those of the City of Saint Paul;'as shall be determined by the City Architect, may receive a permit to carry on his trade or occupation as aniElectrical Contractor by ,registering,,- his,li-- cense in the Office of 'the City-Architect and paying therefor a fee of $5'.00;- Such permit may be issued for a specific period of time not to exceed the life of the, license of the applicant: - .Where a licensee-operating under the reciprocal arrangement fail's to make required corrections after being,duly;Fnotified by the Bureau where work has been done, such failure or lack of compliance will then:be recorded and information relative there- to will be forwarded to -the locality where the license is held. ` , A `SECTION 4 That Section 15.-.04-, --Saint -Paul Legislative Code,,'is -hereby,.ame-nded by deleting paragraph a _ - from sub- section-1, General Regulations, and substituting the following in lieu thereof: a, The National Electrical Code (1959 Edition) °.is hereby adopted• by,•reference as.the Electrical Code of-the City of Saint �' •`� � •_ ' 1 _ -. - ... •yo- • r f . _ p casing side of the pump, the water electrically continuous by bonding union, etc. which are liable to be conductor shall be mechanically pr piping system shall be made the meter, valve, service disconnected. Such ground otected. SECTION 10 Section 15.04 is hereby amended by deleting paragraph b of sub- section 7 (Electric Motors) and substituting in lieu thereof the following: b. Each motor driven oil burner, stoker, gas furnace or space heating device and controls for same, operating on 110 volts, or over, and having a motor or combination of motors over 1/6 h.p. for any purpose whatsoever shall be connected to an independent circuit. Such circuit shall be equipped with an externally operated switch within sight of and reasonably ac- cessible to the motor, disconnecting all ungrounded conductors. If 1/6 h.p. or less and not connected to a separate circuit, each motor shall have its own over - current protection device. SECTION 11 That Section 15.04 is hereby amended to delete paragraph c of sub- section 9 (Miscellaneous Usages) and substitute the following: c. Circuits for ranges shall consist of a minimum of two (2) No. 6 and one No. 8 copper conductors or equal. Each table' top range unit and oven shall have a separate disconnect. SECTION 12 That Section 15.04, 'sub- section 9 (Miscellaneous Usages) is furth- er amended by adding-a -new paragraph to be known as h. h. Special Branch Circuits Electric equipment hereafter installed for the purpose of operating and controlling gas burning equipment at potentials greater than 50 volts shall have one side continuously connected to a neutral ground source. (For the purpose of clarification on either 230 or 208 volt operation an isolating trapsformer with one side grounded on the secondary shall be required, and on 115/230 volt grounded mid - point delta or 120/208 wye con- nected single phase systems no special equipment or changes will be required as both have a neutral ground source.) SECTION 13 This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance rendered necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety. 195137 #6 .s 0 five KVA or fraction thereof for all in excess of 200 KVA, the maximum permit fee'for any transformer or generator shall be $50.00. The above fee for transformers includes its secondary circuit to the first -point of distribution. SECTION 2 That Section 1.10, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by adding to sub - section 7, Registration of Card of Competency, as follows: Any journeyman holding a valid card of competency for elec- trical installing or repair, from any other municipality of the State of Minnesota, which has requirements for such card of com- petency equal to those of the City of Saint Paul, as shall be determined by the City Architect of the City of Saint Paul, may carry on his occupation as such journeyman in the City of Saint Paul'by registering his card of competency with the City Archi- tect. 'SECTION 3 That Section 1.11, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by adding to sub - section 8, Reciprocal License Permit, the following: T Wherever a master license for electrical installing or repair is required by the terms of this Code, any applicant for such master license who has and presents a valid and subsisting mas- ter's license from any other municipality in the State of Minne- sota, which has requirements for such master licenses which are equal to those of the City of Saint Paul,'as shall be determined by the City - Architect, may receive a permit to carry on -his trade or occupation as an Electrical Contractor by registering his li- cense in the Office of the City Architect and paying therefor a fee of $5.00. Such permit may be issued for a specific period of time not to exceed the life of the license of the applicant. Where a licensee operating under the reciprocal arrangement fails to make required corrections after being duly notified by the Bureau where work has been done, such failure or lack of compliance will then be recorded and information relative there- to will be forwarded to the locality where the license is held. SECTION 4 That Section 15.04, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by deleting paragraph a from sub - section 1, General Regulations, and substituting the following in lieu thereof: a. The National Electrical Code (1959 Edition) is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Saint -2- 19513"7 five KVA or fraction thereof for all in excess of 200 KVA. The maximum permit fee'for any transformer or generator shall be $50.00. The above fee for transformers includes its secondary circuit to the first -point of distribution. SECTION 2 That Section 1.10, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by adding to sub - section 7, Registration of Card of Competency, as follows: Any journeyman holding a valid card of competency for elec- trical installing or repair, from any other municipality of the State of Minnesota, which has requirements for such card of com- petency equal to those of the City of Saint Paul, as shall be determined by the City Architect of the City of Saint Paul, may carry on his occupation as such journeyman in the City of Saint Paul'by registering his card of competency with the City Archi- tect. 'SECTION 3 That Section 1.11, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by adding to sub - section 8, Reciprocal License Permit, the following: Wherever a master license for electrical installing or repair is required by the terms of this Code, any applicant for such master license who has and presents a valid and subsisting mas- ter's license from any other municipality in the State of Minne- sota, which has requirements for such master licenses which are equal to those of the City of Saint Paul, as shall be determined by the City-,-Architect , may receive a permit to carry on -his trade or occupation as an Electrical Contractor by registering his li- cense in-the Office of the City Architect and paying therefor a fee of $5.00. Such permit may be issued for a specific period of time not to exceed the life of the license of the applicant. Where a licensee operating under the reciprocal arrangement fails to make required corrections after being duly notified by the Bureau where work has been done, such failure or lack of compliance will then be recorded and information relative there- to will be forwarded to the locality where the license is held. SECTION 4 That Section 15.04, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by deleting paragraph a from sub - section 1, General Regulations, and substituting the following in lieu thereo�: a. The National Electrical Code (1959 Edition) is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Saint -2- Paul with additions and exceptions as listed herein. Ihree cop- ies of the National Electrical Code (1959 Edition) shall be mark- ed as official copies and kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. SECT ION 5 That Section 15.04 is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to paragraph f of sub - section 1, General Requirements, as follows: Portable equipment including but not limited to portable tools, extension cords, decorative lights, floor lamps, table lamps, etc. of the classes for which Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., provide, approval service shall bear the Underwriterts approval or shall be approved by the Bureau and the use and sale for use within the City of Saint Paul of such unapproved portable equipment is pro- hibited. SECTION 6 That Section 15.04 is hereby amended by deleting Paragraph q of sub- section 3 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: q. Elbow Fittings All elbow fittings within 6 inches of finished grade- shall beof watertight construction and shall be of the capped elbow type having a threaded cover or other type approved by the City Archi- tect. All service entrance fittings shall be of a type specifically ` approved for use as entrance fittings. SECTION 7. That Section 15.04 is hereby amended by deleting paragraph r of sub- section 3 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: r. Receptacle Outlets,- 1. All receptacle outlets shall be a NEMA approved type which will receive at least a three pronged cord cap, one prong shall be a non - current carrying prong. This does not include radio and television, low voltage outlets or other special purpose outlets as authorized by the City Architect. 2. In the basement there shall be one ceiling light for each 200 square feet, one basement light shall be located near the foot of, the stairs and shall be a ceiling light or wall bracket and shall be wall switched at the head of the stairs. 3. In the laundry area there shall be one ceiling light over the tub and /or washer and dryer, and this area shall have one laundry receptacle on a separate 20- ampere circuit. r 19513 -�' 4. Lighting may be by means of ceiling, wall, valance or port- able lamps, and each room (except closets) shall have at least one such light wall switched. If only portable lamps are used, at least one (1) convenience outlet shall be wall switched. 5. Garages, carports and-other accessory buildings, if wired, shall have a minimum of one convenience outlet and one wall switch - ;t., ed lighting outlet. J� SECTION 8 That Section 15,04 is hereby amended to delete subdivision b of s'ub- section 4 (Service Installations) in its entirety and substitute the following therefor: b. Ser %ice Installations The minimum service entrance conductors for all new residen-' tial type buildings shall be as follows: -1 *Minimum Current Carrying CaRacity Service For Sinale and Multi -Fame v Dwellinas Number of Units In Building** Single Family Unit -41ess than 1000 sq ft), * Single Family Unit— (More than 1000 sq ft),K Two Unit Service Entrance Conductors Size Number of Units in Building 70 Amp. Sixteen Unit 100 Amp. Eighteen -Unit 150 Amp. Twenty Unit Service Entrance Conductors Size 365 Amp. 385 Amp. 405 Amp. Four Unit 195 Amp. Twenty -two Unit 425 Amp. Six Unit 235 Amp. Twenty-four Unit 445 Amp. Eight Unit 270 Amp. Thirty Unit x`505 Amp. Ten Unit 300 Amp. Thirty -five Unit 555 Amp. Twelve Unit 325 Amp. Forty Unit 605 Amp. Fourteen Unit 345 Amp. Fifty Unit 705 Amp.' Service entrance sizes are based on 240 volt single phase' power. Multi -phase service sizes shall be calculated to give equivalent wattage. or•.Unts`fal it ng between those listed, the minimum size shall be determined by-interpolation. `.For Single Family units with a gross floor area of less than 1000 square feet-including basement. -4- k - 19513' For Single Family Units with a gross floor area of more than 1000 square feet including basement. The service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than the minimum required service entrance conductor size. For buildings with more than 50 units, add 10 amperes to the conductor size for each additional unit. New apartment units shall have a minimum of three #6 AWG copper or equal conductor sub- feeders to each apartment unit terminated in a cabinet located in the apartment containing at least one 2 -pole, 50 ampere branch circuit and at least four single pole branch circuits. New single family units with a gross area including basement, first and second floors, of not over 1000 square feet shall have entrance switch equipment consisting of two 60 ampere service main line fused switches or pullouts or two 50 ampere service cir- cuit breakers connected in such a manner that opening one of the devices will remove the power from all circuits in the building. Each 60 ampere service installation shall have a minimum of six single pole branch circuits. New single family units with a gross area including basement, first and second floors of more than 1000 square feet shall have entrance switch equipment con- sisting of a 100 ampere service main fused switch or pullout or circuit breakers connected in such a way that opening the device will remove-power from all the circuits in the building. Each 100 ampere service installation shall have at least one 50 ampere 220 volt range circuit, two 30 ampere double pole 220 volt cir- cuits and ten single pole branch circuits. Old apartment units may have cabinets grouped adjacent to main service entrance. When revising service or rewiring, cabinets for old apartments under 500 square feet shall contain at least one 30 ampere, 2 pole main disconnect and four single pole branch circuits; for apartments 500 square feet or over, they shall con- tain at least one 50 ampere, 2 pole main disconnect, one 50 am- pere two pole branch circuit and four single pole branch circuits. For service entrance wiring for old residential buildings, the same provisions governing the requirements for new residences shall apply, except where a concealed conduit exists and is,in the opinion of the City Architect, in suitable condition for re- use, Table No. 11 of . National Electrical Code may} be used. SECTION 9 That Section 15.04, sub - section 4 (Service Installations) is here- by amended to add a new paragraph to be known as f, as follows: f. The electrical continuity of the grounding circuit shall be assured by attaching_to the water line on the street side of the water meter. If not attached to the water line on the street side of the water meter, or if a driven well to the -5- J I ' o r� five KVA or fraction thereof for all in excess of 200 KVA. The, maximum permit fee for any transformer or generator shall be $50.00. The above fee for transformers includes its secondary circuit to the first point of distribution. SECTION 2 That Section 1.10, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by adding to sub - section 7, Registration of Card of Competency, as follows: Any journeyman holding a valid card of competency for elec- trical installing or repair, from any other municipality of the State of Minnesota, which has requirements for such card of com- petency-equal to those of the City of Saint Paul, as shall be, determined by the City Architect of the City of Saint Paul, may carry on his occupation as such journeyman in the City of Saint Paul by registering his card of competency with the City Archi- tect. SECTION 3 That-Section 1.11, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by adding to sub - section 8, Reciprocal License Permit, the following: Wherever a master license for electrical installing or repair is required by the terms of this Code, any applicant for such master license who has and presents a valid and subsisting mas- ter's license from any other municipality in the State of Minne- sota, which has requirements for such master licenses which are equal to those of the City of Saint Paul, as shall be determined by the City Architect, may receive a permit to carry on his trade or occupation as an Electrical Contractor by registering his li- cense in the Office of the City Architect and paying therefor a -fee of $5.00. Such permit may be issued for a specific period of time not to exceed the life of the license of the applicant. Where a licensee operating under the reciprocal arrangement 'fails to make required corrections after being duly notified by the Bureau where work has been done, such failure or lack of compliance will then be recorded and information relative there- to will be forwarded to the locality where the license is held. SECTION 4 That Section 15.04, Saint Paul Legislative Code, is hereby amended by deleting paragraph a from sub - section 1, General Regulations, and substituting the following in lieu thereof: a. The National Electrical Code (1959 Edition) is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Saint -2- 195137 /us�' Paul with additions aria exceptions as iisted herein. Three cop- ies of the National Electrical Code (1959 Edition) shall be mark- ed as official copies and kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. SECTION 5 That Section 15.04 is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to paragraph f of sub - section 1, General Requirements, as follows: Portable equipment including but not limited to portable tools, extension cords, decorative lights, floor lamps, table lamps, etc. of the classes for which Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., provide approval service shall bear the Underwriter's approval or shall be approved by the Bureau and the use and sale for use within the City of Saint Paul of such unapproved portable equipment is pro- hibited. SECTION 6 That Section 15.04 is hereby amended by deleting Paragraph q of sub - section 3 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: - q. Elbow Fittings All elbow fittings within 6 inches of finished grade shall beef watertight construction and shall be of the capped elbow type having a threaded cover or other type approved by the City Archi- tect. All service entrance fittings shall be of a type specifically approved for use as entrance fittings. SECTION 7. That Section 15.04 is hereby amended by deleting paragraph r of sub - section 3 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: r., Receptacle Outlets 1. All receptacle outlets shall be a NEMA approved type which will receive at least a three pronged cord cap, one prong shall be a non - current carrying prong. This does not include radio and television, low voltage outlets or other special purpose outlets as authorized by the City Architect. 2. In the basement there shall be one ceiling light for each 200 square feet, one basement light shall be located near the foot of the stairs and shall be a ceiling light or wall bracket and shall be wall switched at the head of the stairs. 3. In the laundry area there shall be one ceiling light over the tub and /or washer and dryer, and this area shall have one laundry receptacle on a separate 20- ampere circuit. -3- 1959.3'7 4. Lighting may be by means of ceiling, wall, valance or port- able lamps, and each room (except closets) shall have at least one such light wall switched. If only portable lamps are used, at least one (1) convenience outlet shall be wall switched. 5. Garages, carports and other accessory buildings, if wired, shall have a minimum of one convenience outlet and one wall switch- ed lighting outlet. SECTION 8 That Section 15.04 is hereby amended to delete subdivision b of sub- section 4 (Service Installations) in its entirety and substitute the following therefor: b. Service Installations The minimum service entrance conductors.f or all new residen- tial type buildings shall be as follows: *Minimum Current Carrvina Capacity Service For Single and Multi- Family Dwellings Service Entrance Number of Units Conductors Number of Units In Building ** Size in Building ' Single Family Unit (Less than 1000 sq ft)*** 70 Amp. Single Family Unit (More than 1000 sq ft)***-* 100 Amp. Two Unit 150 Amp. Four Unit 195 Amp. Six Unit 235 Amp. Eight Unit 270 Amp. Ten Unit 300 Amp. Twelve Unit 325 Amp. Sixteen Unit Eighteen Unit Twenty Unit Twenty -two Unit Twenty-four Unit Thirty Unit Thirty -f ive Unit Forty Unit Service Entrance Conductors Size 365 Amp. 385 Amp. 405 Amp. 425 Amp. 445 Amp. 505 Amp. 555 Amp. 605 Amp. Fourteen Unit 345 Amp. Fifty Unit 705 Amp. Service entrance sizes are based on 240 volt single phase power. Multi -phase service sizes shall be calculated to give equivalent wattage. ** For Units falling between those listed, the minimum size shall be determined by interpolation. * ** For Single Family units with a gross floor.area of less than 1000 square feet including basement. -4- 4 Y1_ 195137 For Single Family Units with a gross floor area of more than 1000 square feet including basement. The service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than the minimum required service entrance conductor size. For buildings with more than 50 units, add 10 amperes to the conductor size for each additional unit. New apartment units shall have a minimum of three #6 AWG copper or equal conductor sub - feeders to each apartment unit terminated in a cabinet located in the apartment containing at least one 2 -pole, 50 ampere branch circuit and at least four single pole branch circuits. New single family units with a gross area including basement, first and second floors, of not over 1000 square feet shall have entrance switch equipment consisting of two 60 ampere service main line fused switches or pullouts or two 50,ampere service cir- cuit breakers connected in such a manner that opening one of the devices will remove the power from all circuits in the building. Each 60 ampere service installation shall have a minimum of six single pole branch circuits. New single family units with a gross area including basement, first and second floors of more than 1000 square feet shall have entrance switch equipment con- sisting of a 100 ampere service main fused switch or pullout or circuit breakers connected in such a way that.opening the device will remove power from all the circuits in the building. Each 100 ampere service installation shall have at least one 50 ampere 220 volt range circuit, two 30 ampere double pole 220 volt cir- cuits and ten single pole branch circuits. - Old apartment units may have cabinets grouped adjacent to main service entrance. When revising service or rewiring, cabinets for old apartments under 500 square feet shall contain at least one 30 ampere, 2 pole main disconnect and four single pole branch circuits; for apartments 500 square feet or over, they shall con- tain at least one 50 ampere, 2 pole main disconnect, one 50 am- pere two pole branch circuit and four single pole branch circuits. For service entrance wiring for old residential buildings, the same provisions governing the requirements for new residences shall apply, except where a concealed conduit exists and is,in the opinion of the City Architect, in suitable condition for re- use, Table No. 11 of National Electrical Code may be used. SECTION 9 That Section 15.04, sub - section 4 (Service Installations) is here- by amended to add a new paragraph to be known as f, as follows: f. The electrical continuity of the grounding circuit shall be assured by attaching to the water line on the street side of the water meter. If not attached to the water line on the street side of the water meter, or if a driven well to the -5- u .J 195137 %�S� casing side of the pump, the water piping system shall be made electrically continuous by bonding the meter, valve, service union, etc. which are liable to be disconnected: Such ground conductor shall be mechanically protected. SECTION 10 Section 15.04 is hereby amended by deleting paragraph b of sub- section 7 (Electric Motors) and substituting in lieu thereof the following: b. Each motor driven oil burner, stoker, gas furnace or space heating device and controls for same, operating on 110 volts, or over, and having a motor or combination of motors over 1/6 h.p. for any purpose whatsoever shall be connected to an independent circuit. Such circuit shall be equipped with an externally operated switch within sight of and reasonably ac- cessible to the motor, disconnecting all ungrounded conductors. If 1/6 h.p. or less and not connected to a separate circuit, each motor shall have its own over - current protection device. SECTION 11 That Section 15.04 is hereby amended to delete paragraph c of sub - section 9 (Miscellaneous Usages) and substitute the following: c. Circuits for ranges shall consist of a minimum of two (2) No. 6 and one No. 8 copper conductors or equal. Each table top range unit and oven shall have a separate disconnect. SECTION 12 That Section 15.04, sub - section 9 (Miscellaneous Usages) is furth- er amended by adding a new paragraph to be known as h. h. Special Branch Circuits Electric equipment hereafter installed for the purpose of- operating and controlling gas burning equipment at potentials greater than 50 volts shall have one side continuously connected to a neutral ground source. (For the purpose of clarification on either 230 or 208 volt operation an isolating transformer with one side grounded on the secondary shall be required, and on 115/230 volt grounded mid - point delta or 120/208 wye con- nected single phase systems no special equipment or changes will be required as both have a neutral ground source.) SECTION 13 This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance rendered necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety. r s Isf. .�� 2n ' J J I Laid over to 3rd and app Adopted Yeas Nays Yeas Nays -'--,DeConrcy —H6Hftwkd r A'fortinmr Rosen Winkel Mr President Dillon DeCourcy Holland Mortinson Peterson Rosen Mr. I i 10