CHAPTER 3-7: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
SECTIONS:
3-7-1: ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE:
3-7-1 ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE:
There is hereby adopted by reference, that certain document known as the "NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE," 2023 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Agency. Said document is hereby amended and adopted as the "National Electrical Code" for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the various technical codes and ordinances. Providing procedures for enforcement thereof; providing the severability of each and all conditions and terms of the "National Electrical Code" are hereby referred to, adopted, and made as part hereof as set forth herein, excepting such portions as are herein deleted, modified or amended. (Ord. 2025-1923, 11-18-2025)
3-7-2 AMENDMENTS:
That certain document entitled the "National Electric Code," which document amends and supersedes certain designated sections of the "NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2023 Edition," as published by the National Fire Protection Agency and was made a public record by Resolution No. 2025-1957 is hereby adopted by this reference and amends and replaces the existing chapter and Sections 3-7-1 and 3-7-2 of the Prescott City Code.
SECTION 210.52 DWELLING UNIT RECEPTACLE OUTLETS
SECTION 210.52(C)(2) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 210.52(C)(3) COUNTERTOPS AND WORK SURFACES is amended by adding Item 4 as follows:
210.52(C)(3) RECEPTACLE OUTLET LOCATION Required receptacle outlets shall be located in one or more of the following:
1. On or above, but not more than 20 inches (508 mm) above, the countertop or work surface.
2. In a countertop using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for the use in countertops.
3. In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surfaces or listed for use in countertops. [210.52(C)(3)]
4. Receptacles are allowed below the countertop at a maximum of 12” below the top of the countertop surface measured to the middle of the box, when the countertop surface overhang does not exceed 1.5 inches.
(Ord. 2025-1923, 11-18-2025)
3-7-3 PENALTY:
(A) PENALTY – CRIMINAL: Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter may be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 1-3-1, by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the City judge. Each and every day any such violation continues shall be deemed and considered a separate offense.
(B) PENALTY – CIVIL: Upon conviction any person who violates any provision of this chapter thereof may be punished as provided in Sections 1-3-1 and 1-3-2 and subject to a civil penalty. Each and every day any such violation continues shall be deemed and considered a separate offense. (Ord. 4164, 10-30-2001, eff. 1-1-2002; amd. Ord. 4389, 4-13-2004; amd. Ord. 4613, 09-11-2007, eff. 10-15-2007; amd. Ord. 4680-0923, 12-09-2008, eff. 01-08-2009; Ord. 4907-1445, 9-23-2014; Ord. 2019-1670, 6-11-2019; Ord. 2025-1923, 11-18-2025. Formerly 3-7-4)