Chapter 13.180
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
13.180.010 Adoption of the National Electrical Code.
13.180.020 Electricians and electrical installations.
13.180.030 The Washington Cities Electrical Code.
13.180.010 Adoption of the National Electrical Code.
A. The most current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) approved by the Washington State Building Code Council, including Annexes A, B, and C, is hereby adopted by reference, as now or hereafter amended.
B. Pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into by and between the City and the Port of Seattle, pursuant to Resolution No. 00-022 and Port Resolution No. 3445, respectively, effective January 1, 2000, the City recognizes concurrent authority of the Port to administer, implement, and enforce the National Electrical Code recited in subsection (A) of this section and relinquishes any and all jurisdiction, including but not limited to that set forth in RCW 19.28.070, over development projects on Port-owned property within the City which are for airport uses, as that term is defined in the September 4, 1997, interlocal agreement between the City and the Port. In the event the State of Washington or the Director of Department of Labor and Industries does not grant power to, or acknowledge power of, the Port of Seattle to enforce the provisions of Chapter 19.28 RCW, or conduct electrical inspections thereunder, the City defers to the inspection authority of the Director of Labor and Industries as to all matters involving such Port projects on Port property. (Ord. 16-1008 § 6 (part): Ord. 13-1009 § 5 (part): Ord. 10-1001 § 1 (part): Ord. 05-1013 § 1: Ord. 04-1008 § 3)
13.180.020 Electricians and electrical installations.
Chapter 19.28 RCW, as now in effect, and as may subsequently be amended, is adopted by reference to establish regulations pertaining to electricians and electrical installations, except that “Department” shall mean the City Department of Community and Economic Development, and “Director” shall mean the Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development, unless otherwise indicated by the context. (Ord. 16-1008 § 6 (part): Ord. 13-1009 § 5 (part): Ord. 10-1001 § 1 (part): Ord. 04-1008 § 3)
13.180.030 The Washington Cities Electrical Code.
Those additional codes, manuals and reference works referred to and the regulations contained in the Washington Cities Electrical Code, as now in effect and as may subsequently be amended, updated, or issued as new editions, pursuant to the Washington Cities Electrical Code, are hereby adopted by reference to establish safety standards in installing electric wires and equipment and to provide administrative rules. (Ord. 16-1008 § 6 (part): Ord. 13-1009 § 5 (part): Ord. 10-1001 § 1 (part): Ord. 04-1008 § 3)
13.180.040 Amusement rides.
A. Chapter 67.42 RCW, as now in effect and as may subsequently be amended, is adopted by reference to establish regulations pertaining to amusement rides, with the exception of the fees of RCW 67.42.060. The term “Department” shall mean the City Department of Community and Economic Development, and “Director” shall mean the Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development, unless otherwise indicated by the context.
B. Those additional codes, manuals and reference works referred to and the regulations contained in Chapter 296-403A WAC, as now in effect and as may subsequently be amended, updated, or issued as new editions, pursuant to RCW 67.42.050, are hereby adopted by reference to establish safety standards in installing and operating amusement rides and to provide administrative rules, with the exception of the fees of WAC 296-403A-150. (Ord. 16-1008 § 6 (part): Ord. 13-1009 § 5 (part): Ord. 10-1001 § 1 (part): Ord. 04-1008 § 3)
13.180.050 Enforcement.
In addition to any and all rights of inspection, access and enforcement contained in the National Electrical Code, the Washington Cities Electrical Code, and the statutes and regulations adopted by this chapter, the City is authorized to enforce all provisions of this chapter pursuant to Chapter 1.15 SMC, as it presently exists and as it may subsequently be amended. (Ord. 16-1008 § 6 (part): Ord. 13-1009 § 5 (part): Ord. 10-1001 § 1 (part): Ord. 04-1008 § 3)