NS-2810 - Amending Chapter 8 and 14 of Santa Ana Municipal Code to Adopt and Amend Recently Enacted California Building Code

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problems especially in the smaller sizes of aluminum wire; and that the above amendment is necessary to address the risk of fire due to such causes. SECTION 42: That section 8 -815 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -815. Conductors (Section 110.5). Section 110.5 of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows: All sections of this California Electrical Code allowing the use of aluminum conductors are subject to the limitation that no aluminum conductor smaller than No. 4 AWG shall be used. SECTION 43: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares that adoption of section 8 -942 amending California Electrical Code Section 334.12 is necessary because earthquakes are a common occurrence in the local area; that, unlike wire installed in conduit or raceways, non - metallic sheathed cable does not provide the degree of protection that is needed in the event of an earthquake; that exposed non - metallic sheathed cable is particularly hazardous; and that this amendment is necessary to assure that adequate protection is provided in the workplace and in other places of public gathering. • SECTION 44: That section 8 -942 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended p Y such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -942. Uses not permitted (Section 334.12). Section 334 -12 334.12 of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 334.12. Uses Not Permitted. (A) Types NM, NMC and NMS. Types NM, NMC and NMS cables shall not be permitted as follows: 1. In any multifamily dwelling or other structure exceeding three floors above grade. For the purpose of this section the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has 50 percent or more of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only is for vehicle parking, storage, or similar use shall be permitted. Ordinance No. NS -2810 Page 17 of 43