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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 15, 2000
4:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Members absent: Krizek.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
Lou Cutwright, Building Official, reviewed the proposed Electrical Code Ordinance. The city is
presently following the 1993 National Electrical Code to regulate electrical installations. The
Waterloo Electrical Board has been meeting for two years on updating the Waterloo Electrical
Code. With this proposed ordinance, the city will be adopting the 1999 National Electrical Code
as the baseline for regulating all electrical installations.
Mr. Cutwright stated that the city's present electrical code accepts MC cable as an acceptable
material for wiring commercial buildings. It has been restricted to certain type and location to
provide for greater safety and longevity of the people and product. The Carlon Corporation (the
producer of non-metallic electrical raceway) was concerned that their product is being unduly
restricted with the 1993 Waterloo Electrical Code. The 2000 Electrical Code recognizes its use in
many applications. According to the 1999 N.E.C., however, its use has been restricted in certain
hazardous locations where damage will occur. The surface -mounted non-metallic raceway has
also been restricted because of its mounting procedure.
Mr. Cutwright stated that language has been made in the code to coincide with the way the city
does business. The administration portion deals with appointments of the electrical inspector,
powers and duties of the Board, fees, etc.
Councilperson Jordan questioned Section 11-34, Right of Appeals. Mr. Cutwright reported that
persons have the right to appeal any decision of the electrical inspector to the Electric Board of
Examiners and Appeals. A hearing is set and the Board may sustain or overrule the decision of
the electrical inspector. Decisions of the Electric Board are final unless the decision is appealed to
the courts. Mr. Cutwright noted that this process is set up in all the building boards, except for
the Mechanical Code where persons can appeal a decision to the city council.
Mr. Cutwright stated that he will send a copy of the proposed ordinance to all electrical
contractors.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the proposed Electrical Code Ordinance be
forwarded to the full council for review. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk