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ORDIiv�1i1C� ATO. 465
AIv OftDITVAi�iCE OF THE CI^lY OF LYPd'+1`OUD ESTt1?�LISHING
AULES A�ID R:�GULATIOiQS FOR ELECTRICAL �IRI^1G� DE-
FIi�ING TH�. DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF TH�' BUILDIl�G
OrFICIAL; PROVIDI':dG FOFt THE ISSUANCE UF PERi':?ITS
AND I;�SPECTIOPSS A11D r IXING TAL' FEES THEREFOR;
PROVIDIi�G a P�1��L'1'Y FGR TH'r`: VIULf�TION OF THE
gaME, A',vD REPEI?LIIdG ORDII�rtiY10ES NOS. 393, 371, 365,
7, 31� i�IdD �LL ORDINA:�CES OR PARTS OF UFtDI1J8idCES Ii�1
COiyFLICT HEREWITH.
The City Council of the City of Lyn�rrood d.oes ordain as
follows:
Section 1: Scope. The provisions of this ordinance shall
a.pply to all install�?tions oi electrical �aterial, fittings, devices,
appliances, fixtures, and apparatus, her.eina?ter referred to as
"electrical equipment", within or on public and. private buildings,
structures, and premises, witn the following general exceptions:
A, The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to
installations in ships, railway cars o.r automotive equipment.
B, The proviaions of this ordinance shall not apply to
installations used b�� electricit,y suDr�ly or communic�.tion agencies
in the generation, transmission or distribution of electricit�, or
for tne operation of si�n�.ls or the transmission of intelligence in
the exercise of their function ae such agencies �?nd located outdoors
or in buil.din�s used exclusively for that purpose.
C. The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to
electrical eQ�.inment used f or radio transmis�ion, other than elec-
trical eclaipment for radio transmission in amateur radio transmittin�
atations, and all electrical equipment used for power suppl�l to
radio transmitting equipment.
Secti 2 : It sha.11 be unlawful for any person, Yirn, or
corporation to install any electrical wiring or to make or to cause
or pernit to be made any alterations or changes in or adc?itions to
any existing wiring, fixturee, or apparatus without fir�t notifyirg
the office of the Build_ing Official, in writing, of such ch�nges or
additions and procurin� from said Buildinv� Official a perrnit so to
�o.
S ection 3: Duties of the Build.in� Official. It sh�ll be
the duty of the Building Official to enforce the provisions of this
ordinance. He shall, upon application, �rant permits for the in-
stallation or alteration of electrical equipment, and shall make
inspections of electrical installations as provided in this ord_inance.
He shall keep complete records of all permits, inspections, and re-
inGpections, and. otrier electrical work performed in accordance with
the provisions of this ordinance. He shall a.lso keep on file a. list
of inspected and approved electrical equipment issued by Undervariters�
L�boratories, Inc., which list shall be accessible to the public
during re�ular office hours.
Section 4: Authority of the Build_ing Official. The
Buildin� Official shall have the ri�ht, d_urin� reasonable hours, to
enter any buildino� or premises in the discha.rge of hic official duties,
or for the purpoee of making a.ny inspection, re-inspection, or test
of the electrical equipment contained therein or its instal�ation;
provided, however, no re-inspection shall be made in any dwelling
house while tY�e same is occupied a.s a dwellin� witriout first obtain-
ing the consent of the occupant thereof. When and if any electrical
equipment is found by the Buildin� Official to be dangerous to
property or to persons, by reason of defective construction, desiGn,
inatall2.tion, or the manner of maintenance, the person, firm, or
corporation responaible for the electrical eauipment shall be
notified in writing and shall make all changes or repairs required
to place such equipnent in a safe ccnd_ition. If such work is not
completed within fi£teen (15) days after such notice, or such lon�er
period as may be Gpecified by the Building OfPicial in said notice,
the Building OfFicial shall have authority to disconnect or order the
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devices, appliances, fittings and equipment authentica.11y listed
or labeled as conforming to the standards of Underwriters' Labora-
tories, Inc., as approved by the United St�tes Bureau of l:lines, the
1�merican Standard.s Association, or the Un�ted States Bureau of
Standard�, are hereby recommended and such listing and labeling
shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of conformity with approved
standards for safety to life and property.
3. Used TvIaterials. Previously used electrical materials
shall not be reused except on written permission of the Building
Official, and in no case ma.y u�ed wire be reused.
4. Documents on file. Three (3) copies of the Electrical
Safet,y orders oP the State of California are on file in the of�ice
oP the City Clerk of the City of Lynwood_ and are hereby referred to
and by such rePerence �ade a part of thi� ordinance as fullv a.nd
with the same intent and purpose as if the same were herein set £orth
in full.
5. T Plate. The maker's name plate, trademark or
other identification sy�nbol shall be placed on the outside of
electrical materials, devices, appliances, Pittings and equipment in
such a position that it is visible at all times for the purpose of
insp ection, purGuant to the provisions of this ordinance.
6. Electric «iring installed in or on structuree as
defined by the Uniform Building Code in force at the present time
{A) to (H) occupancies inclusive. Electrical wiring enclosures
shall be approved rigid metal conduit. Exposed electrical metallic
tubing may be used when and only when installed eight (8j feet or
more above floors. Flexible metallic conduit or electrical n_etallic
tubin� ma.y be used (where impracticable to install rigid met�.l con-
duit) if conceFled by the permanent construction of the building,
or uhere not sub,ject to mechanical in,jury.
7. Electric wiring installed in or on buildin�s or struc-
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tures AG defined by the Uniform Building Code in force at the pre-
sent time, under I and J occupancies shall be aaired in rigio metal
conduit, E. lvt. T. or flexi�le metal conduit, (Greenfield).
A. Occupancies def?ned:
Uroup H occupancies sh<�11 be any assemi�ly building
with a stage and seatin� c�pacity of' 1000 or• more
in any one room.
Gro B occupancies shall be:
Division 1. Any �.ssembly building v�ith a sta^e anc�. a
seatin� capacity of less tna.n 1000 in any one room.
Division 2. Any aesembly building without a sta�;e �.nd
a seatino capacity of 300 or more in any one room.
Division 3. Any assembly building without a stage and
with no room having a seating capacity of rnore tilan 300.
Diviaion 4. Stadiums, reviewing stands, ancl amusement
park structures not included within Group A�nd_ Divi-
sions 1, 2, and 3, Group B, occupancies.
Group C occuoancies shall be any buildinn• used for
school purposes involvin� assemblage for instruction,
educa.tion or recreation and not classed in Group A
occupanciee or in Divisions 1 and 2 of Group B
occupancies.
� Group D occupancies shall be:
Division 1. Jails, prisons, reformatories, houses of
correction, and buildings where personal liberties o£
inmates are similarly restrained.
Division 2. Nurseries for the care of children under
six (6) years of age. Hospitals, sanitariurns, and_
similar buildings (ea.ch accommoda.ting more than six),
but not including kindergartens built in connectior�
with and meeting all the requirements of other Grouo C
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occupancies.
Group E occupancies shall be public garages, paint or
petreoleum storage, dry clea.ning plants using flamma.ble
liquids, paint shops and spray painting rooms and
shops.
Planing mills, box factories, woodworking and mattress
factories.
Storage of haZardous and highly Ylammable or explosive
materia.ls and liquids.
Group F occupancies sh<�.11 be wholesale and retail stores,
office buildings, restaurants, und.ertakin� parlors,
printing plants, municipal police and_ fire stations.
Gasoline filling and service stations, Pactories and
�rorkshops using materials not highly flammable or com-
bustibl�.
Storage and sales rooms for combustible �oods.
Group G occupancies shall be ice plants, power plants,
pumping plants, cold storage, creameries, Factories
and workshops ueino incombustible and non-explosive
ms.terials. Storage and sales rooms of incombuetible
and non-explosive materials.
Group H occupancies shall be:
Division l. Homes f'or the aged, orphanages, homes
and dormitories for child_ren six years of age or old_er
(each accommodating more than six).
Division 2. Hotels, apartment houses, dormitories,
lodging houses, convents and monasteries (eacn accom-
modating 10 or more persons).
Group I occupancies shall be du�ellings.
Crroup J occupancies shall be:
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Divisien 1, Private garage, sheds, and minor build-
ings used as accessories only when not over one thou-
' sand squfl re f eet (1000 sq. ft.) in area.
8. Galvanized or sherra.rdized rigid metal conduit shall
be requir.ed in concrete and masonry floors and �alls, underground
anfl outside of buildings or exposed to the weather.
9, alterations and Ad_ditions.
A. Alterations or extensions to, or Plterations and
renewals of existing installations shall be made in compliance with
the provi�ions of this ordinance.
B. In cases where such add.itions, alterations or extensions
are due to damage by fire, all parts repaired, altered or extended
s''�.11 be of a type required by this ordinance.
10. Outside �Tork. No open wiring requiring more than one
set of knobs or insulators to each circuit shall be in�talled on the
outside of buildin�s. Knobs or ineulators shall be. of a solid type
�.nd nails or spikes shall not be considered as adequate support for
such knobs or insulators. All open v�iring shall have the minimum
clearances as cont».ined in the Electrical Safety Orders as herein
adopted.
11. Size of Service Conduit. The minimum size of con-
cealed service wiring oonduit shall not be lees tha.n one and one=
quarter ineh (l�;°) trade size.
Note; Udhere one and one-quarter inch (14") raceway is installed, it
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is recornraended that spa.ce be provided at the distribution center for
future protective ec;uipment equal to the snace required for one hun-
dred ampere (100 amp.) Eervice sw�itch, �
The ninimur� size exposed service wiring conduit shall not
be less than that required for the size of service conduit installed
therein.
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The minimum size service conductor shall not be less than
�o. 8 A. l�d. G. and of a type approved by the servin�• utility.
12. L�ethod of Installation of Service. Ever3� service
sh�ll be installed in rigi� metal conduit and in accordance v�ith rule
number 11 of this Section and all service equipment conduits and
fittings installed on the exterior of any building sb.all be�listed
and approved by a recog•nized testing laboratory as rainti�
13. Two and Three 59ire Services. Al1 sin�le pr.ase li��hting
loads of leas than 3500 watts or not more than two (2) ci.rcuita may
be served by two (2) wires. Greater loads tha_n 3500 watts shall be
served 'uy three wires. ';dhere an installation has been wired and
arranged f'or three-wire service, no t wo-��ire energ.y supply or two-
wire service shall be connected tr,ereto ��ithout the written ap�oroval
obtair_ed in advance froni the Building C�fficial.
14. Location of Service Hea.ds. Seruice heads shall be
located on the ��all nearest the utility comnany lines or poles, not
less than ten feet (10 ft) above the ground anc3 not less than three
fee (3 ft.) from any door or window, even with or sli��htly above,
the second f loor ceiling line but not to exceed tu�enty-five feet
(25 Pt.), and in a location approved by the servin� utility. In
addition, all service he�.ds sha.11 be located at least one foot (1 ft.)
above the point of attachment of service drops.
15. O�ission of b4ain Service Switch. In buildings served
at not over 150 volts to �;round, a sin�le set of service entrance
conductors may be run to not to exceecl six (6) sets of service
equipment on a residential oecupancy and not to exceed four (4) sets
of service equipment on any other occupancy, if grouped at the point
of entrance. For any otner occupancy, or installa.tions involving
more than these or supplied at over 150 volts to ground_, the entire
current shall be taken through one ma.in service switch. No service
s�itch shall be located more than six Yoot six inches (6 ft. 6 inches)
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to the l�andle in the ON position above the floor or ground level.
Not �o exceed 25 feet of unfused service conductors shall enter or
be run !��ithin eny occupancy.
16. Voltage Drop. Every interior system of wiring for
light and heat installation shall be so installed as not to exceed
three per cent (3�0) volta�e drop over all and for pov!rer installation
not to exceed five per cent (5°,%) voltage drop over �.11, based on
allowable load. Yard lighting installation may be installed so as
not to exceed five per cent (5%) voltage drop over all.
17. Branch Circuits Requirements.
A, Eaci1 single family dwelling and each occupancy of �
multi-family ciwelling supplied with electric lighting shall have at
ieast one (1) fifteen ampere (15 amp.) and one (1) twenty ampere
(20 amp.) circuit.
B. Fifteen ampere (15 amp.) circuits shall supply general
lighting only.
C. Tvaenty a�pere (20 amp.) circuits shall suoply general
appllance outlet circuits and convenience outlet circuits.
D. Ea.ch single f amily dwellin�, or each occupanc�r of a
multi-family dwelling, shall have not leas than one (1) general
lighting branch circuit.
E. Each single family dwelling or each occupancy of a
multi-family dwelling shall have not less than one (1) general
appliance circuit rated at twenty amperes (20 amp.) on which not to
excee� eight (8) a.ppliance cutlets may be installed. In dwelling
occuoancies general appllance branch circuits which supply outlets
in any bath without a fixed heating facility, kitchen, laundry,
pantry, dining room, and breakfast room, shall not supply any other
outlets unless there are lesa than eight (8) outlezs in any one
occupancy.
F. Each single family dwellin�, or each occupancy of a
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multi-family daelling having over five hundred so,uare feet (500 sq.ft.)
of floor area in any one occupancy shall have ftt least one twenty
ampere (�'0 �mp.) convenience outlet circuit eupplyin� current to out--
lets as required elsevahere by this ordir.ance.
G. Garbage disposa2 units, dish vaashers, spin dry clothes
washer, motors rated over 1/3 h.p. or any fixed appliance or device
rated 1000 W. (1 K.W.) or more, shall be installed on a separate
appliance branch circuit.
H. All appliance circuit outlets shall have provided and
installed receptacles rated not less than te�enty amperes (20 arnp.).
All such receptacles installed as required at the location of any
laundry tray, or in any location where �ortable workin�� tools may
be attached thereto, shall be of a polarized type having one point
permanently and.effectivel,.v grounc�ed in an approved manner.
I. In all residentia.l ocazpancies, con�Tenience oui;lets
and recept�.cles shall be provided and installed in each and every
service porch, Gun room, breakfaet room or nook, dining room, bath-
room, bedroom and living room, located so that at no point on �.ny
�ra.11 shall it be a greater distance than ten feet (10 ft.), measured
horizontally along the b�se, to a convenience outlet. In addition,
a convenience outlet ahall be provided and installed a.t the location
of every range, refrigerator, washing machine or laundry tray, iron-
ing board and any portable electrical device or appliance.
J. Each and every liv�.ble room, includin� closets, shall
ha,ve at least one general lighting outlet rated not less than required
elsewhere in this ordinance. In closets, the limhtinG outlet snall
be placed on the wall over the door, or may be located on the ceil-
ing if operated bv a wall switch, door switch or ceiling pull switch.
Drop cords shall not be installed in closets. All closets, except
wardrobe type iA�ith sliding doors, sha.11 have a light outlet. Living
rooms and bedrooms may be excepted provided one (1) or raore outlets,
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other than those required as convenience outlets, are provided �na
controlled by an accessible wall switch.
K. A� least a continuity of �oth light and utility cir-
cuits shall be provided and installed to each and every livable room
E��ithin the load limits of each circuit.
L. All branch circuit conductors installed at outlets
shall be safely and mechanically spl?ced so that not more tl�a.n the
required number of conductors shall be attached to Qny electrical
device.
18. Cireuit Ratir.gs in Dwellings.
A. On � two-wire and on each sid_e of a tnree-:vire gener�l
lighting branch circuit, the total connected load shall not exceed
fifteen amperes (15 amp.)
B. On any tv�o-wire, or on each side of a three-�vire ccn-
venience outlet branch circuit, the total connection of lo�.d �hall
not exceed twenty amperes (20 amp.).
19. Iutinimum i�ire Size. For the supuly of current to
general appliance and convenience outlet circuits, no conductor smaller
tha.n No. 12 A. W. G. «irp ehall be installed. No convenience outlet
or appliance shall be installed or operated on a general lig�hting
branch circuit �,t any time in any occupancy,
20. Heating appliances in Dwellings. �ny heating appli-
ance in a dwelling, rated at more tha,n 1650 watts, shall be wired_ for
less than 200 volts. '�Ihere the voltage to ground exceeds 150 volts,
the ecnductors to suaY� heatin� a,ppliances shall be installed in a
metal protected system. If such heating appliance is porta.ble, the
receptacle shall be of suitable capacity. In duellings and apart-
nent houses, two or more fixed air heating appliances, rated at not
less than 1650 �va.tts each and operated at not less than 230 volts,
may be installed on a heavy duty heater branch circt:it, protected by
a sin�le set of overload protective devices provided the total con-
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nected load does not exceed thirty-five amperes (35 amp.) per con-
ductor. Heavy duty hea�er bra.nch circuits may b2 ttvo-erire derived
fron either a 115-230 volt single-phase source or � 230 volt three-
phase source; or they may be three-phase three-wire derived from a
three-phase 230 volt source. The tap from such circuit to the heat-
ing appliance shall in no case be less than No. 12 A. VJ. wire nor
over eighteen inches (18'�) in length. Al1 ungrounded conductors
shall be switched at each heating appliance. Only those conductors
supplyin� a fixed heater shall enter a heater enclosure; all such
conductor� shall enter through th� bottom of such enclosure. This
subdivisian shall not be construed to permit heaters for different
�.pa.rtments or occupancies being connected to the same circuit.
21. Transformers. Bell, furnace or low volta�e control
transformers shall be installed in a�rounded metal can or in a separ-
abe compartment of a distribution panel located at the distribution
center, on a sepa.rate circuit or on any branch circuit and provided
with an isolating switch. All transformers rated at 50 watts or 24
volts or over shall have secondary fuses.
22. ti�ater heaters, S��e Heaters and Air Conditionin�.
Demand factors may be applied to reduce the size of services, feeders,
and sub-feeders in d�vellin�s and apartment houses sup�lying the fol-
lowing ty�es of load: water heaters, space heaters and air condition-
ing� devices of 2000 watts or over as £ollows:
No, of Units ��emand
1-2 100
3-5 85
6-10 ��
11-20 60
21-35 50
36- 60 40 •
01-100 35
Over 100 30
23. Computation of Lightin� Load. The minimum lighting
loac) shall be com�outed in accordance with table belotiv as follows3
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(1) ��ultiply the u�atts per square foot (Column B) for the
build_ing or occupancy being• considered by the total floor area. i::-
volved, deterrnined in accorctance with Column C.
(2) Then apply the demand factors (Column D) for the
respective i�attages As specified in Column C to the load deternined
by Column A.
(3) 'Phe floor area shall be determined by the outside
dimensions of the builc�ing or occupancy, and the number of floors,
not_includinQ� cellars, unfinished attics, open porches and other
spaces in dwellings not used as living quarters.
The unit-valu�s and demand-factors given in the followin�
table are basec? on a.verage load conditions. If at a.n;� time it is
faund that tne feeder conductors will be, or are, overloFded., tbey
sl�all be increased to comply with the table of safe carrvin� cap�,cities.
6 B C D E
4Vattage pased �°Tatts per out-
Watts per on Area j� in Dernand let or Outlets
Type of Bld�. S q.Ft. _ Served F actor per circuit
Sinele family
dwelling� 100 12,
Tu�ulti-f amily 100 12
Apartment houses l�pt. 1 to 4 inc. 100 12
with provisions t�pt. 5 to 10 inc. 80
for cooking by A�ot. 11 to 40 inc. 60
tenants Apt. 41 or over 50
Hotel 2 ].0,000 or less 100 12
Over 10,000 but not
- more than 50,000 80
Over 50,000 70
Store 3 Entire wattage 100 200 watts
Office Bldg. 2 20,000 or less 100 200 cratts
Over 20,000 70 2.00 watts
Industrial
Commercial
(loft) bldg. 2 Entire �vattage 100 8
Gara�e 1 Ei�tire wattage 100 8
Hcspital 3 19,OQ0 or less 100 200 watts
Over 19,000 60
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� B C D E
�vattage ba.sed 'v�latts per out--
�Natts per on Area �/� in Demand let or Outlets
�e of Bld�, Sq. Ft. Served _ Factor _per circuit
School 3 15,000 or less 100 300 watts
Over 15,000 ?5
Storage
�Varehouse 1 12,500 or less 100 12
Over 1�,500 50
All others 2 Entire wattage 100 12
Any other buildino or occupancy �r apparatue requirino spec-
ial circuits not provided for in the above table, the specific load
to be served_ shall be used in determining the size of feeders.
24. Computation of Lo�ds. The coi,?putation of all loads
shall be tre sum oY the specific loads served but not lesa tha.n the
minirnum loads specified, except that the demand factors in the table
below may be applied as indicated.
FEEDERS
Type of Bldg. RIinimum Wattage Demand-Factor °jo
_ per circuit _
Residential occupancies 1500 watts lst circuit 100
(other ti�an hotels) 1000 watts all others
Al1 other occupancies 1000 �vatts 100
Other fee�_ers for groups
of apts 1 to 4 inc. 1500 watts lst circuit 80
1000 vratts all others
5 to 10 inc. " ° 70
11 to 40 inc. ° F� 60
41 and over �' " 50
Iri no case sha.11 the feeder supplying an occupancy be
smaller than No. 10 A. '+'. G. wire.
25. Demand-Factor for Electric Ranges, Services, Sub-
feeders and Bran ch Circuits. The values in the table below apply
to one or more cooking and ba,kin� appliances but are not applicable
to other appliances.
Column I Column II
Ra.nges over 1650 watts Ranges over
No. of Ran�es and under 3500 watts_ 3500 watts
'�1 100 80
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No. of R<:�nges Colu�n I Column II
Ranges over 1650 watts R� n;es over
and.under 3500 watts 3500 �vatts
2 75 65
3 70 55
4 66 50
5 62 45
6 59 43
7 56 40
8 53 36
9 51 35
10 49 34
11 4? 32
12 45 32
13 43 32
14 41 32
15 40 32
16 39 28
1? 38 28
18 37 28
19 36 ?8
20 35 28
21 34 26
2� 33 26
23 32 26
24 31 26
25 30 26
^ 6- 30 30 24
31-40 30 22
41-50 30 20
51-60 30 18
61 and over 30 16
# All rangea shall be figured at 10,000 watts unless letter is
filed by owner, or agent, requestin� that range be wired for less
than 10 K.W.
26. Commercial, Store, and R4arket Buildings. Comraercial
and store buildinga shall be v�ired for general li�;hting as requiring
a minimum of 3 watts per square foot of floor space in salesrooms,
display rooms, offices and other rooms devoted to similar purpos�s.
All other spaces shall be wired as rec�uiring i watt per squa.re foot.
In addition to the above circuit capacity shall be provicled to an
accessible location at each store windo�* for 200 rvatts per lineal
foot o�' glass measured `norizont211y at the base of the windovr.
An aopliance outlet circuit shall be run to the front o£
each store building and outlets located in or near all show windows
or f'ront openin�s. Not to exceed four (4) such outlets sY�all be
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installed on any one circuit,
Conr,lercial buildinas may be equipped with convenience
outlets as per their requirements with not to exceed 8 units
connected to each circuit.
Vlhere there are no sro� windows, extra circuit capacity
shall be provided to an outlet just back of each possible shoai
windoti� location a.nd circuit capacity in con�uit �nd, panel for such
window circuits.
t� sign circuit snall be provided and installed to an
accessible location at trie front of all commercial and store building
occupancies. The sign circuit and/or outlet snall be controlled
by a sv�itch looated �aithin sight of the sign and�or outlet.
Not to exceed four (4) transformers or 1650 V. A. shall
be connected to any one such circuit. All tr�nsformers shall com-
p13T ���ith item 30.
�ranch circuit protective devices shall be located Iid
�.nd FOR all such occupancie� a.s required in item 27.
27. Locatic�n of Branch Circuits Protective Devices.
Branch circuit protective devices sYiall be installed Iid and FOR
each occupancy. Idothin� contained in this ord_inance shall i�e deemed
or construed to permit the installation of any electrical aevice out-
let, or c�rcuit, in �ny occupancy where the control of or the pro-
tection for are not accessible to the occupant at all times.
No part of any circuit shall supply electrical energy
to more tr.an one (1) occupancy.
2�. Computation of Load Currents. Current carryin� capa-
city for various voltages shall be computed as follows2 Line vol-
tage between 100 and 125 shall be computed as 120 volts; line vol-
tage �betwesn 210 and 250 shall be computed as 240 volts. Three-
phase four-uire ligilting shall be computed as 120/208 volts.
29. Err�ergency and Exit Lighting Requirements.
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A. Exit Illuminati�n: Exits shall be illumina.ted at
a11 tirnes vrith light having• an intenaity of not less than one foot
caizdle �t floor level.
�. Exit Sign�: Fver�r exit d_oorwa�* from an area �vith
an occupant load of more than one hundred (100) persons shall be
marked dirith an exit sign. Exit sign letters �hall be green a.nd at
least five inches (5") high.
C. Illumination of Signs: Exit si�ns in every Group �1
occupancy, Group B, Division 1 and 2 occupancy; Group D occu� ncy;
Group F occupancy with an excess of 1000 persons, as defined by the
tJniform Building Code, sh�ll be li�hted with ttivo (2) separate lamps
of at least 20 watt ca.pacity on separate circuits, one such circuit
being separate from general lighting• and supnlied by an Emergency
Lie�htin; Service of �roup classes ^equired by the authority en-
forcin� this ordinance.
D. Emergency Service:
a. Class A Emergency Service shall mean a separate
and independent service used exclusively to supply
emergency li�;hts, exit lights or emergency e�uipment
required ay this o?�dinance, or any ordinance or order,
and wnich service is supplied by one of the following
methods:
l. By a different serving agency than that supply--
ing the general lighting or equipment.
2. By different primary mains Prom the same or
different sub-station than the main� sv.opl,yin� the
general li�htin� or equi�ment.
To serve all Group A occupancies.
b, Class B Emergency Service shall mean an approved
storage battery used exclusively to supply emergency
lig•hts, exit lights or emergency equipment required
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by th.i5 ordinance and which com�lies with the
following• reqtiirements:
l. Hae capacity to supply all euch li�hts and
equipment for one (1) hour and still have a termina.l
voltage of not less than one and three quarters
(1-3/4) volts per cell.
2. Is connected to a. trickle charger located on the
same premises which rrill a�aintairi maximum charge
w�hen battery is not supplying ener�y.
3. Is connected_ to a generator or rectifier located
on the premises rahich ��ill fully rechar�e it to a
terminal volt�.�e of one and three quarters {1-3/4)
volts in not to exceed sixteen (16) hours.
4. Is maintained to comply with the foregoing
requirements as lon� as it supplies such lie•hts or
equipment.
To aerne all Group E occupancies.
c. Class C Emergency Service shall mean a branch or
tap f rom a main service and connected thereto on the
supply side o� every service switch for such main
service and which branch or tap is used exclusively
to suppl,y e�nergency lights, exit lights or emergency
equipment required by this ordinance.
To serve a.11 otY?er occupancies.
30. Gaseous Tube Li;�-hting and Signs.
A. It shall be unla.vaful for �.ny pe�son, firm or corpor-
ation to do or cause to be done any electrical wirin� or to install
any electrical lighting to be used in connection with any si�n or
street clock without first obtaining fror� the �uild_ing Official a.
permit in �,uriting so to do, and_ payina� tt�erefor the Yees prescribed
by this ordinance and the ordinance regulating the inGtallation,
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arran�erlent, alteration, use and operation of electrical �iring,
fixtures, and other electrical appliances in ouilding a.nd other
structures in the City of Lynwood.
B, Ea.ch fluorescent fixture, mercury vapor fixture, or
hio�h volta�e gas tube lio•ht or sign shall be provided witi� � rixed
name-?�late, Iegible after installation, vrnich shall correctly state
the manuf'�cturer's n�me or tra.de-mark, and tt voltage, a�:npera�e,
i�V.r�, total wattage a.nd nower factor. 1Vo such equipment s_�all be
installed irl uhich tne po���er factor is less than 90;�, All above
listed °quioment shall have Under�vriter�' Laboratory la�el or
recognized testing• la,boratory label. Everv such li.��ht or si�n shall
be effectively �rounded, either by a permanent a.nd approved metallic
connection to a grounded conduit system or by a flexible approved
cord one (1) conductor of which shall 'oe a �round_ing ecnductor con-
nected to a separate blade of a polarized a.ttachntent cap in such a
�anner that a groundin�� connection 5_s made .•rhen such cap is �nserted
into a polarized plug,
C. Tra.nsformers and inductive controller sh�.11 be instal-
led in a rsieatherproof inetal uox. This box shall be of the same
gauge metal as the face of the sign, shall be one and one-half inches
(1�7 f'rom anST combustible material and the terminals one anc? one-ha.lf
inches (1�") f'rom the metal of �he box, The primary circu.it of each
transformer shall be protected by ite individu�,l fuse� not to ex-
ceed ten amperes (10 amp.).
D. 4�lire9 shall be apvroved for the voltage to v!rhich sub-
,jecte�. All v�ires not in sign structure shall be installed in rigid
conduit. High potential wires insid_e the structure shall be in
raceway of the sane ga.u�e metal As the sign face, in rigid metal
conduit or a clearance of one and one-half inches (1�°) sha.11 be
m�.intained between conductors of the low-�roltage systsm and_ hi�h
tension wires. High voltage leads to electrodes shall be r��idlSr
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supported by insulating bush5.ngs and so held as to provide one and
one-half inches (l�"} between cable and electrode connections and
grounded metal at oa° near the electrode.
E. Glass tube elements sh� ll be insulated from ground
by approved insulatlon, and shall be enclosed in rigid metal con-
duit when passin� throu�h any wall. The rigid metal con�uit used
throu�h P�alls shall be securely fastened insid.e and outside by
�pproved lock nuts and bushings.
F. Electrodes shall be separated fro� a grounded point
by not less than one and one-half inches (l�'�) of air space and
shall be suitably supported or shall be protected bSr an insulating
tube apnroved £or tne voltage i�nressed upon it.
G. Back of electrodea shall be tetall5r enclosed in metal
of 26 ��ug�e or greater thickness,
H. Conn�ctions for electrodes shall be rnade of an
approved mechanical connector.
I. No live metal parts «ill be approved ��here 2xposed
to accidental contact.
J. tifter any si�n is ir.stalled, inspection department
must be notiYied and no installation of this type shall be ener�ized
until written approval is given.
K. All neon sign tubing shall be fastened to �etal letters
or a metal trough only. Aard wood letters �ay be used provided
tubinQ is not fastened to the letter. j�ood letters �ay be used
for ba,ek flash signs provided the �ubin�� does not come v�ithin two
inch�s (2") of the wood. .
L. High voltag�e transformers shall not be mounted or
installed in any attic or enclosed space that doe� not have at least
five feet (5�) of unobstructed vertical clearance from craR�l hole or
door into attic to the place where transformers are installed.
P,�. Sign contractors will be required to take out per;nita
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and pay the necessary fee for tY�e transformer and will be allov�ed
to make all primary and secondary connections to the sion provided
rig•id met�.l conduit only is used on the exterior of the buildin�
and there is a sign circuit available on the exterior of the build-
ing. If a circuit is not available on the exterior of the building,
it �=aill be required that a licensed electrical contra.ctor install
this circuit. -
lv. Transformers designed for 110 volts primary sh�,ll
not be conizected to any single phase system in which the neutral
is not grounded at the service, or any three �hase systein of more
than 125 volts betu�reen terminals. This will not prohibit the use
of 250 volt primar.y u�inding.
Section 6
1. Permits. No electrical equipment shall be ins�tal�ed
arithin or on any building, structure or premises, publicly or
orivately owned, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in
any sucn existin�; equipment without first securing a permit there-
for fron the Building Official, except as provided in Section 1
hereof, and except that no permit v:�ill be required to execute any
of the clasties of electrical v�.�ork specified in the followin� para.-
graphs (a) to (c) inclusive.
a.. iv!inor re�air vrork, the replaceMent of lamps or the
connection of portable electrical equipment to suitable permanently
installed receptacles.
. b. The provisions of this ordinance shall not applf 'to
installations used by electricity supply, rail;vay or coc�rnunication
utilities in the exercise of their functions as a utility.
c. The installation, alteration or repair of electrical
equipment installed by or for an electricity supply agency for the
use of such ag•ency in the generation, transmission, dietribution or
metering of electricity. Application for such permit, describing
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the work to be done, shall be made in ��r?ting to the �uilding
Official by th2 person, firm or corporation in4tallin� the v�ork,
The a_��lication shall be accompanied by such pla.ns, snecifications
and schedules as ma3* be necessary to determine whether the installa-
tion as described will be in conformity with tl�e requirements o£ this
ordin�.nce. If it sriall be found that tne inst�ll�tion as d.escribed
will conform with all leg�al requirements, and if the apnlicant has
complied ti*:ith the provisions of this ordinance, a permiti for such
installation shall be issued. No deviaticil may be made from the
installation d.escribed ir. the permit urithout the �vritten apprcval
of the ruilding Official.
In lieu of an individual permit for eacb_installation
or alteration, an annua.l permit shall, upon application therefor,
be iasued to any person, f"irm or corporation regularly emplo5rin�
one or rnore electricians for the insta.11ation, alteration and main-
tenance of electricr�l equipment in or on buildin�s or pretnises ov��ned
er occupied Uy the applicant for the permit. The ar�plication ic�r
this annu�l p�rmit shall be made•in v�ritin�• to the Buil�ing Official
and shall contain a description of the pre�nises on which the �uork
is to be done under the permit.
'saithin not rnore than fifteen (i5) days followin� tl�ie end
of each calendar month, tl�e person, firm or corporation to ��:�j!zich an
annual permit i� issued shall transmit tio the Fuild,ing Ufficial a
report of a11 electrical work which hAS been done under the z.nnual
permit during the precedin� month.
The person, firm or corporation to ��nich sn annual permit
is issued shall keep a record of all electrical equipment installed
under said perrait, and the Building pfficial shall have access to
such records. Each a.nmaal permit sha.11 expire on June 30th of the
year in which it is issued.
2. Owner's Permit. Any permit req�zired by this ord.inance
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may oe issued to an,y person to do any constrizct� on or urork reJu-
lated by this ordin�.nce in a single family dwelline� usec� excliz�ively
for livin�; purpo�es including the usual acces�orv buildin�s and
quarters in connection �t�ith such buildin�s in the event th�t any
such person is the uona fide owner of any such d�xrell�.n�� a.nd_ accessory
buildino�s and quarters, and that the sane are occupied by or desig•ned
to be occupied by said owner, provided that saic� ovaner shall per-
sonally purcrae,e all mater.ial and sha.11 p�rsonally perform a.11
labor in connection therewith. No electrics.l ���ork for �vt�.ich a permit
ie req_uired shall be commenced in any buildinb or premises until a
pe?�;i1it �o c7o such work shall have been first obtained,
Section 7
1. Fees for Permits and Inspections, Before an�r permit
is granted for the installation or �lteration of electrical equip-
ment, the person,firm or corporation making the application for
such permi,t shall pay tc the Citv Clerk a f ee in such amount as is
specified below.
For is�uing ;�ermits..... ................... .
. ...�1.00 each
�Nhere additional outlets or equipment have not
been includ_ed in original permit or additional
fixtures have not been included in original fix-
ture permit, an auxiliary permit Pee of............50
Plu� regular fee for each outlet and
flxture -- 1 to 25 inc1..,,,..10 each
Over 25............05 each
, For wiring outlets at which current is used or
controlled except services, sub-feeders and.
meter outlets ... ...............1 to 25 inc1.......10 each
Over 25............05 each
For fixturea cor�pleted vrith sockets or other
lamp holding devices............1 to ?5 inc1.......10 each
Over 25...... ....05 each
For continous trough or Pixturea designed for
end to end mounting, ea.ch 4 ft... ..................10 each
For each mator of not more than � h,p ..............25 each
Por each rnot��' of more than � h.p, but not more
than 2 h.p ...............50 e�?ch
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For each motor of more than 2 h.p, but not more
than 5 h.p..................1.00 e�ch
For each motor of` more than 5 h.p, but not more
than 15 h.p.................1.50 each
For each mctor of more than 15 h.p, but not more
than 50 h.p .................2.50 each
For each motor ef more than 50 h.p, but not more
than 200 h.o................5.00 each
For each motor of more than 200 h.p, but not more
than 500 h.p ............. .10.00 each
For each motor of more than 500 h.�. but not more
than 1000 h.p ..............15.00 each
For each motor of rnore th�n 1000 h.p............20.00 each
r^or each generator, transformer or v:elder each
K.V.�a. cap�.city sha.11 be considered as 1 h,p.
in a motor
ror each motor-generator �et or f requency cha.nger,
fee charged sh�11 be 75j�� �reater th�,n for motor alone.
For each moving of notors, generators, transPormers
or welders, upon whioh a final certificate has
already been issued by the Buil�ing OfPiclal, a Pee
e�ual to 75 ;�, of the fee required for new equi�ment
when reinstalled on the same premisea.
For ea.ch mercury arc lamp and equipment,,........1.50
ror each projection m2chine or stereopticon......1.50
For each range or heater insta.11�.tion ..............25
For working lights in build_ings in course of con-
str�uction or undergoing repairs, or �vhere tem-
porary lighting is to be used:
100 lamps or less.. .....................50
101 lamps and not over 300 ............ .75
301 lamps and not over 600........... ,1.25
601 lar�ps and not over 1000...........2.00
1001 lamps and over ....................002 each
t�or electric signs, luminous gas type or outline
lightin�, each tr�.nsformsr. ........................?5
�'or each X-ray unit and its ap�urtenances........2.00
For each rectifier and synchronous converter,
Per K. VJ .................25
ror each 2xtra inspection m�de necessary by
,defective workmanship and_ mater121s ..............1.�0
For inspection of any electrical equipment for
which no fee is herein prescribed for time con-
sumed.. ...........................................2.00
per hr,
with minimum charge of......... .................1.00
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Upon failure to make application and take out a
permit by the second work day a£ter commencin� work,
permit fee a.nd inspection �'ees shall be twice re�u-
lar amount.
i�?o permit shall be issued to an�T person, firm or
corporation ar political subdiv?sion unless a.11
f ees due a re paid. in �ull.
Failure to take out a permit a.nd pay fees therefor
within 72 hours after commencing ��ork ehall be
de�emed evidence of violation of the provisions of
this ordinance.
A fee of �20.00 shall be paid for each annual
�.�aintenance Electrician pernit at the time when
such permit is issued. Fees for all nee� work
installed under such permit since date of last
previoue inspection shall be naid, accordinb to
above schedule, at time when such work is inapected;
these fees shall be in addition to fee paid at time
when annual pernit is issued.
Section 8_ Inspection and Certif'icates. Upon the com-
pletion of any installation of electrical equibment which has been
made under a. permit other than an annual permit, it shall be the
duty of the person, Pirm or corporation making tY1e installation to
notify the Etuilding Official e��ho shall inspect the installation as
soon thereafter as practicable.
4dlhhen tne Building Cfficial finds the installation to be
in conf'orniity with the provisions of this ordinance, he ahall issue
to the Person, firm or corporation making the installation a certi-
�icate of appronal, with duplicate copy for delivery to the owner,
authorizin� the use of the installation and connection to the supply
of electricity and shall send e�ritten notice of such authorization
to the agency supnlying the electric service.
e+lhen a certificate of ap�roval is issued authorizing tlze
connection and use of a temporar,y installation, such c,ertificate
shall be issued to expire at a time to be stated therein, a.nd shall
be revocable by the Building Official for cause.
iilhen any electrical equipment authorized by a permit or
an annual permit is to be concealed a.gainst inspection by the per-
manent pla_ce�ent of parts of a buildinp, the person, firm or corpora-
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tion installin� the equipment shall n��tify the Building Official
and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has been in-
spected �nd_ approved by the r�uil.din�; Official, or until twen�y-four
(24•� hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays or helidays, shall have
elapse� from the time of such notification; provided that on la.r�e
installations, wrere the concealment of equipment proceeds contin-
aously, the �erson, firm or corporation insta.11ing the electrical
equipment shall �ive tt�e �uild.ing Official due nctice a.nd inspec-
tions shall be made periodically durin� the progress of the work.
At regular intervals the Buildin� OfPicial shall visit
all premises crh_ere vrork may be doi�e und.er an annual pernit and shall
inspect a.11 electrical equipment installed under such a perrnit since �
the date of his last previous inspection, and upon the expiration
of the annual permit sha.11 issue a certific�,te of epproval for
such ��7ork a5 is found to be in confornity v�ith the provisions of
this ordinance, after the fee required bv Section 7 hereof has been
p�id.
NOTE: The interval between inspections sh�.11 depend
upon the amount mnd eharacter of the work being one on the a.nnual
permit.
If upon inspection the installation is not f ound to be
fully in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance, the
�uilding Official shall at once forward to the perGon, firm or co_r-
noration ma.kin� the installation a��ritten notice stating the defects
which have been found to exist.
Section 9: Connection to Installa.tions. Except wY.ere
,vork is done under an annual permit, it shall be unlaw�ul for �.ny
person, firm or corporation to make connection from a eu�ply of
electricity, to supply electricity to any electrical equipment, or
to use or opera.te equipment, for the installation of which a permit
is required., or which has been disconnected or ordered to oe d.iscon-
ected by the Building Cfficial, until such conneetion or u�e has been
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authoriz2d b�r the BuildinU� Official,
Section 10: Penalties. �ny persan, firm or corpora.tion
viola.tin�, any of the provisions of tl�is ordinance sha.11 be dee�ed
guilt;� of �.� misd.emeanor a.nd upon conviction thereof shall be punish-
able ,b�� a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars (�'500.00) or
imprisonment in the ��it�T Jail of the City of Lynv��ood or the County
Jail of Los �ngeles Coi�nty, State of California, for a period of
time not to exceed six raonths, or by both such fine and imprison-
�ent.
EacY�� such person, firm or corporation sh�.11 be deemed
�uilty o� a separate offense for every day during any nortion of
r��hich viol�?tion of a.ny provieion of this ord_in�nce is committed,
continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and
ahell be punishable thereYor as provid_ed by t'riis ordinance.
Section 11: Liability for Damages. Tnis ordinance shall
not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any
party ou�nin�, operatin,, contr.ollin� or installinT any electrical
equipment for dar,iages to pereons or to property caused by any de-
fect therein, nor shall the City of Lynr�!ood or any officer or employee
of aucri city be held �.s aseumin� such liability by .reason of the in-
spection or reinspection autnorized herein or the certificate of
approval issued as herein provided, or b;r reason oP the approval or
disapprov�l of any equipment authorized herein.
Section 12: '7alidity. If a.ny section, Gub-section, Gen-
tence, clause, or phra�e of tnis o?�dina�zce is for �ny reason held
to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remainin�r portione of thie ordinance. Tne City Council of
the City of Lynwood_ hereby declares that it PJOUZC� have passed this
ordinance and each section, sub-section, sentence, clause or phrase
thereof irrespective of' the fact that any one or �ore section, suir
sections, sentences , clauses or phrases be declared uncons*itutional.
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Section 13: Repeal of Conflicting Ordinanees. Ordin�nces
�umbers 7, llu, 365, 371, �93 and al7_ ordinances or parts of
ord.inances conflicting �rith the provisions of this ordinance are
nere�y repealed.
Seetion 14: The City Clerx snall certify to the passage
and adontion of this ordinance and shall caizee the same to be pub-
lished or.ce in �he Lyn�j�ood Press, a �vee�ly newspaper �ublished,
printed, and circula.ted in the City of Lynwood, Calif orni�, and
which said newspaper is hereby desig•n�.ted for that purpose.
PASSED and ADO�"PED this 18th day of Novernber, 1947.
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P4AYOR OF TH CITY OF LYNvY00D
ATTE3T:
LERK, C : QF Ly Pdl�' OOD
�STAT� G':� CAL?FORI�?TA )
��UUN�r� Gh� LOS .!`.PdGL'LT:� ) ss
C I'1'Y OF T_,YNWOOD )
I, the undersigr.�d, City Cle.r'� of the Citf c°
Lynwo^d, Galifo?'nia, do hereby cer'�ify that �ha abcve
and fo_ Or�in�.nce was duly adopted b; che G�t;*
Council of said City at a �— —�—� reguiwr
meetin; thereof held in the City Hall of sai� City
on the 18�h day �f__ Nove�ber , 1�47 ar.�
_r_asse� by the follov::.nb votea
AYEia C�liNCII�TvIE:ta Dotq, Je na�n, S hroek i
Willard, and Wi lliams.
NOES: COUNCILIvIEN None. ___
ABSENT : COUPIC II,IIEN N one .
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