File #: 19-3138    Version: Name: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code and its Local Amendments
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/2/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/10/2019 Final action: 6/10/2019
Title: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code and its Local Amendments
Sponsors: Joe Smolinski, Wade McLaurin, Paul Coker
Attachments: 1. Electrical Code Ordinance 2017, 2. Exhibit A

Title

Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code and its Local Amendments

 

Requested Action

Approve the Ordinance adopting the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code and its local amendments.

 

Recommendation

Adopt the Ordinance establishing the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code and its local amendments as the official electrical code of the City of Mansfield, Texas.

 

Description/History

The Code Review Committees of the Regional Codes Coordinating Committee (NCTCOG) has reviewed the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and has also produced a set of regional amendments. The National Code and regional amendments were recommended for adoption by cities to promote area-wide uniformity and consistency.

 

Justification

Adoption of the National Electrical Code and its amendments will provide for an updated standard for construction minimums within the city to ensure safety, health, welfare and protection of the citizens of Mansfield.

 

Funding Source

N/A

 

Prepared By

Wade McLaurin, Director of Building Services, 817-276-4222