Ordinance 034-1995
Building Official
ORDINANCE No. 034 -1995
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION-
ERS OF MONROE COUNTY, ADOPTING THE 1995 EDI-
TION OF THE MONROE COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE
SUPPLEMENT AS THE CODE SUPPLEMENT APPLICABLE
IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF MONROE COUNTY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HERE-
WITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Section 1.
Sections 6-l07(c), Monroe County
Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The 1995 Edition of the Monroe County Electrical Code Supple-
ment, is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code Supplement for the
unincorporated area of Monroe County".
Section 2.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of
this Ordinance shall not be affected by such invalidity.
Section 3.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in con-
flict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
said conflict.
Section 4.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be
included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County
of Monroe, Florida, as an addition or amendment thereto, and
shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform num-
bering system of the Code.
Section 5.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon receipt of official notice from the Office of the Secretary
of State of the State of Florida that this Ordinance has been
filed with said Office.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County" Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 20th day of September , A.D., 1995.
Mayor Shirley Freeman
Mayor Pro Tern Jack London
Commissioner Keith Douglass
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
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Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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EFFECTIVE DATE:
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1995
UNINCORPORATED MONROE COUNTY
ELECTRICAL CODE, and
SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ORD #0000-1995
Approved 00/00/95
-INTRODUCTION-
1.1. The purpose of this code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards
arising from the use of electricity.
1.2. This code is not intended as a design specification nor an instruction manual for untrained per-
sons.
1.3. This code presents only the minimum requirements for a safe electrical installation.
1.4. Where this code and any other code adopted by the Board of County Commissioners is in conflict,
the more stringent provision shall apply.
1.5. Definitions essential to the proper application of this code may be found in the current issue of the
National Fire Protection Association Code, pamphlet #70 (NFP A 70), also known as the National
Electrical Code (NEC),
2.0. Electrical Construction;
2.1. The Term "Electrical Construction" as used in this regulation, shall be held to include and
govern all work and materials used in installing, maintaining and/or extending a system of electri-
cal wiring for light, heat or power and all appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connec-
tion therewith, inside or attached to any building or structure, lot or premises,
2.2. "Maintenance Electrician" is an electrician who otherwise fits the definition of "maintenance
personnel" in Monroe County Code (MCC) ~6-56 and is NOT Authorized to install any new
electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, or power.
3.0. Application for Permit;
3.1. Before any electrical wiring or electrical apparatus or equipment for light, heat or power shall be .
installed or attached to any building or structure, either public or private within the limits of the
County, a written application for a permit to do so must be made to the County Building Depart-
ment; and a permit must be obtained.
3.2. The application shall be accompanied by a complete set of plans and specifications completely
describing all proposed electrical work.
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3.3. 'f.he plans must show size of main service in amperes, phases, over current protection size, wire
size- and type, conduit size, all subfeeds in amperes, phases, type and size of wire and size of
conduit, type of panel disconnects.
3.4. The plans must show the location of services and their disconnects, location of distribution
centers, and all panels, with a panel schedule of all circuits.
3.5. The plans must list all the special purpose outlets and fixed appliance circuits as may be neces-
sary in the opinion of the County Building Official to determine whether the installation as de-
scribed will be in conformity with the requirements of this regulation.
3.6. If it is found by the County Building Official that the installation as described will conform with
the requirements of this regulation, and if the applicant has complied with all of the provisions of
this regulation, a permit for such installation shall be issued by the County Building Official.
3.7. The permit when issued shall be limited to the installation as it is described in the application.
3.8. An application for service location, approved by the Power Company must be submitted when
making application for a permit.
4.0. Permits;
4.1. A permit will be required (pursuant to MCC Section 6-31) to do any electrical construction of any
character, install any electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment, or make any extensions or chan2es
to existing systems of wiring for light, heat, or power, within unincorporated Monroe County.
Work done by employees of Public Utility Companies, shall be exempt from this requirement,
when acting in their capacity as a Public Utility, and only for work up to the' 'Point of Service".
4.2. No permit is required on service calls involving normal maintenance or for repair, where the value
levels are below those set for "exempted work" in MCC S6-31(b)(2). Failure to pull permits will
be subject to the penalties set forth in the MC Code.
5.0. Inspection Fees;
5.1. Before any permit is issued for the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, devices, or equip-
ment, the person making application for such permit shall pay the County a fee, in the amount
specified by the Board of Commissioners in their current Permit Fee Resolution.
6.0. Construction and Materials;
6.1. All electrical construction and all material and appliances used in connection with the installa-
tion, maintenance, and operation, of any electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for light, heat,
or power within the limits of unincorporated Monroe County, shall conform to the rules and
regulations embodied in this regulation and any other as may be adopted. Any conflict in methods,
or materials specified in construction must be resolved by selecting the method of construction
which is most protective of safety to life or property.
6.2. Adherence to the latest current standards set forth in the National Electrical Code, as approved by
the American Standards Association, shall be prima facie evidence that an approved method was
used.
6.3. All electrical specifications not covered by this Code shall, at a minimum, comply with standards
set forth in the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
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7.0. Additions, Remodeling and Rewiring;
j .1. In i,nstallations where additions, remodeling, or alteration cause more than 50 % of the existing
wiring to be remodeled, exceeded or changed, a new service of a minimum of 100 Amp capacity
shall be required. A larger service shall be installed to meet load requirements if so indicated.
8.0. Temporary Wiring - When Permitted;
8.1. The County Building Official may issue permits for the installation and use of approved systems
of temporary wiring for light, heat, or power or for decorative lighting when proper application is
made for the same and there exists a reasonable necessity for such uses, provided that no such
temporary wiring shall be allowed to remain in service for a period longer than sixty (60) days
after the date ofthe permit, and that such temporary wiring shall not be dangerous to the safety of
life or property. Upon a showing of good cause, the County Building Official may renew this
permit.
8.2. A temporary electrical service needed for power tools, etc. while ajob is in progress is good for
the life of the building permit. If inadequate progress is being made, in that, required inspections
have not been made for 120 days, or if the temporary service is connected to any of the permanent
wiring in the building, or if anyone attempts to live in the building before a Certificate of Occu-
pancy is issued, the public utility will be notified to disconnect the service.
8.3. Temporary Service shall be a minimum of sixty (60) amperes.
8.4. The temporary service poles shall be well braced and a minimum of 4 " x 4" or equal, and at least
twelve feet (12') high, and the weather head must be located at least twelve feet (12') above grade.
If the service drop crosses a street or driveway, which is open to truck traffic, the minimum height
of the service pole shall be eighteen feet(18').
8.5. The electric meter shall be located between five (5) to six (6) feet above grade,
8.6. All equipment shall be National Electric Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) rated R-3
, 'raintight " .
8.7. All 120 volt receptacles shall have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection.
8.8. An eight foot(8') driven ground rod will be installed, with a minimum # 6 grounding electrode
conductor, stapled to the pole,
8.9. Temporary service must be located a minimum often feet(1 0') from a building or structure under
construction.
8.10. Temporary service that is used in violation of the Monroe County (MC) Code, the MC Electrical
Code, the land development regulations, or any other validly adopted development code, can be
disconnected without notice,
9.0. Conditions of Electrical Permit;
9.1. All wiring shall be done in accordance with approved plans and specifications. Any changes or
omissions in the wiring system from that shown on the approved plans must be approved by the
architect or engineer of record. The request for the approval of such changes shall be made by the
permit holder, and approved by the owner or his representative, in writing, or on "as built': plans,
or on a change order to the Building Official setting forth the changes and acknowledging accep-
tance of the responsibility for those changes.
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9.2. Al1Y person, firm, or corporation who fails to correct defective work within five (5) working days
, after having been duly notified of such defects, may not be issued any further permits by the
Building Official until said defects have been corrected, inspected, and approved.
9.3. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to energize any wiring system or portion
thereof until the electrical work has been inspected and approved, except for the minimum time
necessary for the Electrical Contractor and/or the Owner Builder to test their work. In multiple-
units, only one (I) unit at a time shall be energized and in no instance shall it be left energized
when the electrical contractor in charge leaves the job, or at the end of the working day. Both ends
of the wire used for testing are to be disconnected immediately when testing is finished.
9.4. Applications for permanent connections on a temporary basis must be pursuant to, and on a
county furnished application form.
9.5. Ifwork is concealed before inspection has been made and approved, MCC Section 6-44 shall
apply.
9.6. For work requiring a permit, where the permit has not been obtained, an "after the fact" permit
must be obtained and an "after the fact" permit fee will be charged,
9.7. Repeat violations of any sections of this code, after a warning has been issued, will warrant your
being brought before the licensing board to show cause why your license or permitting privileges,
should not be suspended.
9.8. There must be a licensed Monroe County, or State certified electrical contractor responsible for
any job where any electrical work is being done, except for a home owner doing his own work.
9.9. Home owners cannot employ any help, not even free help, without an electrical contractor being
responsible for the work.
9.10. All commercial electrical installations require a Licensed Monroe County, or State Certified
Electrical Contractor.
Except, as allowed under FS 489,0103(7), and MCC 6-55(7).
10.0. Main Service Disconnects;
10.1. Main service disconnects rated at two hundred-twenty five (225) amperes or less shall be
located adjacent to the service meter. Refer to 11,1, & 11,12.
10.2. The height of the main switch or breaker handle of the service disconnect, shall not be higher
than seven feet(7') nor less than four feet(4') from the ground or floor.
10.3. The minimum service for buildings under six hundred (600) square feet (when the indicated
load does not exceed 5,000 volt amperes), shall be a minimum of seventy amperes (70 Amps);
and the service conductors shall not consist ofless than three (3) #4 conductors.
10.4. All service equipment shall be located as required and approved by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (p.E.M.A.), or the local public utility company ifabove the flood plain,
10.5. No split-buss or parallel panels are to be used, unless approved in writing by the Building
Official prior to installation.
11.0. Services;
11.1. The meter location shall be determined by the public utility. Refer to ] 0.1,
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11.2. 8ervice panels, distribution panels, meters and eq~ipment shall not be located in clot~es cl.osets,
or storage rooms less than 24 square feet in area, or In bathrooms, bedrooms, under staIrs, kItchen
cabinets, behind open doors, or any other place that is not readily accessible, with clearances as
required in NEC 110-16 and 384-4.
11.3. All electrical services with six (6) or more meters must occupy a dedicated area.
11.4. Design of customer owned vaults must be approved by the public utility, and the building
department prior to construction. Specifications will be furnished by the public utility in advance,
and approved by the building department.
11.5. Separately metered conductors shall not be installed in the same raceway, except in gutters in a
meter room, The line and load shall not be in the same raceway or gutter unless physically sepa-
rated by permanent barriers.
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11.5.1. Line; Line is hereby defined as the part of the electrical system before the Main Discon-
nect.
11.5.2. Load; Load is that part of the electrical system that is after the Main Disconnect.
11.6. Meter enclosures shall not be used as raceways for load side conductors,
11.7. Service masts;
11. 7.1. Service masts must be a minimum of two inch (2 ")rigid galvanized steel conduit, and the
weather head must be a minimum ofthirty-six inches (36") above the roof, for the area of Monroe
County west of the Seven Mile Bridge,
11.7.2. Service masts must be a minimum of two and 1/2 (2-112") inch rigid galvanized steel
conduit, and the weather head must be a minimum of forty eight inches( 48") above the roof, for
the area of Monroe County east of the Seven Mile Bridge.
11. 7.3. The service mast must be strapped at the highest point under the roof, where it can be
solidly anchored and strapped, and a minimum of eighteen inches (18") above the meter can,
without using nails.
11.7.4. If the service mast structure is to be over ten feet(10') in height, the ten foot (10') long
section shall be at the top of the riser, and not at the bottom.
11.8. All service grounding electrode conductors rated #4 or less must be protected from physical
damage. The minimum grounding electrode conductor shall be #6 copper wire.
11.9. The grounding electrode conductor shall be run from the meter or main switch enclosure to the
grounding electrode, as per NEC 250-81.
11.9.1 A driven copper-clad ground rod using a listed, exposed, and accessible, ground fitting
making an electrical connection with the grounding electrode conductor, shall be used to supple-
ment the grounding electrode, as per NEC 250-83.
11.9.2. From the same ground rod, or service panel grounding bar, a #6 copper wire must be
bonded to the copper water pipe system in the building.(See NEC 250-80)
11.10. Service and grounding conduits shall be securely fastened to the building using approved
straps. Service riser straps shall be secured with, at a minimum, 1/4" cinches or lags. Straps for
masts shall have, at a minimum, 5/16" lags, and nails are not permitted except for temporary
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.11.11. When wiring for any added load is installed in a building, the service shall also be revised, (if
. necessary) and appropriately sized in order to carry that increased load.
11.12. All underground services 225 amps or under: from the utility pole, or pad mounted trans-
former, shall have secondary over-current protection at either the utility pole (At the discretion of
the utility company), the customers service pole, or at the transformer.
Underground services greater than 225 amps (without over-current protection), shall be
encased in a minimum of 3 ' (inches) of concrete cover.
11.13. Multi-wire circuits when used, will originate in the same panel, on breakers placed side by
side, and as per NEC 210-4.
11.14. Service Equipment is not permitted to be installed on a mobile home.
11.15. All service poles must be a minimum eight inches (8") in diameter, and a minimum of four-
teen feet (14') in height. See NEC 230-24(b).
11.16. No electrical distribution equipment shall be located, or installed in a below base flood eleva-
tion enclosure. Only normal branch circuit wiring and devices are allowed, as per NEC 210-8,
21O-52(g), and 210-70(a).
12.0. Wiring Methods;
12.1. All conduit systems shall be constructed pursuant to the NEe.
12.2. Romex is only allowed in single family or duplex residences of wood frame construction and/or
wood frame construction with concrete slab(s).
12.2.1. The Romex shall be a minimum of a # 12 conductor, with a copper ground wire.
12.2.2. Romex, when used in an all wood frame construction with concrete slab( s) , shall be
placed a minimum of twelve inches (12") from the concrete.
12.2.3. All Romex wiring over twenty (20) amperes, must be in a listed conduit system.
12.3. The maximum number of outlets per circuit in residential buildings, shall not exceed a total of
ten (10) points per circuit. Where lights equal one point each and duplex receptacles equal two (2)
points each.
12.4. General purpose receptacles (15 or 20 amperes maximum), if mounted vertically, shall have
their grounding slot up; if mounted horizontally shall have their grounded (i.e. neutral) slot up.
12.5. All kitchen counter-top receptacles for general use are restricted to a maximum of two (2) per
circuit, and a minimum of two (2) circuits are required. Fixed appliances such as refrigerator,
dishwasher, disposal, trash masher, freezer, microwave oven, etc. shall be on a separate circuit for
each appliance.
12.6. Stairway lighting is required, and shall be controlled by three (3) or four (4) way switches
located at the top and the bottom of all interior and exterior stairways having six (6) or more risers.
In multiple dwellings or apartments or other public buildings the stair lighting may be con-
trolled on special hall, corridor, or house circuits by automatic devices,
12.7. In new construction or remodeling where ceiling fans may be installed, a 2" x 4" or equal is to
be installed to support the fan, with a ceiling box that is listed for ceiling fan support
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12.8. 'When wiring new buildings, a minimum of two (2) spare circuits shall be provided per panel
12.9. The contractor or ownerlbuilder, shall identifY all branch circuits in the panel showing the
circuits so served, BEFORE CALLING FOR A FINAL INSPECTION.
12.10. Every Electrical Contractor shall stencil or provide a decal with the contractors name, address,
license number, and phone number on the main switch or panel
12.11. No water pipe or other fitting shall be substituted for electrical conduit and fittings.
12.12. Feeders to mobile homes must be in conduit with the wire capacity, and the over-current
protection as determined by the main panel inside of the mobile home,
12.13. All backing boards for electrical equipment must be exterior grade plywood, painted on all
sides and edges,
12.14. There shall be no direct burial of cable for any purpose. All underground wiring must be
installed within PVC (Schedule 40 or better).
Exception; Rigid Galvanized Steel Conduit may be used with prior written permission of the
ArchitectlEngineer of record, and the Building Official.
12.15. Smoke detectors must be installed outside of all sleeping areas, interconnected, and as per the
requirements of the Council of American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family
Dwelling Code, Article #215.
12.16. All conductors must be solid copper (no copper clad aluminum, or aluminum wire is allowed
to be used in unincorporated Monroe County). Use of aluminum conduit is also prohibited,
The minimum wire size required for power or lighting is number twelve (#12).
12.17. All electrical conduits in poured concrete must be PYC (Schedule forty (40) or better), or
Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing (ENT), and tied down to keep them from floating when poured,
except when otherwise specified in writing by the ArchitectlEngineer of record, and approved by
the Building Official
12.18. Power to under-water pool lights shall not be greater than twenty-four (24) volts, either AlC or
DIe.
12.19. All lights installed or used within six feet (6') of basins, sinks, toilets or bath tubs shall be
controlled by a wall switch, A convenience outlet shall be installed in all bathrooms, adjacent to
each basin, and shall have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection
12.20. The common bonding grid for pools and/or spas, shall consist of all the metals, connected
together, including, but not limited to, steel rebars, ladders, diving boards, deck steel, aluminum
screen enclosures, or any other metal located within 5' of a swimming pool or spa, or any metal
equipment directly connected to a pool or spa, including but not limited to motors, time clocks,
heaters, and transformers, The common bonding grid shall require, at a minimum, # 8 solid
copper wire for the interconnections, and shall have an eight (8') foot driven ground rod connected
to the grid, at the pool pump location
13.0. Home Owners Doing Their Own Wiring;
13.1. Home owners doing their own wiring are not allowed to hire help to install wiring in their
house, not even free help, unless they are licensed Monroe County, or State Certified Electrical
Contractors
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13.2. Home owners doing their own wiring are required to follow the National Electrical Code and the
Monroe County Code, which in some instances supersedes the National Electrical Code.
'13.3. Home owners doing their own wiring are also required to do the same quality of work that an
electrical contractor is required to do. If omissions or violations exist on any part of the wiring
system, approval shall be withheld until the appropriate corrections have been made.
13.4. Where home owners are attempting to wire their own homes, and have failed three (3) inspec-
tions for violations or substandard work, the Electrical Inspector shall place a stop work order on
the electrical portion ofthe job and require a Monroe County, or State Certified Electrical Contrac-
tor to complete the work.
14.0. Inspections;
14.1. For an electrical rough-in inspection, all plumbing, framing and duct work must be in place. No
concealed work is to be covered with any material before all inspections are passed. Only the
electrical contractor or their authorized representative can call for an inspection. In the case of a
home owner doing his own wiring, only he/she can call for an inspection.
14.2. For an electrical rough-in inspection, all tubing or romex must be a part of a complete wiring
system with all conductors in place, Wiring joints shall be made up with wire nuts. Mud rings
shall be installed. All pipe or cable shall be strapped where necessary. There shall be a minimum
of six inches (6") of free wire for all boxes. All ground wires must be made up, and connected in
metal boxes per NEe 250-114(a).
14.3. Work that does not pass inspection the first time shall be subject to a re-inspection fee. The
amount of such fee shall be determined by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. The
reinspection fee shall be paid to the Building Department. When the fee is paid and the violations
corrected, a reinspection is required.
14.4. No inspection will occur without approved plans, and the permit must be posted at the job site.
15.0. Right of Entry;
15.1. Permitees, as a condition of permit approval, agree, that upon the presentation of proper creden-
tials, and a request for entry, to allow the County's representatives to enter the property that is the
subject of the permit, at any reasonable time. This approval allows inspection of any building,
structure or premises for the purpose of compliance with the various electrical codes adopted by
Monroe County.
16.0. Duties;
16.1. It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspector to inspect all wiring, apparatus and equipment,
and installations for light, heat, and power, and to enforce all the laws, rules, and regulations
relating thereto.
16.2. It shall be the duty of the Building Official to issue permits for all electrical wiring apparatus or.
equipment for lights, heat, or power inside of or attached to buildings within the jurisdiction of
unincorporated Monroe County, and to enforce the laws, rules, and regulations, relating to same
and to exercise a general supervision over all electrical construction.
16.3. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use any electrical current in or through
any wiring system until all inspections have been made and approved.
16.4. On all wiring installations where the electrical load is increased, the public utility must be
notified, and approval given by the Building Department BEFORE any appliances or equipment
are installed or connected.
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16.5.. The Building Official or his designee are hereby empowered to inspect or reinspect all interior
wiring or apparatus, conducting, or capable of conducting, electric current for light, heat, or
power. If the Building Official or his designee finds any conductor or apparatus to be unsafe to life
or property, he shall notify the person, firm or corporation owning, using or operating them, to
place same in a safe and secure condition within twenty-four (24) hours, or within such time as
they shall reasonably determine is necessary, or the power will be ordered disconnected.
16.5.1. The use of electric current is prohibited through any defective wiring or equipment until
proper repairs have been made and approved by the Building Official, or his designee.
16.6. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to hinder or interfere with County
employees, in the discharge of their duties under this regulation.
17.0. Inspection of Work;
17.1. All plumbing, piping, air conditioning duct work, etc. that is to be concealed must be in place
before the electrical wiring is inspected, and no such wiring shall be considered completed until
all such plumbing, duct work, etc. is in place.
17.2. Subsequent to any successful electrical inspection the Building Official or his designee shall
sign the permit hard card, providing proof that the electrical work has been inspected and found in
compliance with the regulations and codes of Monroe County.
17.3. When the electrical work for which a permit has been obtained is ready for inspection, a request
for such inspection shall be made to the Building Department. The inspection request should
include the permit number, the nature of the work, the location of the work, the name of the owner,
and the name of the electrician doing the work.
17.4. The Building Official, or his designee may test the work, or have the electrician test the work, in
any appropriate manner, to demonstrate that the work has been installed properly and in accor-
dance with the various codes.
17.5. An approved final inspection shall not relieve the electrical contractor of responsibility for any
defective work which may have escaped detection by County employees,
17.6. Where a written electrical inspection report is required by a State, County or Federal Agency, the
inspection shall be made and signed by the Building Official, or his designee.
18.0. Validity;
18.1. If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, found
to be invalid, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining, valid, portions of
this regulation.
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MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050
TEL (305) 289-6027
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
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TEL. (305) 292-3550
October 3, 1995
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Mrs. Liz Cloud, Chief
Bureau of Administrative Code and Laws
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Dear Mrs. Cloud:
Enclosed please find cel1ified copies of Ordinance Nos. 032,033,034,035 and
036-1995, which are self-explanatory.
These Ordinances were adopted by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners at a Regular Meeting in fonnal session on September 20, 1995. Please
file for record.
Danny L. Kolhage
Clel'k of Circuit Court
and ex officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sandra B. Mortham
Secretary of State
DIVISION OF ELECTIONS
Bureau of Administrative Code
The Elliot Building
401 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
(904) 488-8427
October 9, 1995
Honorable Danny L. Kolhage
Clerk of Circuit Court
Monroe County
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Attention: Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk
Dear Mr. Kolhage:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes,
this will acknowledge your letter dated October 3, 1995 and
certified copy each of Monroe County Ordinance Nos. 95-32,
95-33, 95-34, 95-35, and 95-36, which were filed in this office
on October 9, 1995.
Sincerely,
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Bureau of Administrative Code
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PO Box 2235 v Ns; „/�U.S.POS TAGij
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Tallahassee, Fl 32316-2235 OCT12'95mi
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Supplement 58 10/12/95 P`• P..B.ss;z24
We have received the following material,
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
Ordinance Nos. 032-1995, 033-1995 and
034-1995. -
TO:
Ordinance Nos. 035-1995 and 036-1995 was not Ms. Isabel C. DeSartis
sent with the above ordinances. Deputy Clerk
Monroe County
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MONROE:
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says th2i he is p.dvei}islng }/;2nager ci The Key \'\'9si Citlzen', a daily ne'.',ISp2per publ:shed
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NOTICE OF'tHTEN11ON TO CON-
.DER~OF~
ORDINANCE:
Nonce IS HEREBY GiVeN TO
WHoM IT '.~V . CONCERN .that on
Wedl1_ify, September 20.1995. at
10:~.,m. at the Marathon Govern-
. ment Center. ~798 OVetseas' High-
way, Marathan, Monroe County.
Flori(la.the Board. of County Com-
mis$iOners()f MOl1roe County. Flor-
ida, intend$ to consider the adoption
of the following COunty ordinance:
. OROINA'NCE NO -1995
ANORDINANCEPF THE BOARD
OF COUNty COMMISSIONERS OF '
, MONROE COUNTY. FLORIDA.
ADOPTING THE 1995 EDITION OF
THE MONROE COUNTY ELECTRI-
CAL CODE SUPPLEMENT AS THE .
COO~SUPPLEMENT APPLICABLE
INTHE UNINCORPORATED AR-
EA$OF MONi:tOE COUNTY; PRO- '
VIDI~G FOR.SEVERABILlTY;PRO-
VIQ.NGFOR R~PEAL OF ALL OR-
olNANCES INCONSISTENT .HERE- ,
WITH; PROVIQING FOR INCORPO-
RATION INTO THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105. Flor-
. Ida $~atutes.notlce is given that if a ,
person decides to appeal any deci.
sion'made by.the Board with respect
to ariy matter considered at the hear-
ing. he will neild a record .of the pro-
ceedings. and ttlat, for such purpose. .
he may need to ensure that a verba-
tim record of the proceedings Is,
made,' which record includes the tes- ,
timony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
Copies of the above-referencedordi-
nance are available for review at tl'le .
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. CQun(y,F1QPd~ .. ". ;.'!:>r.ri'81'"'' ,
DATED at Key West, Florida. this
21 stday of August. 1995. '.
DANNY L. KOLHAGE
Clerk ofthe Circuit Court and
ex officio Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe
..1' '. . County, Florida.
August 27th & September 3rd. 1995
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s=.ys ih=.t he is P.dvei}islng }/ienager cf The Key \-Vest Citlzen', a de]:y news~petpubl;shed
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neither paid nor promised 2ny psrsoil, i1rm or corpora1]on 2ny dis~ount, rebete, commission
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(Name of Notary Public)
•
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CON- ,
SIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY
-ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO I
WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on
Wednesday,September 20', 1995, at
10:00 a.m. at the Marathon Govern •
-
ment Center, 2798 Overseas High-
way, Marathon, Monroe County,
Florida,. the Board of County Corn- .
missioners of Monroe County, Flor-
j__ida, intends to consider the adoption
of the following County ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO-1995
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE 1995 EDITION OF
THE MONROE COUNTY ELECTRI- „
CAL CODE SUPPLEMENT AS THE
CODE SUPPLEMENT APPLICABLE
IN THE UNINCORPORATED AR-
EAS OF MONROE COUNTY;PRO-
VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PRO-
VIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL OR-
DINANCES INCONSISTENT HERE-
' .WITH;PROVIDING FOR INCORPO-
-RATION INTO THE MONROE
• COUNTY CODE;AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I -Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Flor- ,
ida Statutes, notice is given that if a
person decides to appeal any deci-
sion made by the Board with respect •
to any matter considered at the hear-
ing, he will need a record of the pro- ,
ceedings,and that,for such purpose, ,
he may need to ensure that a verba-
tim record of the. proceedings is
made,which record"includes the tes=
!-timony ana evidence upon which the —
appeal is to be based.
Copies of the above-referehCed ordi-
nance are available for review at the
various public libraries.in Monroe
County,Florida. T
' DATED at Key West, Florida, this
21st day of August, 1995.
DANNY L.KOLHAGE
Clerk of the Circuit Court and
ex officio Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe
County,Florida.
August 27th&September 3rd, 1995 ;
7ie
SE"VING THE U121i18" K.V&
FOR OYER ItO YEARS
DAGNY WOLPF
iditol' . Publllber
BOX 1197 . TAVERNIER, FLA. 33070
(305) 862-3218
FAX 852-8249
STATEMENT OF PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MONROE )
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared DAGNY WOLFF, who on oath, says that she is
EDITOR and PUBLISHER of THE REPORTER, a weekly newspaper entitled to publish legal
advertising published at Tavernier, Monroe County, Florida: that the attached copy of advertisement, being
a LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
IN THE MATTER OF_NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER.
IN THE_CIRCUIT_Court, was published in said newspaper in the issues of _8/31/95 & 9n/95.
Affiant further says that the said REPORTER is a newspaper published at Tavernier, in said Monroe
County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in the said
Monroe County, Florida, each week (on Thursday), and has been entered as second class mail matter at the
Post Office in Tavernier, in said County of Monroe, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the
first publication of the attached copy of advertisement;
and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any firm, person, or corporation any
discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this said advertisement for publication
in the said newspaper.
s!/:J.:X;jI41~
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS _7TH DAY OF __SEPTEMBER_ A.D. , 1995__
~A~
NOTARY PUBLIC
FFI L ARSL
CAROL E OOUVRES
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA
I ION NO. CC290915
MY COMMl~ION EXP UNE 2.1997
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
that on Wednesday,September 20,1995,at 10:00 A.M.at the Marathon
Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway,Marathon,Florlaa,the ,
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida,intends to
consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: •
ORDINANCE NO. 1995
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA,ADOPTING THE 1995
EDITION OF THE MONROE COUN TY ELECTRICAL CODE S UPPLE-
MENT AS THE CODE SUPPLEMENT APPLICABLE IN THE
UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF MONROE COUNTY;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDI-
NANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;PROVIDING FOR INCOR-
PORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE;AND PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,notice is given that
"if a person decided to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect
to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting,he will need a record
of the proceedings,and that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Copies of the above-referenced ordinance-are available for review
at the various public libraries in Monroe County,Florida.
DATED at Key West,Florida,this 21ST day of August,1995.
DANNY L.KOLHAGE Clerk of the Circuit Court
and ex officio Clerk of the
Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County,Florida'
Published:8/31 and 9/7/95
The Reporter
Tavernier,FL 33070
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
• P, [Litz,it,_,..1, Viy.l. kliz,
3.---- t., ,41'3 kt ,r& :49
THE FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER . `' `';'
• . Published Twice Weekly SEP 5 1995
MARATHON, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COUNTY Any
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MONROE) .
• Tom Schumaker
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared _ --, who on oath, says that he/she is
Publisher of the FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, a twice weekly newspaper published at MARATHON,
in MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA; that the attached copy of advertisement, being Notice Of Intention To Conside
Adoption Of County Ordinance
•
TN TSIF_MA_T_TRR.OF' - —
Ordinance Adopting the 1995 Edition of the^Monroe County Code in the
Y`ecrica7`-Code4`Supplemen£'' �'
Court was published in said newspaper in the issues of
• August 26, Sept. 2, 1995 ,
•
no.7696400 ..
NOTICE OF INTENTION
Alliant further says that the said FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER is a newspaper OCONSID CORDINANCE
ONSIDER ADOPTION
at MARATHON, in said MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, and that the said news- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO
WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that
paper has heretofore been continuously published in said MONROE COUN- on Wednesday September 20,
1995,at 10:00 a.m.at the Mara-
thon Government.Center, 2798 ,
TY, FLORIDA, twice each week (on Wednesday and Saturday) and has been Overseas Highway, Marathon,
Monroe County, Florida, the
entered as second class mail matter at the post office in MARATHON,. in Board of County Commissioners
.of_Monroe County, Florida, in-
said MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, for aperiod of one ear next precedingtends to consider adoption of the.
y following County ordinance:
the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant fur- ORDINANCE NO. -1995
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD'
ther says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm, or corpo- . OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
-OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORI-
ration any discount, rebate, commission or.refund for the purpose of secur- TDON OF HE-MONPTING ROE COON-
TY ELECTRICAL CODE SUPPLE-
ing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.(SEAL) MENTAS THE CODE SUPPLE-
MENT APPLICABLE IN THE UN-
• INCORPORATED AREAS OF
MONROE COUNTY;PROVIDING 1
FOR VID-
NG FOR REPEAL IOF ALL TY; ORDI-
NANCES INCONSISTENT HERE-
WITH;PROVIDING FOR INCOR-
PORATION-INTO THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE;-AND PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
-- --- — Pursuant to Section 286.0105,
MICIIEAL R.FOrREs -1., - Florida Statutes, notice is given
that if a person decided to appeal
pt!4 3199any decision made by the Board
o My Comm Exp. 1/
y pwith respect to any matter corn
(seal) I. ' • Bonded By Service Ins sidered at such hearings or meet-
ings,he will need a record of the
00 PUBLICNo. CC431326 proceedings, and that,for such
purpose,he may need to ensure
Known 1 j Othsr L D. that a verbatim record of the pro-
.ceedings is made,which record
includes the testimony'and evi-
SWORN TO ANDS BSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS end 1 to be based which the appeal is
Copies of the above-referenced
' ordinance are available for review
at the various-public libraries in
- Monroe County,Florida.
DAY OF September A.D. 19 95_ __ DATED-at d fAugust,1995da,this
. DANNY L.KOLHAGE
' Clerk of the Circuit Court
and ex officio Clerk of the
I !1 'Board of County Commissioners
/, of Monroe County,Florida
Publish:August 26,Sept.2,
1995
Florida Keys Keynoter
•
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on Wednesday,
September 20, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas
Highway, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: �.
ORDINANCE NO. -1995
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE 1995 EDITION OF THE MONROE COUNTY
ELECTRICAL CODE SUPPLEMENT AS THE CODE
SUPPLEMENT APPLICABLE IN THE UNINCORPORATED
AREAS OF MONROE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR • REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decided
to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such
hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Copies of the above-referenced ordinance are available for review at the various public •
libraries in Monroe County, Florida.
•
Dated at Key West, Florida, this 21stlay of August, 1995.
•
DANNY L. KOLHAGE
Clerk of the Circuit Court and
ex officio Clerk of the Board
of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida
(SEAL) _
Building Official
ORDINANCE No.
-1995
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION-
ERS OF MONROE COUNTY, ADOPTING THE 1995 EDI-
TION OF THE MONROE COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE ·
SUPPLEMENT AS THE CODE SUPPLEMENT APPLICABLE
IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF MONROE COUNTY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING.. FOR
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HERE-
WITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Section 1.
Sections 6-107(c), Monroe County
Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The 1995 Edition of the Monroe County Electrical Code Supple-
ment, is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code Supplement for the
unincorporated area of Monroe County".
Section 2.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of
this Ordinance shall not be affected by such invalidity.
Section 3.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in con-
flict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
said conflict.
Section 4.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be
included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County
of Monroe, Florida, as an addition or amendment thereto, and
shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform num-
bering system of the Code.
Section 5.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon receipt of official notice from the Office of the Secretary
of State of the State of Florida that this Ordinance has been
filed with said Office.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commis9J.oners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the day of , A.D., 1995.
Mayor Shirley Freeman
Mayor Pro Tern Jack London
Commissioner Keith Douglass
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
BY:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
..,
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1995
UNINCORPORA TED MONROE COUNTY
ELECTRICAL CODE, and
SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ORD #0000-1995
Approved 00/00/95
-INTRODUCTION-
1.1. The purpose of this code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards
arising from the use of electricity. '-
1.2. This code is not intended as a design specification nor an instruction manual for untrained per-
sons.
1.3. This code presents only the minimum requirements for a safe electrical installation.
1.4. Where this code and any other code adopted by the Board of County Commissioners is in conflict,
the more stringent provision shall apply.
1.5. Definitions essential to the proper application of this code may be found in the current issue of the
National Fire Protection Association Code, pamphlet #70 (NFP A 70), also known as the National
Electrical Code (NEC).
2.0. Electrical Construction~
2.1. The Term "Electrical.Construction" as used in this regulation, shall be held to include and
govern all work and materials used in installing, maintaining and/or extending a system of electri-
cal wiring for light, heat or power and all appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connec-
tion therewith, inside or attached to any building or structure, lot or premises.
2.2. "Maintenance Electrician" is an electrician who otherwise fits the definition of "maintenance
personnel" in Monroe County Code (MCC) S6-S6 and is NOT Authorized to install any new
electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, or power.
3.0. Application for Permit;
3.1. Before any electrical wiring or electrical apparatus or equipment for light, heat or power shall be .
installed or attached to any building or structure, either public or private within the limits of the
County, a written application for a permit to do so must be made to the County Building Depart-
ment; and a permit must be obtained.
3.2. The application shall be accompanied by a complete set of plans and specifications completely
describing all proposed electrical work.
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3'.3. The plans must show size of main service in amperes, phases, over current protection size, wire
. size and type, conduit size, all subfeeds in amperes, phases, type and size of wire and size of
conduit, type of panel disconnects.
3.4. The plans must show the location of services and their disconnects, location of distribution
centers, and all panels, with a panel schedule of all circuits.
3.5. The plans must list all the special purpose outlets and fixed appliance circuits as may be neces- ,
sary in the opinion of the County Building Official to determine whether the installation as de-
scribed will be in conformity with the requirements of this regulation.
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3.6. If it is found by the County Building Official that the installation as described will conform with
the requirements of this regulation, and if the applicant has complied with all of the provisions of
this regulation, a permit for such installation shall be issued by the County Building Official. .
3.7. The permit when issued shall be limited to the installation as it is described in the application.
3.8. An application for service location, approved by the Power Company must be submitted when
making application for a permit.
4.0. Permits;
4.1. A permit will be required (pursuant to MCC Section 6.31) to do any electrical construction of any
character, install any electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment, or make any extensions or chan~es
to existing systems of wiring for light, heat, or power, within unincorporated Monroe County.
Work done by employees of Public Utility Companies, shall be exempt from this requirement,
when acting in their capacity as a Public Utility, and only for work up to the "Point of Service".
4.2. No permit is required on service calls involving normal maintenance or for repair, where the value
levels are below those set for "exempted work" in MCC S6-31(b)(2). Failure to pull permits will
be subject to the penalties set forth in the MC Code.
5.0. Inspection Fees;
5.1, Before any permit is issued for the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, devices, or equip-
ment, the person making application for such permit shall pay the County a fee, in the amount
specified by the Board of Commissioners in their current Permit Fee Resolution.
6.0. Construction and Materials;
6.1. All electrical construction and all material and appliances used in connection with the installa-
tion, maintenance, and operation, of any electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for light, heat,
or power within the limits of unincorporated Monroe County, shall conform to the rules and
regulations embodied in this regulation and any other as may be adopted. Any conflict in methods,
or materials specified in construction must be resolved by selecting the method of construction
which is most protective of safety to life or property.
6.2. Adherence to the latest current standards set forth in the National Electrical Code, as approved by
the American Standards Association, shall be prima facie evidence that an approved method was
used.
6.3. All electrical specifications not covered by this Code shall, at a minimum, comply with standards
set forth in the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
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7.0. Add.itions, Remodeling and Rewiring; . .
7.1. In installations where additions, remodeling, or alteration cause more than 50 % of the eXlst[~g
. wiring to be remodeled, excee~ed or chan~ed, a new service of a mini.mum of ~ 00 ~mI? capacIty
shall be required. A larger service shall be Installed to meet load reqUIrements If so indIcated,
8.0. Temporary Wiring - When Permitted;
8.1. The County Building Official may issue permits fo'r the installation and use of approved systems
of temporary wiring for light, heat, or power or for decorative lighting when proper application is
made for the same and there exists a reasonable necessity for such uses, provided that no such .
temporary wiring shall be allowed to remain in service for a period longer than sixty (60) days
after the date of the permit, and that such temporary wiring shall not be dangerous to the safety of
life or property. Upon a showing of good cause, the County Building Official may I'enew this
permit.
8.2. A temporary electrical service needed for power tools, etc, while ajob is in progress is good for
the life of the building permit. If inadequate progress is being made, in that, required inspections
have not been made for 120 days, or if the temporary service is connected to any of the permanent
wiring in the building, or if anyone attempts to live in the building before a Certificate of Occu-
pancy is issued, the public utility will be notified to disconnect the service.
8.3. Temporary Service shall be a minimum of sixty (60) amperes.
8.4. The temporary service poles shall be well braced and a minimum of 4" x 4" or equal, and at least
twelve feet (12') high, and the weather head must be located at least twelve feet (12') above grade.
If the service drop crosses a street or driveway, which is open to truck traffic, the minimum height
of the service pole shall be eighteen feet(18').
8.5. The electric meter shall be located between five (5) to six (6) feet above grade.
8.6. All equipment shall be National Electric Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) rated R-3
"raintight" .
8.7. All 120 volt receptacles shall have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection.
8.8. An eight foot(8') driven ground rod will be installed, with a minimum # 6 grounding electrode
conductor, stapled to the pole.
8.9. Tempor~ry service must be located a minimum often feet(10') from a building or structure under
constructIOn.
8.10. Temporary service that is used in violation of the Monroe County (MC) Code, the MC Electrical
Code, the land development regulations, or any other validly adopted development code can be '
disconnected without notice. . '
9.0. Conditions of Electrical Permit;
9.1. Al~ ",,:iring. shall b~ ~one in accordance with approved plans and specifications. Any changes or
oml~slons In th~ wtnng system from that shown on the approved plans must be approved by the
arch]~ect or engineer of record. The request for. the approval of such changes shall be made by the
permit holder, and approved by the owner or hiS representative, in writing, or on "as built" plans,
or on a change order to the Building Official setting forth the changes and acknowledging accep-
tance of the responsibility for those changes. ~
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9.2. 'Any'person, firm, or corporation who fails to correct defect~ve work within five (5).working days
. after having been duly notified of such defects, may not. be Issued any further permits by the
Building Official until said defects have been corrected, Inspected, and approved.
9.3. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm ~r corporation to energize any wiring syst~n: or po~ion
thereof until the electrical work has been Inspected ~nd approved, except for the mInimum time
necessary for the Electrical Contractor and/or the Owner Builder to test their work. In multiple-
units, only one (I) unit at a time shall be energized and in no instance shall it be left energized
when the electrical contractor in charge leaves the job, or at the end of the working day. Both ends
of the wire used for testing are to be disconnected immediately when testing is finished.
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9.4, Applications for permanent connections on a temporary basis must be pursuant to, (!Ad on a
county furnished application form,
9.5. Ifwork is concealed before inspection has been made and approved, MCC Section 6-44 shall
apply.
9.6. For work requiring a permit, where the permit has not been obtained, an "after the fact" permit
must be obtained and an "after the fact" permit fee will be charged.
9.7. Repeat violations of any sections of this code, after a warning has been issued, will warrant your
being brought before the licensing board to show cause why your license or permitting privileges,
should not be suspended.
9.8. There must be a licensed Monroe County, or State certified electrical contractor responsible for
any job where any electrical work is being done, except for a home owner doing his own work.
9.9. Home owners cannot employ any help, not even free help, without an electrical contractor being
responsible for the work.
9.10. All commercial electrical installations require a Licensed Monroe County, or State Certified
Electrical Contractor.
Except, as allowed under FS 489.0103(7), and MCC 6-55(7),
10.0. Main Service Disconnects;
10.1. Main service disconnects rated at two hundred-twenty five (225) amperes or less shall be
located adjacent to the service meter. Refer to 11. 1, & 11. 12,
10.2. The height of the main switch or breaker handle of the service disconnect, shall not be higher
than seven feet(7') nor less than four feet( 4') from the ground or floor.
10.3. The minimum service for buildings under six hundred (600) square feet (when the indicated
load does not exceed 5,000 volt amperes), shall be a minimum of seventy amperes (70 Amps);
and the service conductors shall not consist ofless than three (3) #4 conductors,
10.4. .AlI service equipment shall be located as required and approved by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FE.M.A), or the local public utility cOfllpany if above the flood plain.
10,5. No split-buss or parallel panels are to be used, unless approved in writing by the Building
Official prior to installation.
11,0. Services;
11.1. The meter location shall be determined by the public utility, Refer to } 0 },
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11 ~2, Service panels, distribution panels, met~rsand eq~ipment shall not be located in clot~es cl.osets,
, o(.storage rooms less than 24 square feet In area, or 1.0 bathroof!1s, bedro?ms, u~der stairs, kitchen
. cabinets. behind open doors, or any other place that IS not readily accessible, with clearances as
required in NEC 110-16 and 384-4.
11.3. All electrical services with six (6) or more meters must occupy a dedicated area.
11.4. Design of customer owned,vaults m~st b~ appr~ved by th.e public utility, a~d t~~ b~i1ding
department prior to constructIOn. SpeCifications will be furmshed by the public utilIty In advance,
and approved by the building department. '
11.5. Separately metered conductors shall not be installed in the same raceway, except in. gutters in a
meter room. The line and load shall not be in the same raceway or gutter unless phy!tlcally sepa-
rated by permanent barriers,
11.5.1. Line; Line is hereby defined as the part of the electrical system before the Main Discon-
nect.
11.5.2. Load; Load is that part of the electrical system that is after the Main Disconnect.
11.6. Meter enclosures shall not be used as raceways for load side conductors.
11. 7. Service masts;
11. 7.1. Service masts must be a minimum of two inch (2 ")rigid galvanized steel conduit, and the
weather head must be a minimum of thirty-six inches (36") above the roof, for the area of Monroe
County west of the Seven Mile Bridge.
11. 7.2. Service masts must be a minimum of two and 1/2 (2-1/2") inch rigid galvanized steel
conduit, and the weather head must be a minimum offorty eight inches(48") above the roof, for
the area of Monroe County east of the Seven Mile Bridge.
11. 7.3. The service mast must be strapped at the highest point under the roof, where it can be
solidly anchored and strapped, and a minimum of eighteen inches (18") above the meter can,
without using nails.
11.7.4. If the service mast structure is to be over ten feet(lO') in height, the ten foot (10') long
section shall beat the top of the riser, and not at the bottom,
11.8. All service gr~u~ding electro~e conductors rated #4 or less must be protected from physical
damage, The mlmmum groundmg electrode conductor shall be #6 copper wire.
11.9. The grounding electrode conductor shall be run from the meter or main switch enclosure to the
grounding electrode, as per NEC 250-81.
11.9: 1 A driven .copper-cla~ grou!1d rod using a listed, exposed, and accessible, ground fitting
makIng an electncal connectIOn With the grounding electrode conductor shall be used to supple-
ment the grounding electrode, as per NEC 250-83. '
11.9.2. From the same ground rod, or service panel grounding bar, a #6 copper wire must be
bonded to the copper water pipe system in the building.(See NEC 250-80)
11,10. Service ~nd wounding conduits shall be securely fastened to the building using approved
straps, Service rIser straps shall be secured with, at a minimum, 1/4" cinches or lags. Straps for
masts shall have, at a minimum, 5/] 6" lags, and nails are not permitted except for temporary
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11.1 L When wiring for any added load is installed in a buil~ing, the service shall also be revised, (if
necessary) and appropriately sized in order to carry that Increased load.
11.12. All underground services 225 amps or under: from the utility pol~,. or pad mounted.trans~
former, shall have secondary over-curr~nt protection at either the utility pole (At the discretion of
the utility company), the customers service pole, or ~t the transformer. .
Underground services greater than 225 amps (wIthout over-current protection), shall be
encased in a minimum of3' (inches) of concrete cover.
11.13. Multi-wire circuits when used, will originate in the same panel, on breakers placed side by
side, and as per NEe 210-4. .
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11.14. Service Equipment is not permitted to be installed on a mobile home.
11.15. All service poles must be a minimum eight inches (8") in diameter, and a minimum of four-
teen feet (14') in height. See NEC 230-24(b).
11.16. No electrical distribution equipment shall be located, or installed in a below base flood eleva-
tion enclosure. Only normal branch circuit wiring and devices are allowed, as per NEC 210-8,
210-52(g), and 210-70(a).
12.0. Wiring Methods;
12.1. All conduit systems shall be constructed pursuant to the NEe.
12.2. Romex is only allowed in single family or duplex residences of wood frame construction and/or
wood frame construction with concrete slab(s).
12.2.1. The Romex shall be a minimum ofa #12 conductor, with a copper ground wire,
12.2.2. Romex, when used in an all wood frame construction with concrete slab(s) , shall be
placed a minimum of twelve inches (12") from the concrete.
12.2.3. All Romex wiring over twenty (20) amperes, must be in a listed conduit system,
12.3. The maximum number of outlets per circuit in residential buildings, shall not exceed a total of
ten ( 1 0) points per circuit Where lights equal one point each and duplex receptacles equal two (2)
points each.
12.4, General purpose receptacles (] 5 or 20 amperes maximum), if mounted vertically, shall have
their grounding slot up; if mounted horizontally shall have their grounded (i,e, neutral) slot up.
12.5. All kitchen counter-top receptacles for general use are restricted to a maximum of two (2) per
circuit, and a minimum of two (2) circuits are required. Fixed appliances such as refrigerator,
dishwasher, disposal, trash masher, freezer, microwave oven, etc, shall be on a separate circuit for
each appliance,
12.6. Stairway lighting is required, and shall be controlled by three (3) or four (4) way switches
located at t~e top an~ the bottom of all interior and exterior stairways having six (6) or more risers,
In multiple dwelhngs or apartments or other public buildings the stair lighting may be con-
trolled on special hall, corridor, or house circuits by automatic devices.
12. 7. I~ new construction or remodeling where ceiling fans may be installed, a 2" x 4" or equal is to
be Installed to support the fan, with a ceiling box that is listed for ceiling fan support
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12.8: ~hen wiring new buildings, a minimum of two (2) spare circuits shall be provided per panel
'12.9, The contractor or ownerlbuilder, shall identify all branch circuits in the panel showing the
circuits so sel\'ed, BEFORE CALLING FOR A FINAL INSPECTION
12.10, Every Electrical Contractor shall stencil or provid~ a decal with the contractors name, address,
license number, and phone number on the main switch or panel.
12.11. No water pipe or other fitting shall be substituted for electrical conduit and fittings,
12.12. Feeders to mobile homes must be in conduit with the wire capacity, and the over-current
protection as determined by the main panel inside of the mobile home. t.
12.13. All backing boards for electrical equipment must be exterior grade plywood, painted on all
sides and edges,
12.14. There shall be no direct burial of cable for any purpose. All underground wiring must be
installed within PVC (Schedule 40 or better).
Exception; Rigid Galvanized Steel Conduit may be used with prior written permission of the
ArchitectlEngineer of record, and the Building Official.
12.15. Smoke detectors must be installed outside of all sleeping areas, interconnected, and as per the
requirements of the Council of American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family
Dwelling Code, Article #215.
12.16. All conductors must be solid copper (no copper clad aluminum, or aluminum wire is allowed
to be used in unincorporated Monroe County). Use of aluminum conduit is also prohibited,
The minimum wire size required for power or lighting is number twelve (#12),
12.17. All electrical conduits in poured concrete must be PVC (Schedule forty (40) or better), or
Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing (ENT), and tied down to keep them from floating when poured,
except when otherwise' specified in writing by the ArchitectlEngineer of record, and approved by
the Building Official.
12.18. Power to under-water pool lights shall not be greater than twenty-four (24) volts, either NC or
Ole.
12.19. All lights installed or used within six feet (6') of basins, sinks, toilets or bath tubs shall be
controlled by a wall switch, A convenience outlet shall be installed in all bathrooms, adjacent to
each basin, and shall have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection,
12.20. The common bonding grid for pools and/or spas, shall consist of all the metals, connected
together, including, but not limited to, steel rebars, ladders, diving boards, deck steel, aluminum
scr~en enclo~ures, or any other metal located within 5' of a swimming pool or spa, or any metal
eqUIpment dIrectly connected to a pool or spa, including but not limited to motors, time clocks,
heaters, and transformers, The common bonding grid shall require, at a minimum, # 8 solid
copper wire for the interconnections, and shall have an eight (8') foot driven ground rod connected
to the grid, at the pool pump location,
13.0. Home Owners Doing Their Own Wiring;
13,1. Home owners doing their own wiring are not allowed to hire help to install wiring in their
house, not even free help, unless they are licensed Monroe County, or State Certified Electrical
Contractors
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'-3.2'. HQme owners doing their own wiring are required to follow the National Ele~trical Code and the
. Monroe County Code, which in some instances supersedes the National Electncal Code.
. 13.3. Home owners doing their own wiring are also required to do the same quality of work t~~t an
electrical contractor is required to do. If omissions or violations exist on any part of the wmng
system, approval shall be withheld until the appropriate corrections have been made,
13.4. Where home owners are attempting to wire their own homes, and have failed three (3) inspec-
tions for violations or substandard work, the Electrical Inspector shall place a stop work order on
the electrical portion of the job and require a Monroe County, or State Certified Electrical Contr~-
tor to complete the work.
14.0. Inspections; '-
14.1. For an electrical rough-in inspection, all plumbing, framing and duct work must be in place. No
concealed work is to be covered with any material before all inspections are passed. Only the
electrical contractor or their authorized representative can call for an inspection. In the case of a
home owner doing his own wiring, only he/she can call for an inspection.
14.2. For an electrical rough-in inspection, all tubing or romex must be a part ofa complete wiring
system with all conductors in place. Wiring joints shall be made up with wire nuts. Mud rings
shall be installed. All pipe or cable shall be strapped where necessary, There shall be a minimum
of six inches (6") of free wire for all boxes, All ground wires must be made up, and connected in
metal boxes per NEe 250-114(a).
14.3. Work that does not pass inspection the first time shall be subject to a re-inspection fee. The
amount of such fee shall be determined by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. The
reinspection fee shall be paid to the Building Department. When the fee is paid and the violations
corrected, a reinspection is required.
14.4. No inspection will occur without approved plans, and the permit must be posted at the job site.
15.0. Right of Entry;
15.1. Permitees, as a condition of permit approval, agree, that upon the presentation of proper creden-
tials, and a request for entry, to allow the County's representatives to enter the property that is the
subject of the permit, at any reasonable time. This approval allows inspection of any building,
structure or premises for the purpose of compliance with the various electrical codes adopted by
MonroeCounty.
16.0. Duties;
16.1. It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspector to inspect all wiring, apparatus and equipment,
and installations for light, heat, and power, and to enforce all the laws, rules, and regulations
relating thereto.
16.2. It. shall be the duty of the Building Official to issue permits fer all electrical wiring apparatus or
eq~l1pment for lights, heat, or power inside of or attached to buildings within the jurisdiction of
umncorporated Monroe County, and to enforce the laws, rules, and regulations, relating to same
and to exercise a general supervision over all electrical construction.
] 6.3. It sh.a~1 be unlawful ~or any pers~n, firm or corporation to use any electrical current in or through
any wmng system untIl all InspectIOns have been made and approved.
16.4. ~n all wiring installati.ons where the.el~ctricalload is increased, the public utility must be
notl.fied, and approval gIven by the BuddIng Department BEFORE any appliances or equipment
are Installed or connected.
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16.5. The Building Official or his designee are hereby emp~wered to. inspect or rei~spect all interior
wiring or apparatus, conducting, or capable of conductmg, e1ectnc current for light, heat, or .
power. If the Building Official or his designee finds an~ condu~tor or .apparatus to.be unsafe to life
or property, he shall notifY the person, firm or corporatIOn owmng, usmg or op.er~tmg the!n. to
place same in a safe and secure condition within twenty-four (24) hours, or wlthm such tune as
they shall reasonably determine is necessary, or the power will be ordered disconnected,
16.5.1. The use of electric current is prohibited through any defective wiring or equipment until
proper repairs have been made and approved by the Building Official, or his designee,
16.6. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to hinder or interfere with County
employees, in the discharge of their duties under this regulation.
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17.0. Inspection of Work;
17.1. All plumbing, piping, air conditioning duct work, etc, that is to be concealed must be in place
before the electrical wiring is inspected, and no such wiring shall be considered completed until
all such plumbing, duct work, etc. is in place.
17.2. Subsequent to any successful electrical inspection the Building Official or his designee shall
sign the permit hard card, providing proof that the electrical work has been inspected and found in
compliance with the regulations and codes of Monroe County.
17.3. When the electrical work fot which a permit has been obtained is ready for inspection, a request
for such inspection shall be made to the Building Department. The inspection request should
include the permit number, the nature of the work, the location of the work, the name of the owner.
and the name of the electrician doing the work.
17.4. The Building Official, or his designee may test the work, or have the electrician test the work, in
any appropriate manner, to demonstrate that the work has been installed properly and in accor-
dance with the various codes,
17.5. An approved final inspection shall not relieve the electrical contractor of responsibility for any
defective work which may have escaped detection by County employees.
17.6. \Vhere a written electrical inspection report is required by a State County or Federal Agencv the
inspection shall be made and signed by the Building Official, or hi; designee. . ,
18.0. Validitv;
18.1. If a~y se~tion, sub-secti<:)J1, ~entence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason. found
to. be Im'aIr?, such determmatlon shall not affect the validity of the remaining, valid, portions of
thiS regulatIon,
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