The International Building Code, 2018 Edition published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975, hereafter referred to as the Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this Chapter and Article save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added, or changed in the Miami County Code. At least (1) copy of said International Building Code will be kept on file in the office of the city clerk, marked or stamped “Official Copy as Incorporated by Ordinance No. 3811,” with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions, or changes. 

(a)   The following appendices of the International Building Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and are considered to be a part of this code as if they were written herein:

(1)   APPENDIX E -SUPPLEMENTARY ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

(b)   The following sections of the International Building Code are hereby deleted:

(1)   Chapter 1 Scope and Administration of the International Building Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.

(c)   The following sections of the International Building Code are amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of Osawatomie, Kansas Building Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

       Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with this code or the International Residential Code.

(Ord. 3811)

The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975 is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter and Article save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added, or changed in this article. At least one (1) copy of said International Residential Code will be kept on file in the office of the city clerk, marked or stamped “Official Copy as incorporated by Ordinance No. 3811,” with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions, or changes

(a)   The following appendices of the International Residential Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and are considered to be a part of this code as if they were written herein:

(1)   APPENDIX E -   MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS 

(2)   APPENDIX H -   PATIO COVERS 

(3)   APPENDIX K -   SOUND TRANSMISSION 

(4)   APPENDIX Q -   TINY HOUSES 

(b)   The following sections of the International Residential Code are hereby deleted:

(1)   Chapter 1 of the International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety.

(2)   Sections R302.13 (Fire protection of floors) R312.2, R312.2.1 and R312.2.2 Window Fall Protection are deleted in their entirety

(3)   Delete Chapter 11 in its entirety.

(4)   Section M1411.8 Locking Access Caps is deleted in its entirety

(5)   Section E3902.16 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection is deleted in its entirety

(6)   Section E3902.17 Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection for branch circuit extensions or modifications are deleted in its entirety.

(7)   Section E4002.14 Tamper resistant receptacles are deleted in their entirety.

(c)   The following sections of the International Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

(1)   Section R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of Osawatomie, Kansas, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.”

(2)   Section R101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.

 

Table R301.2.1 

Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load.............................................. 20

Wind Design Speed (mph).................................... 115

Wind Design Topographic Effect.......................... No

Wind Design Special Wind Region....................... No

Wind Design Windborne Debris Zone................... No

Seismic Design Category...................................... A

Subject to Damage from Weathering..................... Severe

Subject to Damage from Frost Line Depth............. 36 inches

Subject to Damage from Termite........................... Yes

Winter Design Temperature.................................. 6⁰ F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required....................... Yes

Flood Hazards

Air Freezing Index............................................... 927

Mean Annual Temperature................................... 55⁰F

 

Manual J Design Criteria

Elevation............................................................. 865 Feet

Latitude............................................................... 38.5 N

Winter Heating..................................................... 4⁰F

Summer Cooling.................................................. 96⁰F

Altitude Coorection Factor.................................... None

Indoor Design Temperature.................................. 72⁰F

Design Temperature Cooling................................ 75⁰F

Heating Temperature Difference........................... 68⁰F

Cooling Temperature Difference........................... 21⁰F

Wind Velocity Heating......................................... 15

Wind Velocity Cooling......................................... 7.5

Coincident Wet Bulb............................................ 75⁰F

Daily Range......................................................... High  

Winter Humidity.................................................. 50%

Summer Humidity................................................ 30%

(3)   Section R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors. Access openings in garage ceiling where the attic space above the garage is not separated from the attic space above the dwelling shall be provided with a 20-minute fire-rated assembly.

(4)   Section R306.3 Sewage disposal. Plumbing fixtures shall be connected to a sanitary sewer or to an approved private sewage disposal system designed and installed in accordance with the Miami County, Kansas Environmental Health Sanitary Code.

(5)   Section R303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall be provided with a mechanical ventilation system with a ventilation rate of 50 cfiui (23.6 L/s) for intermittent ventilation or 20 cit (9.4 L/s) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside. Exhaust fans serving a space containing only a water closet and/or a lavatory may be of an approved charcoal filter recirculating type.

(6)   Sections R313.1, R313.1.1 R313.2 and R313.2.1 are amended as follows: Section R313.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems. When automatic fire sprinklers are installed the installation shall comply with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D. 7. Section R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit vertical in ten units horizontal (10-percent slope). Vertical steps in footings shall be formed between levels with reinforcing required for footings run continuous and unspliced a minimum distance of 24 inches in the upper and lower levels of the step.

(7)   Section  R403.1.6 Foundation anchorage. The sole plate at exterior walls shall be anchored to the foundation with anchor bolts spaced a maximum of three feet (3̓) on center. There shall be a minimum of two (2) bolts per plate section with one bolt located not more than 12 inches or less than seven bolt diameters from each end of the plate section. Bolts shall be at least ½ inch in diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches into masonry or concrete and be capable of having washer and nut filly installed on bolt. Interior wall sole plates shall be positively anchored with approved fasteners. A nut and washer shall be tightened on each bolt of the plate. Sills and sole plates in contact with concrete shall be protected against decay and termites in accordance with Section R 319 and R320.

 

Table R404.1.1 (5)

Concrete Foundation Walls

Minimum Vertical Reinforcement

Notes to Table R404.1.1 (5): 

1.    Reinforcing is based upon minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi. Reinforcement with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi or 50,000 psi is permitted, provided the same size bar is used and the spacing shown in the table is reduced by multiplying the spacing be 0.67 or 0.83, respectively. 

2.    Horizontal reinforcing shall be spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center with one bar located within 12 inches of the top and bottom of the wall. 

3.    Spacing is based upon minimum #4 reinforcing bar. In lieu of #4 reinforcing bar, a larger bar size may be used provided, the bar spacing results in an equivalent cross-sectional area of reinforcement per linear foot of wall. 

4.    Reinforcement shall be placed nearest the inside face of the wall a distanced from the outside face (soil side) of the wall. The distance d is equal to the wall thickness, t, minus 1.25 inches plus one-half the bar diameter, db (d = t (I .25+db/2). The reinforcement shall be placed within a tolerance of* 3/8 inch where d is less than or equal to 8 inches, or ± 1/2 inch where d is greater than 8 inches. 

5.    Concrete cover for reinforcement measured from the inside face of the wall shall not be less than 3/4 inch. Concrete cover for reinforcement measured from the outside face of the wall shall not be less than 1 ½ inches for #5 bars and smaller, and not less than 2 inches for larger bars. 

6.    Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of not less than 3,000 psi at 28 days.

7.    Walls with an unbroken wall line greater than 25 feet shall be provided with pilasters or shall be designed. 

8.    Walls exceeding 7 feet in height shall be restrained at bottom by floor slab. 

9.    Walls exceeding 10 feet in height require engineered design. 

10.  Foundations bearing on soils with different bearing capacities as established by Table R401.4.1 require an engineered design.

(8)   R405.1 Concrete or Masonry Foundations. Drains shall be provided around the exterior of all concrete or masonry foundations that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces below grade and inside of the building perimeter under basement floor slabs. Drainage tiles, perforated pipe or other approved systems or materials shall be installed below the area to be protected and shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means. 

       Drainage tiles or perforated pipe installed around the exterior perimeter shall have a minimum diameter of 4 inches. Drainage tiles or perforated pipe installed on the inside of the foundation shall have a minimum diameter of 3 inches.  

       Drainage tiles or perforated pipe installed on the exterior perimeter of the building shall be placed on a minimum of 2 inches of washed gravel or crushed rock at least one sieve size larger than the tile joint or perforation and be covered with not less than 6 inches of the same material. Gravel or crushed stone drains shall extend at least 1 foot beyond the outside edge of the footing. The top and sides of the gravel or crushed stone encapsulating the drainage tile or perforated pipe shall be covered with an approved filter membrane material to prevent clogging of the foundation drainage system.

1.    R506.1 General. Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum 3.5 inches (89 mm) thick. Slabs on natural undisturbed soils or rock shall be provided with reinforcing consisting of #4 rebar placed at not more than 24 inches (24”) on center each way. The specified compressive strength of concrete shall be as set forth in Section R402.2.

2.    R801.3 Roof drainage. All dwellings shall have a controlled method of water disposal from roofs that will collect and discharge all roof drainage to the ground surface at least 3 feet (914 mm) from foundation walls or to an approved drainage system.

3.    Section G2420.2.1 Building Shutoff Valve. When fuel gas is obtained from a source other than a utility provider and a meter with an integral building shutoff is not provided a ball valve listed for use with the installed piping system above grade and outside of the building being supplied. A weather resistant placard or other approved identification method shall be permanently installed adjacent to the valve. The placard or identification shall be marked “Building Gas Supply Shutoff”. Lettering shall be a minimum of 2” in height with a ¼ inch stroke and be contrasting to the placard background.

4.    Section P3114.8 Prohibited installations. Air admittance valves shall not be used to vent sumps or tanks except where the vent system for the sump or tank has been designed by an engineer. 

5.    P2603.6 Freezing. A water, soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or crawl spaces, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat or both. Water service pipe shall be installed not less than 36 Inches (914 mm) deep.

(9)   E3601.2 Emergency disconnects. All service conductors shall terminate in disconnecting means having a short-circuit rating equal to or greater than the available fault current, installed in a readily accessible outdoor location. If more than one disconnects is provided, they shall be grouped. Each disconnect shall be one of the following:

Service disconnects marked as follows:

EMERGENCY DISCONNECT

SERVICE DISCONNECT

Meter disconnects shall be installed in accordance with their listing and shall be marked as follows:

EMERGENCY DISCONNECT

METER DISCONNECT

NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Other listed disconnect switches or circuit breakers on the supply side of each service disconnect that are suitable for use as service equipment and marked as follows:

EMERGENCY DISCONNECT

NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Markings shall comply with section 110.21 (B) of the National Electrical Code.

(10) E3801.4.3 Peninsular counter space. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular counter space with a long dimension of 24 inches (610mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) or greater. A peninsular counter top is measured from the connecting edge. A receptacle serving the main counter space to which a peninsular counter is attached may be considered as serving the peninsular counter.

(Ord. 3811; Ord. 3832)

The International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 Edition published by the International Code Council. Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this Chapter and Article save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added or changed in this Article. At least one (1) copy of said International Plumbing Code will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk, marked or stamped “Official Copy” as incorporated by Ordinance No. 3811, with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions or changes.

(a)   The following appendices of the International Plumbing Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and are considered to be a part of this code as if they were written herein: 

(b)   The following sections of the International Plumbing Code are hereby deleted:

(1)   Chapter 1 shall be deleted in its entirety.

(2)   Section 305.4.1 Sewer depth is deleted in its entirety.

(c)   The following sections of the International Plumbing Code are amended to read as follows:

(1)   Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of Osawatomie, Kansas hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 

(2)   Section 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction. This code shall regulate nonflammable medical gas, inhalation anesthetic, vacuum piping, nonmedical oxygen systems and sanitary and condensate vacuum collection systems. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel-gas-fired water heaters and water heater venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code. 

(3)   Section 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum standards to provide a reasonable level of safety, health, property protection and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems.

(4)   305.4 Freezing. Water, soil and waste pipes shall not be installed outside of a building, in attics or crawl spaces, concealed in outside walls, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperatures unless adequate provision is made to protect such pipes from freezing by insulation or heat or both. Exterior water supply system piping shall be installed not less than 36 inches below grade.

(5)   701.2 Connection to sewer required. Sanitary drainage piping from plumbing fixtures in buildings and sanitary drainage piping systems from premises shall be connected to a public sewer. Where a public sewer is not available, the sanitary drainage piping and systems shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system in compliance with the Miami County, Kansas Environmental Health Sanitary Code. 

(6)   1003.4 Oil separators required. At repair garages; gasoline stations with grease racks, grease pits or work racks; car washing facilities with engine or undercarriage cleaning capability; and at factories where oily and flammable liquid wastes are produced, separators shall be installed into which all oil-bearing, grease-bearing or flammable wastes shall be discharged before emptying in the building drainage system or other point of disposal.

(7)   Oil separators shall not be connected to any private sewage or City sewer disposal system unless first approved by the City of Osawatomie Code Official.

(Ord. 3811)

The International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter and Article save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added, or changed in this Article. At least (1) copy of said International Mechanical Code will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk, marked or stamped “Official Copy as incorporated by Ordinance No. 3811, with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions or changes.

(a)   The following appendices of the International Mechanical Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and are considered to be a part of this code as if they were written herein:

(b)   The following sections of the International Mechanical Code are hereby deleted:

(1)   Chapter 1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

(c)   The following sections of the International Mechanical Code are amended to read as follows:

(1)   101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of Osawatomie, Kansas, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(2)   101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifically addressed herein. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code. Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

(3)   101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum standards to provide a reasonable level of safety, health, property protection and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of mechanical systems.

(4)   101.4 Maintenance. Mechanical systems, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the original design and in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards that are required by this code shall be maintained in compliance with the edition of the code under which they were installed. The owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems. To determine compliance with this provision, the code official shall have the authority to require a mechanical system to be reinspected.

(5)   The inspection for maintenance of HVAC systems shall be performed in accordance with ASHRAE/ACCA/ANSI Standard 180.

(A)  101.4 Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs to a mechanical system shall conform to that required for a new mechanical system without requiring the existing mechanical system to comply with all of the requirements of this code. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing mechanical system to become unsafe, hazardous or overloaded. Minor additions, alterations, renovations and repairs to existing mechanical systems shall meet the provisions for new construction, unless such work is done in the same manner and arrangement as was in the existing system, is not hazardous and is approved.

(Ord. 3811)

The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795, hereafter referred to as the Fuel Gas Code, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter and Article save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added or changed in this Article.  

At least (1) copy of said International Fuel Gas Code will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk, marked or stamped “Official Copy” as incorporated by Ordinance No. 3811, with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions or changes.

(a)   The following appendices of the International Fuel Gas Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and are considered to be a part of this code as if they were written herein:

(b)   The following sections of the International Fuel Gas Code are hereby deleted:

(1)   Chapter 1 is deleted in its entirety.

(c)   The following sections of the International Fuel Gas Code are amended to read as follows:

(1)   101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of Osawatomie, Kansas, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(2)   101.2 Scope. 

       Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

(3)   409.2.1 Building Shutoff Valve. When fuel gas is obtained from a source other than a utility provider and a meter with an integral building shutoff is not provided a ball valve listed for use with the installed piping system above grade and outside of the building being supplied. A weather resistant placard or other approved identification method shall be permanently installed adjacent to the valve. The placard or identification shall be marked “Building Gas Supply Shutoff”. Lettering shall be a minimum of 2” in height with a ¼ inch stroke and be contrasting to the placard background.

(Ord. 3811)

The International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795, hereafter referred to as the Existing Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter and Article save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added or changed in this Article. At least (1) copy of said International Existing Building Code will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk, marked or stamped “Official Copy” as incorporated by Ordinance No. 3811, with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions or changes.

(a)   The following appendices of the International Existing Building Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and are considered to be a part of this code as if they were written herein:

(1)   Appendix B – Supplementary Accessibility Requirements for Existing Buildings and Facilities.

(b)   The following sections of the International Existing Building Code are hereby deleted:

(1)   Section 103 Department of Building Safety in its entirety.

(2)   Section 104 Powers and Duties of the Code Official in its entirety.

(3)   Section 105 Permits in its entirety.

(4)   Section 107 Temporary Structures and Uses in its entirety.

(5)   Section 108 Fees in its entirety.

(6)   Section 109 Inspections in its entirety.

(7)   Section 111 Service Utilities in its entirety.

(8)   Section 112 Board of Appeals in its entirety.

(9)   Section 113 Violations in its entirety.

(10) Section 114 Stop Work Order in its entirety.

(11) Section 115 Unsafe Buildings and Equipment in its entirety.

(12) Section 116 Emergency Measures in its entirety.

(13) Section 117 Demolition in its entirety.

(c)   The following sections of the International Existing Building Code are amended to read as follows:

(1)   101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of Osawatomie, Kansas, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(Ord. 3811)

The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795, hereafter referred to as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter and Article save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added or changed in this Article. At least (1) copy of said International Swimming Pool and Spa Code will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk, marked or stamped “Official Copy” as incorporated by Ordinance No. 3811, with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions or changes.

(a)   The following appendices of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and are considered to be a part of this code as if they were written herein:

(b)   The following sections of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are hereby deleted:

(1)   Section 103 Department of Building Safety in its entirety.

(2)   Section 104 Powers and Duties of the Code Official in its entirety.

(3)   Section 105 Permits in its entirety.

(4)   Section 106 Inspections in its entirety

(5)   Section 107 Violations

(6)   Section 108 Means of Appeal

(c)   The following sections of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are amended to read as follows:

(1)   101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of Osawatomie, Kansas, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(Ord. 3811)

The National Electric Code (NEC), 2017 Edition published by the National Fire Protection Association of Battery march Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter and Article save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added, or changed in this Article. At least (1) copy of said National Electrical Code will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk, marked or stamped “Official Copy” as incorporated by Ordinance No. 3811, with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions or changes.

(a)   The following appendices of the National Electrical Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and are considered to be a part of this code as if they were written herein: 

(b)   The following sections of the National Electrical Code are hereby deleted: 

(c)   The following sections of the National Electrical Code are amended to read as follows:

230.85 Emergency disconnects. For one- and two-family dwellings units, all service conductors shall terminate in disconnecting means having a short-circuit rating equal to or greater than the available fault current, installed in a readily accessible outdoor location. If more than one disconnects is provided, they shall be grouped. Each disconnect shall be one of the following:

Service disconnects marked as follows:

EMERGENCY DISCONNECT

SERVICE DISCONNECT

Meter disconnects shall be installed in accordance with their listing and shall be marked as follows: 

EMERGENCY DISCONNECT

METER DISCONNECT

NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Other listed disconnect switches or circuit breakers on the supply side of each service disconnect that are suitable for use as service equipment and marked as follows:

EMERGENCY DISCONNECT

NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Markings shall comply with section 110.21 (B) of the National Electrical Code.

(Ord. 3811)