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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3611 ORDINANCE NO. 3611 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 98, ARTICLE VI, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING THE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS AMENDED AS THE OFFICIAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; AMENDING OTHER PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 98, ARTICLE VI; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas ("the City") is a home rule city acting under its power adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, The 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as published by the National Fire Protection Association, became the official electrical code of Texas on September 1, 2017 through the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act; and WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills deems it necessary to adopt this ordinance providing minimum standards to safeguard the health, property, and welfare of its citizens by regulating and controlling the use, occupancy, maintenance, repair, design, construction and materials for buildings and structures within the City; and WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has previously adopted versions of the National Electrical Code, codified in Article VI "Electrical Standards" of Chapter 98 " Buildings and Building Regulations" of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City having reviewed the available codes and desires to adopt the 2017 National Electrical Code with amendments recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and other amendments proposed by staff in order to better provide for the safety of its residents and their property; and WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills Construction Code Appeals Board acting in its capacity as the Construction Advisory Board has reviewed and recommends the adoption of the 2017 National Electrical Code with amendments recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and other amendments proposed by staff; and Ordinance No.3611 Page 1 of 14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds the recitals above to be true and correct, and such recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if written herein. SECTION 2: THAT Section 98-232 of Article VI "Electrical Standards" of Chapter 98 "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 98-232 2017 edition of the National Electric Code adopted. All electrical equipment installed or used in the city and all installations of electrical equipment shall be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the standards provided by the National Fire Protection Association, and with the provisions of this chapter, applicable state statutes, and any rules or regulations issued under authority thereof. The National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, including Annex H (Article 80), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary, and the regional amendments and interpretations thereto recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, as further amended by the City of North Richland Hills set out in section 98-233 hereof is hereby adopted by reference to the same extent as though set out here in full as the Electrical Code of the City of North Richland Hills. SECTION 3: Section 98-233 of Article VI "Electrical Standards" of Chapter 98 "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 98-233.-Amendments to the 2017 National Electric Code The 2017 National Electrical Code is hereby modified by the following amendments: *Article 80.11(C) and(D) - add new paragraphs. 80.11(C) Change in occupancy. It shall be unlawful to make a change in the occupancy type or use of any structure which will subject the structure to any special provision of this code applicable to the new occupancy without approval of the code official. The code official shall certify that such structure meets the intent of the provisions of law governing building construction for the proposed new occupancy and that such change of occupancy does not result in any hazard to the public health, safety or welfare. Ordinance No.3611 Page 2 of 14 No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any building that would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies as defined by the building code, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of this code for such division or group of occupancy. Subject to the approval of the code official, the use or occupancy of existing buildings shall be permitted to be changed and the building is allowed to be occupied for purposes in other groups without conforming to all the requirements of this code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use. 80.11(D) Moved buildings. Electrical systems and equipment that are a part of buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new installations. EXCEPTIONS: The factory installed and inspected systems of: 1. HUD or Texas State approved mobile and manufactured homes 2. Texas State approved modular homes. 3. Texas State approved industrialized buildings *Article 80.15 Electrical Board- Delete entire section. *Article 80.19(D) - Delete paragraph D. *Article 80.19(E) Amend as follows: Fees for electrical permits shall be paid by the applicant before the permit is issued in accordance with Appendix A — Fee Schedule in the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. * Article 80.19(F)2 & 4 - Delete paragraphs *Article 80.23(A) — Replace to read as follows: 80.23(A) Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish or utilize any electrical system or equipment, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. *Article 80.23(C, D, E, & F) —Add sections to read as follows: Ordinance No.3611 Page 3 of 14 80.23(C) Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any electrical system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work or causing such work to be done. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Such work shall not resume until authorized by the code official to proceed. 80.23(D) Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the electrical on or about any premises. 80.23(E) Unsafe electrical systems or equipment. Any electrical system or equipment regulated by this code that is unsafe or that constitutes a fire or health hazard, unsanitary condition, or is otherwise dangerous to human life is hereby declared unsafe. Any use of an electrical system or equipment regulated by this code constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of improper installation, inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe use. Any such unsafe equipment is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. When any electrical system or equipment is maintained in violation of this code, and in violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the code official may institute any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. All buildings or structures subjected to damage by deterioration or by fire shall be inspected by the code official, and all unsafe wiring or electrical equipment shall be repaired or replaced. 80.23(F) Authority to condemn. Whenever the code official determines that any electrical system or equipment, or portion thereof, regulated by this code has become hazardous to life, health or property or has become unsanitary, or is otherwise dangerous to human life, the code official shall order in writing that such electrical system or equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary Ordinance No.3611 Page 4 of 14 condition. A time limit for compliance with such order shall be specified in the written notice. No person shall use or maintain defective electrical after receiving such notice. *Article 80.25- Delete and replace as follows: 80.25(A) Authority to order disconnection of utilities. The code official shall have the authority to order disconnection of any energy source or utility service supplied to a building, structure or equipment regulated by this code when it is determined that the equipment or any portion thereof has become hazardous, unsanitary, or being used in violation of this code. The code official shall also have the authority to order disconnection of any energy source or utility service supplied to a building, structure or equipment regulated by this code when it is determined that a building or property is being used without a valid certificate of occupancy or in violation of a valid certificate of occupancy. Written notice of such order to disconnect service and the causes thereof may be given within 24 hours to the owner and occupant of such building, structure or premises, provided, however, that in cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service systems may be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter. 80.25(B) Connection after order to disconnect. No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, power supply or water distribution system or supply energy, fuel or water to any equipment regulated by this code that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the code official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the code official until the code official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment. *Article 80.27- Delete and replace as follows: 80.27(A) Code official. Whenever the term "code official" or "electrical inspector" is used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the building official or his authorized representative(s). 80.27(B) Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction, the code official shall have the authority to appoint an assistant code official, other related technical officers, inspectors, and other employees. Ordinance No. 3611 Page 5 of 14 80.27(C) Restriction of employees. An official or employee connected with the department of inspection shall not be engaged in directly or indirectly with the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building within the City of North Richland Hills; and such officer or employee shall not engage in any work that conflicts with official duties or with the interests of the department. Further no official or employee shall be permitted to work for, or be connected with, any electrical contractor, electrical manufacturer or wholesale supply company, or do any electrical work within the City of North Richland Hills while employed as an inspector by the city. 80.27(D) Liability. The code official charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the code official or employee because of such act or omission performed by the code official or employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this jurisdiction. Add new Article 80.28: 80.28 Who May do the Work. 80.28(A) General. It shall be unlawful for any person to do or cause to be done any electrical work within the City of North Richland Hills except as provided in this section. Doing work other than what is authorized by this section is considered a violation by the worker as well as the master and/or contractor. Master electrician. A master electrician may contract for and engage in the business of installing, repairing, or replacing electrical wiring or equipment of any nature on or in buildings or structures. The master electrician may employ, direct and supervise journeyman electricians, residential wireman electricians, maintenance electricians, residential maintenance electricians, helpers, and apprentice electricians as allowed by state statute. Ordinance No.3611 Page 6 of 14 80.28(B) Home owner permits/projects. Permits may be issued to a property owner who wishes to do electrical work in their owner-occupied homestead. This provision authorizes the homeowner to work on that part of the electrical system that occurs after, but does not include, the first main breaker behind the electrical meter or the meter base. Work under this provision is authorized to be done solely by the homeowner and shall not be subcontracted or delegated to other persons. *Add additional paragraph to Article 90.4 Supervision of Work. In the actual work of installing, maintaining, altering or repairing any electric conductors or equipment which requires a permit, apprentice electricians shall be directly supervised by an on-site journeyman electrician when electrical work is being performed. At no time shall an unlicensed or licensed apprentice electrician be allowed to install, maintain, alter or repair any electrical conductors or equipment which requires a permit without direct on-site supervision by a journeyman electrician licensed by the State of Texas. *Article 100;amend the following definition: Intersystem Bonding Termination. A device that provides a means for connecting intersystem bonding conductors for communication systems to the grounding electrode system. *Article 110.2; change the following to read as follows: 110.2 Approval. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be acceptable only if approved. Approval of equipment may be evident by listing and labeling of equipment by a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) with a certification mark of that laboratory or a qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ. Exception: Unlisted equipment that is relocated to another location within a jurisdiction or is field modified is subject to the approval by the AHJ. This approval may be by a field evaluation by a NRTL or qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ. Informational Note No. 1: See 90.7, Examination of Equipment for Safety, and 110.3, Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment. See definitions of Approved, Identified, Labeled, and Listed. Ordinance No.3611 Page 7 of 14 Informational Note No. 2:Manufacturer's self-certification of equipment may not necessarily comply with US product safety standards as certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab. Informational Note No. 3: NFPA 790 and 791 provide an example of an approved method for qualifying a third party inspection agency. *Article 210.52(G) (1) Garages: replace as follows: (1) Garages. In each attached garage and in each detached garage with electric power. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed for each car space. *Article 230.2(A) add a seventh special condition. (7) In supplying electrical service to multifamily dwellings, two or more laterals or overhead service drops shall be permitted to a building when the following conditions are met: a. The building has six or more individual gang meters and all meters are grouped at the same location. b. Each lateral or overhead service drop originates from the same point of service. c. The building contains an automatic fire sprinkler system throughout. d. The area served by each electrical service is separated from other area(s) served by a separate electrical service by approved fire walls constructed in accordance with the International Building Code. *Article 250.52(1) add a paragraph. Where the code official has determined that a metal underground water pipe is not present or is unsuitable, a method of grounding as specified in (2) through (4) below shall be used. *Section 310.104(B); change to read as follows: 310.104(B) Conductor material. Conductors in this article shall be of copper unless otherwise specified. Aluminum conductor materials shall not be installed; however, aluminum conductors or copper-clad aluminum conductors may be utilized for service entrance and feeder conductors of 1/0 in size or larger. Aluminum conductors or copper-clad aluminum conductors shall not be utilized for branch circuits or other wiring methods. *Article 500.8(A)(3); change to read as follows: Ordinance No. 3611 Page 8 of 14 500.8 Equipment. Articles 500 through 504 require equipment construction and installation standards that ensure safe performance under conditions of proper use and maintenance. Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to installation and maintenance. Informational Note No. 2: Since there is no consistent relationship between explosion properties and ignition temperature, the two are independent requirements. Informational Note No. 3: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Explosion proof or dust-ignition proof equipment may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than -25°C (-13°F) unless they are identified for low-temperature service. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified as Class I, Division 1 at normal ambient temperature. (A) Suitability. Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by one of the following: (1) Equipment listing or labeling (2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency concerned with product evaluation (3) Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer's self-evaluation or an engineering judgment signed and sealed by a qualified Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. Informational Note: Additional documentation for equipment may include certificates demonstrating compliance with applicable equipment standards, indicating special conditions of use, and other pertinent information. *Article 505.7(A) changed to read as follows: 505.7 Special Precaution. Article 505 requires equipment construction and installation that ensures safe performance under conditions of proper use and maintenance. Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations. Ordinance No.3611 Page 9 of 14 Informational Note No. 2: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Electrical equipment depending on the protection techniques described by 505.8(A) may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than -20°C (-4°F) unless they are identified for use at lower temperatures. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified Class I, Zones 0, 1, or 2 at normal ambient temperature. (A)Implementation of Zone Classification System. Classification of areas, engineering and design, selection of equipment and wiring methods, installation, and inspection shall be performed by a qualified Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. *Article 517.2 Definitions. (Health Care Facility); modify as follows: Medical Office (Dental Office). A building or part thereof in which the following occur: (1) (unchanged) (2) No sedation is involved (including the use of nitrous oxide) and only local anesthesia is involved where treatment or procedures do not render the patient incapable of self-preservation under emergency conditions (3) (unchanged) *Article 517.30 Essential Electrical Systems for Hospitals; create a new (H) and add the following language: (G) Coordination. Overcurrent protective devices serving the equipment branch of the essential electrical system shall be coordinated for the period of time that a fault's duration extends beyond 0.1 second. Exception No. 1: Between transformer primary and secondary overcurrent protective devices, where only one overcurrent protective device or set of overcurrent protective devices exists on the transformer secondary. Exception No. 2: Between overcurrent protective devices of the same size (ampere rating) in series. Informational Note: The terms coordination and coordinated as used in this section do not cover the full range of overcurrent conditions. *Article 600.6(A) (1) At Point of Entry to a Sign; Exception 1 changed to read as follows: Ordinance No.3611 Page 10 of 14 Exception No.1: A disconnect shall not be required for branch circuits(s) or feeder conductor(s) passing through the sign where enclosed in a Chapter 3 listed raceway or metal-jacketed cable identified for the location. The conductor(s) shall not serve the sign body or sign enclosure where passing through. *Article 600.6(A) (1) At Point of Entry to a Sign; create a new Exception No. 2 to add the following language: Exception No. 2. A disconnect shall not be required at the point of entry to a sign body, sign enclosure, or pole for branch circuit conductor(s). The conductors shall be enclosed in a Chapter 3 listed raceway or metal-jacketed cable identified for the location. The conductor(s) shall be routed to a device box which contains the disconnect. A field-applied permanent warning label that is visible during servicing shall be applied to the raceway at or near the point of entry into the sign enclosure or sign body. The warning label shall comply with 110.21(B) and state the following: "Danger. This raceway contains energized conductors." The marking shall include the location of the disconnecting means for the energized conductor(s). The disconnecting means shall be capable of being locked in the open position in accordance with 110.25. *Article 600.6(A) (1) At Point of Entry to a Sign; move the original Exception 2 to create a new Exception No. 3 and add the following language: Exception No. 3: A disconnect shall not be required at the point of entry to a sign enclosure or sign body for branch circuit(s) or feeder conductor(s) that supply an internal panelboard(s) in a sign enclosure or sign body. The conductors shall be enclosed in a Chapter 3 listed raceway or metal-jacketed cable identified for the location. A field-applied permanent warning label that is visible during servicing shall be applied to the raceway at or near the point of entry into the sign enclosure or sign body. The warning label shall comply with 110.21(B) and state the following: "Danger. This raceway contains energized conductors." The marking shall include the location of the disconnecting means for the energized conductor(s). The disconnecting means shall be capable of being locked in the open position in accordance with 110.25. (2017 Code) Informational Note: The location of the disconnect is intended to allow service or maintenance personnel complete and local control of the disconnecting means. **Article 680.22(E)1-3; add new section. 680.22(E)1. Door Alarms Serving Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spa Areas. Door alarms must be installed on all building doors providing direct access to a swimming pool, hot tub and/or spa. Alarms shall be provided on all new residential and commercial installations, existing single-family rental installations; as well as existing residential and commercial installations that are substantially modified. Ordinance No.3611 Page 11 of 14 Door alarms required by this section must be capable of meeting the following specifications: 1. The alarm must sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds within 7 seconds after the door is opened. 2. The alarm must have a sound pressure rating of at least 85 dBA at 10 ft. and be able to be heard throughout a residence. Alarms installed in commercial buildings must have a sound pressure rating of at least 85 dBA at 10 ft. and be able to be heard throughout the immediate area as determined by the code official 3. The alarm must have an automatic reset. 4. When equipped with a deactivation switch, the switch or touch pad must be placed at a height of 54 inches above the threshold of the door. 5. In new and existing construction the alarm may be battery operated or connected to the electrical wiring of the building. 6. Door alarms shall be installed in such a way that it is unable to be removed without the use of tools, keys, or other approved measures. 7. The alarm must have a manual means, such as a touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening for a maximum 15 seconds. 8. Door alarms shall be installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 680.22(E)2. Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Spa Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the installer to insure that security and safety is provided at all times a swimming pool, hot tub or spa is under construction. Prior to filling or partially filling the swimming pool, hot tub or spa, the installer shall obtain a Pre- Plaster/Pre-Fill Safety Inspection from the code official. All safety devices required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) must be installed and in operable condition prior to this inspection. Safety devices shall include, but may not be limited to, a six foot tall perimeter fence, self-closing/self-latching gate(s), door alarms required by 680.22(E)1; as well as rescue equipment required in commercial applications by other ordinances. 680.22(E)3. Safety Video. The Code Official is hereby authorized to develop a written policy requiring all new swimming pool, hot tub and/or spa owners to view an approved water safety video prior to issuing the construction permit. This policy shall also apply to the tenants of single-family rental properties prior to granting a Certificate of Occupancy. Ordinance No.3611 Page 12 of 14 **Article 680.25(A) replace section to read as follows: 680.25 Feeders. These provisions shall apply to any feeder on the supply side of panelboards supplying branch circuits for pool equipment covered in Part II of this article and on the load side of the service equipment or the source of a separately derived system. (A) Wiring Methods. (1) Feeders. Feeders shall be installed in rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit. The following wiring methods shall be permitted if not subject to physical damage: (1) Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit (2) Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (3) Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit (4) Electrical metallic tubing where installed on or within a building (5) Electrical nonmetallic tubing where installed within a building (6) Type MC cable where installed within a building and if not subject to corrosive environment SECTION 4: Any person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and be punishable hereunder. SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, except where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 6: All rights and remedies of the City of North Richland Hills are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances in the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 7: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section Ordinance No.3611 Page 13 of 14 of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 8: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 14th day of October, 2019. 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McGinnis, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: • Clayton Comstock, Planning Director Ordinance No.3611 Page 14 of 14 Star-Telegram MEDIA Arlington Citizen-Journal I The Keller Citizen I La Estrella Mansfield News-Mirror I Star-Telegram Northeast I Weatherford Star-Telegram star-telegram.com 1 808 Throckmorton St.I Ft Worth,Tx.76102.8315 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Account# Ad Number Identification PO Amount Cols Deoth 600579 0004422945 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ORDINANCI ORDINANCE NO.3611 $90.68 I 1 51.00 Li Attention: Traci Henderson THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS County of Tarrant PO BOX 820609 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 761820609 Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,this day personally appeared VICTORIA CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS RODELA, Bid and Legal Coordinator ORDINANCE NO.3611 9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY for the Star-Telegram, published b COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF g p by NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, the Star-Telegram, Inc. at Fort Worth, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 98,ARTICLE VI,OF THE NORTH in Tarrant County,Texas;and who, RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF OR- DINANCES, ADOPTING THE after being duly sworn, did depose 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS and say that the attached clipping of CODE AS AMENDED AS THE ORDINANCE NO.3611 Y Pp 9 OFFICIAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY an advertisement was ublished in THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF p HILLS;AMENDING OTHER PRO- NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, the above named paper on the listed VISIONS OF CHAPTER 98, AR- TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER TICLE VI;PROVIDING A PENAL- 98,ARTICLE VI,OF THE NORTH dates: TY;PROVIDING THAT THIS OR- RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF OR- DINANCE SHALL BE CUMULA- DINANCES, ADOPTING THE TIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PRO- CODE AS AMENDED AS THE VISIONS; PROVIDING SAVINGS OFFICIAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF CLAUSE; PROVIDING A THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND HILLS;AMENDING OTHER PRO- 2 Insertion(s) PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE VISIONS OF CHAPTER 98, AR- DATE. Any person intentionally,knowing- TICLE VI;PROVIDING A PENAL- Published On: ly, recklessly, or with criminal TY PROVIDING THAT THIS OR- October 17,2019,October 18,2019 negligence violating any of the DINANCE SHALL BE CUMULA- provisions of this ordinance TIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND shall be deemed guilty of a mis- REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PRO- demeanor and upon conviction VISIONS; PROVIDING SAVINGS thereof shall be fined an amount VISIONS; PROVIDING A not to exceed two thousand dol- CLAUSE; CLAUSE; AND violation tion shall Each day we such PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a sep- DATE. arate violation and be punisha- Any person intentionally,knowing- ble hereunder. IY, recklessly, or with criminal PASSED AND APPROVED on this negligence violating any of the 14th day of October,2019. provisions of this ordinance CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS shall be deemed guilty of a mis- By:/s/Rita Wright Oujesky_ demeanor and upon conviction Rita Wright Oujesky, Mayor Pro thereof shall be fined an amount Tern not to exceed two thousand dol- ATTEST:/s/Alicia Richardson lars($2,000).Each day any such Alicia Richardson,City Secretary violation shall be allowed to APPRO VED AS TO FORM AND LE- continue shall constitute a sep Yoc/dL '� GALITY: /5/ Maleshia B. arate violation and be unisha- McGinnis ble hereunder. P VED Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attor- PASSED AND APPROVED on this ney 14th day of October,2019. 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