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1974-09-03 X69 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL A G E N D A September 3, 1974 7:30 P.M. 1. Street Standards Presentation - Gerald Lemons. 2. Continental Park Estates Community Facilities Agreement - James Rust. 3. Messina Brothers Request for "Hilltop Acres" Disannexation. 4. Street Lights re Dove Estates. 5. Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission: A. ZA-74-8: Approval of request by F. J. Schnitzer for "L" District (Light Commercial) Zoning. O 6. Administrative Matters: A. Approval of Bills 7. Council Actions for Flood Insurance: A. Application. B. Building Permits. C. Development Codes. 8. J. E. Foust, Jr. re Ambulance Service I hereby certify that this Agenda was posted on the bulletin board in City Hall at 667 N. Carroll Avenue, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, August 30, 1974. Aliceanne Wallace, City Secretary i ' 101 F CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3 , 1974 The City Council of the City cf Southlake, Texas , met in regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall, at 667 North Carroll Avenue in Southlake on Tuesday, September 3 , 1974 , with the follow- ing members present: Wade Booker, Mayor W. O. Nunn, Mayor Pro Tem Billy Joe Knox, Councilman R. D. Drummond, Councilman Sam Davis , Councilman James Winfrey, Councilman Also present: William D. Campbell , City Attorney Gerald Lemons , Carter & Burgess Engineer Police Chief Douglas R. Hughes. Mayor Booker called the meeting to order at 7 :30 P.M. The invo- M cation was given by Councilman Knox. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as read. Street standards presentation was made to the Council by Gerald 11.1 Lemons of Carter & Burgess, Inc. Each Councilman was presented a rough draft copy of his recommendations . The Mayor requested that the Council take time to study same , as well as the City Attorney, and be prepared to adopt a street standards ordinance at the regular Council meeting October 15th. James Rust, developer of Continental Park Estates within the City' s extra-territorial jurisdiction, appeared before the Council and discussion was had pertaining to the cost of running a 6" water line to the development. Mayor Booker handed him a sample copy ofacommunity facilities agreement to read over. (Mr. Rust later left the Council Chamber. ) Wilbur Knape next addressed the Council regarding the Messina Brothers Petition for Disannexation. He dwelt at length on the issuance of the City' s ' 72 general obligation bonds and what actual capital improvements were made by same in the area in question. Following further discussion, the Mayor , as well as Councilman Knox, stated for the record that the City had shown its willingness to work with the Messinas on many occasions in the past concerning the development of "Hilltop Acres" . Mr. Ai 111 , Knape closed his disseration by asking the Council to give his clients ' request for disannexation due consideration. A decision regarding street lights in Dove Estates was tabled to I the next regular meeting by the Mayor. ZA-74-8: A request for L District on five acres of land, more or less, just west of the intersection of White Chapel and Southlake Boulevard, recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Com- mission, was set for public hearing October 1st. A motion to pay the bills as per the attached list was made by Councilman Drummond; seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 74-23, for making application for Federally subsidized flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, was passed unanimously on motion by Councilman Nunn; sec- onded by Councilman Davis. (Said Resolution attached hereto and made a part hereof. ) RESOLUTION NO . 74-24, concerning building permit system in connec- tion with flood insurance, was passed unanimously on motion by Councilman Knox; seconded by Councilman Nunn. (Said Resolution attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Craig Eaton, City Planner with Carter & Burgess, explained to the ' Council the need for development codes. Following some discussion, Councilman Knox moved that Ordinance No. 210, adopting the Southern Standard Building Code by reference, be passed; seconded by Council- man Drummond. Motion passed unanimously. (Said Ordinance attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Councilman Knox also moved that Ordinance No. 211, adopting the National Electrical Code by refer- ' ence, be passed; seconded by Councilman Drummond. Motion passed unani- mously. (Said Ordinance attached hereto and made a part hereof. ) Councilman Knox advised the Council his business necessitates his ' resignation as liason officer to the Fire Department and recommended that Councilman Winfrey be appointed in his place. Mayor Booker thanked him for having done a good job and accepted his recommendation, upon Councilman Winfrey acquiescing to becoming liason officer in Councilman Knox' s stead. Councilman Nunn moved that the resignation be accepted; seconded by Councilman Davis. Councilmen Drummond, Nunn and Davis voted "For" ; Councilmen Winfrey and Knox abstaining. Motion carried. Councilman Knox moved that Councilman Winfrey' s appointment to the position of liason officer to the Fire Department be approved; seconded by Councilman Drummond. Councilmen Knox, Nunn, Drummond and y ff Davis voted "For" ; Councilman Winfrey abstained. Motion carried. ` Craig Eaton suggested that Councilman Knox review codes and make recom- mendations to the Council. Ambulance service proposal was presented to the Council by Chief Regular Council Meeting - 9/3/74 - Page 2 of 3. Hughes in the absence of J. E. Foust who left the meeting earlier. Chief Hughes stated that Mr. Foust will no longer answer emergency ambulance calls from the Police Department unless the City is will- ing to subsidize same. Discussion followed. Mayor Booker announced that following the regular business there would be a closed session pertaining to internal personnel prob- lems. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary A /3 /17 A y I BILLS FOR APPROVAL AT SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 COUNCIL MEETING I A.B.I.T. (Employee Insurance) 9-1-74 $159.65 II Mary Yates (filing) 6-28-74 10.00 Watco Air Conditioning (City Hall) #02437 20.00 Stafford-Lowdon Co. (Municipal Court) #30857 21.30 I Ft.Worth Star-Telegram (legal notice) 8-9-74 11.55 Lone Star Gas Co. (All Depts. 8-23-74 4.29 Grapevine Sun (Legal Notice) 8/31/74 34.75 Pitney-Bowes (City Hall) (Postage Slogan Seals) 40.00II Southern Bldg.Code Pub.Co. (City) #9015 24.28 Carter & Burgess, Inc. (City) Stmt for May,June & July,1974 1,677.48 Payton-Wright Ford Sales (Police) #4788 15.10 John H.Jones Exxon (Police) #00590 5.90 Lancaster-Pittard Assn. (Police Physical) 7-26-74 8.00 General Telephone (Police) 9-1-74 49.37 IIGeneral Telephone (Fire) 9-1-74 25.76 Gibson Products (Fire)Supplies #09508 & 44616 40.51 Gibson Products (Police) Film #00147 8.67 Grapevine Auto Supply (Fire) #27703 4.4911 A-B Cont.Equipment & Supply (Fire)-Emergency Repair on Unit #3001 #07162 222.58 Fire Protection Svc. (Fire) Working Equip. #1664 & #1690 1,270.1101 No.Texas Waterworks Supply (Water) #568 191.60 The Rohan Co. (Water) Supplies #61035 & #61036 227.12 Washington Janitor Svc. (City Hall) 50.00 Texas Power & Light Company (City) 07-30-74 to 08-28-74 186.55 Tarrant County Purchasing (Off. Supplies) 8-23-74 11.73 Texas Power & Light Co. (Water) 8-28-74 983.22 Tri-County Elect. -City) Southlake Estates & Trail Creek 36.29 Bell Communications, Inc. (Fire & Police Radio Maint.) 50. 50 r CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 27, 1974 TO THE HON. MAYOR & COUNCILMEN: Gentlemen: Re: ZA-74-8: At the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission held at City Hall, Tuesday, August 27, 1974, it was moved by G. W. Hargadine that the request by F. J. Schnitzer for "L" District (Light Commercial) zoning on 5.16 acres of land, more or less, out of the Littleberry G. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 686, be recommended for approval; seconded by J. A. Harrell. Motion passed unanimously. Present for the Commission: R. W. Mussina, Chairman J. A. Harrell, Secretary G. W. Hargadine Eleanor Kasper C. M. Gordon (arriving late) Also Present: J. Craig Eaton, Carter & Burgess,Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Schnitzer Mike O'Brien Virginia Clow Elsie McAlister RESOLUTION NO. 74-23 FLOOD PLAIN RESOLUTION IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION FOR FLOOD INSURANCE WHEREAS, certain areas of the City of Southlake, Texas are subject to periodic flooding from streams, causing serious damages to properties within these areas; and, WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of Federally subsi- dized flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968; and, WHEREAS, it is the intent of this City Council of Southlake, I Texas to require the recognition and evaluation of flood hazards in all official actions relating to land use in the flood plain areas having special flood hazards; and, WHEREAS, this body has the legal authority to adopt land use and control measures to reduce future flood losses pursuant to Articles 1011a through 1011j, Chapter Four, Title 28, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council of South-4lake, Texas hereby: 1. Assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it will enact as necessary, and maintain in force for those areas having flood hazards, adequate land use and control measures with effective enforcement provisions consistent with the Criteria set forth in Section 1910 of the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations; and 2. Vests the City Secretary of Southlake, Texas with the re- sponsibility, authority, and means to: (a) Delineate or assist the Administrator, at his request, in delineating the limits of the areas having special flood hazatds on available local maps of sufficient scale to identify the location of building sites. (b) Provide such information as the Administrator may request concerning present uses and occupancy of the flood plain areas. (c) Cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies and pri- vate firms which undertake to study, survey, map and identify flood plain areas, and cooperate with neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining flood plain areas in order to prevent ag- gravation of existing hazards. (d) Submit on the anniversary date of the community's initial eligibility an annual report to the Administrator on the progress made during the past year within the community in the development and implementation of flood plain management measures. 3. Appoints the City Secretary of Southlake, Texas to maintain for public inspection and to furnish upon request a record of ele- vations (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (includ- ing basement) of all new or substantially improved structures locat- ed in the special flood hazard areas. If the lowest floor is below grade on one or more sides, the elevation of the floor immediately above must also be recorded. Agrees to take such other official action as may be reason- ably necessary to carry out the objectives of the program. RESOLUTION PASSED this 3rd day of September, 1974. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attor ey 115 RESOLUTION NO. 74-24 RESOLUTION IN CONNECTION WITH FLOOD PLAIN INSURANCE CONCERNING BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas has adopted and is en- forcing Zoning Ordinance No. 161 of the City of Southlake, Texas, and, WHEREAS, Section VIII, paragraph 2 of the aforesaid prohibits any person, firm or corporation from erecting, constructing, en- larging, altering, repairing, improving, moving or demolishing any building or structure without first obtaining a seperate building permit for each building or structure from the City Secretary, and, WHEREAS, the City Secretary must examine all plans and speci- fication for the proposed construction when application is made to her for a building permit. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of Southlake, Texas as follows: 1. That the City Secretary shall review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonable safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated and mobile homes) must (i) be designed (or_ modified) and _anchored__to _pr.ev_ent_flotaton, __col.lapse, _ or lateral movement of the structure, (ii) use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage, and (iii) construction methods and practices that will minimize flood use damage; and, proposals 2. That the City Secretary shall review subdivision proP 0 osed new developments to assure that (i) all such pro- and other pro p (ii) osals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, trii) P electrical, such as sewer, gas, all public utilities and facilities, stems are located, elevated, and constructed to minimize and water sY rovided so or eliminate flood damage and (iii) adequate drainage is provided as to reduce exposure to flood hazards; and, replacement 3. That the City Secretary shall require new or rep water supply systems and/or sanitary sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the sys- and require tems and discharges from the systems into flood waters, on site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impair- ment of them or contamination from them during flooding. RESOLUTION PASSED this 3rd day of September, 1974. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City tto eY~' 116 ORDINANCE NO. 210 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, BY REFERENCE, PUBLISHED BY THE SOUTHERN BUILD- ING CODE CONGRESS, AS THE "BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS", FOR WHICH SAID ORDINANCE REGU- LATES THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERA- TION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, CONVERSION, DEMOLITION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES; PROVIDINGrFOR THE ISSUANCE OR PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING A FIRE DIS- TRICT; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF OTHER CITY ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas deems it nec- essary, and in the public interest, for the purposes of promoting and safe- guarding the public health, safety, comfort and general welfare of its citi- zens by adopting a nationally recognized and authoritative building code de- signed to provide minimum standards of structural strength, stability, san- itation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, re- moval, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises, when properly interpreted and implemented; and, WHEREAS, the City Council further deems it proper that such a code should be comprehensive in scope to apply to the construction, alteration, 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; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to provide with this ordinance a severability clause; make this ordinance cumulative of other ordinances; a penalty for the violation thereof; and an effective date of adoption; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. 1973 EDITION OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE ADOPTED. The 1973 edition of the "Southern Standard Building Code", in- cluding Appendicies "A" thru "I", as published by the Southern Building Code Congress, is hereby adopted as the "Building Code of the City of Southlake, Texas". Three copies of said 1973 edition of the Southern Standard Building Code are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are on file in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection. SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: 1974 REVISION TO 1973 EDITION. Amend- ments of the Southern Standards Building Code entitled "1974 Revision to 1973 Edition", as published by the Southern Building Code Congress, except for the amendment to Section 107.4 - Schedule of Permit Fees which is ex- pressly declared to be deleted, are hereby adopted and included as a part of the "Building Code of the City of Southlake, Texas". Three copies of said amendments are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are on file in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection. SECTION 3. FIRE DISTRICT: CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT. There is here- by created a "Fire District" for which the boundaries thereof shall be dis- cribed as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the south Right-of-Way line of State Highway 114 and the east Right-of-Way line of Carroll Avenue; thence southerly along said east Right-of-Way line of Carroll Avenue to its intersection with the north Right-of-Way line of East Continental Blvd.; thence easterly along said north Right-of-Way line of East Continental Blvd. to its intersection with the west Right-of-Way line of Kimball Avenue; thence northerly along the meandering west Right-of-Way line of Kimball Avenue and -2- the northerly projection thereof, to its intersection with the southerly Right-of-Way line of State Highway No. 114; thence northwesterly along said southerly Right-of-Way line of State Highway No. 114, to the point of be- ginning. Said "Fire District" shall be regulated in conformance with the "Building Code of the City of Southlake, Texas". SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. "Section 115 - Validity" of the Build- ing Code herein adopted is declared to be deleted and void, and there shall be inserted in lieu thereof the following: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Any or all of the remaining portions of this Ordinance not held to be unconstitutional shall con- tinue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 5. CUMULATIVE OF OTHER ORDINANCES. This Ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of the provisions of other applicable Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, including all amendments thereof. SECTION 6. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. "Section 114 - Violations and Pen- alties" of the Building Code herein adopted is declared to be deleted and void, and there shall be inserted in lieu thereof the following: Any person, firm, association of persons, company or corporation or their agents, servants or employees who violate, disobey, omit, neglect or refuse to comply with any provision of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation exists is hereby de- clared to be a distinct and separate offense and punishable by law. - 3- SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and so accordingly ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of September, A. D. 1974. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ity Atto ey ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, BY REFERENCE, PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, AS THE "ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS", FOR WHICH SAID ORDINANCE PRESCRIBES MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING THE SAFE USE, INSTALLATION, REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING, LIGHTING AND OTHER SIMILAR COMPONENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, FEES AND APPEALS; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF OTHER CITY ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas deems it necessary, and in the public interest, for the purposes of promoting and safeguarding the public health, safety, comfort and general welfare of its citizens by adopting a nationally recognized and authoritative electrical code designed as a practical safeguard of persons and of buildings and their contents from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heat, power, radio, signalling and for other purposes, when properly interpreted and implemented, and WHEREAS, the City Council further deems it proper that such a code should be comprehensive in scope to apply to electric conductors and equipment installed within or on public and private buildings and other premises, including yards, carnival grounds and parking lots, and industrial substations; also the conductors that connect the installations to a supply of electricity, and other outside conductors adjacent to the premises and also non portable mobile homes; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to provide with this ordinance a severability clause; make this ordinance cumulative of other ordinances; a penalty for the violation thereof; and an effective date of adoption; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1-1975 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED. The 1975 edition o the "National Electrical Co e , as published by the National Fire Protection Association, except as specifically modified by this ordinance, is hereby adopted as the "Electrical Code of the City of Southlake, Texas". Three copies of said 1975 edition of the National Electrical Code are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are on file in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection. SECTION 2- APPLICATION TO EXISTING BUILDINGS. On installations where existing electrical wiring or equipment is altered or added to, the provisions for new installations will apply. SECTION 3- CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY OR USE. The electricity supply agency shall disconnect the electrical service to any building or premises, except private residences and duplex apartments, each time such building or premises changes ownership, is leased, or changes occupancy, and it shall not again supply electricity to such buildings or premises until authorized to do so by the Electrical Inspector. The owners or the new occupants of such buildings or premises shall make application to the Electrical Inspector for an inspection. The Electrical Inspector shall make the inspection within forty-eight hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, of the time such application is made or as soon thereafter as practicable. No charge shall be made nor fee collected for such inspections. SECTION 4- CONNECTION OR RECONNECTION TO ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. It shat be unlawful for any person to connect to a supply of e ectricity, or to supply electricity to any electrical equipment for the installation of which a permit is required, or which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Electrical Inspector, or, except for private residences, which has been disconnected for any reason whatsoever, until such connection has been authorized by the Electrical Inspector. SECTION 5-SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY TO PARTS OR PART OF BUILDINGS AND PREMI ectricity shall not be supplied to a part or parts of buildings or premises unless all of such buildings or premises have been made to conform with the provisions of this code. SECTION 6-BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES SUBJECTED TO FIRE DAMAGE. All buildings or structures su jecte to damage by ire s a be inspected by the Electrical Inspector, and all unsafe wiring or electrical equipment shall be repaired or replaced. SECTION 7-INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OF AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: CODE COMPLIANCE; If upon inspection an installation is found to be unsafe by reason of inadequate maintenance or repair, the Electrical Inspector may require that the electrical wiring or equipment be made to conform to the provisions of this Code. SECTION 8- APPLICATION TO BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES MOVED INTO OR OUT OF THE C . Except or mobile homes not converted to permanent real estate, the provisions of this Code shall apply to all buildings or structures moved into or built in the City. SECTION 9- EXCEPTIONS! NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CODE. The provisions o this Code shall not apply to: (a). Installations in mines, ships, railway cars, or to automotive equipment; (b). The installation, alteration or repair of electrical equipment installed by or for an electricity supply agency for the use of such agency in the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electricity when such equipment is located within or on such buildings or premises used by such an agency for said purposes, or when such equipment is located on public thoroughfares; however, the provisions of this Code shall apply to all other electrical installations or equipment used for any other purposes not specifically excepted herein and located within or on such buildings or premises. (c). Installations by or for communication agencies in connection with the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence, nor to the employees making such installations by or for such agencies, but the provisions of this Code shall apply to installations for heat,decoration, amusement, ventilating equipment and general lighting not attached to and power not directly used in connection with installations for communications, signals, and the transmission of intelligence; (d). The installations and equipment employed by a railway utility in the exercise of its functions as a utility, and located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose, but the provisions of this Code shall apply to installations and equipment used for light, heat, power, decoration, amusement, and all other purposes located within or on such buildings or premises; (e). Special radio equipment used exclusively for radio transmissions by persons or organizations licensed to operate by the Federal Communications Commission; however, the provisions of this Code shall apply to all electrical equipment used for power supply to radio transmitting equipment; (f). The replacement of lamps or the connection of portable electrical equipment to suitably permanently installed receptacles; (g). The installation, alteration, or repair of electrical equipment for the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence, or to installations of communication facilities by or for communications agencies; (h). Any work involved in the manufacturing or testing of electrical equipment or apparatus, except that this exemption shall not include any permanent wiring; M. Installation in mobile dwelling structures, trailers, and other structures designed for portability; (s). The installation, alterations or repair of electrical equipment, devices, or conductors designed or used for a voltage of twenty-four (24) volts or less. SECTION 10-, ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR:CREATION OF OFFICE. QUALIFICATIONS; ASSI T ere is ere y create t e o ice o tRe Electrical Inspector. The Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council, shall appoint a qualified person to act as the administrative head of said office, for which such title shall be known as the Chief Electrical Inspector. The Chief Electrical Inspector shall be of good moral character, shall be possessed of such ability as is requisite for the performance of his duties, and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment; shall be well versed in approved methods of construction for safety to persons and property, the statutes of the Stde of Texas relating to electrical work and any orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof, the National Electrical Safety Code, and the National Electrical Code as approved by the American Standards Association and shall have had at least three years experience as an electrical inspector or in the installation of electrical equipment. The Chief Electrical Inspector may employ, subject to the needs of the City, upon approval of ~or and City Council, as assistants to be electrical inspectors,0 R ll be designated Electrical Inspectors, and clerical assistants necessary for the proper conduct of his office and the inspection of electrical installations as provided for in this Code. The Chief Electrical Inspector may delegate any of his powers or duties to any such Electrical Inspectors. It shall be unlawful for the Chief Electrical Inspector or any Electrical Inspector, while employed by the City to engage in the business of the sale, installation, repair or maintenance of electrical equipment, either directly or indirectly, or to have financial interest in any concern engaged in such business in the City. SECTION 11- DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR. 11.1 is a be te 'I to ie the provisions of this Code, ectrica nspector to enforce for the installation or alteration hoflelectricalpequipment,tand,shallema eermits inspections of such installations or alterations, as provided for in this Code. 11.2 RIGHT OF ENTRY; The Chief Electrical Inspector shall have the right during reasonab a hours to enter any building or premises in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making any inspection, reinspection, or test of the electrical equipment contained therein, or its installation. 11.3 UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE: It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder or inter ere wit t e ie ectrical Inspector or any of the Electrical Inspectors in the discharge of their duties under this Code. 12.6 PERMIT APPLICATION: INFORMATION REQUIRED: Application for a permit require herein shall describe the work to be one and shall be made in writing to the Chief Electrical Inspector by the person installing the work. Applications for permits shall include the correct street address and number of premises, the type of occupancy, the name of the owner or occupants, and the number of square feet in any occupancy where demand factors are or may be based on square-foot areas. 12.7 PLANS REQUIRED: Plans, specifications, and schedules shall be required on a electrical work in Group A through H Occupancies as defined in the Building Code, and on all electrical work in which the total value of all labor and materials exceed twenty-five hundred dollars($2,500.00). Such plans shall be signed by a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer or a licensed qualified Electrician. Such plans shall accurately describe the proposed work. The Chief Electrical Inspector shall examine such plans and shall issue a permit on such work when the proposed work is found to be in conformity with the requirements of this Code. Any deviation from the approved plans must be approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector. 12.8 APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION CHANGES REQUIRED: No deviation may be made from the installation described in the permit without the written approval of the Chief Electrical Inspector. 12.9 CONDITION OF PERMIT; The issuance of a permit shall not be construed as approval-of pans, specifications, or schedules, or of work contemplated by such permit. 12.10 SEPARATE PERMITS: REQUIREMENTS; A separate permit shall be required or each separate electrical service installed. In trailer and mobile home parks, the individual trailer or mobile home disconnect switches shall not be deemed separate services. 12.11 PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL FENCES: Permits shall be issued by the Electrical Inspector or a ectrica fences only upon approval by the City Council. 12.12 REVOCATION OF PERMIT PRIVILEGES: No permits shall be issued to any person unless an uRi such person s a have paid all fees for prior permits and inspections issued to and charged to him. 12.13 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES: The Chief Electrical Inspector may make and issue in writing such a ministrative regulations in connection with the filing of applications of permits by telephone, the filing and recording of applications and permits, and the billing and collecting of inspection and permit fees. SECTION 13- INSPECTIONS AND FEES: 13.1 IN ECTI NS RE UI ED: It shall be unlawful for any person to place in operation any electrical equipment for which a permit is required and which has not been inspected and approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector. 13.2 UNLAWFUL TO CONCEAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT! CONDITIONS: Itshall be un aw u for any person to conceal any electrical equipment which has been disapproved or condemned by the Chief Electrical Inspector unless and until the same has been so repaired or altered that it complies with all provisions of this Code and has thereafter been approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector. EXCEPTIONS: When any electrical equipment is to be hidden from view by the permanent placement of parts of the building or equipment, the person installing the equipment shall notify the Chief Electrical Inspector, and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has been inspected and approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector or until forty-eight hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, shall have elapsed from the time of such notification; provided, that on large installations where the concealment of equipment proceeds continuously, the person installing the electrical equipment shall give the Electrical Inspector due notice, and inspections shall be made periodically during the progress of the work. 11.4 KEEPING OF RECORDS: The Chief Electrical Inspector shall keep complete records o a permits issued, inspections and reinspections made and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions of this Code. He shall also keep on file a list of electrical equipment inspected and certified by Underwriters` Laboratories, Inc. which list shall be accessible for public reference during regular office hours. 11.5 SAFE CONDITION: DEFINITION As used in this Code, "safe condition" as applied to electrical insta ation and electrical equipment means installations and equipment which, in the opinion of the Electrical Inspector, can be used in the service for which the same are intended or likely to be used with minimum hazard to life, limb, or property. 11.6 WRITTEN NOTICE: When any electrical equipment is found by the Electrical Inspector-to be dangerous to persons or property, he shall notify the persons or agent responsible for the electrical equipment in writing, and such person shall make any changes or repairs which are required to make such equipment in safe conditions within fifteen days or longer period that may be specified by the Electrical Inspector in such notice. 11.7 AUTHORITY TO DISCONNECT: When the person has been duly notified and does not make the require c anges or repairs to the electrical equipment within the period set out in the notice, then the Electrical Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order the electricity supply agency to disconnect such electrical equipment and the premises in or upon which the same is located from the source of electricity. 11.8 EMERGENCY POWERS: In case of emergency, where necessary for safety to persons or property, or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department, the Chief Electrical Inspector shall have the authority, without notice to anyone, to disconnect immediately or to cause the immediate disconnection of any electrical equipment from the source of electrical supply. SECTION 12- PERMITS: 12.1 WORK RE NG PERMITS: No person shall install electrical equipment wit in or on any building, structure, or premises publicly or privately owned, nor shall any person make any alteration or addition to any such existing equipment without having first secured a permit to do such work from the Chief Electrical Inspector. The Chief Electrical Inspector shall issue such permits only to qualified persons. 12.2 PERSONS QUALIFIED FOR PERMIT: No permit for constructing, installing, altering, extending, maintaining repairing, or replacing any electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment or any voltage in excess of twenty-four (24) volts shall be issued to any person other than a person to whom the Electrical Inspector deems qualified by knowledge and experience to perform such work in a safe and workmanlike manner. No permit for installing, altering, extending, maintaining, repairing, or replacing remote-control, low-,energy power, low-voltage power, or signal circuits of any voltage shall be issued to any person other than that described above. 12.3 PERMITS FOR EXISTING STRUCTURES: No permit shall be issued for installing, altering, exten ing, or replacing any electrical wiring or equipment on any building, structure, or premises, either publicly or privately owned, within the City, if any unlawful electrical wiring or equipment exists on the same premises, until a permit to correct such conditions is first obtained. 12.4 CORRECT DEFECTIVE WIRING PERMIT: a permit to correct defective wiring is issued, such work shall be started within forty-eight hours of the issuance of the permit and completed without delay. 12.5 PERMIT EXPIRATION: If work, for which an electrical installation permit is issued, as not been started within six calendar months from the date of issue of such permit, then such permit shall be null and void from and after the expiration of such six months period. Fees for cancelled permits shall not be refunded. 13.3 AUTHORITY TO UNCOVER WIRING OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: e Chief Electrical Inspector snail have the authority to require any person to uncover any wiring or electrical equipment which has been concealed without the knowledge or permission of the Electrical Inspector. 13.4 INSPECTION REQUEST REQUIRED: Upon completion of any installation of elect rica equipment which as een made under a permit issued pursuant to this Code, it shall be the duty of the person making the installation to notify the Chief Electrical Inspector who shall inspect the installation within forty-eight hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, of the time such notice is given. 13.5 NOTICE OF WORK CONFORMITY WITH CODE: Where the Chief Electrical nspector finds t e insta ation to be in conformity with the provisions of this Code, he shall issue to the person making the installation a notice of conformance, which shall be placed on the equipment or premises, authorizing the use of the installation. 13.6 NOTICE TO UTILITY COMPANY AUTHORIZING CONNECTION: When the Ch-ief ectrica Inspector as issue a Notice of Conformity, he shall send written notice to the agency supplying the electric service authorizing connection of the conforming installation to such service. 13.7 CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: FINAL : When the owner or his agent requests a Certificate of-Approval or a con orming installation, the Chief Electrical Inspector shall issue such a certificate which will accurately describe the installation and certify its inspection and approval. 13.8 CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL TEMPORARY INSTALLATION: en a certificate o approval is issue aut orizing the connection and use of a temporary installation, such certificate shall be issued for a specified period as stated thereon, and shall be revocable by the Chief Electrical Inspector for good cause. 13.9 NOTICE OF NON-CONFORMANCE OF INSTALLATION WITH CODE PROVISIONS: it, upon inspection, the 'installation is found not to con orm wit the provisions of this Code, the Chief Electrical Inspector shall issue a notice of non-conformance and shall notify the person making the installation of the defects which have been found to exist. All defective work shall be corrected and brought in conformity with the provisions of this Code within ten (10) days from the date of the written notices. If the defective work is not corrected within the said ten (10) days, no further electrical work will be permitted within or on the building or premises and the person making the installation will not be issued any other permits to perform any other electrical work. The provisions of this section shall in no way nullify the Emergency Powers set out in Section 11.8 of this Code. 13.10 INSPECTION FEESi REQUIREMENTS: Each person applying for a permit shall pay an inspection fee as set fort erein. Payment of such fees shall in no way excuse the permit holder or his designated representatives or employees from the penalties set forth in this Code. Inspection fees for each permit shall be charged as set out in the following "Inspection Fee Schedule": INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE LIGHT OUTLETS, FIXTURES, , ES NU or less $ 2.00 Over 10 but not exceeding 20 3.00 Over 20 but not exceeding 30 4.00 Over 30 but not exceeding 40 5.00 Over 40 but not exceeding 50 6.00 Over 50 but not exceeding 60 7.00 Over 60 but not exceeding 70 8.00 Over 70 but not exceeding 80 9.00 Over 80 but not exceeding 90 10.00 Over 90 but not exceeding 100 11.00 Over 100 0.10 each APPLIANCES, MACHINES, CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT MOTORS,GENERATORS WELDERS N 16 UMBER FEE or ess X2.00 Over 10 but not exceeding 15 25.00 Over 15 but not exceeding 20 35.00 Over 20 but not exceeding 25 45.00 Over 25 but not exceeding 30 55.00 Over 30 but not exceeding 40 70.00 Over 40 but not exceeding 50 90.00 Over 50 but not exceeding 60 110.00 Over 60 but not exceeding 70 130.00 Over 70 but not exceeding 80 150.00 Over 80 but not exceeding 90 170.00 Over 90 but not exceeding 100 190.00 Over 100 2.00 each SERVICES All services 3.00 each SIGNS-BILLBOARDS New-Service Fee us 3.00 Extend Existing Circuit 3.00 MISCELLANEOUS FEES First urn own No Charge Successive Turndowns 2.00 each Wrong Address 2.00 each 13.11 INSPECTION FEES DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply in determining inspection fees. a. APPLIANCES, MACHINES, EQUIPMENT are those items that contain motors, generators, welders and controls that are delivered on the job site as a packaged unit and are prewired according to the National Electrical Code. b. CONTROLS, MOTORS, WELDERS, GENERATORS are separate items that are required to be connected separately. c. SERVICES include temporary and permanent, main or branch service connection. d. TURNDOWN occurs where a re-inspection is required by the Electrical Inspector because non-conforming work was found by the Electrical Inspector in the prior inspection. e. WRONG ADDRESS is that situation where a field inspection was attempted but not completed because a wrong address was given by the permit holder or his representative. 13.12 INVESTIGATION FEE: AMOUNT AND WHEN REQUIRED: When electrical work requiring a permit 1s ound to be in progress or complete and no permit has been issued for such work, an Investigation Fee of double the amount of the Inspection fee shall be charged to the person doing all or part of the work in addition to such fees as are required by this Code, unless such work was required as an emergency measure to correct or abate an unsafe or hazardous condition. SECTION 14 APPEALS : 14.1 C E N LEC BOARD OF APPEAL: The "Electrical Board of Appeal" appointed by the Mayor, su sect to the approval of the City Council, or in the absence of such an appointed board the Mayor and City Council shall act as an "Electrical Board of Appeal" and hear the appeals of persons aggrieved by any order or decision made by the Chief Electrical Inspector or his assistants, and shall render a decision on each appeal. 14.2 APPEALS TO THE ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS AND PROCEDURES: e appellate proce ure s a a as o ows: a. The appeal shall be filed with the City Secretary in writing within fifteen days from the date of the decision or order appealed from. Such appeal shall be in duplicate, shall refer to the specific decision or order appealed from and shall clearly state the appellant's grounds for appeal. The City Secretary shall notify the Chairman of the Board of Appeals of all appeals filed. Such appeals shall be placed on the agenda of the Board for hearing. The Board shall notify all necessary parties of the date and location of the hearing. Parties may appear before the Board in person, by agents, or by attorney. The Board may require such additanal data and tests as it deems necessary for adequate decision of the appeal. b. The appellant shall be required to pay a fee of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per appeal, which fee shall be returned to the appellant if the decision of the Chief Electrical Inspector or his assistants is reversed. c. The Chief Electrical Inspector shall transmit to the Board all records and data in their possession which are relevant to the appeal. d. All orders or decisions made pursuant to this Code which are appealed from shall be stayed pending the final decision of the Board. However, if the Chief Electrical Inspector certifies to the Board that by staying such order or decision a hazardous situation to life or property would exist, then such order or decision shall remain in full effect pending the final decision of the Board. e. The Board shall have the power in all cases appealed to it to affirm, reverse or modify in whole or in part the decision or order which is appealed from. No decision of the Board shall vary or be inconsistent with the terms, provisions and requirements of this Code. f. The Chief Electrical Inspector shall enforce and execute all decisions and orders of the Board. g. The Board shall have the power to approve alternate and new materials, methods and decisions in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Code. However, the Board shall have no power to limit, amend, modify or change the provisions of this Code, unless done in accordance with State Statutes upon public hearing and ordinance adoption by the City Council. SECTION 15-SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any section, su section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Any or all of the remaining portions of this Ordinance not held to be unconstitutional shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 16- CUMULATIVE OF OTHER ORDINANCES: This ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of the provisions of other applicable ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, including all amendments thereto, regulating the performance of electrical work and installations thereof. It is specifically provided that Sections 2 through 17 of this said Ordinance shall be controlling in the event of conflict with any provisions of The National Electrical- Code described in Section 1 hereof. SECTION 17- PENALTY FOR VIOLATION: Any person, firm, association of persons, company or corporation or their agents, servants or employees who violate, disobey, omit, neglect or refuse to comply with any provision of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) nor more then Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation exists is hereby declared to be a distinct and separate offense and punishable by law. SECTION 18- EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and accordingly so ordained. ; . day of fs ~1)d" 1974. 13 PASSED this Mayor ATTEST: qty ecretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ity 113 SeptembeA 3, 1914 Nan. Mayon and Fe tow Cou.ncitmen: Pteaee accept my tu-cgnation Jum the posit on o6 .Mason o6jiceA o6 the Puce Department. My job doers not pe, m.c t the time needed to devote to it. v