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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 105-53 AND 105-54 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, REPEAL ORDINANCE NO.97:1727 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A CERTAIN TECHNICAL CODE ENTITLED THE 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE IMMEDIATE PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas desires to ensure that the City is Operating under the most current and accurate law regarding the Arkansas State Electrical Code, and
WHEREAS, The City Council shall repeal Ordinance No. 97:1727 and adopt by reference a certain technical code entitled 2011 National Electric code and all future amendments and/or editions which may follow, to establish minimum requirements for safe electrical installations so as to safeguard the life, health and public welfare and the protection of property within the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
WHEREAS, pursuant to ACA 14-55-207, public notice was given of the City's intent to adopt said technical code by reference, and advertised that three (3) copies of the document were on file and available for public review and examination in the Office of City Clerk.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION ONE: That there is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas a certain electrical code known as the 2011 National Electric Code, less and except those portions that are deleted, modified or amended as specified in this ordinance.
SECTION TWO: That Sec. 105-54 shall be repealed and replaced with the following language:
Sec. 105-54. Local exceptions to National Electrical Code.
(a) The following rules shall govern local conditions and shall be exceptions to the National Electrical Code:
(1) All commercial buildings, except those listed in the following subsection, shall be wired in conduit with conduit being defined as:
a. A properly certified manufactured home being conve...
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