File #: ORD-08:093    Version: 1 Name: Adoption of the National Electric Code, 2008 Edition
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/17/2008 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/6/2008
Title: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 11.20 AND 11.24 OF THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING ORDINANCE 3008 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A CERTAIN TECHNICAL CODE ENTITLED NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2008 EDITION
Sponsors: Inspections, Public Works
Indexes: Code of Ordinances amendment, Technical Code
Code sections: Chapter 105 - Buildings & Building Regulations
Related files: ORD-97:1727, MIN-08:231
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 11.20 AND 11.24 OF THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING ORDINANCE 3008 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A CERTAIN TECHNICAL CODE ENTITLED NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2008 EDITION
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WHEREAS, the City Council adopted by reference a certain technical code entitled the 1996 National Electric Code ordinance on the 6th day of October, 1997. (ORD. 3008)

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Inspections Department has reviewed said Technical Code and has revised said code to clarify requirements and to better protect health and safety.

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Inspections Department advertised for public comment on changes to Technical Code named Jonesboro Municipal Code.

WHEREAS, the Public Works committee has addressed all public comments received.

WHEREAS, the Public Works committee has approved said Technical Code and forwarded said Technical Code to City Council for adoption.

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.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

SECTION: 1 That Ordinance 3008 passed and approved by the City Council on October 6, 1998 be and is hereby amended.

SECTION 2: That the document entitled National Electric Code, 2008 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference, and shall become the Jonesboro Municipal Code as Chapter 11.20.

SECTION 3: The following Chapters of The Jonesboro Municipal Code are hereby kept in their entirety.
11.20.01
11.20.02
11.20.03
11.20.04
11.20.05
11.20.06
11.20.07
11.20.08
11.20.09
11.20.12
11.20.13
11.20.14
11.20.15

SECTION 4: That Chapter 11.20.10 is hereby amended as follows: There is hereby adopted by the City of Jonesboro, Arkans...

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