Chapter 15.32 ELECTRICAL CODE
Section 15.32.160 Services.
A. Workmanship. Services shall be
installed in a neat and workmanlike manner, securely
anchored, with the least amount of bends or fitting that the particular installation will permit, and
all holes cut for installation of conduits through walls and foundations shall be securely patched
with mortar or other suitable material as compatible with the finish of the walls or foundation as
possible, so as to prevent the entrance of air current and moisture. Careless and slipshod work
will not be permitted under any circumstances.
B. Grounding. Special attention must
be paid to Article 250 of the National Electric Code,
Current Edition, with regard to grounding of service equipment.
C. Specifications. Service entrances
shall be installed as per Illinois Power Company or
Monroe County Electric Cooperative and National Electrical Code specifications.
D. Extensions. Services shall be so
installed that the maximum extension within a building
or structure of the service run shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet before providing over-current
protection, and a means of disconnecting service.
E. Location. Service equipment, panel
boards and switchboards shall not be located in
bathrooms,
restrooms, shower rooms, clothes closets, nor above washers and plumbed-in fixtures.
(Ord. 1431
§ 5 (part), 1996)
15.32.160
(15.32.160 (Ord. 2043), Amended, 04/15/2002, Prior Text)