§ 12-1 — Code adopted

12-1 Code adopted.

(a) For the purpose of establishing uniform rules and regulations for electrical wiring and apparatus, the city hereby adopts that code known as the National Electric Code, as currently adopted by the State of Vermont. There is also adopted those codes known as the National Electrical Safety Code, as currently adopted by the State of Vermont, the Lightning Protection Code, as currently adopted by the State of Vermont, and the Residential Safety Code, as currently adopted by the State of Vermont. The city also adopts the set of rules known as The Vermont Electrical Safety Rules as currently adopted and amended from time to time hereafter. The same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction or alteration or repair of all buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the city. (b) In the event there is a conflict between the provisions of the code adopted by reference within this section and the other provisions of this Code or ordinances of the city, the other provisions of this Code or ordinances of the city shall prevail.

(Ord. of 3-10-86; Ord. of 3-7-88; Ord. of 1-11-93; Ord. of 11-8-93; Ord. of 5-20-96; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03; Ord. of 12-01-03. eff. 12-31-03; Ord. of 12-11-06, eff. 1-10-07)