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FIREWALL is the same as an area separation wall as used in the Building Code. LISTED and LISTING are terms referring to equipment and materials which are shown in a list published by an approved testing agency, qualified and equipped for experimental testing an maintaining and adequate periodic inspection of current productions and which listing states that the material or equipment complies with accepted national standards which are approved or standards which have been evaluated for conformity with approved standards. MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY BUILDING is a building having more than one tenant and may be of single or mixed-use groups as classified by the building code. OCCUPANCY is the purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used. SECTION 43: That section 8-680 is added to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to read in full as follows: Sec. 8-680 Application to Existing Electrical Systems and Equipment. (a) Additions, Alterations or Repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to an electrical system and equipment without requiring the existing electrical system and equipment to comply with all the requirements of this code, provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new electrical system and equipment and provided further that no hazard to life, health or safety will be created by such additions, alterations or repairs. (b) Existing Installations. Electrical systems and equipment lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and no hazard to life, health or property has been created by such electrical system and equipment. (c) Changes in Building Occupancy. Electrical systems and equipment which are a part of any building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined in the building code, shall comply with the requirements of this code which are applicable to the new use or occupancy. (d) Maintenance. All electrical systems and equipment, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a proper operating condition in accordance with the original design and in a safe and hazard-free condition. All devices or safeguards, which are required by this code, shall be maintained in conformance with this code. The owner or designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of the electrical system. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Building Official may cause any electrical system to be reinspected. Ordinance No. NS-2522 Page 21 of 47