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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> problems especially in the smaller sizes of aluminum wire; and that the above amendment <br /> is necessary to address the risk of fire due to such causes. <br /> <br /> SECTION 42: That section 8-815 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended <br /> such that it reads as follows: <br /> <br /> Sec. 8-815. Conductors (Section 110.5). <br /> <br /> Section 110.5 of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding a sentence <br /> to read as follows: <br /> <br /> All sections of this California Electrical Code allowing the use of aluminum <br /> conductors are subject to the limitation that no aluminum conductor <br /> smaller than No. 4 AWG shall be used. <br /> <br /> SECTION 43: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines <br /> and declares that adoption of section 8-942 amending California Electrical Code Section <br /> 334.12 is necessary because earthquakes are a common occurrence in the local area; <br /> that, unlike wire installed in conduit or raceways, non-metallic sheathed cable does not <br /> provide the degree of protection that is needed in the event of an earthquake; that <br /> exposed non-metallic sheathed cable is particularly hazardous; and that this <br /> amendment is necessary to assure that adequate protection is provided in the <br /> workplace and in other places of public gathering. <br /> <br /> SECTION 44: That section 8-942 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended <br /> such that it reads as follows: <br /> <br /> Sec. 8-942. Uses not permitted (Section 334.12). <br /> <br /> Section 334-12 334.12 of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as <br /> follows: <br /> <br /> Sec. 334.12. Uses Not Permitted. <br /> <br /> (A) Types NM, NMC and NMS. Types NM, NMC and NMS cables shall <br /> not be permitted as follows: <br /> <br /> 1. In any multifamily dwelling or other structure exceeding three <br /> floors above grade. <br /> <br /> For the purpose of this section the first floor of a building shall be <br /> that floor that has 50 percent or more of the exterior wall surface <br /> area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is <br /> the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only <br /> for vehicle parking, storage, or similar use shall be permitted. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ordinance No. NS-XXXX <br /> 11A-17 Page 17 of 43 <br />