HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2026-47 - 2026 National Electric Code Adoption Amending Code of Ord Chap 15ORDINANCE NO. �02. Po — 9l
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 CODE OF
ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION THE NFPA 70,
2026 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE WITH LOCAL
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes updates
to the National Electric Code every three years in order effectively regulate the safety of
emerging technology and provide uniform rules for local governments and those that work
in the electrical industry;
WHEREAS, City staff reviews updates to the National Electric Code and makes
recommendations to the City of Georgetown Building Standards Commission as to what
local amendments, if any, should be adopted in conjunction with the updated code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown Building Standards Commission has (1)
reviewed the effect of the 2026 National Electric Code and local amendments; (2) held
public hearings related to same; and (3) made recommendations to the City Council for
adoption of the same, including amendments noted herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has determined that the
adoption of the NFPA 70, 2026 National Electric Code, and local amendments, facilitates
proper inspection activities by Georgetown, Texas relating to electrical standards within
the corporate city limits of Georgetown, in extraterritorial jurisdiction of Georgetown, and
for commercial buildings served by Georgetown utilities, relating to public safety, health,
and general welfare; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was conducted in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein
and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 3. Chapter 15.16, "Electrical Code," is hereby amended in its entirety as
shown on Exhibit A.
Ordinance Number: 1 Page 1 of 3
Description: 2026 National Electric Code Adoption
Date Approved:2026
Section 4. All projects that are under construction and all projects with complete
applications for a building permit accepted by the City of Georgetown, Texas prior to the
Effective Date of this shall be allowed to complete construction under the terms of the prior
provisions of Chapter 15.16. All permit applications submitted on or after the Effective
Date of this Ordinance shall comply with the terms of Chapter 15.16 as amended by this
Ordinance in its entirety.
Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared
to be severable.
Section 6. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective on October 1, 2026 and in
accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 2J day of Auq&
, 2026.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the �ay ofoT�'_____, 2026.
Ordinance Number: 0Z0 fa - �i7 Page 2 of 3
Description: 2026 National Electric Code Adoption
Date Approved: S ba g , 2026
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Robyn Densibbre, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Skye Masso , City Attorney
Ordinance Number: 102(p -143 Page 3 of 3
Description: 2026 National Electric Code Adoption
Date Approved: ��y, $ .2026