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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY September 15, 2020
City Council
STAFF
Richard Anderson, Sr. Manager, Building Devt. and Review
Paul Sizemore, Interim Director, Comm. Devt. & Neighborhood Serv.
Claire Havelda, Legal
SUBJECT
Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 2020, Adopting the 2020 National Electric Code
Standards.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item was amended to reflect the amendments being proposed as compared to the current City Code
provisions that adopt the National Election Code. The amended version of the Ordinance clearly reflects these
amendments as compared to the current provisions.
The purpose of this item is to adopt the most up-to-date electrical code that will align the City and the minimum
State allowed Electrical Code. The National Electrical Code (NEC) as Adopted by the State of Colorado
Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is the standard for all electrical installations in the State. By
aligning our local adoptions with DORA, we will be in line with the minimum life safety requirement for electrical
installations and repairs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Since 1924, the City has periodically reviewed, amended, and adopted the latest nationally recognized building
standards available for the times. The City has updated the minimum construction standards sixteen (16) times
since 1924.
This Ordinance will replace the 1993 edition of National Electrical Code which was adopted by Ordinance No.
25, 1994 on March 1, 1994. This Code adoption is important for the following reasons:
• In 2018 the Code Adoption Committee recommended to Council an amendment to the International
Building Code (IBC) to reference:
o Electrical. All references to the Electrical Code shall mean the electrical code currently in effect as
enacted by the State of Colorado.
• Council Approved this recommendation and this adoption will align our Municipal Code with the intent of
the Code Committees amendment to the IBC.
• Maintain the highest Insurance Services Office (ISO) insurance rating which affects homeowner insurance
rates in the community. The best score is achieved by adopting the most recent series of Codes within 12
months of issuance.
• DORA has adopted the 2020 NEC effective August 1, 2020, and this will provide consistency and maintain
regulations in the region.
• The 2015 City of Fort Collins Energy Policy has committed to adopting the newest International Energy
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Conservation Code (IECC) Energy Code within 12 months of issuance. The adoption of the NEC will
provide code consistency with the rest of the adopted Codes.
• Adopting each 3-year code cycle typically means Code changes are in small steps instead of large, costly
ones.
The NEC standards are reviewed and voted on by code officials and construction industry professionals from
across the country and are updated and published every three years under the oversight of the National Fire
Protection Agency (NFPA). The 2020 NEC represents the latest publication from NFPA for electrical
installations and repairs.
Review Process
The implementation of new building standards can have a dramatic impact on the construction industry and the
economy of the community. On March 16, 2020, DORA held a stakeholder meeting to discuss this proposed
rule change. There was no objection noted during this meeting or the meeting where the adoption was
approved.
Updates to the 2020 NEC
The updates in the 2020 NEC adds additional life safety requirements. These minimum requirements are in
place to ensure the safety of the Electrical Contractors, Property Owners, Electrical Purveyors, First
Responders, and the end user.
Cost Impact to Construction
DORA has mandated the 2020 NEC as the minimum electrical code in the State of Colorado, there will be a
construction cost increase across the State for electrical installation, repairs, and maintenance work. Staff is
not recommending any amendments that will add any additional construction costs to the current state
requirements. Therefore, the construction costs will not increase above what is already incurred due to the
adoption of the 2020 NEC by DORA.
Local Amendments Overview
Staff is proposing a few amendments as part of the Ordinance:
Staff is only proposing a few amendments to the NEC as part of the Ordinance.
• Relocating the photovoltaic (PV) ready provision in our local amendment for the International Residential
Code (IRC) from part VIII Electrical of the IRC to part 3 Building Planning and Construction. This will
maintain these current requirements that Council approved with the adoption of the 2018 IRC.
• The deletion of part VIII of the IRC to only reference the NEC as adopted by DORA for all electrical work
performed. Since DORA does not adopt the IRC for electrical work in the state, this will align the City with
the State requirement.
• Other amendments to Chapter 5 include:
o Section 5-81 Short title
▪ This is needed as part of the reorganization of this section.
o Section 5-82
▪ To delete reference to the 1993 NEC and now reference the 2020 NEC.
▪ Add a section that permits are required and reorganize this section to include provisions previously
housed in sections 5-83 and 5-84 regarding electrical standards for signs and penalties for
violations.
Background and History
When the City received notification that DORA was adopting the 2020 NEC, staff researched our current Code
provisions to see if they were aligned with these new standards. Staff found the last Electrical Code adoption
was for the 1993 NEC in 1994. Installations or repairs to electrical systems regulated by this 1993 code do not
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meet the current minimum life safety requirements in the 2020 NEC. This Ordinance will align the City with
industry standards and allow contractors to utilize the 2020 NEC.
Intent of Recommending Local Amendments to the NEC
There are reasons for exploring local amendments to the NEC, including:
• Consideration of the Climate Action plan;
• Maintaining current City specific requirements for:
o Photovoltaic (PV) ready
o Electric Vehicles (EV) ready
o Permitting
o Appeals process
o Violation process
o Electrical Sign materials
• Council approved the Climate Action Plan in 2015, which includes a carbon neutral goal by 2050. Likely
steps toward achieving this will be increased renewable energy, energy storage systems, electric vehicle
infrastructure and smart grid technology. Adoption of the 2020 NEC provides increased support for the
most current technology, safe installation standards and enhanced responder safety. The 2020 NEC will
align us with industry standards and will ensure that electrical installation, repairs, and upgrades better
support City goals.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Alterations to and/or new construction of City-owned properties must comply with the provisions of the 2020
NEC. The scope of work will determine the financial impact to the City. In general, there are no financial
impacts expected with the adoption of the 2020 NEC.
Community Development and Neighborhood Services (CDNS) anticipates the following financial impacts which
are accommodated by the current CDNS budget:
• Purchase of new NEC books, approximately $2,000. The necessary copies of the 2020 NEC will be
purchased for staff.
• Staff training on the 2020 NEC is mostly accomplished in-house. When possible, staff will attend code
classes that are offered at various times throughout the year. This additional training cost is expected not
to exceed $1,500.
• The anticipated budget impacts are included in budget and will have no negative impact on the
Department’s budget.
Triple Bottom Line Scan
The 2020 NEC adoption was not identified as one of the select major projects requiring a triple bottom line
scan.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the August 27, 2020 meeting of the Building Review Board, boardmembers voted unanimously to
recommend adoption of the 2020 NEC with local amendments.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Code of Colorado Regulations - Electrical Board (PDF)
2. Building Review Board Minutes - August 27, 2020 (PDF)
3. Building Review Board - Letter of Support (PDF)
4. Poudre Fire Authority - Letter of Support (PDF)
5. Fort Collins Energy Services - Letter of Support (PDF)
6. Public Comment - Northern Colorado Home Builder Association (PDF)
7. 2014-2017-2020 NEC Cost Analysis (PDF)
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Alan Cram, Chair City Council Chambers
Tim Johnson, Vice Chair City Hall West
Brad Massey 300 Laporte Avenue
Katharine Penning Fort Collins, Colorado
Eric Richards
Justin Robinson Staff Liaison:
Mark Teplitsky Rich Anderson
Chief Building Official
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Item #2 Electrical Code Amendments Excerpt
A regular meeting of the Building Review Board was held on Thursday,August 27, 2020, at
9:00 a.m.Due to the ongoing pandemic emergency, the meeting was held remotely.
•CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cram called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
•ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Cram, Johnson, Massey,Richards, Robinson
ABSENT:Penning, Teplitsky
STAFF:Anderson, Manno, Schiager
***BEGIN EXCERPT***
2.ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
DESCRIPTION: The Board is asked to consider the approval of certain amendments to the
electrical code in order to align with Department of Regulatory Agencies
(DORA) State Electrical Board’s recent adoption of the 2020 National Electrical
Code (NEC).
STAFF: Rich Anderson, Chief Building Official
Shar Manno, Administrative Services Manager
Building Review Board
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Staff Report
Mr. Anderson presented the staff report explaining the purpose of the proposed amendments. He
provided an overview of the changes. He noted that these sections of the Municipal Code were last
updated in 1993 and do not represent what electrical contractors must follow for the State.
Public Input
None
Board Questions and Discussion
Chair Cram read into the record written comments emailed to the Board by Mike Doddridge, a member
of the HBA and former member of the BRB, expressing concerns about the impact whole-house surge
protection and GFI protection, along with other fee increases, requirements will have on affordable
housing.
Chair Cram expressed concern about affordable housing. He asked whether Fort Collins is required
to adopt that part of the NEC requirements. Mr. Anderson explained that the 2020 NEC has been
adopted at the state level, and all electricians doing work in the state of Colorado, must comply with
them. This request simply proposes to align Fort Collins Code with the state requirements already in
place. He also spoke about the safety reasons behind the regulations. He commented there are other
construction costs that have skyrocketed lately that will have a far greater impact on housing costs than
these.
Mr. Massey stated that it did not make sense to adhere to 1993 code, and that we need to align
ourselves with the current code requirements of the State. While these things do add some cost, there
are sound reasons for the updates. Mr. Anderson added that Larimer County and Loveland had both
adopted this code.
Mr. Johnson said while the cost of housing is an important consideration, housing costs are primarily
driven by supply and demand these components do not add significant cost to buying a home.
Chair Cram said the Board seems to agree that we need to move past the 1993 code, and that they
realize that since the state is requiring this currently, it is appropriate to align with it.
Mr. Anderson asked that the Board make a motion to recommend approval of these amendments to
Council and authorize the Chair to send a letter of support to Council.
Board Deliberation
Based on the presentation and review of the materials provided, Mr. Johnson moved to
recommend to City Council that they adopt the National Fire Protection Associations Standard
number 70, hereinafter known as the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition and as may be
amended by City Council.
Mr. Massey seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Massey moved to have the Chair, Alan Cram, draft and sign a letter to Council in support of
adopting the 2020 NEC.
Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
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ATTACHMENT 3
ATTACHMENT 4
Utilities
electric · stormwater · wastewater · water
222 Laporte Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
970.212.2900
V/TDD: 711
utilities@fcgov.com
fcgov.com/utilities
Aug 26, 2020
Rich Anderson
Chief Building Official
City of Fort Collins
RE: Letter of Support for adoption of 2020 National Electric Code (NEC)
Dear Rich:
The purpose of this letter is to express Utilities Energy Services division support for the adoption
of the 2020 NEC. In staff consultations with Brian Mehalic, Solar Energy International
instructor, Master Electrician and Principal on the NFPA Code-Making panel 4 of the 2020
NEC, we understand that this electrical code more closely aligns with objectives that pertain to
the City of Fort Collins climate goals, Energy Policy and distribution system safety. As we
continue to forge a future of interconnected power sources this code now provides sections
addressing power control systems allowing for the management of multiple sources such as solar
PV and energy storage systems. Additionally, and critical to safety, the code includes
clarification on a readily-accessible emergency disconnect requirement for one and two family
dwellings as it pertains to energy storage systems. With the rollout of our electric vehicle (EV)
roadmap it’s good to know there is also clean-up and clarification of language specific to
existing requirements for EV’s.
I fully support the adoption of the 2020 NEC.
Sincerely,
John Phelan
Energy Services Manager
ATTACHMENT 5
From: mjd@doddridgeconstruction.com <mjd@doddridgeconstruction.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:38 AM
To: Rich Anderson <randerson@fcgov.com>
Cc: 'Nikki Giordano' <nikki@nocohba.com>; dan.o@iplumbingsolutions.com; Alan Cram <abcram08@gmail.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 2020 Electric Code‐ BRB Meeting
Hello Rich,
It is my understanding that you were looking for comment from the NOCO HBA concerning the 2020 NEC adoption being
discussed at today’s Building Review Board meeting. While I am not available to attend today’s meeting, I thought I
would send a quick message with a couple of my personal comments. I have been a member of the HBA for over fifteen
years. The HBA is an organization whose mission is to ensure our homebuilders can continue to provide the American
Dream of homeownership to Northern Colorado residents through safe and attainable housing. I have also served on
the City’s Building Review Board as well as the Code review committee for the last several code cycles.
While I understand the need for codes to be updated from time to time, I would like the members of the adoption
committee and the Building Review Board to know that this change will have a direct impact on the cost of
housing. Items like whole house surge protection and additional GFI protection, will add directly to the material cost of
construction. There is no disputing that. Coupled with the dramatic increase in other fees that we have seen recently,
the dream of home ownership is evaporating for a larger and larger segment of the population of this city.
As a member of the HBA, I appreciate the opportunity for the organization to be consulted on these items. Having had a
little more time ahead of today’s meeting, we could have provided a cost analysis of the code changes. Hopefully that
information is already available for the members of the BRB and the individuals making the final decision.
Thank you for your time.
Michael Doddridge CGR, CGB, CGP, CAPS
Doddridge Construction Corporation
mjd@doddridgeconstruction.com
970‐218‐3120
2012 HBA of Northern Colorado Builder of the Year
2007 HBA of Northern Colorado Remodeler of the Year
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ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
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ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ESTIMATED COSTS OF THE
2014, 2017, AND 2020 NEC CODE CHANGES
FOR SINGLE-FAMILY AND
MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS
Prepared For
National Association of
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions ..................................................................................... iii
Background ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Methodology .................................................................................................................................... 1
Reference Houses ........................................................................................................................ 2
Reference Buildings ..................................................................................................................... 2
Results .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Estimated Cost Impact of 2014, 2017, and 2020 NEC Code Compliance .................................... 3
APPENDIX A: Incremental Cost for Each Code Change .................................................................... 5
APPENDIX B: Location Adjustment Factors .................................................................................... 21
APPENDIX C: Reference Houses ..................................................................................................... 22
Reference House Characteristics ............................................................................................... 22
Reference Houses Defined ......................................................................................................... 23
APPENDIX D: Reference Buildings .................................................................................................. 24
Reference Building Characteristics ............................................................................................ 24
Reference Buildings Defined ...................................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX E: Reference House 1 .................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX F: Reference House 2 .................................................................................................... 27
APPENDIX G: Reference House 3 ................................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX H: Reference House 4 ................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX I: Reference Building 1 .................................................................................................. 30
APPENDIX J: Reference Building 2 ................................................................................................. 31
APPENDIX K: Reference Building 3 ................................................................................................. 32
APPENDIX L: Reference Building 4 ................................................................................................. 33
APPENDIX M: Reference Townhouse ............................................................................................ 34
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TABLES
Table 1. Reference House Features .............................................................................................................. 2
Table 2. Reference Building Features ........................................................................................................... 2
Table 3. Estimated Cost Impact of 2014 NEC Code Changes ........................................................................ 3
Table 4. Estimated Cost Impact of 2017 NEC Code Changes ........................................................................ 3
Table 5. Estimated Cost Impact of 2020 NEC Code Changes ........................................................................ 4
Table C-1. New Construction Foundation Types......................................................................................... 22
Table C-2. New Construction Number of Stories ........................................................................................ 22
Table C-3. Sites for Reference Houses ........................................................................................................ 22
Table C-4. Typical HVAC Systems Supplied with New Houses .................................................................... 23
Table C-5. Features of the Reference Houses ............................................................................................. 23
Table D-1. New Construction Number of Stories ....................................................................................... 24
Table D-2. New Construction Number of Units .......................................................................................... 24
Table D-3. New Construction Number of Units .......................................................................................... 25
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ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS
AFCI Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter
EA Each
GFCI Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
IBC International Building Code
IRC International Residential Code
LF Linear feet
NAHB National Association of Home Builders
NEC National Electric Code
O&P Overhead and profit
SF Square feet
T.H. Townhouse
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BACKGROUND
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) identified 10 changes in the 2014 and 2017 National
Electrical Code 1 (NEC), which were approved for buildings built under the 2015 and 2018 International
Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC)2, respectively, and six changes in the 2020
NEC which could have a significant cost impact for builders. Home Innovation Research Labs (Home
Innovation) reviewed the code changes and performed a cost analysis on several reference houses and
buildings to estimate the expected cost impact.
METHODOLOGY
Baseline metrics were defined for four representative single-family houses, built to the IRC, and four
multifamily buildings and one 4-story townhouse, built to the IBC, in order to determine the cost impact
of the code changes.
The Reference Houses and their site locations were initially defined in a report titled “Estimated Costs of
the 2015 Code Changes” prepared by Home Innovation for NAHB. These single-family houses were
selected for their similarity to new home offerings in the six metropolitan areas selected as site locations
- Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, and Chicago, and their size proximity to a national
average of 2,607 SF. Features of the Reference Houses are summarized in the next section.
The Reference Buildings were initially defined in a report titled “Estimated Costs of the 2018 Code
Changes for Multifamily Buildings” prepared by Home Innovation for NAHB (April 2018). The Reference
Buildings were adopted from the studies documented in the report. Features of the Reference Buildings
are summarized in the next section.
The Reference Houses and Reference Buildings serve as the baselines for the analysis to estimate the
cost impact of the 2014, 2017, and 2020 NEC code changes. All buildings are in compliance with the
minimum requirements of the 2015 IRC/IBC (for the 2014 NEC changes) and 2018 IRC/IBC (for the 2017
NEC changes).
The cost impacts in this analysis have been developed primarily with data adapted from the following
sources: 2019 Residential Cost (for Reference Houses) and Electrical Cost (for Reference Buildings) with
RSMeans Data 3; distributors’ or big box retailers’ websites. The cost for individual code changes are
shown in Appendix A. Costs are reported at the national level and can be modified for a region using
builders’ known bid prices or by applying a location factor adjustment shown in Appendix B. Appendix A
costs are reported as both total to the builder and total to consumer. The total cost to builder includes
overhead and profit (designated in the tables as “w/O&P”) applied to individual component costs (i.e.,
materials and labor) to represent the cost charged by the sub-contractor. The total cost to consumer is
based on the builder’s gross margin, reported as 18.9% of construction cost in the 2016 Cost of Doing
Business. The cost summary tables shown in the Results section below show the total cost to consumer
only.
1 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), https://www.nfpa.org/NEC
2 International Code Council, www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx
3 RSMeans, https://www.rsmeans.com/
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Reference Houses
The features of the Reference Houses are summarized in the table below. Additional details and basis
for selection of building criteria are provided in Appendix C. Elevations and floor plans are provided in
Appendices E-H.
Table 1. Reference House Features
Reference House 1 2 3 4
Square Feet 2,607 2,607 2,607 2,607
Foundation Slab Slab Basement Basement
Number of Stories 1 2 1 2
Number of Bedrooms 3 4 3 4
Number of Bathrooms 2 2.5 2 3
Garage, attached 2-car 2-car 2-car 2-car
Laundry Room/Closet Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reference Buildings
The features of the Reference Buildings are summarized in the table below. Additional details and basis
for selection of building criteria are provided in Appendix D. Elevations and floor plans are provided in
Appendices I-M.
Table 2. Reference Building Features
Reference Building 1 2 3 4 T.H.
Approx. Total Size 19,500 SF 43,150 SF 44,500 SF 462,600 SF 2,500 SF
Number of Stories 2 3 4 5 4
Number of Units 24 36 48 + shared 167 1
Parking Surface Lot Surface Lot Surface Lot Enclosed public
parking garage Private garage
Laundry Communal In unit In unit In unit In unit
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RESULTS
Estimated Cost Impact of 2014, 2017, and 2020 NEC Code Compliance
The Tables below summarize the estimated cumulative impact of the selected code changes on the cost
of constructing the Reference Houses and Reference Buildings. The costs represent cost to consumers
(homeowners or building owners). See Appendix A for details and costs to builders.
Table 3. Estimated Cost Impact of 2014 NEC Code Changes
Description Code
Section
Cost ($)
Reference Houses Reference Buildings
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 T.H.
GFCI within 6-ft. of kitchen sink 210.8(A)(7) 47 32 32 32 742 1,074 1,342 2,637 16
GFCI within 6-ft. of shower or
bathtub 210.8(A)(9) 0 0 32 0 0 568 0 963 16
GFCI for 15- & 20-amp
receptacle in laundry 210.8(A)(10) 16 16 16 16 0 568 758 2,637 16
GFCI for 15- & 20-amp
receptacles in garages of
multifamily buildings
210.8(B)(8) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 111 0
GFCI for outlets supplying
dishwashers in dwelling units 210.8(D) 16 16 16 16 379 568 758 2,637 16
AFCI for branch circuits
supplying kitchen and laundry
areas
210.12(A) 184 184 184 184 2,951 6,639 5,778 30,796 184
One receptacle for each car
parking space that should not
supply receptacle outside
garage
210.52(G)(1) 172 172 172 172 0 0 0 0 211
One 125V 15- or 20-amp
receptacle outlet within 50-ft. of
electrical service equipment for
multifamily buildings.
210.64 0 0 0 0 401 401 401 801 0
Total 435 420 452 420 4,473 9,818 9,037 40,582 459
Table 4. Estimated Cost Impact of 2017 NEC Code Changes
Description Code section
Cost ($)
Reference Houses Reference Buildings
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 T.H.
Measurement for GFCI within 6-
ft. of kitchen sink is from the
inside edge of sink
210.8(A)(7) (16) (16) (16) (16) (395) (568) (758) (2,637) (16)
One 120V 20-amp branch circuit
in garage and it can supply only
readily accessible receptacle
outside garage
210.11(C)(4) 19 19 19 19 0 0 0 0 19
Total 3 3 3 3 (395) (568) (758) (2,637) 3
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Table 5. Estimated Cost Impact of 2020 NEC Code Changes
Description Code
Section
Cost ($)
Reference Houses Reference Buildings
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 T.H.
GFCI for 250-volt
receptacles 210.8(A) 273 273 136 273 3,272 9,817 13,089 45,540 273
GFCI for all basement
receptacles 210.8(A)(5) 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 0 0
GFCI for 250-volt
outdoor outlets 210.8(F) 136 136 136 136 0 4,368 5,824 20,263 136
Surge Protection for
dwellings 230.67 246 246 246 246 5,907 8,860 11,813 41,100 246
Emergency
Disconnects for one-
and two-family
dwellings
230.85 86 86 86 86 0 0 0 0 86
Total 741 741 667 741 9,179 23,045 30,727 106,903 741
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APPENDIX A: INCREMENTAL COST FOR EACH CODE CHANGE
Reference Code Section
2014 NEC 210.8(A)(7) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection for Personnel, Dwelling Units, Sinks
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change revised this section to require GFCI protection of 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere
receptacles installed within 6 ft. of the outside edge of a sink that are not covered by the kitchen
countertop rule in 210.8(A)(6). Previously, kitchen sinks were excluded.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change may increase the cost of construction. The change is applicable where an outlet for a
food waste disposal under the kitchen sink is within 6 ft. of the sink, or where an outlet in a wall space,
not already covered by the kitchen countertop rule, is within 6 ft. of the kitchen sink. For example, this
change would apply where a receptacle located in a low wall beneath a kitchen counter pass through
and facing an adjacent room, as required by 210.52(A)(2) Wall Space, and not covered by the kitchen
countertop requirement because the receptacle is located more than 12-in. below the countertop per
210.52(C)(5), is within 6 ft. of the kitchen sink. Reference House 1 has two such receptacles; the other
reference houses and some reference buildings each have one. It is also assumed that each dwelling unit
has one food waste disposal receptacle outlet within 6 ft. of the kitchen sink.
The analysis is based on a review of the reference houses and reference buildings to evaluate applicability
and summarized in the tables below. Costs are based on duplex outlets that are tamper-resistant for all
outlets as required by Section 406.4(D)(5) and GFCI outlets that are self-testing as required by their listing.
Component Unit Material Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI duplex outlet, 15- or 20-amp EA 13.34 13.34 14.67 1 14.67
Standard duplex outlet, 15-amp EA 1.06 1.06 1.17 (1) (1.17)
Standard duplex outlet wall plate EA 0.20 0.20 0.22 (1) (0.22)
Total to Builder 13.28
Total to Consumer 15.79
Reference Houses GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 15.79 3 47.37
Reference House 2 EA 15.79 2 31.58
Reference House 3 EA 15.79 2 31.58
Reference House 4 EA 15.79 2 31.58
Reference Buildings GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 1 EA 15.79 47 742.13
Reference Building 2 EA 15.79 68 1,073.72
Reference Building 3 EA 15.79 85 1,342.15
Reference Building 4 EA 15.79 167 2,636.93
Reference Townhouse EA 15.79 1 15.79
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Reference Code Section
2014 NEC 210.8(A)(9) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection for Personnel, Dwelling Units,
Bathtubs or shower stalls
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change is a new requirement for GFCI protection of 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles
installed within 6 ft. of the outside edge of a bathtub or shower stall.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change may increase the cost of construction. This change is applicable to receptacle outlets
located in the wall of the master bedroom or hallway outside of the bathroom that are within 6 ft. of the
edge of the shower or bathtub when measured through the door. The receptacles inside the bathroom
were already required to be GFCI protected in the previous codes. The analysis is based on an estimate
of the number of applicable outlets that now require GFCI protection. For Reference House 3, there are
2 receptacles in the master bedroom that are within 6 ft. of the edge of the bathtub. Similarly, there
were several receptacle outlets within 6 ft. of the bathtub or shower for Reference Buildings 2 and 4 and
the Reference Townhouse.
Component Unit Material Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI duplex outlet, 15- or 20-amp EA 13.34 13.34 14.67 1 14.67
Standard duplex outlet, 15-amp EA 1.06 1.06 1.17 (1) (1.17)
Standard duplex outlet wall plate EA 0.20 0.20 0.22 (1) (0.22)
Total to Builder 13.28
Total to Consumer 15.79
Reference Houses GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 3 EA 15.79 2 31.58
Reference Buildings GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 2 EA 15.79 36 568.44
Reference Building 4 EA 15.79 61 963.19
Reference Townhouse EA 15.79 1 15.79
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Reference Code Section
2014 NEC 210.8(A)(10) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Dwelling Units, Laundry areas
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change is a new requirement for GFCI protection of 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles
installed in laundry areas.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction as it will require GFCI protected receptacle outlet
instead of standard outlet for dwelling units with laundry areas. This change applies to dwelling units
and therefore does not apply to common laundry areas in multifamily buildings. One receptacle per
dwelling unit is assumed for all Reference Houses, Reference Buildings 2 and 4, and the Reference
Townhouse.
Component Unit Material Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI duplex outlet, 15- or 20-amp EA 13.34 13.34 14.67 1 14.67
Standard duplex outlet, 15-amp EA 1.06 1.06 1.17 (1) (1.17)
Standard duplex outlet wall plate EA 0.20 0.20 0.22 (1) (0.22)
Total to Builder 13.28
Total to Consumer 15.79
Reference Houses GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 15.79 1 15.79
Reference House 2 EA 15.79 1 15.79
Reference House 3 EA 15.79 1 15.79
Reference House 4 EA 15.79 1 15.79
Reference Buildings GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 2 EA 15.79 36 568.44
Reference Building 3 EA 15.79 48 757.92
Reference Building 4 EA 15.79 167 2,636.93
Reference Townhouse EA 15.79 1 15.79
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Reference Code Section
2014 NEC 210.8(B)(8) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Other Than Dwelling Units, Garages, service bays
and similar areas other than vehicle exhibition halls and showrooms.
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change is a new requirement for GFCI protection of 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles
installed in garages, service bays and similar areas located at other than dwelling units. The requirement
does not apply to receptacles installed in showroom or exhibition areas.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction for buildings with garage. This code change is
applicable to garages, service bays and similar areas in multi-family residential homes. This code change
is only applicable to Reference Building 4 which is the only multi-family building with garage. Receptacle
outlets are required to be GFCI protected.
Component Unit Material Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI duplex outlet, 15-amp or 20-amp EA 13.34 13.34 14.67 1 14.67
Standard duplex outlet, 15-amp EA 1.06 1.06 1.17 (1) (1.17)
Standard duplex outlet wall plate EA 0.20 0.20 0.22 (1) (0.22)
Total to Builder 13.28
Total to Consumer 15.79
Reference Buildings GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 4 EA 15.79 7 110.53
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Reference Code Section
2014 NEC 210.8(D) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Kitchen Dishwasher Branch Circuit
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change is a new requirement for GFCI protection of outlets that supply dishwashers installed in
dwelling areas.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction with the new requirement of GFCI protection for
outlets supplying dishwashers. It is assumed that each dwelling unit has one outlet for dishwasher.
Component Unit Material Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI duplex outlet, 15- or 20-amp EA 13.34 13.34 14.67 1 14.67
Standard duplex outlet, 15A EA 1.06 1.06 1.17 (1) (1.17)
Standard duplex outlet wall plate EA 0.20 0.20 0.22 (1) (0.22)
Total to Builder 13.28
Total to Consumer 15.79
Reference Houses GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 15.79 1 15.79
Reference House 2 EA 15.79 1 15.79
Reference House 3 EA 15.79 1 15.79
Reference House 4 EA 15.79 1 15.79
Reference Buildings GFCI protection for receptacle outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 1 EA 15.79 24 378.96
Reference Building 2 EA 15.79 36 568.44
Reference Building 3 EA 15.79 48 757.92
Reference Building 4 EA 15.79 167 2,636.93
Reference Townhouse EA 15.79 1 15.79
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Reference Code Section
2014 NEC 210.12(A) Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Dwelling Units
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change is a revision to expand the AFCI protection requirement to kitchens and laundry areas,
and to specify that AFCI protection is required for branch circuits supplying outlets and devices.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction with the new requirement of AFCI protection for
branch circuits supplying kitchen and laundry areas. Following the minimum code requirement, we will
assume that there are 2 branch circuits supplying the kitchen and 1 branch circuit supplying the laundry
area. The cost of standard circuit breaker is deducted from the cost of AFCI combination-type circuit
breaker.
Component Unit Material w/O&P Quantity Cost
AFCI combination-type 20-amp, 1-pole circuit breaker EA 58.00 63.80 1 63.80
Standard 20-amp, 1-pole Circuit Breaker EA 11.00 12.10 (1) (12.10)
Total to builder 51.70
Total to Consumer 61.47
Reference Houses AFCI protection for branch outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 61.47 3 184.41
Reference House 2 EA 61.47 3 184.41
Reference House 3 EA 61.47 3 184.41
Reference House 4 EA 61.47 3 184.41
Reference Buildings AFCI protection for branch outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 1 EA 61.47 48 2,950.56
Reference Building 2 EA 61.47 108 6,638.76
Reference Building 3 EA 61.47 94 5,778.18
Reference Building 4 EA 61.47 501 30,796.47
Reference Townhouse EA 61.47 3 184.41
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Reference Code Section
2014 NEC 210.52(G)(1) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets; Basements, Garages, and Accessory Buildings;
Garages
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change is a revision to require at least one receptacle outlet for each car parking space in a
dwelling unit garage and to restrict the branch circuit supplying garage receptacle outlets from supplying
outlets located outside of the garage. This is only applicable to a one-family dwelling.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction for single-family houses with a garage. The
analysis assumes that the branch circuit serving the garage also served outlets outside the garage before
the code change, so the cost will include one additional branch circuit dedicated to the garage, plus one
additional outlet on this same circuit for the second parking space for the two-car garages of the
Reference Houses and Reference Townhouse.
Component for Reference Houses Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
Duplex outlet, 15-amp recep.,
metal box, plate, Type NM cable EA 8.70 23.00 31.70 46.50 1 46.50
Wire 14/2 NM LF 0.18 1.32 1.50 2.36 40 94.40
Circuit Breaker 15-amp, 1-pole EA 4.10 4.10 4.10 1 4.10
Total to Builder 145.00
Total to Consumer 172.41
Component for Reference
Buildings Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
Duplex outlet, 15-amp recep.,
metal box, plate, Type NM cable EA 8.70 33.00 41.70 59.00 1 59.00
Wire 14/2 NM LF 0.18 1.78 1.96 2.86 40 114.40
Circuit Breaker 15-amp, 1-pole EA 4.10 4.10 4.10 1 4.10
Total to Builder 177.50
Total to Consumer 211.05
Reference Houses Addition of standard outlet and dedicated circuit
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 172.41 1 172.41
Reference House 2 EA 172.41 1 172.41
Reference House 3 EA 172.41 1 172.41
Reference House 4 EA 172.41 1 172.41
Reference Buildings Addition of standard outlet and dedicated circuit
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Townhouse EA 211.05 1 211.05
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Reference Code Section
2014 NEC 210.64 Electrical Service Areas
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change is a new requirement specifying the installation of at least one 125-volt, 15- or 20-
ampere receptacle outlet within 50 feet of electrical service equipment for all buildings other than one-
and two- family dwelling units.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction for multifamily buildings. The analysis is based on
installing one additional branch circuit with outlet for each electrical service equipment room or area in
a building.
Component Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
Circuit breaker, 15-amp, 1-pole EA 1 0.00
Conduit, EMT, 1/2-in. LF 0.80 2.74 3.54 4.96 25 124.00
Wire, #14 THW LF 0.06 0.36 0.42 0.60 75 45.00
Duplex outlet, 15-amp recep., metal
box, plate, EMT & wire EA 30.50 90.00 120.50 168.00 1 168.00
Total to Builder 337.00
Total to Consumer 400.69
Reference Buildings Addition of standard outlet with conduit
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 1 EA 400.69 1 400.69
Reference Building 2 EA 400.69 1 400.69
Reference Building 3 EA 400.69 1 400.69
Reference Building 4 EA 400.69 2 801.38
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Reference Code Section
2017 NEC 210.8(A)(7) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection for Personnel, Dwelling Units, Sinks
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change clarifies how to establish the measurement of receptacles from a sink – the 6 ft.
measurement is now made from the top inside edge of the sink bowl instead of the outside edge.
Additionally, language was added under the main section 210.8(A) that this distance be measured as the
shortest path “without piercing a floor, wall, ceiling, or fixed barrier, or passing through a door,
doorway, or window”. This change may be interpreted as not requiring a GFCI protected receptacle for a
food waste grinder within a cabinet beneath the kitchen sink. Note that GFCI protection is still
specifically required for outlets that supply dishwashers installed in dwelling units per 210.8(D).
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change may decrease the cost of construction. The analysis assumes GFCI protection is no
longer required for receptacles serving disposals under the sink for all Reference Houses and Buildings.
Component Unit Material Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI duplex outlet, 15- or 20-amp EA 13.34 13.34 14.67 1 14.67
Standard duplex outlet, 15A EA 1.06 1.06 1.17 (1) (1.17)
Standard duplex outlet wall plate EA 0.20 0.20 0.22 (1) (0.22)
Total to Builder 13.28
Total to Consumer 15.79
Reference Houses Removal of GFCI protection in receptacle outlet
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 15.79 (1) (15.79)
Reference House 2 EA 15.79 (1) (15.79)
Reference House 3 EA 15.79 (1) (15.79)
Reference House 4 EA 15.79 (1) (15.79)
Reference Buildings Removal of GFCI protection in receptacle outlet
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 1 EA 15.79 (25) (394.75)
Reference Building 2 EA 15.79 (36) (568.44)
Reference Building 3 EA 15.79 (48) (757.92)
Reference Building 4 EA 15.79 (167) (2,636.93)
Reference Townhouse EA 15.79 (1) (15.79)
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Reference Code Section
2017 NEC 210.11(C)(4) Branch Circuits Required, Dwelling Units, Garage Branch Circuits
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change is a new requirement to install at least one 120-volt 20-ampere branch circuit. This
applies to attached garages and to detached garages supplied with power. The circuit cannot supply
lighting outlets inside or outside of the garage, but an exception permits the circuit to supply readily
accessible outdoor receptacle outlets.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction for the Reference Houses and Reference
Townhouse as this code change is only applicable for single-family residential houses. The 15-ampere
branch circuit is replaced with a new 20-ampere branch circuit to supply the receptacles in the garage.
Component for Reference Houses Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
Wire, 12/2 NM LF 0.24 1.51 1.75 2.73 20 54.60
Circuit Breaker, 20-amp, 1-pole EA 4.10 4.10 4.51 1 4.51
Duplex outlet, 20-amp recep., metal
box, plate, Type NM cable EA 9.85 27.00 36.85 55.00 1 55.00
Wire, 14/2 NM LF 0.18 1.32 1.50 2.36 (20) (47.20)
Circuit Breaker, 15-amp, 1-pole EA 4.10 4.51 (1) (4.51)
Duplex outlet, 15-amp recep., metal
box, plate, Type NM cable EA 8.70 23.00 31.70 46.50 (1) (46.50)
Total to Builder 15.90
Total to Consumer 18.91
Component for Reference Buildings Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
Wire, 12/2 NM LF 0.24 1.92 2.16 3.15 20 63.00
Circuit Breaker, 20-amp, 1-pole EA 4.10 4.10 4.51 1 4.51
Duplex outlet, 20-amp recep., metal
box, plate, Type NM cable EA 9.85 39.00 48.85 69.00 1 69.00
Wire, 14/2 NM LF 0.18 1.78 1.96 2.86 (20) (57.20)
Circuit Breaker, 15-amp, 1-pole EA 4.10 4.51 (1) (4.51)
Duplex outlet, 15-amp recep., metal
box, plate, Type NM cable EA 8.70 33.00 41.70 59.00 (1) (59.00)
Total to Builder 15.80
Total to Consumer 18.79
Reference Houses Replacing 15-amp branch circuit with 20-amp branch circuit
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 18.91 1 18.91
Reference House 2 EA 18.91 1 18.91
Reference House 3 EA 18.91 1 18.91
Reference House 4 EA 18.91 1 18.91
Reference Buildings Replacing 15-amp branch circuit with 20-amp branch circuit
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Townhouse EA 18.79 1 18.79
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Reference Code Section
2020 NEC 210.8(A) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection, Dwelling Units
Summary of the Code Change:
The code change will require receptacles serving 250-volt appliances, such as electric ranges and clothes
dryers, to have GFCI protection when located in bathrooms, garages, crawl spaces, basements, laundry
areas, or within 6 feet of sinks, bathtubs, or showers. This section previously applied to 125-volt
appliances only.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction for dwellings with electric clothes dryers and
dwellings with electric ranges or stoves within 6 feet of the kitchen sink. As the receptacle outlets are
typically not readily accessible, the cost analysis is based on substituting a GFCI circuit breaker for a
standard circuit breaker for typical appliance ratings: 30-amp for electric dryers; 50-amp for electric
ranges. The analysis will assume electric appliances for the Reference Houses and Reference Buildings: a
review of the drawings shows all have applicable dryers except Reference Building 1 (common laundry)
and all have applicable ranges except Reference House 3 (range is more than 6 feet from the sink).
Component Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI 30- or 50-amp 2-pole breaker EA 114.00 114.00 125.40 1 125.40
Standard 30- or 50-amp 2-pole breaker EA 9.75 9.75 10.73 (1) (10.73)
Total to Builder 114.68
Total to Consumer 136.35
Reference Houses GFCI protection for 250-volt receptacles
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 136.35 2 272.70
Reference House 2 EA 136.35 2 272.70
Reference House 3 EA 136.35 1 136.35
Reference House 4 EA 136.35 2 272.70
Reference Buildings GFCI protection for 250-volt receptacles
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 1 (24 units) EA 136.35 24 3,272.37
Reference Building 2 (36 units) EA 136.35 72 9,817.10
Reference Building 3 (48 units) EA 136.35 96 13,089.46
Reference Building 4 (167 units) EA 136.35 334 45,540.42
Reference Townhouse EA 136.35 2 272.70
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Reference Code Section
2020 NEC 210.8(A)(5) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection, Dwelling Units, Basement Receptacles
Summary of the Code Change:
This code change requires GFCI protection for all receptacles in basements (the exception remains for
receptacles supplying only a fire or burglar alarm). This section previously only applied to unfinished
portions or areas of basements not intended as habitable rooms.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction for houses with basements where a basement or
portion of a basement is finished. The cost analysis is based on Reference House 3 that shows optional
finished rooms in the basement (see Appendix G). These finished areas are estimated to require four
independent circuits for wall receptacles with each circuit protected by one GFCI receptacle.
Component Unit Material Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI duplex outlet, 15- or 20-amp EA 13.34 13.34 14.67 1 14.67
Standard duplex outlet, 15A EA 1.06 1.06 1.17 (1) (1.17)
Standard duplex outlet wall plate EA 0.20 0.20 0.22 (1) (0.22)
Total to Builder 13.28
Total to Consumer 15.79
Reference Houses
GFCI protection for basement receptacles
Unit Unit
Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 3 EA 15.79 4 63.16
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Reference Code Section
2020 NEC 210.8(F) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection, Outdoor Outlets for Dwellings
Summary of the Code Change:
This new code section requires GFCI protection for outdoor outlets, single-phase, up to 250-volts and
50-amps, other than those covered in 210.8(A)3 outdoor receptacles. There is an exception for lighting
outlets other than those covered in 210.8(C). This section is applicable to a condensing unit – the
outdoor component of a typical HVAC split system air conditioner or heat pump system.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction for dwellings with a condensing unit. The analysis
is based on substituting a GFCI circuit breaker for a standard circuit breaker using typical condensing
unit ratings: 30-amp for a 3-ton unit for all Reference Houses and the Reference Townhouse; 15/20-amp
for a 1.5/2-ton unit for Reference Buildings 2, 3, and 4.
Component Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI 30-amp 2-pole breaker EA 114.00 114.00 125.40 1 125.40
Standard 30-amp 2-pole breaker EA 9.75 9.75 10.73 (1) (10.73)
Total to Builder 114.68
Total to Consumer 136.35
Component Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
GFCI 15- or 20-amp 2-pole breaker EA 101.45 101.45 111.60 1 111.60
Standard 15- or 20-amp 2-pole
breaker EA 8.68 8.68 9.55 (1) (9.55)
Total to Builder 102.05
Total to Consumer 121.33
Reference Houses GFCI protection for outdoor outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 136.35 1 136.35
Reference House 2 EA 136.35 1 136.35
Reference House 3 EA 136.35 1 136.35
Reference House 4 EA 136.35 1 136.35
Reference Buildings GFCI protection for outdoor outlets
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 1 (24 units) EA 121.33 0 0.00
Reference Building 2 (36 units) EA 121.33 36 4,368.02
Reference Building 3 (48 units) EA 121.33 48 5,824.03
Reference Building 4 (167 units) EA 121.33 167 20,262.76
Reference Townhouse EA 136.35 1 136.35
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Reference Code Section
2020 NEC 230.67 Surge Protection, Dwelling Units.
Summary of the Code Change:
This new code section requires a surge-protective device (SPD) for all services supplying dwelling units.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction. This change applies to all Reference Houses and
each dwelling unit in all Reference Buildings. The cost analysis is based on a Type 2 installation: installing
the SPD on the load side of and adjacent to the main electrical panel.
Component Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
Surge-Protective Device EA 97.89 60.00 157.89 197.44 1 197.44
20-amp 2-pole breaker EA 8.68 8.68 9.55 1 9.55
Total to Builder 206.99
Total to Consumer 246.11
Reference Houses Surge Protection
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 246.11 1 246.11
Reference House 2 EA 246.11 1 246.11
Reference House 3 EA 246.11 1 246.11
Reference House 4 EA 246.11 1 246.11
Reference Buildings Surge Protection
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Building 1 (24 units) EA 246.11 24 5,906.58
Reference Building 2 (36 units) EA 246.11 36 8,859.87
Reference Building 3 (48 units) EA 246.11 48 11,813.16
Reference Building 4 (167 units) EA 246.11 167 41,099.96
Reference Townhouse EA 246.11 1 246.11
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Reference Code Section
2020 NEC 230.85 Emergency Disconnects, One- and Two-family Dwelling Units.
Summary of the Code Change:
This new code section requires a service disconnecting means that is labeled and installed in a readily
accessible outdoor location for one- and two-family dwelling units. The intent of this change is to allow
firefighters to quickly shut off electrical power before entering a house.
Cost Implication of the Code Change:
This code change will increase the cost of construction for one- and two-family dwellings. The analysis is
based on the estimated cost to substitute a standard outdoor meter socket with a combination meter
socket with integral main breaker. Further, the analysis includes the estimated cost to substitute a main
breaker type indoor load center with a main lug type (no main circuit breaker). The analysis assumes
that the labor to install these items does not change.
Component Unit Material Labor Total w/O&P Quantity Cost
Combination meter socket with integral
200-amp main circuit breaker EA 154.86 154.86 170.35 1 170.35
Standard meter socket EA 60.10 60.10 66.11 (1) (66.11)
Main lug type indoor load center, 200-
amp, 30-space EA 91.99 91.99 101.19 1 101.19
Main breaker type indoor load center,
200-amp, 30-space, with 200-amp main
breaker EA 121.00 121.00 133.10 (1) (133.10)
Total to Builder 72.33
Total to Consumer 85.99
Reference Houses Emergency Disconnect
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference House 1 EA 85.99 1 85.99
Reference House 2 EA 85.99 1 85.99
Reference House 3 EA 85.99 1 85.99
Reference House 4 EA 85.99 1 85.99
Reference Buildings Emergency Disconnect
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost
Reference Townhouse EA 85.99 1 85.99
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APPENDIX B: LOCATION ADJUSTMENT FACTORS
State City
Cost
Adjustment
Factor
State City
Cost
Adjustment
Factor
Alabama Birmingham 0.84 Montana Billings 0.87
Alabama Mobile 0.82 Nebraska Omaha 0.90
Alaska Fairbanks 1.24 Nevada Las Vegas 1.02
Arizona Phoenix 0.87 New Hampshire Portsmouth 0.95
Arizona Tucson 0.85 New Jersey Jersey City 1.18
Arkansas Little Rock 0.81 New Mexico Albuquerque 0.83
California Alhambra 1.16 New York Long Island City 1.40
California Los Angeles 1.14 New York Syracuse 0.99
California Riverside 1.14 North Carolina Charlotte 0.94
California Stockton 1.20 North Carolina Greensboro 0.94
Colorado Boulder 0.91 North Carolina Raleigh 0.93
Colorado Colorado Springs 0.86 North Dakota Fargo 0.90
Colorado Denver 0.89 Ohio Columbus 0.91
Connecticut New Haven 1.09 Oklahoma Oklahoma City 0.81
Delaware Dover 1.01 Oklahoma Tulsa 0.82
District of
Columbia Washington, D.C. 0.92 Oregon Bend 1.01
Florida Fort Meyers 0.80 Pennsylvania Norristown 1.09
Florida Miami 0.81 Pennsylvania State College 0.92
Florida Orlando 0.82 Rhode Island Providence 1.08
Florida Tampa 0.80 South Carolina Greenville 0.94
Georgia Atlanta 0.88 South Dakota Sioux Falls 0.87
Hawaii Honolulu 1.22 Tennessee Memphis 0.84
Idaho Boise 0.90 Texas Austin 0.79
Illinois Carbondale 1.00 Texas Dallas 0.83
Indiana Indianapolis 0.93 Texas Houston 0.83
Iowa Des Moines 0.92 Texas San Antonio 0.80
Kansas Wichita 0.81 Utah Ogden 0.82
Kentucky Louisville 0.86 Utah Provo 0.83
Louisiana Baton Rouge 0.85 Utah Salt Lake City 0.84
Maine Portland 0.92 Vermont Burlington 0.93
Maryland Baltimore 0.93 Virginia Fairfax 1.01
Massachusetts Boston 1.18 Virginia Winchester 1.01
Michigan Ann Arbor 0.99 Washington Tacoma 1.03
Minnesota St. Paul 1.07 West Virginia Charleston 0.95
Mississippi Biloxi 0.83 Wisconsin La Crosse 0.97
Missouri Springfield 0.88 Wyoming Casper 0.83
*Source: RSMeans Residential Cost Data 2019. Sample cities are listed in this table; check RSMeans for additional locations.
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APPENDIX C: REFERENCE HOUSES
Reference House Characteristics
The four residential building designs used in this analysis are based on the data contained in the Census
Bureau report, Characteristics of New Single-Family Construction Completed4. The report provides
information about building foundation type and number of stories for new single-family detached
construction over the previous nine-year period.
Table C-1. New Construction Foundation Types
Slab 54%
Crawlspace 17%
Basement 30%
Table C-2. New Construction Number of Stories
One-story 53%
Two-story 43%
Three-story 3%
The Census data supports defining the four reference houses as follows to encompass approximately 85%
of the last decade’s new single-family construction:
• One-story on slab foundation
• Two-story on slab foundation
• One-story on basement foundation
• Two-story on basement foundation
The table below covers the locations where each type of reference house foundation would be
pragmatically constructed. All these selected cities, except Chicago, lie within the top ten states for
construction starts in 2013.5 Chicago was selected to represent a Climate Zone 5 house.
Table C-3. Sites for Reference Houses
Reference House Climate
Zone 1 2 3 4
Foundation Slab Slab Basement Basement
Miami 1 X X
Los Angeles 3 X X X*
Dallas 3 X X X*
Seattle 4 X X X X
New York 4 X X X X
Chicago 5 X X
Fairbanks 8 X X
4 www.census.gov/construction/chars/completed.html
5 www.census.gov/construction/bps/pdf/2013statepiechart.pdf
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Based on the data compiled by Home Innovation from the 2013 Builder Practices Survey (BPS)6, a
nationwide annual survey, the typical Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling (HVAC) systems used in new
houses are summarized in the table below. According to the BPS, 44% of new homes are cooled with a
central air conditioner. These results influenced the selection of a gas furnace with central (electric) air
conditioner as the HVAC system in each of the reference houses.
Table C-4. Typical HVAC Systems Supplied with New Houses
Feature % of Stock
Furnace or Boiler, natural gas or propane 48%
Central Air Conditioner, electric 44%
Standard Heat Pump with Backup Heat 41%
Geothermal Heat Pump 4%
Electric furnace, baseboard, or radiant 4%
Furnace or Boiler, oil 2%
Reference Houses Defined
The statistics presented in the foregoing tables support defining the features of the Reference Houses as
detailed in the table below.
Table C-5. Features of the Reference Houses
Reference House 1 2 3 4
Square Feet 2,607 2,607 2,607 2,607
Foundation Slab Slab Basement Basement
Number of Stories 1 2 1 2
Number of Bedrooms 3 4 3 4
Number of Bathrooms 2 2.5 2 3
Garage, attached 2-car 2-car 2-car 2-car
Heat, Gas Furnace Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cooling, (Electric) central air Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hot Water, Gas 50-gallon tank Yes Yes Yes Yes
9 ft. Ceilings, 1st Yes Yes Yes Yes
8 ft. Ceilings, 2nd n/a n/a Yes Yes
Energy Star appliances Yes Yes Yes Yes
Laundry Room/Closet Yes Yes Yes Yes
Walls, 2x4 (Climate Zones 1 & 2) Yes Yes n/a n/a
Walls, 2x6 (Climate Zones 3 thru 8) n/a n/a Yes Yes
Bsmt., Conditioned, Unfinished n/a n/a Yes Yes
Furnace Location Attic Attic Basement Basement
Water Heater Location Interior Garage Basement Basement
Window SF/% gross wall 360/18% 315/12% 360/18% 330/12%
Cladding Brick, 4 sides Brick, 4 sides Brick, 4 sides Stucco
Roof Pitch 12/12 6/12 9/12 4/12
The furnace location has been designated as a platform in the attic for both slab reference houses, a
common practice in mild climates; furnace would be located within conditioned space for cold climates.
6 www.homeinnovation.com/trends_and_reports/data/new_construction
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APPENDIX D: REFERENCE BUILDINGS
Reference Building Characteristics
The five multifamily building designs used in this analysis were selected based on data contained in the
Census Bureau report, Characteristics of New Multifamily Buildings Completed 7 and a tabulation
provided by Home Innovation of multifamily buildings certified to the National Green Building Standard.
The Census Bureau report provides information as to the number of stories and number of dwelling
units in multifamily new construction.
Table D-1. New Construction Number of Stories
One- and two-story 38%
Three story 43%
Four-story or more 19%
Table D-2. New Construction Number of Units
2 – 9 43%
10 – 49 48%
50 or more 9%
Using the Census Bureau and Home Innovation data, five reference buildings were selected as follows:
• Two-story apartment building with 24 units
• Three-story “garden-style” building (non-enclosed shared stairways, no elevators) and 36 units
• Four-story enclosed building on grade with 48 units and communal spaces (amenities)
• Four-story enclosed building with 167 units on top of a one-story podium
• Four-story townhouse with three bedrooms and a garage
7 www.census.gov/construction/chars/mfb.html
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Reference Buildings Defined
The statistics presented in the foregoing tables support defining the features of the Reference Buildings
as detailed in the table below.
Table D-3. New Construction Number of Units
Reference Building 1 2 3 4 T.H.
Approx. Total Size 19,500 SF 43,150 SF 44,500 SF 462,600 SF 2,500 SF
Approx. Footprint 60' x 162' 62' x 263' 57'x175' 186'x348' 16'x37'
Foundation Crawlspace Slab on grade Slab on grade Basement
(garage) Slab on grade
Number of Stories 2 3 4 5 4
Number of Units 24 36 48 + shared 167 1
Large Projections None Wood-framed
balconies None Bolt-on
balconies Deck
Elevators 1 0 2 2 0
Stairways 3 6 2 2 1
Type/Location Enclosed Open Enclosed Enclosed In-Unit
Parking Surface Lot Surface Lot Surface Lot Enclosed public
parking garage Private garage
Sprinklers Yes Yes Yes Yes
HVAC Building boiler +
in-unit radiators
Split system air
cond. (outdoor
condenser + in-
unit air handler)
Split system
heat pump (roof
condenser + in-
unit air handler)
Split system
heat pump (roof
condenser + in-
unit air handler)
Outdoor
condenser +
indoor furnace
Laundry Communal In unit In unit In unit In unit
1st Floor Ceiling 9 ft 9 ft 10 ft 13 ft 11 ft
2nd Floor Ceiling 8ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft 10 ft
3rd Floor Ceiling N/A 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft 10 ft
4th Floor Ceiling N/A N/A 10 ft 11 ft 10 ft
5th Floor Ceiling N/A N/A N/A 10 ft N/A
Attic Height 12 ft 12 ft 12 ft N/A N/A
Building Height 29 ft 39 ft 52 ft 56 ft 41 ft
Roof Slope 5/12 pitch 7/12 pitch 8/12 pitch ¼"/foot slope ¼" foot slope
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APPENDIX E: REFERENCE HOUSE 1
One-Story House with Slab Foundation
Courtesy: LionsGate Homes at The Creekside
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APPENDIX F: REFERENCE HOUSE 2
Two-Story House with Slab Foundation
Courtesy: Meritage Homes at Riverstone
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APPENDIX G: REFERENCE HOUSE 3
One-Story House with Basement Foundation
Courtesy: K Hovnanian Four Seasons at New Kent Vineyards
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APPENDIX H: REFERENCE HOUSE 4
Two-Story House with Basement Foundation
Courtesy: Lennar at Sorento Estates
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APPENDIX I: REFERENCE BUILDING 1
Two-Story Apartment Building, 24 Units
[ELEVATION]
[FIRST FLOOR PLAN]
[SECOND FLOOR PLAN]
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APPENDIX J: REFERENCE BUILDING 2
Three-Story Garden Style Building, 36 Units
[ELEVATION]
[FIRST FLOOR PLAN]
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APPENDIX K: REFERENCE BUILDING 3
Four-Story Building on Grade, 48 Units & Common Areas
[ELEVATION]
[PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN]
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APPENDIX L: REFERENCE BUILDING 4
Five-Story Building on Two-Story Podium, 167 Units
[ELEVATION]
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ORDINANCE NO. 114, 2020
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE STANDARDS
WHEREAS, on March 1, 1994, City Council adopted the 1993 National Electrical Code
in Ordinance No. 25, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (“DORA”) adopted the
updated National Fire Protection Association standard number 70, hereinafter known as the
National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition (the “2020 NEC”), effective August 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 NEC was adopted by DORA as the minimum standards governing
the “planning, laying out, and installing or the making of additions, alterations, and repairs in the
installation of wiring apparatus and equipment for electrical light, heat, and power,” in the State
of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2019, City Council adopted the International Residential
Code (“IRC”) through Ordinance No. 095, 2019, which included reference to electrical
standards; and
WHEREAS, the electrical standards in the current IRC are not recognized by DORA; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to remove most of the IRC electrical standards from the
City Code; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to retain City Code provisions regarding Electrical
Vehicle Ready and Photovoltaic Ready standards currently included in the IRC electrical
standards being deleted by this Ordinance by relocating them to other subsections of Section 5-
30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins (which adopts local amendments to the IRC); and
WHEREAS, Section 5-30 of the City Code governs amendments to the City’s adopted
IRC and is the place to which the provisions regarding the electrical Vehicle Ready and
Photovoltaic Ready standards will be relocated; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter II, Section 7, City Council may enact any
ordinance which adopts a code by reference in whole or in part provided that before adoption of
such ordinance the Council hold a public hearing thereon and that notice of the hearing is
published twice in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City, with one of such
publications occurring at least eight (8) days preceding the hearing and the other publication
occurring at least fifteen (15) days preceding the hearing, which notices have been published as
required; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interests of the residents of Fort Collins
and is necessary for the public’s health, safety and welfare to update the Fort Collins City Code
from the 1993 NEC standards to the updated 2020 NEC standards as amended.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph (36) which reads in its entirety as follows and all
subsequent subparagraphs renumbered accordingly:
(36) R324.1.1 Photovoltaic Ready. All new single family dwellings shall be provided
with an empty metallic conduit of 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) minimum, installed from the
dwellings attic space beneath the roof which most likely would support the majority of
installed photovoltaic system, to a junction box located within 12 inches of the dwellings
electrical meter or connected directly to the dwellings electrical panel board.
Section 3. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Colins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph (41) which reads in its entirety as follows and all
subsequent subparagraph are hereby renumbered accordingly:
(41) A new Section R332 Electric Vehicle Ready is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION R332
Electrical Vehicle Ready
R332.1 General. All new single family dwellings with an attached garage or carport shall
be provided with an empty conduit of 3/4 inch (12.7 mm) minimum, installed from the
dwellings electrical panel board to a junction box in readily accessible location in the
garage or carport, capable of supporting a 50 ampere 220 volt outlet.
Section 4. That Section 5-30, subparagraph (93) of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins is hereby amended to read as follows:
(93) A new Section E3401.5 Electrical Vehicle Ready is hereby added to read as
follows:
Section E3401.5 Electrical Vehicle Ready. All new single family dwellings with an
attached garage or carport shall be provided with an empty conduit ¾ inch minimum,
installed from the dwellings electrical panel board to a junction box in readily accessible
location in the garage or carport, capable of supporting a 50 ampere 220 volt outlet. Part
VIII - Electrical is hereby deleted in its entirety. All electric work shall be done in
accordance with Section 5-80 of this Code.
Section 5. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the deletion of subparagraph (94) in its entirety and all remaining subparagraphs
renumbered accordingly:
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(94) A new Section E3401.6 Photovoltaic Ready is hereby added to read as follows:
Section E3401.6 Photovoltaic Ready. All new single family dwellings shall be provided
with an empty metallic conduit of ¾ inch (19.05 mm) minimum, installed from
the dwellings attic space beneath the roof which most likely would support the majority
of installed photovoltaic system, to a junction box located within 12 inches of
the dwellings electrical meter or connected directly to the dwellings electrical panel
board.
Section 6. That Article III, Electric Standards, contained in Chapter 5 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins, is hereby amended to read in full as follows:
ARTICLE III. - ELECTRICAL STANDARDS*
Sec. 5-80. Adoption of standards.
Pursuant to the power and authority conferred on the City Council by Section 31-16-202, C.R.S.,
and Article II, Section 7 of the Charter, there is hereby adopted for the protection of the public
health and safety, and for the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration, repair of electrical
systems and wiring methods in the City, as the electrical code of the City, by reference thereto,
the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection
Association, and the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code,
1993 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, all to have the
same force and effect as if set forth herein in every particular.
Pursuant to the power and authority conferred on the City Council by Section 31-16-202, C.R.S.,
and Article II, Section 7 of the Charter, there is hereby adopted by reference the National
Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, as promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, to
have the same force and effect as if fully set forth in this Code in every particular, and its
provisions shall be controlling within the City, as amended in Code § 5-82, for the protection of
the public health and safety, and for the purpose of regulating electrical wiring methods and
regulating the installation, alteration and repair of electrical systems in the City
Sec. 5-81. Short title.
The code adopted herein as amended by this Article, together with §§ 5-81 through 5-88 of the
Code, may be known and cited as the City of Fort Collins Electrical Code.
The National Electric Code adopted in Code § 5-80 and as amended by Code § 5-82, together
with this § 5-81, may be known and cited as the City of Fort Collins Electrical Code.
Sec. 5-82. Amendments to code adopted.
The Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is
hereby amended and changed in the following respects:
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The National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, adopted in Code § 5-80, is hereby amended in the
following respects:
(1) Section 203 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 203 Whenever the Administrative Authority disapproves an application or refuses to
grant a permit applied for or it is claimed that the provisions of the National Electrical
Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code has been misconstrued
or wrongly interpreted, the applicant or party in interest may appeal such decision to the
State Electrical Board as provided for in Section 12-23-104(g), C.R.S.
(2) Section 304(a) is amended to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be based on the value of the work regulated herein, as set
forth in 'Table No. 3-A, Building Permit Fees,' of the Building Code of the City of Fort
Collins, except that such fee shall not be less than fifteen dollars ($15.) nor exceed the
amount prescribed by Section 12-23-117, C.R.S.
(1) Section 90.4.1. Permit Required. Any owner, owner’s authorized agent or contractor
who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy
of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or
replace any electrical system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to
cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the code official and
obtain the required permit for the work.
(2) Section 90.4.2. Appeals. Whenever the Administrative Authority disapproves an
application or refuses to grant a permit applied for or it is claimed that the provisions of
the National Electrical Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code
has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant or party in interest may
appeal such decision to the Building Review Board as provided for in Section 5-27(15) of
the City Code.
(3) Section 90.4.3. Fees. The fee for each permit shall be based on the value of the work
regulated herein, as set forth in 'Table No. 3-A, Building Permit Fees,' of the Building
Code of the City of Fort Collins, except that such fee shall not be less than fifteen dollars
($15.) nor exceed the amount prescribed by Section 12-115-121, C.R.S.
(4) Section 90.4.4. Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or
demolish, equip, use or maintain an electrical system or equipment or cause or permit the
same to be done in violation of this Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any
of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a civil infraction and subject to
the penalties set forth in Section 1-15 of the City Code.
(5) Section 600.1.1. Use of approved materials; electric signs. Where the use of approved
materials, equipment or devices is required by the National Electrical Code, adopted in §
5-80, the label of or listing by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., will be accepted as an
approval. Alternate materials may be approved by the Building Official. All electrical
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signs shall be approved before any permit for the installation or erection of such sign is
granted.
Sec. 5-83. Use of approved materials; electrical signs.
Where the use of approved materials, equipment or devices is required by the National Electrical
Code, adopted in § 5-80, the label of or listing by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., will be
accepted as an approval. Alternate materials may be approved by the Building Official. All
electrical signs shall be approved before any permit for the installation or erection of such sign is
granted.
Sec. 5-84. Violations and penalties.
Section 204 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code,
1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 204. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain an
electrical system or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this
Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties set forth in Section 1-15 of the
City Code.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
September, A.D. 2020, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day of October, A.D.
2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on this 6th day of October, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk