§ 54-95. Electrical distribution system.

(a)

General requirements: Every park shall contain electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems.

(b)

Power distribution lines:

(1)

Main power lines located above ground shall be suspended at least 18 feet above ground level. There shall be a minimum horizontal clearance of three feet between overhead wiring and any trailer, service building or other structure.

(2)

All direct burial conductors or cable shall be buried at least 18 inches below the ground surface and shall be insulated and specially designed for the purpose. Such conductors shall be located not less than one foot radial distance from water, sewer, gas or communication lines.

(c)

Individual electrical connections:

(1)

Where individual electrical connections are provided at a trailer space, they shall include an approved disconnecting device and overcurrent protective equipment. The minimum service per outlet shall be 120 volts AC, 50 amperes.

(2)

Outlets (receptacles or pressure connectors) shall be housed in a weatherproof outlet box, and shall be located not more than 25 feet from the overcurrent protective device in the trailer. A three-pole, four-wire grounding type shall be used.

(3)

Receptacles, if provided, shall be in accordance with American Standard Outlet Receptacle C-73.1.

(4)

Connectors, if not substituted by more than one receptacle, shall be provided where the calculated load of the trailer is more than 50 amperes.

(5)

The trailer shall be connected to the outlet box by an approved type of flexible supply cord with a male attachment plug or with pressure connectors.

(d)

Required grounding: All exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of trailers and all other equipment shall be grounded by means of an approved grounding conductor with branch circuit conductors or other approved method of grounded metallic wiring. The neutral conductor shall not be used as an equipment ground for travel trailers or other equipment.

(Ord. No. 635, § 8.06, 10-9-65; Code 1973, § 11-54)

Cross reference

Electricity generally, § 14-86 et seq.