§ 27-182. Electrical.

(a)

All electric wiring shall be a minimum of 18 gauge UL-approved underground feed multi-strand for lengths of less than 500 feet, and a minimum of 14 gauge UL-approved underground feed wire for lengths over 500 feet.

(b)

All electrical connections underground shall be made by an approved waterproof connection.

(c)

All 12-volt and 24-volt wiring shall be done by the lawn sprinkler contractor.

(d)

All controllers within an internal transformer requiring hard wiring directly into circuit wiring shall have the wire installed by a licensed electrician and shall have a disconnect switch installed by the controller.

(e)

All underground electric or hydraulic control valves shall be installed in a valve box.

(f)

All exposed irrigation circuit wires above grade, before entering a structure, shall be encased in a PVC or galvanized protective conduit.

(Ord. No. 2867, § 1, 12-11-1995)