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Ordinance adopting the 2020 National Electrical Code
What this is
Ordinance No. 4463 would update the city's electrical code by adopting the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition (NFPA 70), covering electrical contractor requirements and installation standards.
Why it matters
Updated electrical standards affect the safety and cost of any electrical work done on homes and businesses in Richardson.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — April 24, 2023 meeting
- April 24, 2023 Vote taken — April 24, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 24, 2023
Adopt ordinance
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4463, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE III, RICHARDSON ELECTRICAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6.111(a) AND 6-132(1) ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2020 EDITION, NFPA 70, RELATING TO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.