City commission to consider amendments to residential and electrical codes

 

The Hays city commission knew there would need to be some tweaking of the residential and electrical code updates adopted by the city in July 2017.

Three concerns in relation to upgrades and remodels of existing homes requiring a city permit were brought to their attention during the commission work session last week.

“Almost all rooms except bathrooms and garages now require AFCIs (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter),” explained Jesse Rohr, public works director. An AFCI protects against electrical- related arcs from an electrical circuit or a device, which commonly lead to fires. If an arc is detected, the AFCI is tripped and kills the power to that individual circuit.

(Read more: Hays Post)