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9-2-1: - Electrical code adopted#
The National Electrical Code, 1999 edition, and any amendments thereto, published by the National Electrical Contractors Association and approved by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, American Standards Association and the National Fire Protection Association and printed as a code in book form, three (3) copies of which have been previously filed with the city recorder for use and examination by the public, is hereby approved and adopted as the electrical code of the city.
(Adopted by Ord. 1976 Code § 9-540 on 1/1/1976; Amended by Ord. 2001 Code on 1/1/2001)
9-2-2: - Enforcement official#
The building inspector shall perform all functions of electrical inspection and shall, among other things, inspect and supervise the construction, installation and repairs of all electric light and power wiring, fixtures, appliances or apparatus installed within the limits of the city and shall require compliance with the provisions of the electrical code. Wiring, fixtures and apparatus heretofore installed need not necessarily be made to conform strictly to all the provisions of the electrical code. The building inspector shall require the correction of such defects as he deems actually dangerous to life or property. Those same enforcement standards established in the Uniform Building Code shall be followed by the building inspector for all electrical work.
(Adopted by Ord. 1976 Code § 9-541 on 1/1/1976)
9-2-3: - Permit required#
No alterations or additions shall be made in existing wiring, nor shall any wiring or any apparatus which generates, transmits, transforms or utilizes any electricity be installed without first obtaining a permit therefor, except minor repair work such as repairing flush and snap switches, replacing fuses, changing lamp sockets and receptacles, taping bare joints and repairing drop cords. Applications for such permit describing such work shall be made in writing and shall conform as far as practicable to the requirement set forth in subsection 9-1-3A of this title. This section shall not apply to installations in powerhouses and substations belonging to electric light companies. No permit shall be issued to any applicant for a permit during the time that he shall fail to correct any defective electrical installations after he has been duly notified to correct such defective work by the building inspector.
(Adopted by Ord. 1976 Code § 9-542 on 1/1/1976)
9-2-4: - Permit fees#
The electrical permit fees applicable in the city for use under the National Electrical Code, 1997 edition, shall be as established by resolution of the city council.
(Adopted by Ord. 1976 Code § 9-543 on 1/1/1976; Amended by Ord. 2001 Code on 1/1/2001)
9-2-5: - Electrical installations#
A.
Business License Required: No person shall engage in the installation, alteration, repair or construction of any electrical work, wiring, fixtures, appliances or equipment inside or outside of any building, except work done for or on the property of the city, without first securing a business license and paying the fee therefor as provided in section 9-2-4 of this chapter.
B.
Notification to Building Inspector: It shall be unlawful for any person to do or cause to be done any electrical wiring or other electrical installation in a building or structure within the city without first notifying the building inspector of the kind and nature of such electric wiring or other electrical installation and the location of the building or structure in which the same is to be installed.
C.
Subject to Supervision and Inspection: All electric wiring or other electrical installations shall be subject to supervision and inspection by the building inspector. It shall be unlawful for any person to do or cause to be done any electrical wiring or electrical installations without first obtaining the permit required by section 9-2-3 of this chapter.
D.
Unlawful Installation:
1.
Disconnection; Seal: If the building inspector shall find any part of any electric light or power wiring, appliances, apparatus or fixtures in or upon any building in the city to have been installed without permit, or installed not in accordance with the provisions of the electrical code or to be dangerous to life or property, the inspector shall have the right and power to disconnect such defective work, fixtures, appliances or apparatus and place a seal upon the same, and shall at the same time give written notice of such disconnection to the owner or occupant of the building.
2.
Removal of Seal: After such disconnected wiring, fixtures, appliances or apparatus have been put in the condition required by this chapter, the seal so placed shall be removed by order of the inspector.
(Adopted by Ord. 1976 Code §§ 9-551, 9-552, 9-553, 9-554 on 1/1/1976)
9-2-6: - Inspection#
A.
Notification; Issuance of Certificate: Upon completion of the installation of any electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances or apparatus in or on any building, it shall be the duty of the person doing the work to notify the building inspector, who shall cause the same to be inspected and, if approved, to issue a certificate of inspection which shall contain the date of such inspection and a statement that the installation is approved.
B.
Unlawful to Connect Current Without Certificate: It shall be unlawful for any person to turn on or connect the current with such installation until such certificate shall be issued and it shall also be unlawful to make any change, alteration or extension in or to the installation of any electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances or apparatus in or on any building after inspection without notifying the building inspector and securing a permit to do so.
C.
Exception: The requirement of permits, inspection and supervision shall not apply to minor repair work such as repairing flush and snap switches, replacing fuses, changing lamp sockets and receptacles, taping bare joints and repairing drop cords, and wiring for appliances and devices operating at less than twenty-five (25) volts.
(Adopted by Ord. 1976 Code § 9-555 on 1/1/1976; Amended by Ord. 2001 Code on 1/1/2001)
9-2-7: - Electrical disturbances#
A.
Declared Nuisance: Electrical installations for signs, equipment or other facilities which create electrical disturbances that cause interference with normal radio or television reception beyond the immediate vicinity of such electrical installations are hereby declared to be a nuisance. The owners or operators thereof shall so install and maintain such installations as to avoid or eliminate such interference, using all known means and devices for such purpose, such as proper grounding, connections, condensers, resistors and live chokes.
B.
Abatement: The building inspector shall withhold or withdraw approval of any electrical installation causing the above disturbance, and is hereby authorized to take all steps necessary for the abatement of such conditions.
(Adopted by Ord. 1976 Code § 9-544 on 1/1/1976)