Ord 085-2004 10/19/2004ORDINANCE NO. 85 -2004
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT ARTICLE III, ELECTRICITY, BY MAKING CERTAIN
ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND DELETIONS THERETO; FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, under House Bill 1487, passed by the 78th Legislature, the State of
Texas implemented a State electrical license, requiring everyone who performs
electrical work in Texas be licensed by the State on or before September 1, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, the City's current ordinance requires electricians to be licensed
through the City of Wichita Falls; and,
WHEREAS, in order to reflect the new State requirements for licensing, it is
necessary to amend the City's current ordinance to add a requirement for state - licensed
electricians to register with the City; and,
WHEREAS, it is further necessary to amend the insurance requirements
contained in said ordinance to equal those requirements set by the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Article III, Electricity, of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"ARTICLE III. ELECTRICITY
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 22 -56. Declaration of policy.
The board of electrical examiners has determined that there is a need to update
and modernize those sections of this Code that establish the city electrical code and
provide for the board of examiners, and it is in the best interest of the health and safety
of the city's citizens that such sections of this Code be kept current with modern
electrical codes and regulations.
Sec. 22-57. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Apprentice electrician must be at least 16 years of age and be engaged in the
process of learning and assisting in the installation of electrical work under the
supervision of a registered master electrician.
Board means the city board of electrical examiners.
Code means the city electrical code.
Direct supervision means the review and inspection of all electrical work done by
a supervisor, who shall be either a registered journeyman electrician, master electrician,
or industrial electrician, and who shall be actually present at the job site at all times
while electrical work is in progress.
Electrical maintenance work means the keeping in safe repair and operating
condition of any and all electrical installations, apparatus and equipment within or
without any building or structure or located in or upon any lot or premises within the city.
Electrical work means:
(1) All wiring, circuits, fixtures, appurtenances and appliances for the supply
of electrical power, for all personal, domestic and commercial purposes in and about
buildings or other structures where persons live, work or assemble; all wiring, circuits,
fixtures, appurtenances and appliances outside such buildings or structure connecting
the building with the source of electricity;
(2) The installation, repair and maintenance of all wiring, circuits, fixtures,
appurtenances and appliances in and about buildings or structures where persons live,
work or assemble, for a supply of electricity; and
(3) All other activities, including demolition of structures where energized
circuits exist, installations or measures incidental to the distribution or electrical energy
which are covered, regulated or in any fashion controlled by the specific section of this
article.
Engineer means a person who is registered to practice engineering in the state
and is actively engaged in electrical design or consulting services within the state.
Graduate engineer means a person who holds a degree in electrical engineering
from any accredited college or university.
Industrial electrician means any person licensed by the State of Texas as an
industrial electrician.
Inspector means the electrical inspector or his designated representative,
qualified in electrical code inspections, who shall have the duty of inspecting any and all
electrical work for electrical code compliance.
Job site means the specific premises or installation described in the electrical
permit under which electrical work is being performed.
Journeyman electrician means any person licensed by the State of Texas as a
journeyman electrician.
Maintenance electrician means a person with at least two years' experience in
the electrical trade who is a full -time employee of a company or business and whose
duty it is to maintain the existing electrical system, including all fixtures and
appurtenances contained in a building, structure, lot or premises owned or operated by
his employer.
Master electrician means any person licensed by the State of Texas as a master
electrician.
N.E.C. means the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the city in section 22-
401, compiled by the National Fire Protection Association.
Sign means any physical device, panel or installation attached to or located on a
building, premises or structure, used to display any message or communicate any
thought or idea and which uses electrical current for its intended operation.
Sec. 22 -58. Violations.
Any person violating any of the terms or sections of this article shall be fined as
provided in section 1 -14. Each day that any person shall continue to violate or fail to
comply with a section of this article shall constitute a separate offense.
Secs. 22- 59-- 22 -85. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION
Subdivision I. In General
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Secs. 22- 86 - -22 -110. Reserved.
Subdivision II. Electrical Inspector
Sec. 22 -111. Office established.
(a) There is established within the building and code administration division of
the community development department the office of electrical inspector. The electrical
inspector and assistants shall be charged with the enforcement of this article under the
direct administration of the building and code administrator.
(b) The electrical inspector and assistants shall be appointed by the building
and code administrator with the approval of the city manager. Appointment and removal
of the electrical inspector or assistant electrical inspectors shall be in accordance with
the requirements of this article and the city's personnel rules and regulations.
(c) The electrical inspector shall possess adequate supervisory and
administrative abilities as are required for the performance of duties and shall have a
thorough knowledge of current approved methods and practices relating to the electrical
code adopted in this article and electrical installations. The electrical inspector shall
have at least five years' experience as a journeyman or master electrician in the
practice of his trade or as an electrical inspector. In lieu of such experience, the
electrical inspector may possess equivalent qualifications as approved by the building
and code administrator.
(d) Assistant electrical inspectors shall be knowledgeable in current and
approved methods and practices relating to the electrical code adopted in this article
and electrical installations. They shall have at least two years' experience as a master
or journeyman electrician in the practice of their trade. In lieu of such experience, an
assistant electrical inspector may possess equivalent qualifications as approved by the
building and code administrator.
(e) An applicant for the position of electrical inspector or assistant electrical
inspector shall be required to pass a written examination for journeyman electrician prior
to employment or shall have passed such examination within five years prior to such
application.
Sec. 22 -112. Enforcement duties.
It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to enforce the provisions of the city
electrical code and to discharge the responsibilities assigned to him by this article.
Sec. 22 -113. Identification cards.
The electrical inspectors shall have identification cards in their possession at all
times when engaged in the enforcement of this article.
Sec. 22 -114. Delegation of duties.
It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to enforce this article; however, the
electrical inspector is authorized to designate qualified employees serving under his
direction and control to assist in the discharge of such duty.
Sec. 22 -115. Conflict of interest.
No person discharging the duties of electrical inspector under this article shall be
an employer or employee of or have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any
business, firm, company or association engaged in any phase of electrical work within
the city.
Sec. 22 -116. Right of entry; interference with entry.
(a) Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the sections
of this article, or whenever the electrical inspector has reasonable cause to believe that
there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or electrical code
violation which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the
electrical inspector may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the building or premises or to perform any duty imposed upon the electrical
inspector by this article. However, if such building or premises is occupied, he shall first
present proper credentials and request entry; if such building or premises is
unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person
having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is
refused, the electrical inspector shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry.
(b) When the electrical inspector shall have first obtained a proper inspection
warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any
other person having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or
neglect, after proper request is made as provided in this section, to promptly permit
entry therein by the electrical inspector for the purpose of inspection and examination
pursuant to this article.
Sec. 22 -117. Notice of violation.
When the electrical inspector observes or if it comes to his attention that any
electrical work is installed contrary to or in violation of this article, it shall be his duty to
immediately notify the responsible master electrician, industrial electrician, other
permitted electricians or the owner or occupant of the premises to immediately correct
such installation or cease work on the entire installation until the violation is corrected.
Secs. 22-118--22-145. Reserved.
Subdivision III. Board of Electrical Examiners
Sec. 22 -146. Created.
There is created a board of electrical examiners for the city to be appointed by
the city council. The administration of the appeal and registration provisions of the city
electrical code shall be vested in the board.
Sec. 22 -147. Membership.
The board of electrical examiners shall consist of seven members, who shall
serve without compensation. These members shall include two master electricians, one
journeyman electrician, one member who is an employee of the local electric utility
company, one member who shall be a representative of industry, one member who
shall be a homebuilder or otherwise associated with the homebuilding industry, and one
member who shall be designated as a member at large. This member shall not be
connected with the electrical contracting industry for monetary gain.
Sec. 22 -148. Terms of office; officers; removal; vacancies.
(a) All appointments of members to the board of electrical examiners shall be
for terms of two years; however, no member shall serve for more than three consecutive
terms. Terms shall be staggered and shall end on July 31. Members shall serve until
their successors are appointed.
(b) The chairperson and vice - chairperson shall be elected by the members of
the board annually. When good cause exists, a member may be removed by the city
council. Any member absent for four consecutive regular meetings, without cause, shall
be replaced by the council.
Sec. 22 -149. Supplies.
The city shall provide the board of electrical examiners with proper books of
record, blank forms, stationery and supplies, proper and adequate for the conduct of its
business.
Sec. 22 -150. Quorum.
Any four of the seven members of the board of electrical examiners shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business before the board, except where a
greater number is specifically required by other sections of this article.
Sec. 22 -151. Rules, policies.
(a) The board of electrical examiners is directed to adopt such policies and
promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this article and the Charter
and the city electrical code, as it may find necessary to expedite the enforcement and
administration of such duties as are in this article delegated to the board. All policies,
rules and regulations which shall be adopted by the board shall be reduced to writing
and kept in book form in the office of the electrical inspector and open to the public at all
reasonable times.
(b) All master electricians and industrial electricians registered as provided
under this article shall be notified in writing of any changes to such rules and
regulations.
Sec. 22 -152. Recommendation for improvement of electrical code.
The board of electrical examiners is directed to submit to the city council its
written recommendations, as necessary, for the improvement of this article and the
electrical code adopted in this article.
Sec. 22 -153. Powers and duties.
The electrical inspector shall act as the secretary of the board of electrical
examiners with the power and duty to:
(a) Keep and maintain a full record of all proceedings of the board.
(b) Administer oaths in hearings held before the board concerning the
granting, denying, suspension or revocation of a registration, requested or issued,
pursuant to this article.
(c) Certify all official acts of the board.
(d) Issue subpoenas for attendance of witnesses and the production of books
and papers at all hearings before the board concerning the granting, denying,
suspension or revocation of a registration, requested or issued, pursuant to this article.
(e) To the extent requested by the board, assist the board in keeping all forms
up to date with the provisions of the electrical code.
Sec. 22 -154. Registration.
A person licensed by the State of Texas as an Electrical Contractor, Master,
Maintenance, Industrial, Journeyman, Master Sign, or Journeyman Sign Electrician;
Residential Wireman; or Apprentice Electrician who seeks to perform electrical work in
the City must register his State license and pay the following annual registration fee:
(1)
Electrical Contractor
$150.00
(2)
Master Electrician
$50.00
(3)
Maintenance Electrician
$10.00
(4)
Industrial Electrician
$50.00
(5)
Journeyman Electrician
$20.00
(6)
Master Sign Electrician
$50.00
(7)
Journeyman Sign Electrician
$20.00
(8)
Residential Wireman
$20.00
(9)
Apprentice Electrician
$5.00
Upon registration of a State license, an electrician may perform electrical work in
the City, provided such work is within the scope of his state license.
Sec. 22 -155. Interpretation of electrical code.
(a) When a proper appeal has been made in accordance with section 22 -403,
the board of electrical examiners is authorized, empowered and directed to interpret any
word, clause, sentence, paragraph or other provision contained in the city electrical
code. When a question arising by appeal is acted upon by the board, such action shall
be by a majority vote of the board hearing the appeal, and the board's decision in each
case shall be reduced to writing and filed in the office of the electrical inspector.
(b) Each decision rendered by the board in accordance with subsection (a) of
this section shall be final, subject, however, to such remedy as any aggrieved party
might have at law or in equity.
(c) Any decision rendered by the board in accordance with this section may
be modified or revoked when the board finds that facts and circumstances warrant such
action. Any decision made under this subsection which substantially changes, modifies,
or revokes a prior decision of the board made under this section shall not become
effective until ten days after the decision of the board has been filed in the office of the
electrical inspector, unless specifically ordered to the contrary by the board.
(d) This section shall never by construed as granting any legislative power to
the board, such power being exclusively in the city council.
(e) A copy of any decision of the board rendered under this section shall be
mailed to every registered master electrician or industrial electrician within the city
affected by such decision and to any other person designated by the board to receive
the decision.
Sec. 22 -156. Procedure for conduct of hearings.
When a public hearing is authorized or required to be held by the board of
electrical examiners, the following procedures shall be followed:
(a) A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording or by
any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the board.
(b) In addition to the record of the proceeding made by the board, any person
appearing before the board may at his expense have the proceeding recorded by a duly
certified court reporter. When a court reporter is employed, the person employing the
reporter shall furnish a transcript of the hearing as produced by the reporter to the board
at no cost to the board.
(c) The board may grant a continuance of a hearing for good cause shown.
(d) The chairperson of the board or the board's secretary shall have the
power to administer oaths or affirmations at any hearing conducted by the board.
(e) Notice of any hearing held by the board shall be sent to any person
affected by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be in substantially the
following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO (Name)
ADDRESS
"You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the City of Wichita
Falls Board of Electrical Examiners at on the day of
.20 at the hour of o'clock .m.
The subject matter of the hearing is as follows: ,
You may be present at the hearing and may represent yourself or be represented
by legal counsel of your choice.
You may present any relevant evidence on your behalf concerning the subject
matter of the hearing and will be given the full opportunity to cross - examine all
witnesses offering evidence against you.
You may request the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of
witnesses and the production of books, documents, papers or other matters by filing a
written request for such subpoena with the Secretary of the Board."
(f) The secretary of the board shall issue all subpoenas requested in writing
by any party to a hearing before the board. It shall, however, be the obligation of the
requesting party to furnish to the secretary of the board all necessary information for the
proper issuance of any subpoena.
(g) The board itself, in addition to any party to a hearing held by the board,
may by motion request a subpoena to be issued to compel the attendance of any
witness or the production of books, papers, documents or other things in the interest of
fairness.
(h) The secretary of the board shall not issue any subpoena when the
requesting party fails to provide the necessary information to the secretary for its
issuance.
(i) The right to cross - examination shall be allowed to all parties to a hearing
held before the board.
Q) The right to be represented by legal counsel shall be extended to all
parties to a hearing before the board.
(k) The right to call a witness on his behalf shall be extended to all parties to a
hearing before this board.
(1) In every case where the subject matter of the hearing before the board is
the suspension or revocation of the registration of any State licensee, the burden of
proof shall be upon the person commencing such action.
(m) During a hearing held before the board, any member of the board shall
have the right to direct any question to either party to such hearing.
(n) Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation of the witness
offering such evidence.
(o) Any relevant evidence may be admitted if it is the type of evidence on
which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs,
regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make
improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions in courts of
competent jurisdiction in this state.
(p) The board shall have in mind that it is conducting an administrative
hearing and, consistent with this section, may adopt any rules necessary to conduct
such hearing held before it.
(q) The board shall render its decision in writing within five days of the
conclusion of any hearing held before it.
Secs. 22-157--22-185. Reserved.
Subdivision IV. Permits
Sec. 22 -186. Required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to undertake any electrical work within
the city without having obtained a permit authorizing the person to undertake such work.
(b) There shall only be one electrical permit issued or outstanding at the same
time for any electrical work undertaken at any job site within the city. However, the
electrical inspector shall be authorized to issue two or more permits for a job site when
the electrical work to be undertaken at a job site is to be done in separate phases and
the electrician applying for the permit is to be responsible for one or more phases of the
electrical work, but not the total work required for completion of the job.
(c) When a master electrician has obtained a permit to undertake electrical
work and the electrician is seeking to undertake less than the total electrical work at a
job site, the following requirements apply:
(1) The master electrician shall, prior to the issuance of such permit,
supply to the electrical inspector drawings, diagrams or plans which
show the exact scope of the work to be undertaken.
(2) The master electrician shall be solely responsible for all electrical
work to be undertaken by such electrician at the job site.
(3) The master electrician who has obtained a permit to do electrical
work at a job site when such work is a phase or part of the total
work, but less than the total work required at the job site, shall do
only such work at the job site authorized by his permit.
(4) When there is more than one electrical permit issued for a job site
within the city, where two or more master electricians are working
on different parts or phases of the electrical work at such site, it
shall be the joint responsibility of all such electricians so permitted
to see that the individual work undertaken is compatible with all
other electrical work undertaken at the job site and in conformity
with the approved plans for the job and this article.
(5) When two or more master electricians have performed phases or
work at a job site, the electrical inspector shall make one final
electrical inspection at the job site, which shall cover all electrical
work undertaken or done at the job site, and shall not pass the work
unless all electrical work undertaken at the job site is found to
comply with this article.
(d) The electrical inspector shall issue only one electrical permit per job site
for the same or identical work with the following exceptions:
(1) When the master electrician has failed to complete the work, and
such fact is communicated by the general contractor or property
owner.
(2) When the electrical inspector is notified in writing by the master
electrician that his contract for the electrical work is no longer in
effect.
(3) When the electrical inspector has been notified in writing by the
general contractor permitted at the job site that the master
electrician originally permitted to do the work at the job site has
been replaced with a new electrician.
(e) When the electrical inspector determines that a new permit will be issued,
the person requiring such permit shall pay the full fee for the permit, and no refund shall
ever be made on the original permit issued.
(f) The electrical inspector is authorized to require any other type of evidence
from the general contractor or master electrician which he deems necessary prior to the
issuance of a new electrical permit.
(g) The issuance of a new permit under this section shall release the first
permitted electrician of any responsibility for compliance with this article for work
completed by such electrician, and the new permitted electrician shall be responsible for
compliance with this article for the entire job site.
(h) The electrical inspector shall require the owner, general contractor or
subcontractor or other interested person to execute an indemnity agreement agreeing to
save harmless and defend the city and building and code administrator from any and all
liability which may be alleged as a result of the issuance of a new electrical permit under
this section and to require such agreement to be secured by bonds and insurance
deemed appropriate unless a release is signed by all parties.
Sec. 22 -187. Exemptions.
(a) No permit shall be required for a registered electrician or a homeowner to
undertake minor electrical work, which by way of illustration and not limitation is as
follows:
(1) Repairing flush and snap switches.
(2) Replacing fuses.
(3) Changing lamp sockets and receptacles.
(4) Replacing neon tubing in or on an existing sign erected in
compliance with this article.
(5) Changing lamp or ballast.
(b) No permit shall be required to attach or repair electrical wiring or install
service to electrical apparatus or equipment which is a part of a refrigeration, heating or
air conditioning system or unit or any motor unit driving other equipment. Nothing in this
subsection shall be construed as allowing any person to install new electrical wiring to
or in a building or premises in order to install any of the equipment listed in this
subsection, and this section shall be construed to allow a person to connect to existing
wiring only.
(c) No permit shall be required, after original installation and inspection, to
change an electrical fixture or repair or replace an electrical fixture unless the work will
require a change in the size of the wiring supplying current to such fixture.
Sec. 22 -188. Classification.
The following types of permits for electrical work may be issued by the electrical
inspector:
(a) General electrical permit. A general electrical permit shall only be issued
to a master electrician and shall authorize the electrician to perform any type of
electrical work at a specific job site for which his registration qualifies.
(b) Homeowner's permit. A homeowner's electrical permit shall only be issued
to a person who owns and resides in a single - family home and may be used by such
homeowner to do electrical work on the premises used by the homeowner as his
residence. The electrical inspector shall be authorized to require proof of ownership and
residence for any permit issued under this subsection.
Exception. A homeowner's permit shall not include any electrical installation for a
swimming pool, hot tub or spa, and all such electrical work shall only be allowed by a
general electrical permit issued to a master electrician.
(c) In -house electrical permit. An in -house electrical permit shall only be
issued to a person registered as an industrial electrician, and shall authorize such
electrician to perform any type of electrical work for his employer for which his
registration qualifies. No permit issued to an industrial electrician shall ever authorize
such electrician to perform any electrical work for any person other than the employer of
such electrician and upon the buildings, grounds or equipment owned or leased by such
employer.
Sec. 22 -189. Applications.
Application forms for any type of electrical permit authorized by section 22 -188
shall be obtained from the electrical inspector and shall be fully completed by the
individual seeking the permit and returned to the electrical inspector. The electrical
inspector shall not issue the permit requested if he finds any of the following:
(a) The proposed electrical work does not comply with this article.
(b) Plans and specifications for the work to be done under the requested
permit are insufficient to allow the electrical inspector to determine if the work proposed
to be done under the requested permit complies with this article.
(c) The individual is seeking a permit to perform electrical work which he is
not qualified to perform under the registration issued to such person by the board of
electrical examiners.
(d) If for a homeowner's permit, the individual applying therefor is not the
owner and resident of the premises for which the permit is sought.
(e) If for a homeowner's permit, the individual seeking the permit has failed to
demonstrate a working knowledge of this article.
(f) The individual seeking the permit has failed to furnish the certificate of
insurance required by section 22 -349, or such insurance has been canceled or reduced
in coverage. This defect may be cured by compliance with the terms of section 22 -349.
Sec. 22 -190. Plans and specifications required.
(a) Two sets of electrical plans and specifications may be required by the
electrical inspector prior to the issuance of a permit for the following electrical work:
(1) All new construction for which a building permit is required in
accordance with the Code of Ordinances.
(2) All alterations to existing buildings or structures for which a building
permit is required in accordance with the Code of Ordinances.
(b) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the electrical inspector may
require two sets of electrical plans and specifications when, in the opinion of the
electrical inspector, such plans and specifications are necessary for the electrical
inspector to determine if the proposed electrical work to be undertaken, if a permit is
issued, will comply with this article.
(c) When plans and specifications are required by this section, they shall
contain the following information:
(1) The size of the feeders and subfeeders and their length when there
are more than four branch circuits.
(2) All current connected device locations.
(3) All circuitry to panels.
(4) All panels and the service entrance must be sized on the plans.
(d) In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection (c) of this section,
the electrical inspector may require the calculations for the plans prior to the issuance of
a permit.
(e) The plans required by this section shall be sealed or certified as follows:
(1) All commercial building plans shall bear the seal of an electrical
engineer or a certification by a master electrician or industrial
electrician that the plans are approved by him. However, all plans
must bear the seal of an engineer licensed to practice in the state
when required by the Texas Occupations Code.
(2) All other plans shall be approved and bear the seal or certification
of any one of the following persons:
a. An engineer licensed by the state.
b. A registered master electrician who is contracted for the job.
C. A homeowner who is performing electrical work on his own
residence.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this subsection to the
contrary, an registered industrial electrician may certify plans for
electrical work for his employer, if such plans do not require the
seal of a licensed engineer in this state pursuant to the Texas
Occupations Code.
Sec. 22 -191. Issuance; contents.
(a) When the electrical permit fee, as established in this article, is paid and all
other applicable sections of this article are complied with, the electrical inspector shall
issue the permit requested.
(b) The permit shall specify the following:
(1) The type of permit issued.
(2) The proposed work to be done.
(3) The location of the job site.
(4) The name and address of the registered electrician receiving the
permit or, if a homeowner, his name and address.
(5) The name and address of any company, firm, business, partnership
or corporation with whom the registered electrician is an officer,
employee or partner.
(6) The date of issuance and the signature of the electrical inspector.
(7) The signature of the electrician or homeowner receiving the permit
and responsible for electrical code compliance.
Sec. 22 -192. Temporary installations.
(a) The electrical inspector is authorized, in addition to other permits allowed
by this article, to issue temporary permits for a period of time not to exceed 90 days. All
electrical work undertaken under a temporary permit shall nonetheless comply with all
other sections of this article, unless the electrician seeking such temporary permit shall
prove to the electrical inspector that a lesser standard will provide a safe installation for
the period of time the permit is enforced.
(b) Upon the expiration of the time set forth in any temporary permit issued in
accordance with this section, the person obtaining such permit will do the following:
(1) Apply for and secure a regular permit for electrical work to either
complete the temporary work or bring such work into full
compliance with this article; or
(2) Remove all such temporary electrical work installed or undertaken
under the temporary permit issued and restore the building or
premises to full code compliance.
Sec. 22 -193. Ready -built homes.
Where buildings are constructed in lumberyards or on premises other than where
the building is on a permanent foundation and where such building is to be moved into
and located within the city limits, wiring installation shall be made by an insured and
registered master electrician in conformity with this article, and permits shall be applied
for.
Sec. 22 -194. Emergency work necessitating new wiring.
If an emergency occurs necessitating immediate new wiring or repairs to
electrical wiring at a time when the office of building and code administration is closed,
the work may be carried out without first obtaining a permit. Thereafter, a written
application shall be submitted to the building and code administration for a permit
during the next day that such office is open. Before the permit shall be issued, all
requirements for its issuance must be complied with.
Secs. 22-195--22-220. Reserved.
Subdivision V. Inspections
Sec. 22 -221. Required.
All electrical work for which a permit has been issued in accordance with this
article shall be inspected by the electrical inspector for compliance with this article. The
electrical inspector in discharging this duty shall make the following inspections:
(a) Rough -in inspection. The registered electrician or homeowner who has
secured the permit for electrical work shall be responsible for notification to building and
code administration that the electrical work is ready for a rough -in inspection at such
time that all raceways, panel board cabinets, service equipment, outlet boxes, junction
boxes, conduit, conductors and conductor splices are installed and ready for visible
inspection. The electrical inspector shall refuse to make any rough -in inspection when
the electrical work has been covered from view.
(b) Final inspection. The registered electrician or homeowner who has
secured the permit for electrical work shall be responsible for notification to building and
code administration that the electrical work is ready for a final inspection. Electrical work
shall be considered ready for final inspection when such work has passed all prior
inspections made by the electrical inspector, or when such work has been corrected to
comply with this article where a violation has been found to exist upon prior inspection,
and where the electrical work has been completed in accordance to plans and
specifications by the registered electrician or homeowner who has secured the permit.
The electrical inspector shall have the option of requiring the presence of the permitted
electrician or journeyman in charge of the work at any final inspection.
(c) Additional inspections. In addition to the inspection required to be made by
the electrical inspector under subsections (a) and (b) of this section, such inspector is
further required to make any and all additional inspections he shall deem necessary to
ensure that all electrical work undertaken or existing in the city is in compliance with this
article.
(d) Sign inspections. The master electrician securing a permit for electrical
work in connection with any sign to be installed within the city shall be responsible for
notification to the electrical inspector that the electrical work, for which the permit is
issued, is ready for inspection. Electrical work necessary for installation or erection of a
sign shall be considered ready for inspection when all work necessary for its installation
or erection has been completed by the person holding the permit. The electrical
inspector shall have the authority to require a sign to be opened or uncovered when
necessary to complete the inspection reauired by this subsection.
Sec. 22 -222. Request for inspections
(a) Every registered electrician or homeowner securing a permit under this
article to undertake electrical work shall be responsible for notifying the electrical
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inspector of any requested inspection. The electrical inspector shall complete such
inspection within 24 working hours after receipt of the notice requesting such inspection.
(b) A request for inspection may be made in writing or by telephone and shall
contain or specify the following information:
(1) The address where the work is located.
(2) The permit number if requested by the electrical inspector.
(3) The electrical contractor's name and address or the name of the
homeowner.
(4) The type of inspection requested, which shall be as follows:
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Construction tap
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Rough in (before work is covered)
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Final (all work complete, power on)
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Reinspection (when work is rejected)
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Courtesy inspection (to discuss or plan work)
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Electrical system safety check (before power is connected or occupancy
change to existing service)
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Temporary power on (to power system before final inspection. If the structure
is occupied or code violations are noted, the electrical inspector may request
immediate disconnect of service to the electrical utility)
Sec. 22 -223. Procedure for identifying results.
The electrical inspector, after completing any inspection required or authorized
by this article, shall identify the results of such inspection in the following manner:
(a) If the electrical inspector determines upon inspection that the electrical
work inspected complies in every respect with this article, he shall attach or affix, at a
visible and accessible point, a notice which will signify that the work has been inspected
and was found to be in compliance with this article. The notice shall be signed by the
inspector making the inspection, shall be dated, shall set forth the address of the job
site where the inspection was made, and shall authorize the electrician or homeowner
to continue with the work.
(b) If the electrical inspector determines upon inspection that the electrical
work inspected does not comply with this article, he shall attach or affix, at a visible and
accessible point, a notice which will signify that the work has been inspected and was
found not to comply with this article. The notice shall be signed by the inspector, shall
be dated, shall contain a statement that the work has not passed the inspection, and
shall contain a warning that it is a violation of this article to proceed with the electrical
work until such work has passed inspection, and that a reinspection fee will be paid
before reinspection. The inspector shall also note on the back of the notice the violation
of this article discovered during his inspection and any other information deemed
relevant.
(c) When the electrical inspector is requested to make a final inspection on
any electrical work, he shall determine at such inspection if the electrical work complies
with this article and is ready to be connected to a source of electrical current. If the
electrical inspector approves and passes the work inspected, he shall attach or affix, at
a visible and accessible point, a notice which shall signify that the work has been
inspected and found to be in compliance with this article, and is ready to be connected
to a source of electrical current. The notice shall be signed by the inspector, shall be
dated, shall set forth the address of the job site, and upon issuance, the inspector shall
notify the utility company to provide service to the site in accordance with section 22-
224.
(d) For minor violations of this article where electrical work will remain open to
view, the electrical inspector may issue a notice of approval with notations of minor
violations. Such notice shall be attached or affixed at a visible and accessible point of
the work. The notice will signify that the work has been inspected and minor violations
of this article were discovered upon inspection. Any registered electrician or homeowner
who has received a notice of approval with minor violations shall make all necessary
corrections to the electrical work found to be a minor violation of this article prior to the
next inspection by the electrical inspector or within ten days after receipt of the notice,
whichever period is the shortest period of time. The notice shall be signed by the
inspector, shall be dated, shall set forth the location of the job site and shall point out
the items of work that must be corrected. If the registered electrician or homeowner has
failed to make corrections to electrical work as listed on the notice within the time period
in this subsection, the inspector shall issue a rejection notice following the procedures
set forth in subsection (b) of this section to such electrician or homeowner.
Sec. 22 -224. Clearance to connect electrical service.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to connect, reconnect or cause
connection or reconnection of electrical service to any building, structure, installation,
construction tap, sign or outdoor lighting system without a clearance from the electrical
inspector except a registered master electrician connecting service in an emergency, as
allowed in section 22 -194.
(b) No electric utility company furnishing electric service within the city shall
furnish electric service in any of the following cases until authorization to connect has
been secured from the electrical inspector:
(1) New service to any new building, structure, tent, installation, sign or
outdoor lighting.
(2) Electrical service has been terminated due to the alteration or
repair of any building, structure, installation, sign, premises or
outdoor lighting.
(3) Electrical service has been terminated due to fire, flood, windstorm,
earthquake, explosion or any other similar disaster to any building,
structure, installation, sign, premises or outdoor lighting.
(4) Electrical service has been terminated due to unsafe electrical
conditions existing at or in any building, structure, installation, sign,
premises or outdoor lighting, and the utility has been made aware
of such fact by the electrical inspector.
(5) Electrical service has been discontinued or there has been a
change of occupants to any building or premises, except private
residences and apartments where service is carried over for a
continuing occupancy.
Secs. 22-225--22-254. Reserved.
Subdivision VI. Fees
Sec. 22 -255. Permit and inspection fees.
(a) A fee shall be assessed for each permit required by this article. Such fee
shall be established as provided in the development fee ordinance adopted by the city
council in article VI of chapter 2, which may from time to time adjust and revise the fees
established, without amending this article. All permit fees shall be paid upon application
for the permit.
(b) When any electrical work is commenced within the city and no permit as
required by this article has been issued prior to the commencement of such work, the
fee for issuance of the required permit may be charged and assessed at twice the
amount required by the development tee ordinance in article VI of chapter 2. This
subsection shall not, however, apply when the electrical work has been undertaken as
an emergency in accordance with section 22 -194.
(c) Permit fees as established by the development fee ordinance in article VI
of chapter 2 shall not be assessed for permits involving work for any of the following:
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(1) School districts within the city limits.
(2) The city.
(3) The county.
(d) When a permit has been issued and the electrical work has been
inspected by the electrical inspector, and such inspector determines upon inspection
that the electrical work failed to comply with this article and issues a rejection notice for
such work pursuant to subsection 22- 223(b), a reinspection fee shall be charged, as
established by the development fee ordinance in article VI of chapter 2.
Sec. 22 -256. Fee adjustments.
All fees and charges as established and set forth in this division are and shall be
subject to adjustment in accordance with the Code of Ordinances.
Secs. 22-257--22-285. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Subdivision I. In General
Secs. 22-286--22-345. Reserved.
Subdivision II. Licenses
Sec. 22 -346. Required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to do or undertake to do any electrical
work within the city unless licensed by the State of Texas to perform such work in
accordance with this article, except where a person is performing electrical work for a
class of business that is exempt from this article as set forth in section 22 -404, or the
person is a homeowner performing electrical work or wiring on his own residence and is
exempt from this article as set forth in section 22 -404.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in or carry on, directly or
indirectly, or to advertise or to hold himself out as engaging in or carrying on electrical
work or to perform any act as a master electrician, industrial electrician, journeyman
electrician, maintenance electrician, master sign electrician, journeyman sign
electrician, residential wireman, or apprentice electrician, as defined within this article,
without first obtaining an appropriate license from the State of Texas.
(c) In addition to any license required in this section, any person who shall
engage in the business of electrical contracting shall, prior to making contracts or
subletting the contracts, obtain a registration, referred to as an "electrical contractor
registration." Such electrical contractor registration shall be issued by building and code
administration, contingent upon compliance with the applicable sections of this article
and the following:
(1) The business for which the registration is issued shall be owned by
or have in its employment at least one registered master electrician,
and such master electrician shall be designated on the registration
application as responsible for the daily supervision of all electrical
work of the business so registered.
(2) Such designated master electrician's name, address and telephone
number shall be provided to building and code administration upon
application for the electrical contractor registration.
(3) Such master electrician shall make himself available during the
normal working hours of building and code administration in order
to meet with the electrical inspector either at the job site or at the
inspector's office regarding any electrical work performed by that
business. When such designated master electrician may be
unavailable, such as in cases of emergency, illness, or absence
from the city, the electrical inspector may allow the business to
designate an alternate master or journeyman electrician as the city
contact during such period of absence.
(4) At any time the designated master electrician's registration is
suspended, revoked, or expires, or such master electrician leaves
the employment of the business so registered under this
subsection, the electrical contractor registration shall become null
and void until such master electrician registration has been
reinstated or another master electrician has been designated by the
business.
(5) An electrical contractor's registration shall expire on December 31
and may be renewed thereafter.
(6) A fee shall be charged for each electrical contractor registration,
issued in accordance with the fee schedule in section 22 -154.
(7) No permits shall be issued to any master electrician whose
contractor's registration is not current.
(d) A master electrician or industrial electrician shall not use his registration to
obtain electrical permits issued under this article for any other class of electrician who is
not a full -time employee of the master electrician's or industrial electrician's company
and under his direct supervision and control. Business records of the electrical
contractor may be required by the board of electrical examiners to substantiate the
master's involvement with the business.
Sec. 22 -347. Unlawful work; false claims.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any registered electrician to perform or hold himself
out as being able to perform any type or class of electrical work not expressly included
under coverage of his registration.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise or to hold out or to state to
the public or to any customer, either directly or indirectly, that any electrical work or
installation complies with the city electrical code unless such work has in fact been
inspected and approved by the electrical inspector.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person or the owner, agent or occupant of any
premises to aid or abet an electrical contractor in the violation of this article or connive
in its violation.
Sec. 22 -348. Unregistered electricians.
It shall be unlawful for any registered electrician to allow any unregistered
electrician or unregistered apprentice to work at any job site or electrical installation
project under his control or supervision.
Sec. 22 -349. Fee and insurance requirements.
(a) Each successful applicant for any class of registration provided for by this
article shall pay a fee to the secretary of the board of electrical examiners in the amount
set forth in this article. No applicant shall be entitled to obtain a permit for or undertake
any electrical work within the city until such time as the fee required by this subsection
has been paid. The fee required shall be paid to the secretary, who shall pay such fee
over to the city's general fund.
(b) Any person engaged in the electrical contracting business in the corporate
city limits shall obtain and have in full force and effect a policy of liability insurance,
insuring against claims or actions for personal inmries or property damage occurring or
claiming to have occurred upon or growinq out of engaging in the electrical contracting
business with limits as prescribed by state licensing requirements.. A current certificate
of insurance meeting or exceeding these limits must be on file in the electrical
inspector's office prior to the issuance of any permit. The insurance coverage shall
include a provision that if such coverage is canceled or reduced, the insurance carrier
shall notify the electrical inspector at least ten days prior to such cancellation or
reduction in coverage.
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(c) No electrical permit shall be issued to any master electrician until such
time as the certificate of insurance required in subsection (b) of this section is filed with
the electrical inspector.
(d) It shall not be necessary, however, for a master electrician to furnish a
certificate of insurance as required by this section if such electrician does not actively
engage in the electrical business as a master electrician and files with the electrical
inspector a letter so stating. A master electrician may engage in his electrical business
at any time by so advising the electrical inspector in writing and furnishing the required
insurance certificate.
(e) The requirements of this section shall not apply to the following:
(1) A homeowner seeking a homeowner's permit to do work on his own
residence.
(2) An industrial electrician seeking an in -house electrical permit as
provided in subsection 188(c) to do work outlined by such permit.
Sec. 22 -350. Possession.
The holder of any electrical registration shall, when on the job site of any
electrical installation, have in his immediate possession a wallet size identification of
such registration. The registrant shall, upon request, present such registration for
identification to the electrical inspector or any of his deputies. In addition to the
identification requirement in this section, each master electrician and industrial
electrician shall cause to be posted in a prominent place at his place of business or
employment the certificate of qualification which is issued by the secretary at the time
his registration is issued.
Sec. 22 -351. Business address.
(a) Every master electrician and industrial electrician shall file with the
electrical inspector a written statement setting forth the current business address and
phone number of such electrician. It shall be the responsibility of the electrician to
advise the electrical inspector of any changes to the information required in this
subsection.
(b) The electrical inspector shall not issue any permit required by this article
to any master electrician or industrial electrician who has not complied with this section.
Sec. 22 -352. Transferability.
Any electrical registration issued in accordance with this article shall be
nontransferable.
Sec. 22 -353. Employment of journeyman or apprentice.
(a) Every master electrician or industrial electrician shall be responsible for
and exercise supervision and control over every journeyman electrician or apprentice
electrician performing work upon any job site for which the master electrician or
industrial electrician has secured a permit in accordance with this article. Consistent
with the responsibility of the master electrician or industrial electrician to exercise
supervision and control over journeyman electricians and apprentices, no master
electrician or industrial electrician shall use the services of a journeyman electrician or
apprentice on any job who is not a full -time employee of the same company as the
master electrician or industrial electrician.
(b) The electrical inspector may require the master electrician or industrial
electrician to produce payroll records, quarterly federal withholding reports, or other
information to verify the employee relationship.
Sec. 22 -354. Supervision of journeyman electrician.
It shall be a violation of this article and an additional reason for revocation or
suspension of a journeyman's registration if a journeyman electrician is found to be
undertaking or engaged in performing electrical work when a permit for such work has
not been issued to the master electrician or industrial electrician who is employed on a
full -time basis by the same company as the journeyman electrician.
Sec. 22 -355. Notification of employment.
(a) The holder of a journeyman electrician registration shall notify the
electrical inspector in writing if the holder of such a registration changes places of
employment. The notice shall contain the narne, address and telephone number of the
new employer, together with the date cf new employment.
(b) The holder of a maintenance electrician registration shall follow the same
procedure as set forth in subsection (a) of this section if he changes places of
employment.
(c) The holder of an industrial electrician registration shall follow the same
procedure as set forth in subsection (a) of this section if he changes places of
employment.
(d) The notification required by this section shall be made to the electrical
inspector no later than ten days after the commencement of new employment.
Sec. 22 -356. Supervision of apprentice electrician.
No class of registered electrician shall have more than three apprentice
electricians working under his direct supervision and control.
Sec. 22 -357. Expiration and renewal.
(a) Each electrician's registration issued under this article shall expire at 12:00
midnight on December 31 of each year.
(b) Every holder of any class of registration issued in accordance with this
article may make written application for renewal of his registration; however, such
application shall be filed with the electrical inspector prior to the expiration of his current
registration.
(c) Application forms for renewal of any registration issued in accordance with
this article shall be furnished by the electrical inspector.
(d) A fee shall be charged for each renewal registration issued in accordance
with the schedule of fees set forth in this article.
(e) The electrical inspector shall refuse to renew any registration issued in
accordance with this article where the applicant for renewal thereof fails to maintain his
license through the State of Texas, complete the required application, maintain
insurance as required, and tender the fees for renewal.
Sec. 22 -358. Vehicle and other identification.
(a) Each vehicle used in the business of electrical contracting work in the city
shall be properly identified by the placement of a sign or lettering on such vehicle. The
sign shall display the name of the person doing business, and the lettering for such sign
shall be at least two inches in height in contrasting colors. These signs shall be placed
on both front doors of each vehicle or on both upper side panels of each van.
(b) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, all trucks or other vehicles
used by any master electrician shall a'so have, placed upon the left -hand side of such
vehicle, the registration number of the master electrician, in numbers a minimum height
of two inches in size. These numbers shall be placed above the door signs or included
as part of the sign.
(c) Every master electrician shall include his registration number on all printed
or written advertising used or employed by such electrician.
Sec. 22 -359. Procedure for revocation or suspension.
(a) The board of electrical examiners is authorized either to suspend (for a
period of time not to exceed one year) or revoke the registration of any State licensee
for proper cause as set forth in section 22 -360.
(b) The board shall follow the following procedures in exercising the powers
set forth in subsection (a) of this section:
(1) When the board is to determine whether or not an electrician's
registration is to be suspended or revoked, the board shall proceed
upon a sworn affidavit of the electrical inspector or upon the sworn
affidavit of any person aggrieved by the action of such electrician.
The affidavit shall set forth the grounds upon which the affiant relies
to suspend or revoke the registration in question, together with
sufficient facts in support thereof.
(2) When the electrical inspector or an aggrieved person seeks to
commence action to suspend or revoke the registration of an
electrician, he shall prepare the required affidavit in writing and
shall file the original and two copies with the electrical inspector,
who shall note the date and time of filing of such affidavit and shall
forward a copy to the chairperson of the board and to the electrician
who is the subject of the allegations. The electrical inspector shall
retain one copy of the affidavit in his files. The electrical inspector
shall forward the copy of the affidavit to the electrician named in the
affidavit by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(3) The electrician named in the affidavit shall have ten days from the
date of receipt of such affidavit to file a sworn response to the
charges set forth in the affidavit. The electrician in question shall file
the response and two copies with the secretary of the board, who
shall forward one copy to the chairperson of the board and one
copy to the person filing the affidavit to which the response is
directed. The electrical inspector shall retain the original response
in his office.
(4) The chairperson of the board, upon receipt of an affidavit of
complaint for suspension or revocation of the registration of any
electrician, shall give notice of such affidavit of complaint to each
member of the board. After each member of the board has been
notified of the affidavit of complaint, the board shall meet at a
regular meeting or a special meeting called by the chairperson for
the purpose of entering an order of the board setting a date and
time at which the board shall enter upon a hearing to determine
whether or not the electrician in question should have his
registration suspended or revoked. The board shall cause a copy of
its order setting a hearing in the matter to be served upon the
electrician named in the affidavit of complaint by certified mail,
return receipt requested, at least ten days prior to the date of the
hearing set by the board.
(5) The board shall thereafter meet at the time and place set forth in its
order and enter upon a hearing to determine whether or not the
board shall order the registration of the electrician in question
suspended or revoked.
(6) The board shall cause a copy of its final order to be served upon
the electrician in question by certified mail, return receipt requested,
and shall file a copy of its order with the electrical inspector.
(7) When the chairperson of the board has received the affidavit of
complaint which, in the unanimous opinion of the board, sets forth
allegations that would cause immediate danger to life or property,
the board may, by unanimous vote, enter its order temporarily
suspending the registration of the electrician named in the affidavit
of complaint for a period of time -not to exceed 20 days. When the
board enters a temporary order of suspension as authorized in this
subsection, it shall enter its final determination on the merits of the
complaint prior to the expiration of the temporary order of
suspension.
(8) When an electrician has had his registration suspended by order of
the board, he shall not be eligible to undertake any electrical work
within the city during the time of suspension set forth in the board's
order. At the conclusion of the term of suspension, the electrician's
registration shall automatically be reinstated or renewed in
accordance with this article, and he may once again undertake
electrical work within the city.
(9) When an electrician has had his registration revoked by order of the
board, he shall not be eligible to undertake any electrical work
within the city until such time as he has successfully qualified for a
new registration as provided in this article. Any electrician whose
registration has been revoked shall be ineligible to apply for a new
registration for a period of one year from the date of the order of the
board revoking same.
Sec. 22 -360. Grounds for suspension or revocation.
(a) One or more of the following shall constitute cause for suspension or
revocation for any class of electrical registration issued by the board of electrical
examiners:
(1) The failure or refusal by an electrician, after due notice from the
electrical inspector, to correct any electrical work found to be in
violation of this article or the electrical code.
(2) The furnishing of false or incorrect information in any application
submitted to the board for licensing under the board's powers.
(3) Knowingly causing or allowing wiring to be covered or concealed
from sight prior to inspection by the electrical inspector.
(4) The refusal to uncover or make available for inspection by the
electrical inspector any electrical wiring or work inadvertently
covered or concealed by the electrician.
(5) A final conviction in a court of law of any violation of this article or
the electrical code.
(6) A plea of nolo contendere entered by any electrician licensed by
the State of Texas to any complaint or charge against him in which
he is charged with a violation of this article or the electrical code
and upon which the court has entered a judgment of conviction
against the electrician
(7) The habitual violation of this article or the electrical code. The term
"habitual violation" shall mean three or more separate violations of
a similar or identical nature occurring at separate job sites within
any 12 -month period, except minor violations of subdivision II of
division 4 of this article.
(8) Any violation of this article or the electrical code, which violation is a
clear and present danger to life or property.
(9) The failure of anv registered master electrician or industrial
electrician to maintain adequate supervision over all journeyman
and others registered under this article, working directly under or for
him on any project or ob for which a permit has been secured by
the master electrici v, or industrial electrician. The term "adequate
supervision" for the r irpose r?f this subsection shall mean that the
master electrician or industrial electrician shall maintain such
contact with a job or project fr)r which he has obtained a permit as
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necessary to ensure that those electricians under his control and
direction are complying and have complied with all applicable
sections of this article and provisions of the electrical code.
(b) It shall be a ground for suspension or revocation of a registration issued to
a master electrician, industrial electrician, maintenance electrician, journeyman
electrician, master sign electrician, journeyman sign electrician, residential wireman, or
apprentice electrician if the board of electrical examiners finds by a preponderance of
evidence that such electrician has obtained a permit under this article or the electrical
code and has allowed any other electrician to work upon the job or project for which the
permit was issued other than those electricians registered by the board under his direct
employment and supervision. This subsection shall not apply, however, to a joint
venture by any two or more master electricians, provided that at the time the permit is
obtained for the job or project in question the fact that the project is to be a joint venture
is noted upon the permit at the time of issuance, along with the name and address of
the master electrician who will have immediate responsibility and control over the job or
project from which the permit is obtained.
(c) It shall be a ground for revocation of any registration issued to any
electrician that the electrician in question has had his registration suspended by the
board on two separate occasions within an 18 -month period of time.
(d) It shall be a ground for suspension of a registration issued by the board of
electrical examiners if a holder of a registration, required to furnish a certificate of
insurance in accordance with this article, fails to furnish such certificate or maintain the
requisite insurance coverage such certificate evidences.
(e) It shall be a ground for suspension of any registration issued by the board
of electrical examiners if an applicant for renewal of such registration fails or refuses to
furnish any information requested by the board in writing concerning the applicant's
ability, training, experience or performance as an electrician.
(f) It shall be a ground for suspension or revocation of a registration issued to
a journeyman electrician for any such electrician to undertake any electrical work when
such electrical work is not under the supervision of a master electrician or industrial
electrician.
(g) It shall be a ground for suspension, only of a registration issued to a
master electrician or industrial electrician, for any such electrician to fail to keep his
current telephone number and address on file with the electrical inspector.
(h) It shall be a ground for revocation of a registration issued to any class of
electrician for any such electrician to undertake any electrical work during the time his
registration has been suspended by the board.
(i) It shall be a ground for suspension or revocation of a registration for any
electrician authorized by this article to obtain permits for electrical work to undertake
any electrical work without first obtaining the required permit, unless specifically
authorized by this article to secure such permit at a later date.
Q) It shall be a ground for suspension or revocation of a registration issued to
any class of electrician to perform any electrical work not authorized to be performed or
undertaken under the terms of the registration held by such electrician.
(k) It shall be a ground for suspension or revocation of a registration issued to
any master electrician or industrial electrician to allow any person to perform electrical
work on a job site for which the electrician has secured a permit when such person is
not authorized by this article to perform such electrical work.
Sec. 22 -361. Appeal of revocation or suspension.
(a) Any person whose registration has been revoked or suspended by action
of the board of electrical examiners or any applicant for any class of registration who
feels that he has been aggrieved by the action of the board because of any alleged
arbitrary or capricious action of the board, may appeal this decision to the city council
within ten days after the written decision of the board has been filed in the office of the
secretary of the board and a copy has been served on the registrant. The filing of the
notice of appeal by the registrant whose registration has been suspended or revoked
shall operate to stay the suspension or revocation order until the city council renders its
decision.
(b) The secretary of the board shall notify the city manager upon receipt of
written notice of appeal filed in accordance with this section. The city manager shall,
upon such notice, place the appeal nn ±he next convenient city council agenda in
accordance with the Code of Ordinances. The city council may affirm, modify or vacate
any finding of the board of electrical examiners or enter any order which it may deem
necessary. On entry of such order, the board shall within a reasonable time comply with
such order, not to exceed 45 days from the execution of such order by the city council.
Sec. 22 -362. City Licensees.
An electrician licensed by the City on October 19, 2004 may continue to perform
electrical work in the City provided his City license is registered, timely renewed and is
otherwise maintained in good standing. Except for the licensing requirements of section
32- 346(a), an electrician performing work under a City license shall comply with all
requirements and shall be subject to all disciplinary action for a state licensee under this
article. In the event a City licensee shall fail to renew his license within thirty -one (31)
days of expiration, he shall be required to obtain a state license before performing any
electrical work that requires a license.
Secs. 22-363--22-400. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. ELECTRICAL STANDARDS`
Subdivision I. In General
Sec. 22 -401. National Electrical Code adopted by reference.
The National Electrical Code, 2002 edition, ANSI /NFPA 70, published by the
National Fire Protection Association, is adopted as a part of this article as fully as if
copied at length in this article. A copy of the National Electrical Code, 2002 edition,
authenticated by the signature of the electrical inspector, shall be filed with the building
and code administration as a public record. If a conflict occurs with any provision of the
National Electrical Code and this article, the sections of this article shall control.
Sec. 22 -402. Scope.
All electrical work installed within the city shall be installed in conformity with this
article, and it is declared to be unlawful for any person to install any electrical work in
violation of this article and the provisions of the electrical code as adopted.
Sec. 22 -403. Interpretations; appeals.
(a) It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to interpret the sections of
this article as may be necessary to administer and enforce this article.
(b) Any person, jointly or severally, who may be aggrieved by the
interpretation of the electrical code rendered by the electrical inspector may appeal the
decision of the electrical inspector to the board of electrical examiners.
(c) Any person seeking to anneal the decision of the electrical inspector
rendered in accordance with this section shall comply with the following:
(1) Written notice of the appeal must be made to the board of electrical
examiners within live days of the date on which the electrical
inspector rendered his decision.
(2) The appeal must ^!early se' forth the decision of the electrical
inspector, togethe—,,rt!-, the position of the person taking the appeal
to the board.
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(3) The person seeking the appeal must set forth his reasons in
support of his position, together with any evidence he may have in
support of his position.
(4) The written appeal shall be filed with the secretary of the board.
(5) The electrical inspector shall have a period of five days from receipt
of the appeal to file a response thereto with the board.
(6) In an emergency to life or property, which emergency shall be
specifically set forth in the written appeal filed with the board, the
board shall render a decision on such appeal within 24 hours from
the time such appeal is filed with the board. The board shall
determine in any such case whether or not a true emergency
exists, and its decision in this regard shall be final.
(7) In every case to be heard by the board on an emergency basis, the
electrical inspector shall be present and shall be allowed to present
his position to the board.
(8) The decision of the board on any appeal taken under this section
shall be final and binding.
Sec. 22 -404. Exceptions.
(a) This article shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) Any electrical work performed by any electrical public utility holding
a certificate of service from the state public utility commission and
operating within the city.
(2) Any electrical work undertaken by the city in conjunction with street
lighting or traffic - control signals.
(3) Any electrical work performed by a telephone, telegraph or district
messenger company operating under a franchise issued by the city.
(4) Any electrical work performed by any broadcast transmission
business or entity.
The exceptions from this article in this subsection do not, however, authorize any
of such classes of business named to perform electrical work for the general public or to
do any other type of electrical work except that which is necessary and customary to the
class of business involved.
(b) Notwithstanding the exception set forth in subsection (a) of this section,
this article shall apply to the wiring and installation for light, heat and power for all
buildings containing equipment or housing employees of any class of business
excepted by subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to require a property owner to
obtain a registration or furnish a certificate of insurance before doing electrical work in
or on a building occupied by himself as a single - family residence, provided the following
conditions exist:
(1) He has applied for and obtained a permit from the electrical
inspector to do the electrical work.
(2) He has presented a set of plans showing the electrical work to be
undertaken and such plans are found to conform to this article.
(3) He agrees to call for all inspections required by this article.
(4) He is able to demonstrate to the electrical inspector that he has a
working knowledge of this article and the ability to do electrical work
in conformance with the provisions of the electrical code.
(5) He agrees to correct any violations of this article found or
discovered upon any inspection performed by the electrical
inspector.
Sec. 22 -405. Premises involved in fire; reinstatement of service.
(a) It shall be the duty of the fire chief or the fire inspector to have the
premises involved in a fire fully inspected by the electrical inspector when the chief of
the fire department or the fire inspector determines that a fire originated due to any of
the following causes:
(1) Faulty electrical wiring;
(2) Overloading of electrical equipment;
(3) Overloading of electrical lines;
(4) Unauthorized electrical installation; or
(5) Any damage to the electrical system by the fire.
(b) When the electrical inspector finds that a fire has caused damage to the
electrical system or originated for any of the reasons set forth in subsection (a) of this
section, no electrical service shall be reinstated or reconnected to the property by any
electrician or by the owner of such property until such time as the conditions have been
repaired in compliance with this article and approved by the electrical inspector.
(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the electrical
inspector may approve temporary electrical service necessary to complete repairs or
reconstruction of the property in questionl.
Sec. 22 -406. Improperly installed or defective equipment.
(a) If any part of any electrical equipment or wiring in or about any building,
facility, installation, premises or lot within the city is found to have been installed or
connected in violation of this article, it shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to
notify in writing the owner of the premises or the tenant of the premises or the person in
possession of the premises to immediately cease using electrical current in any such
violation identified by the electrical inspector.
(b) If any part of any electrical equipment or wiring in or about any building,
facility, installation, premises or lot within the city is found to have fallen into a state of
disrepair which would render the use of such electrical equipment dangerous to life or
property, it shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to notify in writing the owner of
the premises or the tenant of the premises or the person in possession of the premises
to immediately cease using electrical current in any such violation or condition identified
by the electrical inspector.
(c) The written notice requires in this section shall state the following:
(1) The date that the inspection was made by the electrical inspector
where a violation -)f this article or a condition dangerous to life or
property is found.
(2) The section of this article or tl ie electrical code which the inspection
reveals has been • violated.
(3) For conditions da ,c;ernus to ,fe or property, a brief description of
such conditions.
(4) A specified time, rot to excee-1 ten days from the date of the written
notice, to correct rill violations identified or to correct all conditions
identified as dangerous to life or property.
(5) A statement advisinq the owner, tenant or person in control and
possession of the ;-wilding, f- cility, installation, premises or lot that,
if there are anv persons i,sing the area in question who require
electrical service for life support, it is the duty of the person
receiving this notice immediately and without failure to notify the
electrical inspector of such fact.
(d) If the owner, tenant or person in possession of the premises identified in
the written notice given pursuant to this section fails to take action necessary to correct
any and all such violations or conditions dangerous to life or property within the time
limit specified in the written notice, the electrical inspector shall take the following action:
(1) The electrical inspector shall serve upon the owner, tenant or
person in possession of the property an order to cease use of the
property, facility, installation, premises or lot until such time as proof
is presented to the electrical inspector that all defects have been
corrected and such work is verified by inspection.
(2) When the violation of this article found to exist is of such a nature
as to cause immediate danger to life or property, the electrical
inspector shall issue an order to the public utility supplying such
power to immediately terminate such electrical service until such
time as all violations are corrected.
(3) If the owner, tenant or person in possession of the building, facility,
installation, premises or lot fails to comply with an order of the
electrical inspector issued under subsection (d)(1) of this section
within three days of receipt of such order, the electrical inspector
shall issue his order as provided in subsection (d)(2) of this section
to the public utility providing the electrical services.
(4) Notwithstanding any provision set forth in subsections (d)(1)
through (3) of this section, when the electrical inspector has been
notified by the owner, tenant or person in possession of the
building, facility, installation, premises or lot that there is a person
residing within any of such structures or areas who requires
electrical service for life support, the electrical inspector is
authorized to take one or all of the following courses of action:
a. Notify the owner, tenant or person in possession of such
structure or area to immediately make arrangement to
provide an alternative location for the person involved.
b. Withhold taking action to terminate electrical service for a
reasonable period of time not to exceed ten days.
C. Terminate all electrical service not necessary for the life
support of the person involved.
d. Request the city attorney to seek a proper court order
requiring the relocation of the person involved.
Sec. 22 -407. Liability for defective work.
This article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of
any person owning, operating, controlling or installing any electrical wiring connections,
fixtures, appliances, apparatus, machinery, equipment or work, inside or outside,
overhead or underground, in the city for damages to any person injured by defects
. therein, nor shall the city be held as assuming any liability because of the inspection
authorized by this article or certificate or permit issued as provided for and regulated.
Sec. 22 -408. Construction against implicit repeal of article.
This article being a general ordinance intended as a unified coverage of its
subject matter, no part of it shall be deemed to be implicitly repealed by subsequent
ordinances if such construction can reasonably be avoided.
Sec. 22 -409. Control of zoning ordinance.
Whenever there is a conflict be- the sections of this article governing signs
and the provisions of the city zoning ordinances in appendix B to this Code, the
provisions of the zoning ordinances shall control.
Secs. 22-410--22-435. Reserved.
Subdivision II. General Specifications
Sec. 22 -436. Installation of wiring, fixtures :end apparatus generally.
(a) In the installation of all wiring, fixtures and apparatus, the rules and
requirements adopted by section 22 -4(11 shall be Complied with, together with the rules
contained in this article and such additional requirements as may from time to time be
adopted.
(b) When an electrician or any homeowner has sought to install any type of
electrical equipment and such equipment has been found not to comply with this article,
the electrician or homeowner shall have the right to appeal the decision of the electrical
inspector to the board of electrical examiners in accordance with section 22 -403. The
board shall, upon such hearing, determine whether or not the type of electrical
equipment sought to be installed by tine electrician or homeowner is equivalent to the
sections of this article. When the board determines that the equipment in question is
equivalent to that required by this article, it shall enter an order to such effect, and the
electrical inspector shall be governed by the terms of such order in all future cases
where the same type of equipment is sought to be installed.
Sec. 22 -437. Wiring.
(a) All electrical wiring shay, be installed in rigid metallic conduit, electrical
metallic tubing, approved metallic raceways, approved metal clad cable, approved
nonmetallic conduit and raceway or approved multi - outlet assemblies. However, all
single - family and multifamily residences not exceeding three stories and outbuildings on
the same premises may be wired n nonmetallic sheathed cable as a minimum
requirement. However, if any part of L, residence or other building is converted to any
commercial purposes not within such :exceptions, the entire building shall be classified
as a business premises, and the entire building shall be rewired. All conduit installed for
electrical use shall be installed under the requirements of this article.
(b) Electrical nonmetallic tul)ing (ENT) shall not be used in any location
except where NM cable is acceptable in the city.
(c) Manufactured wiring sys�ems as approved by electrical code adopted in
this article shall be acceptable.
(d) No electrical metallic tu)ing 'EMT) shall be permitted in any electrical
installation where such tubing is in contact with the ground or earth or is embedded in a
concrete slab.
(e) All MC cable shall have a green grounding conductor.
Sec. 22 -438. Size of conductor,; aluminum conductor.
(a) Aluminum conductors m ,.y be installed on service and feeders only and
must be terminated properly using apr roved compression -type crimp lugs installed with
a proper tool and with an approved inh bitor (Petrox).
(b) No aluminum conductor, shall be installed on any branch circuits or
grounding in dwellings.
Sec. 22 -439. Residence circuity generally.
An electrical conduit of not Ic than three- fourths inch trade size shall be
installed from the panel to an accessi, , e crawl space in the attic, under the floor or to
the outside of the house if it has no --itic, ar,d has a concrete floor. This conduit is to
facilitate the future installation of the t vo spa,,se circuits to be left open as spares in all
residential panels.
Sec. 22 -440. Commercial circuits generally.
Commercial electrical circuits shall be installed as required by the electrical code
adopted in this article.
Sec. 22 -441. Service entrance.
(a) All -metal entrances. An all -metal complete electrical service entrance shall
be used from the point of contact with the electric company to the service switch or
distribution panel except as provided in this article. Underground service entrance may
be schedule 40 PVC.
(b) Busway entrance. Installations using a busway as a service entrance shall
be made with a totally enclosed busway assembly and accessories approved for use as
service entrance equipment and shall have totally enclosed weatherproof construction
where used outside of a building.
(c) Overhead service drops. Overhead service drops shall be installed in
accordance with the following:
(1) New installations. When a new electrical installation is to be served
with an overhead service drop, a means of attachment shall be
provided. When an electrical installation is started before the
electric company facilities are placed, it shall be the responsibility of
the electric company to determine the location of the facility from
which the service drop for the electrical installation will be installed.
The means of attachment shall be a clamp on a service mast or a
galvanized hook bolt or eye bolt, rigidly attached to a rafter or stud
to give adequate support to the service drop. Landing and meter
heights shall comply with the utility company guidelines.
(2) Additions to existing installations. When an addition is to be made
to an existing building that requires that the service entrance be
relocated to the new portion of the building, the service entrance
shall comply with the rules established for all new installations.
(3) Existing installations. When the meter loop is changed on an
existing installation, the installation shall reasonably comply with
the electrical code and this section without altering the roof of the
existing building. The means of attachment shall be changed by the
master electrician or the homeowner and shall be at the maximum
height that can be maintained on the building. The new means of
attachment shall be an eye bolt or hook bolt, rigidly attached to a
rafter or stud and to give adequate support to the service drop.
Other suitable means of attachment, including insulators attached
with a single lag screw, may be approved by the electrical inspector
if commonly accepted within the trade.
(d) Service mast. If a service mast is used to attain the height required by the
electrical code, the service mast shall be a minimum two -inch IMC or rigid conduit
having adequate strength to withstand the strain of the service drop and shall meet
minimum standards established by the electric company and approved by the board of
electrical examiners as defined in the publication, "National Electrical Safety Code,"
from the electric company.
(e) Providing for metering. The master electrician or homeowner shall provide
for and install facilities to accommodate metering of an electrical installation in
accordance with uniform practices established by the electric company in accordance
with the franchises granted by the city which conform to this article. The meter
enclosure shall be mounted on the outside of a building near the point of contact
between the electrical installation and the electric company service lines at a location
that does not subject the enclosure to physical damage and will cause the meter to be
readily accessible to representatives of the electric company for installing, replacing,
removing, inspecting, testing and reading. Exceptions to the outside location may be
made only by specific agreement with the electric company and with the approval of the
electrical inspector.
(f) Enclosed metering. If the addition or alteration of any building encloses
the metering installation such that it vvill no longer be in an accessible outside location,
the metering installation shall be relocated to a point outside the addition or alteration,
maintaining strict conformance to this article.
(g) Existing inside metering iocations. Metering installations which are located
inside a building shall be moved to an outside location at such time that changes,
alterations or additions are made to tre service entrance of the electrical installations.
Metering installations moved outside shall conform to this article.
(h) Disconnecting switches. All disconnecting switches accessible to the
general public under 200 amperes _,hall have raintight and dead -front panels. All
disconnecting switches 200 amperes or ovt!r that are exposed or accessible to the
general public shall have raintight and locked or bolted closed panels.
(i) Minimum conductor usc. The service entrance shall conform to the
electrical code, except that the entry nce conductor size shall not be less than the
equivalent of number 6 THW copper.
Sec. 22 -442. Underground sera ice entrance.
(a) Conductors. Electrical conductors and cables on underground service
entrances may be installed in approvel race jays or may be buried directly in the earth
when approved direct burial cables are used.
(b) Mechanical protection. F.igid metal raceways or electrical metallic tubing
shall be used on all underground service entrance conductors to provide mechanical
protection where needed. Raceways approved for the purpose shall be provided for
underground service entrance conductors entering under any projection of a building,
such as but not limited to porches, patios, concrete driveways, walkways or pads
adjacent to a building which does not provide adequate space between driveways,
walkways or pads in order to permit repair or replacement of conductors, and the
raceway shall be continuous from the Joint of entry under any projections to the service
entrance switch or panel.
Sec. 22 -440. Underground feeder circuits and branch circuits.
Electrical feeder circuits and bi.-nch circuits installed underground shall comply
with the full requirements of section 22 -442 for underground service entrances.
Sec. 22 -444. Encroachment or )ublic way.
Neither feeder circuits nor bra,rich circuits on any private electrical installation
shall extend into or cross over or under any street, alley or public way which has been
dedicated for public use, except that ar, electrical installation which is confined within a
building or structure where a license and hold harmless agreement has been approved
by the city and projects into or crosses: over or under a dedicated street, alley or public
way will not be affected by this section
Sec. 22 -445. Buildings moved 'c location.
The electrical installation in anN, huildinq or structure which is moved from outside
of the city or within the city shall conf- m In the requirements of this article as though
the building, structure or residence ha( peen newly constructed on the location.
Sec. 22 -446. Building remodeli'yj and additions.
In a building, structure or residF rce ,,�,I ich is altered, remodeled or added to, the
electrical installation within the altered emccieled or added -on portion shall conform to
this article.
Sec. 22 -447. Electric signs and nutlin ' ighting.
(a) New installation. All elec':r c signs and outline lighting shall be installed in
compliance with the electrical code ad r)ted iii this article, the Code of Ordinances, and
this article.
(b) Existing installation. The electrical inspector, when he determines that any
electric sign or outline light constitutes a hazard impairing safety of life or property, shall
require that the sign or outline lighting installation be revised to meet the minimum
standards established by this article and shall specify the time allowed for such
revisions. If the required revisions are not completed within the time allotted, the
electrical inspector shall order the electric sign or outline lighting disconnected from the
power supply and the installation removed. Failure to comply with such a disconnect or
removal order shall constitute a violation of this article.
(c) New installation. Any electrical installation on an electric sign after such
sign is delivered to its permanent location shall be performed by a registered electrician.
All new electric sign installations shall also require a permit and inspection and approval
of the electrical installation by the electrical inspector.
(d) Sign installations to conform to zoning. No electrical permit shall be issued
for any sign in a district where signs are prohibited by the zoning ordinance in appendix
B to this Code, nor shall any permit be issued for any sign which does not conform to
the zoning requirements of the area in which the sign is to be placed.
Sec. 22 -448. Construction tap service posts.
(a) Specifications. The post used for a construction electrical tap service shall
be equivalent to a four -inch by four -inch structural grade timber and shall have an
overall length of not less than 16 feet.
(b) Installation. The construction tap service post shall be installed such that
the post extends not less than three feet into undisturbed earth and shall be securely
tamped in place. The post installation shall include supports, braces or guys necessary
to maintain the post in a vertical position safely under the strain of the service drop
conductors.
(c) Equipment. The construction tap service post shall be equipped with a
raintight service entrance including metallic conduit from a raintight and dead -front
service switch or panel board of adequate size to provide sufficient branch circuits to
weatherproof receptacles. The service entrance shall have a minimum conductor size of
number 6 THW copper wire and shall be grounded in accordance with this article.
Receptacles only shall be used to supply power to extension cords, tools and special
equipment. Receptacles shall be the grounding type and shall be rated for the voltage
and current requirements of the load to be served. All 120 -volt receptacles shall be GFI
protected.
(d) Load wiring. All wiring connected to construction tap branch circuit
receptacles shall be attached with approved plugs and shall comply with the
requirements of the electrical code and this article.
(e) Use restricted. Construction tap service posts shall be used only for
supplying specific construction project loads during the construction period and within
the time period specified on the construction tap permit.
(f) Permits. Permits for construction tap service post shall only be issued to
master electricians.
Sec. 22 -449. Mobile homes and travel trailers.
Electrical service entrance equipment for mobile homes and travel trailers shall
be considered as permanent electrical installations and shall meet the full requirements
of this article.
Sec. 22 -450. Temporary electrical installations.
(a) Permits. The electrical inspector is permitted to issue special limited
permits for temporary electrical installations where, in his opinion, the installation is
necessary or advisable for the benefit and protection of the public.
(b) Wiring methods. Wiring methods other than those required by this article
may be allowed for temporary electrical installations, provided that such wiring methods
shall be safe and adequate for the specified purpose and use and to the satisfaction of
the electrical inspector.
(c) Time limitation. Permits for temporary electrical installations shall be for a
specified time set by the electrical inspector and shall not exceed 90 days.
(d) Inspection. Any temporary installation shall be inspected and approved by
the electrical inspector before it is connected to a power source. The use of any
temporary installation shall be disconnected immediately upon expiration of the permit.
(e) Time extensions. If the temporary electrical installation is needed beyond
the 90 -day period, subsequent permits may be issued. An inspection shall be made
before the issuance of any subsequen' permit, and each subsequent permit shall be for
a period not to exceed 90 days.
Sec. 22 -451. Materials and equipment standards.
(a) Approved equipment. \II electrical equipment, including materials,
apparatus, fixtures and appliances used on electrical installations, shall conform to
standards set by Underwriters' Laboratories. Inc., and shall bear an Underwriters'
Laboratories label or be certified as listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
(b) Equipment use. Such electrical equipment shall be used only for the
specific purpose for which it has been IGbeled or listed.
(c) Unstandardized equipm� ,it. Electrical equipment which has not been
approved or for which standards I-,ave not been established by Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc., may be used on electrical installations, provided such electrical
equipment is approved by the electricai inspector.
(d) Unapproved equipment. The electrical inspector shall deny approval for
use of any electrical equipment which is not labeled or listed by Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc., when he reasonable oelieves the use of such equipment is unsafe or
hazardous.
Sec. 22 -452. Electrical fences.
All electrical fence installations shall require a permit in accordance with section
22 -401. The materials and equipment ,, red shall conform to the requirements of section
22 -451.
Sec. 22 -453. Low voltage wiring
(a) A low- voltage electrical system o be used to operate any mechanical
system, air conditioning unit, central heating unit and other such system shall be
installed under the supervision of a register 'ed ,r -jster electrician. This subsection is not
to be construed as including self - generated cor:trol systems.
(b) All low- voltage transforniers, suer, as may be used for doorbells, floor
furnaces and other such installations, shall b installed in a convenient and readily
accessible place.
(c) All wiring, line voltage or low voltUae used for data processing or energy
control and like systems shall be con :; der(-,d e+ ctrical work and must conform to this
article.
(d) All other wiring shall conform to th. electrical code adopted in this article.
Sec. 22 -454. Existing installation.
Any electrical system or electrical eq-j; -,rent lawfully installed prior to the
effective date of the ordinance from winch this <x, ::_ae derives may have its existing use,
maintenance or repair continued if the ,se is r = r"',ordance with the original design and
location, and such system is not Banc, �-.rous t:; r .:i )lic health, safety and welfare and is
approved by the electrical inspector.
Secs. 22-455--22-480. Reserved."
SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of October, 2004.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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