ARTICLE 90 Introduction.
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90.1
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Purpose.
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(A)
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Practical Safeguarding. The purpose of this code is the practical safeguarding of persons
and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity and
to establish minimum requirements by regulating and controlling the
design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location,
operating and maintenance or use of electrical systems and equipment.
This code is not intended as a design specification or an instruction
manual for untrained persons.
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(B)
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Adequacy. This Code
contains provisions that are considered necessary for safety. Compliance
therewith and property maintenance results in an installation that
is essentially free from hazard but not necessarily efficient, convenient,
or adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use.
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Informational Note: Hazards
often occur because of overloading of wiring systems by methods or
usage not in conformity with this code. This occurs because initial
wiring did not provide for increases in the use of electricity. An
initial adequate installation and reasonable provisions for system
changes provide for future increases in the use of electricity.
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(C)
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Relation to Other International
Standards. The requirements of this code address the fundamental
principles of protection for safety contained in Section 131 of International
Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60364-1, Electrical Installations
of Buildings.
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Informational Note: IEC
60364-1, Section 131, contains fundamental principles of protection
for safety that encompass protection against electric shock, protection
against thermal effects, protection against overcurrent, protection
against fault currents, and protection against overvoltage. All of
these potential hazards are addressed by the requirements in this
code.
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90.2
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Scope.
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(A)
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Covered. This Code applies
to the design, construction, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation,
replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of electrical systems
and equipment. This Code also covers the installation of electrical
conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications
conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and
raceways for the following:
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(1)
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Public and private premises, including
buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating
buildings.
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(2)
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Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals,
and industrial substations.
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(3)
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Installations of conductors and equipment
that connect to the supply of electricity.
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(4)
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Installations used by the electric
utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops,
and recreational buildings, that are not an integral part of a generating
plant, substation, or control center.
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(B)
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Not Covered. This Code
does not cover the following:
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(1)
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Installations in ships, watercraft
other than floating buildings, railway rolling stock, aircraft, or
automotive vehicles other than mobile homes and recreational vehicles.
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Informational Note: Although the
scope of this code indicates that the Code does not cover installations
in ships, portions of this code are incorporated by reference into
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 110-113.
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(2)
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Installations underground in mines
and self-propelled mobile surface mining machinery and its attendant
electrical trailing cable.
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(3)
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Installations of railways for generation,
transformation, transmission, or distribution of power used exclusively
for operation of rolling stock or installations used exclusively for
signaling and communications purposes.
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(4)
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Installations of communications equipment
under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors
or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations.
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(5)
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Installations under the exclusive
control of an electric utility where such installations:
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a.
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Consist of service drops or service
laterals, and associated metering, or
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b.
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Are on property owned or leased by
the electric utility for the purpose of communications, metering,
generation, control, transformation, transmission, or distribution
of electric energy, or
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c.
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Are located in legally established
easements or rights-of-way, or
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d.
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Are located by other written agreements
either designated by or recognized by public service commissions,
utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction
for such installations. These written agreements shall be limited
to installations for the purpose of communications, metering, generation,
control, transformation, transmission, or distribution of electric
energy where legally established easements or rights-of-way cannot
be obtained. These installations shall be limited to Federal lands,
Native American reservations through the U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs, military bases, lands controlled by port
authorities, and state agencies and departments, and lands owned by
railroads.
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Informational Note to (4) and
(5): Examples of utilities may include those entities that
are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation
of public service utility commissions and that install, operate, and
maintain electric supply (such as generation, transmission, or distribution
systems) or communications systems (such as telephone, CATV, Internet,
satellite, or data service). Utilities may be subject to compliance
with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted
under governmental law or regulation. Additional information can be
found through consultation with the appropriate government bodies,
such as state regulatory commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, and the Federal Communications Commissions.
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(C)
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Special Permission. The
authority having jurisdiction for enforcing this code may grant exception
for the installation of conductors and equipment are not under the
exclusive control of the electric utilities and are used to connect
the electric utility supply system to the service conductors of the
premises served, provided such installations are outside a building
or structure, or terminate inside at a readily accessible location
nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors.
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90.3 through 90.9 (unchanged).
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90.10
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Severability.
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If any Article, Section, Subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to
be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of Municipal Code of the City of St. Peters.
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90.11
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Licensing.
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Any contractor wishing to enter into
the electrical contracting business within the City of St. Peters,
Missouri, shall first be duly examined and successfully passed and
licensed by St. Charles County, Missouri.
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90.11.1
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Supervisor.
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Any firm or corporation in the business
of installing electrical work shall employ a duly licensed supervisor,
under the provisions of this code, who shall be responsible for installation
made by said firm or corporation.
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90.11.2
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Use of license by other.
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No person having obtained a license
under the provisions of this code shall allow their license to be
used by another person, either for the purpose of obtaining permits,
or for doing business or work under the license.
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90.11.3
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Persons excepted from licensing
requirement.
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The following persons are excepted
from the licensing requirement:
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Homeowner in an existing building
owned and occupied by them as their place of residence;
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2.
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Person doing work in an existing
structure owned and occupied by them as their farm;
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3.
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Person or public entity servicing
or repairing its own electrical system with its own personnel specifically
trained for such service or repair;
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4.
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Person who is an employee employed
by a licensed electrical contractor; or
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The holder of a Statewide license,
as defined in Section 324.900, RSMo., as amended.
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ARTICLE 91 Applicability.
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91.1
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General.
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The provisions of this code apply
to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as
set forth in Article 90.
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91.2
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Existing installations.
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Except as otherwise provided for
in this Article, a provision in this code shall not require the removal,
alteration or abandonment of, nor prevent the continued utilization
and maintenance of, existing electrical systems and equipment lawfully
in existence at the time of the adoption of this code.
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91.3
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Maintenance.
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Electrical systems, equipment, materials
and appurtenances, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall
be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the
original design and in a safe, hazard-free condition. Devices or safeguards
that are required by this code shall be maintained in compliance with
the code edition under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated
agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of the electrical systems
and equipment. To determine compliance with this provision, the Building
Official shall have the authority to require that the electrical systems
and equipment be re-inspected.
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91.4
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Additions, alterations, renovations
or repairs.
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Additions, alterations, renovations,
and repairs to electrical systems and equipment shall conform to that
required for new electrical systems and equipment without requiring
that the existing electrical systems or equipment comply with all
of the requirements of this code. Additions, alterations, renovations,
and repairs shall not cause existing electrical systems or equipment
to become unsafe, hazardous or overloaded. Minor additions, alterations,
renovations, and repairs to existing electrical systems and equipment
shall meet the provisions for new construction, except where such
work is performed in the same manner and arrangement as was in the
existing system, is not hazardous and is approved.
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91.5
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Subject not regulated by this
code.
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Where no applicable standards or
requirements are set forth in this code, or are contained within other
laws, codes, regulations, ordinances or bylaws adopted by the jurisdiction,
compliance with applicable standards of nationally recognized standards
as are approved shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance
with the intent of this code. Nothing herein shall derogate from the
authority of the Building Official to determine compliance with codes
or standards for those activities or installations within the Building
Official's jurisdiction or responsibility.
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91.6
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Change in occupancy.
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It shall be unlawful to make any
change in the occupancy of any structure that will subject the structure
to any special provision of this code applicable to the new occupancy
without approval of the Code Official. The Code Official shall certify
that such structure meets the intent of the provisions of law governing
building construction for the proposed new occupancy and that such
change of occupancy does not result in any hazard to the public health,
safety or welfare.
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91.7
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Historic buildings.
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The provisions of this code relating
to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration,
relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory
for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by
the State of local jurisdiction as historic buildings when such buildings
or structures are judged by the Code Official to be safe and in the
public interest of health, safety and welfare regarding any proposed
construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation
or moving of buildings.
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91.8
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Moved buildings.
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Except as determined by 91.7
Historic buildings in this Article, existing installations
that are a part of buildings or structures moved into or within the
jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new
installations.
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91.9
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Referenced codes and standards.
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The codes and standards referenced
in this code shall be considered as part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences
occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards,
the provisions of this code shall be the minimum requirements.
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91.10
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Requirements not covered by
Code.
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Any requirements necessary for the
strength, stability or proper operation of an existing or proposed
electrical system, or for the public safety, health and welfare, not
specifically covered by this code shall be determined by the Code
Official.
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91.11
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Other laws.
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The provisions of this code shall
not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, State or Federal
law.
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91.12
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Application of references.
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Reference to Article, Chapter, Section
number, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall
be construed to refer to such Article, Chapter, Section or provision
of the Municipal Code of the City of St. Peters.
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ARTICLE 92 Administration and
enforcement.
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92.1
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General.
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The City of St. Peters Building Department
is charged with the performance of electrical inspections and enforcement
of the Electric Code of the City of St. Peters. This department is
supervised by the Code Official who is also known as the Building
Commissioner. Building Inspectors, as delegated by the Code Official,
shall have powers to enforce the intent of the provisions of this
code.
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ARTICLE 93 Duties and powers
of the Code Official.
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93.1
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General.
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The Code Official is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The Code Official
shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and
adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application
of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall
be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies
and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically
provided for in this code.
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93.1.1 Delegation of duties
by Code Official.
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In accordance with the prescribed
procedures of this jurisdiction the Code Official shall have the authority
to delegate certain duties for the review and enforcement of the building
codes of the City of St. Peters.
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93.2
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Applications and permits.
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The Code Official shall receive applications,
review construction documents and issue permits for the installation
and alteration of electrical systems, inspect the premises for which
such permits have been issued, and enforce compliance with the provisions
of this code.
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93.3
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Inspections.
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The Code Official shall make all
the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by
approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections
shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such
approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Code Official
is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to
report on unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval
of the City Administrator.
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93.4
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Right of entry.
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Whenever it is necessary to make
an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever
the Code Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists
in any building or upon any premises any conditions or violations
of this code that make the building or premises unsafe, unsanitary,
dangerous or hazardous, the Code Official shall have the authority
to enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect
or to perform the duties imposed upon the Code Official by this code.
If such building or premises is occupied, the Code Official shall
present credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such building
or premises is unoccupied, the Code Official 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 entry is refused,
the Code Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by
law to secure entry.
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When the Code Official shall have
first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided
by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or person having charge,
care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect,
after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit
entry therein by the Code Official for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this code.
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93.5
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Identification.
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The Code Official shall carry proper
identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance
of duties under this code.
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93.6
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Notices and orders.
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The Code Official shall issues all
necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
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93.7
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Department records.
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The Code Official shall keep official
records of applications received, permits and certificates issued,
fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued.
Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period
required for the retention of public records.
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ARTICLE 94 Approval.
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94.1
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Modifications.
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Whenever there are practical difficulties
involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the Code Official
shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases,
upon application of the owner or owner's representative, provided
the Code Official shall first find that special individual reason
makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification
conforms to the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification
does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details
of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in
the files of the Building Department.
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94.2
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Alternative materials, methods
and equipment.
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The provisions of this code are not
intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit
any method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code,
provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative
material or method of construction shall be approved where the Code
Official finds that the proposed alternative material, method or equipment
complies with the intent of the provisions of this code and is at
least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code.
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94.2.1
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Research reports.
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Supporting data, where necessary
to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically
provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports
from approved sources.
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94.3
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Required testing.
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Whenever there is insufficient evidence
of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a
material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code,
or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods,
the Code Official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence
of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction.
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94.3.1
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Test methods.
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Test methods shall be as specified
in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence
of recognized and accepted test methods, the Code Official shall approve
the testing procedures.
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94.3.2
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Testing agency.
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All tests shall be performed by an
approved agency.
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94.3.3
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Test reports.
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Reports of tests shall be retained
by the Code Official for the period required for retention of public
records.
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94.4
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Alternative engineered design.
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The design, documentation, inspection,
testing and approval of an alternative engineered design electrical
system shall comply with Section 94.4.1 through 94.4.6.
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94.4.1
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Design criteria.
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An alternative engineered design
shall conform to the intent of the provisions of this code and shall
provide an equivalent level of quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistance, durability and safety. Material, equipment or components
shall be designed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
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94.4.2
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Submittal.
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The registered design professional
shall indicate on the permit application that the electrical system
is an alternative engineered design. The permit and permanent permit
records shall indicate that an alternative engineered design was part
of the approved installation.
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94.4.3
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Technical data.
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The registered design professional
shall submit sufficient technical data to substantiate the proposed
alternative engineered design and to prove that the performance meets
the intent of this code.
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94.4.4
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Construction documents.
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The registered design professional
shall submit to the Code Official two (2) complete sets of signed
and sealed construction documents for the alternative engineered design.
The construction documents shall include floor plans and a riser diagram
of the work. Where appropriate, the construction documents shall indicate
the circuits, wire sizes, conduit sizes, loading, and location of
receptacles, fixtures and appliances.
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94.4.5
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Design approval.
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Where the Code Official determines
that the alternative engineered design conforms to the intent of this
code, the electrical system shall be approved. If the alternative
engineered design is not approved, the Code Official shall notify
the registered design professional, in writing, stating the reasons
thereof.
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94.4.6
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Inspection and testing.
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The alternative engineered design
shall be tested and inspected in accordance with the requirements
of Article 94 and Article 96.
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94.5
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Approved materials.
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Materials, equipment and devices
approved by the Code Official shall be constructed and installed in
accordance with such approval.
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94.5.1
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Material and equipment reuse.
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Materials, equipment and devices
shall not be reused unless such elements have been reconditioned,
tested, placed in good and proper working condition and approved.
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ARTICLE 95 Permits.
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95.1
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Types of permits.
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An owner, authorized agent or contractor
who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or
change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install,
enlarge, alter, repair, remove convert or replace electrical systems
or equipment, the installation of which is regulated by this code,
or to cause such work to be done, shall first make application to
the Building Official and obtain the required permit for the work.
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Exception: Where repair or replacement
of electrical systems or equipment must be performed in an emergency
situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next
working business day of the Building Department.
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95.2
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Work exempt from permit.
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The following work shall be exempt
from the requirement for a permit:
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(1)
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Listed cord-and-plug-connected temporary
decorative lighting.
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(2)
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Reinstallation of attachment plug
receptacles, but not the outlets therefore.
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(3)
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Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent
devices of the required capacity in the same location.
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(4)
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Temporary wiring for experimental
purposes in suitable laboratories.
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(5)
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Electrical wiring, devices, appliances,
apparatus or equipment operating at less than twenty-five (25) volts
and not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy.
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Exception from the permit requirement
of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to
be done in violation of the provisions of this code or other laws
or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
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95.3
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Application for permit.
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Each application for a permit, with
the required fee, shall be filed with the Code Official on a form
furnished for that purpose and shall contain a general description
of the proposed work and its location. The application shall be signed
by the owner or an authorized agent. The permit application shall
indicate the proposed occupancy of all parts of the building and of
that portion of the site or lot, if any, not covered by the building
or structure and shall contain such other information required by
the Code Official.
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95.3.1
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Information on construction
documents.
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Construction documents shall be drawn
to scale upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted
to be submitted where approved by the Code Official. Construction
documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location,
nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that such
work will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the Code Official.
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95.3.1.1
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Penetrations.
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Construction documents shall indicate
where penetrations will be made for electrical systems and shall indicate
the materials and methods for maintaining required structural safety,
fire-resistance rating and fireblocking.
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95.3.1.2
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Load calculations.
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Where an addition or alteration is
made to an existing electrical system, an electrical load calculation
shall be prepared to determine if the existing electrical service
has the capacity to serve the added load.
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Exception: The Code Official shall
have the authority to waive the submission of construction documents,
calculations or other data if the nature of the work applied for is
such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to
determine compliance with this code.
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95.3.2
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Preliminary inspection.
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Before a permit is issued, the Code
Official is authorized to inspect and evaluate the systems, equipment,
buildings, devices, premises and spaces or areas to be used.
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95.3.3
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Time limitation of application.
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An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred eighty
(180) days after the date of filing, unless such application has been
pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the
Code Official shall have the authority to grant one (1) or more extensions
of time for additional periods not exceeding one hundred eighty (180)
days each. The extension shall be requested, in writing, and justifiable
cause demonstrated.
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95.4
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By whom application is made.
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Application for a permit shall be
made by owner agent or the person to install all or part of any electrical
system. The applicant shall meet all qualifications established by
Statute, or by rules promulgated by this code, or by ordinance or
by resolution. The full name and address of the applicant shall be
stated in the application.
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95.5
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Permit issuance.
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The application, construction documents
and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed
by the Code Official. If the Code Official finds that the proposed
work conforms to the requirements of this code and all laws and ordinances
applicable thereto, and that the fees specified in Section 95.7.2
have been paid, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.
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95.5.1
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Approved construction documents.
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When the Code Official issues the
permit where construction documents are required, the construction
documents shall be endorsed, in writing, and stamped "REVIEWED FOR
CODE COMPLIANCE." Such construction documents shall not be changed,
modified or altered without authorization from the Code Official.
All work shall be done in accordance with the approved construction
documents. The Code Official shall have the authority to issue a permit
for the construction of a part of an electrical system before the
entire construction documents for the whole system have been submitted
or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements
have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this
code. The holders of such permit shall proceed at their own risk without
assurance that the permit for the entire electrical system will be
granted.
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95.5.2
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Validity.
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The issuance of a permit or approval
of construction documents shall not be construed to be a permit for,
or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this
code or any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. No permit presuming
to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code
shall be valid.
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The issuance of a permit based upon
construction documents and other data shall not prevent the Code Official
from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said construction
documents and other data or from preventing building operations being
carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or of other ordinances
of this jurisdiction.
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95.5.3
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Expiration.
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Every permit issued by the Code Official
under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become
null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced
within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of such permit
or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned
at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred
eighty (180) days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit
shall be first obtained and the fee therefor shall be one-half (1/2)
the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes
have been made or will be made in the original construction documents
for such work, and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment
has not exceeded one (1) year.
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95.5.4
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Extension.
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Any permittee holding an unexpired
permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time
within which the permittee will commence work under that permit when
work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this Section
for good and satisfactory reasons. The Code Official shall extend
the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one
hundred eighty (180) days if there is reasonable cause. No permit
shall be extended more than once. The fee for an extension shall be
one-half (1/2) the amount required for a new permit for such work.
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95.5.5
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Suspension or revocation of
permit.
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The Code Official shall have the
authority to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions
of this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis
of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation
of any ordinance or regulations or any of the provisions of this code.
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95.5.6
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Retention of construction documents.
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One (1) set of approved construction
documents shall be retained by the code office for a period of not
less than one hundred eighty (180) days from date of completion of
the permitted work, or as required by State of local laws. One (1)
set of approved construction document shall be returned to the applicant,
and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at
all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress.
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95.5.7
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Previous approvals.
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This Code shall not require changes
in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy
of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued
or otherwise lawfully authorized, the construction of which has been
pursued in good faith within one hundred eighty (180) days after the
effective date of this code and has not been abandoned.
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95.5.8
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Posting of permit.
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The permit or a copy shall be kept
on the site of the work until the completion of the project.
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95.6
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Integrated permits.
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The Code Official may issue integrated
building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc., permit, on a single
permit application.
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95.7
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Fees.
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A permit shall not be issued until
the fees prescribed in Section 95.7.2 have been paid, and an amendment
to a permit shall not be released until the additional fee, if any,
due to an increase of the electrical systems, has been paid.
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95.7.1
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Work commencing before permit
issuance.
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Any person who commences any work on an electrical system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and subject to penalties described in Section 510.050 of the Municipal Code of the City of St. Peters.
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95.7.2.
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Schedule of permit fees.
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(See Appendix A of Title V of the
Municipal Code of the City of St. Peters)
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95.7.3
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Amount due or refunds.
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The Code Official shall authorize
the refunding of money. The collection of fees due and the refunding
of money shall be as follows:
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1.
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The full amount of any fee paid hereunder
which was erroneously paid or collected.
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2.
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Refund ninety percent (90%) or collect
ten percent (10%) of the permit fee when no work has been done on
the site and no plan review is required, or considered a "same as"
permit.
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3.
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Refund eighty percent (80%) or collect
twenty percent (20%) of the permit fee when no work has been done
on the site and application required a plan review to process a permit.
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4.
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No refund if permit has been voided;
if work has been stopped; or if any work has been done at the site.
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The Code Official shall not authorize
the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed
by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180)
days after the date of fee payment.
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ARTICLE 96 Inspections and
testing.
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96.1
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General.
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The Code Official is authorized to
conduct such inspections as are deemed necessary to determine compliance
with the provisions of this code. Construction or work for which a
permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Code Official,
and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed
for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an
inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation
of the provisions of this code or of any ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions
of this code or of any other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall
not be valid. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause
the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes.
Neither the Code Official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required
to allow inspection.
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96.2
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Required inspections and testing.
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The Code Official, upon notification
from the permit holder or the permit holder's agent, shall make the
following inspections and such other inspections as necessary, and
shall either release that portion of the construction or shall notify
the permit holder or an agent of any violations that must be corrected.
The holder of the permit shall be responsible for the schedule of
such inspections.
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(1)
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Underground inspection shall be made
after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded, conduit and fixtures
installed, and before any backfill is put in place.
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(2)
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Rough-in section shall be made after
the roof, framing, fireblocking, firestopping, draftstopping and bracing
is in place and all wiring is roughed-in, and prior to the installation
of insulation, or wall and ceiling membranes.
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(3)
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Final inspection shall be made after
the building is complete, all electrical fixtures are in place and
properly connected, and the structure is ready for occupancy.
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(4)
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Electrical meter inspection shall
be made prior to energizing.
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96.2.1
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Other inspections.
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In addition to the inspections specified
above, the Code Official is authorized to make or require other inspections
of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions
of this code and other laws that are enforced by the Building Department.
A fee may be assessed for each additional inspection as stated in
Appendix A of Title V of the Municipal Code of the City of St. Peters.
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96.2.1.1.
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Supplemental inspection.
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In addition to the required inspection
heretofore specified, the Code Official may take other inspections,
which in his/her judgment is reasonably necessary due to unusual construction
or circumstances. The Code Official shall have the authority to inspect
any construction work in order to ascertain whether compliance with
the Electrical Code is being met and in order that he/she may properly
enforce the rules promulgated by this code. These inspections may
include, but are not limited to, examinations to determine whether
zoning requirements are being met and may include all other phases
of building construction. A fee may be assessed for each additional
inspection as stated in Appendix A of Title V of the Municipal Code
of the City of St. Peters.
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96.2.1.2
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Extra inspection.
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If by judgment of the Code Official
an inspection requested is not ready or accessible for inspection
or in the judgment of the Code Official the applicant has caused the
jurisdiction extra inspections other than typically required, a fee
may be assessed for each additional inspection or re-inspection as
stated in Appendix A of Title V of the Municipal Code of the City
of St. Peters.
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96.2.2
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Inspection requests.
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It shall be the duty of the holder
of the permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the Code Official
when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit
holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work
that are required by this code.
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96.2.3
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Approval required.
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Work shall not be done beyond the
point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining
the approval of the Code Official. The Code Official, upon notification,
shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the
portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or
notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails
to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be
correct and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized
by the Code Official.
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96.2.4
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Approved agencies.
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The Code Official is authorized to
accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided that such
agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.
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96.2.5
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Evaluation and follow-up inspection
services.
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Prior to the approval of a closed,
prefabricated electrical system and the issuance of an electrical
permit, the Code Official shall require the submittal of an evaluation
report on each prefabricated electrical system indicating the complete
details of the electrical system, including a description of the system
and its components, the basis upon which the electrical system is
being evaluated, test results and similar information, and other data
as necessary for the Code Official to determine conformance to this
code.
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96.2.5.1
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Evaluation service.
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The Code Official shall designate
the evaluation service of an approved agency as the evaluation agency,
and review such agency's evaluation report for adequacy and conformance
to this code.
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96.2.5.2
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Follow-up inspection.
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Except where ready access is provided
to all electrical systems, service equipment and accessories for complete
inspection at the site without disassembly or dismantling, the Code
Official shall conduct the frequency of in-plant inspections necessary
to ensure conformance to the approved evaluation report or shall designate
an independent, approved inspection agency to conduct such inspections.
The inspection agency shall furnish the Code Official with the follow-up
inspection manual and a report of inspections upon request, and the
electrical system shall have an identifying label permanently affixed
to the system indicating that factory inspections have been performed.
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96.2.5.3
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Test and inspection records.
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All required test and inspection
records shall be available to the Code Official at all times during
the fabrication of the electrical system and the erection of the building,
or such records as the Code Official designates shall be filed.
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96.3
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Special inspections.
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Special inspections of alternative
engineered design electrical systems shall be conducted in accordance
with Section 96.3.1 and 96.3.2.
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96.3.1
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Periodic inspection.
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The registered design professional
or designated inspector shall periodically inspect and observe the
alternative engineered design to determine that the installation is
in accordance with the approved construction documents. All discrepancies
shall be brought to the immediate attention of the electrical contractor
for correction. Records shall be kept of all inspections.
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96.3.2
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Written report.
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The registered design professional
shall submit a final report, in writing, to the Code Official upon
completion of the installation, certifying that the alternative engineered
design conforms to the approved construction documents. A notice of
approval for the electrical system shall not be issued until a written
certification has been submitted.
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96.4
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Testing.
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Electrical work and systems shall
be tested as required in accordance with Sections 96.4.1 through 96.4.3.
Tests shall be made by the permit holder and observed by the Code
Official.
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96.4.1
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New, altered, extended or repaired
systems.
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New electrical systems and parts
of existing systems that have been altered, extended or repaired shall
be tested as prescribed herein to disclose defects, except that testing
is not required in the following cases:
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1.
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In any case that does not include
addition to, replacement, alteration or relocated of any electric
wiring or panels.
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2.
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In any case where electric equipment
is set up temporarily for exhibition purposes.
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96.4.2
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Equipment, material and labor
for tests.
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All equipment, material and labor
required for testing an electrical system or part thereof shall be
furnished by the permit holder.
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96.4.3
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Re-inspection and testing.
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Where any work or installation does
not pass any initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections
shall be made to comply with this code. The work or installation shall
then be resubmitted to the Code Official for inspection and testing.
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96.5
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Approval.
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After the prescribed tests and inspections
indicate that the work complies in all respects with this code, a
notice of approval shall be issued by the Code Official.
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96.5.1
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Revocation.
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The Code Official is authorized to,
in writing, suspend or revoke a notice of approval issued under the
provisions of this code wherever the notice is issued in error, or
on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined
that the building or structure, premise or portion thereof is in violation
of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
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96.6
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Temporary connection.
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The Code Official shall have the
authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or
system to the utility source for the purpose of testing electrical
systems or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy.
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96.7
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Connection of service utilities.
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A person shall not make connections
from a utility, source of energy to any building or system that is
regulated by this code for which a permit is required until authorized
by the Code Official.
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ARTICLE 97 Violations and penalties.
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97.1
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Unlawful acts.
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It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove demolish
or utilize any electrical system, or cause same to be done, in conflict
with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
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97.2
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Notice of violation.
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The Code Official shall serve a notice
of violation or order to the person responsible for the erection,
installation, alteration, extension, repair, removal or demolition
of electrical work in violation of the provisions of this code, or
in violation of a detail statement or the approved construction documents
thereunder, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under
the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance
of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
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97.3
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Prosecution of violation.
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If the notice of violation is not
complied with promptly, the Code Official shall request the City Attorney
of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law
or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require
the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure
in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction
made pursuant thereto.
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97.4
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Violation penalties.
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Any person who shall violate a provision
of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair electrical work
in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an offense. Each day that
a violation continues after due notice has been served shall constitute
a separate offense.
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97.5
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Stop work orders.
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Upon notice from the Code Official,
work on any electrical system that is being done contrary to the provisions
of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately
cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner
of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the
work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized
to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not
be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any
person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after
having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that
person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition,
shall be guilty of an offense. Each day that a violation continues
after due notice has been served shall constitute a separate offense.
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97.6
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Abatement of violation.
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The imposition of the penalties herein
prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction
from instituting appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction
or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal
occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal
act, conduct, business or utilization of the electric on or about
any premises.
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97.7
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Unsafe electric.
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Any electrical system regulated by
this code that is unsafe or that constitutes a fire or health hazard;
or is otherwise dangerous to human life is hereby declared unsafe.
Any use of electric regulated by this code constituting a hazard to
safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance,
dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment
is hereby declared an unsafe use. Any such unsafe equipment is hereby
declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or removal.
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97.7.1
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Authority to condemn equipment.
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Whenever the Code Official determines
that any electrical system, or portion thereof, regulated by this
code has become hazardous to life, health or property, the Code Official
shall order, in writing, that such electrical system either be removed
or restored to a safe condition. A time limit for compliance with
such order shall be specified in the written notice. No person shall
use or maintain defective electrical after receiving such notice.
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When such electrical system is to
be disconnected, written notice as prescribed in the Municipal Code
of the City of St. Peters shall be given. In cases of immediate danger
to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately
without such notice.
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97.7.2
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Authority to disconnect service
utilities.
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The Code Official shall have the
authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building,
structure or system regulated by the technical codes in case of an
emergency, where necessary, to eliminate an immediate danger to life
or property. Where possible, the owner and occupant of the building,
structure or service system shall be notified of the decision to disconnect
utility service prior to taking such action. If not notified prior
to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure
or service systems shall be notified, in writing, as soon as practical
thereafter.
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97.7.3
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Connection after order to disconnect.
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No person shall make connections
from any energy, power supply or distribution system to any equipment
regulated by this code that has been disconnected or ordered to be
disconnected by the Code Official or the use of which has been ordered
to be discontinued by the Code Official until the Code Official authorizes
the reconnection and use of such equipment.
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When any electrical is maintained
in violation of this code, and in violation of any notice issued pursuant
to the provisions of this Section, the Code Official shall institute
any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the
violation.
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ARTICLE 98 Means of appeal.
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98.1
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Board of Appeals.
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See Chapter 410 of Title IV, Land Use of the Municipal Code of the City of St. Peters.
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ARTICLE 99 Temporary equipment,
systems and uses.
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99.1
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General.
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The Code Official is authorized to
issue a permit for temporary equipment, systems and uses. Such permits
shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted
for more than one hundred eighty (180) days. The Code Official is
authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.
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99.2
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Conformance.
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Temporary equipment, systems and
uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means
of egress, accessibility, light and ventilation requirements of this
code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general
welfare.
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99.3
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Temporary utilities.
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The Code Official is authorized to
give permission to temporarily supply utilities before an installation
has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has
been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply
with the requirements specified for temporary light, heat, or power
in the code.
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99.4
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Termination of approval.
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The Code Official is authorized to
terminate such permit for temporary equipment, systems or uses and
to order the temporary equipment, systems or uses to be discontinued.
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ARTICLE 99-A Electrical provisions.
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99-A.1
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Abatement of electrical hazards.
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All identified electrical hazards
shall be abated. All identified hazardous electrical conditions in
permanent wiring shall be brought to the attention of the Code Official
responsible for enforcement of this code. Electrical wiring, devices,
appliances and other equipment which is modified or damaged and constitutes
an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used. [F]
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99-A.2
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Appliance and fixture listing.
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Electrical appliances and fixtures
shall be tested and listed in accordance with all instructions included
as part of such listing. [F]
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99-A-3
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Non-metallic sheathed cable.
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The use of Type NM, NMC and NMS (non-metallic
sheathed) cable wiring methods shall not be limited based on height,
number of stories or construction type of the building or structure.
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