Appendix K, Administration Provisions, of the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., one (1) copy which was on file in the office of the City Clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this Chapter and available for public use, inspection and examination, and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of University City, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 500.100 of this Chapter.
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Editor's Note: Section 1 of this ordinance repealed former Art. V, Electrical Code, which consisted of Div. 1, International Code Council Electrical Code (Administrative Provisions), as adopted and amended by R.O. 2011 §§15.06.010—15.06.020; Ord. No. 6777 §1, 4-6-2009; and Div. 2, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by R.O. 2011 §§15.06.030—15.06.040; Ord. No. 6777 §1, 4-6-2009.
[Ord. No. 6938 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 7139, 1-25-2021]
A.
The following numbered Sections and Subsections of
Appendix K of the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, as published
by the International Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended by additions,
insertions, deletions and changes so that such Sections and Subsections
shall read as follows:
1.
(APPENDIX K ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS) —
(SECTION K101 GENERAL).
K101.1 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to
establish minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety
and general welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance
or use of electrical systems and equipment. These regulations shall
be known as the Electrical Code of the City of University City, Missouri,
referred to hereinafter as "this code."
K101.3 Scope. This code shall regulate the design,
construction, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement,
addition to, use or maintenance of electrical systems and equipment
in all occupancies not regulated by the Residential Code of University
City.
2.
(SECTION K102 APPLICABILITY).
K102.90 Administration. Administration of this code shall be in accordance with this code and with Sections 101 through 190 of the Building Code.
3.
(SECTION K106 REQUIRED INSPECTIONS).
K106.5 Final inspection. The final inspection shall
be made after all work required by the permit is completed.
4.
(SECTION K111 ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS).
K111.1 Adoption. Electrical systems and equipment
shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with 2017
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: National Electrical
Code as applicable, except as otherwise provided in this code.
K111.8 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment
Outlet. A 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20- ampere-rated receptacle
outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing
of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle
shall be located on the same level and within seven and one-half (7.5)
meters (25 ft) of the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration
equipment. The receptacle outlet shall not be connected to the load
side of the equipment disconnecting means.
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Exceptions:
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A receptacle outlet shall not be required at one- and two-family
dwellings for the service of evaporative coolers.
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Replacement of existing mechanical equipment with like equipment
not requiring rewiring that is either in the basement or at grade
on the exterior shall not require the installation of the HVAC outlet.
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5.
(SECTION K190 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS).
K190.1 Contractor registration. Anyone performing
under the scope of this code is required to be registered as a contractor
with the City of University City. Registrations are for a term of
one (1) year and may be renewed per year thereafter.
K190.2 Contractor registration fee. Registration fees shall be charged as provided by Section 109 of the Building Code of University City.
K190.3 Suspension and revocations of registration. The Building Commissioner shall have the power to revoke or suspend
any registration upon satisfactory proof that the holder of such registration
shall have obtained the same by fraud or misrepresentation, or failed
or refused to comply with the provisions this code after written notice
given by the Building Commissioner, or has been convicted of any violation
of this code, including but not limited to, applying for permits and
not doing the work, regularly performing work contrary to code, performing
work without first obtaining the required permit, failing to regularly
obtain the required final inspection, or allowing unsafe conditions
to exist on a jobsite.
K190.3.1 Warning of suspension and revocation. Contractors
that perform work that warrants suspension and revocation shall first
receive a warning letter notifying the contractor of their suspended
status and providing thirty (30) days to correct the situation leading
to suspension. Letters placed in the mail shall be considered as sent
and received.
K190.3.2 Period of revocation. Contractors that
fail to make improvement during suspension shall be revoked indefinitely
unless reinstated by the Building Commissioner.
K190.3.3 Reinstatement. The Building Commissioner
shall have the ability to reinstate a contractor if the contractor
can provide sufficient evidence to the Building Commissioner that
the reason for suspension or revocation is no longer present.
K190.3.4 Appeal of a suspension or revocation. Suspended
or revoked contractors shall have the right to appeal the finding
of the Building Commissioner to the Board of Appeals. The Board of
Appeals shall have the right to affirm the decision of the Building
Commissioner or reinstate the contractor.
K190.4 Use of registrant's name by another. No person registered with the City as a contractor shall allow his
or her name to be used by another person either for the purpose of
obtaining permits, or for doing business, or other work under the
registration. Every person registered shall provide the Building Commissioner
their St. Louis County license number, expiration date, the business
and mailing address, the name under which such business is conducted,
and shall give immediate notice to the Building Commissioner of any
change.
K190.5 Qualifications of contractors and workers. The Building Commissioner shall not be required to issue a permit
unless the contractor and workers are qualified to carry out the proposed
work in accordance with the requirements of this code. Refusal or
inability to comply with code requirements on other work shall be
considered as evidence of lack of such qualifications.
6.
(SECTION K191 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
LICENSE).
K191.1 Application for electrical permit. All contractors
applying for permits to perform electrical work governed by the scope
of this code shall be licensed and bonded by St. Louis County as a
master electrician, and the contractor shall be registered by the
City of University City.
K191.2 Licensed contractors required to perform electrical
installations. No person who is not a licensed master electrician,
a licensed journeyman, or a registered electrician apprentice working
under the direction of a licensed master electrician shall engage
in or perform any electrical work with the exception of work that
does not require a permit and low voltage installations in existing
buildings.
K190.3 Work by firms or corporations. Any firm
or corporation engaged in the business of electrical contracting shall
employ a master electrician, registered as herein provided, as a responsible
official and permit applicant.
7.
(SECTION K192 ELECTRICAL FEES).
K192.1 Fee schedule. The fee charged for each electrical
permit shall be as scheduled below. Permit fees are intended to cover
the cost of application processing, plan examination, permit issuance,
routine inspections, final inspection approval, record keeping, and
a pro rata share of overhead costs. The non-refundable application
fee charged for each permit shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00)
per unit.
All permit applications shall be accompanied by complete payment.
Processing amendments to permits, including related plan review, shall
be charged at the rate indicated and may include processing costs
of forty dollars ($40.00) per hour or fraction of an hour. This charge
may be waived for minor changes resulting from an inspection defect
notice.
A separate permit is required for each location served by a
separate meter.
Additional inspections, such as re-inspections due to defective
work or for inspections scheduled by the permit holder when work is
not ready for inspection, shall be charged at the rate of thirty-five
dollars ($35.00) per hour or fraction of an hour.
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Electrical for new single or two-family residential construction,
per unit
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$275.00
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Electrical for multi-family residential construction, per unit
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$130.00
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Bathroom group
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$10.00
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Kitchen group
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$25.00
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Building addition
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$50.00
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Basement remodel
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$50.00
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Residential electrical panel
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$25.00
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Commercial electrical panel
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$50.00
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Temporary pole
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$25.00
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Fire alarm
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$120.00
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Generator, each
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$25.00
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