[Code 1962 §9-5; CC 1979 §9-31; Ord. No. 03-2013 §1, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 22-2019, 4-2-2019]
A.
No alterations or addition shall be made in the existing wiring of
any building, nor shall any building be wired for the placing of any
electric lights, motors, heating devices or any apparatus requiring
the use of electrical current, nor shall any alterations be made in
the wiring in any building after inspection, without first notifying
the Electrical Inspector and securing a permit therefor; provided,
that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to minor repair
work, such as repairing flush and snap switches, replacing breakers,
changing lamp fixtures and/or receptacles, taping bare joints and
repairing drop cords.
B.
Applications for permits pursuant to this Section describing the
proposed work shall be made by the person installing the same and
such permit, when issued, will be issued to such applicant.
C.
This Section shall not apply to maintenance and repair on the premises
of a person regularly employing journeymen electricians for that purpose.
[Code 1962 §9-6; CC 1979 §9-32; Ord. No. 03-2013 §1, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 22-2019, 4-2-2019]
A.
Upon the completion of any installation of wiring or electrical equipment for which a permit pursuant to this Chapter is required, it shall be the duty of the person installing the same to notify the Electrical Inspector who shall inspect the installation if it is found to be fully in compliance with this Chapter and does not constitute a hazard to life and property, and upon the payment of the proper fees as designated by Section 505.110, he/she shall issue to such person for delivery to the owner a certificate of inspection and approval authorizing connection to the electrical service and turning on the current.
B.
All wires which are to be hidden from view shall be inspected before
concealment and any person installing such wires will notify the Electrical
Inspector, giving him/her adequate time in which to make the required
inspection before such wires are concealed.
[Code 1962 §9-7; CC 1979 §9-33; Ord. No. 03-2013 §1, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 22-2019, 4-2-2019]
No certificate of inspection or approval shall be issued pursuant to Section 505.090 unless electric light, power and heating installations are in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter, and unless they are in conformity with the most approved methods of construction for safety to life and property, and upon the payment of the proper fees as designated by Section 505.110. The regulations as laid down in the National Electrical Code adopted by Section 505.010 of this Chapter shall be prima facie evidence of the most approved methods.
[Ord. No. 22-2019, 4-2-2019]
Electric service installations will be enforced using the specification
book dated 10/01/09 for "Residential and Commercial Electric Service"
provided by The Empire District Electric Company. Copies of which
can be found at the office of the Building Inspector and at the local
Empire District Office.
[Code 1962 §9-8; CC 1979 §9-34; Ord. No. 93-26 §1, 8-10-1993; Ord. No. 260-2006 §1, 9-5-2006; Ord. No. 03-2013 §1, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 22-2019, 4-2-2019]
There shall be paid to the Building Inspector, in advance, by
the person requesting any electrical inspection, the sum of thirty-five
dollars ($35.00) for inspection of temporary meter loop, the sum of
thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the inspection of the permanent meter
loop and the sum of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for the breaker
box or general electric work.
[Code 1962 §9-9; CC 1979 §9-35; Ord. No. 03-2013 §1, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 22-2019, 4-2-2019]
When the installation of any electrical wiring, devices or materials
is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, the person using
or operating the same shall be notified and shall make the necessary
repairs or changes required to place such wiring, devices or materials
found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition in a safe condition
and shall have such work completed within fifteen (15) days, or within
any longer period specified by the Electrical Inspector in such notice.
[Code 1962 §9-11; CC 1979 §9-36; Ord. No. 03-2013 §1, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 22-2019, 4-2-2019]
When the Electrical Inspector condemns all or part of any electrical
installation, the owner thereof may, within five (5) days after receiving
written notice from the Electrical Inspector, file a petition, in
writing, for a review of such action of the Electrical Inspector with
the City Manager, upon receipt of which the City Manager shall at
once proceed to determine whether such electrical installation complies
with this Chapter, and within three (3) days, make a decision in accordance
with his/her findings.
