[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
The term "electrical equipment" used in this chapter refers
to electrical conductors, metallic raceways, fittings, devices, fixtures,
appliances, apparatus, and any electrical material of any nature,
kind, or description, to be installed within or on any building or
structure.
[Ord. 1282-2019, 4-15-2019]
A.
All installations of electrical equipment shall be in conformity
with the provisions of this chapter, with the Statutes of the State
and any orders, rules, and regulations issued by authority thereof
and with approved electrical standards for safety to persons and property.
Where no specific standards are prescribed by this chapter or by the
Statutes of the State or by any orders, rules, or regulations issued
by authority thereof, a certain document, a copy of which is filed
in the office of the City building inspector, being marked and designated
as the 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), is hereby adopted
as the Electrical Code of the City and shall be prima facie evidence
of conformity with approved standards for safety to persons or to
property; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms of said 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70),
are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully
set out in this section.
B.
The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) shall be enforced by the building
inspector of the City of Tahlequah. The term "authority having jurisdiction,"
wherever found in the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), shall mean
the building inspector of the City of Tahlequah.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
All electrical equipment installed or used shall be in conformity
with the provisions of this chapter, the Statutes of the State and
any orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof, and
with approved electrical standards for safety to persons or to property.
Unless by this chapter, by a Statute of the State, or any orders,
rules or regulations issued by authority thereof, a specific type
or class of electrical equipment is disapproved for installation and
use, conformity with the standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with approved standards
for safety to persons or to property.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
There shall be an electrical inspector, who shall be appointed
by the City Council.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
The electrical inspector shall have the authority to make special
rulings, when circumstances warrant, for the safeguarding of life
and property and the improvement of electrical installations, but
in all cases persons engaged in the installing of electrical equipment
and holding an electrical license must be notified by letter of these
decisions.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
Type NM, type NMC, and type NMS cables shall be permitted only
in one- and two-family dwellings and multi-family dwellings not exceeding
three stories in height.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
Branch circuits shall be confined to not more than eight outlets
per circuit. Branch circuit conductors shall not be smaller than no.
12 gage wire.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
Finished basements shall comply with the national electrical
code. Unfinished basements shall be equipped with at least one lighting
outlet and one GFCI receptacle.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
A.
No electrical contractor shall perform electrical work within the
City limits until such contractor shall have secured a license as
herein provided, and shall have provided proof of the issuance of
the state of Oklahoma license to such contractor.
B.
Upon proof of the issuance of the state of Oklahoma license, an electrical
contractor desiring to do such work shall secure from the City Clerk
a nontransferable license which shall run until March 31 next succeeding
its issuance, unless sooner revoked. Such contractor obtaining a license
shall pay an initial license fee of $300 and an annual license fee
of $50 to the City Clerk.
C.
No electrical journeyman shall perform electrical work within the
City limits until such journeyman shall have secured a license as
herein provided, and shall have provided proof of the issuance of
a state of Oklahoma license to such journeyman.
D.
Upon proof of the issuance of the state of Oklahoma license, an electrical
journeyman desiring to do such work shall secure from the City Clerk
a nontransferable license which shall run until March 31 next succeeding
its issuance, unless sooner revoked. Such journeyman obtaining a license
shall pay an initial license fee of $50 and an annual license fee
of $25 to the City Clerk.
E.
The annual license issued pursuant to this section shall be for the
period April 1 to March 31 of the succeeding year.
F.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as prohibiting an individual
from doing electrical work on his or her own residence or as requiring
an individual to have a license to do electrical work on his or her
own residence. However, all such work must be done in conformity with
all other provisions of this chapter, including those relating to
permits, inspections, and fees.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
A.
The electrical inspector shall collect for the cost of electrical
inspections the following fees: $20 per inspection within the corporate
City limits and $25 per inspection outside of the corporate City limits.
The applications shall be on the forms provided and approved by the
electrical inspector. Upon payment of the above fees and the approval
of the electrical inspector, the permit will be issued.
B.
Work performed for which a permit has been issued that does not meet
the approval of the electrical inspector is subject to a reinspection
fee of $30.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
For the installation of bell, telephone, or signal systems not
using over 12 volts, no license will be required; but the installation
of same must comply with all other requirements of the ordinances
of the City.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
A.
After adequate opportunity for a hearing, the City council may revoke
the license of an electrical contractor or of a journeyman electrician
for any of the following causes:
1.
Serious or repeated violations of the laws, ordinances, or other
regulations relating to electrical installations;
2.
Grossly unethical conduct in connection with the electrical trade
or business;
3.
Poor workmanship or service; or
4.
Installing inferior or substandard materials, fixtures, or equipment.
B.
A request that the license be revoked may be presented to the council
by the electrical inspector or by any aggrieved person.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to conceal,
or cause to be concealed, any electrical equipment used for electrical
light, heat, or power, until he or it knows that the installation
has been approved by the electrical inspector. A tag in the switch
cabinet or attached to the service equipment properly signed and dated,
so stating, will be sufficient notice.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
New or old work "roughed in" shall include all electrical equipment
to make the installation complete, be free from unintentional grounds,
with joints properly made up, ready for attachment of fixtures, droplights,
and appliances.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
After making inspection of new work "roughed in," the electrical
inspector shall leave a tag or notice in the switch cabinet or attached
to the service equipment, plainly indicating whether the work has
been approved and is ready to conceal, or that the installation is
not standard and must not be covered until approved by the electrical
inspector.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to connect,
or cause to be connected, any service or building, for the supply
of electrical current for light, heat, or power, until he or it has
been notified by the electrical inspector that electric work has been
inspected and approved and is ready for electric service.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
Structures supplied with electrical service using current transformer
(CT) meters shall provide an external means of disconnect. Existing
services may remain unchanged until such time the electrical service
is altered, repaired, or replaced.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
The electrical inspector, while in the discharge of his official
duty, shall have authority to enter any building or premises at any
reasonable hour, for the purpose of making any electrical inspection,
reinspection, or test of the electrical equipment contained therein
or its installation; and any person interfering with the electrical
inspector shall be fined as provided for in this chapter.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
This chapter shall not be construed to affect the responsibility
or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling, or installing
any electrical equipment for damages to persons or to property caused
by any defect therein, nor shall the City or any officer or employee
of such City, be held as assuming such liability by reason of the
inspection or reinspection as herein provided or by reason of the
approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein.
[Ord. 1001-2003, 3-26-2003]
All inspections contemplated under this chapter shall apply
to the premises of the owner of those premises and shall not apply
to those installations made by a department or agency of the City.
