[Ord. No. 8748, 11-22-2021]
The National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, one (1) copy of 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 Florissant, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 500.110 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 8748, 11-22-2021]
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The following numbered Sections and Subsections of the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, are hereby amended by additions, insertions, deletions and amendments so that such Sections and Subsections shall read as follows:
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Section 89.1 Title (Added). This code shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City of Florissant, Missouri, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code."
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Section 89.2 Permits Required (Added). Electrical permits must be obtained from the City of Florissant Public Works Department prior to any construction, alteration, addition, or modification to any system supplying or transferring electrical power, alarms, data transmission, or low voltage electricity. The permit fees for electrical permits shall be in accordance with the permit fee schedule as established by the City of Florissant, Missouri. No permit issued under these provisions of the Code shall be assignable or transferable or be used to aid or abet any unlicensed or unauthorized person, firm or corporation in the performance of electrical work. A true copy of the electrical permit shall be kept on the construction site, open to public inspection during the entire time of prosecution of the work and until the completion of the same.
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Section 89.2.1 Suspension of Permit (Added). Any permit issued shall become invalid if the authorized work is not commenced within six (6) months after issuance of the permit or if the authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period of six (6) months after the time of commencing the work.
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Section 89.2.2 Extension of Permits (Added). Electrical permits may be extended at any time up to thirty (30) days prior to the date of abandonment or expiration date of the specific permit.
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Section 89.2.3 Revocation of Permit (Added). The Code Official shall revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this code in case of any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application or on the construction documents upon which the permit or approval was based.
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Section 89.2.4 Separate Permits (Added). Permit applicants may submit separate applications for building, mechanical, electrical or plumbing permits. As a condition of approval, the owner or owner's agent shall agree to assume full responsibility for the coordination of all applicable code requirements relating to these permits.
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Section 89.2.5 Integrated permits (Added). The Code Official shall be permitted to issue integrated building, plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical permits on a single permit application.
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Section 89.2.6 Applicant Responsibility (Added). The integrated permit applicant shall be responsible for the return to the Department of Public Works copies of the plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical permit form with the name, signature and license number of the appropriate subcontractor. Any change in the identity of the named subcontractor after issuance of the permit shall result in the assessment of a transfer fee in the amount specified in this code.
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Section 89.2.7 Plans And Specifications (Added). The application for a building permit shall describe in detail the nature of such work, shall give the location by street and number thereof, shall be accompanied by at least two (2) sets of plans and specifications bearing the seal of an engineer authorized to perform engineering work in the State of Missouri and shall contain an accurate description and account of electrical fixtures to be installed. The Building Official may waive the need for such plans when the work involved is of a minor nature or can be described adequately by other means. If in the course of the work it is found necessary to make any change from the approved plans and specifications on which a permit has been issued, amended plans and specifications shall be submitted and, if approved, a supplementary permit shall be issued to cover the change after the same conditions required to secure the original permit have been satisfied. If the change is minor in nature and does not require further plan review, the Building Official may waive the need for a supplemental permit and may amend the original permit subject to fees as set forth in the Florissant City Code of Ordinances.
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Section 89.3 Violation penalties (Added). Any person, firm, corporation, limited liability company or other business entity who shall violate any provision of this code shall be subject to the penalties of Section 100.080 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Florissant. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
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Section 89.4 Stop work orders (Added). Any person found to be in violation of the Electrical Code of the City of Florissant shall be subject to the penalties of Section 100.080 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Florissant and shall be subject to approved fees.
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Section 89.5 Licenses required (Added). No person who is not licensed by the St. Louis County Department of Public Works as a Master Electrician or a Licensed Journeyman Electrician or a Registered Electrician or a Registered Electrician Apprentice working under the direction of a licensed Electrical Contractor shall engage in or perform the work of installing, altering or repairing electrical facilities in a building for the supply and distribution of electrical power, or alarm or data systems. No person who is not licensed by the St. Louis County Department of Public Works as a Licensed Electrician, Licensed Low Voltage Contractor or Journeyman Low Voltage Electrician shall engage in or perform the work of installing or modifying low voltage, data transmission, or alarm systems.
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Section 89.5.1 Doing Electrical Business Without a License (Added). It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of electrical or communication work within the City without having been duly licensed as required by the provisions of this Section.
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Section 89.5.2 Use Of Licensee's Name By Another — Office of Building Official to be Notified of Business Name and Address (Added). No person having obtained a license under the provisions of this Section shall allow his/her name to be used by another person, either for the purpose of obtaining permits or for doing business or work under the license. Every person licensed shall notify the office of the Building Official of the address of his/her place of business and the name under which such business is carried on and shall give immediate notice to the office of the Building Official of any change in either.
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Section 89.5.3 Homeowner Electrical Permit (Added). A homeowner permit may be issued for an addition to or repair, modification or reconstruction of an existing electrical system on the premises of a detached single-family dwelling including accessory structures to the owner or to a member of his/her or her immediate family residing with him/her. A homeowner permit issued pursuant to this Section may be revoked by the Building Official if he/she determines that the work under the permit is not properly performed or that the application did not comply or no longer complies with this Section. Upon revocation, the property owner may be required by the Building Official to proceed immediately to procure a licensed professional to correct or complete the work. A Homeowner Electrical Permit is subject to the following conditions:
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The dwelling shall be designed and used solely for living purposes.
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The dwelling shall be occupied by or vacant and intended for immediate occupancy by the owner and his/her family and no other person.
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The permittee shall personally perform all required work.
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The homeowner permit shall not apply to the main service(s), service entrance conductors, meter box or main electrical panel.
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Prior to issuance of a permit under this Section, the Building Official may require an affidavit or other reasonable proof, such as a test to assure competency in electrical work, that the request for a permit complies with the foregoing provisions and that the applicant has the necessary knowledge and ability to perform the proposed work.
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This Section does not authorize a waiver or modification of any provision of the Electrical Code relating to the material, design, installation or practice of electrical work or to the preparation and approval of plans or to required fees for permits or inspections.
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If the test is failed, the homeowner must wait a minimum of thirty (30) days to retake the test.
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A fee for testing will be according to fee schedule established by the City of Florissant, Missouri.
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Section 89.6 Electrical Code Appeals Board (Added). In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, the Board of Appeals shall be the Planning and Zoning Commission as established by the Code of Ordinances of the City of Florissant in Section 11.1.
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Section 89.7 Electrical Inspection Generally (Added). Upon completion of any electrical installation for which a permit has been issued, the permittee shall notify the office of the Building Official and a final inspection shall be made. The Building Official shall cause to be made as many interim inspections as he/she deems necessary. No installation shall be covered or concealed until inspected.
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Section 89.7.1 Third Party Inspections (Added). The Building Official may accept reports of inspection by authoritative and recognized services or individuals. Such services or individuals must be proven experience in the electrical field as it relates to the work being inspected. All reports of such inspection shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such authoritative service or by the responsible individual.
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Section 89.7.2 Additional Inspections (Added). The Building Official may engage such services or individuals as may be deemed necessary to report on unusual technical issues that may arise and such services shall be at the expense of the permit holder.
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Section 89.8 Emergency Repairs (Added). In the case of a catastrophic event (i.e., earthquake, tornado, etc.) work may proceed to eliminate hazards and restore the electrical system to a safe and functional condition prior to obtaining a permit, however, a permit shall be applied for as soon as circumstances reasonably allow.
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Section 89.9 Notice of Violations (Added). The Building Official or designated representatives shall serve a notice of violation for the installation, extension, alteration, repair or maintenance of electrical systems which are in violation of the provisions of this code or in violation of a detailed statement or a plan approved thereunder or in violation of a permit issued under the provisions of this code to the permittee or the owner of the building, structure or premises. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof is:
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Delivered to the owner, individual performing the work, contractor or permit holder personally by leaving the notice with a responsible party of suitable age and discretion.
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Delivered by regular mail, certified mail, first class mail, registered mail, courier service, UPS, FedEx, Amazon, or any similar service with delivery confirmation, to the most recent known address or the mailing address according to the real estate property records of St. Louis County Missouri.
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A copy thereof may be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice.
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Section 89.10 Stop Work Order (Added). Upon notice from the Building Official that work on any building, structure or premises is proceeding contrary to the provisions of this code in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall immediately be stopped. The Building Official shall issue a stop work order, in writing, to the owner of the property involved or to the person doing the work. The stop work order shall state the conditions under which the work may resume. The building or premises on which a stop work is placed shall be posted as such.
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Section 89.11 Unlawful Continuance of Work (Added). Any person who shall continue any work in or about the building, structure or premise after the issuance of a stop work order that is directed to be performed to remove a violation or unsafe condition shall be guilty of a violation of this code and subject to the penalties set out in Section 100.080 of the Code of the City of Florissant, Missouri and shall be subject to the fees listed in Chapter 505.
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Section 89.12 Unsafe Condition (Added). All electrical systems regardless of type which constitute a hazard to human life, health or welfare are hereby declared illegal and shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or removal.
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Section 89.13 Emergency Measures (Added). When in the opinion of the Building Official there is a real and present danger or hazard which would endanger human life, the Building Official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate a structure forthwith. The Building Official shall post each entrance to such structure as unsafe and unoccupiable.
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Section 89.14 Existing Electrical Systems (Added). The legal use and occupancy of any structure existing on the date of the adoption of this code or for which it had been heretofore approved may be continued without change except as may be specifically covered in this code or deemed necessary by the Building Official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
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Section 89.15 Alteration or Repair of Existing Electrical Systems (Added). Incidental repairs, replacements or alterations to an existing system generally recognized as being part of normal household or normal maintenance activities with regard to such systems shall not require a permit and may be made in the same manner and arrangement as in the existing system provided such repairs, replacements or alterations are made in a safe manner. Minor repairs, replacements or alterations to an existing system may be made in the same manner and arrangement as in the existing system provided such repairs or replacements are made in a safe manner and are approved by the electrical official.
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Section 89.16 Alteration or Substantial Repairs (Added). Alteration or substantial repairs may be made to any existing electrical system without requiring the system to comply with all the requirements of this code provided such work conforms to that required for a new electrical system. Alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing electrical system to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the system.
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Section 89.17 Additional Loads On Existing Electrical System (Added). Where additions or alterations subject parts of existing systems to loads exceeding those permitted herein, such parts shall be made to comply with this code. The licensed and permitted electrician shall provide a complete load calculation to the Electrical Inspection Official.
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Section 89.18 Maintenance of Electrical Systems (Added). All electrical systems, both existing and new, shall be maintained in a safe condition. All service equipment, devices and safeguards which are required by this code or which were required in the building or structure by previous Statute or ordinance shall be maintained in good working order when installed, altered or repaired.
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Section 89.19 Owner Responsibility (Added). The owner or a designated agent shall be responsible for the safe maintenance of the electrical systems in any building, structure or premises at all times.
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Section 89.20 Moved Structures (Added). Buildings and structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new buildings or structures.
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Section 89.21 Modifications (Added). Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the Code Official shall have the right to vary or modify such provisions upon application of the owner or the owner's representative, provided that the spirit and intent of the law is observed and that the public health, safety and welfare is assured.
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Section 89.21.1 Records (Added). The application for modification and the final decision of the Code Official shall be in writing and shall be officially recorded with the application for the permit in the permanent records of the office of electrical inspection.
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Section 89.22 Material and Equipment Reuse (Added). Materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless such elements have been reconditioned, tested and placed in good and proper working condition and approved by the Building Official.
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Section 89.23 Alternative Materials and Equipment (Added). 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 design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire-resistance, durability and safety. Research and investigation-sufficient technical data shall be submitted to substantiate the proposed installation of any material or assembly. If it is determined that the evidence submitted is satisfactory proof of performance for the proposed installation, the Code Official shall approve such alternative subject to the requirements of this code. The costs of all tests, reports and investigations required under these provisions shall be paid for by the applicant.