(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to undertake any electrical
work within the city without having obtained a permit authorizing
the person to undertake said work.
(b)
There shall only be one electrical permit issued or outstanding
at the same time for any electrical work undertaken at any jobsite
within the City of Lubbock, except the building official shall be
authorized to issue two (2) or more permits for a jobsite in cases
where the electrical work to be undertaken at a jobsite is to be done
in separate phases and the licensed electrical contractor applying
for the permit is to be responsible for one or more phases of the
electrical work, but not the total work required for completion of
the job.
(c)
In all cases where a licensed electrical contractor has obtained
a permit to undertake electrical work and the contractor is seeking
to undertake less than the total electrical work at a jobsite, the
following requirements apply:
(1)
The licensed electrical contractor shall, prior to the issuance
of such permit, supply to the building official drawings, diagrams
or plans which show the exact scope of the work to be undertaken.
(2)
The licensed electrical contractor shall be solely responsible
for all electrical work to be undertaken by said contractor at the
jobsite.
(3)
The licensed electrical contractor who has obtained a permit
to do electrical work at a jobsite when such work is a phase or part
of the total work but less than the total work required at the jobsite
shall do only such work at the jobsite authorized by his permit.
(4)
In every case where there is more than one electrical permit
issued for a jobsite within the city, where two (2) or more licensed
electrical contractors are working on different parts or phases of
the electrical work at such site, it shall be the joint responsibility
of all such contractors so permitted to see that the individual work
undertaken is compatible with all other electrical work undertaken
at the job site and in conformity with the approved plans for the
job and this code.
(5)
In every case where two (2) or more licensed electrical contractors
have performed phases of work at a jobsite the building official shall
make one final electrical inspection at the jobsite which shall cover
all electrical work undertaken or done at the jobsite and shall not
pass the work unless all electrical work undertaken at the jobsite
is found to comply with the provisions of this code.
(d)
The building official shall issue only one electrical permit
per jobsite for the same or identical work with the following exceptions:
(1)
Where the licensed electrical contractor has failed to complete
the work and such fact is communicated by the general contractor;
(2)
Where the building official is notified in writing by the licensed
electrical contractor that his contract for the electrical work is
no longer in effect; or
(3)
Where the building official has been notified in writing by
the general contractor permitted at the jobsite that the licensed
electrical contractor originally permitted to do the work at the jobsite
has been replaced with a new contractor.
(e)
In every case where the building official determines that a
new permit will be issued the person requiring such permit shall pay
the full fee therefor and no refund shall ever be made on the original
permit issued.
(f)
The building official is authorized to require any other type
of evidence from the general contractor or the licensed electrical
contractor which he deems necessary prior to the issuance of a new
electrical permit.
(g)
The issuance of a new permit under this section shall release
the first permitted licensed electrical contractor of any responsibility
for compliance with this code for work completed by said contractor
and the new permitted licensed electrical contractor shall assume
and become responsible for compliance with this code for the entire
jobsite.
(h)
The building official shall require the owner, general contractor
or subcontractor or other interested person to execute an indemnity
agreement agreeing to save harmless and defend the city and building
official from any and all liability which may be alleged as a result
of the issuance of a new electrical permit under this section and
to require said agreement to be secured by bonds and insurance deemed
appropriate unless a release is signed by all parties.
(i)
The following types of permits for electrical work may be issued
by the building official:
(1)
General electrical permit.
A general electrical
permit shall only be issued to a licensed electrical contractor and
shall authorize said contractor to perform any type of electrical
work at a specific jobsite for which his license qualifies.
(2)
General electrical sign permit.
A general electrical
sign permit shall only be issued to a licensed electrical contractor
to perform any type of electrical work at a specific jobsite for which
his license qualifies.
(3)
Homeowner's permit.
A homeowner's electrical
permit shall only be issued to a person who owns and resides in a
single-family home and may be used by said homeowner to do electrical
work on the premises used by the homeowner as his homestead residence.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-191; Ordinance 8856, sec. 2, adopted 12/12/1985; Ordinance 10030, sec. 12, adopted 12/11/1997; Ordinance 10228, sec. 14, adopted 9/27/1999; Ordinance 2002-O0114, sec. 8, adopted 11/14/2002; Ordinance 2024-O0028 adopted 3/26/2024)
(a)
No permit shall be required for a licensed electrician or homeowner
to undertake minor electrical work, which, by way of illustration
and not limitation, is as follows:
(b)
No permit or license shall be required to attach or repair electrical
wiring or install service to electrical apparatus or equipment which
is a part of a refrigeration, heating or air-conditioning system or
unit or any motor unit driving other equipment. Nothing in this subsection
shall be construed as allowing any person to install new electrical
wiring to or in a building or premises in order to install any of
the equipment listed herein and this section shall be construed to
allow a person to connect to existing wiring only.
(c)
No permit shall be required, after original installation and
inspection, to change an electrical fixture, repair or replace same
unless the work will require a change in the size of the wiring supplying
current to such fixture.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-198; Ordinance 8856, sec. 2, adopted 12/12/1985; Ordinance 2024-O0028 adopted 3/26/2024)
Application forms for any type of electrical permit authorized by section 28.12.141(i) shall be obtained from the building official and shall be fully completed by the individual seeking the permit and returned to the building official. The building official shall not issue the permit request if he finds any of the following:
(1)
That the proposed electrical work does not comply with the provisions
of this code.
(2)
Plans and specifications for the work to be done under the requested
permit are insufficient to allow the building official to determine
if the work proposed to be done under the requested permit complies
with this code.
(3)
The individual is seeking a permit to perform electrical work
which he is not qualified to perform under the license issued to such
person.
(4)
In the case of a homeowner's permit, the individual applying
therefor is not the owner and resident of the premises for which the
permit is sought.
(5)
In the case of a homeowner's permit, the individual seeking
the permit has failed to demonstrate a working knowledge of this code.
(6)
The individual seeking the permit has failed to furnish the
certificate of insurance required by section 28.12.077(b) [sic] of
this code, or if such insurance has been cancelled or reduced in coverage.
This defect may be cured by compliance with the terms of section 28.12.077
[sic] of this code.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-192; Ordinance 8856, sec. 2, adopted 12/12/1985; Ordinance 2024-O0028 adopted 3/26/2024)
(a)
Two (2) sets of electrical plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the building official prior to the issuance of a permit
for electrical work in the following cases:
(b)
In addition to the foregoing the building official may require
two (2) sets of electrical plans and specifications in all cases where,
in the opinion of the building official, such plans and specifications
are necessary for the building official to determine if the proposed
electrical work to be undertaken, if a permit is issued, will comply
with the provisions of this code.
(c)
In every case where plans and specifications are required by
this section, they shall contain the following information:
(1983 Code, sec. 6-194; Ordinance 8856, sec. 2, adopted 12/12/1985; Ordinance 9384, sec. 10, adopted 9/27/1990; Ordinance
2024-O0028 adopted 3/26/2024)
Where buildings are constructed in lumberyards or on premises
other than where the building is on a permanent foundation, and where
such building is to be moved into and located within the city limits,
wiring installation shall be made by a licensed electrical contractor,
in conformity with this code, and permits shall be applied for.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-197; Ordinance 8856, sec. 2, adopted 12/12/1985; Ordinance 2024-O0028 adopted 3/26/2024)
(a)
When the permit fee, as hereinafter established in this code,
is paid and all other applicable provisions of this code are complied
with, the building official shall issue the permit requested.
(b)
The permit shall specify the following:
(1)
The type of permit issued;
(2)
The proposed work to be done;
(3)
The location of the jobsite;
(4)
The name and address of the licensed electrical contractor receiving
the permit or, in the case of a homeowner, his name and address;
(5)
The name and address of any company, firm, business, partnership
or corporation with whom the licensed electrical contractor is an
officer, employee or partner;
(6)
The date of issuance and the signature of the building official;
(7)
The signature of the licensed electrical contractor or homeowner
receiving the permit and responsible for code compliance.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-193; Ordinance 8856, sec. 2, adopted 12/12/1985; Ordinance 2024-O0028 adopted 3/26/2024)
In case of an emergency necessitating immediate new wiring or
repairs to electrical wiring, at a time when the office of the building
inspection department is closed, the work may be carried out without
first obtaining a permit. Thereafter, a written application shall
be submitted to the building inspection department for a permit during
the next day that such office is open. Before the permit shall be
issued, all requirements for its issuance must be complied with.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-200; Ordinance 8856, sec. 2, adopted 12/12/1985; Ordinance 2024-O0028 adopted 3/26/2024)
