There is hereby adopted by the city council the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, being NFPA No. 70, and such code is hereby adopted as the minimum standard for the installation of all electrical wiring, devices and equipment in the city, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, and the same is hereby made a part of this division as fully and to the same extent as if copied herein in full. A copy of such code is on file in the office of the city secretary.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-33; 1991 Code, sec. 9-126; Ordinance 10-687 adopted 9/9/10; Ordinance 14-733, sec. 2, adopted 4/24/14; Ordinance 19-836, sec. 2, adopted 2/14/19; 2007 Code, sec. 12-77)
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the code adopted by this division and applicable provisions of this code, state law or city ordinances, rules or regulations, the provisions of this code, state law or city ordinances, rules or regulations shall prevail and be controlling.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-34; 1991 Code, sec. 9-128; 2007 Code, sec. 12-78)
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Corporate counsel or city attorney,
when used in the code adopted by this division, means the city attorney of this city.
Municipality or city,
when used in the code adopted by this division, means the City of Humble, Texas.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-35; 1991 Code, sec. 9-129; 2007 Code, sec. 12-79)
The use of aluminum wire is hereby prohibited for electrical wiring purposes inside of any building or structure within the city.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-37.1; 1991 Code, sec. 9-132; 2007 Code, sec. 12-80)
All electrical construction and all materials and appliances used in connection with the installation, maintenance and operation of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for the utilization of electrical energy for light, heat or power, inside the limits of the city, shall conform to such special rules and regulations as may be embodied in this division and to the published rules and regulations of the National Electrical Code as currently adopted by the city, and the electric utility company’s meter loop specifications. Evidence that electric equipment is suitably safe to persons and property is solely based upon Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., approval. When changes or additions are being made to existing electrical installations they shall conform to the provisions of this division.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-38; 1991 Code, sec. 9-133; Ordinance 91-446 adopted 1/10/91; Ordinance 93-464 adopted 1/27/93; Ordinance 96-492, sec. VI, adopted 1/11/96; 2007 Code, sec. 12-81)
Before proceeding with the installation or alteration of or the addition to any electrical wiring or equipment within or on any building, structure or premises, publicly or privately owned, in the city, the master electrician in charge of such proposed work shall first file with the city electrical inspector an application requesting the inspection and secure a permit therefor.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-12; 1991 Code, sec. 9-101; 2007 Code, sec. 12-82)
No permit shall be required by this division to replace any electrical fixtures or appliances which require no change in the electric wiring for such fixture or appliance.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-13; 1991 Code, sec. 9-102; 2007 Code, sec. 12-83)
Application for a permit required by this division, describing the work to be done, shall:
(1) 
Be made in writing to the city electrical inspector by the master electrician installing the work;
(2) 
Give the exact street number of the premises on which work is to be done;
(3) 
Provide the date inspection is desired;
(4) 
Name the owner or occupant; and
(5) 
Name the electrician doing the work and the class of wiring.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-14; 1991 Code, sec. 9-103; Ordinance 96-492, sec. I, adopted 1/11/96; 2007 Code, sec. 12-84)
Two inspections shall be required of work coming under the provisions of this division as follows:
(1) 
Rough-in inspection, or before any work, wire or device has been concealed;
(2) 
Final inspection after all work has been completed.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-17; 1991 Code, sec. 9-106; Ordinance 96-492, sec. III, adopted 1/11/96; 2007 Code, sec. 12-85)
After inspecting the electrical wiring covered by any application for a permit and inspection under this division, the city electrical inspector shall leave a tag which shall state that the work has been inspected and approved or that it is not approved and must be held open for correction or the master electrician notified, and if the wiring is to be held open for inspection no person shall lath, coil or in any other manner conceal any wiring until he is informed that such wiring has been approved by the city electrical inspector.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-18; 1991 Code, sec. 9-107; 2007 Code, sec. 12-86)
The master electrician shall have all electrical work installed by him inspected before such work is covered or concealed. All cabinet and panelboard covers or trims shall be left off for final inspection and any fitting or cover that conceals any wiring which may hinder the proper inspection of electrical work shall be removed by the master electrician at the request of the city electrical inspector.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-19; 1991 Code, sec. 9-108; 2007 Code, sec. 12-87)
(a) 
Upon completion and receipt of final inspection papers covering electrical work, the electrical inspector shall make a final inspection. If such work is found to comply with this division, a certificate of inspection shall be issued stating that the work has been done according to the provisions of this division and the rules governing the respective class to which it belongs.
(b) 
This certificate shall not relieve the master electrician of his responsibility for any defective work that may have been concealed or escaped the notice of the electrical inspector.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-20; 1991 Code, sec. 9-109; 2007 Code, sec. 12-88)
It shall be unlawful for any public service company operating in the city to furnish electrical current to any new building, tent, structure or outdoor wiring of any kind, nature or description, without first obtaining clearance from the electrical inspector stating that such wiring is approved and a permit has been issued for the use of current.
(1973 Code, sec. 10-21; 1991 Code, sec. 9-110; Ordinance 96-492, sec. IV, adopted 1/11/96; 2007 Code, sec. 12-89)