All electrical contractors who perform electrical work within the city limits shall be registered with the city. Any electrical contractor possessing a current city master electrician license at the time of adoption of this division shall automatically be registered with the city according to the provisions of this division.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.312; Ordinance adopting Code)
A person shall not represent themselves as a licensed electrician in the city or use words of similar meaning or on signs, cards, stationary or by any other manner, unless the person is the holder of the appropriate valid license and valid registration with the city. It is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of electrical contracting without being registered in the manner required by this division.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.314)
All electrical contractor business vehicles shall be identified by letter and numbers prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle. The company name, phone number, and license number shall be displayed.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.315)
(a) 
An initial registration fee and a yearly renewal fee as provided for in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code are established. Renewals will be due by January 31.
(b) 
After thirty days of failure to renew registration, this will cause the renewal fee to be the same as a new registration. No registration fee paid hereunder shall be refundable or subject to proration.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.316)
No registration issued or renewed under the terms of this division shall ever be transferred to or used by any person other than the one to whom it has been issued.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.317)
The building codes board of adjustment and appeals of the city shall have the authority to suspend or revoke any electrical license registration for violations of the electrical code or license registration violations. The board shall hear appeals regarding any order or interpretation of the electrical code by the building official.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.318)
The following classes of work may be carried out by persons who are not licensed electricians:
(1) 
A homeowner may personally install or repair electrical conductors or equipment within his own home if the owner files with the building official plans and specifications and satisfies the building official as to his or her ability to install electrical wiring, applies for and secures a permit, pays required fees, performs work in accordance with the National Electrical Code, and requests inspections as required in the code. Work performed by the homeowner under this provision must be done by himself on homestead premises owned and occupied by him and without compensation.
(2) 
The replacement by trained maintenance workers of lamps, fuses, circuit breakers, conductors and electrical equipment and the connection of portable devices to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed. This work shall be on buildings or premises for one employer when employed full-time; provided that no alteration, modification or extension is made to the electrical system.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.319)